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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.
 
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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06| Faith in the Family: Simple At-Home Practices for Growing Your Child’s Faith

Resources: 
Jesus Calling Bible Stories: https://a.co/d/4bXHnxn 
Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids: https://a.co/d/8boKz5L 
77 Ways to Pray with Your Kids: https://a.co/d/avkMEjY
 
Summary
In this conversation, Melissa discusses the importance of at-home faith practices for families, emphasizing that parents play a crucial role in their children's spiritual development. She shares practical examples of how to incorporate faith into daily life, from simple prayers at mealtime to reading Bible stories at bedtime. 
 
As children grow, these practices can evolve, allowing families to deepen their faith together. The conversation encourages parents to personalize their approach and take small steps towards building a meaningful faith practice at home.
 
Takeaways
At-home faith practices are essential for children's spiritual growth.
Parents are the primary influence on their children's faith formation.
Start with simple practices like family prayers and Bible stories.
Incorporate gratitude into daily routines to foster a positive mindset.
Faith practices can evolve as children grow older.
It's important to create a supportive and grace-filled environment.
Personalize faith practices to fit your family's unique needs.
Celebrate small steps in your family's faith journey.
Engage children in prayer by asking for their intentions.
Utilize resources like devotionals to enhance family faith practices.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to At-Home Faith Practices
10:59 - Growing Together: Evolving Faith Practices
17:37 - Personalizing Your Family's Faith Journey
 
Keywords
faith practices, family, children, prayer, spirituality, at-home, parenting, Christian, Bible, community
 
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Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal: https://a.co/d/gPxT8zR 
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05| Turning Tech Into a Tool, Not a Distraction: Making Your Phone Work for You

Resources: 
Bible App: https://www.bible.com/users/mjwilkinson41 
Verses:  http://bit.ly/1I0jeIU 
Summary
In this conversation, Melissa discusses the importance of managing phone usage to enhance productivity and reduce distractions. She shares personal experiences and research findings on how constant notifications can hinder focus and productivity. 
Melissa provides practical tips on how to turn off non-essential notifications, create a functional home screen, and use technology intentionally to achieve a balanced life. She emphasizes the need for setting boundaries with technology to protect mental health and encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards more purposeful phone use.
Takeaways
Turning off phone notifications can lead to greater freedom.
The average person checks their phone 96 times a day.
Constant distractions can reduce productivity by 40%.
Using productivity apps can help boost focus.
Turning off non-essential notifications can increase productivity by 50%.
Creating a functional home screen can enhance productivity.
Visual reminders can increase motivation significantly.
Setting boundaries with technology is crucial for mental health.
Using focus modes can help manage distractions effectively.
Intentional use of technology can lead to a more balanced life.
 
Sound Bites
"I turned off the sound of my phone for the first time."
"Keep your most useful apps front and center."
"I don't have email notifications coming up on my phone."
"Technology can serve us well if we're intentional."
 
Chapters
00:00 - The Freedom of Disconnecting from Work
02:49 - Understanding Phone Usage and Productivity
06:08 - Managing Notifications for Better Focus
09:02 - Creating a Functional Home Screen
11:54 - Using Technology for Balanced Living
16:04 - Setting Boundaries with Technology
19:52 - Recap and Call to Action
 
Keywords
phone management, productivity, notifications, technology, work-life balance, focus, digital tools, mental health, intentional living, smartphone usage
 
Links 
Book Melissa to Speak at Your Event: https://anchored-with-purpose.ck.page/c46fe9287e 
Website: https://www.anchoredwithpurpose.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anchoredwithpurpose 
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Anchored with Purpose Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anchoredwithpurpose 
Email: melissa@anchoredwithpurpose.com 
Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal: https://a.co/d/gPxT8zR 
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04| Household Harmony: How Chores Can Help Moms and Kids Thrive

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Summary
In this conversation, Melissa Wilkinson discusses the significance of chores in childhood and how they contribute to a child's sense of responsibility and family contribution. She shares her personal experiences with chores growing up and how she has implemented a chore system for her own children, including the introduction of an allowance and the use of a debit card to teach money management. The conversation emphasizes the life lessons learned through chores and the importance of creating a balanced household where everyone contributes.
 
Takeaways
Chores help children feel responsible and contribute to the family.
Implementing a chore chart can help kids stay organized.
Allowance can motivate children to take on more responsibilities.
Teaching kids about money management is crucial.
Involving kids in household chores prepares them for adulthood.
Chores can be adjusted based on family schedules and needs.
Using tools like chore charts and debit cards can simplify the process.
Kids can learn valuable life lessons through chores.
Encouraging kids to invest teaches them financial literacy.
A clean house contributes to a positive family environment.
 
Titles
The Chore Chart Revolution
Building a Balanced Household
Sound Bites
"This is something that we have worked on in our home."
"I felt responsible and a little bit grown up."
"They've both been packing their own lunches since kindergarten."
 
Chapters
00:00 - The Importance of Chores in Childhood
02:51 - Implementing Chores for Kids
06:13 - Allowance and Responsibility
09:05 - Teaching Money Management
11:53 - Life Lessons Through Chores
14:48 - Creating a Balanced Household
 
Links 
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Email: melissa@anchoredwithpurpose.com
 
 
Keywords
kids, chores, parenting, responsibility, money management, life lessons, household duties, family contribution, allowance, teaching values

03| From Overwhelm to Peace: Establishing Your Faith Practice

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Resources: 
Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal: https://a.co/d/gPxT8zR 
YouVersion Bible App: https://www.bible.com/users/mjwilkinson41 
Finding Your Way Back to God: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/1677 
The Bible Memory App: http://bit.ly/1I0jeIU 
The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly –https://a.co/d/904Ewbw 
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young - https://a.co/d/4udTpAF 
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren - https://a.co/d/2vEsvFr 
Rebuilt Faith by Fr. Michael White & Tom Corcoran - https://a.co/d/1i8ou2Z 
The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson - https://a.co/d/eJo5DWf 
 
Summary
In this conversation, Melissa Wilkinson shares her journey of building a daily faith practice that brings peace and transforms lives. She emphasizes the importance of establishing a morning routine, practicing gratitude, incorporating devotionals, memorizing scripture, and the power of prayer and affirmations. 
Melissa encourages listeners to take small steps towards deepening their faith and to connect with a supportive community.
Takeaways
Life can be overwhelming, but there is hope.
Establishing a morning routine can transform your faith practice.
Gratitude helps shift focus to blessings rather than problems.
Incorporating devotionals can deepen your understanding of scripture.
Memorizing scripture equips you for spiritual battles.
Prayer is essential for expressing our deepest desires to God.
Affirmations can positively impact your mindset and faith journey.
Start with one step and build your faith practice gradually.
Your faith journey is unique to you; give yourself grace.
Connecting with a community can provide support and encouragement.
Sound Bites
"You can build a faith practice that transforms your life."
"This time is just like that. It's a non-negotiable time."
"Gratitude shifts your focus to the blessings in your life."
 
Chapters
00:00 - Finding Hope in Overwhelm
02:50 - Establishing a Morning Routine
05:47 - The Power of Gratitude
09:11 - Incorporating Devotionals
11:55 - Memorizing Scripture
14:45 - The Importance of Prayer
21:00 - Affirmations and Their Impact
23:51 - Building Your Faith Practice
 
Keywords
faith, morning routine, gratitude, devotionals, prayer, affirmations, spiritual growth, journaling, scripture memorization, community support
 
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02| Stuck in the Daily Grind? How to Begin Dreaming Big Again

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Resources: 
Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal: https://a.co/d/gPxT8zR 
The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly –https://a.co/d/904Ewbw 
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young - https://a.co/d/4udTpAF 
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren - https://a.co/d/2vEsvFr 
Rebuilt Faith by Fr. Michael White & Tom Corcoran - https://a.co/d/1i8ou2Z 
The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson - https://a.co/d/eJo5DWf 
 
Summary
In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson emphasizes the importance of dreaming big, especially for women who often put their dreams on hold due to responsibilities. 
 
She shares personal stories and research that highlight the benefits of dreaming, including increased life satisfaction and motivation. The episode encourages listeners to rediscover their dreams, take actionable steps towards achieving them, and participate in workshops designed to help them realize their aspirations.
 
Takeaways
Dreaming big is essential for a fulfilling life.
Over 60% of women have put their dreams on hold.
Dreaming can increase life satisfaction by 25%.
Visualization makes you 42% more likely to achieve your goals.
It's important to give yourself permission to want more.
Writing down dreams helps in achieving them.
Creating a vision board can help visualize goals.
As mothers, we often forget to dream for ourselves.
Workshops can help rediscover and achieve dreams.
Inspiring others starts with pursuing your own dreams.
 
Sound Bites
"Feeling lost, overwhelmed?"
"Dreaming doesn't have to stop just because life gets busy."
"When was the last time you let yourself dream?"
 
Chapters
00:00 - The Importance of Dreaming Big
09:11 - How to Start Dreaming Again
13:02 - Rediscovering Your Dreams Through Workshops
15:15 - Introduction to Anchored with Purpose
15:45 - Community and Support in Pursuing Dreams
 
Keywords
dreaming big, personal growth, motherhood, life satisfaction, vision board, faith, purpose, women empowerment, mental health, goal setting, overwhelmed mom, work at home mom, stay at home mom, catholic mom
 
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01| Overcoming Overwhelm: Anchoring Yourself with Faith and Purpose

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Resources: 
Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal: https://a.co/d/gPxT8zR 
The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly –https://a.co/d/904Ewbw 
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young - https://a.co/d/4udTpAF 
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren - https://a.co/d/2vEsvFr 
Rebuilt Faith by Fr. Michael White & Tom Corcoran - https://a.co/d/1i8ou2Z 
The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson - https://a.co/d/eJo5DWf 
 
Summary
In this inaugural episode of 'Anchored with Purpose', host Melissa Wilkinson shares her journey of balancing multiple roles as a woman, mother, and entrepreneur while seeking a deeper connection with her faith. 
 
She discusses the challenges of losing oneself in daily responsibilities and the importance of rediscovering dreams and purpose. The episode outlines practical steps for cultivating gratitude and building a daily faith practice, emphasizing that faith is a journey that requires intentionality and support.
 
Takeaways
As women, we often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities.
It's common to lose sight of our dreams and connections.
Rediscovering faith can lead to a deeper sense of purpose.
Building a daily faith practice can transform your life.
Gratitude is a powerful tool for personal growth.
Engaging with your faith community can enhance your spiritual journey.
It's important to take small steps towards reconnecting with God.
Motherhood can be overwhelming, but you're not alone.
Finding your purpose requires intentional reflection and action.
Faith is a continuous journey that evolves over time.
 
Sound Bites
"We wear so many hats."
"It's easy to miss out on true connection."
"I felt like a piece of myself was missing."
 
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Anchored with Purpose
02:52 - The Struggle of Balancing Multiple Roles
05:47 - Rediscovering Faith and Purpose
09:05 - Practical Steps for Daily Gratitude and Growth
 
Keywords
faith, purpose, motherhood, personal growth, gratitude, connection, dreams, Catholic, women, spirituality, overwhelmed mom, stressed out mom, stay at home mom, work at home mom, wahm
 
Links 
Book Melissa to Speak at Your Event: https://anchored-with-purpose.ck.page/c46fe9287e 
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Trailer - Anchored with Purpose

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you've lost a piece of yourself in the busyness of life? Do you crave peace, a clear sense of purpose, and a deeper connection with God? 
Welcome to the Anchored with Purpose podcast! I’m your host, Melissa Wilkinson, and I’m here to help you reignite your faith, strengthen your family, and boldly pursue your dreams.
As a Catholic, wife, mom of two, and entrepreneur, I know how hard it can be to balance it all while staying true to your faith. That’s why I created Anchored with Purpose—to support and guide you on this journey of faith, family, and living a life filled with purpose, intention and joy.
Each week, I’ll share practical tips, inspiring stories, and faith-based strategies to help you build a daily faith practice, find peace in the chaos, and dream big with God at the center. Whether you’re struggling to find time for your spiritual life or seeking to reconnect with your faith, this podcast is your go-to resource for encouragement, growth, and community."
If you’re ready to anchor yourself in God’s purpose, create more time for what truly matters, and pursue your God-given dreams, hit that subscribe button and join me on this incredible journey. Let’s grow together, find peace, and live out our purpose, one step at a time."
Welcome to Anchored with Purpose—where faith meets family, and dreams become reality. I can’t wait to connect with you!
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