The Abundant Life Podcast for Moms
Kristen Kay Johnson
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A real-life, real-faith conversation for moms seeking the abundant life Jesus has for us. Join Kristen as she shares God's wisdom from the Bible, funny Mom Moments, and a few of her favorite Mom Must-Haves.
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Jul 22, 2022
How to Strengthen Yourself in the Lord
Mom life is busy and stressful, but it doesn't have to be lacking in joy. Join Kristen as she explains how to enjoy the "glory days" of motherhood, and learn from King David's struggles to find strength in those moments where it may be failing. Plus, as in every episode, a "blast from the past" Mom Moment and an essential Mom Must Have Bible Study tool.
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Oct 21, 2021
Episode 21: "Dishing" with Katie J. Trent
Join Kristen as she chats with friend Katie J. Trent about her new book Dishing Up Devotions. The interview focuses on how to combine life, cooking, and teaching our children about Jesus all into one easy activity. You'll love Katie and her new book! Plus, Katie shares her own Mom Moments and Mom Must Haves.
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Sep 15, 2021
Episode 20: Marriage, Building a Life and a Legacy
Marriage is so much more than just the wedding day! Kristen shares and reflects on what she has learned in her 14 years of marriage--how marriage is really the beautiful combining of two lives into one. Plus, a "kids say the darnedest things" Mom Moment, and another fabulous author for the Mom Must Have.
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Aug 27, 2021
Back to School Prayers with Steph Thurling - Part 2
Continuing the interview with Steph Thurling from the Raising Prayerful Kids ministry, Kristen and Steph discuss ways to help cover your kids in prayer while they're at school, as well as ways to help your kids pray for themselves at school. And, the Mom Moment and Mom Must Have are vacation themed!
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Aug 13, 2021
Episode 18: Raising Prayerful Kids with Steph Thurling, Part 1
Join Kristen as she interview her friend, Steph Thurling, Co-founder of the Raising Prayerful Kids ministry. Learn how to teach kids of all ages to become prayerful kids! Great ideas and resources! Plus, Steph shares a Mom Moment and a couple of her Mom Must Haves.
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Jul 28, 2021
Episode 17: When You Have an Epic Mom Fail
All moms mess up, but it's what we do AFTER we mess up that makes a difference. Join Kristen as she shares one of her mess ups and how to handle them to keep the power of God flowing in your life. Plus, a messy Mom Moment and an epic Mom Must Have.
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Jul 7, 2021
Episode 16: Jesus, Take the Wheel...in my Parenting
If anything can make you feel weak and underqualified, it's motherhood. But thankfully, we have a God who stands ready to "take the wheel" for us. Find out the key to unlocking God's strength for us as mothers. Also, enjoy a sweet Mom Moment and Mom Must Have!
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Jun 25, 2021
Episode 15: Keeping the Faith When Our Kids Struggle
It's hard to see our children suffer, but God is always in control: of our lives and our kids' lives. With God's word and his help, we can remember this and keep the faith even when our kids struggle. Also, don't miss this episode's Mom Moment and new Mom Must Have!
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Jun 9, 2021
Episode 14: Trusting God with Our Kids
We may easily say we trust God with our kids, but when we see them struggle or watch them be sick, is saying that so easy? In this episode, Kristen provides encouragement and truth for moms to reassure them that yes, God can be trusted with our kids. Plus, another funny Mom Moment and a cleaning Mom Must Have.
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May 24, 2021
Episode 13: How to Read the Bible with Your Kids
Moms who are believers want to raise kids who choose to be believers too, and part of that is teaching them to read the Bible. Kristen shares tips to read the Bible with your kids and help them understand and apply what they read. Plus, a spring-related Mom Moment and Kristen's favorite iced coffee drinks.
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May 6, 2021
Episode 12: The Joy of the Lord is My Strength...What does that mean anyway?
As she wraps up her series on worship, Kristen takes a look at the popular song "The Joy of the Lord is My Strength" by Rend Collective. What does it mean? How can we be strengthened by joy? Kristen dives into the word to answer those questions and more. Plus a spring-related Mom Moment and an essential summer Mom Must Have.
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Apr 21, 2021
Episode 11: Praising God in Nature
Continuing on with her series on worship, Kristen takes a look at God's creation, how it reveals God's glory, and how it prompts us to praise. A fun, boy-themed Mom Moment and another great Mom Must Have book recommendation follow the faith conversation.
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Feb 3, 2021
Episode 10: How to Praise God in the Hallways of Life
Sometimes it's easy to worship God. We're thankful for a certain blessing, or we have a strong sense of his presence. But sometimes, it's hard. More often than not, it's when we find ourselves in the hallways of life: the waiting, the in-between. Kristen discusses how we can worship even in these hard moments because God calls us to do just that. But when we do, he brings the blessing! Plus, a meal-time Mom Moment and a yummy Mom Must-Have.
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Jan 20, 2021
Episode 9 - Cultivating an Atmosphere of Worship with Andrea Olson
This episode begins a new series focusing on worship. To start things off, Kristen interviewed Andrea Olson: worship leader, song-writer, and founder of Overflow Worship. She shares how to create a home that inspires worship and gratitude towards God. The Mom Moments and Mom Must-Haves also come from her!
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Jan 6, 2021
Episode 8: Fighting Your Battles with God's Armor
On the last episode, Kristen talked about the weapon we have against Satan: God's word. But we also have a pretty good defense system: the armor of God. Learn how to "put on" each piece and live life victoriously! As always, enjoy a funny Mom Moment, and a Mom Must-Have from the beauty department.
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Dec 23, 2020
Episode 7: How to Put Satan in His Place
In this next installment of the Living Life Without Fear Series, Kristen looks at the power we have over our enemy, Satan. She shares how to use Sword Scriptures to keep Satan off your back. Plus, a funny, maybe a little gross, Mom Moment, and another Mom Must-Have Netflix recommendation.
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Dec 9, 2020
Episode 6: The Key to Peace? Leave Your Worries with God
This episode continues on with the importance of prayer, but adds a crucial element: we are to pray and then leave our requests with God. Kristen shares with you how to do just that. In addition, listen to a funny "time out" related Mom Moment, and discover one of Kristen's favorite authors.
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Nov 25, 2020
Episode 5: How to Turn Your Worries into Prayers
Kristen continues on with her mission to live a fearless life. This episode teaches you how to turn worries and anxious thoughts into prayers using Philippians 4:6-7. During Mom Moments she plays a fun "Never Have I Ever" game and shares a Mom Must-Have kitchen hack.
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Nov 11, 2020
Episode 4: Using Praise as a Weapon Against Worry
One sure way to fight fear, worry and anxiety is through praise and worship. Kristen shares the how and why because, after all, it is impossible to praise God and simultaneously worry. After the faith talk, hear the latest mom moment and mom must-have.
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Oct 28, 2020
Episode 3: Why Worry and Fear Steal Our Joy
This week begins a series about how to live a fearless life. The first topic: why worry and fear steal our joy and how to stop them.
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Oct 28, 2020
Epidsode 2 - The Gospel
Pursuing abundant life is a noble cause, but without Jesus, all our efforts will be futile. How do you get Jesus in your life and have access to true abundant life? Listen to find out.
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Sep 21, 2020
Episode 1: How Moms Can Pursue an Abundant Life in Jesus
On this first episode, Kristen dives into her main message: helping moms seek and find the abundant life Jesus promises us in John 10:10.
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