{"podcast":{"title":"Front Parking Spot Podcast- Praying Moms, Raising Christian Families, in Today’s World","slug":"front-parking-spot-podcast-praying-moms-raising-christian-families-in-today-s-world-6815522","podcast_index_feed_id":6815522,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/frontparkingspot/feed.xml","website_url":"https://frontparkingspot.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17980505/Final_Choice_Cover_Art3-10-24_57byzk.jpg","author":"Jennifer Bosma-Christian Wife & Mom, Faith-Filled Parenting Advice, Biblical Marriage","episode_count":152,"summary":"Are you a faith-based mom trying to live a Christian life for your family? Have you been concerned with the world your child is growing up in regarding media, politics, and social agendas? Do you want to learn ways to have direction over your child’s spiritual growth? Interested in being the best wife and mom you can be, all while enjoying life? I have discovered many ways to help Christian moms navigate these concerns of faith, family, and life, which are all included in this podcast. I’m Jennifer Bosma, and I’m so excited that you are here on my Front Parking Spot podcast. I vividly remember what it felt like to have those concerns over my family, how to grow my faith, and learn scripture promises, all while navigating life, JOYFULLY! I sometimes felt like I was swimming upstream in a culture that doesn’t honor tried and true biblical principles based on Jesus. My 23 years of teaching elementary school to over 500 children, guiding parents and kids in their educational journey, coupled with decades of biblical study, and being the author of three Christian children’s books, brings me here to help you with your concerns over your Christian family. This podcast shares solutions, i…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-15T22:18:33.681667+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/front-parking-spot-podcast-praying-moms-raising-christian-families-in-today-s-world-6815522"},"episode":{"title":"148-The Journey Back to Joy: Johanna Vann on Grief, Healing, and Christian Fiction","slug":"148-the-journey-back-to-joy-johanna-vann-on-grief-healing-and-christian-fiction","published_at":"2026-09-15T09:18:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/front-parking-spot-podcast-praying-moms-raising-christian-families-in-today-s-world-6815522/148-the-journey-back-to-joy-johanna-vann-on-grief-healing-and-christian-fiction","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/front-parking-spot-podcast-praying-moms-raising-christian-families-in-today-s-world-6815522","url":"https://frontparkingspot.podbean.com/e/where-wilted-flowers-bloom-finding-hope-after-loss-with-joanna-vann/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4fbwcbrqpt4qhpeh/148-Johanna_Rojas_Vann8wgmn-ingg36-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Today's guest Johanna Vann, a multi-award-winning author and mama of four, joins host Jennifer Bosma on the Front Parking Spot podcast to discuss grief, redemption, and the transformative power of Christian fiction for families. They talk about Johanna's new novel Where Wilted Flowers Bloom and her award-winning debut An American Immigrant, and how story can act as a modern parable to help Christians process deep questions like why suffering occurs. Johanna shares her personal journey—she wrote much of the book before experiencing a miscarriage seven days after submitting her author’s note, which made the book’s themes painfully personal. The episode covers practical advice for grieving moms (seeking God’s goodness in the land of the living, allowing joy to return, the discipline of redirecting thoughts), the role of honest, relatable Christian fiction that isn’t “cheesy,” reading choices for children, and how books can open hidden grief and lead to healing. Listeners will hear anecdotes (like a healing trip to the aquarium), reflections on parenting and homeschooling, and tips on where to find Johanna’s books and connect with her on her website and Instagram: JRV johannarvann on Instagram Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One. Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request. Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? 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