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 Chrys’s powerful strategy to encourage the teens and young adults in your life to develop a love for reading. Whether you’re focused on spiritual growth, personal development, or pouring into the next generation, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt encouragement.

What You’ll 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.

• Chrys’s 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 Chrys’s tips for making reading fun and meaningful.

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

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Listener Challenge:

What’s 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

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 You’ll Learn in This Episode:

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

Monica’s 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:

• Monica Swanson’s Website
• Learn more about her homeschooling book

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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

Chrys and Shellie discuss ways parents can lead and bring stability when the world seems to be falling apart. We can’t ignore the ups and downs of the political world, but we put things in place, so our kids aren’t right in the middle of it.