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The Quickest Shortcut to Principle Centered Living You’re Ever Going To Get!
“Our culture is moving further and further away from principles and truth. What we really ultimately hope to give you, and to build and create,
The Rest of Her Story: Sharidean Flint
“I feel the sustaining presence of the Savior and a deep sense of calm.” ~Sharidean Flint One year ago, my sister was healthy and happy
Stuck In Your Hero’s Journey?
“There is an exhilaration in knowing who you are.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher The first time I learned about “The Hero’s Journey” by Joseph Campbell, I was
Principles of Government Part 2: Rights of Life, Liberty, Property, and Conscience
“Whatever is at the center of a person’s life forms the fabric of his conscience. The conscience must be educated from divine sources in order
What Is A Mother of Principle?
“MDM has quenched a thirst to really be consistent in applying principles. It has broken open the doors of empowerment, freedom, and joy by helping
The Virtues Series Pt. 1: Introduction to the 3 Types of Virtues
“Moral philosophy is the science of virtue and vice and therefore the true doctrine of the Laws of Nature is the true moral philosophy.” ~Thomas
Mission Driven Stories: Gene Stratton-Porter
“What is the difference between my books and those of other writers, is that I prefer to describe and perpetuate the best I have known
Principles of Government Part 1: Natural Law, Rights, and Duties
“It is the lack of knowledge of natural law and principles over the last century that has gotten us to where we are now.” ~Audrey
Principles that Rescued Us in 2020
“Telling myself the truth was my guiding light.” ~Heidi Mathews At The Mission Driven Mom, we make a big deal about principles. We know that
What I Do When There Is Nothing I Can Do
At the end of a tough Covid-19 year, we have all struggled with things that feel out of our control. Societal issues like quarantines, riots,
Mission Driven Moms: Becky Rogers
“I’m 100% certain that Becky is called to Africa. And I am called to her.” ~Tom Rogers Meet Becky Rogers, mother of 10, music major,
Choose to Be Happy!
By the time Audrey Rindlisbacher was 19 years old, her father and two close friends had passed away unexpectedly. Through these trials Audrey learned for
Mission Driven Stories: Jacques Lusseyran
“That is what you had to do to live in the camp: be engaged, not live for yourself alone. The self-centered life has no place
Is Perfectionism a Sin?
“All you have to give is what you’ve been given to give.” ~Max Lucado Years ago a trusted mentor challenged Audrey when she was ready
Mission Driven Moms: Marlene Peterson
“If all you do is give your kids a desire to keep learning you have done your job.”~Marlene Peterson Meet Marlene Peterson, the founder of
Are You Running Away?
“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. What makes life difficult is that the process of confronting and solving
Intro to Worldviews, Pt. 2: 10 Areas of Reference
“Every worldview requires a healthy amount of faith to believe it, because no one has all the evidence yet.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher Now that you have
Mission Driven Stories: William Wilberforce
“William Wilberforce knew if he discovered a truth to his satisfaction he would have no choice but to embrace it and act upon it.” ~Eric
The Enemy of Self-doubt
“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
The 7 Laws Series: Law 4
“Leadership is a gift. You can’t buy it, you can’t sell it, you can’t trade it. You either have it or you don’t. It is
What We Learned in the ‘Mothers of Vision’ Content
“Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29:18, Holy Bible As mentors for the upcoming ‘Mothers of Vision’ MDM Celebration event, Audrey, Tresta,
Mission Driven Moms: Gayle Ruzicka
“It always comes back to the family.” ~Gayle Ruzicka As a young girl, Gayle’s parents forced her to go to church, even though they didn’t
Mission Driven Stories: Benjamin Franklin
“Now I speak of thanking God, I desire with all humility to acknowledge that I owe the mentioned happiness of my past life to his
Intro to Worldviews Pt. 1
“Understanding worldviews makes it 100 times easier to navigate current events and world issues. It especially makes it easier to extend empathy and understanding to
The 7 Laws Series: Law 3
“Truth is seldom pleasant; it is almost invariably bitter.” ~Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn While it is empowering and ennobling to striving for truth, it’s important to remember
Mission Driven Moms: Phyllis Schlafly (Interview With Her Daughter Anne)
“It was no more glorious or joyful to lead a rally than it was to bathe my children.” ~Phyllis Schlafly Phyllis Schlafly often said that
Mission Driven Stories: Grandma Moses
To youth, Grandma Moses gave this advice: “Keep in good company, always try to improve your mind and body in every way. Never lose faith
Principles of Vision and Why They Matter
“It is peculiar to humankind that they can only live by looking to the future. This is man’s salvation in the most difficult moments of
The 7 Laws Series: Law 2, Principle 3
When moms in The Mission Driven Mom Mastermind FB Group were asked, “What is your greatest strength?” some of the responses included: “I don’t really
Feminism pt 5: Modern Feminism and Lessons Learned
Although feminism can seem like a good thing, and definitely attempted to make things better for women in several ways, the real story behind feminism
Mission Driven Moms: Sharidean Flint
“I enjoyed this podcast immensely. I could relate on so many levels. It mirrored many of my own experiences and has encouraged me to remain
Mission Driven Stories: Frederick Douglass
“From my earliest recollection, I date the entertainment of a deep conviction that slavery would not always be able to hold me within its foul
The Danger of Expectations
“Expectation is the root of all heartache.” ~William Shakespeare We all set expectations–it’s just part of our human nature. In fact, we are so accustomed
The 7 Law Series: Law 2, Principle 2
As we move forward on our journey toward life mission, loving ourselves is an absolutely critical foundational piece because, honestly, how can we truly love
Feminism pt 4: Suffrage & Birth Control
“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.” ~Elizabeth Cady Stanton As women in America were extended more and more opportunities for higher education,
Mission Driven Stories: Millard Fuller
“God sometimes calls us into service at the most inopportune times. Often, we find a hundred reasons to say no…God wants our availability. He wants
The Confidence Formula
“Confidence is something we can choose! It is something we can work on today!” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher One woman recently shared struggles that so many women
The Seven Laws Series: Law 2, Principle 1
“Your relationship with God and yourself is the foundation of ALL your other relationships.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher As busy moms, we all have one trait in
Feminism pt 3: The 1700’s
“When we understand rights clearly, then we don’t need to be feminists or non-feminists. We don’t need to stand in anyone’s camp; we can stand
Mission Driven Stories: Calvin Coolidge
“Our talents are given us in order that we may serve ourselves and our fellowmen.” ~Calvin Coolidge From a small town boy in Vermont to
Communion and Communication
“Next to the blessed sacrament itself, your neighbor is the holiest object presented to your senses.” ~C.S. Lewis In reading The Problem of Pain, Audrey
The Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 3
“It is the most courageous act in this world to put God’s will first in our lives – to listen to what our conscience is asking
Feminism pt. 2: Women in Medieval Times pt. 2
“If every man in history had believed that women were inferior and should never be listened to, then these women would not have had the
What Are You Leaning On?
“Lord, if you will show me the way, I will follow you. Amen.” ~Brother Andrew Once there was a boy who grew up poor, uneducated,
Mission Driven Stories: Dorothea Dix
“No mere acquisition of knowledge was of any value in her eyes in comparison with a longing to dedicate it to the service of humanity.”
My Response to ‘The Secret’
In 2006, an unknown woman was instrumental in creating and releasing a little documentary titled “The Secret.” Its fame grew rapidly through unconventional avenues until
The Seven Laws Series: Law 1, Principle 2
“As the rest of the world grew stranger, one thing became increasingly clear.…our Bible was the center of an ever-widening circle of help and hope.
Feminism pt. 2: Women in Medieval Times pt. 1
“It is shortsighted to say that feminism is a Biblical problem or that it is predominantly a Western problem.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher Although most women in
10 Steps to Presenting Your Principles Persuasively
“If the conversation is worth having, it’s worth doing right.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher We LOVE principles! We know they matter and we desperately want to share
Mission Driven Stories: Eric Liddell
“I believe that God made me for a purpose – to be a missionary in China. But He also made me fast. And when I
The 7 Laws Series – Law 1, Principle 1
Do you ever wish you could figure out why you aren’t as happy as you think you should be? Do you struggle with a sense
Feminism pt. 1: Women in Ancient Times
ARE YOU CONFUSED BY THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT? If so, you are not alone! Today we are taught that throughout history men have been trying to
How I Teach My Children Responsibility
Early in Audrey’s parenting, she realized how difficult it can be to teach children responsibility, especially in today’s “entitlement” environment. It can seem like everyone
Facing My Fears
For months Audrey felt like she was stuck. She knew what she needed to do but couldn’t bring herself to do it. Has this ever
Mission Driven Stories: Richard Paul Evans
“The power of believing in a personal mission is a principle that had had an impact on my own life…” ~Richard Paul Evans Richard Paul
“3 Dickens” for Christmas
“My dear children, I am very anxious that you should know something about the History of Jesus Christ. For everybody ought to know about Him.
The Faith of the Ancients, pt. 2
“God orders me to fulfill the philosopher’s mission of searching into myself and other men…I say again that daily to discourse about virtue, and of
Mission Driven Stories: William Bradford and the Thanksgiving Story
“‘Blessed be the God in heaven who has brought us over this vast and furious ocean,’ he prayed, ‘You have delivered us from the perils
The Faith of the Ancients, pt. 1
Today we are led to believe that the fight between religion and science is something new. We are told that it is a radically new
Mission Driven Stories: The Carson Family
“I had an inner certainty that I was on the right path in my life—the path God had chosen for me. Great things were going
Highlights From Our 1st MDM Celebration
“We want to love God-not with an empty, small, or flabby mind, but with a mind as large, as vigorous, and as disciplined as we
Aristotle on How to Be Happy
All of us want the same thing–to be happy. As mothers, we especially want our children to be happy. But how is happiness accomplished? Is
12 Characteristics of True Principles, Part 2
A continuation from part 1, this podcast takes you through the Characteristics of True Principles 7-12. With examples from novels, biographies and self-help books, each
12 Characteristics of True Principles, Part 1
We live in a world of relativism–my truth and your truth, rather than THE truth. Yet, as mission driven moms, we are striving to build
Knowing Principles Won’t Save You
In our attempts to build principle-centered homes, sometimes we are tempted to think that if we could just find and teach our children true principles,
Ideas Rule the World
If you were asked what rules the world, what would you say? Money, politicians, scientists? Incredibly, what really rules the world is none of these,
5 Principles I Live By
For many years Audrey and her family have been pursuing principle-centered living. It is a journey that has been bumpy but rewarding. Through all of
What’s Your Intention?
“When our motives are wrong, nothing else can be right.” ~Stephen R. Covey Why is this? Why do our motives and intentions matter so much?
Principles Stink!
At The Mission Driven Mom, we are empowering moms with principles and purpose. We know that God in His wisdom created a world run by
Meeting Life With Nonviolent Resistance
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. turned the world upside down in the 1960’s with his revolutionary approach to the problem of racial segregation. His method,
Mission Driven Stories: C.S. Lewis
You probably already know all about C.S. Lewis’ incredible writings like The Narnia Series and The Screwtape Letters. You may also be aware that he
Insights On Discernment
Do you ever feel confused about who or what to believe? News articles, sound bites and competing voices can leave your head spinning. If you
Who Are You?
Have you ever considered that the way you talk to yourself about yourself might actually not be true? Have you ever caught yourself speaking about
Thoughts On Liberty
With the 4th of July just around the corner, it’s a good time to reflect on the liberties we enjoy. It’s important that as mothers
Claim Your Blessings!
As mission driven moms, we need all the help we can get! Sometimes, though, it can feel as if we are limping along and barely
Meet Our Team: Audrey Rindlisbacher
Join Lindsey Wright, MDM board member, as she interviews Audrey Rindlisbacher, founder and CEO of The Mission Driven Mom. Listen to this episode to hear
The Fear of Knowing
As mothers in a modern Information Age, we are inundated with information from every direction. Yet, very little of this “information” is truly valuable to
Mission Driven Stories: Clara Barton
“She will never assert herself for herself—she will suffer wrong first—but for others she will be perfectly fearless…Throw responsibility upon her.” Mr. Fowler of the
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Life is a series of ups and downs. Sometimes we feel on the top of the world and sometimes we feel like not one more
Meet Our Team: Tracie Hyde
Meet Tracie Hyde, board member and Director of Events at The Mission Driven Mom. Join Audrey Rindlisbacher as Tracie shares with Audrey her experiences in the
Charlotte Mason on the Power of Natural Law
“As for this superior morality of some non-believers, supposing we grant it, what does it amount to? Just to this, that the universe of mind,
Mission Driven Stories: David Green
Born into humble circumstances, the son of a devoted pastor, David Green realized early on that he possessed a knack for retail, yet as with
Principles of Addiction In Action
When trying to resolve a problem with one of your children, have you ever felt something wasn’t quite right but weren’t sure how to discern
What Garden Is Inside You?
“All you’ve got to do is plant that seed in your mind, care for it, work steadily toward your goal, and it will become a
Meet Our Team: Julie Greenman
Meet Julie Greenman, board member and Director of Public Relations at The Mission Driven Mom. Join Audrey Rindlisbacher as Julie shares with Audrey her personal journey to
Mothers – The Bulwark of Morality
“I have nowhere seen woman occupying a loftier position; and if I were asked, now that I am drawing to the close of this work,
Finding Principles in Scripture
As a mother, have you ever had a child approach you with an idea that sounded ok on the surface, but didn’t feel completely right
Mission Driven Stories: Mother Teresa
“The story of Mother Teresa’s childhood and youth is quite simply a demonstration of how God can take the life of any individual who is
Meet Our Team: Lindsey Wright
Meet Lindsey Wright, board member and Director of Marketing at The Mission Driven Mom. Join Audrey Rindlisbacher as she chats with Lindsey about her home life,
What Maria Montessori Can Teach Moms
”Our children have greatness within them. When we seek true principles, we can draw out their greatness and help them become who they were meant
Principles of Forgiveness
“Many of my colleagues in the social sciences, quite frankly, thought that I had lost my mind studying such a ‘soft or inappropriate topic’ such
Principles of Addiction Recovery – What Every Mother Needs to Know
“Lack of power, that was our dilemma. We had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a Power
Mission Driven Stories: Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and is known world wide for his service to humanity. Yet, he began life in an
Mothers Are More Powerful Than Professors
“Are we prepared to defend democratic principles? Of course not.” ~Robert M. Hutchins Robert M. Hutchins said this in 1940! If society was steeped in relativism
Getting the Book Through You
Have you ever wondered how to harness the power of great books in your life? In the past, reading a classic might have meant reading
Tools for Reaching Your Potential
“The truth is that you probably have more natural potential than you could use if you lived one hundred lifetimes. Whatever you have accomplished up
The Types of People In Hell
“When we are not who we should be, we become shadows of ourselves. We are not real. We are not the real person we were
The Two Great Laws
“Love is not simply giving; it is judicious giving and judicious withholding as well. It is judicious praising and judicious criticizing. It is judicious arguing,
Mission Driven Stories-Shinichi Suzuki
At the age of 17, Shinichi Suzuki innocently hit the keys of a typewriter in an office at his father’s violin factory. The owner of
The 7 Laws of Life Mission
“Does everyone have a mission? Yes, if they want one. God will always use us if we want Him to.”~Audrey Rindlisbacher If everyone has mission,
How to Discover Your Life Mission
What do Albert Schweitzer, Mother Theresa, and David Green all have in common? They all began their life mission the same way! Yep! No matter
Does God Exist? What I Learned Watching Debates
In a world full of conflicting voices, IMAGINE youth who clearly discern truth. IMAGINE youth who can powerfully articulate the evidence of their faith. IMAGINE
The 3 Keys of Clear Thinking
As mothers, we are often faced with difficult decisions. We want to move forward with clarity and confidence. But sometimes it feels as though all
Intro to Principles III: Principles
How can you know if you’ve really found a true principle, or if it’s just an opinion? Put it to the test: Does it have
Intro to Principles II: First Principles
Now that you’ve learned about Natural Law in part 1 of this 3-part series, how do you start discerning principles that you can apply to
Intro to Principles I: Natural Law
In this chaotic world of “your truth and my truth,” are you looking for an ANCHOR for you and your family? Steven Covey said,
Kickstart Your Self-Discovery!
As Mission Driven Moms, it is CRITICAL that we engage in regular self-discovery and gain a clear understanding of who we are and the gifts