Dana is the mother of three children across three age-spans. She says she has three only-children, in fact. Her first baby was born when Dana was still a teenager in her first year of college.
Her lessons in motherhood started young. She learned resilience in society, and she developed a trust in the Lord to guide her.
You’ll want to hear Dana’s great ideas for raising spiritually-minded children and staying grounded in motherhood spiritually.
Dana is currently a pastor as well as a yoga instructor, and brings a beautiful cross-section of practical and spiritual experience.
OUTLINE
For mamas who don’t have time to listen to the whole thing, check out these minute markers!
2 minutes - “Becoming a mother helped me realize how much I needed to rely on the Lord”
3 minutes - Pressure to have an abortion at age 18
6 minutes - Hesitation to be called “Single Mom”
8 minutes - Training up a child during the younger years
10 minutes - Not dragging children to church in teen years
13 minutes - Building a firm foundation in childhood
15 minutes - Therapy as additional support in teen years
18 minutes - Self love is taught by what I do, not what I say
19 minutes - Spiritual practices for Mother
23 minutes - The calendar as a life hack
25 minutes - Spiritual routines with children
28 minutes - Memorizing prayers with littles
29 minutes - Praying in the spirit with littles
30 minutes - Closing encouragement
***BONUS***
If you don’t know already, I love yoga.
Dana was a part of the community of teachers when I was getting my certification.
She’s been teaching yoga for almost 10 years and pairs her connection with Christ in her flows.
She answers some really great questions around how to incorporate yoga into motherhood. She also addresses how to think about yoga and Christianity. I’m SO excited to share this short but important bonus!
Message me your thoughts in the comments or directly!
