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Author: James and Shanda

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What started as a Saturday morning coffee date turned into a podcast where we discuss our faith, family, finances and so much more! 

In a world that is encouraging you to “live your truth” and to “follow your heart,” we want to encourage you to live Devoted to THE Truth. The Bible has a lot to say about how to live a victorious Christian life, and we want to share practical insight in how to apply those truths to your life as we endeavor to apply them to our own lives as well.

We are passionate about building and growing the nuclear family, as well as sharing our expertise and experience with finances, homeschooling, and over 70 years of combined biblical knowledge. 

Join us as we live… This Devoted Life! 

James and Shanda

24 Episodes
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Small habits yield big change! As someone who is not a naturally tidy person, I (Shanda) share five small tips I have learned to help keep a tidy home. As a busy mom to 4 kiddos, I know how valuable time is! So I'm sharing the things I do in my own home that help me create a haven for my family. We are not minimalists, nor do we expect our home to be pristine, but these simple habits have helped lay the foundation for a tidy home. Affiliate Links: How to Manage Your Home without ...
We received great feedback from our last episode on family finances! You can find that episode HERE. One of our listeners asked, "Can James share some ways to supplement our family finances apart from our day jobs?" So in this episode we attempt to answer that question with practical examples. James also recently read a book called Die with Zero. This book really challenged him to think and re-evaluate some financial goals. We discuss the book and how it has impacted our lives so far. Quote...
Often finances can be a taboo topic within Christian circles, but the Bible is clear that we are to be wise stewards of everything we have been given. Today, we are discussing the topic of stewardship and sharing practical ways to improve your finances and how to communicate within a marriage about the topic of money. Verses: 1 Timothy 6:10a - "For the love of money is the root of all evil" 1 Timothy 6:6 - "But godliness with contentment is great gain." Mark 10:8 - "and the two shall become ...
Podcasts are a great way to continue learning and growing, so this week we are sharing a few things we have learned from podcasts we have listened to recently. Joe Rogan and Gary Brecka share some information about the MTHFR gene mutation and how folic acid plays a roll.James also shares some biblical insight he gained while listening to a hunting podcast this past week. It's not what you might expect!Verses: Ephesians 4:29 - "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as i...
After a lengthy social media break, WE ARE BACK and with renewed vision and purpose! Shanda took an almost 2 month social media break, so today we are breaking down the lessons she learned while taking a break. By the end of the episode, we hope you are encouraged to take an introspective look at your social media consumption and decide, "Should I take a social media break?" In the last third of this episode, we discuss the book "12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You" and dive briefly into the...
We are continuing our conversation from last week and will be answering more of your questions regarding homeschooling in this episode. Whether you are currently homeschooling and want a peek into how others are homeschooling or you are curious about homeschooling or considering it for your family, this episode is for you! To listen to the first Homeschool Q&A Episode: CLICK HERE Questions we answer in this episode: How to carve out time for household chores while homeschooling? At what...
A few weeks back, we asked YOU what you wanted to know about homeschooling, so today (and next week's episode), we are going to be answering those questions! We chose not to script these episodes because we want our answers to be like we are sitting down and chatting over a cup of coffee. We wanted to give honest feedback about homeschooling and what we truly think about it. Here is what you can expect in this episode: 2:25 - Tips for Homeschooling While Also Caring for a Toddler/Infant? 10...
There are no perfect educational systems, so in this episode we want to be transparent about some of the pros and cons we have experienced within our homeschooling journey. You might be surprised to learn that the cons are not as "negative" as you might imagine. Rather, they are opportunities for growth. As always, we would love to hear from you! Be sure to send us any questions or feedback that you have. Links: Raising Brave Kids - Episode 6 100 Gentle Lessons in Sight and Sound YouTube Ho...
Did we always plan to homeschool? What did James think about homeschooling initially? What are some common myths surrounding homeschooling? How do I talk to my spouse about homeschooling if they are not on board with it yet? These are just a few of the questions we are answering in today's podcast! Stay tuned... we are turning this into a series! Let us know if you have any specific questions regarding homeschooling. We would love to answer them in an upcoming episode! Here is what you can...
The title seems a bit disjointed, but we promise it makes sense and works together! At a glance: - Join us as we discuss hard moments in parenting and how we can keep a positive mindset by asking ourselves good questions. - We also recently met Jocko Willink and discuss his ideas surrounding mental health. -It's hard to believe we are over half-way through the year! So it's time to do a mid-year check-in on goals that we set 6 months ago. Here is what you can expect in this episode: 1:25 -...
If you have been on social media lately, you may have heard of the Joe Rogan Podcast with RFK Jr and their discussion on vaccinations. In this episode, we are having a fireside chat as we share some thoughts on the podcast as well as our personal decisions regarding vaccinations. We have been reading through the life of Solomon the past few weeks, and we share some thoughts on his life and seeking wisdom. We receive so much information in our world, so it is so important to seek wisdom and ...
Finding your identity is a hot topic these days! As we were chatting around the campfire the other night, we began to take an introspective look at where we are finding OUR identity. It is our goal in this episode to peel back the layers on where we are finding our identity and how that affects the way we live as Christians. It is easy to become hyper focused on how OTHERS are identifying, but are we missing a good opportunity to take a close look at ourselves and see ourselves the way God ...
We believe communication in marriage is one of the keys to having a healthy marriage, so in this episode we share five conversations to have with your spouse on a regular basis that will help you stay on the same page, encourage one another and build your spiritual walk with the Lord. Here is what you can expect in this episode: 1:31 – When your spouse is an unbeliever. 3:10 – Spiritual Well-Check 6:56 – Financial 14:40 -Future Goals 20:50 - Any frustrations? 25:45 – Family Check-Up Refere...
When polling This Devoted Life Community about the topic of marriage, one of the biggest questions we received was on the topic of intimacy in marriage... specifically when sex drives differ and the frustrations that can arise from that. Out of respect for our marriage, we do not go into any specific details of our own marriage, but we wanted to discuss this topic because it is important for keeping marriages healthy. Here is what you can expect in this episode: 2:30 – Intro to Topic with Di...
The number one question we received on the topic of marriage was, "How do you keep your marriage a priority?" Using an airplane ride as a metaphor for marriage, we discuss overcoming turbulence and ways we keep our marriage a priority. Every marriage is unique, but we hope that by sharing our experience, we can encourage you to continue to grow in your marriage and walk with the Lord. Here is what you can expect in this episode: 3:00 - Airplanes and Marriage 5:45 - Cruising Altitude 7:10 - ...
Strong male influences within the nuclear family are important, so today we are sharing with you Five Healthy Habits for Christian Men to encourage men as they navigate the sometimes tricky balance of providing for their families financially, emotionally and spiritually. While you may not use all of the ideas in this podcast, we hope there are practical ideas for you to implement in your life to live This Devoted Life! Here is what you can expect in this episode: 1:28 - Disclaimers 4:10 - Ph...
Each year for several years running, James has interviewed the kids and presented a Mother's Day video to Shanda. We thought it would be fun to share these interviews with you! We hope it gives you a fun way to learn more about Shanda and a glimpse into the gift that is motherhood. James surprised Shanda by bringing her in to be interviewed this year! The end gets a little emotional. Happy Mother's Day ***If you would like to skip the kid-interviews, feel free to jump to this timesta...
Moms have a lot on their plate! With so much time and effort spent serving our families and community, we are sharing with you Five Healthy Habits for Stay-at-Home Moms (or any mom!) to help maintain an overall vibrant lifestyle. While you may not use all of the ideas in this podcast, we hope there are practical ideas for you to implement in your life to live This Devoted Life! Here is what you can expect in this episode: 1:45 - Intro to Topic 2:40 - Physical Health 6:25 - Additional Healthy...

06: Raising Brave Kids

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How can we as parents teach our children to be brave and live confidently in Christ? Listen to find practical tips for teaching bravery to our children. Here is what you can expect in this episode: 3:22 - The Hiding Place story 5:07 - We are the Gatekeepers 7:24 - Strengthening Our Children to Carry a Heavier Load 10:20 - Emulate Bravery 14:35 - The Importance of Children's Literature 19:05 - Hiding God's Word in Your Children's Heart 21:18 - Prayer is a Habit 22:46 - Healthy vs. Unhealthy F...
We live in a an uncertain world and uncertain times. How can we be brave as Christians and live a victorious life? As Christians, we are called to edify and uplift one another, so we hope in this episode to encourage you to live a life of joy and peace! Did you know, 91% of our worries do not come to fruition? (Source: Psychology Today) Here is what you can expect in this episode: 0:35 - Intro 3:10 - Where does fear come from? 6:00 - How prepared should we be physically? 10:44 - Prep...
Today we are talking about our experience with postpartum depression. Having experienced PPD 3 out of 4 pregnancies, we hope that by sharing our story, we can encourage you and give you practical ideas for supporting a mother who may be experiencing depression. Here is what you can expect in this episode: 2:06 - Welcome 4:53 - Disclaimers 6:16 - What are Baby Blues? 8:39 - Baby Blues vs Postpartum Depression 10:42 - How husbands can get caught off guard 12:08 - Illogical Thoughts/Hormones 13...
In this episode, we talk about the vision we have for our family. Using Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish," we lay the foundation for our goals as a family. Having a heavenly mindset and a future vision impacts what we do today. Here is what you can expect in this episode: 0:29 - How future vision impacts today 5:26 - Vision for our family 11:27 - Vision for our marriage 17:35 - Vision for our community 20:02 - Vision for our finances Book links: Habits of the Hous...
It is hard to trust someone you do not know personally, so in this episode we hope to earn more of your trust by giving you more detailed information about us! We talk about how we came to know the Lord personally and about our early years of marriage. We also discuss the importance of communication in marriage and how we personally communicate within our marriage. Every marriage is different, but we hope that by sharing our personal experiences, we can encourage you to grow in your relation...
Over the past year or two, we have been having a Saturday morning coffee date. During these slower mornings, we ask the kids to play by themselves and we intentionally sit down to talk about life and connect as a husband and wife. It was during these life-chats that we began to toss around the idea of starting a podcast! With so many outside influences vying for our attention, we want to be a positive voice speaking life and truth into your home. Communication between a husband and wife is ...
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