Meant For This is a motivational and workshop-style podcast designed to help you fight for humanity and liberation in the world. Here, we deconstruct systems, thoughts, and ideas that have been holding us back from who we are called to be by having tough conversations that intersect faith, self-worth, social justice, mental health, careers, and more. Join writer, speaker, and educator Caroline J. Sumlin as she invites you to rediscover yourself, reclaim the freedom you are worth, and change the world with one simple faith-filled act of resistance at a time.
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
In today's episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, we are continuing with our Manage All The Things Series! This is a 5-day series that will feature 10-minute minisodes every day this week. Each episode corresponds with the 5-day Manage All The Things Challenge that I am hosting right now!
In this FREE, 5-day challenge, you will receive a new video training to your inbox every day that will help you push past self-sabotaging behaviors, prioritize what really matters, create a simple routine so you can get your time back, and own the missions God is calling you to in this season.
You don't want to miss this. Sign up for the challenge right here!
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
In today's episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, we are continuing with our Manage All The Things Series! This is a 5-day series that will feature 10-minute minisodes every day this week. Each episode corresponds with the 5-day Manage All The Things Challenge that I am hosting right now!
In this FREE, 5-day challenge, you will receive a new video training to your inbox every day that will help you push past self-sabotaging behaviors, prioritize what really matters, create a simple routine so you can get your time back, and own the missions God is calling you to in this season.
You don't want to miss this. Sign up for the challenge right here!
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
In today's episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, we are kicking off the Manage All The Things Series! This is a 5-day series that will feature 10-minute minisodes every day this week. Each episode corresponds with the 5-day Manage All The Things Challenge that I am hosting right now!
In this FREE, 5-day challenge, you will receive a new video training to your inbox every day that will help you push past self-sabotaging behaviors, prioritize what really matters, create a simple routine so you can get your time back, and own the missions God is calling you to in this season.
You don't want to miss this. Sign up for the challenge right here!
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Today, on the Mission Motherhood Podcast, we're talking all about boundaries and how to confidently set them with our children (without the guilt.)
Boundary setting is extremely important for many different reasons. However, we often let distorted messages in society as well as this unnecessary mom-guilt stop us from setting necessary boundaries with our children. This leaves mothers feeling more overwhelmed, touched out, and frustrated than necessary. This allows mothers to feel like their own boundaries and limitations no longer matter because they are mothers, which just isn't true. This can also lead to children not learning the importance of respecting other people's boundaries AND the importance of setting and respecting their own boundaries.
As you can see, boundaries are a big deal, and that's why we're talking about it on today's episode.
In this episode you will learn:
1) Why boundaries are extremely important
2) How to stop feeling guilty around setting boundaries
3) 5 practical ways to set boundaries with confidence
For full show notes, click here.
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
In today's episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, I'm laying out my entire daily routine for you. A to Z. Soup to nuts. All the tea.
Many of you have asked me to do this for a while so I’m super excited for you to listen to this episode and get a very realistic idea of how I manage our daily routine that includes homeschooling, running my business, incorporating my self-care, partnering with my husband, managing my health, and more.
This episode answers everything.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
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How I use anchor times to keep me on track throughout the day
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How I maintain the mindest of flexible, yet structured when it comes to our routine
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How I make time to effectively run my business as a busy, homeschooling, work from home mama
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How I partner with my husband to get things done
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Areas of weakness with my own routine that I’m currently working on
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How I created my routine based on what works best for me and my family and not what works for someone else
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And more…
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Featured in today's episode:
Roots Apothecary: authentic plant therapy (use code CAROLINEJSUMLIN for 20% off)
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
What would happen if it became the norm for mothers to love being with their kids? I mean, like, full time being with their kids. What if that were the norm? What if the cultural norm of doing life apart from our children and even our spouses more often than we’re together was completely changed? What do you think that world would look like?
We answer these questions and more in this episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast. We dive deep into what God is really communicating to us during these unprecedented times and how we, as mothers and believers, can use this opportunity to show the world that THIS is how we are supposed to do life: WITH our families MORE that we are APART from them.
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For full show notes, click here: www.carolinejsumlin.com/articles/mamariseup
Featured in today's episode:
My fave toys and learning tools for homeschool (Things They Love - code: MISSIONMAMA)
The skincare line that has dramatically changed my skin (Rosen Skincare - code: CAROLINEJ20)
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
In this episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, I am sharing with you three simple things that everyone needs to do before we really get into the swing of the new school year within the next week. These simple things will not only help you get physically ready in your home for learning and working together as a family, but they will also help you get your mind in the right place to replace the weariness and frustration with joy and intention.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
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The importance of having a mindset sesh with Jesus (and how to have one)
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The importance of getting your routine in order NOW so you can spend some time making tweaks before things really get started
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Why you need to organize your work and learning areas in your home to provide structure and boundaries in your day (and some tips to get started)
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How keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus allows for joy and grief to co-exist
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How you are already victorious in this season because God has already gone before you and run the race!
Featured in today's episode:
The CBD oil I’ve been using and LOVING! (use code: caroline for 10% off!)
My new favorite afternoon pick-me-up coffee replacement! (use code: missionmotherhood for 10% off!)
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
In this episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, we are inviting Stephanie Clarisse, Focus Coach for Christian moms, onto the show to teach us how to create a simple, effective morning routine that surrenders our day to the Lord. The best part, this routine can be done in literally five minutes.
Yep, that's right. Just five minutes with your kids underfoot. It's so simple, yet so powerful. You don't want to miss this life-changing episode.
A note: there are a few audio issues that weren't able to be fixed in post-production, however they do not take away from the valuable content of this episode.
Mentioned in today's show:
Grap Stephanie’s affirmations for every mama
Sign up to get Stephanie’s weekly devos straight to your inbox
Listen to the 500 Seconds to Joy Podcast
Get a 20 min free coaching sesh with Stephanie
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
We've been in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic for 6 months now and in many ways, it feels like we're just getting started. Especially with schools starting back up in just a few short weeks. Pretty soon, we will be navigating round 2 of distant/virtual learning. Some of you all will be fully homeschooling your kids for the first time. Some of you all will be doing a hybrid program. Some of you are sending your kids to school, but with all the new protocols in place, it feels completely different this time.
The reality of being a mother and a parent during the pandemic is about to hit us in the face again, but this time, if we act now, we have time to get prepared.
Tune into today's episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast for practical steps you need to take right now to get your home and family back to the basics and prepared to manage life at home during the pandemic without going crazy.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to own the decisions your family makes no matter what they are
- Exactly how you need to organize your home so it serves you and your family well with your extra time at home
- How to get started with creating routines and systems that will meet the needs of your family in this very challenging season
Mentioned in this episode:
The Back to Home Workshop: Gearing Up For COVID Round 2 (click here to enroll now)
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
In this episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, I’m teaching you three steps you can take to stop doing all the things once and for all. Yes, just three steps. Listen and learn, my friend.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
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Surrender your priorities to the Lord and take His lead as to how you should conquer them strategically and intentionally.
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Re-frame your mindset around your priorities so that you can stop believing the lie that everything is on you.
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Re-structure how you tackle your tasks in a way that alleviates stress and pressure while allowing you to get things done.
Featured in today's episode: Things They Love
Use code MISSIONMAMA for 10% off your first purchase
For full show notes, click here.