Connections Podcast

Episode 179: Parent-Child Attachment — Andrea Fortenberry talks with licensed clinical social worker and Wild Hope curriculum speaker Lindy Johnson about how our childhood impacts how we show up in the world.  Register for Lindy's free trauma webinar at lindygreenjohnson.com. Use code MOMCO49 for $100 off her courses.You can connect with Lindy on Instagram @lindygjohnson.We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Every second Thursday of the month, one of our cohosts will teach a leadership tip or principle they’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry talks about one of her passions: reading. Here is her list of leadership book recommendations:Lead Like It Matters by Craig GroeschelI Head This, You Said That by Katheleen EdelmanHow Successful People Think by John MaxwellThe Way of the Shepherd by Dr. Kevin Leman and Bill PentakThe Go-Getter by Peter B. KyneThe Seven Frequencies of Communication by Erwin McManusWe'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Despite the labels, memes and stereotypes, generational differences are a beautiful part of God’s design. Jennifer Iverson chats with Amanda Mejias, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about how generations of women can work together to proclaim God’s goodness and faithfulness.  Amanda Mejias serves on the Lifeway Student team as the Specialist for Girls Ministry and Women who lead in Student Ministry. She is passionate about equipping church leaders as they minister to and disciple students. You can connect with her via Instagram @amandakmejias or @lifewaygirls.We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Digital Detox meeting plan by Molly DeFrank.We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Episode 175 – Get Outside: In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry talks to Wild Hope curriculum speaker Ginny Yurich about how to prioritize hobbies and get outside as a busy mom and leader.  Ginny Yurich is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside; a global movement, media company and lifestyle brand intensely focused on bringing back balance between virtual life and real life. You can connect with her via the 1000 Hours Outside website or The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast.We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will speak about a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Sherri Crandall talks about how to manage marriage and ministry. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

In this episode, Jennifer Iverson talks to Wild Hope curriculum speakers Chad and Sarah-Gayle Galbreath about how to work as a team and intentionally connect with your spouse during the busy years of raising children. You can connect with Chad and Sarah-Gayle through their website, hoperelentless.com, Instagram or The Hope Relentless Marriage Podcast.We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

In this episode, Jennifer Iverson chats with Annie F. Downs and her sister, Tatum Green about their new children’s book: Where Did T.J. Go? Special Offers from Annie and Tatum:If you place a bulk order of 25 copies or more, the publisher (Baker Books) will offer a discount of 50%. Contact tellmemore@anniefdowns.com to place a bulk order. Annie will sign book plates in memory of a special loved one. Visit wheredidtjgo.com to request yours. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Get Outside meeting plan.We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Cohosts Jennifer Iverson and Sherri Crandall talk about the importance of prioritizing your health and caring for yourself well.  We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry shares her method for gently planning your year.We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Cohosts Andrea Fortenberry and Jennifer Iverson kick off the year with a chat about our January Women's Health Series and the importance of caring for your pelvic floor.Resources:Women's Health curriculum video by Robin Long Episode 80 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Dr. Kate PalmerWe'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Our three cohosts take a look back at 2024, share their favorite things, and look forward to the future with Wild Hope. Here's a list of all the favorites we mentioned:Andrea’s Favorites:·       Book: It Wasn’t Roaring, It Was Weeping by Lisa-Jo Baker·       Show: Young Sheldon ·       Movie: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever·       Song: “Still Waters” by Leanna Crawford·       Podcast Episode: #134 April Bonus - Say Yes to Awkward Leadership·       Travel Snacks: Boom Chicka Pop Kettle Corn and Red Vines·       Product: Microdelivery Peel by Philosophy·       Christmas Tradition: Advent Cards·       New MomCo Membership Benefit: Printables Jennifer’s Favorites:·       The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius by Kendra Adachi·       Show: Royal Pains·       Song: Anything by Mercy Me·       Podcast Episode: #151 – Soul Care with Debra Fileta·       Travel Snack: Skinny Pop Popcorn and Fairlife Chocolate Protein Milk·       Product: Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream·       Christmas Tradition: Games and Puz

Jennifer Iverson talks with Wild Hope curriculum speaker Carlos Whittaker about how to bring wild hope into your parenting. Carlos brings hope to humans all over the world: He’s an author, podcaster, and global speaker backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers who tune in daily to join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community.Connect with Carlos on Instagram @loswhit or via his website, carloswhittaker.com. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Andrea Fortenberry chats with Wild Hope curriculum speaker, Alli Worthington, about how to streamline your decisions and manage your mental load as a mom and leader. Alli is an author, her latest book is called Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood. She’s a speaker, podcaster, business coach and an amazing mom to five boys. Find your secret superpower with this quick 2-minute quiz!Take a listen to her podcast episode: The Life-Changing Habit of Micro HabitsConnect with Alli on Instagram @alliworthington or via her website, alliworthington.comWe'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Once a month, one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Jennifer Iverson talks about the importance of preparation. We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Navigating Difficult Conversations meeting plan. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Sherri Crandall chats with Shaunti Feldhahn, author, social researcher and spokesperson for Compassion International, about the big impact of the little things.You can connect with Compassion at Compassion.com/MomCo. You can connect with Shaunti on Instagram or her website, shaunti.com.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co

Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Sherri Crandall shares about noticing the small things and how gratitude can make us a better leader.Bible verses she mentions include:Ephesians 5:201 Thessalonians 5:18Romans 5:3-5James 1:1-4Colossians 3:17We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Sherri Crandall talks with speaker, comedian and author, Amberly Neese, about friendship and navigating difficult conversations as a leader. You can find Amberly in two of our Wild Hope curriculum videos this year: 3Rs of Friendship and Navigating Difficult Conversations.You can connect with Amberly on Instagram or her website, amberlyneese.com.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co