Blessings and Motherhood

Mar 27 2025 61 ep. 37 mins 41
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Join Ginny Tran and Delise Germond for a show that brings encouragement, and solidarity from a classical, Christian perspective; celebrating the blessings and challenges of motherhood in every season.

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Bringing Up Girls

Mar 27 2025 42 mins  
Ever wondered why your approach to parenting daughters might need to be different than raising sons? Join Delise as she welcomes longtime homeschooling veteran Shelly Stockton who shares her wisdom from raising five daughters. After 25 years of homeschooling and now enjoying her role as a grandmother to six, Shelly offers invaluable insights on nurturing girls into godly women. Di

Trust the Process with Yating Haller

Mar 13 2025 28 mins  
Ever wonder how an immigrant from Taiwan with no homeschooling experience became a passionate advocate for classical education? In this heartfelt conversation, Delise speaks with Yating Haller, a book representative for Classical Conversations (CC) in Central Indiana and homeschool mom of seven years. Born in Taiwan and raised in Singapore, Yating shares her remarkable journey fr

Raising Readers in a Digital Age with Lisa Bailey

Feb 27 2025 51 mins  
"Your children need you to love them. They need to know they are worthy of your time—that they are not a distraction from the important work you're doing, but they ARE the important work." Lisa Bailey shares this profound insight and more from her 21-year homeschooling journey. Discover her ingenious "Hot Chocolate Coffee Break" technique that transformed her parenting, gain pers

Navigating Big Feelings

Feb 13 2025 55 mins  
Looking for insights on emotional intelligence and parenting? Join Delise for a fascinating conversation with Noble Gibbons, the "EQ Gangster"! From West Point graduate to emotional intelligence coach, Noble shares his personal journey from being emotionally unaware to helping others develop emotional literacy. Learn practical tools like the "Gorilla APE" method and discover how to

Keep it Simple! Essential Tips for Homeschooling with Jill Philbrick

Jan 30 2025 40 mins  
Can a simple stick in the sand really be all you need to teach your child? In this illuminating episode, Delise welcomes back special guest Jill Philbrick, a veteran homeschooling mom and long-time member of the Classical Conversations community. In this heartwarming episode, Jill shares her wisdom on finding God's presence in everyday moments through what she calls the "treasure

Speaking the Truth in Love with Lisa Whittle

Jan 16 2025 53 mins  
"Is it possible to over-emphasize Jesus to your kids?" Author Lisa Whittle tackles this provocative question and more in a candid conversation about faith-filled parenting. From launching adult children to teaching truth in love, Lisa shares hard-won wisdom from her motherhood journey while offering a sneak peek at her upcoming "Body and Soul" project that challenges cultural messa

Falling In Love with The Arts with Courtney Sanford

Jan 02 2025 41 mins  
Looking for ways to nurture your child's creativity without stifling their natural genius? Join host Delise as she interviews Courtney Sanford, founder of The Delightful Art Co. and author of "Marvelous to Behold." A former graphic designer turned homeschool mom, Courtney shares her journey of integrating art education with classical learning, discusses creative approaches to teach

Is This Goodbye?

Dec 19 2024 20 mins  
Big changes are coming to Blessings and Motherhood! Join hosts Delise and Jenny as they reminisce about favorite past episodes - from homeschooling wisdom with Jennifer Courtney to navigating family rhythms with Michelle Oliver - and share important updates about the future of the podcast. Mark your calendar for the 2025 National Commencement, May 16-17, 2025, in sunny Southern Pi

Dear Santa... Please Check 'Yes' or 'No' (Re-Air)

Dec 05 2024 36 mins  
In this special replay episode, co-hosts Delise and Ginny discuss different approaches to handling Santa Claus in Christian households. Using classical tools of learning, they explore personal experiences, faith perspectives, and how each family navigates the balance between holiday magic and biblical truth. The hosts share updates on how their approaches have evolved since the ori

How To Be Thankful In A Difficult Season

Nov 21 2024 18 mins  
How do you find gratitude when you're struggling? Ginny and Delise explore finding thankfulness in difficult seasons. Through meaningful Scripture passages from Nahum to James, they share personal experiences about waiting on God's timing, learning to be quick to listen but slow to speak, and the importance of community during challenging times. A perfect listen for anyone needing