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Learning Little Lessons

Learning Little Lessons

By Trudie Schar

The Learning Little Lessons podcast is where we talk about the little lessons God is teaching us.

Learning how to fill up on Jesus, so we can pour out to others. All the while bringing Him more glory.

Grab a salted-carmel hot cocoa (my favorite), put your feet up .... okay, okay, I know all that sounds blissful, but reality is you got work to do ... so what ever you’re doing put in those headphones and let’s tune it all out and have a chat.

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30. Stop hanging out in the Lobby — there is so much more with guest Hannah Nitz

Learning Little LessonsApr 27, 2020

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Sister Share — Storytime with Bea — Shayna

Sister Share — Storytime with Bea — Shayna

Recording from Sister Share 2024. Storytime with Bea is a question panel. This year we had six different gals in six different seasons of life — they each share the benifits, challenges, and their unique role in the church . In this episode Shayna gives you a peek into the life of a young married.
Mar 27, 202412:05
Sister Share — Storytime with Bea — Carlie

Sister Share — Storytime with Bea — Carlie

Recording from Sister Share 2024. Storytime with Bea is a question panel. This year we had six different gals in six different seasons of life — they each share the benifits, challenges, and their unique role in the church . In this episode Carlie gives you a peek into the life of a single gal.
Mar 20, 202407:51
Sister Share — Commisioned — Lynne

Sister Share — Commisioned — Lynne

Our Keynote Speaker from Sister Share 2024
Mar 13, 202438:38
A story of redemption with Julie Rose

A story of redemption with Julie Rose

Listen in to a recording from Mom’s Night 2022. Julie shares the story of her husband’s conversion.
Nov 11, 202234:42
Fostering Friendships with Kelly & Jina

Fostering Friendships with Kelly & Jina

Recording from Mom’s Night 2022. Listen in as Toni asks these gals for their best tips for fostering friendships with our husbands and friends.
Nov 03, 202219:33
What Rocks are in Your Wagon?
Oct 27, 202201:04:55
Sister Share 2022 — Workshop & Question Panel — Spiritual Gifts with Carolyn Andrej & friends

Sister Share 2022 — Workshop & Question Panel — Spiritual Gifts with Carolyn Andrej & friends

Recording from Sister Share. This recording starts with a workshop from Carolyn Andrej titled “Discovering what God has Given You”. The recording then jumps to a question panel titled “Finding & using My Gifted Passion”. Diane Jarrett (administration thru board membership), Becky Bauman(serve/help thru family), Courtney Ramsier (serve/help thru teen girls), Kelsey Ballard(hospitality thru foster care), Larisa Maibach (teaching), Connie Bauman (hospitality), Melanie Tomic (service/evangelism)
Apr 14, 202257:04
Sister Share 2022— Thriving Looks a lot like Worship — Trudie Schar

Sister Share 2022— Thriving Looks a lot like Worship — Trudie Schar

Recording from Sister Share
Apr 07, 202228:57
Sister Share 2022 — StoryTime with Bea — Thriving Through Seasons of Survival with SueEllen Maibach

Sister Share 2022 — StoryTime with Bea — Thriving Through Seasons of Survival with SueEllen Maibach

Listen in as SueEllen shares her story of her husband’s illness and passing and how she survived through that with four young children.
Apr 06, 202252:45
Sister Share 2022 — Courage in the Face of Survival — Sheila Gucker

Sister Share 2022 — Courage in the Face of Survival — Sheila Gucker

Keynote Speaker at Sister Share March 19th, 2022
Mar 28, 202201:04:15
53. Doing the Next Right Thing with Julie Bauman

53. Doing the Next Right Thing with Julie Bauman

Listen in to Julie’s story. She shares the amazing story of how God lead her as a single mom of three young children. She also gives us advice for how to support your friends that seem to be doing crazy things for God.
Feb 10, 202243:01
52. When You are in a Fearful Place with Marsha Rufener (part two)

52. When You are in a Fearful Place with Marsha Rufener (part two)

Part two of my conversation with Marsha. On this episode Marsha shares practical ways to manage when you are fearful of the future.
Feb 03, 202229:38
God’s Faithfulness to the Widow — with Marsha Rufener

God’s Faithfulness to the Widow — with Marsha Rufener

Join me as I talk to Marsha Rufener about how she has seen God’s Faithfulness this past year.
Jan 27, 202245:05
50 Why you should join us for the Ruth Study with Abbie Gramm

50 Why you should join us for the Ruth Study with Abbie Gramm

Meet the author and get a inside peek at the new study!
Jan 05, 202215:08
Best Yes Book Club — Week Six

Best Yes Book Club — Week Six

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Dec 12, 202110:06
Best Yes Book Club — Week Five

Best Yes Book Club — Week Five

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Dec 06, 202112:42
Best Yes Book Club — Week Four

Best Yes Book Club — Week Four

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Nov 29, 202112:54
Best Yes Book Club — Week Three

Best Yes Book Club — Week Three

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Nov 22, 202115:44
Best Yes Book Club — Week Two

Best Yes Book Club — Week Two

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Nov 15, 202111:25
The Best Yes Book Club — Week One

The Best Yes Book Club — Week One

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Nov 08, 202112:54
44. Three Ways to Get Out of the Slump

44. Three Ways to Get Out of the Slump

*Self - explanatory
Dec 30, 202018:09
Sister Share - Ann Gerber

Sister Share - Ann Gerber

A recording of a workshop from Sister Share
Oct 30, 202032:49
Sister Share 2020 — Marsha Rufener; Holding on to Hope

Sister Share 2020 — Marsha Rufener; Holding on to Hope

A recording from Sister Share
Oct 30, 202028:43
Sister Share 2020 — StoryTime with Bea; Carolyn Andrej and Becca Steiner

Sister Share 2020 — StoryTime with Bea; Carolyn Andrej and Becca Steiner

A recording from Sister Share
Oct 30, 202001:08:23
Sister Share 2020 — Larisa Maibach; The First Believer

Sister Share 2020 — Larisa Maibach; The First Believer

A recording from Sister Share — 2020
Oct 30, 202024:46
43. Leaving a Legacy for Our Children — with author and speaker Ruth Adams
Aug 10, 202031:24
42. Are You Feeling Discouraged?

42. Are You Feeling Discouraged?

Do you feel confused right now? Me too!

Here are three tips I’ve been trying to keep in mind
1. We don’t have to understand.
2. We don’t have to look the same.
3. We need to love.

Listen in!
Aug 07, 202012:31
41. Letting Our Kids Grow Up On Their Own Time with Author and Speaker Sherri Seligson

41. Letting Our Kids Grow Up On Their Own Time with Author and Speaker Sherri Seligson

A couple of years ago Sherri told me a story that breathed hope into my homeschool mom life. Today I get the extreme honor of letting you hear this same story!

I’m so excited to have Sherri as a guest on the podcast today! I think this episode will remind you that even if it “seems” like your kids are behind… they really are not. Sherri shares practical ways to cheer your child on without labeling or pushing them too hard. She also reminds us that motherhood is important.

Listen in you will find out that — You ARE doing a good job.


Be sure to follow Sherri on all the socials @SherriSeligson, her website at www.sherriseligson.com, and YouTube also at Sherri Seligson.
Jul 28, 202033:54
40. Doing It Distracted

40. Doing It Distracted

So many times we are distracted — by other people or by our circumstances. In this episode I chat about Martha and something that stuck out to me in her story. I share a couple times where I was distracted. And a couple things to keep in mind when you find yourself distracted. Hopefully your biggest takeaway is that satan wants us distracted... because then we are not looking clearly at the things we can actually do something about — the people hearts right in front of us.
Jul 20, 202013:08
39. If you are called - He will make a way. Exploring the homeschool life With guest Cheryl Kischuk

39. If you are called - He will make a way. Exploring the homeschool life With guest Cheryl Kischuk

Listen in as Cheryl shares about her experiences as a public school, private school, and now homeschool teacher. She also gives great advice for the Mama you doesn’t feel qualified. And for when you are having one of “those days”. Give it a listen, you will be glad you did so. Follow Cheryl on Instagram and her website at Epiphanies365
Jul 13, 202033:06
38. Surrounding yourself with the right crowd isn’t just for kids.

38. Surrounding yourself with the right crowd isn’t just for kids.

I share about a sermon that encouraged me a while back. It was meant for kids... but as adults I realize it’s pretty important. Get in the right crowd. P.S. For the full, accurate, and complete softball story google... “Sara Tucholsky”. ;)
Jul 01, 202018:14
37. BURNOUT; Finding Rest in the Midst of It. With Rachel Rauch, BCND from Eiro Wellness
Jun 23, 202033:19
36. BURNOUT; practical answers for dealing with it. With Rachel. Rauch, BCND from Eiro Wellness

36. BURNOUT; practical answers for dealing with it. With Rachel. Rauch, BCND from Eiro Wellness

Part Two of our series on BURNOUT is here!! In this episode Rachel and I talk about practical answers for dealing with with burnout. The list includes caffeine, diet, exercise, rhythms of rest, and herbs. Don’t expect a list of rules or list of things you use not do. Really, I think you will be pleasantly surprised! There is one little thing on this list that you’ve been meaning to do anyways... Rachel will encourage you to take that one next step toward living without burnout.
Go have a listen! You will be glad you did!
Jun 16, 202022:58
35. Burnout; the symptoms and causes. With Rachel Rauch, BCND from Eiro Wellness

35. Burnout; the symptoms and causes. With Rachel Rauch, BCND from Eiro Wellness

Rachel and I sit down to talk about BURNOUT. We discuss why burnout is a concern, and what it looks like. She shares how our body reacts to burnout and stress by increasing the cortisol levels to help us adapt. Rachel points us things that we do that also inadvertly add to increased cortisol. Lastly, she shares the negative symptoms that we begin to experience with cortisol is at a high level for too long.

She got me at ”stress without margins” and ”tired but wired”. Go give it a listen you will be able to relate.
Jun 09, 202016:10
Musings of a hurt toe... and the Body of Christ

Musings of a hurt toe... and the Body of Christ

A bit of musings about things I learned in the middle of the night as I dealt with a painful toe. Seems kind of silly to even write that, but go give it a listen. I think you will look at the body a little differently.

I speak first to myself, but I think you can relate... when we are hurting with something that others can’t see. When we are stopped in our tracks... discouraged, worried, fearful... There is a piece missing from the body. And of course, satan loves that. Satan doesn’t mind how he does it, he likes the body to stop working together.

God doesn’t need any of us. Yet He gets joy and pleasure when we as a body of Christians work together, when we hurt when others hurt and when we go out and be the part of the body we were created to be. That brings Him glory!

I hope you will come away with the reminder that EVERY part is important, every part is needed, and every part needs to care for each other.
Jun 04, 202019:03
33. The Introverted Mom Life with September McCarthy

33. The Introverted Mom Life with September McCarthy

During this episode I chat with author and speaker September McCarthy. We are talking about the introverted mom life; boundaries and balance at home, in ministry, and social invitations. September gives introverts permission to make time to refuel in purposeful ways. Be sure to connect with September on Instagram at SeptemberAnne. Check out her products for moms also on Instagram at SeptemberandCo
May 27, 202033:45
Dealing with the Lion in Your Back Yard.

Dealing with the Lion in Your Back Yard.

This week we are chatting about how satan is out to get us. I share seven ways to fight that ole devil. During the episode I read a “satan says... God says” list I read that my friend @marsharufener created. Her list proves Satan’s been lying to us. Go take a listen!
May 13, 202019:14
31. Clear Vision. Two Questions to Ask Yourself in 2020

31. Clear Vision. Two Questions to Ask Yourself in 2020

What is really important? You know lots of people had tag lines for this year “the year of perfect vision” Imagine if God was out to give us perfect vision in 2020. Imagine if He was out to show us the things that really matter to us.
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What would He do? Give us time to rest? A lot of time to be with our favorite people? Time to step away from the traditions and rules we’ve created for our worship at church. A time to get a good look at what are kids are learning in school, and perhaps see where they are struggling. A good chance to get back around the kitchen table with our family again.
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I am asking myself two questions. Listen in.
May 04, 202015:41
30. Stop hanging out in the Lobby — there is so much more with guest Hannah Nitz

30. Stop hanging out in the Lobby — there is so much more with guest Hannah Nitz

My friend Hannah Nitz has been Christian for almost forever, but recently she found out there is so much more. She tells her story of how God wrecked her and took her to a place where she realized there is so much more to a relationship with God. She tells how she’s been hanging out in the lobby of the resort, but there is a whole resort full of goodness. Listen in you will love her energy :)
Apr 27, 202024:47
29. Holy Hustle & Quieting the Shout of Should with Author Crystal Stine
Apr 20, 202035:08
28. Disappointments

28. Disappointments

We all have disappointments. Maybe even more today than we did at the start of 2020. We can’t stuff it all inside us, we can’t give satan an inch. Get the disappointments in the open, grieve them, that way you can move on. Move on and Worship!!
Apr 15, 202017:17
27. Not changing the view. But the perspective.

27. Not changing the view. But the perspective.

I found myself looking out of a dirty window. Cleaning it did not change my view. But boy... it sure changed my perspective. Maybe you need a little perspective change with COVID-19. Listen in as I tell a couple stories from history that gave me a bit of perspective change.
Apr 11, 202019:31
Trusting God — Sister Share Online

Trusting God — Sister Share Online

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Mar 21, 202016:23
God’s Timing is Perfect

God’s Timing is Perfect

Special Sister Share Online Episode... featuring three stories of God showing up in the perfect timing. These stories are from Sue Weaver, Larisa Maibach, and Jill Welti
Mar 21, 202029:11
26. Take Two. Five little lessons about marriage

26. Take Two. Five little lessons about marriage

Marriage is such a learning process. I don’t think I’ll ever have it all figured out. This episode I share five little things I’ve been learning. 1. Team. 2. Be a Student of your spouse. 3. Intimacy is glue. 4. Go to bed angry sometimes. 5. The enemy is satan.
Feb 28, 202014:30
25. Coming Alongside Our Children

25. Coming Alongside Our Children

Join me, as Kira and Kenzie from Alongside Them, chat about discipling our children. We talk about what discipling looks like, why it’s important, and how to go about doing it.
Feb 21, 202018:33
24. Dealing With Difficult People. Boundaries; part 3 of 3. With Podcast Guest Erica Steffen

24. Dealing With Difficult People. Boundaries; part 3 of 3. With Podcast Guest Erica Steffen

In episode two of our series on Boundaries we talked about lots of practical things. In episode three Erica shares some advice she learned that helps us deal with these difficult people. We chat about what to do if you are struggling with the first steps of setting boundaries. We end the series by reminding everyone the end goal; more balanced relationships, healthy boundaries, all framed in God’s love.
Feb 05, 202017:18
23. Dealing with Difficult People; Boundaries. Part 2 of 3. With Podcast Guest Erica Steffen

23. Dealing with Difficult People; Boundaries. Part 2 of 3. With Podcast Guest Erica Steffen

Last week we chatted about trash dumping neighbors... this week Erica and I are putting some words to this analogy. We paint some pictures of what this looks like in real life. We add some feeling words to how it feels when our boundaries are violated. During the episode, Erica mentions the book Boundaries for Your Soul by Alison Cook and Kimberly Miller. (Find link here: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Your-Soul-Overwhelming-Thoughts/dp/1400201616) We chat about practical ways to deal with boundaries pushers... react/respond.
Jan 29, 202021:50
22. Dealing With Difficult People; Boundaries Part 1 of 3. With Podcast guest Erica Steffen

22. Dealing With Difficult People; Boundaries Part 1 of 3. With Podcast guest Erica Steffen

How do you love people that are a negative force in your life?? The answer to that question really begins with learning about boundaries.

My friend, Erica Steffen and I sat down and chatted about Boundaries. We talk about the book by Dr Henry Cloud and John Townsend. We talk about how difficult people tend to put their “trash” inside our fence. We chat about how to live by a trash dumping neighbor.

This is part one of a three part series. The trash dumping analogy, in this episode, sets us up to discuss what these trash dumping neighbors look like in real life. Be sure to look for part two next week!
Jan 22, 202016:23
21. Because You Ask Not

21. Because You Ask Not

What have you been asking God? Have you really asked or are you whining? What do you actually want? I chat about some lessons I’m learning about asking and know what I really want. And then, what am I really doing about it. Is my everyday life pointing to what is really important to me?? Take a listen! I pray you are blessed.
Jan 19, 202016:48