The (Not So) Wild Summer | How to Keep Up With Your Faith This Summer When the House Never Quiets

What if your summer with the kids didn’t have to pull you away from God, but could actually become an opportunity to draw closer to Him?

Before summer begins, many moms imagine peaceful mornings with quiet time, coffee, and uninterrupted moments in God’s Word. But then reality arrives, the kids are home, the house is louder, the responsibilities multiply, and finding time to slow down can feel almost impossible.

The good news? You don’t have to wait for perfect silence to connect with God.

In this episode, I share practical ways to invite God into the middle of your everyday summer moments—from sibling arguments and laundry piles to car rides, meal preparation, and family routines. You’ll discover how to create meaningful moments with God even when life feels noisy, and how to recognize His presence right in the middle of the chaos.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

• Inviting God Into the Noise: Learn why your relationship with God doesn’t have to depend on having a perfectly quiet schedule and how He wants to be present in every part of your day.

• Creating Family Moments of Faith: Discover simple ways to bring your children into worship, prayer, and time with God instead of always trying to find moments away from them.

• Finding Quiet Moments in Unexpected Places: Explore how everyday pockets of time, like independent play, kitchen routines, and transitions, can become opportunities for Bible study, reflection, and prayer.

• Turning Ordinary Tasks Into Worship: Learn how to transform everyday responsibilities like cooking, driving, and household routines into moments where you can praise, reflect, and connect with God.

• Recognizing God’s Presence During Overwhelming Seasons: Be encouraged to stop carrying everything in your own strength and learn how to seek God’s wisdom, grace, and peace throughout the summer.

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📌 Need a little help planning the season?

Grab The Good Summer Guide at https://bit.ly/good-summer-now

Available in a South Florida Edition or an Activities for Anywhere Edition.

Inside you'll find:

☀️ 100+ summer activities
☀️ Pocket Bestie Resource Guide
☀️ Rainy Day Rescue
☀️ Summer Wins Tracker
☀️ Summer Reflection Pages
☀️ Summer Boredom Buster Cards

New episodes of The (Not So) Wild Summer drop every Tuesday.

We're spending the whole summer together! ☀️

Rooting for you,

Latasha

And remember, you're in His hands.

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What is The (Not So) Wild Summer ?

The (Not So) Wild Summer is a 12-week limited series podcast for Christian moms who are done simply surviving summer break and are ready to actually enjoy it — shenanigans and all.

The Not So Wild Summer is a 12-week limited series podcast for Christian moms who are done simply surviving summer break and are ready to actually enjoy it — shenanigans and all.

If you are craving an intentional summer routine but feel overwhelmed by the chaos — you just found your tribe! Host Latasha Kennedy — wife, mom of two, business strategist, and multifaceted entrepreneur — knows firsthand what it's like to juggle it all. She's been there: staring into an empty refrigerator at noon, negotiating with kids who suddenly forgot how to read, and trying to hold onto a vision of a summer that feels fun, enjoyable, and dare we say — peaceful.

Think less rigid lecture and more like a text message from your smartest girlfriend who has actually been in the trenches.

What We're Covering This Summer:

Every Tuesday from June through August, Latasha drops a quick 15-minute episode packed with honest, faith-rooted, and highly practical conversation. We are diving into the exact mom life hacks and family systems you need to thrive:

*Summer Routines & Kids' Schedules — How to build a flexible daily rhythm that keeps the peace without killing the fun.

*Mom Self-Care & Sanity — Reclaiming your time, managing burnout, and avoiding the trap of losing yourself in motherhood.

*Family Rhythms & Faith — Practical ways to integrate intentional parenting and faith into your everyday summer chaos.

*Sleep Schedules & Screen Time — Navigating the shifting rules of summer without losing control of the household.

*Back-to-School Transitions — Prepping your mind, home, and kids for a smooth shift back into the school year.

And so much more packed into 12 episodes. 15 minutes. The whole summer winning against these kids' shenanigans — together!

New episodes drop every Tuesday starting June 16th. Hit Follow right now so you never miss a single drop!
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Resources Mentioned
The Good Summer Guide (South Florida & Activities for Anywhere Editions) - https://girlfriendsthriving.com/summer

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