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Oct 24 • 24:16
Raising Boys with Character: Monica Swanson on Homeschooling, Parenting, and Life-Changing Character Development
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Raising Boys with Character: Monica Swanson on Homeschooling, Parenting, and Life-Changing Character Development

October 24, 2024 • 24:16 • Chrys Howard and Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

In this inspiring episode of Rocking It Grand, we sit down with Monica Swanson, the incredible mom of four boys, author, and homeschool advocate. Monica shares her journey of raising her sons with intentionality, teaching them strong values, and fostering their unique personalities.

What Youll Learn in This Episode:

  • Monicas approach to homeschooling and why she believes it can be a great option for some families.
  • Insights from Monicas homeschooling book designed to support parents considering this path.
  • The life-changing benefits of Monicas character development course, offered three times a year.
  • Practical advice on parenting with purpose and teaching character in todays world.

Monicas wisdom, energy, and relatable approach make this episode a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about raising the next generation with integrity and strength.

Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Follow Us:

  • Listen to the full episode here: RedCircle Episode Link
  • Subscribe to Rocking It Grand for more insightful conversations with incredible guests.

Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Podcast:

Rocking it Grand

With Chrys Howard and Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Many times parents can't "see the trees " because the forest is overwhelming. Can I get an AMEN? Each week, Chrys and Shellie, seasoned moms and grandmas, help listeners see life lessons in the simple events that happen daily. If you could use some Godly parenting wisdom, encouragement and inspiration, along with some fun, real life stories, this podcast is for you! You can follow Chrys and Shellie on Instagram and Facebook or visit their website, RockingItGrand.com.
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Feb 6 • 19:46
Setting New Goals, Growing Closer to God, and Inspiring the Next Generation with Chrys and Shellie

Are you ready to step into the new year with fresh goals and a renewed sense of purpose? In this episode, Chrys and Shellie share their personal goals for growth and offer faith-filled inspiration to help you set meaningful intentions for the months ahead.

Discover how leaning on God can guide your journey and hear Chryss powerful strategy to encourage the teens and young adults in your life to develop a love for reading. Whether youre focused on spiritual growth, personal development, or pouring into the next generation, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt encouragement.

What Youll Learn in This Episode:

How to set achievable goals that align with your faith.

The importance of inviting God into your plans and trusting His timing.

Ways to grow personally and spiritually as you step into a new year.

Chryss creative approach to inspiring teens and young adults to read more.

How to build habits that reflect your values and priorities.

Actionable Takeaways:

1. Write down one faith-driven goal you want to achieve this year.

2. Identify a young person in your life and encourage them to pick up a new book, sharing Chryss tips for making reading fun and meaningful.

3. Pray over your goals and ask God to direct your steps.

Connect with Us:

Follow on Instagram: @rockingitgrand

Subscribe HERE for More Episodes

Listener Challenge:

Whats one way you can grow closer to God and encourage someone else this year? Share your thoughts with us by tagging us on social media or leaving a comment!

Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Oct 24 • 24:16
Raising Boys with Character: Monica Swanson on Homeschooling, Parenting, and Life-Changing Character Development

In this inspiring episode of Rocking It Grand, we sit down with Monica Swanson, the incredible mom of four boys, author, and homeschool advocate. Monica shares her journey of raising her sons with intentionality, teaching them strong values, and fostering their unique personalities.

What Youll Learn in This Episode:

  • Monicas approach to homeschooling and why she believes it can be a great option for some families.
  • Insights from Monicas homeschooling book designed to support parents considering this path.
  • The life-changing benefits of Monicas character development course, offered three times a year.
  • Practical advice on parenting with purpose and teaching character in todays world.

Monicas wisdom, energy, and relatable approach make this episode a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about raising the next generation with integrity and strength.

Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Follow Us:

  • Listen to the full episode here: RedCircle Episode Link
  • Subscribe to Rocking It Grand for more insightful conversations with incredible guests.

Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Oct 17 • 21:07
What Can Parents to Help Their Kids Navigate the Political Turmoil

Chrys and Shellie discuss ways parents can lead and bring stability when the world seems to be falling apart. We cant ignore the ups and downs of the political world, but we put things in place, so our kids arent right in the middle of it. 

Oct 10 • 27:59
John Luke Robertson visits Rocking it Grand!

We should have titled this one 30 minutes of fun with John Luke! A young man whos got a lot of irons in the fire, yet being a dad is his favorite job. We talked about his other interests, like roasting coffee and running a summer camp, but hes an all-in dad first. He also had a surprise announcement so listen in for the inside track on something new.

Oct 3 • 31:37
A conversation with Sue Becker about her amazing bread!

What a conversation!! In 1991, Sue started her journey with milling her own wheat and has never looked back!! Its easier than we think and so good for our bodies. Listen as Sue explains the ease and benefits. You can find her at breadbeckers.com 

About the Host

Chrys Howard and Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Chrys Howard, the mother of Duck Dynasty’s, Korie Robertson, holds a degree in elementary education and spent ten years teaching children with learning differences. After teaching, she joined their family owned business, Howard Publishing, where she served as senior editor and Creative Director for twelve years.

Chrys, President and Founder of It’s a Mom Thing Ministries, hosted a weekly radio show and website by the same name for ten years. She has authored fourteen books, including the best-selling Hugs for Daughters and Motivationals for Moms, with over 1,000,000 books in print and has co-written two cookbooks and two children’s books with Kay Robertson as well as Strong and Kind and Duck Commander Devotionals for Kids with her daughter, Korie Robertson. Her most current book, Rockstar Grandparent, released in March 2019. Her lifestyle site, Rocking It Grand, with Shellie Tomlinson challenges grandparents to be all they can be to the next generation. Chrys is married to John Howard, has three grown children, fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. They live in West Monroe, LA.

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is an author, speaker, Bible study teacher and podcast host known for saying “Life is hard when it’s good, and it’s always better when you’re laughing.” Shellie’s best-selling humor books Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On and Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy! led Jeff Foxworthy to call her work, “Laugh out loud funny!” Her non-fiction titles, Heart Wide Open and Finding Deep and Wide are helping countless believers experience a deeper relationship with Christ, and her cookbook Hungry is a Mighty Fine Sauce with its companion devotional Devotions for the Hungry Heart feeds her readers bodies and souls!

Shellie and her farming husband, Phil, live in Lake Providence, Louisiana. They have two married children and six grandchildren. With the help of those grands, Shellie spends her summers trying to wear out a pontoon boat on the lake behind their home, and her winters dreaming of warmer days. According to her beloved labs, Beaux and Hank, Shellie is not spending enough time scratching doggie ears, but she is always trying to do better in that department.

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