🍬💜 It's not about the candy. It's about the conviction!

Halloween, Harvest Fest, costumes, candy, and Christianity. Can we talk about it, family? ☕️🎙️

Growing up in church, Halloween looked a little different in my household. My mother raised me with faith, boundaries, and traditions that shaped the woman and mother I've become.

But now that I'm raising a daughter who's preparing for adulthood, I've learned something important: Our children need more than rules. They need to understand the faith and convictions behind them.

In Episode 16 of With Love & Purpose: Morning, Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague opens up about her childhood Harvest Fest experiences, her approach to Halloween as a Christian mother, and the importance of allowing children to enjoy life while teaching them biblical discernment.

We'll also journey into Daniel chapter 1, where four young men found themselves navigating an unfamiliar culture while remaining committed to their faith.

In this episode, we're discussing:

🍬 Halloween, Harvest Fest, and Christian traditions

💜 Raising children with boundaries without robbing them of experiences

📖 Daniel's courage and conviction in Babylon

🙏🏾 Teaching our children to develop their own relationship with God

🎓 Preparing our children to make wise choices when we're no longer standing beside them

❤️ Respecting different convictions without condemning others

Here's the question: Are we raising children who simply follow our rules, or children who understand their faith?

Because one day, Mama won't be in the room. And when that day comes, I want my daughter to have the wisdom and courage to make decisions rooted in what she believes.

📖 Featured Scriptures: Daniel 1:1–21, Proverbs 22:6, James 1:5, Romans 12:2, and Romans 14:1–13.

✨ Remember: It's not about the candy. It's about the conviction!

☕️ Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and come sit with me!

💜 With Love & Purpose

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You've done the releasing. Now it's time to start living! 💜☕️

What happens after you let go of old habits, learn to rest, and start protecting your peace? How do you actually begin living as the woman God is calling you to become?

In Episode 15 of With Love & Purpose: Morning, Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague brings our Growth Series to a powerful conclusion through the biblical story of Ruth.

From the uncertainty of leaving Moab to the unexpected blessings waiting in Bethlehem, Ruth's journey reminds us that faith doesn't require knowing how the entire story will unfold.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• Finding the courage to embrace new beginnings
• Moving forward even when the future is uncertain
• Releasing old patterns and making room for growth
• Trusting God while taking meaningful steps
• Recognizing that becoming is a journey, not a destination

📖 Featured Scriptures: Ruth 1:16–17, Ruth 2:12, and Philippians 3:13–14.

✨ Remember: You don't have to see the entire story to live faithfully in the chapter you're in.

Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and come sit with me as we close this chapter of growth and prepare for what's next!

💜 With Love & Purpose

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Have you ever said YES when everything inside you was screaming NO?

Sometimes we're so busy trying not to disappoint everyone else that we end up neglecting ourselves.

In Episode 14 of With Love & Purpose: Morning, Coffee & Christ, First Lady Shantrice Montague opens up about people-pleasing, overcommitting, setting healthy boundaries, and learning that protecting your peace doesn't make you selfish.

We're discussing how to recognize what God has truly assigned to you, why every opportunity doesn't require your participation, and how to say NO without carrying unnecessary guilt.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• The difference between being needed and being called
• Breaking free from people-pleasing
• Setting boundaries without feeling guilty
• Learning to say NO with love and confidence
• Protecting your peace while walking in purpose

📖 Featured Scriptures: Galatians 1:10, Matthew 5:37, Exodus 18, and Mark 1:35–38.

Remember: Being capable doesn't mean being obligated.

Grab your coffee, bring your Bible, and sit with me! 💜☕️

🌐 www.withloveandpurpose.org