I think you and Glenda should do a podcast every month on different subjects! Joanna

@Mejiaelis

7 ай бұрын

Yes!

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

😀 I'll have to talk it over with her

@Dana-mb1hd

7 ай бұрын

@@theMennoniteMomyou ladies are fantastic! I would love to listen to a podcast with you 2!💖

@lweaver979

7 ай бұрын

Amen!!

@victorian377

7 ай бұрын

Yes !,,

I just love it when you have Glenda as your guest. I don’t have children, and I’m not married, and yet, her testimony is so relatable even to me. Plus she’s fun to listen to, and when you interview her, you become like a different person too- more animated and you seem to laugh more and look more relaxed. I love seeing you this way..I think Glenda should be a regular! On a side note, she briefly mentioned someone’s mom-in-law who had dementia, and about how happy she was. My mom had dementia, and I cared for her for 6 years. It wasn’t always sunshine and roses (she was a very stubborn German woman), but as she went deeper into her dementia, it was almost like she became a happier person. Maybe because her inhibitions were lessened? I don’t know, but I can tell you, that we had more happy, funny times during those years, than I ever remembered from my younger years, and like that woman Glenda mentioned, it was a joy to take care of her.

Pessimism is a habit. Habits can be broken. It's not who you are, you can choose to change your habit, but it's something you have to intentionally do. ❤️

I’m not Mennonite but I greatly benefit from your perspective and topics. ❤ I have lived a very sad life and have had to work hard to find the good in life. These videos help to stay on track. ❤

Glenda, you’re pure joy. Before I even heard you say your prayer about people seeing Jesus in you, I wanted to pause this video and and comment that I see Jesus in you. I truly do. You are such an encouragement to my heart. Bless you sister.

My favorite guest. This video really helped me. I’m a 62 yr old Grammy and I need to improve my attitude . Thank you both for following the leading of the Lord . ❤️❤️🥰

Lots of fun listening to both of you in conversation. Lots of wisdom too. Thanks! Glenda is a lovely person.

THANKYOU JESUS! I am a baby Christian at the age of 34, and I am a mother of 2 young kids. This conversation was such a breath of fresh air, I felt like I was sitting down for a chat with the two of you and feel so invigorated and hopeful now. Changing negative thought patterns is such an integral part of becoming more joyful. Honestly I got so much out of this video and I truly hope this video ends up with a million views, as that would mean a million people would hear this message ❤

Thank ladies, I would just love to say AMEN , sisters. I’m 69, but I wish that there was someone that told me a lot of things that you both talked about.

Glenda has sought wisdom and turned her face toward the light of Messiah. I follow a former Jewish Orthodox lady who will ocassionally have a lady guest, Pearl, her perspectives are so insightful. Even at my age, I glean so much from these interviews with wonen who have walked through the fire and have found gratitude❤

I certainly enjoyed your chat. Thanks. I needed that. May God bless you as you bless others.

It's so wonderful to have Glenda as your guest. She has had a lot that she was facing and had to make a life for her and the kids. And God was waiting for her to tell people how to let God guide her to were she is at now. Beautiful soul and such a strong single mom with children and learning that she is strong and let God lead her without bitter or animosity,but with joy and not afraid to ask God for help. She realized in her lowest point in life she needed help and God was waiting for her to call on Him. And praise God she did. I love watching both of you God fearing loving kind women. ❤❤❤❤ Have a Blessed Christmas.🙏🙏🙏🙏

Life lessons! I was smiling as I watched this video. It is so good to have a friend, who is like minded, to bounce thoughts and ideas around. I've been reading some of the comments and I see that a lot of people would like to hear and see more of this type of video. I think this would be a very good thing!

Such a beautiful conversation to listen to. The answer is always Jesus! ❤ Thank you for sharing your thoughts to bless other Christian women trying to do their best.

I just love Glenda’s attitude and personality. She is so inspirational and honest in her view of life. I’m hoping to see a lot more of her in your videos. I thank God for her.

I love watching You and Glenda together. Although I am not Mennonite I would love to have a conversation with Glenda. She is just so knowledgeable and funny at the same time. Hope you two do more of these conversations this coming year. You two made my day. Thank you and "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!!!!!

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

Thank you we are honored you started for the chat. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

I enjoyed every minute of this conversation. The way you two play off of each other is so uplifting. Choosing joy in the midst of overwhelming pain is spiritual warfare. It can feel impossible but it’s an incredible weapon. Thanks and keep the good stuff coming.

This conversation spoke to my heart on so many levels. Such wisdom. Thank you for sharing this. I needed to hear it. You two are lovely Sister’s in Christ 🤍✝️

Thank you for the tips. It was so nice to hear you two laughing together! May the Lord keep you. Amélie

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. It was very nice to see Glenda again, she’s such an encouragement. Thank you 😊

“The joy of the Lord is my strength!”

Love when you have conversations with Glenda. The two of you are a joy and a blessing. It is both fun and enlightening. I always take away a new lesson and something positive. Thank you!

So much wisdom in here. God bless you both!

I have 2 parents who are in their early and mid-70's. They unfortunately have had a lot of health problems in the last 10 years. There is no joy in that home. It is incredibly difficult to even go visit them because the atmosphere is so dark. Yet these are not the parents I grew up with! Especially my Dad. He loved to crack jokes and laugh. Now he doesn't even smile hardly ever. Watching them I know that I do not want to be like them! So I've been working on myself to be joyful in all situations and be thankful regardless. I have a wonderful example in my mother-in-law who is in her late 70's and full of the joy of the Lord inspite of the hard life she has had. She's told me often I don't have to be like my mom. She chose not to be like hers.

@sheilasmyth5874

7 ай бұрын

I think your parent have get acquainted/re-acquainted w/Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit. You are just the woman /daughter to re-introduce that. Spirit to your Dad and Mom. God bless you all

@rosannasauereisen2827

7 ай бұрын

They would say they already have him. (The Holy Spirit) I'm not sure how to share more then I have. There are ever in my prayers.

@bsimchatp.8901

6 ай бұрын

Disrespecting parents by talking like this about them in a public place wouldn’t help the situation, and won’t set you apart as being better. Being a blessing and support instead would. But that’s unthinkable in this me-mindset.

@rosannasauereisen2827

6 ай бұрын

You don't know me at all and that is harsh judgement for someone you don't know. That makes me really sad. I am supporting my parents and respecting them by visiting them and helping them with their many needs. I guess it's wrong now not to be perfect and have struggles now and then. I'd rather be open and share the struggles I have so others know they aren't the only ones than pretend like I'm perfect and I never struggle. That isn't true for any of us.

@bsimchatp.8901

6 ай бұрын

@@rosannasauereisen2827maybe this is a western thing. Especially in the Middle East and even more so in Christian households it’s unheard of speaking about your own parents this way, let alone publicly. They brought you up and sacrificed much for you. Honour your father and mother. If you need help changing, look to Christ- with him, we loose sight of our self-centredness and are renewed in our minds, seeing the people in our lives with much different eyes. That includes all of us, we are all in need of this grace. Blessings to you

You both blessed me even as a single lady. Is. 54:1 is my go to verse, “Sing, O barren…” I sang through my hymn book this year with 53 hymns a month. Such a blessing to praise our wonderful Savior!!

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. That was dedication!

I’m not particularly a religious person (grew up brainwashed by Catholism), but I do believe there is ‘something out there’ that keeps me grounded, now my goal over the next period in my life it to try find out what that is You pair are a hoot :) Love Glenda :)

Thank you. Joy is definitely from the Lord. Often the person in Christ that demonstrates joy the most, has been been thru the most, but has learned to depend completely God. ❤ Have a great Christmas.

What a great Christmas treat, a Glenda video! Thank you Janine and Glenda! Wow! This video is a fountain of wisdom. Made me stop and ponder about what you said, esp about gratitude and showimg kindness. God bless sisters in Christ!

What beautiful Christian women, thank you for both of your testimony!!

So blessed by this. Thank you.

You both have so much to offer us in advice. Thank you. Love you ladies. ❤❤❤

what an enjoyable chat to join. I must admit I’ve been praying for God to renew my joy because I feel it being buried these days. Then I get stuck in wondering which is more impactful, joy or authenticity. But it’s confirmed now, BOTH!!…. they don’t have to be separate, thanks the most for that encouragement. Further up and further in dear hearts (narnia), all my prayers for a joy filled new year, from the TX panhandle!

What Joy it was listening to you both. Thank you.🙏

Loved this! So interesting and inspiring. I think every woman from all different faith backgrounds can relate to this. Thank you!

Thank you so much, Glenda and Janine !!! God bless your willingness and openness....😊 I always love your talks,they are so encouraging! I am like you Janine in the thick of parenting Littles and this gentle parenting thing is kind of a sticky subject...you had some very good points, I appreciate it!!! Can't wait for the next video😊

Thank you for all the inspiration and encouragement!!! I'm a young mom and I especially enjoyed your thoughts on gentle parenting!

Thank you both for being willing to share and brave enough to speak truth! You lives are a testimony! Jolynne

I think you and Glenda should do this regularly. I have so enjoyed this conversation. You are both wise.

What a great Christmas treat, a Glenda video!😍 Thank you Janine and Glenda! Wow! This video is a fountain of wisdom. Made me stop and ponder about what you said, esp about gratitude and showimg kindness. God bless sisters in Christ!❤

I love you gals together! Needed the laughs and help today!! I struggle with joy.....

I really enjoy these videos! I also would consider myself a “gentle” parent; but I still say no… often! Lol. I do try to listen to their feelings (my mother is a narcissist, so for me this is important)… however, like your son my girls can manipulate and twist things to get their way. It’s a hard balance! I completely agree that we need to regulate our feelings- when my oldest is just having an emotional day (pre teen hormones!) I usually tell her to run a mile or two, then take a shower 😂 It helps me so hopefully it will help her when she is 15… I always thought of gentle parenting as not hitting or over the top screaming (maybe we can call the moms who don’t say “no” passive parenting 😂). Merry Christmas Ladies!!!

I enjoy listening to you and Glenda. I love your tips and discussions. I remember as well being pessimistic, a constant frown on my face. But I started thinking if people saw me and I'm telling them Jesus is the Way, they wouldn't want what I have, because I don't have the Lord's joy. I started asking the Lord for His peace and joy. Amazing, I had/have joy unspeakable!

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

Love your testimony! Amen!

Thank you ladies. I loved and needed this this morning.

Wow!! So what I needed to hear! (The first part about find Joy) I tend to be the pessimist and that bothers me so much. Thank you both for touching on this!

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

I'm the same way! Have a lovely Christmas!

I love the idea of obedience first and ask questions later. I can imagine my boys asking why and me responding I'll tell you later. That way I don't have to fall into the because I said so, but they still get an answer.....the same answer, just not as seemingly harsh. My boys are in heaven now, but I can just picture them looking down on me and saying, yep. That's my mom! 😊

I always enjoy when you have Glenda on your video with you. Yall both make me smile. Alot of wisdom in the words yall spoke. I hope you both and your families has a very Merry Christmas.

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

Thank you and merry Christmas to you as well!

I hope you have Glenda on again i was very blessed and did alot of laughing with you both thanks

Thank you for the wisdom you bothshared. It is very valuable. I truly love hearing you two. Many blessings on you both.❤❤❤

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

Thank you and May you have a blessed Christmas!

I absolutely love her. You ladies have no idea how much you have inspired my life!

Thanks so much for that view on parenting! I feel quite disturbed wen i hear some of the things that r entering the Mennonite circles n im glad to hear a more balanced view!! Thanks!

I am 6 minutes into this video, in tears at the level to which I relate to this conversation. Thank you thank you thank you

@theMennoniteMom

6 ай бұрын

I'm glad it could be a blessing to you. Sending hugs

Absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing! My heart truly needed this.

Found you by accident (think it was the Lord). I was a single mom quite like Glenda. My husband divorced me and my lawyer was disappointed when the fireworks he expected didn’t happen. Even the judge acted on my side! I made the choice to choose joy! It has become a habit but after years, I still make the choice daily. I had the rule about coming into my room after I went to bed. His friends will never forget the night they were too loud and woke up! I didn’t even grab my glasses or robe and walked into his room!

Thank you, this blessed me today!

Glenda, you're wonderful! God bless you 🙏 im a single Mennonite mom too. God is our strength

Thanks!! this encouraged me so much 🙏

Tack för ett underbart samtal ❤❤❤ Precis vad jag behövde idag ❤🙏

I love love this please do it more often!

You two are a bright light !!

Glenda brings me joy! 😅 yes to the podcast!!

I can relate so much to Glenda. Love you two together ❤

I am SO happy to see Glenda back! The 2 of you inspire me so much thank you!🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖

@deniseunruh8752

7 ай бұрын

My feelings are the same! Thanks! Wishing you a joyous holiday season!

@Dana-mb1hd

7 ай бұрын

You as well ❤

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope she'll come on more in the future

Glenda is fun on your podcast. I hope both of you have a Merry Christmas.

Ladies, we would love if you two would start a podcast! It would be SO GOOD! I know these ladies in this comment section would agree that you two have a great connection of friendship and can discuss so many life biblical topics! Either way I'd like to/hear more videos with you and Glenda!! Yes! Well I sure hope the two of yall have a blessed Merry Christmas! And a blessed New Year! Much love from Arkansas!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I loved this so much! You popped up on my feed and now I'm subscribed to both of you! I feel very encouraged after watching this video.♥️

@theMennoniteMom

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and I'm honored to have you here!

❤ When you have Glenda on - she is one of the most joyful and encouraging ppl I have ever seen ❤

Thanks for sharing on the Validating Feelings trend. My children are all married so I appreciate this for all the Moms in the thick of it. I recently had a mom of 8 (teens to 1 yr. old), share her concerns on this subject. On the otherhand she was feeling the pressure to conform to this trend.

I heard a mother asking her child to not do something at a store I was , and she was so apologetic about it and thank you so much for doing that ! I found it almost funny .

@theMennoniteMom

6 ай бұрын

😄

Thank you for blessing me with your channel en this conversation!

Thankyou for the blessing and the laughs❤

Thank you for this. Love from Arizona

The world will not care about our feelings and we will be emotionally damaged all the time if we take every feeling captive and dwell on it. What a miserable life😢 I am realizing the older people did raise tough children. They didn’t let them dwell on petty little feelings. I heard someone say she teaches her kids family cares but the world does not care what you go through. There is so much truth to old says❤ Thanks for sharing☺️

At last! I have my dementia preparation plan. You two are wonderful together. Hope you are good friends.

Oh, you two are some of my favorite people!! ❤

Very interesting love the chat have a great christmas. like the way you ladies talk x

I so enjoyed this.. as I was watching I seen the number going up...

P lease continue to do these videos seriously. I am a single Mennonite Mom I am in remission but i have stage 4 breast cancer since 2015. God has miraculously cured me and i give GOD so much GLORY! I have an 11 year old biy who has ADHD and ODD. He asked Jesus into his heart at 7 years old but struggles with anger, swearing, and disobedient almost all the time. Love this so much. I also help take care of my parents who are 78. I will look to be more grateful, try and manage my stress , anger, and improve my prayer life. Prayers would be appreciated as I try to change my additude patience, healing, and give my son prayers as well. I love hearing from the Holy Spirit. I love you two! ❤❤

Ok you guys need to have a podcast! I will listen all I can!❤

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😀

Love this! Y’all need to start a podcast 😊

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

😀 thanks!

That makes sense to sing …look at all the psalms that the writer would praise the Lord at the end of his complaining

15:00 Healthy unloading. Venting is unloading without accountability. Healthy unloading is getting those words out but also wanting accountability and growth.

I just loved this video ❤️ 😍 ❤

Great conversation!!

I love the hymn Master the tempest is raging….peace be still…,peace be still! Raising children happens so quickly! Happy New Year to both of you! Blessings Numbers 6:24-26

Ah loved this. Perfect amount of humor and reality mixed in there. And thank you for touching base on some controversial subjects. So refreshing to listen to this side. I get so mixed up with parenting because of people in my circles, also with how i was raised (similar to you ladies). I worry for our generation too. With the world taking God out of the equation, morality is gone. Great video!!!

I love this! How do you share this when someone doesn’t have faith.

Merry Christmas to the both of you!! Glenda my brother left his wife when they had 4 little girls and watching her raise them alone was very very hard 😢 with Gods help and many peoples prayers she raised some fine young women ❤ keep shining for Jesus and your family will be blessed!!🎉

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

🥲 so hard but it sounds like she has a wonderful community surrounding her as well!

I needed this today

I love you ladies/sister.

Very encouraging video you 2 should start a podcast😊

Love it!

Great conversation

Glenda, you have wise things to say to us, maybe someday you will have a larger reaching platform that you never dreamed of.

Ladies, you ares describing exactly how I feel. Never happy and all of the above 😞. Really struggling these days 😢

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

I'm sorry... sending hugs. We go through hard seasons, but if we can with through them and not dwell there, that is key. Happy new year

@LauraS1104

7 ай бұрын

@@theMennoniteMom for sure. Our little guy is 18 months old and we don’t remember our other 3 being this hard at that age. 🙏🙏

I know what it's like to have an angry 15 year old boy. It is so difficult sometimes, and he has developmental disabilities. However, I have taught my kids not to swear. I have had to use Tabasco to curb the kids' swearing. I just want my kids to know that I love them very much. I am not a gentle parent. I was married a few months before my 25th birthday. I am 43 now, so I am an older parent. My oldest daughter will be an adult in two months. My youngest daughter, Alice, is turning six at Christmas. Happy early Christmas, Jeannine! Blessings to you and your family this Christmas and New year.

Just wondering if you ask yout son about something bad in his day and there isn't anything, if it would grow compassion to ask if he noticed anything in someone else's day? One of my sons would've been too happily oblivious at that age, but he became overly sensitive and depressed by other's burdens, then more cynical in late teens. They just change so much that it's hard to know what's best sometimes and every child is different. My other son was happy, let everything roll off his back, but seems to lack compassion as a teenager.

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

Very good pointer. I will be using this, thank you! It is hard to read them sometimes

Glenda is lovely and so interesting...

Much needed topic....biblical reaction to gentle parenting and all that entails. It's "killing" our children.😭😭

@theMennoniteMom

7 ай бұрын

Yes it's a pretty large burden of mine. The term is absolutely correct, we need to be gentle and grace filled, but not on the way the method is teaching

I have a lot of respect for the fact that she finds a way to be honest about her struggles without complaining about the faults of her former husband. I love how she balances grace and honesty in all of these interviews. ❤

@theMennoniteMom

6 ай бұрын

Yes! You put that so well. I agree 100%

Abbie Halberstadt from M is for Mama podcast calls it High-Low-Buffalo 😊 ( the high point of your day, the low point of your day, and something unexpected is the Buffalo😊)

@theMennoniteMom

6 ай бұрын

I like that 😀