Join host Jennifer Bosma and guest Raeanne Johnson, a pediatric mental health nurse practitioner, homeschooling mom, and translator of neuroscience into practical parenting, for a faith-forward, science-backed conversation on raising emotionally healthy children. Raeanne shares how she developed the "Steady Soul" framework (originally seven—now ten—evidence-informed practices) that pairs scripture, science, and simple implementation strategies.

This episode covers Raeanne’s core habits: high-quality sleep routines, firm screen boundaries, daily movement ("sweat"), sunlight exposure, limiting sugar and red dye, regular engagement with scripture, speech (positive self-talk/CBT-style reframing), helpful supplements (like 5-HTP), and surprise implementation ideas. You’ll hear why each element matters for a child’s nervous system and spiritual formation, with concrete examples like no screens within two hours of bedtime, "create before you consume," and the tech-time ticket to make transitions smoother.

Practical, easy-to-implement tools are emphasized: set up a regulation station (calming bin with fidgets, movement cards, gum for older kids), teach concrete breath and grounding exercises, use a family token economy/rewards, and prefer service-based consequences that repair relationships (folding laundry, extra chores) over punitive timeouts. Raeanne explains the difference between timeout as punishment and a regulation space implemented with loving boundaries.

For concerns about ADHD, Raeanne unpacks assessment basics (DSM-5 criteria, Vanderbilt forms, classroom impact), the low-arousal dopamine theory, and non-pharmaceutical strategies that help: reduce sugar/red dye, increase heavy work and movement, kinesthetic learning, classroom supports (IEP/504), and token economies. She describes medication as a tool when function or safety/academic performance/self-esteem are significantly affected, and offers practical classroom partnership advice for parents facing rigid teachers.

The conversation also highlights the importance of parent self-regulation—"the most regulated mom raises the most resilient kid"—and encourages moms to parent for the long haul (set boundaries now that build long-term habits). Raeanne and Jennifer share examples, stories, and short scripts to help parents partner with teachers, set expectations, and talk to kids in an encouraging way that builds grit and character.

Resources and next steps: Raeanne’s Steady Soul Short Course (10 modules pairing scripture, science, support, and a surprise), a free ADHD webinar and printable tools are available at brainwaveswellness.com. Recommended reads mentioned in the episode include The Whole-Brain Child and The Worry-Free Parent. Connect with Jennifer via Front Parking Spot (Instagram/Facebook) and find show notes and links at jenniferbosma.com.

Expect a practical, gospel-centered episode full of clinical insight, approachable neuroscience, and actionable steps you can start using today to help your child regulate, learn, and grow in faith and resilience.

Books Raeanne recommends and her website.

The Worry Free Parent-Sissy Goff

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On this episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast, host Jennifer Bosma welcomes Christian business coach Melissa Harms to walk moms through identifying and launching a God-led business without sacrificing family time. Melissa shares her personal story — how she left teaching, started a profitable photography business, and later built two more businesses while staying at home — and why she’s passionate about helping moms build sustainable ventures in 20 hours a week or less.

The conversation covers spiritual and practical starting points: begin with prayer and trusted Christian mentors, but don’t wait for a lightning-bolt revelation — take the first step and let clarity follow. Melissa introduces a Venn diagram approach to test business ideas: intersect passion, unique gifts/experiences, and a real market need. She explains why all three elements are necessary to move from hobby to income-generating business.

Melissa then breaks down her SIMPLE business plan to get a business off the ground quickly: Specify your person (narrow your audience), Identify the problem you solve, Make an irresistible offer (one focused solution), Pick your platform (where your people hang out), Lean into consistency, and Expand later with systems and automations. She emphasizes starting with one audience, one problem, one offer, and one platform so moms can launch and learn fast.

The episode also tackles common fears and balance issues: practical tips for keeping businesses to ~20 hours/week, why strategy and mentorship prevent wasted time, and how to evaluate boundaries so both motherhood and entrepreneurship can be fruitful. Melissa addresses pricing and freebies head-on — why charging increases perceived value and client commitment, and how investment drives action and results.

Resources and next steps are provided for listeners who want hands-on help: Melissa offers one-on-one coaching (weekly 45-minute calls plus Voxer access), free discovery calls, a YouTube video podcast under Melissa Harms Coaching, and The Melissa Harms Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The episode closes with encouragement to trust God’s leading, be present in each role, and move forward with faith — an Ephesians 3:20 type of charge to go for your front parking spot.

Connect with Melissa here:

Melissa Harms – Business strategy for Christian Women

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Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One.

Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.

Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden

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Join host Jennifer Bosma on the Front Parking Spot Podcast as she talks with Danielle Bernock — international award‑winning author, speaker, trauma‑informed and faith‑aware self‑love coach, and founder of 4F Media. In this honest, hope-filled conversation Danielle shares her personal story (featured in Emerging with Wings), her Self‑IP Protected Framework for Life Transformation, and practical tools for moving from pain into a life of freedom with Jesus.

Topics covered include how shame differs from guilt and why shame is toxic; how to identify childhood (developmental) versus adult trauma using Danielle’s cupcake analogy; the connection between trauma and addictive coping behaviors; and the importance of connection and community in healing. Danielle names concrete steps listeners can take, including awareness (SEE), exposing root causes (EXPOSE), receiving and practicing self‑love (LOVE), and taking action toward freedom (FREE).

Key moments include Danielle describing her spiritual “ghoul” (a safe spiritual place to run to in the storms of life), reflections on God’s grace and forgiveness, encouragement to invite Jesus into your mess, and practical encouragement for parents and caregivers trying to break cycles and help their children grow spiritually. She also references thought leaders like Dr. Gabor Maté and discusses how trauma can be hidden in everyday anxiety, anger, or stuckness.

Resources and next steps: Danielle points listeners to free assessments and coaching resources on her website, and previews her upcoming book Hungry for More: The Longing, The Counterfeits, and What We’re Really Looking For. Expect real stories, grounded theology, and actionable hope for anyone wanting to live victorious with Jesus’ help.

Who should listen: faith-based moms, dads, counselors, and anyone wrestling with shame, past wounds, or unhealthy coping who wants compassionate, trauma‑informed, faith-centered guidance and practical next steps. Find Danielle and her resources at daniellebernock.com and stay tuned to the Front Parking Spot Podcast for encouragement and tools to press toward healing.

Connect with Danielle here:

Trauma-Informed Healing Coach | Self-Love & Faith-Aware Support

Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma

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Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One.

Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.

Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden

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In this episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast host Jennifer Bosma talks with Nathan Graham — AI entrepreneur, author, and founder of Synthetic Echo — about gaming dependency, screen time struggles, and how parents can protect and restore their children’s identity in Christ. Nathan, author of Why Won’t He Just Log Off?, draws on his own experience as a recovering gamer, his background in psychology and neuroplasticity, and practical work with families to explain why games and social media can become so compelling.

The conversation explores the psychological needs that games satisfy (certainty, adventure, significance, and loving connection) and the two deeper soul needs (growth and contribution). Nathan outlines how gaming provides dopamine feedback, social belonging, and measurable achievement — often fulfilling multiple core needs at once — and why simply taking devices away can be traumatic or ineffective.

Key takeaways include approaching kids with curiosity rather than judgment, using the "three deep questions" to uncover the real motives behind screen use, and partnering with your child to co-create boundaries. Practical steps for parents: enter your child’s world (play with them or engage through the platforms they use), build connection first, offer healthier alternatives that meet the same needs (sports, faith communities, mentorship), and combine clear rules with grace and ongoing relationship.

Jennifer and Nathan also discuss faith-centered solutions: how a personal relationship with Christ and community in the church can fulfill identity and belonging, and why law (rules) plus grace (relationship) is necessary to change hearts. Nathan shares resources — his book Why Won’t He Just Log Off? and SyntheticEcho.com — and encourages parents and church leaders to replace isolation and punishment with understanding, participation, and spiritual formation.

Listeners will walk away with a deeper view of why young people are drawn to gaming and social media, concrete conversation starters and strategies for reconnecting with teens, and faith-based practices that help children find identity and significance beyond the digital world. Connect with Jennifer at Front Parking Spot on Instagram and Facebook and learn more about Nathan and his books at SyntheticEcho.com.

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Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma

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Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One.

Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.

Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden

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Join host Jennifer Bosma on the Front Parking Spot podcast as she interviews Justin Bennett — former banker turned financial coach who has helped over 1,000 clients pay off a combined $10 million in debt. Justin shares his personal story of going from $100,000+ in debt and near-foreclosure to financial freedom, and the practical principles that changed everything.

Topics covered include how to do a full money audit, why monthly budgeting (not one-time tracking) matters, and the power of a zero-based budget that gives every dollar a job. Justin explains the debt snowball method — why paying smallest balances first combines math and emotion to build momentum — and contrasts it with the debt avalanche approach.

Justin and Jennifer also tackle everyday money leaks: recurring subscriptions, one-click online buying, and how to create friction (remove auto-logins, clear saved cards) so you spend less and enjoy purchases more. Listeners will get actionable steps: track 30 days of transactions, list debts smallest-to-largest, build an emergency fund, and reassign leftover dollars toward goals instead of calling them “miscellaneous.”

The episode addresses money in marriage, highlighting the need to align on key areas (religion, money, in-laws, kids) and to create shared money principles so couples manage finances together. Justin introduces his 3P framework and emphasizes clear monthly communication, joint budgeting, and accountability to avoid long-term friction.

Justin’s book Level Up Your Finances is discussed — a practical guide with step-by-step budgeting help, motivation strategies for when you fall off the wagon, and resources to stay accountable. Find the book at levelupyourfinances.com and on major retailers; Justin offers a free one-hour consultation on his site.

This episode is tailored for faith-based moms (and families) who want tangible, faith-friendly strategies to regain control of their money, reduce stress, strengthen marriage finances, and move from “winging it” to confident stewardship. Tune in for faith-centered encouragement plus clear, usable steps to begin cutting debt and building financial freedom.

Connect with Justin here:

Level Up Your Finances

Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma

Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot

Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One.

Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.

Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden

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Join host Jennifer Bosma on the Front Parking Spot podcast as she talks with Pesa and Whitney Shayo, a Kenyan-American couple married for 20+ years who help cross-cultural Christian couples build a united front. This episode explores how marriages can be strengthened through faith-centered priorities, respectful boundary-setting with relatives, and practical ways to align husbands, wives, and children in their spiritual lives.

Pesa and Whitney share their story of homeschooling four children while balancing work, culture, and extended-family expectations. They discuss concrete homeschooling tips—how they co-teach, divide roles (teacher vs. administrator), rely on teamwork, and use modern resources and co-ops to avoid isolation. They also warn about pitfalls such as family WhatsApp groups that exclude one spouse, leading to surprises or resentment.

Key topics include identifying recurring “unity zones,” the priest’s five-priority formula (God, spouse, children/extended family, job, hobby), and how couples from collectivist and individualist backgrounds can honor their parents while protecting their marriage. Practical relationship tools are offered: date your spouse, regain friendship-first habits, listen with willingness, air upsets privately to avoid volcanic blowups, and create a safe space for different communication styles.

Actionable tips listeners can use right away: set clear boundaries with grace, always bring important decisions to your spouse first, schedule regular couple time, pray aloud together (even five minutes in the morning), and give each other the benefit of the doubt. Real-life examples and cultural insights make these ideas accessible for both single-culture and cross-cultural families.

For more from Pesa and Whitney, visit their website liveyourbestmarriage.com or follow @liveyourbestmarriage on Instagram. Expect encouragement, faith-based perspective, and practical steps to build a united, grace-filled household where marriage and family thrive.

Live Your Best Marriage | Build a United Front

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Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One.

Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.

Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden

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In this episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast host Jennifer Bosma sits down with Dr. Carla Coturia, an elite peak performance coach and creator of The RISE Model, to discuss how parents can raise resilient, emotionally healthy teens in a high-pressure world. Carla draws on work with over 10,000 teens to explain why achievement can become a mask for unmet emotional needs and how faith, identity, and practical habits restore balance.

Carla breaks down the RISE framework—regulating your state, building daily habits, taking integrated (inspired) action, and redefining identity—to help teens perform without burning out. She emphasizes emotional intelligence and self-trust as the foundation for sustainable success and explains common patterns she sees in teens: anxiety, burnout, and an achievement-based identity that erodes confidence.

The episode offers actionable parenting guidance: regulate your own state before reacting, step back instead of fixing problems for your teen, give autonomy and meaningful choices, celebrate effort over outcome, and allow space for identity development. Carla also unpacks anxiety—what’s normal versus what becomes harmful—and gives simple tools for acknowledging and letting emotions pass.

Faith and surrender are woven throughout the conversation: trusting God’s plan for your child, praying through big decisions, and recognizing that purpose may lead teens to unexpected paths (including alternatives to a traditional four-year college). Practical next steps include taking small, consistent habits seriously, encouraging pause and celebration, and supporting teens in identity development rather than performance alone.

For listeners who want more, Carla shares ways to connect (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and mentions an upcoming course for families. Tune in to hear honest examples, real coaching moments, and faith-rooted encouragement for guiding your teen toward confident, authentic, and sustainable success.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingresilientteensandtweens

https://www.instagram.com/drcarlacaturia/

https://www.facebook.com/carlacaturia

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www.thehouseofrise.com

www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carla-caturia

Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma

Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot

Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One.

Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.

Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden

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Join host Jennifer Bosma and guest Shilo Creed (best‑selling, multi‑award author and youth pastor) as they discuss how to raise children who can recognize truth in today’s confusing culture. This episode covers how a personal encounter with mortality transformed Shilo’s faith and parenting priorities, and why living out faith publicly — from missions to everyday acts of trust — helps kids see God’s power in real life.

Topics include practical ways to move from anxiety to trust, renewing your mind with Scripture, giving children a lasting understanding of salvation, and creating family rhythms (devotions, sharing highs and lows, service) that make faith personal rather than merely inherited. Jennifer and Shilo emphasize the importance of involving kids when parents take faith risks so children can witness God’s faithfulness firsthand.

They address navigating cultural pressures at school and in society, equipping teens with Scripture as a firm foundation, and helping kids develop resilience when their faith draws pushback. Shilo shares how Christian fiction — including her sci‑fi novel Plunged — can inspire courage and spiritual growth in teens and adults alike.

Expect down‑to‑earth examples (mission trips, tithing, ministry involvement), youth‑pastor wisdom on talking with teenagers, and practical tips for moms to teach Scripture application in the car, at the dinner table, and during life’s unexpected storms. The episode closes with resources for connecting with Shilo and links in the show notes for her books and recommended next steps.

Plunged | Shilo Creed

Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma

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Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One.

Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request.

Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden

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