http://cwahm.com/wordpress CWAHM is the place where Christian Stay at Home Moms, Working Moms and WAHMs find Work at Home Success Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:32:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 ©Jill Hart jill@cwahm.com (Jill Hart) jill@cwahm.com(Jill Hart) 1440 CWAHM, WAHM, Work at Home Moms, Christian, Women, Entrepreneur Christian Work at Home Moms Guests and Topics that matter to Christian moms. Jill Hart Jill Hart jill@cwahm.com No no http://www.cwahm.com/radio/itunescover144.jpg http://cwahm.com/wordpress 144 144 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2010/cwahm-podcast/listen-to-this-weeks-cwahm-network-talk-radio-for-christian-work-at-home-moms/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2010/cwahm-podcast/listen-to-this-weeks-cwahm-network-talk-radio-for-christian-work-at-home-moms/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:29:34 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=4501 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2010/cwahm-podcast/listen-to-this-weeks-cwahm-network-talk-radio-for-christian-work-at-home-moms/feed/ 0 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/an-interview-with-the-amazing-christian-band-a-road-less-traveled/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/an-interview-with-the-amazing-christian-band-a-road-less-traveled/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:32:42 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=4242 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/an-interview-with-the-amazing-christian-band-a-road-less-traveled/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Coming out of a strong and defining 2008, A Road Less Traveled presses into the future. In May 2008 two songs off their debut album ... Coming out of a strong and defining 2008, A Road Less Traveled presses into the future. In May 2008 two songs off their debut album ldquo;Rescuerdquo; gained national airplay and their single ldquo;Save Merdquo; settled into the top 30 at christianrock.net. Showing no sign of slowing, the goal for 2009 is to release the sophomore album called Of a Captive Heart in the fall. ldquo;These songs will dive deeper into the struggles and triumphs we have as a band and as individuals. The main goal is to create songs that people love, and love to sing along with,rdquo; says lead singer Zach Dietz. ldquo;Wersquo;ve always had compassion for the struggles that people go through day-to-day, and we wonrsquo;t waiver from that passion-- but this album will show that same concern in a different light, and slightly different sound.rdquo; Since teaming up with JMA Music INC., A Road Less Traveled has strengthened their front and is sure to push the limits since their beginnings as five good lsquo;ol boys from Texas. ldquo;I was highly impressed with the professionalism of A Road Less Traveled the first time I saw them. Since then, they have proven to be one of the more creative and harder working bands I know. These guys are great at creating an environment for God to move,rdquo; comments Michael ldquo;Kalelrdquo; Wittig, who co-owns JMA Music INC., with Joey Avalos, both formerly from the band Pillar. The group has also invested time and efforts into different charities and organizations throughout the past and look forward to working in a more hands-on manner with hunger relief organizations and teen crisis centers locally and nationally in the future. ldquo;Itrsquo;s important that we put our faith to action and get out in the community and meet the needs that we sing about from stage,rdquo; comments Chris Brown, bassist for the band. The grouprsquo;s momentum strengthened in November 2008 when they hit the road with Grammy nominated artists Superchick and their supporting acts, Stellar Kart and Article One for the ldquo;Rock What You Got Tour.rdquo; Amongst many highlights, the tour solidified a fan base that has proven faithful and unwavering for the group. ldquo;Rock What You Gotrdquo; was a nation-wide circuit that ended in West Palm Beach, Florida with Toby Mac, Family Force 5 and Reliant K. The festival featured one of the best line-ups in 2008 for Christian concert goers. ARLT guitarist Shawn Anglin noted, ldquo;Itrsquo;s a great feeling and quite humbling to have fans like we do that support us in every step. Every city we went to we had fans there to see us and support us, and that was a great feeling.rdquo; After winning awards in the past like the ldquo;Best Independent Band of 2007rdquo; in CCM Magazinersquo;s Readerrsquo;s Choice Awards and establishing themselves as one of the most in-demand indie Christian bands in Texas, the band played over 100 shows in 2008. They have more to prove. ldquo;Itrsquo;s great to win the awards we have, and Irsquo;m beyond grateful for those accomplishments, but I hate to be satisfied with that and ride the coat-tails of success. I hope we can create new success in the future,rdquo; says drummer Kuhrt Cowan. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/interview-with-author-jolene-philo-about-raising-special-needs-children-and-her-new-book-a-different-dream-for-my-child/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/interview-with-author-jolene-philo-about-raising-special-needs-children-and-her-new-book-a-different-dream-for-my-child/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:48:14 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=4182 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/interview-with-author-jolene-philo-about-raising-special-needs-children-and-her-new-book-a-different-dream-for-my-child/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Listen in as I talk with Jolene Philo, author of A Different Dream for My Child. Jolene shares about her journey as a parent of ... Listen in as I talk with Jolene Philo, author of A Different Dream for My Child. Jolene shares about her journey as a parent of a special needs, chronically ill child. She gives ideas on how to survive as a parent in this situation and also shares tips and advice on how to best reach out to these families. Post a comment to win 1 of 4 copies we're giving away!* About A Different Dream For My Child: For years, Jolene Philorsquo;s son was hospitalized many times as he battled a life-threatening birth defect. Far from home, without friends and family to support them, Jolene and her husband felt utterly and completely alone. Today, support networks for parents of critically or chronically ill children have improved, but most only provide for urgent physical needs. The devotional meditations in this book address the spiritual needs of these parents as the author shares her own life lessons, as well as those of other parents who have walked this road. "No matter how difficult the road," Philo writes, "you do not have to lose hope." Learn more about the book and Jolene at DifferentDream.com or find the book on Amazon. (*US entries only, Contest ends 12/4/09) Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/join-me-live-at-11am-est-10am-cst-9am-mst-8am-pst/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/join-me-live-at-11am-est-10am-cst-9am-mst-8am-pst/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:52 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=4156 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/join-me-live-at-11am-est-10am-cst-9am-mst-8am-pst/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Join us at 11am EST THURSDAYS for The CWAHM Network! Our guests this week: Linore Rose Burkard is the creator of "Inspirational Romance for the Jane ... Join us at 11am EST THURSDAYS for The CWAHM Network! Our guests this week: Linore Rose Burkard is the creator of "Inspirational Romance for the Jane Austen Soul." Her characters take you back in time to experience life and love during the Regency England era (circa 1800 - 1830). Her stories blend Christian faith and romance with well-researched details from the Regency period. AND Kathi Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored nearly 30 books and ghostwritten several others. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing in various venues and has been a guest on many radio and television programs. Kathi is a popular speaker at churches, womenrsquo;s clubs and retreats, and writersrsquo; conferences, and recently won the prestigious 2008 member of the year award from AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) at the annual Golden Scrolls award banquet. Kathi ldquo;Easy Writerrdquo; Macias lives in Homeland, CA, with her husband, Al, where the two of them spend their free time riding their Harley. Email in questions ahead of time (jill@cwahm.com) or join us in the LIVE CHAT during the show! (Go to Toginet.com and click on "Live Chat") JOIN US LIVE - Thursdays 11:00am EST at Toginet.com CLICK HERE! Jill's,Blog,,Podcast,,The,CWAHM,Network,Archives Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/archive-of-the-cwahm-network-for-111209/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/archive-of-the-cwahm-network-for-111209/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:07:57 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=4147 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/archive-of-the-cwahm-network-for-111209/feed/ 0 00:01:01 We chatted with guests Susan May Warren and Allan Jones. Author Susan May Warren shared with us about being a writer and about her new book, ... We chatted with guests Susan May Warren and Allan Jones. Author Susan May Warren shared with us about being a writer and about her new book, The Christmas Bowl. We had a great discussion about the theme of hospitality that runs through the book and how we can apply that to our daily lives. Allan Jones shared with us about his company, ContractorBusinessman.com, how his at-home workforce is making money and how you can, too. Listen LIVE Thursdays, 11am Eastern, at http://toginet.com/shows/christianworkathomemoms . On our next show: At 11:00am EST: Linore Rose Burkard is the creator of "Inspirational Romance for the Jane Austen Soul." Her characters take you back in time to experience life and love during the Regency England era (circa 1800 - 1830). Her stories blend Christian faith and romance with well-researched details from the Regency period. AND At 11:30am EST: Kathi Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored nearly 30 books and ghostwritten several others. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing in various venues and has been a guest on many radio and television programs. Kathi is a popular speaker at churches, womenrsquo;s clubs and retreats, and writersrsquo; conferences, and recently won the prestigious 2008 member of the year award from AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) at the annual Golden Scrolls award banquet. Kathi ldquo;Easy Writerrdquo; Macias lives in Homeland, CA, with her husband, Al, where the two of them spend their free time riding their Harley. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/listen-to-the-archive-of-todays-show/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/listen-to-the-archive-of-todays-show/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:28:03 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=4090 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/listen-to-the-archive-of-todays-show/feed/ 0 00:01:01 We have guests Lynne Ford and Linda Dickerhoof. Lynne is a radio personality at WBCL as well as a phenomenal speaker. She joins us today to ... We have guests Lynne Ford and Linda Dickerhoof. Lynne is a radio personality at WBCL as well as a phenomenal speaker. She joins us today to talk about finding the "one thing" that will make our life complete. Tune in to find out what your "One Thing" is! Linda is with VIPDesk.com, a company that hires at-home customer service reps. Tune in to hear her describe the jobs that VIPDesk has available and how you can apply! Listen LIVE Thursdays, 11am Eastern, at http://toginet.com/shows/christianworkathomemoms . On our next show: Author Susan May Warren shares with us about being a writer and about her new book, The Christmas Bowl. and Allan Jones shares with us about his company, ContractorBusinessman.com, how his at-home workforce is making money and how you can, too. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast,,The,CWAHM,Network,Archives Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/warren-wiersbe-radio-interview-transformation-study-bible/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/warren-wiersbe-radio-interview-transformation-study-bible/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:02:54 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=4010 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/warren-wiersbe-radio-interview-transformation-study-bible/feed/ 0 00:01:01 We're giving away 2 copies of ldquo;The Transformation Study Biblerdquo;, 2 copies of Dr. Wiersbersquo;s ldquo;BE Freerdquo; and 2 copies of ldquo;BE Hopefulrdquo; - enter ... We're giving away 2 copies of ldquo;The Transformation Study Biblerdquo;, 2 copies of Dr. Wiersbersquo;s ldquo;BE Freerdquo; and 2 copies of ldquo;BE Hopefulrdquo; - enter below to win!! Acclaimed Pastor Brings Experience, Wisdom to Transformation Study Bible Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is a pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker, and prolific writer.nbsp; What sets Wiersbe apart is his practical ability and sincere desire to help people understand Godrsquo;s Word.nbsp; This passion, reflected in his ldquo;BErdquo; series, has been an invaluable aid to pastors and laymen alike.Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as ldquo;the pastorrsquo;s pastorrdquo; and is one of Christianityrsquo;s most well known and trusted theologians. He has completed more than 150 books including the popular ldquo;BErdquo; series of commentaries on every book of the Bible.nbsp; This acclaimed series has sold over four million copies and has been a major tool in the hands of pastors, teachers, seminary students, and people who seek to understand and study the Bible. His latest project, The Transformation Study Bible (David C Cook), combines the wisdom and scholarly insights found in his ldquo;BErdquo; series with the timeless truth and impact of Godrsquo;s Word. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he continues to write and occasionally preach and teach. The Transformation Study Bible Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe Release Date: Sept. 1, 2009 Buy Now Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/intimacy-in-marriage/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/intimacy-in-marriage/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:14:40 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3945 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/intimacy-in-marriage/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Whew! That title woke you up, didn't it? This week on CWAHM we'll be talking about marriage. We're kicking off the week with help from ... Whew! That title woke you up, didn't it? This week on CWAHM we'll be talking about marriage. We're kicking off the week with help from Focus on the Family's Dr. Juli Slattery. Dr. Slattery is a Family Psychologist, Adjunct Professor/Focus Leadership Institute at FotF. I had the opportunity recently to speak with her about her newest book, No More Headaches: Enjoying Sex #38; Intimacy in Marriage. She shares openly and honestly about the struggles that women face when dealing with intimacy in marriage and draws from her own experiences to help women find joy in the marriage bed. Dr. Slattery is the author of several books including Finding the Hero in Your Husband: Surrendering the Way God Intended, Guilt-Free Motherhood: Parenting with Godly Wisdom and Beyond the Masquerade: Unveiling the Authentic You. Her passion is applying biblical wisdom to the everyday lives of women and families. She shares her message with a combination of humor, candor, and foundational truth. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/dr-paul-meier-visits-cwahm-to-talk-about-postpartum-depression/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/dr-paul-meier-visits-cwahm-to-talk-about-postpartum-depression/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:55:09 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3835 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/dr-paul-meier-visits-cwahm-to-talk-about-postpartum-depression/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Eighty percent of all pregnant women struggle with depression during or after their child's birth.nbsp; But there is good news about postpartum mood disorders - ... Eighty percent of all pregnant women struggle with depression during or after their child's birth.nbsp; But there is good news about postpartum mood disorders - they are almost 100% treatable. In this definitive guide to postpartum depression, written from a Christian perspective, Paul Meier, M.D., and Lynn Johnson, R.N., explains why this depression occurs, who is at risk, how to treat it, and where to find God in it all. The Postpartum Survival Guide offers hope-filled solutions that will help new mothers enjoy this special time in their lives.nbsp; Plus, it also contains helpful resources for fathers, family members, friends, pastors, and professionals.nbsp; This book is from Tyndale House Publishers and is available June 2009. Paul Meier is an MD/Psychiatrist/Ordained Minister who is the founder of the national chain of non-profit Christian psychiatry clinics, the Meier Clinics. He has authorednbsp;overnbsp;75nbsp;books, mostly Christian self-help books like Love is a Choice and Happiness is a Choice, but also a series of Bible Prophecy novels,nbsp;including The Third Millennium. He has been on many secular and Christian TV and radio shows, including Oprah Winfrey, Tom Snyder, Norman Vincent Peale, Joyce Meyer and many others. He has traveled to countries all over the world to train both professional and lay counselors, as well as missionaries and pastors, in the field of Christian Counseling. He taught full-time for twelve years at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he spent lots of extra time discipling promising young students like Tony Evans, John Trent, John Townsend, Henry Cloud and many others. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/author-shawn-grady-visits-cwahm/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/author-shawn-grady-visits-cwahm/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:09:43 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3820 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/author-shawn-grady-visits-cwahm/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Shawn Grady signed with Bethany House Publishers in 2008.nbsp; He was named ldquo;Most Promising New Writerrdquo; at the 39th Annual Mount Hermon Writers Conference.nbsp; Through ... Shawn Grady signed with Bethany House Publishers in 2008.nbsp; He was named ldquo;Most Promising New Writerrdquo; at the 39th Annual Mount Hermon Writers Conference.nbsp; Through the Fire is his debut novel. Shawn has served for over a decade as a firefighter and paramedic in northern Nevada. From fire engines and ambulances to tillered ladder trucks and helicopters, Shawnrsquo;s work environment has always been dynamic. The line of duty has carried him to a variety of locale, from high-rise fires in the city to the burning heavy timber of the eastern Sierras. Even Smoke Runs From the Fire. Firefighting burns in Aidan Orsquo;Neillrsquo;s blood, but his innate gift for reading flames has made him overconfident and sometimes puts lives in danger. When one call goes horribly wrong and a rookie is hurt, Aidan ends up suspended and finds himself questioning everything. It couldnrsquo;t have happened at a worse time. An arsonist is targeting Reno, leaving a scorched path of destruction. The department calls Aidan back, but his return is troubled. The gift he relied on for so long has gone silent and itrsquo;s as though the fires are coming for him, hunting him down. Teaming with a beguiling fire investigator who may know more than shersquo;s saying, Aidan must discover where his trust rests as the flames burn ever closer. An Explosive Blend of Action, Romance, and Danger. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/women-of-faiths-marilyn-meberg-visits-cwahm/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/women-of-faiths-marilyn-meberg-visits-cwahm/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:35:03 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3767 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/women-of-faiths-marilyn-meberg-visits-cwahm/feed/ 1 00:01:01 If you had a particularly thorny problem, yoursquo;d want to talk it over with Marilyn. Partly because shersquo;s a professional counselor (with two Masterrsquo;s Degrees). ... If you had a particularly thorny problem, yoursquo;d want to talk it over with Marilyn. Partly because shersquo;s a professional counselor (with two Masterrsquo;s Degrees). Partly because shersquo;d give you biblically sound, eminently practical advice...and partly because shersquo;d make you laugh so hard yoursquo;d feel better almost immediately. Marilyn has been enlightening, encouraging, educating, and entertaining Women of Faith audiences since we began these events. But donrsquo;t worrymdash;she still has plenty of wisdom and fresh insight to share! Shersquo;s the parent of two and proud grandmother of two more. Originally from the west coast, Marilyn now lives in Texas. About Marilyn Meberg's What To Do When the Roof Caves In: Every family and every person has been there in one way or another. It's the moment when everything falls apart unexpectedly. The roof has caved in. And the question immediately following comes from the rubble: Now what? Marilyn Meberg's What To Do When the Roof Caves In offers readers a certified counselor's answer to that question in their own lives. Moving from topic to topic,nbsp;she helps readers understand where their emotional responses are coming from when hard times hit. And she offers practical, sisterly advice to tackle those trials that seem like they can'tnbsp; be mended. Topics include: death and other major loss, financial crisis, abuse, marital infidelity, suicide, and more. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/learning-from-the-proverbs-31-woman-an-interview-with-kathi-macias/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/learning-from-the-proverbs-31-woman-an-interview-with-kathi-macias/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:35:14 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3762 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/learning-from-the-proverbs-31-woman-an-interview-with-kathi-macias/feed/ 1 00:01:01 Many (most?) of us wonder, Is it really possible to be like the Proverbs 31 woman?nbsp; I've shared with you my thoughts on the Proverbs ... Many (most?) of us wonder, Is it really possible to be like the Proverbs 31 woman?nbsp; I've shared with you my thoughts on the Proverbs 31 woman and so I thought I'd get another perspective. Kathi Macias, author of How Can I Run a Tight Ship When I'm Surrounded by Loose Cannons?: Proverbs 31 Discoveries for Yielding to the Master of the Seas, shares with us what she's learned from and about the Proverbs 31 woman. Learn more about Kathi at her website. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/sharing-christ-with-customers/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/sharing-christ-with-customers/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:55:16 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3741 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/sharing-christ-with-customers/feed/ 0 00:01:01 This week we've been discussing how to grow our faith as well as how to share Christ with others. To get a another perspective on ... This week we've been discussing how to grow our faith as well as how to share Christ with others. To get a another perspective on how we can best share our faith with our customers I spoke with Pastor Kary Oberbrunner, author of several books including The Fine Line: Re-envisioning the Gap between Christ and Culture. Kary shared some great tips with me on how to bring up spiritual topics and how much to share with the people we talk with. Click Here to read the article "What About Bob" that Kary mentions during the interview. :) Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/an-interview-with-andrew-peterson-author-of-north-or-be-eaten-and-a-contest/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/an-interview-with-andrew-peterson-author-of-north-or-be-eaten-and-a-contest/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:37:51 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3706 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/an-interview-with-andrew-peterson-author-of-north-or-be-eaten-and-a-contest/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Listen in as I chat with singer/songwriter/author Andrew Peterson. Andrew is known for his story-telling songs such as the Dove Award nominated song "Family Man." ... Listen in as I chat with singer/songwriter/author Andrew Peterson. Andrew is known for his story-telling songs such as the Dove Award nominated song "Family Man." Peterson is now a storyteller on paper as well with his second novel, North, Or Be Eaten, releasing this week. Last March, Waterbrook Press published the authorrsquo;s first fantasy novel, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, to critical acclaim. Garrison Keillorrsquo;s News from Lake Wobegon and The Chronicles of Narnia, along with bedtime tales Peterson spun for his daughter Skye and two sons Aedan and Jesse, inspired the book. Learn more about Andrew, his music and the Wingfeather Saga novels at Andrew-Peterson.com. Peterson has also launched an online artistsrsquo; community known as The Rabbit Room (www.rabbitroom.com). Here songwriters, artists, and authors converge to share ideas. Music can be heard, new and used books from favorite writers can be purchased. Itrsquo;s a place where imagination roams free and connection is made, two elements that seem to permeate everything Peterson touches. Listen to the interview and then fill in the form below for your chance to win a copy of Andrew Peterson's North, Or Be Eaten! Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/interview-with-rene-gutteridge-author-of-never-the-bride/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/interview-with-rene-gutteridge-author-of-never-the-bride/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:25:41 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3576 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/interview-with-rene-gutteridge-author-of-never-the-bride/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Tune in as author Rene Gutteride chats with us about her new co-authored book, Never The Bride. Rene shares about what it was like working ... Tune in as author Rene Gutteride chats with us about her new co-authored book, Never The Bride. Rene shares about what it was like working with a co-author for the first time, how the idea for the book (and movie!) came about and what it was like writing about romance from a spiritual angle. About Never The Bride: Jessie Stone has spent thirty-five years fantasizing about marriage proposals, wedding dresses, and falling in love. Shersquo;s been a bridesmaid eleven times, waved dozens of couples off to sunny honeymoons, and shopped in more department stores for half-price fondue pots than she cares to remember. But shopping in the love-of-her-life department hasn't been quite as productive. The man she thought she would marry cheated on her. The crush she has on her best friend Blake is at very besthellip;well, crushing. And speed dating has only churned out memorable horror stories. So when God shows up one day, in the flesh, and becomes a walking, talking part of her life, Jessie is skeptical. What will it take to convince her that God has a better love story than one of the thousands shersquo;s cooked up in her journals? Will she trust Him with her pen when it appears her dreams of being the bride are forever lost? A romantic comedy with a spiritual twist, Never the Bride is what it means to lose controlmdash;and getting more than any woman could ever imagine. Please visit the official movie website: http://www.neverthebridethemovie.com About Rene: Rene Gutteridge is the author of several novels, including Ghost Writer (Bethany House Publishers) The Boo Series and The Occupational Hazards Series (WaterBrook Press) and the Storm Series, (Tyndale House Publishers). She released My Life as a Doormat and The Ultimate Gift: the novelization for WestBow Press. She has also been published over forty times as a playwright, best known for her Christian comedy sketches. She studied screenwriting under a Mass Communications degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma City University, and earned the "Excellence in Mass Communication" award. She served as the full-time Director of Drama for First United Methodist Church for five years before leaving to stay home and write. She enjoys instructing at writers conferences and in college classrooms. She lives with her husband, Sean, a musician, and their children in Oklahoma City. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-podcast/interview-with-author-jill-williamson/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-podcast/interview-with-author-jill-williamson/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:11:42 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3571 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-podcast/interview-with-author-jill-williamson/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Author Jill Williamson joins me to chat about being a work-at-home mom, a youth pastor's wife and a brand new author. Jill and I met ... Author Jill Williamson joins me to chat about being a work-at-home mom, a youth pastor's wife and a brand new author. Jill and I met at a writer's conference a couple of years ago and it's SO exciting to see her book in print! Read my review of Jill's book, By Darkness Hid, here. ABOUT JILL: Jill Williamson is a novelist, dreamer, and believer. She writes stories that combine danger, suspense, and adventure for people of all ages. An avid reader, she started Novel Teen Book Reviews to help teens find great books to read. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two book-loving children. By Darkness Hid is her first novel. Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-podcast/an-interview-with-author-liz-johnson/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-podcast/an-interview-with-author-liz-johnson/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:01:58 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3567 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-podcast/an-interview-with-author-liz-johnson/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn is a wonderful debut novel from author Liz Johnson. With just the right amounts of drama, suspense and romance, Johnson ... The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn is a wonderful debut novel from author Liz Johnson. With just the right amounts of drama, suspense and romance, Johnson weaves a tale that will keep you reading late into the night. This is a great summer read! Tune in to hear from Liz herself! She shares about how the novel came about and gives us a little background on herself and her writing career as well! About the Book Myles Parsons is just another inmate in Kenzie Thornrsquo;s GED course until he kidnaps her, offering only a feeble explanationndash;that hersquo;s actually FBI Special Agent Myles Borden. Terrified, Kenzie doesnrsquo;t want to believe his story of being undercover to protect her. Moreover, she canrsquo;t believe that someone might really want her dead. But just when Myles thinks he has her out of harmrsquo;s way, his plans start to fall apart. He attempts to take Kenzie to a safe housemdash;but the stubborn woman wonrsquo;t go! So together they must uncover the clues that will reveal a most shocking perpetrator. All the while Myles tries to keep his distance from Kenzie hellip; but finds himself falling in love. Visit Liz's website! #124; Buy the book! About the Author Liz Johnson grew up reading Christian fiction, and always dreamed of being part of the publishing industry. After graduating from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with a degree in public relations, she set out to fulfill her dream. In 2006 she got her wish when she accepted a publicity position at a major trade book publisher. While working as a publicist in the industry, she decided to pursue her other dream-becoming an author. Along the way to having her novel published, she completed the Christian Writers Guild apprentice course and wrote articles for several magazines. Liz lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she enjoys theater, ice skating, volunteering in her church's bookstore and making frequent trips to Arizona to dote on her nephew and three nieces. She loves stories of true love with happy endings. The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn is her first novel. Keep up with Liz's adventures in writing at www.lizjohnsonbooks.com. Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/raising-boys-an-interview-with-jean-blackmer/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/raising-boys-an-interview-with-jean-blackmer/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:32:03 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3517 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/raising-boys-an-interview-with-jean-blackmer/feed/ 2 00:01:01 Raising boys isn't easy. Life with them is loud. If it's quiet, they're probably up to something. Boys are messy, competitive, fearless, and proud. Living ... Raising boys isn't easy. Life with them is loud. If it's quiet, they're probably up to something. Boys are messy, competitive, fearless, and proud. Living with them pretty much guarantees that you're in for an adventure. As the only female in a house with three sons, a husband, and two male dogs, Jean Blackmer has learned a lot about living with boys. She knows that as a mom it isn't always easy to communicate and connect with these creatures of noise and energy. Everyday, they force you to live in a world where bugs are cool, safety is an afterthought, and "talking is torture." In Boy-sterous Living, Jean shares a few of the priceless stories and laugh-out-loud lessons that she and her boys have experienced over the years. With humorous insight and practical advice, she offers encouragement and ideas to help both mothers and fathers impact and shape the lives of their sons. From understanding their love of sports to overcoming the superman complex, Jean shows moms how to find joy and contentment in everyday life by celebrating the laughter, passion, noise, and endless energy boys bring to our lives. Additonal resources include: Thoughtful questions to help parents explore their views on raising sons Bible verses to help parents apply God's truth to the trials and joys of raising a family Suggestions for more information on several topic and issues related to parenting boys About Jean: Jean is currently the Publishing Manager for MOPS International and she's been free-lance writing for 16 years. She has been published in a variety of local and national publications, including: Guideposts, MomSense, Todayrsquo;s Christian Woman, Christian Parenting Today, American Girl, Proverbs 31 Woman, Chicken Soup for the Mother and Son Soul, Chicken Soup Cookbook for the Busy Momrsquo;s Soul, Focus on the Familyrsquo;s Teen Phases, Guideposts Miracle Series, and others. CWAHM,Blogs,,Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/building-self-esteem-in-your-children-an-interview-with-dondi-scumaci/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/building-self-esteem-in-your-children-an-interview-with-dondi-scumaci/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:13:03 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3508 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/building-self-esteem-in-your-children-an-interview-with-dondi-scumaci/feed/ 1 00:01:01 This week on CWAHM we'll be discussing how to build a healthy self-esteem in our kids. To kick the week off, Dondi Scumaci is back ... This week on CWAHM we'll be discussing how to build a healthy self-esteem in our kids. To kick the week off, Dondi Scumaci is back at CWAHM to share with us some fantastic ways to build self-esteem in our children. The most important assignment you have as a parent is to instill your child with high self-esteem. Children with high self-esteem grow up to be adults with healthy self-regard. They enjoy life more and make the most of their opportunities. Renowned trainer and author Dondi Scumaci knows it takes more than desire to give your child the inner resources he or she needs to be confident throughout life. Through this program, she provides 52 unique ways to boost your childrsquo;s self-esteem so he or she is ready to take on anything. Itrsquo;s a must-hear program for parents with children of all ages. Here's a link directly to 52 Ways to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem.... http://www.nationalseminarstraining.com/Product/Category/Self_Improvement/Item/80010/index.html Can also access this link through my resources page http://www.dondiscumaci.com/products.html Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/for-the-love-of-dogs-an-interview-with-suzanne-woods-fisher/ http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/for-the-love-of-dogs-an-interview-with-suzanne-woods-fisher/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:33:37 +0000 jill http://cwahm.com/wordpress/?p=3521 http://cwahm.com/wordpress/2009/cwahm-blogs/jills-blog/for-the-love-of-dogs-an-interview-with-suzanne-woods-fisher/feed/ 0 00:01:01 In no particular order, Suzanne is a wife, mother, writer, novelist, raiser of puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind, a gardener who has an ... In no particular order, Suzanne is a wife, mother, writer, novelist, raiser of puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind, a gardener who has an on-going battle for territory with a bossy gopher, a cook with sporadic results, and a lifelong student of the Bible. Listen in as Suzanne shares with us about her new book, For The Love of Dogs, why she wrote the book and what's up next for her! From the author of the Copper Star series, winner of multiple awards, comes this heartwarming tale of Samantha Christiansen, a young woman who is capable, confident, good at her job of managing the family's olive oil ranch...and is going blind. Gently pushed by her family to get a guide dog, Samantha is partnered with Azure, a yellow lab with infinite patience. Samantha and Azure are assigned to Jack Shaw, an instructor known for bringing out the best in his students...even those with absolutely no experience with dogs, like Samantha. Jack understands how difficult it can be to trust the unseen. A former professional football player, he lost everything-his career and his family-through a costly mistake. Jack is determined to make the rest of his life count for something. He knows he can help Samantha, if only she'll let him. Fiercely independent, Samantha is reluctant to depend on anyone or anything, even a guide dog that is trained to enhance her independence. While at the guide dog school, Samantha is faced with discovering a new way of seeing: trusting in what, or whom, she cannot see. Learn more at http://www.suzannewoodsfisher.com. Jill's,Blog,,Podcast Jill Hart no No