236. The Most Powerful Tool to Fight Negative Thoughts | Natalie of Dwell Differently

05/07/24 • 41 min

With so much noise around us in our digital world, we often find ourselves swimming in seas of negative voices and anxious thoughts. In today’s conversation, Natalie is sharing how she helps women overcome these negative thought patterns by memorizing scripture. Anyone who has committed God’s words to memory knows how impactful those words are in your heart and mind. If you are new to memorizing scripture, our encouragement to you is to give it a shot and see what fruit it produces in your life!

In this episode, we cover:

Ideas for getting started with memorizing scripture
Why memorizing God’s word is so powerful
Do you really need to memorize scripture when you have 24/7 access to the bible?
Prioritizing scripture memorization even in chaotic seasons of life
How to combat negative thinking with the truth of scripture
The power of creating new pathways in your brain
Establishing habits around reading God’s word

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In this episode, we cover:

Ideas for getting started with memorizing scripture
Why memorizing God’s word is so powerful
Do you really need to memorize scripture when you have 24/7 access to the bible?
Prioritizing scripture memorization even in chaotic seasons of life
How to combat negative thinking with the truth of scripture
The power of creating new pathways in your brain
Establishing habits around reading God’s word

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!

Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSE10 at AzureStandard.com

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Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth

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Natalie Abbott of Dwell Differently | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group

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235. My daily work rhythm, sleep training babies, dairy cow update, and more Q&A!

You all submitted more great questions about parenting, work/life balance, our homestead, and more! Join me as I share my perspective on these topics. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode, visit bit.ly/SFLquestions.

In this episode, I discuss:

Thoughts on how to handle babies and toddlers sitting through church
How I currently schedule my day to balance all the family and work responsibilities
My tips for planning out and accomplishing work tasks for the week
Thoughts on adding a new baby to your family in the midst
How we approach baby sleep throughout the baby’s first year
An update on some of our ups and downs with having a dairy cow

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237. All of Life is an Opportunity for Learning: Freedom in Homeschooling | Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse

I am a firm believer that education does not take place exclusively within the walls of a classroom during certain hours of the day. I loved chatting with Lyndsey again on the podcast about the freedom that comes with prioritizing an environment of learning in your home instead of strict parameters around when and how school must happen. Lyndsey shares why year-round schooling gives her family more flexibility and how their daily rhythm fluctuates with the seasons. Whether you are already in the thick of homeschooling or thinking about getting started, let this episode encourage you and take the pressure off!

In this episode, we cover:

How Lyndsey and her husband self-designed and self-built their new home and involved their children in the process
What it looks like to homeschool year-round and why it’s so freeing
How a typical day in the life of a year-round homeschooling family may shift with the seasons
Debunking some common misconceptions about how a homeschool day unfolds
Viewing your family as a community that works together
Making intentional choices to turn everyday tasks into learning opportunities for your children
Considering the opportunity cost of prioritizing a rigid bookwork schedule in your education
Encouragement for the mom who is nervous to start homeschooling
Changing your perspective on what education can look like in chaotic seasons of life
Practical considerations for how to set up your home to support a home-centered life

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ABOUT LYNDSEY

Lyndsey is a homeschool mom of four and the founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse. Before motherhood, Lyndsey had a career in children's ministry and special needs education. Her home education centers around living books and ideas, hands-on learning, nature exploration, and biblical discipleship. She shares experiences and home education inspiration through her Instagram and blog, as well as creates curriculum and resources for families around the world. Her most popular curriculum titles are An Expectant Easter, A Connected Christmas, and Treehouse Nature Study.

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