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The Boy Mom Podcast with Monica Swanson and Friends

Monica Swanson and Christian Parenting

Monica Swanson, author of the Boy Mom book, and blogger at monicaswanson.com, shares encouragement and inspiration for raising boys in today's world. Monica shares practical advice and bibli...

Episodes

20 of 318 episodes

A Story, An Announcement, and an Invitation ❤️

Thank you for tuning into this special episode! A story: I am sharing something I have never documented publicly! It is my story of going fr...

23:25May 28, 2025

Praying for Teen Boys, with Brooke McGlothlin

The teenage years can be an emotional roller coaster in your kids’ lives. It can be hard to watch our teens face difficulties, insecurities,...

38:31May 21, 2025

Helping Kids Develop a Devotional Routine, with my son, Josiah

As we near summertime, we look forward to so many things! Perhaps less stress and more downtime…slowing down, and maybe sleeping in even! Ye...

40:31May 17, 2025

My greatest joy in Motherhood (double celebration day!)

Today I like to imagine I am gathered with all of you moms for a big group hug and some sincere encouragement. I wish you all a happy Mother...

16:16May 7, 2025

My wellness journey (diet, exercise, hormones and more)– a Q & A with Monica

Welcome to the final week of this spring series on Women’s Wellness topics! Today, Leanne Benson flips the mic to interview ME to talk about...

38:44Apr 30, 2025

Running vs. Walking…A Girlfriend chat with Jessica Smartt

Welcome to the fourth week of this spring series on Women’s Wellness topics! Today, Jessica Smartt joins me to chat about women’s fitness; s...

31:50Apr 23, 2025

Fitness Trackers: Pros and Cons for Women’s Health, with Lindsey Hein

Welcome to the third week of this spring series on Women’s Wellness topics! Today, my friend and fellow-running enthusiast (as well as runni...

34:34Apr 16, 2025

What You should Know about Supplements for Muscle and Hormone Health, with David Block

The supplement industry can be overwhelming and confusing. How do you know who or what to trust? If you eat healthy, is that enough? This is...

46:04Apr 9, 2025

Balancing Hormones in every season, with “the Girlfriend Doctor”, Anna Cabeca

There is more and more information coming out related to women’s health (aren’t you glad!?) but it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There are a lo...

51:24Apr 2, 2025

From toddlers to teenagers: Practical ways to cultivate gratitude in your kids, with Steph Thurling

Somehow the word "entitlement" has grown to represent children in America today. It's not entirely new -- Kids are selfish by nature, yet th...

39:28Mar 26, 2025

The power of self-discipline, with Luke Swanson (bring the kids!)

Listener-favorite guest, (my son) Luke Swanson joins us for a fun and inspiring conversation about the character quality of self-discipline....

34:44Mar 19, 2025

Why, How, and When to Talk to Your Kids about P*rn, with Greta Eskridge

When my friend, Greta Eskridge, told me she was working on a book called, “It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids about P*rn”, I told her I’d be her...

38:51Mar 12, 2025

An Imperfect Path to Faith and Family, with Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family

One of my greatest privileges as an author has been to get to visit Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs (twice!) for a radio and podcast...

37:39Mar 5, 2025

The Attitude Adjustment We All Need, with marriage mentor, Rhonda Stoppe

I often encourage women to find a mentor to encourage, challenge, and inspire you in your womanhood journey. Today’s guest, Rhonda Stoppe, i...

57:08Feb 26, 2025

Let’s Talk about Kids and Dating, with JP Pokluda

*I am re-sharing this episode with JP Pokluda as it was a favorite on the podcast and it is a perfect fit for my Feb. 2025 series on all thi...

41:49Feb 19, 2025

Four Decisions to Make Marriage Easier, with Arlene Pellicane

As we continue in this February series of all things “Love and Marriage” on the podcast, I am thrilled to share one of my favorite people wi...

44:52Feb 12, 2025

Lessons on Love, Dating, and the Rewards of Waiting, with Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink

We are kicking off a full month of “love and marriage” on the podcast with a beautiful, honest, and inspiring conversation with Rebecca St....

40:55Feb 5, 2025

How to Survive the “February Slump”

Last year I finally discovered a name for the very real experience I've had, well, pretty much every year since I can remember. It hits when...

28:47Jan 29, 2025

Practical Help for Picky Eaters and the Importance of Nutrition for our Kids, with Katie Kimball

How has it taken me so long to get to a topic that I am SO passionate about? I am beyond excited to open up the conversation of kids’ health...

46:57Jan 22, 2025

8 Reasonable Habits that will Make a Big Difference this Year

Hey Friends! We’re still working our way into this new year (that’s ok, right?) and today I am sharing straight from my honest life about 8...

27:13Jan 15, 2025