Homemakers By Choice

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

HBC Reality Show with God in the Middle

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, October 23, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Tiffanie Liebich is here for her monthly update on how she is doing (196 days sober) and tells how God has been with her every step of the way, through the hurt and shame, and recovery.

Exercise and Nutrition - Part 4

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, October 22, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Sherri Veach is back to talk about weight management, NOT dieting. For help, visit www.mypyramid.gov. Homemakers By Choice has a challenge for all listeners and we want you to write in with your ideas and plans to improve your quality of life.

Q and A Wednesday

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Q1. Donna encourages a listener who wants to be an at-home mom but has been going through many trials and tribulations
Q2. Another listener wants to know about transcriptions of Donna's lessons.
Q3. Donna addresses the issue of dealing with infertility and adoption.
Q4. Donna offers fun, alternative Thanksgiving ideas to those who shy away from hosting the holiday.

Exercise and Nutrition - Part 3

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Sherri Veach is Donna's guest again today. Sherri's advice for instilling a love of healthy living in your kids is simple: model it! Be a good example to your kids by eating healthfully and exercising. Start off small, but just get moving!

Exercise and Nutrition - Healthy Living Part 2

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, October 19, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Donna's guest, exercise physiologist Sherri Veach, stresses that building our core strength is vital to maintaining overall health. She reminds us that we need to make good life-style choices, stay active, and do everything in moderation.

Health and Exercise - Wisdom of Physical Habits

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Friday, October 16, 2009 Host: Donna Otto What is your view of your body? Is it God's view, or is it the world's view? Donna urges you to practice self-discipline in taking care of your temple, which houses Jesus! Have a pen ready to list the 10 commandments of good nutrition.

Papers and Photos

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Thursday, October 15, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Are you ready to take control of the paper that comes in to your house? Donna teaches us a tried and true method to organize and file photos, receipts, school papers, and important documents. Don't let clutter weigh you down or keep you from doing more important things!

Q and A Wednesday

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Q.1 How does one discriminate between right and wrong speech (dialog) with a spouse? Donna says that timing is essential when discussing important issues with your spouse.
Q.2 The Titus 2 woman - Donna answers questions about mentoring younger women and finding like-minded friends who will come along side you in your faith journey.
Q.Donna gives advice regarding money management to a young unmarried woman who is thinking ahead regarding handling finances (in particular, student loans) with her future husband.
Q.4 Donna treads familiar soil when asked a question about starting a home-management binder to be more organized.

Courtesy Counts 2

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Are you teaching your children manners and proper etiquette? Donna gives us ways to use our hands, lips, and eyes to show courtesy to others.

Courtesy Counts - Kindness in America 1

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, October 12, 2009 Host: Donna Otto Philippians 2:3 tells us to regard others as more important than ourselves. It takes courage in a declining culture of behavior to stand for courtesy. Donna gives us 2 main principles of courtesy: be attentive and be accepting; and reminds us to be kinder than we need to be. Philippians 2:3

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.

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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