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Intentional Parenting: Episode #18 (Interview with Susan Seay)

Susan Seay Intentional Parenting Martha Mary Show Interview with Katie Reid and Lee Nienhuis

It doesn’t appear that Martha or Mary were mothers, but these sisters knew about living with intention. This week Lee introduces Katie to her purposeful friend, Susan Seay,

Listen to the latest episode over here, on our podcast webpage, or access Episode #18 on your favorite podcast app.

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Show Notes for Episode #18: Intentional Parenting

Susan Seay, intentional mother of seven, discusses what it looks like to parent in alignment with your family’s core values. Laugh along with us, as two Marthas and a Mary discuss how to leave overwhelm behind and equip children to be successful adults.

Theme Music: “The Feast” from Katie Reid’s “Echoes of My Heart” album. https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/

Show Sponsor: Big thanks to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.

Today’s Guest: Susan Seay is an author, speaker, podcast host, and facilitator. She is on a mission to help families parent on purpose even when life gets busy. As a wife and mom to 7, Susan understands the challenges of trying to raise kids in a distracting world. It’s more important than ever for parents to rise above the noise and raise a successful family. It’s time to create a major shift in our homes, our churches, and our communities. Susan has had the opportunity to speak and lead discussions in local churches, Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), regional conferences and online trainings reaching women all over the globe from the Bahamas to Malaysia, Canada, and across the US. Connect with Susan on her website.

  • Susan’s book: The Intentional Parent: Parenting on Purpose When Life Gets Busy
  • Susan’s Mentor 4 Moms Podcast
  • The Surprising Thing Your Type A Friend Needs (But Probably Isn’t Telling You)
  • Haiti Trip
  • Choosing Your Family’s Core Values
  • Living True to Your Core Family Values
  • Susan and her husband, Ron, were recent, and very entertaining, guests on Katie and Adam’s live show, “Stop! Hammock Time.” 

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  • Our Hashtag: #marthamaryshow 
  • Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky 

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More Episodes:

Episode 1: Together On Purpose

Episode 2: Our Worth + God’s Worthiness

Episode 3: Our Party Planning Styles

Episode 4: Managing Our Various Roles

Episode 5: Facing Fears + Overcoming Obstacles

Episode 6: Time to Get It Done + Time to Have Fun

Episode 7: The Power of Prayer

Episode 8: All About Books!

Episode 9: Aging Well

Episode 10: Back-to-School Tips

Episode 11: Strategic Friendships (Interview with Abby Banfield)

Episode 12: Dreams + Callings

Episode 13: The Heart of Martha + Mary (Interview with Joanna Weaver) 

Episode 14: Enneagram Explosion

Episode 15: Worry + Worship

Episode 16: Mother + Daughter Relationships (Interview with Blythe Daniel + Dr. Helen McIntosh)

Episode 17: Take a Rest

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