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Sparrow Parents Podcast

Sparrow Parents Podcast

By Beth Goodberry

Supporting parents in raising their kids to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.
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Developing the Virtue of Self-Control in our Kids

Sparrow Parents PodcastNov 21, 2022

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Clean, Blessed Home: The Master Bedroom 2

Clean, Blessed Home: The Master Bedroom 2

Walk through tidying and cleaning your Master Bedroom with me to create for yourself a "safe haven."
Feb 12, 202422:32
Prepping your Entryway for the New Year

Prepping your Entryway for the New Year

Did you ever consider that you are ministering to people with your entryway? Let's talk about how to do that today!
Jan 30, 202324:58
Prepping the Car for the New Year

Prepping the Car for the New Year

That turn of the calendar can be overwhelming. But getting organized doesn't have to be. Today we'll walk through each section of the car and determine what will help us be the best parents we can be while on the road this year.
Jan 17, 202336:39
Special Wednesday Edition: Avent
Nov 30, 202206:55
Advent Reminder

Advent Reminder

Just popping on to let you know that from December 1-25, there will be a special episode posted each day with an Advent devotional for the whole family!
Nov 30, 202202:21
Developing the Virtue of Self-Control in our Kids

Developing the Virtue of Self-Control in our Kids

Kids have such a hard time showing self-control, and as parents it can be really hard to figure out how to help them with this! Today we'll talk specifically about how to help our kids show self-control.
Nov 21, 202222:55
How to develop the Virtue of Gentleness in our kids

How to develop the Virtue of Gentleness in our kids

Kids' minds are swarmed with violence these days. So how do we help our kids be gentle?
Nov 14, 202226:53
Developing the Virtue of Faithfulness in our Kids

Developing the Virtue of Faithfulness in our Kids

Warning: This one is convicting. We will talk about how to help our kids become more faithful - both to God and others.
Nov 07, 202241:34
How to Develop the Virtue of Goodness in our Kids

How to Develop the Virtue of Goodness in our Kids

We all want our kids to "be good." But what does that really mean, and how can we get to a place where we can expect goodness from our kids?
Oct 17, 202225:03
Developing the Virtue of Kindness in our Kids

Developing the Virtue of Kindness in our Kids

Here's how we can help our kids be more kind to one another.
Oct 10, 202232:35
Developing Virtues in our Kids: Patience

Developing Virtues in our Kids: Patience

In this episode, we will discover how to help our kiddos become more patient. Also in this episode: Emotions Wheel on Amazon - 3 Pieces Feelings Wheel Magnet 4.8 Inches Emotions Chart Feelings Chart Emotion Wheel Social Worker Stickers Mental Health Fridge Magnet School Counselor Office Decor for Fridge Laptop(Light Colors) https://a.co/d/2XDE1nD
Oct 03, 202236:23
Developing Virtues in our Kids: Peace

Developing Virtues in our Kids: Peace

Can you imagine being able to say (with a straight face) that your children are peaceful in their hearts, and at peace with others? Today we will talk about how to develop this Fruit of the Spirit in our children.
Jun 06, 202225:39
Developing the Virtue of Joy in our Kids

Developing the Virtue of Joy in our Kids

We all want more joy in our lives. Today we will talk about how to help our kids find joy.
Apr 18, 202225:50
Developing the Virtue of Love in our Kids

Developing the Virtue of Love in our Kids

We all want our kids to be more loving, not only to our family members, but also to friends and to strangers. So how do we get to a place where our kids are showing love to everyone, without even thinking about it? That's what we'll talk about today!
Mar 14, 202228:15
How to Go Back to Church

How to Go Back to Church

The pandemic pulled us all apart. It's time to get back together. Let's talk about how, practically, to do that.
Feb 28, 202231:43
Rewarding Goals

Rewarding Goals

We talk a lot about setting goals, but what do you do when you achieve your goals? Today we'll talk about ideas of small ways to reward yourself when you stay on track with your goals.
Feb 14, 202241:26
Succeeding in our Goals

Succeeding in our Goals

How can we possibly achieve our goals in the New Year? They are just too huge, right? Well, you just need a strategy! Today we will talk about how to create the Decisions and Disciplines to follow your Direction that we set up last week.
Jan 17, 202222:34
Creating "Be" Goals

Creating "Be" Goals

What do you want to BE this year? Today we will talk about how to think through that question and start creating goals that you actually have a good chance of accomplishing this year. More than a to-do list, let's make a to-be list!!
Jan 10, 202221:07
Meeting Goals in 2022: Finances
Jan 03, 202231:33
Traditions (Free or Cheap)

Traditions (Free or Cheap)

You don't know that you are forming a tradition until the second year. So why not try some things out this year? If Christmas has snuck up on you, this episode will help you wrap your mind around how you can bring your kids closer to Jesus (at the last minute) this season.
Dec 16, 202128:05
Advent Family Devotionals
Dec 06, 202127:60
Joy, Hope, and Fun in Every Season

Joy, Hope, and Fun in Every Season

How often do you think about having fun? Today we will finish up our series on self-care by taking a look at Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and talking through practical tips for finding joy, hope, and fun in every season of life.
Nov 29, 202123:36
Self Care on Thanksgiving

Self Care on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can be stressful. I'm here to help! Today we talk about how to take care of ourselves through the Thanksgiving holiday. Whether you are hosting or just bringing a side, this episode is for you!
Nov 22, 202123:02
Self Care: Screens

Self Care: Screens

Have you ever thought about how much we look at screens? We all have, to some degree. Today we will dive in to some ideas to stop idolizing the screens in our lives.
Nov 15, 202129:00
Self Care: Morning

Self Care: Morning

How we care for ourselves in the morning sets the tone for our day. Today we will talk about some tips that we can actually apply today which will help all of us to have a better day!
Nov 08, 202124:15
Self-Care: Bedtime Routines

Self-Care: Bedtime Routines

Self-care is so important to our physical and mental health! We are going to talk today about how to get the kids down more easily so that we can then care for ourselves and get a good night's sleep!
Nov 01, 202138:33
Clean, Blessed Home: The Master Bedroom

Clean, Blessed Home: The Master Bedroom

When was the last time you took the time to actually clean your master bedroom? Today we will set aside time to not only clean our bedroom, but to really bless this space and rethink how we utilize it!
Apr 12, 202145:21
Clean, Blessed Home: Kitchen

Clean, Blessed Home: Kitchen

Today we will clean and bless our kitchen together!
Apr 05, 202145:28
Clean, Blessed Home: The Bathroom

Clean, Blessed Home: The Bathroom

Did you every think about what happens in the bathroom including minostry? Did you ever think about how if God is everywhere, He is even there? Today we will clean our bathroom together as we talk about ministering to people in our homes.
Mar 15, 202136:08
Thursday Devotional - Luke 19:28-48

Thursday Devotional - Luke 19:28-48

Dig in to God's Word this morning!!
Mar 04, 202110:07
Wednesday Devotional - Luke 19:28-48

Wednesday Devotional - Luke 19:28-48

Open up your Bible first thing today, and God will bless you.
Mar 03, 202110:25
Tuesday Devotional - Luke 19:28-48

Tuesday Devotional - Luke 19:28-48

Let's read the Bible together!
Mar 02, 202106:37
Daily Prep

Daily Prep

Today we wrap up this series on preparing our homes and our hearts by talking about what we can do on a daily basis to prepare for the day.
Mar 01, 202132:20
Weekly Prep

Weekly Prep

Ever wonder why some people seem to have it all together, but you are holding on by the seat of your pants? This episode just might be the key in helping you accomplish your goals!
Feb 22, 202124:60
Monthly Prep

Monthly Prep

Today we'll continue in our series about preparing for the days ahead as we talk about Monthly Prep. I'll share tips about how I prepare my heart, mind, and home for the next 4 or so weeks.
Feb 08, 202128:55
Yearly Prep

Yearly Prep

Today we'll talk about what I do to prepare my space and my heart for the new year.
Feb 01, 202127:27
First Day Prayer

First Day Prayer

School is starting, and that means new pencils and backpacks and routines. But this year, it also means face masks and uncertainty. It means anxiety for parents and some changes of procedures. The best thing we can do when life is uncertain is to lift it up to our Lord of lords, our Prince of Peace.
Jul 29, 202011:11
The Marble Jar Method

The Marble Jar Method

Marbles are magical in my house for creating peace and helping my kids learn the importance of obedience. Today I share with you my Marble Jar Method, and how you can apply it in your own house!
May 28, 202032:06
Calm in the Chaos

Calm in the Chaos

Have you ever found yourself in a season of chaos? That's where I am right now. Today I'll share my tips and strategies to find calm in the midst of the chaos.
Feb 17, 202032:21
Keeping Up With Birthdays

Keeping Up With Birthdays

Today we'll talk about how to keep up with birthdays throughout the year - from your kids' birthdays, to your co-workers' birthdays, there are many different ways to celebrate together. How do we keep it all straight? That's today.
Jan 21, 202015:37
Setting up a Tickle Box

Setting up a Tickle Box

Ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of paper in your house? Have you wished you had held on to that one piece of paper your kid handed you three weeks ago so you wouldn't have missed that program, or event, or study session? The Tickle Box is how I keep all our papers organized, and today I'll talk you through how to get started!
Jan 13, 202014:21
Calendar Overview

Calendar Overview

Today we will talk through how to look over and plan for the entire year. This might seem overwhelming, but I specialize in making things simple. So stick with me, because I will share with you 5 steps for planning out your best 2020 on the calendar.
Jan 07, 202017:24
Recipe: Crackerball Dressing

Recipe: Crackerball Dressing

Today we'll make a whole meal for the whole family together! We will walk through a recipe together, and then as the Crackerball Dressing is in the oven, we'll prepare our space for a great family dinner to take place.
Dec 06, 201901:04:40
Recipe Reminder December

Recipe Reminder December

Here are the ingredients, real quick, that you'll need to cook along with me this Friday!
Dec 03, 201903:34
Scripture Memorization and Your Kids

Scripture Memorization and Your Kids

Kids are sponges! They soak up everything around them. So why not take advantage of that, and help our kids soak up God's Word? It's not the church's job - it's ours, as parents. Today we'll talk about how to make memorizing Scripture part of our every day lives with our kids.
Dec 02, 201923:10
Creating a Culture of Prayer in Your Home

Creating a Culture of Prayer in Your Home

It is so easy to "go through the motions" of going to church, but not really bring our faith home. But bringing our faith home with us is the whole point! Today we are talking about how to create a culture of prayer in our homes.
Nov 25, 201928:51
Recipe Organization

Recipe Organization

Organizing recipes saves us time and money, and it helps take some of the frustration out of what can often be the most tense time of day: that hour before dinner is served! In this episode, I share some ideas of how to organize recipes for maximum accessibility.
Nov 18, 201935:24
Recipe: Tator Tot Casserole

Recipe: Tator Tot Casserole

Today we'll make a whole meal for the whole family! I'll walk you through cooking one of my favorite recipes, and while it's cooking we'll prepare the space together for a great family dinner.
Nov 11, 201901:03:34
Packing Kids' Lunches

Packing Kids' Lunches

I am so excited to share my system for packing kids' lunches for the whole week all at once. This system is really helpful to give kids more responsibility and helping parents to have one less thing on their plate during the week.
Oct 28, 201944:28
Monthly Menu Planning

Monthly Menu Planning

Today we're going to dive in to monthly meal planning. We're going to talk about how to easily write a meal plan for the whole month, and how to stick to it. Having a dinner menu plan eliminates the panicked feeling you get when it's almost dinner time. Menu planning is actually a ministry to your family because it creates space for more family time, more money for family activities, and more peace during an already tense time of day.
Oct 21, 201919:32