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Does my frustration and raised voice build my children up or break them down? audreybroggi.com

What's wrong with diapering, rocking, cuddling, answering 100+ questions, wiping snotty nose, cleaning up messes, and playing blocks on the floor? This is kingdom work and it's not something to just get through so we can get to something bigger. This is big. None of us would have ever told Mary that "her day" was coming while she had the privilege of changing the diaper of Jesus. This week on the podcast, I talk about the kingdom work of mothering.  audreybroggi.com

What is your advice to keep your marriage alive and growing while you are so busy raising young children? audreybroggi.com

This week on the podcast, I continue the conversation about seeing our lives from God's perspective. We need Him every moment. audreybroggi.com

Could you offer some advice to help me respect my husband since he got back from deployment.  I'm really struggling.

A young woman wrote and told me that though she feels so blessed with her young family, she often feels she's drowning every moment of every day. So many of us feel the same way – drowning – overwhelmed – yet, feeling overwhelmed is a good place to be if we allow it to draw us close to the Lord. This week on the podcast, the conversation is about seeing our lives and situations from the eyes of God and understanding His perspective and calling out to Him for His help. We need His grace for each moment of our lives. audreybroggi.com

Many parents go above and beyond to pay for their children's college education. They do it because they love their children and want to help launch them into the world.  Though it's not an obligation, most parents bless their children in this way. But what about when a child begins to live a lifestyle that is dishonoring to God? Should parents continue? That's the ask on this week's Real Questions, Real Answers.  I'm no expert, but perhaps my thoughts will help you navigate this tough situation. audreybroggi.com

 When God gives children to you, there is so much to learn and so much to trust Him with.  The same is true when God gives grandchildren.  So much to learn. So much to trust God with.  audreybroggi.com

It is such a heartbreak for parents to see their children turn away from the Lord.  It often leads to anxiousness, depression, and hopelessness.  A mother expresses those very thoughts in this episode of Real Questions, Real Answers God cares.

Sometimes after excitement and big events in our lives, we experience a letdown.  It's a normal human experience and God gives us biographical sketches of down times in the lives of godly, faithful people in Scripture. He also shows us in His word how He (and they) dealt with such times.  This week the podcast gives encouragement and perspective when we go through letdowns in our lives. Jesus said in John 8 , "If you continue in My word, then you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."  For more encouragement, visit www.audreybroggi.com

I’m back with Real Questions, Real Answers  www.audreybroggi.com Listen Live 88.7 FM, The Light Rare But Real Podcast Searchthescriptures.org

Gossip hurts. It destroys friendships. Gossip causes anger and strife, resentment, and so much more. This week on the podcast, we examine consequences of gossip. It is so easy to sin with our tongues. We all know the pain of being talked about behind our backs - hearing things others have maliciously or jokingly said about us. We all know the pain of people spreading rumors.  The Bible wastes no time telling us the consequences of gossip. As we wrap up this three-part series, I trust God has used it to help us speak wisely, truthfully, and honorably.  www.audreybroggi.com

This week on the podcast, we continue our series on gossip.  Sometimes we think every time we talk about people and situations, it's negative - that it's just malicious gossip.  But that's not always the case. There are things we must talk about - that we need to talk about - but we have to be careful about what we say and how we say it.  Is it for the good of others? Is it because we legitimately care about other people? Is it because we want to warn people? Is it because we care about the truth?  I hope this week's episode brings some clarity to those questions. www.audreybroggi.com

Lately, several young women have asked me if I would do a podcast on gossip. This week is the first! www.audreybroggi.com

God has given a woman a unique ability to set the mood of her home. The Bible affirms this principle throughout the Scriptures.  This week on the podcast, I share lessons I'm learning about how to bring the happy even when life is hard. There's so much that can bring people down -  the challenge is to bring people up. As always, I hope this week's podcast encourages you www.audreybroggi.com