Empowering Women to Find Purpose, Passion, and Vision in Motherhood and Midlife

Empowering Women to Find Purpose, Passion, and Vision in Motherhood and Midlife

Author: Lee Ann Mancini June 6, 2024 Duration: 0:00
"I want to be vibrant in every season of life. I want to continue to serve you. I want to show them a way, a framework of saying this is how you continue to allow your life to be used by God in every season, even the second half." – Dawn Damon. Dawn Damon is a best-selling, award-winning author, national speaker, podcast host, life coach, and CEO of BraveHearted Woman. There, she offers coaching, online training, and other resources to help awaken and cultivate the vision of women dreamers. Her latest book, The Making of a BraveHearted Woman, hit number one on the best-seller list. During this episode, Dawn, mother of five, grandmother of 12, and great-grandmother of two, shares valuable insights on how women can pursue their dreams and grow in faith while navigating the journey of motherhood. From finding purpose in midlife to empowering young moms to prepare for the future, Dawn's wisdom is a beacon of encouragement and empowerment for all women. Key Takeaways: Dawn's observations of women transitioning into midlife and the common desire to remain vibrant and purposeful in the second half of life. Becoming a role model for the younger generation and to continue serving God in every season of life. Embracing the significance of every season of life and not allowing it to be wasted. Leveraging wisdom and experience to influence and impact the world. Encouragement for young mothers to recognize and cultivate their individual passions and talents. Emphasizing the importance of self-care, rest, and time for personal development while raising children. Tips for maintaining health, socialization, and engagement in activities to keep moving forward. The BRAVE acronym: Bold vision, Real identity, Able mindset, Virtuous speech, and Execute action habits are the five fortitudes, or inner strengths, required for success in the second half of life.  “Keep being faithful with the little things and the little people, and eventually you will be ushered into the next season of your life that's just filled with so many other great opportunities." – Dawn Damon RCK social media: Facebook Join our Facebook community group! Instagram Pinterest Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! You can find a list of all our episodes here.

Lee Ann Mancini hosts Raising Christian Kids, a thoughtful conversation space for parents and caregivers navigating the intersection of faith and family life. This podcast delves into the practical and spiritual questions of raising children with Christian values in a complex modern world. Episodes feature candid discussions with authors, child development experts, pastors, and fellow parents, offering a blend of theological insight, psychological research, and real-life stories. Listeners will find honest talk about fostering prayer, understanding scripture, managing technology, and cultivating character, all while addressing the doubts and challenges that come with the parenting journey. It’s a resource for building a Christ-centered home, one conversation at a time. Tune in to the Raising Christian Kids podcast for encouragement and actionable wisdom that resonates long after the episode ends.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Raising Christian Kids
Podcast Episodes
Raising Passionate Jesus Followers with Phil and Diane Comer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:47
Phil and Diane Comer and their son, John Mark, founded Solid Rock: A Jesus Church, a church filled with young families in Portland, Oregon. They also launched Intentional Parents International to help parents raise the n…
Mother-Daughter Wisdom on Life, Faith, and Identity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:26
Sandra Stanley received her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Tech and Master of Arts from Dallas Theological Seminary. Sandra has a heart for foster kids and foster families, as she and Andy have been foster paren…
Faith-centered Parenting in the Age of AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:20
Head of AI at Gloo, Steele Billings is a seasoned professional in faith tech ecosystems. With a career spanning major technology companies and startups alike, Steele has been instrumental in building technology infrastru…
How to Raise Flourishing Families Through Jesus-led Parenting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:01
"Understand the design, the blueprint that God gave us for children and recognize that their inherent worth and dignity is found in them being made in the image of God. Not in their behavior. Not in their obedience or di…
Crazy Cool Family- Love, Relationships, & Faith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:43
Don & Suzanne Manning have over 30 years of parenting experience and 7 kids of all ages. Together, they are passionate about helping families rethink how they do family, one relationship at a time. During this episode, D…
Answers Academy- A Biblical Worldview School [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:40
Renee Hodge earned her BSN from Bob Jones University (BJU) and worked as an RN for five years. She then joined the staff of Answer’s in Genesis in 2004 and worked as the executive assistant to the CEO for 15 years. The L…
Raising Godly Kids- Time, Affirmation, Media, and Worldview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:41
“The number one factor or force that contributes to influence is time by quite a large margin. Whoever spends the most time with your child is going to have the most influence.” – Israel Wayne. Israel and Brook Wayne are…
MOMents – When Kids Doubt and Challenge Faith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
Once a month, Lori and Lee Ann will discuss complex topics regarding parenting and disciplining. Lori Wildenberg is a national speaker, a licensed parent-family educator of over 25 years, and an award-winning author of s…
Digging Deeper – What’s in Your Parenting Toolbox? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:33
"Your actions may speak louder than words—let your love for Jesus be the loudest message your children hear." – Rhonda Stoppe Three women of Christ on a mission, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, Rhonda Stoppe, and Lee Ann M…
Rethinking Education- Embracing Homeschooling with Sam Sorbo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:00
As an education freedom advocate, Sam’s mission is to help parents and their children emancipate from our modern school system. A successful Hollywood film actress, writer, and producer, Sam stepped back from her own car…