07| A Spiritual Guide for Mothers | featuring Dana Gebo

Resources: 

Weekly Planning for Christian Moms Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/weekly-planning-for-christian-moms-time-management/id1772674374 

Weekly Planning for Christian Moms FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/8qfyD8VtJqwhU5jJ/ 

Summary

In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson interviews Dana Gebo, a time management expert for moms. Dana shares her journey into time management, emphasizing the importance of spiritual nourishment for mothers. She discusses common challenges moms face in prioritizing their spiritual time and offers practical tips for incorporating faith into daily routines. 

 

The conversation highlights the significance of modeling spiritual practices for children and the necessity of pre-planning to create space for both family and faith. Dana also shares her personal practices for spiritual growth and encourages moms to cut out distractions to prioritize their relationship with God.

 

Takeaways

• Filling your cup with God is essential for moms.
• Moms often prioritize everything else over their spiritual time.
• Time with God doesn't have to look perfect or traditional.
• Incorporate faith into daily activities like cooking or driving.
• Pre-planning your week can alleviate stress and overwhelm.
• Having a plan B for spiritual time is crucial.
• Modeling spiritual practices for children is important.
• Cutting out distractions can free up time for God.
• Using apps can help integrate scripture into daily life.
• Small shifts in routine can lead to significant changes.
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Sound Bites

"Filling our cups with God is essential."

"Make a plan B for your spiritual time."

"Cut out what takes your time."

"Your kids will learn from your habits."

"Start with a simple pre-planning step."

 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Journey to Time Management

03:03 - Filling Your Cup: Spiritual Nourishment for Moms

05:53 - Overcoming Challenges in Spiritual Time

09:05 - Incorporating Faith into Daily Routines

12:13 - Time Management: Creating Space for Faith and Family

14:54 - Practical Time Management Tips for Moms

18:11 - Personal Practices for Spiritual Growth

21:03 - Modeling Spiritual Practices for Children

23:53 - Building a Time Management System

 

Keywords

time management, spiritual growth, motherhood, faith, planning, Christian moms, self-care, family life, daily routines, overcoming challenges

 

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