The Connected Mom
The Connected Mom

The Connected Mom

Becky Harling

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Form a deeper connection with God, more empathetically connection with other Moms, and more intentional connection with your child.

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Wake Up Your Faith
DEC 11, 2025
Wake Up Your Faith

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In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling welcomes actress and author Jen Lilley, who shares her journey of motherhood, faith, and her new devotional, 'Wake Up Your Faith.' Jen discusses the challenges of balancing her acting career with raising four children, the importance of prayer in decision-making, and her personal struggles with an eating disorder. The conversation emphasizes the need for daily encounters with Jesus and the role of faith in navigating life's challenges. In this conversation, Jen Lilley shares her personal journey of overcoming bulimia and the importance of trusting God in the healing process. She discusses the role of counseling, the balance between boldness and gentleness in faith, and the significance of living out love in daily life. Jen emphasizes the need for holistic approaches to health and the importance of support systems for those struggling with eating disorders. She encourages listeners to focus on Jesus as the standard for love and boldness in their lives.

Jen’s book: Wake Up Your Faith


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38 MIN
Advent For Your Kids
DEC 4, 2025
Advent For Your Kids

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In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling welcomes author Julie Lavender to discuss her journey in writing children's books, including her latest works focused on Advent. Julie shares her experiences as a writer, the joy of collaborating with her husband, and the importance of creating meaningful connections through literature. The conversation highlights the significance of instilling a love for reading in children and the role of faith in their upbringing. Julie's books aim to engage young readers and encourage family traditions, making them valuable resources for parents.

Julie’s Book: Children’s Advent Stories For Bedtime

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29 MIN
Happy Thanksgiving 2025
NOV 27, 2025
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Blending Reading and Outdoor Adventure
NOV 20, 2025
Blending Reading and Outdoor Adventure

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Becky and Amanda Cleary Eastep continue the series on children’s books. 

AMANDA CLEARY EASTEP is an award-winning children’s author and a book editor. She works in a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina, but she has lived most of her life in the suburbs of Chicago, the home of the Tree Street Kids. Amanda and her husband, together, have eight grown children and a border collie named Annie who wakes Amanda up early every morning to write.

 

Tree Street Kids Set


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28 MIN
The Heart of Parenting: Teaching Kids About God
NOV 13, 2025
The Heart of Parenting: Teaching Kids About God

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In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling engages with Sue Schlesman, co-author of the Compassion Storybook Bible. They discuss the importance of teaching children about God's compassion, understanding sin and grace, and the role of empathy and peacemaking in family dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentional parenting and the significance of explaining spiritual concepts in a simple, relatable manner. They also touch on the idea of heaven and how to help children understand it without fear. The episode concludes with resources for parents to foster a compassionate and faith-filled environment for their children.

Sue's book - The Compassion Storybook Bible


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32 MIN