Our latest newsletter and Gather 'Round Podcast Episode #4: Stay Soft is out! Check your emails or see the latest newsletter here: https://gatherroundhomeschool.ck.page/posts/a-huge-announcement Click below to listen to Gather 'Round with Rebecca Spooner Episode #4: Stay Soft Staying soft and flexible despite hurt and disappointment is not easy. It takes intentionality, it takes practice and purpose. Like a shield around us, we put up walls, distance ourselves, or become more rigid and set in our ways—determined that we are right and only those who agree with us can stay. In today's episode, Rebecca shares a picture God gave her of how we can stay soft and flexible even amidst the hurt and disappointment. It is much harder, but it brings freedom. Come sit at the table and let's talk about it! Easy Time Code Guide 00:40 Intro (Rebecca will share stories and experiences throughout this episode) 1:33 What does “stay soft” mean? 4:00 Humility is key/learning through parenting 8:25 Confidence in homeschooling 12:45 Staying soft vs. staying flexible 15:20 Repentance is for all of us and should be a regular occurrence 16:45 Stable temperatures 19:53 Warming-up 23:00 In His presence/surrender 25:00 Sealing up the cracks/forgiveness 27:05 Ezekiel 36:26 29:45 Despite attacks, negativity or discouragement… stay soft 32:18 Closing prayer

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