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#10: Can You Afford to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom?

The purpose of managing your finances is so that you can afford the things you need and enjoy life more. It’s not to keep you from having a full life, but when you buy things without considering the financial consequences, you can create difficulties for yourself and your family.
 
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In this episode… 
Today we’re going to talk about how to organize your finances so you can spend less than you earn and achieve long-term financial securit
 
You’ll hear about…
[0:02:17] The purpose of managing your finances
[0:03:00] Step 1 - How to outline your current financial situation
[0:03:51] Tools for assessing your current financial situation
[0:05:45] Step 2 - Steps to setting achievable financial goals
[0:07:46] Step 3 - Commit to faithful tithe and offering
[0:09:11]  Is it still necessary to tithe?
[0:10:16] Step 4 - Commit to living debt free
[0:12:52] Set up your debt repayment plan
[0:13:47] Step 5 - How to create a safety net
[0:16:14] How much should your safety net be?
[0:16:47] Step 6 - Steps to creating your spending plan
[0:19:05] Four main steps to creating your spending plan
[0:21:51] Step 7 - Create your saving plan and how much 
[0:24:15] The next steps
Conclusion 
Having a financial plan will help you overcome many financial worries, but it will only work if you follow it. Pray and ask God to guide you as you create your plan and to give you the discipline to consistently work the plan.
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Today’s resource will help prepare you for this step in your ROADMAP. It's a printable list of Bible promises you can claim as you begin your journey home.
These scriptures will encourage you and help motivate you to take action in faith. Just head over to RozKWalker.com/promises and it will take you right over to the opt-in page to get your copy. I think you'll find it helpful.
 
>>>> Just click here to get your free guide: The Working Mom’s Toolkit and Bible Promises for Transitioning Home
 
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#09: How To Set Faith-Based New Year Intentions for 2024

Start this new year off right by discovering God’s purpose and calling for your life, and then set your faith-based new year intentions.
 
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In this episode…
During this episode, I’m talking about how to get clear on God’s plan for your life so you can create SPIRIT-LED Goals for 2024. We’ll be discussing what these are, why they matter, and how to create them.
Ready to set faith-based new year intentions? Then grab your pen, guide, and worksheets, and sit down with me. It’s time to create your 2024 goals.
Podcast highlights:
How do I plan my year 2024?
Should you have goals as a Christian?
What are some good spiritual goals for moms?
How to be sure God approves of your goals.
Conclusion
To get the most from this series, you will want to grab the SPIRIT-LED Goals Blueprint and accompanying worksheets. There will be assignments given throughout the episode and the worksheets will make it easier for you to complete them.
The 45-page set includes the SPIRIT-LED Goals guide, goal-setting pages, a gifts/strengths assessment, planner pages, a health tracker, a weekly meal planner, and more!
 
>>>> Just click here to get your guide and worksheets: SPIRIT-LED Goals Blueprint and accompanying worksheets.
 
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#08: How to Prepare for the Financial Transition to Stay-at-Home Mom

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Today we’re talking about money and depending on where you are financially, you may be either dreading this episode or you’re thinking, bring it on.
If you are at least thinking about leaving your full-time or part-time job to come home, you will need to seriously consider creating a financial plan.
So, in other words, mama, you’ve gotta talk about the money.
 
In this episode… 
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about God’s view of money and how it impacts moms. Be sure to grab your favorite notebook or journal and a pen because you will have an assignment.
 
You’ll hear about…
[0:02:22] Why would a family choose to go from two incomes to one in today’s economy
[0:04:27] Important lesson from the rich young ruler
[0:05:53] How we might be saying no to God
[0:06:34] What’s the opportunity cost of working outside the home
[0:07:11] Important biblical reminders that it doesn’t all rest on us alone
[0:08:58] Our true purpose in this life and a new definition of prosperity
[0:10:06] What God offers that’s better than wealth
[0:10:23] How this promise was put to the test in my life
[0:13:32] The next steps
 
Conclusion 
God doesn’t promise to make us rich but instead offers us something even better than wealth. And when we claim it, we’ll experience true wealth.
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Today’s resource will help prepare you for this step in your ROADMAP. It's a printable list of Bible promises you can claim as you begin your journey home. These scriptures will encourage you and help motivate you to take action in faith. Just head over to RozKWalker.com/promises and it will take you right over to the opt-in page to get your copy. I think you'll find it helpful.
 
>>>> Just click here to get your free guide: The Working Mom’s Toolkit and Bible Promises for Transitioning Home
 
Click here to listen! 
 
If you found value in today’s episode, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This allows me to help more moms who, like you, are looking for strategies for leaving the workplace for home. Simply click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and then select “Write a Review.” Please be sure to share what you loved most about the episode!
 
I also invite you to follow the podcast. I don’t want you to miss out on any bonus episodes I add to the feed.
 
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#07: How To Pray for Guidance in Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom

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Summary/Intro of Episode #07
Proverbs 16:9 says, “A man’s heart plans his way but the Lord directs his steps.” God’s word holds the answers to every situation we face. It’s a lamp for our feet and light to our paths.
The Bible tells us that if we commit all that we do to the Lord, He will establish our plans (Proverbs 16:3). So it makes sense that the first step in our ROADMAP is to Record what God reveals to us from His word and through prayer.
In this episode… 
In today’s episode, we’re going to walk through the first step in our ROADMAP—Record What God Reveals. Be sure to grab your favorite notebook or journal and a pen because you will have an assignment.
 
You’ll hear about…
[0:02:18] What’s needed to start your journey home
[0:04:02] What God’s word can teach us
[0:04:11] What our prayers should include
[0:05:09] What to search for in the Bible to help you on your journey
[0:05:43] My story: how God revealed His plan to me
[0:06:10] The Bible promises I claimed at the beginning of my journey home
[0:08:53] How to handle obstacles and naysayers
[0:10:58] Your assignment (please don’t skip this part!)
[0:14:29] My free resource to help you with this step
[0:14:51] The next steps
Conclusion 
When we get God’s input on what we should pursue and what goals we should set, we can be confident that He will help us achieve them. We can then release the outcome to Him and trust that He will do what’s best in our lives.
 
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Today’s resource will help you get started on the first step of your ROADMAP. It's a printable list of Bible promises you can claim as you begin your journey home. These scriptures will encourage you and help motivate you to take action in faith. Just head over to RozKWalker.com/promises and it will take you right over to the opt-in page to get your copy. I think you'll find it helpful.
 
>>>> Just click here to get your free guide: The Working Mom’s Toolkit and Bible Promises for Transitioning Home
 
Click here to listen! 
If you found value in today’s episode, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This allows me to help more moms who, like you, are looking for strategies for leaving the workplace for home. Simply click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and then select “Write a Review.” Please be sure to share what you loved most about the episode!
I also invite you to follow the podcast. I don’t want you to miss out on any bonus episodes I add to the feed.
 
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#06: How to Create a Transition Plan for Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom (and Why You Need One)

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Did you know that God is a planner? There are many verses in the Bible that support this claim, such as Jeremiah 29:11 and Ps 33:11.
Not only does God have plans for us, but in Psalm 32:8, He also promises to instruct and teach us the way to go, and Proverbs 3:5,6 reminds us that we can trust Him to direct our steps.
So, we don’t have to worry about what our next step will be. We can partner with God and ask Him to reveal His plans for our lives and then write down what He reveals—this is our ROADMAP.
 
In this episode… 
In today’s episode, I’m going to reveal the steps to creating your transition plan from working mom to stay-at-home mom. We’ll discuss the steps to creating your ROADMAP and why you need one.
You’ll hear about…
[0:03:27] Why you need a ROADMAP
[0:05:32] What is your ROADMAP
[0:06:03] What the “R” in ROADMAP stands for
[0:07:23] What the “O” in ROADMAP stands for
[0:08:40] What the “A” in ROADMAP stands for
[0:10:26] My story on assessing my opportunities
[0:11:25] What the “D” in ROADMAP stands for
[0:12:48] What the “M” in ROADMAP stands for
[0:14:49] What the “A” in ROADMAP stands for
[0:15:58] What the “P” in ROADMAP stands for
[0:17:23] The next steps
 
Conclusion 
Those who want to succeed in any endeavor must first have a written plan so you know where you’re going. Through prayer, God’s word, and biblical strategies, you will be able to create your ROADMAP home.
 
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Today’s resource will help you start your journey from working mom to stay at home mom. You’ll get the steps of the ROADMAP in the order you should complete them. This is a resource you will want to get! It’s free and it’s ready for you to use at any time. 
 
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If you found value in today’s episode, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This allows me to help more moms who, like you, are looking for strategies for leaving the workplace for home. Simply click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and then select “Write a Review.” Please be sure to share what you loved most about the episode!
 
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#05: How To Have Faith When Your Dream is Delayed

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Today, I want to talk to a mama out there whose heart is hurting. You may have suffered a loss of some kind—a physical loss or a loss of a dream.
Your dream may likely have been to become a stay-at-home mom but it just hasn’t happened yet and you can’t see a way it could ever happen.
You may be feeling hopeless, let down by God, and perhaps you feel like giving up.
I want to speak to you today because I’ve been there. I know the pain of tremendous loss, and I know the pain of having to put a dream on hold.
I know what it feels like to be tempted to turn your back on God because He let you down.
If any of this sounds like you, then, dear Mama, today’s podcast is for you!
 
In this episode, I’m going to… 
In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about delayed dreams and how to deal with the disappointment. Our biblical strategy for this episode is coming from Luke 7: 11-15.
 
You’ll hear about…
[0:02:34] An introduction to the Widow of Nain
[0:04:32] A description of the town of Nain
[0:06:00] The important sequence of events
[0:06:00] What following Jesus can mean for our lives
[0:06:34] FREE offer details for help in making disciples of your children
[0:07:21] Our journey as moms 
[0:16:49] The miracle at Nain and what it means for moms today
Conclusion 
This same Jesus who had compassion on the widow of Nain and traveled a day’s journey over the rocky terrain to get to her is also touched with compassion by our grief, by our sadness.
His heart is a heart of unchangeable tenderness. And the power He showed then at the gate of Nain has not diminished over the centuries. It’s still available to us today.
 
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I have a special resource for you today that will help you in your mission of making disciples of your children. It’s a free printable guide that gives you 60 activities to help lead your children to Christ. And it’s a good one! And it’s ready for you to use at any time. 
 
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#04: What Successful Parents Do to Raise Spiritually Strong Children

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Summary/Intro of Episode
Hey there, Mama! Do you want to raise spiritually strong children? If you’re thinking, Well, yes, of course I do, Roz, then you’ll want to grab a notebook and a pen and take some notes, because I’m about to share 8 important things successful parents do to raise children who are spiritually strong. 
As faith-based moms, I'm sure that we can agree that one of the greatest measures of our success as a parent is to raise spiritually strong children.
How do we do that? We start with searching the Scriptures. But we can also look at the example of parents who have been successful in raising spiritually-strong children
 
In this episode, I’m going to…
In today’s episode, I’ll be answering the question of what successful parents do to raise spiritually strong children. We’ll cover what the data reveals—every single detail. 
 
You’ll hear…
[0:02:14] The background behind the research on successful parents—the researcher, his intent, and the method he used. 
[0:03:31] Finding #1 - Successful parents studied the Scriptures. 
[0:04:20] Finding #2 - Successful parents are sacrificers.  
[0:04:45] Finding #3 - Successful parents talk about God.
[0:05:16] Finding #4 - Successful parents believe that parenting is their #1 job in life.
[0:05:50] Finding #5 - Successful parents’ homes had one full-time parent.
[0:06:14] Finding #6 - Successful parents spent hours in dialogue with their children.
[0:07:06] Finding #7 - Successful parents invested enormous quantities of time with their children
[0:08:10] Finding #8 - Successful parents disciple their children.
[0:09:51] What these findings mean for moms.
[0:11:32] God’s promise to moms
Conclusion [main takeaway]
God’s callings are His enablings. This means that what He calls us to do, He will give us the strength, courage, and ability to accomplish. You just have to put your faith in Him and take the next step forward.
I’ve taken this step over 13 years ago and I’m here now to help guide you on this journey. If you’re willing to answer the call, then I invite you to make that commitment today.
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I have a special resource for you today that will help you in your mission of making disciples of your children. It’s a free printable guide that gives you 60 activities to help lead your children to Christ. And it’s a good one! And it’s ready for you to use at any time. 
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Click here to listen! 
If you found value in today’s episode, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This allows me to help more moms who, like you, are looking for strategies for leaving the workplace for home. Simply click here, go to the episode, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and then select “Write a Review.” Please be sure to share what you loved most about the episode!
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#03: Should Christian Moms Stay Home?

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Summary/Intro of Episode #03
It’s a question I asked myself over 13 years ago, and it’s one I’ve gotten from many other moms.
Should Christian moms stay home with their kids?
While I feel this is a question that only you and God can answer together, I do have some information you should consider when making the decision. 
God has called moms to be missionaries—to partner with Him in spreading the good news. But He’s not calling all of us to go across the world, or across the country, and not even across the state. For the majority of moms, our mission field is right in our home.
 
In this episode, I’m going to… 
In today’s episode, I’m going to share God’s unique call to moms, what it looks like when put into action, how we should respond, and the practical steps we need to take in fulfilling the call.
You’ll hear about…
[0:02:34] God’s unique call to moms
[0:04:32] How we are to implement the call in our homes
[0:06:00] The most important assignment we’ve been given 
[0:06:34] FREE offer details for help in making disciples of your children
[0:07:21] 3 practical steps we should take in order to fulfill our assignment 
[0:16:49] The crucial question moms are left to answer (with God’s help)
Conclusion 
It’s my hope that by the end of this episode, you will clearly understand God’s call to moms and will make a decision to answer that call. It is my prayer that you carefully consider whether you can fulfill the call while working outside the home or if you need to make a plan to come home.
I’m here to help you with whichever decision you make.
 
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If you found value in today’s episode, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This allows me to help more moms who, like you, are looking for strategies for leaving the workplace for home. Simply click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and then select “Write a Review.” Please be sure to share what you loved most about the episode!
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#02: Which is Better: Being a Working Mom or Stay-at-Home Mom?

Summary of Episode #2
This has been an ongoing debate between moms for years. It has torn apart friendships and caused strangers to argue.
It’s an argument I try to avoid but a story I read online made me speak up.
It’s showdown time.
 
In this episode, I’m going to… 
Expose the senseless debate between working moms and stay-at-home moms and 
 
You’ll hear…
About the ongoing rivalry between stay-at-home moms and working moms
Why this debate is fruitless 
What is really behind the debate of each mom’s choice 
The answer that will allow all moms to move forward
 
Conclusion [main takeaway]
Instead of judging and ridiculing each other, whether in thought or action, let’s learn to honor the choices of others. Let’s build up our self-worth. And let’s learn to support each other.
 
Here’s a glance at this episode…
>> [0:01:32] The controversy that started it all.
>> [0:02:32] The ongoing rivalry that sparked my reaction.
>> [0:03:11]  Whose job is more important—working mom or stay-at-home mom?
>> [0:4:03] The arguments on both sides.
>> [0:4:40] Why the argument is fruitless.
>> [0:5:25]  The cause of heated debates between moms.
>> [0:6:24] The real culprit behind the debates (it boils down to this).
>> [0:7:02] The answer—action steps to take.
>> [0:8:23] A call to moms: our responsibility to each other.
 
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#01: My Story and Why I Started Mom’s Roadmap Home Podcast

My journey from working mom to stay-at-home mom wasn’t easy. It started with a plan that quickly got sidelined when the unexpected happened.
Literally overnight, I had to accelerate my one-year plan to a 1-day plan. And many failed attempts and hundreds of fervent prayers later, my dream finally became a reality.    
 
In this episode, I’m going to… 
…pull back the curtains on my journey from corporate working mom (with no thoughts of becoming a stay-at-home mom), to at-home mom boss for over 13 years and counting. 
 
You’ll hear…
How my activities as a child gave me clues about the best career choice for me.
Why I didn’t plan to be a stay-at-home mom.
The mom guilt that plagued me while I was a working mom. 
What ultimately changed my heart to want to be home with my kids.
The incident that made my journey home very difficult at first.
The steps that brought me home and have kept me home for over 13 years.
After hearing my story, it’s my hope that you’ll be inspired to start your journey from working mom to at-home mom. You can move forward in confidence because if God could do it for me, He can do it for you!
 
Here’s a glance at this episode…
>> [0:02:05] How my activities as a child gave me clues.
>> [0:03:53] Why I didn’t plan to be a stay-at-home mom
>> [0:06:52] What ultimately changed my heart to want to be home
>> [0:10:49] The incident that sped up my journey home
>> [0:11:48] The steps that brought me home
 
Click here to listen! 
If you found value in today’s episode, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This allows me to help more moms who, like you, are looking for strategies for leaving the workplace for home. Simply click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and then select “Write a Review.” Please be sure to share what you loved most about the episode!
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