#28: Struggling to Get Your Spouse On Board? 3 Ways to Share Your Dream of Coming Home

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Mom’s Roadmap Home, I tackle one of the biggest hurdles moms face when transitioning to staying at home: getting your spouse on board. I share three practical and faith-based strategies to communicate your dream effectively, address their concerns, and work together as a team. If God has placed this desire on your heart, let’s explore how prayer, planning, and patience can help you move forward with unity and confidence.

Key Takeaways:

1. Present Your Vision: Share your "why" clearly, painting a positive picture of how being home benefits your family.
2. Address Concerns: Validate your spouse’s worries about finances or routine changes and come prepared with practical solutions.
3. Seek Unity in Prayer: Invite God into the decision-making process and trust His timing and provision.

Timestamps and Highlights:

• [0:00] – Introduction: The challenges of getting your spouse on board with staying home.
• [5:15] – Presenting your vision: Be clear about why you feel called to stay home.
• [10:20] – Addressing concerns: How to validate your spouse’s worries and offer a financial plan.
• [18:45] – Seeking unity: Using prayer and teamwork to make decisions as a family.
• [24:30] – Baby steps: Trial periods, celebrating small wins, and building faith over fear.

Practical Steps to Start Today:

1. Write Down Your Vision: Clarify your reasons for wanting to stay home and practice explaining them.
2. Prepare a Financial Plan: Show your spouse you’ve thought about budgeting, cutting expenses, and building an emergency fund (see also Episodes 10, 23, and 27). 
3. Pray Together: If possible, pray with your spouse for clarity and unity. If not, pray on your own for God’s guidance.
4. Start Small: Try a trial period with adjusted hours or a temporary leave to show what life could look like at home.
5. Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge every small financial win, like cutting unnecessary expenses or saving toward your goal.

Listener Challenge:
This week, take 15 minutes to write down your "why" and then map out a simple financial plan. Then schedule a time to discuss it with your spouse. Focus on clarity, collaboration, and unity.

Closing Encouragement:
Mama, remember that if God is calling you to stay home, He will provide the path. Trust His timing, communicate your dreams with love and patience, and lean on prayer to guide your steps. Unity with your spouse is key, and together, you can create a plan that honors God and your family.

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