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Published: Dec. 14, 2015, 5:47 a.m.

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The 100th episode!!! \\xa0Seriously. How did that happen?\\xa0

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The goal of this podcast has always been to help women keep God in the center of their mothering/lives. And to remember they are in the center of God\\u2019s presence, in every moment.

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Today\\u2019s podcast guest,\\xa0Jen Clouse, successfully meets those goals. Making her the perfect 100th episode guest!

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Jen focuses\\xa0our eyes on the everyday gifts. Seeing them as glimpses of heaven\\u2019s glory here on earth. But she also reminds us that this is not our forever home.

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Jen\\u2019s insightful perspective comes from a harsh reality. Her own mortality. Last December Jen was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

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In this episode, Jen shares what she\\u2019s learned about heaven (from co-leading a study for 100+ women). She also gives a super practical way to figure out how you can help a friend in need.\\xa0Jen\\xa0reminds us mamas to hold our children loosely.\\xa0To realize we have the privilege of partnering with God, but ultimately how our children \\u201cturn out\\u201d is up to him.\\xa0

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And this. . .

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It\\u2019s hard\\xa0in\\xa0the crisis to build that support system. Invest in women\\u2019s lives now. Not because you\\u2019re going to need them in case you have cancer. But that the time invested in friendships, meaningful friendships is worth it.\\u2013Jen

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My biggest take-away from our conversation is\\xa0to view my \\u201cto do\\u201d list as a \\u201cget to do\\u201d list.\\xa0What joy to\\xa0get\\xa0to\\xa0pick up my boys from school, to\\xa0get to\\xa0serve them meals, and to\\xa0get to\\xa0put them\\xa0to bed!

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This holiday season may we all see our everyday in light of eternity. Be grateful for all our \\u201cget to\\u201ds. And invest in our sweet friendships.

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AND . . .in honor of the 100th episode (and Christmas). . . and in conjunction with today\\u2019s episode theme. . .I\\u2019m giving away a copy of \\u201cJust Show Up\\u201d\\xa0by Kara Tippetts and her friend Jill Lynn Butelyn:

\\n Connect with Jen:

Personal Blog

\\n What we chat about:

• Jen\\u2019s surprise engagement, surprise baby and surprise cancer diagnosis.
• Hope for the mom with chronic sickness/trauma/heartache.
• What Jen\\u2019s learned about how friends help well.
• The truths Jen gained from studying Heaven last summer.
• Lessons for all of us to hold our children loosely.
• Dealing with temper tantrums and other challenging behavior when mom is sick.
• The value of building strong friendships.

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**Throughout the interview hear surprise messages from Jen\\u2019s friends:\\xa0Jenn Dawkins, Molly Rhodes,\\xa0Kay Wyma,\\xa0Melanie Shankle\\xa0and Amy Fisher (a.k.a. Gulley).

\\n Links Mentioned:

• \\u201cNot to us,\\xa0Lord, not to us\\xa0but to your name be the glory,\\xa0because of your love and faithfulness.\\u201d (Psalm 115:1)
• \\u201cSend me your light and your faithful care,\\xa0let them lead me;\\xa0let them bring me to your holy mountain, \\xa0to the place where you dwell.\\u201d (Psalm 43:3)
• \\nIn Light of Eternity\\xa0by Randy Alcorn
• \\u201cSet your minds on things above, not on earthly things.\\xa0For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.\\u201d\\xa0(Colossians 3:2-3)
• \\nNobody\\u2019s Cuter than You\\xa0by Melanie Shankle
• \\nJust Show Up\\xa0by Kara Tippetts & Jill Lynn Butelyn

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