Connie Albers: There’s Freedom in the Pivot–Changing Our Direction to Follow God’s Plan

Have you ever felt called to step out in faith, but thought it sounded crazy? Today we're talking about the pivot. There's freedom in the pivot and changing our direction to follow God's plan. My guest this week is Connie Albers, author of Parenting Beyond the Rules: Raising Teens with Confidence and Joy The title alone says it all and we're talking about the book, and so much more. This show is not just for parents, it's for anyone with a Fierce Calling. That's you! I know what Connie shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you! Please share this episode and listen in while I have a chat with Connie Albers. A Few Favorite Quotes from There's Freedom in the Pivot--Changing Our Direction to Follow God's Plan "... if I'm praying for it I really have to be willing to say yes to what God might be doing." "When we know our strengths--when we're operating out of our strengths--we free up others to step in where we are weak. Two things happen: We allow other people to use their strengths to complete the project, the task, or the assignment that God has given so we can work together, and we also learn to rely on the Lord in our weaknesses, his strength is made known ..." --Connie Albers Connect with Connie and learn more about how there's freedom in the pivot--changing direction to follow God's plan ... You can connect with Connie at conniealbers.com your one-stop-shop to check out her books, podcast, speaking info, resources, and social media links. Don't forget to check out her Equipped to Be podcast and subscribe so you'll never miss an episode! More about Connie ... Connie Albers Connie Albers has spent much of her adult life as a homeschool mom to five and mompreneur with an outreach and ministry to parents through her speaking and various leadership roles. Balancing her roles as a wife, speaker, homeschooler, consultant, and active volunteer, she has learned to discover resilience and joy within the stop and go of life. She is a respected leader, social media enthusiast, and trusted mom who understands the challenges of balancing the demands of life, work and homeschool.  More recently, Connie is equipping parents with her book Parenting beyond the Rules by NavPress, which outlines positive approaches to parenting today’s teenagers. Her enthusiasm for helping others navigate social media led to her taking a post at Social Media Marketing World. Connie’s mission is to equip moms to live their life with confidence and joy. Connie and her husband, Tom, have been married 35 years and have homeschooled their five children, all of whom continued their studies and graduated from the University of Central Florida. She is a speaker, a spokeswoman, an author, and owner of ConnieAlbers.com. Her latest venture is fulfilling her desire to equip women in their calling through her Equipped To Be ministry. The Albers family lives in Winter Garden, Florida. Love Fierce Calling? If you love Fierce Calling, please leave a rating and review on Podchaser or wherever you are listening to this podcast. And... Do you need a speaker for your next women's event? Check out my speaking page, grab my flyer, and let's talk about me speaking at your next women's event... I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women! Free Gifts for You... Grab one of my free downloads by scrolling down to the bottom of the page! Love & God's Perfect Peace to You! Doris