Living Intentionally as a Wife, Mom, and Homeschooler | Chatting with Abbie!

In this episode of Coffee with Hales, Haley sits down with her sister-in-law Abbie during a busy July 4th family gathering to continue the Living Intentionally series. Abbie shares what it was like growing up in a large family, how she first learned about Jesus through her missionary grandparents, and how her faith deepened after leaving home and attending Word of Life and other colleges. She talks about meeting and marrying her husband Luke, how marriage challenged her spiritual maturity through daily selflessness, and how motherhood has shaped her patience and priorities. Abbie explains why they chose to homeschool, how co-ops and activities support their kids, and offers practical encouragement for getting Scripture into family life by leading through example. She also discusses focusing less on social media, being present at home, and valuing thoughtful theological conversations that drive her back to Scripture.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:32 First Meeting Memories

01:30 Growing Up in a Big Family

03:19 Early Faith Foundations

04:38 College and Spiritual Growth

06:12 Meeting Luke and Dating

07:39 Marriage and Spiritual Maturity

09:54 Motherhood in the Thick of It

11:53 Why We Homeschool

14:11 Raising Kids in the Word

15:31 What Matters Most Now