Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 105
Midnight Mom Devotional
with guest Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts
Hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker | April 7, 2020 | 33:13 min.
Today's Guest(s)
Becky Thompson is the author of BeckyThompson.com (formerly Scissortail SILK), a blog that reaches a global audience of millions. Speaking to the often overlooked struggle of balancing life as a wife, mother, and daughter of God, Becky has a captivating way of becoming the voice for women in need of hope, healing, and the Father’s love.
Becky’s candid way of sharing her heart extends an unspoken invitation for women to feel as though they have gained a friend and realize that somewhere there is a woman who feels just as they do. Becky is a recent transplant to Los Angeles, where she lives with her husband, Jared, and their three young children.
Susan K. Pitts has been married to her husband, Marc, for more than forty years. Together they minister across the state of Oklahoma. Susan is also the co-director and prayer team leader of the Midnight Mom Devotional here on Facebook, serving alongside her daughter, Becky.
EPISODE NOTES
Waking up in the middle of the night to take care of your kids is always stressful. Is it a dirty diaper? Is it a bad dream? Is it that baby is hungry? All these questions run through your head as you make your way over to take care of the baby. And then, while you’re taking care of baby, feeding or comforting, you can make the most of your unexpected awake time by praying or reading a devotional. In this episode, Dr. Meg asked her associate, Lisbeth Keen, to interview Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts.
They are a mother and daughter duo responsible for the Midnight Mom blog as well as the new book Midnight Mom Devotional: 365 Prayers to Put Your Momma Heart to Rest. The book is a great resource for mothers who find themselves awake for various reasons in the middle of the night taking care of the kiddos.
Every prayer can either be directed toward yourself or toward a friend or family member that you know is working through the stresses of raising children. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg will give you her points to ponder that you can start using right away and answers questions from parents who are concerned about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer in a future episode or on the Meeker Parenting Community page, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to see if your question is featured next!
0:00 – AD – HARD ROCK ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS
Book a stay at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana from July 2nd to July 6th, and on July 3rd, the KIDZ BOP Kids will be performing LIVE in concert followed by a meet-and-greet. Your stay will be jam packed with daily activities where kids get to mingle with their favorite KIDZ BOP Kids, with non-stop dance parties, pool parties, and more! For more information visit hardrockhotelpuntacana.com.
1:09 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the topic “Midnight Mom Devotional” along with her guests Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts and teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away.
2:38 – A CONVERSATION WITH BECKY THOMPSON AND SUSAN PITTS (PART 1)
In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has Lisbeth Keen filling in to interview her guests Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts as they talk about their blog and new book Midnight Mom Devotional: 365 Prayers to Put Your Momma Heart to Rest.
13:04 – AD – HARD ROCK ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS
Book a stay at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana from July 2nd to July 6th, and on July 3rd, the KIDZ BOP Kids will be performing LIVE in concert followed by a meet-and-greet. Your stay will be jam packed with daily activities where kids get to mingle with their favorite KIDZ BOP Kids, with non-stop dance parties, pool parties, and more! For more information visit hardrockhotelpuntacana.com.
14:29 – AD – BETTER HELP
TeenCounseling.com connects your 13 to 19-year-old with a licensed professional counselor right where they spend most of their time, on their smartphone. Simply complete a short questionnaire and you’ll be matched with a skilled therapist in TeenCounseling.com’s network of specialists. Then, once you review their credentials and approve, the counselor and your teen will begin communicating directly. Visit TeenCounseling.com/megand help your teen take charge of their mental health. Parenting Great Kids listeners can get 10% off your first month!
15:48 – A CONVERSATION WITH BECKY THOMPSON AND SUSAN PITTS (PART 1)
In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has Lisbeth Keen filling in to interview her guests Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts as they talk about their blog and new book Midnight Mom Devotional: 365 Prayers to Put Your Momma Heart to Rest.
24:50 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about how to have peace as a mom during stressful times.
26:37 – LET’S GET SOCIAL
Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com or tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. In today’s episode, Dr. Meg answers two questions from listeners asking about issues around the Coronavirus pandemic.
31:49 – PARENT PEP RALLY
32:42 – FROM THE PRODUCER
Thanks for listening to Episode 105, Midnight Mom Devotional and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than FIVE MILLION downloads!
View More Episodes
From Chaos to Calm: Managing Challenging Behavior in Children
Episode 214 l If you feel overwhelmed and frustrated about your child’s challenging behavior, it’s time to break free from the cycle of ineffective actions that only add to your pain.
Shift Your Parenting from Production to Connection
Episode 213 | Are you going through the motions and focused on surviving the parenting productivity game? In this episode, author and pastor Kyle Idleman reveals the startling truth about why our way of parenting isn’t working.
The Fight to Prevent Youth Suicide
Episode 212 | This may be one of the most critical life-saving podcasts you will hear this year. We’re losing our kids to the growing epidemic of childhood and adolescent suicide. Leslie Weirich
Overcoming Hidden Loneliness with the Power of Friendship
Episode 211 | Have you ever wondered why some friendships feel superficial while others bring immense joy and fulfillment? Tune in to learn about cultivating meaningful relationships for our children. Hear about the crucial role of conscious communication and support in navigating through challenging times.
Strengthen Parent-Child Bonds with Faith-Filled Strategies
Episode 210 | Looking to create deeper and more impactful relationships with your kids? Andy Dooley—TikTok sensation, author, NFL Seattle Seahawks host, and father of four—shares interesting ways to nurture stronger parent-child bonds and cultivate lasting, meaningful connections.
A Guide to Homeschooling
Episode 209 | Jennifer Pepito is the author of Mothering by the Book, host of the Restoration Home podcast, and the founder of The Peaceful Press.
