Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

The Spiritual Practice of Motherhood with Whitney Newby

Whitney Newby is the creator of the Brighter Day Press, a lovely human being, and a beautiful artist. It is a delight to have her on the podcast for episode 131. In this episode, we're talking about embracing motherhood as a spiritual practice. 
Motherhood is not a struggle to get through, but a process wherein we experience the sufficiency of Christ in our weakness and become more like Him as we are sustained by Him amidst the dirty diapers, sleepless nights, teenage woes, and homeschooling drama. Whitney brings so much practical and gentle advice on how to take care of ourselves, carve out time with Jesus, and enjoy the wonder of motheirng. 
Enjoy! 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
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 In this episode–
Memorising scripture 
The sacred calling and spiritual practice of motherhood
The power of praying in front of your children 
The hard time of motherhood are our sanctification 
Self care as a means to being a present, engaged, peaceful mother
Whitney's newest book, Lift Your Eyes 
Nourishing Nature Bible Verse Cards 
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Intimacy with God with John Eldredge

We have an incredible guest for episode 130, author John Eldredge. John wrote Wild at Heart which gave Jennifer the courage to follow her husband to Mexico. His Pause App has been a huge part of teaching us to slow down, listen and learn to commune with Jesus in the deep intimacy that we are created to live in. Over the years of homeschooling, growing as individuals, and a family, we have been so blessed by John's work.
We hope that this episode blesses you, gives you the courage to remove distractions from your life so you can press into the quiet place and encounter Christ's healing and his comfort. We pray that you are inspired to seek greater rest, and enjoy more intimacy, and build the habits to make Christ your first port of call in the daily stress, anxiety and fear that so often overwhelms us as mom's in the grind and travails of daily life. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
 In this episode–
We are created for intimacy with Christ
The gift of form prayers 
Things that are keeping us back from experiencing the Peace and presence of God. 
Learning to invite Christ into every moment 
We cannot be naive about the fight we are in for our children and our marriage
John's newest book, Experience Jesus, Really.
WildatHeart.org 
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Sustained Joy with Emelie Pepito

The majority of our life is lived not on the mountain tops or in the harvest, but in the sustained and steadfast toil that tends to the gardens and climbs the mountains. It is in the plodding toil that we are most likely to lose joy, focus, or find our purpose eroded across the grind of every-day reality, decision making, squabbling children, disappointment and loneliness. However, as Christians' steadfast joy is part of our inheritance, if we are willing to lay hold of it. 
"Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
Nehemiah 8:10
Episode 129 with Emelie Pepito is full of practical ways we can grow our sustained joy. It ranges from learning to keep promises to ourselves so we can ensure a sense of security for ourselves, to prioritising hugs from our husbands, to having the self-discpline to cut things out that steal our joy, and protect our body from dopamine crashes, inflammation, and sleeplessness.
This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
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 In this episode–
Prioritise those things that sustain you 
Learn to get hugs from your husband for the seretonin 
Keeping simple promises can renew our sense of safety 
Make a 1% change today 
Nothing is that important
Boundaries for Your Soul by Allison Cook and Kimberly Miller 
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Porn, Loneliness, and Other Addictions with Greta Eskridge

Welcome to Episode 128 of the Restoration Home Podcast. Greta Eskridge joins Jennifer to talk about her new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. This is a heavy topic, but one that must be discussed, especially as more and more often we learn that addiction stems from a lack of attunement and attachment in young children, which manifests as addiction in our teens and adults. So the process of teaching our children about so pervasive an addiction and giving them a strong sense of compassion, curiosity, and comfort as they face the ever increasing stresses of life must start when they are young.
Greta and Jennifer bring so much honesty, vulnerability, and experience to this conversation. They address the extremes of of shame or the positions that say porn, or any other comfort strategy that abridges our pursuit of God or acquisition of comfort in a healthy way, is acceptable. 
Heads Up: The conversation in this episode is between two moms, and its content is not designed for young listeners.  
There was an audio issue, and the content was too good to miss, but was apologise for any annoyance. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
 In this episode–
How to talk about addictions
Addictions are not a lack of self-control
The role loneliness and a need for comfort play in our addictions 
Tuning out is a place for lies, addictions, and broken patterns to proliferate 
Greta Eskridge It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn 
The Greta Eskridge Podcast
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Uniquely You with Sally Clarkson

We are delighted to welcome Sally Clarkson back to the Restoration Home Podcast! She is a beloved friend and is joining Jennifer for the third time to share what is near and dear to her heart in this season. 
We always love having Sally on as she brings so much intentionality and thoughtfulness as she shares with our community the thoughts and meditations that are near and dear to her heart in this season. We hope that you are blessed and encouraged by the intentionality that Sally Clarkson unfaillingly brings to the mothering journey.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
 In this episode–
You cannot give your children too much encouragement 
Don't discipline your child simply because they are different 
Identify what your child is good at and support them in that 
You can't be afriad to interrupt your child's selfishness 
Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson 
We are excited about Sally and Nathan's newest book, Uniquely You.
Two of our favourite books by Sally are Different and Awakening Wonder. 
Check out Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home, which is available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
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Shameless then Tidy with Dana K White

Dana K White, the creator of A Slob Comes Clean, and author of many books on how to go from chaotic and cluttered brings such a unique perspective to Episode 126 of the Restoriaton Home.
At the core of her message is the gospel truth that being clean and tidy doesn't bring you any closer to God, and being messy and chaotic doesn't push you farther away from Him. As Dana says: this isn't an excuse to have a messy house, but it should remove shame and remind us that nothing we do or don't do can add or detract from God's love for us and presence in our lives. 
As we deal with the shame around whatever perceived lack we are operating in, we can begin to build those small habits and changes that will transform our external world to be more orderly, peaceable, and pleasant to be in. Dana's website, books, and Instagram are full of simple, gentle ways to start transforming your life one small piece at a time. 
God is not in a rush with our process and neither should we be. 
This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
In this episode–
So often creativity and clutter go together
Your messy house is not disappointing God
Shame is not your friend 
Start small and watch the micro changes grow
Getting rid of the unimportant things is one of the best ways to kick start a more peaceful environment. 
Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K White 
Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart by Dana K. White
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Productive and Peaceful with Chelsi Jo

Chelsi Jo Moore, creator of the Systemize Your Life podcast, joins Jennifer Pepito for episode 125! As I have gotten older, I have realised more and more that the best parts of my life come from some automated back process and that having systems gives me time for what I love. But sometimes, knowing what system to create or how to start can be overwhelming! Chelsi Jo has made it her business to help moms maximise productivity through improved efficiency so that more of our mental space is free to connect with our children, build our dream business, or pursue our dream hobby. 
We only have a finite amount of creative problem-solving energy every day. We can't keep using that precious energy putting out fires that could have been prevented through better systems, more thorough planning, or simply cutting out the unimportant stuff. Instead, we want to create a life with energy left at the end of the day to connect with our spouses, have those late-night conversations with our teenagers, and have that early morning gym session that makes us feel so alive. 
We hope you walk away from this conversation inspired, invigorated, and ready to shape your life rather than be shaped by it. 
This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
In this episode–
Every woman needs a bed time routine
Learning to be effective gives us more time to rest 
It's not about productivity, but systems can provide more space for productivity and the best parts of life
Learn more about the "great 8" that every mom should have systemised and automated. 
For more great resources and tools, check out Chelsijo.co
Systemize your Life with Chelsi Jo
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Learning Language Arts with Jennifer Pepito

Jennifer Pepito is a homeschool mom of 7 with 30 years of homeschool experience, the author of Mothering by the Book, Habits for a Sacred Home, and the founder of the Peaceful Press. At the core of her homeschool ethos is a desire to learn language arts through living literature that inspires the dreamer, the warrior, and the creator in each of our children. 
Episode 124 dives deeper into Jennifer's principles for learning language arts. She walks you through what she did and how it benefited her children, the science behind learning language arts through a more Charlotte Mason-oriented approach, and how to make it work for you and your family if you're not sure where to start.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
Check out the Homeschool Planner for a great way to stay organized and focused as the new year starts. 
Looking for more nature and science for this year? The Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood is a beautiful addition to your school year.  
 In this episode–
The reading you do as a family will define your children's vocabulary and narration abilities
Finding objective ways to grade your child's paper through Institute in Excellence in Writing
Our favourite language arts programs 
Jennifer's stories of teaching language art and the development of her principles for learning 
The Peaceful Press Family Vision Sheet 
The Restoration Home Free Workshop
Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito 
Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto 
How to Homeschool Free e-Book
Institute for Excellence in Writing
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Work, Dreams, and the Goodness of God with Cassandra Speer

Cassandra Speer co-author of Ready as You Are, co-creator of Her True Worth, wife, mother, author, homemaker, and student joins Jennifer Pepito for an incredible conversation on pursuing dreams as a mother, letting go of false limitations, and the rest that comes to us when we prioritise the presence of God. 
The conversation with Cassandra inspired and encouraged us to dig a little deeper into the Word of God, pursue our dreams, take a phone break, and enjoy our kids. We hope it fills you with hope and provides you with many practical ideas to implement in your daily life to give you more margin and a sweeter perspective on your life. 
This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
In this episode–
How to get started on your dreams
Being present to the ministry of the moment 
You're not enough, but God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Take an audit of your time, and figure out where it is going
Take a phone sabbath to reduce cortisol and ground you for the rest of the week
It's not wrong to have comfort, but we can't allow "comfort" to replace the presence of God
Check out Cassandra's website and her podcast Hard and Holy for more encouragement in your journey as a mom and woman of God with a dream.
Ready as You Are by Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer
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REPLAY-Raising Children Who Love Work with Emelie Pepito

Work is a necessary part of life, and it's not always going to be fun, but we can still raise children who appreciate work and find meaning in it. 
Welcome to episode 71! Join Jennifer and Emelie for a practical conversation about what inspires us to work, tips on raising children who enjoy work, turning new skill acquisition into play, healing from lies that you're only enough if you're working, and so much more!
 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
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 In this episode–
Rewards should not be a part of our everyday work structure 
Giving your children a vision for their work or someone to serve in the middle of it.
You are more than the work you do!
Creating children who are efficient and happy workers
Teach don't criticise when showing your children new skills 
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