Joy, you were given the perfect name for you. Every time you talk about Austin & the kids, love & joy just totally surrounds you. You are a wonderful mother. Much love from Cobbs Creek, Virginia ❤️✌🏻
You are correct Joy. You can dress very modestly and wear pants. In some cases pants are more modest than a dress. I’m glad you prayed about it and I’m glad you came to your own conclusion.
I love that you love to get out there. Hike, rv, camp etc. Living and embracing nature. You’re giving your children a legacy. You are beautiful Miss Joy. Your children are so blessed to have your as their mama. Be kind to yourself. 💜
I’m so glad you have a channel! Watching you and your family grow up on TV, I (as I’m sure many have as well) feel you are friends/family. I know you are glad the TV show ended, but the impact your family and values have had on countless numbers of individuals is tremendous. My children see the value in dating with a purpose because of your family. They better understand the importance of respecting and obeying their parents, respecting each other and serving others because of your family. No matter what the haters say, even your family’s trials and troubles has brought beautiful things and set and example of how to live a Christ like way no matter what. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
The Bible is not black and white on wearing only dresses. Agree with you. Good goal to grow stronger in your relationship with the Lord. I too am trying this year to do that. Looking forward to seeing your new baby boy. Take care of yourself. ❤
Thank you so much for the Q &A, Joy! Your voice is so sweet and so soothing. And I just love the way you answer questions, even the hard ones, with such grace and dignity. You have such a beautiful family!
You're correct Joy....when you actually READ THE BIBLE for yourself, it can expel the lies. I'm proud of you, for digging into scripture to see what GOD says about life..not following a religious institution's traditional BELIEFS
The joy you have over your children just shines through and is lovely to watch on these videos. I'm happy for you that you are continuing to study God's word and that you yearn to know Him more. You are a blessing, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
I grew up only wearing Skirts and Dresses also. When I Started 8th Grade the kids at school started to pick on me all the time because I had to wear Skirts and Dresses everyday. I begged my Mom and Dad and Grandparents to PLEASE allow me to wear Pants. My first pair of Pants that I ever owned was a pair of Pink Polyester Pants. This was 1978. My Grandma never wore pants her whole entire life. 1911-1978. I am 58 now and only own 1 skirt.
People making fun of Joy's prayer life in the comments need to check themselves. It's her marriage, her relationship with the Lord, and no one else's business. Get a prayer life of your own with Jesus and you won't have to pick on hers. My goodness!
Your kids are so sweet and well behaved.. Joy I’m so proud of you and Austin.. I enjoy seeing your little family on the videos together.. Austin you are doing great on the videos.. Keep it up.. Sending prayers for your Alabama Fan. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for the Q & A, it’s always wonderful to get to know you a little more. I can imagine how much you and the crew would miss each other after spending so many years together. Have you kept in touch with them since the show ended? Have you read Jinger’s book? I bought and read it as soon as it came out. I thought it was a wonderful book and was really impressed with the care and love she showed for your parents amidst no longer following their beliefs. She showed a tremendous amount of growth and compassion. I can’t wait for this new little one to arrive!
Love how real you are! Putting yourself out there for the world to see is risky but I truly believe you are pointing people to Christ through your videos. I look up to you! God bless
Why is it risky? Her followers that are true to them should know updates. They have no control on idiot tabloids and channels twisting lies about them.
@@positiveblessingskarrie3194 oh I agree just the media/world is so brutal. They find one thing and run with it. I’m praying for strength for her family and I’m thankful that she is a light!
I haven't seen your vlog before this. I do remember watching your TV show for years. I glad you have found your soulmate and your children are absolutely beautiful. The Way your face lights up as you talk about your children is a joy to watch. Good luck with your upcoming delivery you will be in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️❤️
I always said I never needed a date night because every night was a date night as my children were asleep by 7:00 which gave us a lot of time to talk, plan, watch movies and enjoy sitting out at night watching the stars while holding hands while strengthening our spiritual testimonies. Bedtime is key
Joy, you are such a hands on mom. You bring your precious children into anything you're doing. Austin and you have a strong marriage as well. I'm so happy for you.
I agree with your stance on wearing pants and jeans. As a younger woman I wore things that were too tight and too short for modesty reasons, and my experience was that they were uncomfortable anyway.
You grew up with such a strong teaching about rules rules rules…. It is not biblical. God wants a relationship with you, not you keeping rules…. I’m so happy to see you girls opening your Bibles and realizing you were all taught a doctrine that is not Biblical.
Hi Joy! You have a beautifully loving family. I love that You, Austin, and your kids have servants hearts. Thank you for sharing your light, and God bless you.
Love your approach to toy cleaning/ playing. As a preschool teacher, my kids couldn't play with a new "center" until they cleaned up what they had been playing with. It definitely worked for 15, and I'm glad its working for you. Be well.
I remember what helped my mom with toys was singing the clean up song before lunch and we would clean up together. Then also before dinner and have everything put away by dinner and then we didn’t get anything back out until the next day since we did bath time and then bed.
Thank you for being so honest about your life. You are a lovely young woman!! Such an enjoyable visit with you and your sweet kiddos. Keep the videos coming.
First off it’s incredibly courageous that you would be answering all those questions being so honest and open . Wonderful, sweet and inspiring to see your happiness no matter what goes on being with your husband and kids plus other family . I pray nothing but JOY always to you and your whole family including the baby on the way
I have watched you grow up and you are a wonderful mama and person. Thanks for sharing your beliefs and how you continue to grow in knowledge. I love your family and your siblings, im confused right now about your dad and possibly your mom and how all the changes in you as you mature in life and in the LORD effect everyone in your extended family. I sure respect your husband the Lord sent you a great man. Enjoy your life make lemonade as much as you can. I cant wait for the future and what God brings you through.
That is so funny and foreign to me, the thought that you wouldn´t be able to wear pants as a christian woman (even though I consider myself as a conservative christian). But I don´t live in USA, so maybe I just don´t know the cultural influences there. Of course the attitude of the heart is the most important. May God bless your beautiful family and you!
Thanks for sharing! I really appreciated your thoughts about how you want to study the bible and have spiritual growth! Also to be a purposeful mother! Very encouraging!
We use Abeka school curriculum... it has many options including video classes, which is what I use... however it's perfect for Christian families and helps the kiddos memorize scripture... they also have cursive writing option and of course parent lead homeschool curriculum... we Love them!!! Just suggesting what we use!!
The Bible talks about women not dressing like a men and men not dressing like women!! It’s clear! But most do as they want! I been Pentecostal all my life and we have the same rules I don’t wear pans only leggings in the brutal winter!!!
It is a joy watching you grow into the women that you are. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Your children are as sweet as you are. God bless you all.
It’s interesting how we can study the Bible and come to different conclusions. I wasn’t raised modest but in a baptist church. When my husband went to Bible college was told that I would have to dress according to their standards but never showed me from the Bible. It wasn’t until after college that I decided to study to see if it was in the Bible with a heart that truly wanted to know. I thought I was modest wearing shorts as long as they were not Daisy dukes 😂 and I would wear off the shoulder dresses to church but it would be long 😂 so I was comparing modestly to my own standard and when I used the strongs concordance with my Bible I was shocked how much God had to say about how I dressed. I was no longer right in my own eyes but learning what God had to say, even about dresses and the length 😮 my husband at the time was not on board with me Not wearing my jeans and shorts but after he read what I studied from the Bible he was thankful that I chose to dress according to the Bible. That has now been 25 years ago & I’m grateful to have learned that it’s not what so, and so says but what God says in His Word therefore I’ve stayed faithful to Him and not what others say. Freedom 😊
Joy, I feel like you are so real. I loved how you shared What God was teaching you. I'm so thankful the media and people haven't turned you and all your family away from God. You've been thru a lot. I know you are real inside and out. I love your family. None of our families are perfect. We all have baggage. You've handled it well. You and Austin are such a great team! Be blessed dear. Praying for healthy baby boy.
Do you think your homeschool education was good or are there things you wish you had learned and Didn’t? Do you aspire for your kids to have a higher educational goals?
In my personal experience of over a decade, home school children are typically grades ahead of public school children. In my experience home school children are already getting a higher education than public school children. Looking at purely teacher to student ratio alone home school children have quite the advantage.
Ha! Remember the episode when joy didn’t know that x means to multiply in math? She isn’t grades ahead of anyone. She doesn’t even notice that her kids need speech therapy. 😂😂
Where is the baby I soooo loved seeing every week? I can barely believe how you've grown and the maturity you embody in your life. Your wisdom, compassion and kindness are beacons of peace and love. I very much enjoy the way you share your family and life and I really feel the same about Jessa. I know the hard truths in life make it difficult to be transparent on social media but you both authentically share and we authentically love you. I always say if your true nature is evident in your daily walk, you cannot hide your shine and conversely if you're not the "real deal", you cannot hide that either. Some1 in Georgia loves you to bits...❤ If someone goes out of their way to hurt, embarrass, shame you for ANY reason, this is YOUR channel and I'll never encourage or condone censorship but comments that hurt you should be removed. People do not deserve to use indelible ink on YOUR life! Nor should they be allowed to benefit from your sharing...I hope you know you've every right to block them. You should never feel the unkindness of others on your UA-cam channel.
I always kept a laundry basket sitting out in each room of the house. Then I would straighten up a room by throwing the toys in the laundry basket. Children can also easily do this. Then, if company came over, I could round up the laundry baskets and hide them out of site. It was a very low maintenance way to store toys.
Joy I absolutely love that you have this channel and outlet. I love that you prayed and read to scripture together to find answers there. That was the hardest thing for me was to read and pray for discernment and not just follow tradition because.
I had the same methods of crowd/clutter control. We rotated toys in and out of the toy box so there was only a certain amount out at a time. Also, to have the kids clean up what they were playing with before taking something new out. My prayer for myself this year is to open my heart honestly to what God is telling me, showing me, giving me. To be aware of all my blessings... during the times there doesn't seem much hope a simple snowflake or cloud formation will catch my attention and give me the smile my heart has for His love.
Thanks for giving us a little sneak peek into your life. You seem like such a wonderful Sweet Mommy and wife. Graduations on the new baby. Can't wait to see how beautiful he is. God bless you and your family.
As you grow older as a couple together, your kiddos grow older. They will eventually be staying up much later and they won’t be as easy to manage or keep on a schedule. That would be so nice but it is natural that they grow and learn! My husband and I have a 7.5 and 9.5 year old. We count on a weekly sleepover where our girls go stay with their Gram Gram. It is so special for them and it gives us that one night together and then the morning after we go out to breakfast. That is a cherished time together. It isn’t 24 hrs long so Gram Gram doesn’t go crazy with the wild kiddos, but it is plenty of time for us to reconnect and enjoy each other again.
Joy, it’s so refreshing to see someone living their life purposefully and with reflection. I’ve taken a completely different path in my life than you (for example, I chose to lead a spiritual life outside of the Christian traditions and teachings) but what makes both of our lives meaningful is that purposefulness in choosing the path that feels right. So many people just stumble into things instead of purposefully building their lives. I’m very happy for you.
Thanks for sharing your little family I look forward to seeing you guys video's each week y'all are so much fun to watch you have two beautiful little blessing can't wait to see your newest little one !!! Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend God bless you and your family stay safe and health from Harlan Kentucky by for now!
You are such a poised, beautiful young lady. I wholeheartedly agree with the "desire follows obedience" philosophy. I purposed myself to start reading scripture every day, getting through the Bible in a year. This is now my 6th year in a row, and I wake up in the morning with a true "hunger" for His Word (desire). Keep posting your positive lifestyle to the world, it truly needs wholesome examples of young families!
Modesty as you mentioned is a factor with God in how we dress. Another thing that comes up in Genesis and Deuteronomy is that men wear men clothing and women wear women clothing and that they do not wear each others type of clothing. This is plainly said in Deuteronomy but in Genesis when Adam and Eve come to the Lord with the fig leave clothing (this is not evident in the English language but is much more evident in the Hebrew) that they had made uniform outfits which appeared alike, yet when God made the clothes of animal skins for them He made a type of style for the man and a type of style for the woman. They were not uniform or alike in appearance. This is where the skirts for women and the pants for men comes into practice for some Christians wishing to uphold this command.
Joy, you are a sweet breath of fresh air. I have always liked Austin. He loves you very much and he is doing great tolerating us fans. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Love and blessings from a fan.
Your voice is so soothing and soft! You’re amazing, Joy. I love how honest and how down to earth you were with these questions! You have a beautiful family. Wishing you a healthy baby boy, delivery, and lots of luck as a family of 5! ❤️
I'm excited for you about wanting to build your relationship with Christ because we know it's not what we know about God but our relationship with him. I've started listening to a podcast called The Bible Recap - recommend 100%. It' walks us through God's word chronologically. It's about showing us who God really is and seeing what his character really is.
Yes Joy, I love when you said grow close to the Lord for yourself first so that you may have that relationship to show your children. I’ve seen many people grow in their knowledge of the Word, which is what is needed but they stop there & they fail to get to know Him personally, as you said, friend to friend. And then all they have to give to others is religious head knowledge. Praise God for your daily, ongoing, growing up into all Truth. It’s refreshing to see……
Your system with toys in crates is similar to the preschool I volunteered at when my daughter went there. A few things left out. A toy box is crazy. Kids pull everything out everywhere and don't want to put everything away. I had a playroom built in the cellar where the play kitchen table and other big things stayed. A dress up box was always out and a box with musical instruments and a keyboard later violin and piano.
Such a beautiful young women. I started watching recently and have been encouraged and inspired to be a better mom. Thanks Joy, and I love how you talk about your parents, family with such honor and respect in your videos. A beautiful example of Christ like character🙃
Thank you for this Q & A , I am a grandmother now but definately my kids bed time was 7:30PM although they may not fall asleep for the next hour ,it was time to get some chores done and be able to relax ... I always looked forward to bed time for sure! I didn't grow up in a religious family but I always seeked out God on my own. I know I dressed and still do modestly I have never been one to show much skin I feel that is for your husband and no one else!
I miss bedtimes. LoL. My teens don’t want to go to bed at 730 anymore. LoL. I told them they would regret not napping and going to bed early when they got my age. They don’t believe me though. LoL. They don’t stay up all night on school nights, but I also ask them to atleast be laying down by 1230am on school nights. My daughter will sometimes lay down and go to sleep immediately. They also will be asleep by 10 some nights. As long as school is going well and not sleeping at school, I think they are getting enough rest.
Joy, you were given the perfect name for you. Every time you talk about Austin & the kids, love & joy just totally surrounds you. You are a wonderful mother. Much love from Cobbs Creek, Virginia ❤️✌🏻
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You are correct Joy. You can dress very modestly and wear pants. In some cases pants are more modest than a dress. I’m glad you prayed about it and I’m glad you came to your own conclusion.
How stupid to pray about wearing pants. 🙄 These people probably don't take a 💩 without praying about it. 🙄
Did they even make pants in biblical times? How could there be anything about women wearing pants if they didn't exist?
It’s so heartwarming to see a family that loves each other as much as y’all do.
I agree❤❤❤❤
I think your kids reflect the love and kindness they see in you. Lovely family ❤
I love that you love to get out there. Hike, rv, camp etc. Living and embracing nature. You’re giving your children a legacy.
You are beautiful Miss Joy. Your children are so blessed to have your as their mama. Be kind to yourself. 💜
I’m so glad you have a channel!
Watching you and your family grow up on TV, I (as I’m sure many have as well) feel you are friends/family. I know you are glad the TV show ended, but the impact your family and values have had on countless numbers of individuals is tremendous. My children see the value in dating with a purpose because of your family. They better understand the importance of respecting and obeying their parents, respecting each other and serving others because of your family.
No matter what the haters say, even your family’s trials and troubles has brought beautiful things and set and example of how to live a Christ like way no matter what.
Thank you for sharing your life with us!
The Bible is not black and white on wearing only dresses. Agree with you. Good goal to grow stronger in your relationship with the Lord. I too am trying this year to do that. Looking forward to seeing your new baby boy. Take care of yourself. ❤
Hi Joy the Q/A was very informative. You are a lovely young lady a Awesome wife and a Humble and fantastic Mom to your beautiful children ❤🙏🏾💯
All the comments 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
And I must add you’re answering questions while building a shelving system, white 30 weeks along!!! Bravo, super Mommy!!
Thank you so much for the Q &A, Joy! Your voice is so sweet and so soothing. And I just love the way you answer questions, even the hard ones, with such grace and dignity. You have such a beautiful family!
You're correct Joy....when you actually READ THE BIBLE for yourself, it can expel the lies. I'm proud of you, for digging into scripture to see what GOD says about life..not following a religious institution's traditional BELIEFS
The joy you have over your children just shines through and is lovely to watch on these videos. I'm happy for you that you are continuing to study God's word and that you yearn to know Him more. You are a blessing, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
I love that you and Austin are sharing your life with us. Love your sweet family.
Amazing to see you all grown up and being such a loving mom. I enjoyed your video today. 🤟🏼❤️
I grew up only wearing Skirts and Dresses also. When I Started 8th Grade the kids at school started to pick on me all the time because I had to wear Skirts and Dresses everyday. I begged my Mom and Dad and Grandparents to PLEASE allow me to wear Pants.
My first pair of Pants that I ever owned was a pair of Pink Polyester Pants. This was 1978.
My Grandma never wore pants her whole entire life. 1911-1978.
I am 58 now and only own 1 skirt.
People making fun of Joy's prayer life in the comments need to check themselves. It's her marriage, her relationship with the Lord, and no one else's business. Get a prayer life of your own with Jesus and you won't have to pick on hers. My goodness!
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Your kids are so sweet and well behaved.. Joy I’m so proud of you and Austin.. I enjoy seeing your little family on the videos together.. Austin you are doing great on the videos.. Keep it up.. Sending prayers for your Alabama Fan. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for the Q & A, it’s always wonderful to get to know you a little more. I can imagine how much you and the crew would miss each other after spending so many years together. Have you kept in touch with them since the show ended? Have you read Jinger’s book? I bought and read it as soon as it came out. I thought it was a wonderful book and was really impressed with the care and love she showed for your parents amidst no longer following their beliefs. She showed a tremendous amount of growth and compassion.
I can’t wait for this new little one to arrive!
Love how real you are! Putting yourself out there for the world to see is risky but I truly believe you are pointing people to Christ through your videos. I look up to you! God bless
Why is it risky? Her followers that are true to them should know updates. They have no control on idiot tabloids and channels twisting lies about them.
@@positiveblessingskarrie3194 oh I agree just the media/world is so brutal. They find one thing and run with it. I’m praying for strength for her family and I’m thankful that she is a light!
@@positiveblessingskarrie3194 i don’t think she meant it in a negative way.
I haven't seen your vlog before this. I do remember watching your TV show for years. I glad you have found your soulmate and your children are absolutely beautiful. The Way your face lights up as you talk about your children is a joy to watch. Good luck with your upcoming delivery you will be in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️❤️
This is adorable (in a good way). Thank you for sharing. Best wishes with your labor and delivery 💜
We homeschool too. We take the eclectic approach. 💜
I always said I never needed a date night because every night was a date night as my children were asleep by 7:00 which gave us a lot of time to talk, plan, watch movies and enjoy sitting out at night watching the stars while holding hands while strengthening our spiritual testimonies. Bedtime is key
You take after your momma! Such patience and love for your children. It's beautiful.
Joy, you are such a hands on mom. You bring your precious children into anything you're doing. Austin and you have a strong marriage as well. I'm so happy for you.
I enjoyed your Q & A. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful family with us
You and Austin are great parents
I agree with your stance on wearing pants and jeans. As a younger woman I wore things that were too tight and too short for modesty reasons, and my experience was that they were uncomfortable anyway.
God shines through you, Joy. Your children will rise up and call you blessed.
You grew up with such a strong teaching about rules rules rules…. It is not biblical. God wants a relationship with you, not you keeping rules…. I’m so happy to see you girls opening your Bibles and realizing you were all taught a doctrine that is not Biblical.
I can only imagine how much you would miss the tv crew after so many years. Your kids are just so sweet!
Hi Joy! You have a beautifully loving family. I love that You, Austin, and your kids have servants hearts. Thank you for sharing your light, and God bless you.
Love your approach to toy cleaning/ playing. As a preschool teacher, my kids couldn't play with a new "center" until they cleaned up what they had been playing with. It definitely worked for 15, and I'm glad its working for you. Be well.
Joy, you truly have such a peaceful, calming, loving way about you. ❤
I remember what helped my mom with toys was singing the clean up song before lunch and we would clean up together. Then also before dinner and have everything put away by dinner and then we didn’t get anything back out until the next day since we did bath time and then bed.
You two are wonderful parents. The kids always have a smile😊 when they are on.
Thank you for being so honest about your life. You are a lovely young woman!! Such an enjoyable visit with you and your sweet kiddos. Keep the videos coming.
Your daughter looks so much like her Dad!! You have beautiful children.
Thank you for being so honest and open about answering the questions! God bless you all! ❤️🙏
First off it’s incredibly courageous that you would be answering all those questions being so honest and open . Wonderful, sweet and inspiring to see your happiness no matter what goes on being with your husband and kids plus other family . I pray nothing but JOY always to you and your whole family including the baby on the way
Great video Joy! I love watching your family every week like a favorite TV show. So happy for you that your family it’s doing so well. 🙏🏼❤️
I just love you Joy! You can tell your family is your pride and joy! Love and Prayers Always
I have watched you grow up and you are a wonderful mama and person. Thanks for sharing your beliefs and how you continue to grow in knowledge. I love your family and your siblings, im confused right now about your dad and possibly your mom and how all the changes in you as you mature in life and in the LORD effect everyone in your extended family. I sure respect your husband the Lord sent you a great man. Enjoy your life make lemonade as much as you can. I cant wait for the future and what God brings you through.
Have you read jinger's book?
I glad you decided that it was okay to wear pants and do what you want to do.
That is so funny and foreign to me, the thought that you wouldn´t be able to wear pants as a christian woman (even though I consider myself as a conservative christian). But I don´t live in USA, so maybe I just don´t know the cultural influences there. Of course the attitude of the heart is the most important. May God bless your beautiful family and you!
Thanks for sharing! I really appreciated your thoughts about how you want to study the bible and have spiritual growth! Also to be a purposeful mother! Very encouraging!
We use Abeka school curriculum... it has many options including video classes, which is what I use... however it's perfect for Christian families and helps the kiddos memorize scripture... they also have cursive writing option and of course parent lead homeschool curriculum... we Love them!!! Just suggesting what we use!!
The Bible talks about women not dressing like a men and men not dressing like women!! It’s clear! But most do as they want! I been Pentecostal all my life and we have the same rules I don’t wear pans only leggings in the brutal winter!!!
Sending prayers and love to your family.
It is a joy watching you grow into the women that you are. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Your children are as sweet as you are. God bless you all.
Y’all are so genuine and sweet! ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
I find pants to be more modest than skirts. They don’t show any skin.
Great video, Joy! Motherhood certainly agrees with you. I admire your patience with each of your little ones. Youbhave become a wonderful woman.
It’s interesting how we can study the Bible and come to different conclusions. I wasn’t raised modest but in a baptist church. When my husband went to Bible college was told that I would have to dress according to their standards but never showed me from the Bible. It wasn’t until after college that I decided to study to see if it was in the Bible with a heart that truly wanted to know. I thought I was modest wearing shorts as long as they were not Daisy dukes 😂 and I would wear off the shoulder dresses to church but it would be long 😂 so I was comparing modestly to my own standard and when I used the strongs concordance with my Bible I was shocked how much God had to say about how I dressed. I was no longer right in my own eyes but learning what God had to say, even about dresses and the length 😮 my husband at the time was not on board with me Not wearing my jeans and shorts but after he read what I studied from the Bible he was thankful that I chose to dress according to the Bible. That has now been 25 years ago & I’m grateful to have learned that it’s not what so, and so says but what God says in His Word therefore I’ve stayed faithful to Him and not what others say. Freedom 😊
Joy, I feel like you are so real. I loved how you shared What God was teaching you. I'm so thankful the media and people haven't turned you and all your family away from God. You've been thru a lot. I know you are real inside and out. I love your family. None of our families are perfect. We all have baggage. You've handled it well. You and Austin are such a great team! Be blessed dear. Praying for healthy baby boy.
Do you think your homeschool education was good or are there things you wish you had learned and Didn’t? Do you aspire for your kids to have a higher educational goals?
It's not possible for her to know what she wasn't taught. But if she went to college she would be very surprised!
In my personal experience of over a decade, home school children are typically grades ahead of public school children. In my experience home school children are already getting a higher education than public school children. Looking at purely teacher to student ratio alone home school children have quite the advantage.
Ha! Remember the episode when joy didn’t know that x means to multiply in math? She isn’t grades ahead of anyone. She doesn’t even notice that her kids need speech therapy. 😂😂
@@JesusX69 that is why I said in my personal experience.
Joy, loved the q&a! You and Austin are doing a wonderful job with your children! See you next week! God Bless!
Where is the baby I soooo loved seeing every week? I can barely believe how you've grown and the maturity you embody in your life. Your wisdom, compassion and kindness are beacons of peace and love. I very much enjoy the way you share your family and life and I really feel the same about Jessa. I know the hard truths in life make it difficult to be transparent on social media but you both authentically share and we authentically love you. I always say if your true nature is evident in your daily walk, you cannot hide your shine and conversely if you're not the "real deal", you cannot hide that either. Some1 in Georgia loves you to bits...❤
If someone goes out of their way to hurt, embarrass, shame you for ANY reason, this is YOUR channel and I'll never encourage or condone censorship but comments that hurt you should be removed. People do not deserve to use indelible ink on YOUR life! Nor should they be allowed to benefit from your sharing...I hope you know you've every right to block them. You should never feel the unkindness of others on your UA-cam channel.
Love this so much especially sharing your heart about your spiritual walk ❤❤❤
I always kept a laundry basket sitting out in each room of the house. Then I would straighten up a room by throwing the toys in the laundry basket. Children can also easily do this. Then, if company came over, I could round up the laundry baskets and hide them out of site. It was a very low maintenance way to store toys.
Joy I absolutely love that you have this channel and outlet. I love that you prayed and read to scripture together to find answers there. That was the hardest thing for me was to read and pray for discernment and not just follow tradition because.
I had the same methods of crowd/clutter control. We rotated toys in and out of the toy box so there was only a certain amount out at a time. Also, to have the kids clean up what they were playing with before taking something new out.
My prayer for myself this year is to open my heart honestly to what God is telling me, showing me, giving me. To be aware of all my blessings... during the times there doesn't seem much hope a simple snowflake or cloud formation will catch my attention and give me the smile my heart has for His love.
Thanks for giving us a little sneak peek into your life. You seem like such a wonderful Sweet Mommy and wife. Graduations on the new baby. Can't wait to see how beautiful he is. God bless you and your family.
Please Austin….shave. You’re handsome.
As you grow older as a couple together, your kiddos grow older. They will eventually be staying up much later and they won’t be as easy to manage or keep on a schedule. That would be so nice but it is natural that they grow and learn! My husband and I have a 7.5 and 9.5 year old. We count on a weekly sleepover where our girls go stay with their Gram Gram. It is so special for them and it gives us that one night together and then the morning after we go out to breakfast. That is a cherished time together. It isn’t 24 hrs long so Gram Gram doesn’t go crazy with the wild kiddos, but it is plenty of time for us to reconnect and enjoy each other again.
Beautiful video.
Love your love for The Lord and your patience in teaching your children to love The Lord just as much.
God Bless your journey....
Was just curious what brand/type of mascara do you use? It's very light and delicate looking, and that's my style.
Joy, it’s so refreshing to see someone living their life purposefully and with reflection. I’ve taken a completely different path in my life than you (for example, I chose to lead a spiritual life outside of the Christian traditions and teachings) but what makes both of our lives meaningful is that purposefulness in choosing the path that feels right. So many people just stumble into things instead of purposefully building their lives. I’m very happy for you.
❤I love you Joy and Austin and your families. Always have a project soo good.❤❤❤✝️🔥👑👑👑💖💖💖
Thanks for sharing your little family I look forward to seeing you guys video's each week y'all are so much fun to watch you have two beautiful little blessing can't wait to see your newest little one !!! Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend God bless you and your family stay safe and health from Harlan Kentucky by for now!
You are such a poised, beautiful young lady. I wholeheartedly agree with the "desire follows obedience" philosophy. I purposed myself to start reading scripture every day, getting through the Bible in a year. This is now my 6th year in a row, and I wake up in the morning with a true "hunger" for His Word (desire). Keep posting your positive lifestyle to the world, it truly needs wholesome examples of young families!
Joy You have a very beautiful and blessed family!!!!
Thank you for answering all these questions for us!! Your a great mother and wife!!
Modesty as you mentioned is a factor with God in how we dress. Another thing that comes up in Genesis and Deuteronomy is that men wear men clothing and women wear women clothing and that they do not wear each others type of clothing. This is plainly said in Deuteronomy but in Genesis when Adam and Eve come to the Lord with the fig leave clothing (this is not evident in the English language but is much more evident in the Hebrew) that they had made uniform outfits which appeared alike, yet when God made the clothes of animal skins for them He made a type of style for the man and a type of style for the woman. They were not uniform or alike in appearance. This is where the skirts for women and the pants for men comes into practice for some Christians wishing to uphold this command.
Joy, you are a sweet breath of fresh air. I have always liked Austin. He loves you very much and he is doing great tolerating us fans. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Love and blessings from a fan.
I just Love you and your family. I pray for you and your new baby. Louise from Quebec , CANADA
You are teaching your kids right.😊
You can still be christian and wear pants. I am christian in I wear pants.
She’s Giedion twin I love how beautiful your kids are
Love your common sense approach. Also love how you like the Lord. ❤️🙏🏻
I am so impressed with your "building skills". I never could put anything together and you made it look so easy!!
Your voice is so soothing and soft! You’re amazing, Joy. I love how honest and how down to earth you were with these questions! You have a beautiful family. Wishing you a healthy baby boy, delivery, and lots of luck as a family of 5! ❤️
I'm excited for you about wanting to build your relationship with Christ because we know it's not what we know about God but our relationship with him.
I've started listening to a podcast called The Bible Recap - recommend 100%. It' walks us through God's word chronologically. It's about showing us who God really is and seeing what his character really is.
Honestly, I’m not surprised to hear about the show needing to end. For the last 2-3 seasons, I could tell everyone was kinda over it.
You have such a sweet spirit Joy💗
Yes Joy, I love when you said grow close to the Lord for yourself first so that you may have that relationship to show your children. I’ve seen many people grow in their knowledge of the Word, which is what is needed but they stop there & they fail to get to know Him personally, as you said, friend to friend. And then all they have to give to others is religious head knowledge. Praise God for your daily, ongoing, growing up into all Truth. It’s refreshing to see……
Thank you for your sweet testimony! God bless!
Your system with toys in crates is similar to the preschool I volunteered at when my daughter went there. A few things left out. A toy box is crazy. Kids pull everything out everywhere and don't want to put everything away. I had a playroom built in the cellar where the play kitchen table and other big things stayed. A dress up box was always out and a box with musical instruments and a keyboard later violin and piano.
It was so nice to hear you answer all the questions. You are an amazing woman.
I hope you have a smooth delivery with a healthy baby boy!!
Love your family Joy! Thanks for sharing!❤
Such a beautiful young women. I started watching recently and have been encouraged and inspired to be a better mom. Thanks Joy, and I love how you talk about your parents, family with such honor and respect in your videos. A beautiful example of Christ like character🙃
I always enjoy your videos you have a sweet spirit
Thank you for this Q & A , I am a grandmother now but definately my kids bed time was 7:30PM although they may not fall asleep for the next hour ,it was time to get some chores done and be able to relax ... I always looked forward to bed time for sure! I didn't grow up in a religious family but I always seeked out God on my own. I know I dressed and still do modestly I have never been one to show much skin I feel that is for your husband and no one else!
I miss bedtimes. LoL. My teens don’t want to go to bed at 730 anymore. LoL. I told them they would regret not napping and going to bed early when they got my age. They don’t believe me though. LoL. They don’t stay up all night on school nights, but I also ask them to atleast be laying down by 1230am on school nights. My daughter will sometimes lay down and go to sleep immediately. They also will be asleep by 10 some nights. As long as school is going well and not sleeping at school, I think they are getting enough rest.
Blessings on you, Joy. You guys are my favorite!
Nice to be able to continue to follow your journey.
I always did a big throw away/clean out on the toys before each birthday and Christmas
Austin is good man....Joy you are so blessed.
Hello Joy. I was wondering if you had your 3 baby yet ? I praying
that everything is going okay.
Thanks for sharing your life with us. You’re a great mom and beautiful on the inside and out ❤