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Don't Mom Alone Podcast - Craving Peace? How Sabbath and Nature Can Restore Your Soul :: Eryn Lynum [Ep 524]
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Craving Peace? How Sabbath and Nature Can Restore Your Soul :: Eryn Lynum [Ep 524]

Don't Mom Alone Podcast

05/26/25

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Today Eryn Lynum joins me to share about the beautiful connection between nature and rest. Sabbath has become such a hot topic right now but Eryn had to learn from age 14 how to rest like her life depended on it when she was diagnosed with Addison's disease. She is now a homeschooling mom of four, a master naturalist, author, and business owner. Her family is committed to their family values and weekly sabbath amid a very full life. She reminds us of some deep ancient truths that God created us to fully live and gives us tools to find new rhythms. We explore:
  • How Jesus taught through nature
  • The meaning of “Shabbat” — to stop and to delight
  • How to build in Selah pauses (even if you only have 5 minutes!)
  • God meant for the sabbath to be a celebration, not a stuffy rule following day
  • Rest is the perfection of vital activity- what is vital in this season for your family
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Previous Episode

Today we are live and in person in my office with Lee Cordon and Barrett Ball! My real-life friends have created a comprehensive guide for senior year and beyond. We cover the logistical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that every family walks through—from managing the college application process to preparing for big transitions at home. This conversation is packed with practical tips, encouragement, and insights every high school parent needs to hear. Here are some of the many topics covered in today’s episode:
  • Building a realistic college list and setting financial expectations early
  • Finding safe support systems that don’t fuel anxiety for students or parents
  • Summer prep checklist: housing deposits, senior photos, Greek life, dorm lists
  • What to get started on in Junior year to make Senior year more enjoyable and less stressful
  • Practical gift ideas and etiquette around graduation announcements
  • How to wait well with our kids and stay calm and collected to set the tone for your home

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Next Episode

Today Katie Kimball is here to show us how to help our kids gain life skills that last and contribute to the family. Katie founded a program called Life Skills Now which covers topics from oil changes, to cooking, to entrepreneurship. She shares that competence equals confidence and with the rise of anxiety and depression, we want to give our kids all of the confidence and skills to succeed in this world. Summer is a perfect time to begin! Here are some topics we cover:
  • Why parenting can't be put on autopilot- we need to shift and change constantly
  • A list of 100 practical, emotional, and intellectual skills your kids can learn
  • Breaking chores into doable chunks instead of “just go clean the bathroom”
  • How to create a "Summer Skills List" with your kids that fosters ownership and choice
  • How to teach them skills that are hands-on, minds-on, hearts-on
  • How critical thinking and open-ended questions shape kids' future decision-making
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