Mom2Mom Atlanta South

Mom2Mom Atlanta South

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Tammy McCurry-Parenting Well through the Mistakes Along the Way
Tammy McCurry received a B. A. in Early Childhood Education from LaGrange College. She has been an educator for over 27 years spending half of that time teaching elementary students. For ten years, she served as the Admission Director for Landmark Christian School and later earned an M. A. in Christian Counseling. She then counseled students at Landmark in her role as Director of Student Life and wrote a children’s Bible study called ‘Adventures of Modern Day Disciples.’ Currently, she is serving as Executive Director of a non-profit ministry called “Take Heart’ inspiring students to live a God-Worthy life through dynamic discipleship and Christ-centered counseling.
Courtney DeFeo-Setting the Tone in Your Home
Courtney DeFeo is the current host of Pardon The Mess podcast with the Christian Parenting network- garnering over 3 million downloads over 270 episodes. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle and Treasured Study for girls. She is the creator of ABC Scripture Cards and the kindness movement called Light ‘Em Up! Prior to having kids - Courtney used to work in corporate marketing at Chick-fil-A - she loved creating programs that helped people fall in love with cows. Since that time, she has the same passion and creativity - now being used to help families fall in love with Jesus. Courtney’s most honorable mention is her husband Ron of almost 23 years and there wildly fun girls - Ella and Larson. Her other favorite things are her dog Mazie, Coca-Cola classic, tableside guacamole. Auburn football and finding deals at TJMaxx. Courtney and her family love traveling together, serving families with childhood cancer and currently reside in the DFW area.
Sara and Drew Anthony-Marriage and Intimacy
Drew and Sara Anthony are parents to four adult children and grandparents to two. Their oldest three are married and their youngest is in her sophomore year of college, making them official empty nesters. This May they will celebrate 32 years of marriage. They’re deeply passionate about helping other couples build strong, lasting relationships, and have found a unique way to do that by using their love for sailing. As boat captain and first mate, they lead couples on sailing retreats. Over the years, they’ve learned a lot about marriage—through raising kids, working together, and doing ministry side by side- they’re excited to share those insights with others, helping couples strengthen their bonds and navigate life’s challenges together.
Hannah Brencher-Helping Families Change Their Relationships with Their Phones
Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED speaker, and social entrepreneur. She is the author of four books, including her latest, The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World. Hannah is also the founder of The World Needs More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending handwritten letters of encouragement to people in need. Recognized by the White House as one of the “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Oprah, Glamour, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, and more. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Lane, and their daughter, Novalee. Discover more about Hannah and her books athannahbrencher.com.
Elizabeth Pehrson-Long Game Parenting
We love when Elizabeth Pehrson comes to speak! She is full of wisdom, humor, and practical parenting tips! Elizabeth is a speaker, podcaster and founder of The Exchange. She is the wife of David (who she affectionately deems THE MOST patient man on the planet), as well as the mother of EIGHT children – four boys and four girls. Maxton, Jack and Mary Madden are recent college graduates. Josh, Libby and Walker are currently in college. And Witt and Finley are in high school. She has two BIG golden retrievers (Huck and Henry) and she's involved in several volunteer positions in the community.
Jay and Taylor Wise-Parenting with your Spouse, How Different Upbringings Affect your Parenting
Jay and Taylor Wise have been married for 26 years. They were both born and raised in Atlanta, GA and were high school sweethearts. Upon graduation from college, they married and Jay served as a Naval officer from 1999- 2005. After his military service, Jay attended Emory University receiving an MBA in Finance, while Taylor attended Reformed Theological Seminary and received a Master's degree in Theology. Jay has spent his post-military career in corporate finance, working for The Home Depot, Nike, and Chick-fil-A. Before becoming a stay at home mom, Taylor previously worked for YoungLIfe and currently serves as the YoungLife Coweta committee chair. They have three daughters - Lilla, age 19, who attends Samford University. Bette, age 15, and Bonnie, age 11, both of whom attend Trinity Christian School. They attend Passion City Church at Trilith.
Shugie Collingsworth-Discipline, How to Get to the Heart Issues
Shugie Collingsworth is a native of Newnan, Georgia, but has spent her adult life all over the South, serving in various ministry capacities. She has a unique ability to blend life stories with biblical truth and her distinctive flavor of straight-talk Southern humor. With a speaking and teaching career spanning three decades, she has spoken to thousands on marriage, parenting and women’s issues. She is mother to two sons and one daughter and grandmother to 6. She and her husband, JB, lead marriage seminars and retreats that impact couples around the world.
Jo Watson-Partnering with God's Voice- Rise above Noise Clutter of World to Hear God's Will for Our Kids' Lives
Jo Watson is from London England. She has been married to Dan for 16 years and together they have four beautiful children, Bella, Jude, River, and Ellis. For over 10 years they were part of pastoring and leading a large church across the UK. In 2022 they relocated to Atlanta and in August 2023 they stepped in as lead location pastors of Passion City Church at Trilith. Jo is a qualified social worker and has poured her life into helping others, specifically women and children grow and develop in their life and relationship with God. Jo is an authentic leader that carries the compassion of Jesus wherever she goes.
Liz Mott-Personal Testimony, God's Faithfulness
We were so blessed to get to hear from one of our leaders, Liz Mott, today. She has been a leader for 2 years and before that, a Mom2Mom participant for 4 years. Liz shares her story of her family's journey through adoption and how God's faithfulness was ever-present, even in the waiting.
Lauren Mitchell-Why prayer is so important and how it affects our marriages and parenting.
Lauren Mitchell is an author and teacher who spends most of her time chasing her three children and the rest of it chasing the heart of God. She has a passion for prayer and sharing her own struggles to help others learn about God's steadfast love for us. She desires for her writing and speaking to make others yearn for a closer walk with God. Lauren loves talking to people about Jesus, whether they are large groups of women or just a small group on her front porch over a really good cup of coffee. She also enjoys cooking, reading, boating, four-wheeling, hiking, and driving her jeep with the top off and the wind blowing.
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