Do you ever feel like you carry the full burden and responsibility of not only raising and educating your children, but also of their spiritual journey with hearts turned towards God? Today, we are gently reminded by our lovely guest, Bridget Cheong, of HEART South, that this is not our burden to bear. God is the one who uses the work of our hands and does the building of our children's hearts, it is not about us doing it all just right. Join me as I welcome Bridget to HEARTs Connected and be encouraged and inspired. Apologies for a few minor glitches in the sound recording - this podcast, like our lives, is imperfect, but present. ;-) God bless you as you listen.

Resources:

Book: Parenting with Hope - Melissa Kuriger

Praisemoves with Bridget Cheong

HEART Facebook Page

Website: HEARTretreat.nz

Contact HEART - heart4mums@gmail.com

Today, we have Shing Stirling joining us. She has been so encouraged and inspired by other mamas who have gone before her, that she wanted to find a way to share that wisdom with others. After many years of dreaming and patiently waiting for God's timing, she started her own magazine publication, Raising Godly Mothers (RGM). She has a beautiful heart of encouragement and is still in the thick of home educating her dear children, with another on the way. You will be inspired as you listen to her story.

Resources:

https://rgm.co.nz/

Today we are joined by veteran homeschooling legend, Rosie Boom. Her songs, speaking and writing has inspired more than a generation of homeschooling mothers in New Zealand and beyond. Listen in to learn about the importance of creating a gezellige home. A place where the foundation of learning can be built upon in a home filled with peace, beauty and love. Creating such a home environment takes diligence and determination, but the fruit of such effort will be seen in our children's and our own lives over the long haul of our homeschooling days.

Find Rosie @

https://rosieboom.com

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=rosie%20boom

HEART Retreat NZ

https://heartretreat.nz

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582425757725

Today, Sheena is joined by Sue Snoek, a long-time champion of HEART Retreats. She was alongside Chris Bovill from the inception of the annual event and served with passion and hard work for many, many years. Sue's experience as a homeschooling mum, through some very difficult years, has been led by her deep love of God's word which has shaped her with much wisdom. Sue speaks with a heart of love for all mamas and you will be inspired and encouraged by her truth-filled message today.

Resources:

www.heartretreat.nz

Facebook Page: HEART Retreat NZ

Sue Snoek

Text: 022 098 1734

Email: flourish.coaching20@gmail.com

Today we are joined again by Chris Bovill, founder of HEART. She shares a beautiful story of the grace of a mother, extended so kindly to her child as a wonderful reminder to us of God's daily grace and kindness shown to us. Listen in to be encouraged in your own role as a mother and daughter of our good, Godly Father.

Resources:

https://www.chrisbovill.com/

Flourish with Chris Bovill on Facebook

After months of dreaming and planning, we are absolutely delighted to be launching a podcast just for HEART New Zealand. The call to motherhood and homeschooling is huge and we know that walking the path can feel lonely. Thanks to the annual retreats held across NZ, we have amazing opportunities to connect, be encouraged, inspired and to be reminded of the importance of our God-given calling to home educate. Now you don't need to wait a whole year for this valuable encouragement and teaching to come back around, our hearts can still connect here via the wonderful platform of podcasting; wherever you are, whatever you are doing. Join us today to hear about how this all began, when Chris Bovill cried out to God for him to help her in her difficult years of mothering and homeschooling. The seed He sowed in her heart which was birthed and nurtured, is an incredible story of the goodness of God. You are not alone, God is with you and HEARTs connected will be alongside you too.

Resources:

www.heartretreat.nz

HEART Retreat NZ Facebook