Homemakers By Choice

Thanksgiving History

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, November 20, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Are you offering gratitude to God? Donna challenges you to concentrate on your blessings even through suffering. This message, which is being re-aired, was taped in front of a live audience.

Prayer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, November 19, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Donna shares with us the importance of prayer and the power of prayer.

Q and A Wednesday

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Donna answers some sticky questions about dividing chores and responsibilities at home, meeting the needs of your spouse and how to encourage your kids to help out more. Sounds like we could all use this podcast!

Practical Essentials

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Today you are in for a treat. This is one of Donna's favorite subjects to talk about many subjects. Join Donna as she shares her thoughts on Practical Essentials.

Thanksgiving Dinner Preparation

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, November 16, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Thanksgiving Dinner Preparation - Donna's favorite holiday, which is about feasting, is an opportunity to be grateful for a bountiful harvest. Listen to Donna as she prepares and shares her favorite roasted turkey recipe, as well as historical facts and best ideas for your Thanksgiving.

Have a New Kid by Friday

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, November 13, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Dr. Kevin Leman is back and you will want to listen to this message more than once! Are you battling with your kids every day about the same issues? Dr. Leman helps you deal with these age-old problems in a fun, action-oriented way that reflects God's teaching and what it is to be an authority over your children. He reminds us that love and discipline go hand in hand. Visit his web site at www.lemanbooksandvideos.com

Birth Order

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, November 12, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Donna's special guest, Dr. Kevin Leman is here to talk about his revised and updated book, The Birth Order. Your cubs may come out of the same den, but they are all so different! Learn from Dr. Leman's research on this fascinating topic and laugh at his keen sense of humor regarding children and their place in the family.

Q and A Wednesday

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Our questions today range from the different religious denominations, to serving God as a stay at home mom, giving money to homeless people on the street corner and how do you respect your spouse even if you think they are making bad choices. Please send us any questions you may have for Donna to answer. We love hearing from you!

Preparing for a Simple Christmas 2

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Host: Donna Otto In order to reduce the stress of the holidays, listen to Donna's sound advice and tips on personalizing and simplifying your Christmas preparations.

Preparing for a Simple Christmas 1

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, November 9, 2009 Host: Donna Otto To simplify is to make something less complicated, therefore easier to do. Donna urges you to simplify your preparations, and then you won't dread, but rather look forward to, the holidays.

Meet the HBC Broadcast Team 2

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, November 6, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Donna talks about sacrifice. We share some of the practical sacrifices that we have made to be apart of the pod cast team.

Meet the HBC Broadcast Team 1

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, November 5, 2009 Host: Donna Otto We hope that you enjoy this broadcast as much as we enjoyed taping it. We are the "behind the scenes" team that produces the broadcasts for you daily. We are wives, mothers, homemakers and love Jesus. We are all members of the Scottsdale Chapter of Homemakers By Choice.

Q and A Wednesday

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Today Donna answers some general questions from our listeners regarding naming your children, how to get your children to talk nice to each other, cleaning tips, good books to read and how to get rid of evil things by replacing them with good things in your life. Always fascinating to listen to Donna answer our questions!

Kay Arthur Supports Homemakers 2

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Kay continues this very important message and laments that we have a generation that is apathetic to the word of God, but we are the ones who can change that. She reminds us that idolatry (such as the love of money and all it buys) leads to immorality.

Kay Arthur Supports Homemakers 1

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, November 2, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Originally taped at the Scottsdale Study Group, the founder of Precepts Ministries, Kay Arthur, challenges us to really learn the word of God and apply it to our lives -- especially in the times we live.

2009 HBC Kick Off by Amy Cavness 2

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, October 30, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Amy continues her story in front of the women of HBC. She is an advocate for moms making priority of home, marriage, family and following Jesus Christ.

2009 HBC Kick Off by Amy Cavness 1

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, October 29, 2009 Host: Donna Otto HBC's very own funny lady, Amy Cavness begins the new season by telling her story of marriage, children, how she met Donna and how she got started with Homemakers By Choice. What a change it made in her life! Listen as Amy entertains us with her humor.

Q and A Wednesday

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Q 1. Donna addresses the issue of the influence certain friends have on your children and reminds us to help our children choose their friends carefully.
Q 2. A mom of a perfectionist receives biblical advice from Donna on how to help her child be more accepting of himself.
Q 3. Donna gives advice to a busy mom who is not sure how much time she should spend playing with her 2 young boys.
Q 4. To a mom of 5 who wants to know how to teach her children patience, Donna advises she provide consistent opportunities for them to learn to wait and be good-spirited about it.

Papers and Mail

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Is there a stronghold keeping you from letting go of unnecessary papers? Donna gives you the tools to get started organizing and filing important papers.

Practical Essentials - Approval (God's or man's?)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, October 26, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Don't miss this very important lesson as Donna gives us scripture verses to heed, such as Galatians 1:10 and 2 Timothy 2:4-5. Are you looking for star status? Do you want the WOW factor? Donna asks you to examine your heart and surrender to the One whose approval is all you need. Galatians 1:10 2 Timothy 2:4-5

Ministry Information

Homemakers By Choice, founded in 1987 in Arizona and became a National organization in 2001, seeks to bring encouragement to those women who have made the courageous choice to stay at home. We invite you to listen each day as Donna Otto and the Homemakers By Choice teaching team share biblical truth for you as a woman, wife, mother and homemaker. You will find inspiration and modern perspectives in this very practical pod cast. Look for your questions to be answered.

Donna Preparing the Turkey

Meet Your Homemakers By Choice Broadcast Team!

Front row: (left to right): Julie Rosen, Donna Otto, Holly Busch
Back row: (left to right): Sandy Isho, Kim Ohlinger, Nancy Gerardo

HBC Broadcast Christmas Contest!

Do you have a favorite family tradition, funny tale or something that makes Christmas special for you? Would you like to have a copy of the "Advent Book" of your very own? Then enter the HBC Broadcast Christmas Contest today!

Email your entry to homemakers87@cox.net. Include a photo to make your story come to life! (We love photos.) The Broadcast Team will read each entry and choose one (1) winner.

The winning entry will receive a copy of the "Advent Book" and have their story read on the air on December 1, 2009.

Be sure to type "Christmas Contest" in the subject line and remember that all entries become the property of Homemakers By Choice. Deadline for entries is Friday, November 27.

If you have questions, send us an email or call the office at 877-219-6226.

Christmas Blessings to you and your family!