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This year, we’re doing things differently.

If you’ve ever felt behind before the year even starts... or sworn off resolutions completely because they never seem to stick — this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I'm walking you through a gentle, faith-filled approach to planning your year. Not one that piles on more pressure, but one that invites peace, presence, and God into the process.

I’ll share how I’m vision-casting for 2026, the simple method that’s keeping me grounded, and how to break free from the all-or-nothing spiral so many of us fall int...

What if the life you're living—complete with sticky fingers, sleepless nights, and scattered toys—is the very dream someone else is praying for?

In this episode, Jenna shares a powerful, scripture-based perspective shift on motherhood, contentment, and the eternal value of raising a family. Inspired by recent songs from Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini, we unpack what it means to be “rich in the ways that matter” and why the world’s definition of success often falls short of God’s design.

Whether you’re battling comparison, questioning your purpose, or simply feeling tired in the day-to...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking “I’m failing,” or “Everyone else is doing it better”?
You’re not alone.

In today’s episode, we’re walking through seven common lies that so many of us as moms believe — and the freeing truths from God’s Word that replace them.

From feeling like you have to do it all, to wrestling with comparison or body shame, this one’s a tender reminder that your worth isn’t found in your performance, but in the Person of Jesus.

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If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “How do I do it all?”, this episode is for you.

Between homeschooling, podcasting, and life with four little ones, this season is full. But here’s what I’ve learned: no one is doing it all. We’re all juggling, we’re all dropping balls, and that’s okay.

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 simple systems and rhythms that are helping me stay grounded and grace-filled this fall — from waking up before the kids, to structuring my to-do lists, to trusting that God will give you the capacity you nee...

I’m four months postpartum with baby number four (which is just wild to say!), and I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned through each of my postpartum journeys — the hard, the holy, and the healing parts.

In this episode, I’m sharing my five postpartum rules that help me protect my mental health and truly enjoy this fleeting season. From staying off your phone (yes, even the “helpful” TikToks) to guarding your heart against comparison, we’ll talk about how to stay present, rooted, and filled with peace — even in the middle of the sleepless nights.<...

I get asked about homeschooling all the time, so today I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing what our homeschool looks like for the 2025–2026 school year. From curriculum choices and daily rhythms to goals, weak spots, and the ways I’m still learning — this episode is for the mama who’s curious about homeschooling or just needs a little reminder that you can do hard things with God’s help.

Whether you’re already homeschooling or just wondering if you could, I hope this conversation encourages you to lean into the beauty of teaching your kids at home, one d...

What story are you telling yourself about motherhood?
Is it one of constant overwhelm, exhaustion, and defeat—or one of joy, strength, and peace?

In today’s episode of the Joy Filled Podcast, Jenna shares a real-life moment of chaos (hello, sweaty mom trying to wrangle kids out the door) and the powerful shift that happened when she remembered: I can choose differently.

Through scripture, encouragement, and honesty, Jenna reminds us that the atmosphere of our homes begins with the attitudes of our hearts—and with Christ, we can rewrite the stories we’ve been bel...

Are you walking through a season of loneliness in motherhood? You’re not the only one. In this episode of the Joy Filled Podcast, Jenna shares her own story of feeling left out and how God used it to remind her of the importance of community. From practical steps to finding mom friends, to encouragement for those praying for deeper connection, this conversation will help you see that you are not alone — and that God has designed you for friendship and fellowship.

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After almost a year away, I wasn’t sure I’d ever come back to podcasting. But in today’s episode, I’m sharing the full story of why I laid the Joy Filled Podcast down, what God did in the quiet, and why I finally said yes to picking it back up again.

If you’ve ever felt the nudge to step away from something — or wondered if it’s too late to begin again — this conversation will remind you that God does some of His deepest work in the hidden places.

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Today we say goodbye. Thank you for 4 amazing years of The Joy Filled Podcast. It’s been the unexpected adventure of a lifetime and I’m forever grateful. 

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In case you missed it, last week I shared a big announcement - The Joy Filled Podcast will be coming to an end. Today I wanted to share a little more in depth about how I came to this decision and some of the ways I heard from the Lord through this decision making process to hopefully give you more clarity and encourage you if you’re also in the middle of making a big life decision. 

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Today we’re celebrating 4 years of The Joy Filled Podcast! I have some things on my heart I want to share with you about what I've learned over the last four years and I have an announcement to share with you, so stick around to the end so you don’t miss that! 

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With the rise of the “homemaker revolution” on social media and the homemaking aesthetic of pretty dresses, beautiful kitchens, and freshly baked sourdough comes *lots* of different feelings - am I right? While it’s a beautiful thing to be inspired by so many amazing women who do a wonderful job of sharing their homemaking, it can also leave you wondering, am I doing this right? Am I really a homemaker if my reality doesn’t look like that. 

Here’s the thing - I love the homemaker aesthetic. I think wearing dresses makes me more product...

Let’s chat morning routines! My morning routine is constantly evolving depending on the season of life we’re in, the ages and stages of my kids, and what I need most but today I’m giving you a look at what my mornings have looked like lately and how I take a “plan with grace” approach to my routines. From what I do to set myself up to success to the homeschool schedule that’s working best for us right now, I’m sharing all things mornings with you in this episode.

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It’s time for another Couch Chats entry! Tune in as I share what our life looks like these days, what’s new, all that’s changed this year, and what God has been teaching me lately. 

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One of the things that freed me up the most in my motherhood journey was realizing that I don't always have to LIKE every single part of being a mom. I don’t have to like the 3 am wake up calls and poop accidents and toddler attitudes in order to do this job joyfully. If nobody’s ever told you that, let me be the first to fill you in on this secret - loving motherhood and doing it joyfully doesn’t mean you have to like every single part of it! Let’s just be real, nobody likes every si...

How can we see God even in the messy mundane moments of motherhood? The answer might be more simple than you think. See, it’s easy to feel far from God in this season of life – you’re busy, you’re tired, you hardly have a moment to yourself these days. But God’s Word promises us that if we seek Him, we will find Him. The more we look for Him, the more we’ll begin to see evidence of His goodness all over our lives. Yes, even in the chaos and the mess. 

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I’m so excited to introduce you to Courtney Joseph Fallick! Courtney is a mom, writer, founder of Women Living Well and author of her newest book, Still Standing. In her book, Courtney walks us through the darkest season of her life and how she was able to walk with God through it. 

She wrote this book for anyone who is walking through a dark season trying to find peace when there is none or joy when life is not enjoyable. It’s for anyone walking through unexpected grief or heartache, to give you tools and en...

It’s back to school season! Today I wanted to take some time to talk about back to school and all that this season brings. In my own life, I’ve noticed that this time of year can easily become a time where comparison takes root if I’m not careful, and I’m guessing I'm not the only one. So today I want to give you some encouragement, some scripture to pray over yourself, and some practical things you can do if you find yourself falling into comparison this time of year. 

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Today we’re joined by author and founder of The Peaceful Press, Jennifer Pepito. Jennifer has a passion for equipping families to homeschool in a way that is developmentally appropriate, spiritually nourishing, and based on proven methods of education. She doesn’t want you just to homeschool. She wants to help you enjoy the homeschooling journey and learn with your children in ways that build connected families. 

Jennifer shares with us about her newest book, Habits for a Sacred Home, which teaches us how to create rhythms in our home that emulate historic Christian practices and ul...

Have you been dreaming of starting a business, podcast, or creative pursuit of some kind? You’re in luck, because today we’re joined by the gal behind all things marketing at Glamour Farms, Haley Klockenga! Haley shares her story of how she took a chance and brought the idea of a podcast to her bosses and what eventually led to her being the host of the popular podcast for Christian women, Glamour Farms The Podcast. 

Haley’s story is one of taking chances, shooting your shot, and not letting great be the enemy of good. Sh...

Today is such a special day because it’s my oldest’s 6th birthday which also means I’ve been a mom for SIX whole years! On one hand I’m not sure how it’s already been six years and on the other hand I’m not sure how it’s only been six years! Such is life, right? 

In honor of my “mom birthday”, I thought it’d be fun to share six of my favorite lessons I’ve learned in motherhood over the last six years. 

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Let’s chat!! It’s been a minute since we’ve had a couch chat and we are long overdue so get cozy while I update you on all the things that have been going on in my life lately. If you came to my house and sat on my couch and asked me “how’s life?”, this is how I’d answer! 

TW: I do talk about miscarriage in this episode - no details, just my experience navigating grief and what I’m doing to find joy and hope amidst the heartache. As always, my goal is to enco...

I am so excited for you to hear from my friend Diane Boden from The Minimalist Moms Podcast today! Diane and I share about how living more minimally has impacted our motherhood, we talk about what it looks like to be intentional about all our purchases, what to do when your kids have accumulated too much stuff, and we even dive into holidays & birthdays. 

Diane makes minimalism feel simple and attainable for everyone, which is why I know you’re going to love her! 

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If you’re tired today, this one’s for you. I got to sit down with the incredible Jess Connolly and have an honest and real conversation surrounding her new book, Tired of Being Tired. 

Jess and I talk about why we, as women especially, wear tired as a badge of honor, how we got so tired in the first place, how to identify what kind of tired you are, and most importantly - the good news that we don’t actually have to live tired. Jesus came to give us a better way and soul dee...

Gals who love control - this one’s for you. Tara Sun, author of Surrender Your Story and host of Truth Talks with Tara is joining us today to talk all things surrender and control. From surrendering dreams and timelines, to motherhood, to how to let go and trust God, to the beauty and power of surrender - we pretty much cover it all and I can’t wait for you to listen in today. 

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This week I’m sharing with you some of the best ways I have found to stay connected to God and grow your relationship with Him, even in the trenches of the early years of motherhood. These years take a lot out of us moms, but when we partner with God and prioritize our relationship with Him, we can thrive and find joy in every season of motherhood. 

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Today we have the absolute honor of getting to hear from Courtney Doctor, Director of the Gospel Coalition and Author of From Garden to Glory - How Understanding God’s Story Changes Yours. In this episode, we discuss how looking at the Bible as a true narrative changes our faith and allows us a deeper understanding of God’s Word and the part we play in His story here and now. Courtney shares so much Bibilica wisdom and also some really great practical resources for reading and studying the Bible and I know you’re going to absolutely love hearin...

Ohh, social media… We hate to love it and we love to hate it, BUT I believe that God can redeem it for His glory when we partner with Him to set boundaries and create a healthy relationship with it. So today, I’m sharing with you how you can walk in freedom from the comparison cycle that is so easy to fall into on social media, stop doom scrolling, and have practical tools in your back pocket for anytime comparison tries to sneak into your mind.  

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Tara Dew is joining us today to talk about living a joy filled life that is rooted in Christ. In Tara’s new book, Overflowing Joy, she walks us through Jesus’ teaching of the vine and the branches in John 15. Tara teaches us what that means and what it looks like to practically abide in Him so that our joy can be complete. We talk about gratitude and how that unlocks so much joy and cantonment in this life, living rooted in joy even in the early years of motherhood, and the great calling of raising kids that are root...

Today we’re talking all things solo parenting! If you have a husband that travels for work or works long shifts, this one’s for you. Solo parenting weeks are HARD. Handling the load of home & kids & dinners & activities & all the things full time when you’re used to sharing it with your husband is HARD. Doing bedtime with crying kids who miss their daddy is HARD. But, good news friend, even here.. There is joy to be found and I’m gonna give you my best tips for making those times when you have to go solo a little m...

Today we’re talking about whole body health with the lovely Heather Brown. Heather shares her story of postpartum depression and how that was the catalyst to her realizing the importance of not just physical health, but whole body health in our minds, bodies, and spirits. We talk about some of our favorite health deep dives and she also shares some great advice on how to start small and ditch the all or nothing mentality when it comes to your health goals. 

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Erica Campbell joins us today for a discussion on embracing the seasons of motherhood. Erica is a business owner and mom of 3 who is no stranger to the ups and downs of seasons in life and she gives so much encouragement and wisdom on how to lean into the season you’re in, listen to the prompting to slow down, and celebrate the joy in today - whether big or small. I walked away from this conversation feeling so refreshed and encouraged as if I was leaving a coffee date with a dear friend, and I know that’s how...

Have you ever met those people that just feel like sunshine? Allyson is one of them! She radiates the light of Jesus and today she’s reminding us that we can (and should) too. The world needs your unique light and your story is what God will use to shine His light in the world. Allyson’s new book, Arise and Shine, is amazing for all women in any season with such timely reminders and encouragement about how to be a light that ignites hope in a dark world. 

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Let’s call this one another entry in the “Couch Chats” series - where we pull back the curtain and talk about life, as if you were sitting on my couch having coffee with me. 

If we’re honest, the first few months of the year have been hard for us, and maybe you can relate. Which is why today I want to share some encouragement around “getting your hopes up” even if that might feel impossible right now. BEcause here’s what I know to be true: God is in the business of working everything toget...

Join us today for an uplifting chat with Sarah Bragg as we discuss her brand new book, “Is Everyone Happier Than Me?” and explore the art of embracing our current season and discovering joy in the everyday. From prioritizing creativity in motherhood to navigating the impact of social media on our perceptions, Sarah offers practical insights to cultivate a positive mindset and find contentment right where we are. 

Get ready to be inspired and encouraged as we uncover actionable takeaways for embracing happiness in the present moment. You won't want to miss out on this empowe...

Max Lucado joins us today to discuss his latest children’s book, "Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone." Delving into the pressing issue of loneliness, we explore the factors contributing to this pervasive feeling in today's generation. From our jam-packed schedules to societal shifts, we uncover how these elements impact not only ourselves but also our children. Max shares invaluable insights on navigating conversations about loneliness with our kids and offers practical tools for addressing this challenge head-on. Tune in as we glean wisdom from Max Lucado for parents navigating the early years. 

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What you look for, you will find. If you look for the good, you’ll find the good. I’ve seen this to be true time and time again - what we focus on matters. So today, I’m sharing with you one of my favorite ways to put this into practice in my day to day life. I call it, “going on a joy hunt”, and we’re going to talk about how to hunt for the joy in our everyday lives. Because where we find joy, we find God’s hand at work. 

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Kellie Bullard joins us today for a conversation on her story of finding hope again after experiencing unimaginable heartbreak with the unexpected loss of her husband. Kellie shares about how she found hope again, the reality of living with grief, and so much more wisdom that I know will be helpful for you whether you’re grieving yourself, or someone you know is. So lean in and enjoy this episode with Kellie Bullard.

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In honor of February and the month of love, we’re going to talk about how to love yourself through the hardest parts of motherhood. The parts where you feel like you dont know yourself anymore, the parts where you don’t recognize yourself, the parts where you feel like you can’t do this - we’re talking about all of it today, and my prayer is that you walk away with a few more tools to help you love and take care of yourself in this season of life.

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Lyndsey Mimnagh is joining us today to talk about all things homeschool! We talk about her story of how she dipped her toes in homeschooling and eventually started her homeschool resource and curriculum company, Treehouse Schoolhouse, homeschooling kids of different ages at the same time, and Lyndsey also answers some of the biggest questions and fears parents often face when deciding whether or not to homeschool.

If you’re on the fence about homeschool, get ready to be encouraged and inspired by everything Lyndsey has to share with us today.

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Have you ever had a dream but had no idea where to start? Today’s guest, Polly Payne, knows a thing or two about how that feels! Polly launched her first Dream Planner with little experience ever creating paper products, but a whole lot of hope and faith in the purpose God had placed in her heart – to create beautiful planners that help Christian women fulfill their own dreams.

Polly is the founder of Horacio Printing and host of the Dream Printing Podcast. She coaches thousands of women on how to create, print, and launch beaut...

In our weakness, He is strong. A simple truth so easily forgotten, which is why I am honored to be bringing Emily Jensen on today to discuss weakness and what to do when we feel weak. While no one ever wants to feel weak, the reality is we all face these feelings at some point, so it’s important to know what to do when we come face to face with our weakness and, more importantly, what God says about it.

Emily Jensen is the cohost of Risen Motherhood podcast, co-author of the book Risen Mot...

Making friends as a mom isn’t easy. You’re busy, you’re tired, and if you’re anything like me there’s a high chance you’re knee deep in the throes of the toddler years and you’ve just about forgotten how to talk to grownups altogether.

But the truth is, even though it’s hard, making an effort to build good friendships is always worth it because we were created to be in community with one another. If you’ve been praying for friends, keep praying, and also don’t be afraid to be the one to reac...

What if you took a different approach to your health this year? What if you chose grace instead of guilt? Today Robin Long, founder of Lindywell and author of Well To The Core, joins us for a conversation on how to do just that.

As a Pilates instructor, author, business owner, and mom of 4, Robin is no stranger to the rollercoasters of toxic diet culture, the pendulum swing of health trends, and how difficult it can be to prioritize taking care of yourself as moms.

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When it comes to our kids, discipleship often feels like this big, intimidating thing that we know we need to do but we’re not quite sure how to do. Right?

Here’s the good news, friend: discipleship is actually quite simple, and it’s not something we need to stress about or feel pressure about.

It’s less about the big, planned moments and more about you as a parent making the conscious decision to center your life around Christ. When you make Christ the center of your home, discipleship is inevita...

Biblical boundaries, burnout, and loving people well - yep, we’re going there today with Courtney Burg. Courtney is the author of her brand new book Loyal To A Fault and founder of Discover Your Worth, an online membership designed to support women with practical tools to break free from codependency while establishing a healthy boundary practice. She’s a mom of 4 in the thick of motherhood just like you and I, and she’s here to talk with us about how setting boundaries is how we love people well and reflect the way God loves us.

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This time of year, there is often a lot of pressure and weight on us mamas to do and be everything for everyone. We’ve got presents to buy, decorations to be hung, parties to host, treats to bake, and the list goes on. If we’re not careful, we’ll get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the most wonderful time of the year that we’ll forget to ever stop and wonder at the magnificence of the reason why we celebrate in the first place - that little baby that was laid in a manger a...

Overwhelm is something we all face, but it’s not something we need to try to avoid or outrun. You will experience overwhelm in life, that’s a guarantee, but overwhelm is a feeling to acknowledge, not a place to camp out and take on as an identity. So instead of trying to figure out how to avoid it, in this episode we’re going to talk about how to move through it, lean into it and give it the attention it deserves, and continue on forward because just like every other feeling we experience, overwhelm is simply a messen...

We’re all trying our best to handle it all, whatever “it” is for you. Motherhood, family, work life. Balancing home and kids and social activities and all the things. It can feel sort of impossible to handle it all, right? Friend, I’ve got good news - you and I were never created to handle it all on our own. We were created to be in community with the Lord, walking with him, working with him, and inviting him into every portion of our lives as we cast our cares on Him.

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Friendship is TOUGH! There, I said it. Today on the podcast, Elizabeth Laing Thompson is joining us to talk through all the questions we’ve all been asking about friendship - how to make new friends, how to nurture lifelong friendships, and what to do when friendships fall apart.

In Elizabeth’s brand new book When a Friendship Falls Apart, she comes alongside readers as they process their struggling friendships—the faltering, the fractured, and the failed. Blending personal story, biblical examples, and faith-filled wisdom, each page explores questions like the following:

Joy Filled turns THREE today!! Listen in for a fun, unscripted episode as we talk about where we've been, where we're going, and all God has done over the last three years.

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Three years ago this month I launched The Joy Filled Podcast after spending just a few short months researching and learning about how in the world I'd actually launch a podcast. In that research, I stumbled upon a podcast by my now mentor and friend, Stefanie Gass, who taught me so much of what I know about podcasting today.

Stefanie Gass is a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, boy mom, and multi-six-figure CEO. She helps women grow their online businesses and make money online, using podcasting. She is the host of a top 25 g...

I’m sure you’ve been there. You want to show up and be who you’re made to be, step into your purpose, do the things you’re called to do (or even just the things you’re *supposed* to do), but you just can’t find it in you to actually *do* the things. I know I can’t be the only one who has gone through seasons where it’s hard to find motivation to even get a meal on the table, let alone all the other stuff. Wondering, how do I do it? How do I show up for al...

One of the things that has been absolutely pivotal for me in motherhood is understanding and prioritizing nutrition and the role proper nutrition plays in my hormones, energy, mood, mental clarity, and so many other things. For a long time I was the mom surviving on 3-4 cups of coffee and maybe one real meal a day, and I was also exhausted, overwhelmed, and worn out most days. I thought that was normal. I thought that's just how it was for moms. But over the past year or so I've learned a lot about nutrition and one of the...

With the rise of the homemaker "aesthetic" of pretty dresses, beautiful kitchens, and freshly baked sourdough on social media comes *lots* of different feelings - am I right? While it’s a beautiful thing to be inspired by so many amazing women who do a wonderful job of sharing their homemaking, it can also leave you wondering, am I doing this right? Am I really a homemaker if my reality doesn’t look like that.

Here’s the thing - I love the homemaker aesthetic. I think wearing dresses makes me more productive. I have tried a...

Is burnout normal? Does it come with the territory of motherhood? Is this just the way it is? These are all questions I’ve wondered and I’m sure you have too. And while a busy and full life is a part of the deal – burnout doesn’t have to be. It IS possible to live our full lives, manage our homes, kids, and schedules, and take care of all the to-dos without burning out. The answer to avoiding burnout is simpler than you might think and no, it’s not a 5 step self care routine followed by an hour in pr...

If you’ve been searching for a way to start making real money from home so that you can have the freedom to be home with your kids but you have no idea where to start, this episode is for you. Today’s guest is an absolute powerhouse of knowledge in helping moms bring in income from home by using the gifts and abilities they already have, and without building a “personal brand”.

Micala Quinn has helped over 2,000 moms start, grow, and scale their own freelance business, which in turn gives them an opportunity to earn an i...

I had the privilege to sit down with Olivia Walsh, a homeschooling and work from home mama who works for Classical Conversations, a homeschool company. Olivia was homeschooled herself, and now she homeschools her young children while maintaining her full time job. I know so many of us are in the season of trying to find a way to balance all the things, so you’re going to love getting to hear from Olivia today. We talk about homeschooling littles and where to start, how to choose a curriculum, balancing work and home, and so much more. If you’re a...

Do you ever feel like productivity is a mama’s elusive white whale that we can’t ever seem to catch? Yeah, same. And while it won’t ever be easy to be productive with littles around, there are things you and I can do to set ourselves up for as much success as possible. Today I’m sharing three foundational habits that have transformed my productivity as a stay at home mom.

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My friend, you are in for such a treat with today’s guest on the pod! Her name is Jennifer Dukes Lee. She’s a speaker, author, former reporter, mother, and Jesus follower and she recently released a super fun, quirky, and creative guided journal titled Stuff I’d Only Tell God.

When I tell you I’ve never seen a journal like this one - I mean it. Jennifer does an incredible job of creating space for you to reflect on our deepest feelings, fears, hopes, and dreams while also giving you permission to release y...

Body shame for me started, like most of us, at a young age. Growing up in purity culture meant that women’s bodies weren’t celebrated as beautiful — they were covered up so as not to cause our brothers in Christ to stumble. So when my curves started to develop as a young teen, I didn’t know how I should feel about my changing body. Nobody told me that my body is good exactly how it is because God made it and he only makes good things and it’s worth loving and celebrating.

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Hey hey, sister! We’ve had a bit of a break from the pod but I’m back this week to share all the details on where I’ve been, what I’ve been up to, and more. Think of this as a girlfriend chat on my couch, filling you in on all the things that have happened over the last month or so.

Thanks for being here!

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If you are struggling with overwhelm in motherhood and wondering if there’s a way to move past it, or if you doubt that God is really at work in the midst of your overwhelm, then you will love getting to hear from our guest Michelle today. Michelle is a single mom and founder of PlusONE Parents, a ministry for single parents and she is no stranger to overwhelm and how isolating and crippling it can often feel. Michelle and I share a lot of our own experiences with overwhelm in motherhood and how it shows up in different wa...

If you have ever wondered if starting a business is right for you in this season of motherhood, you’re gonna wanna lean in and listen close to today’s guest. Katie Lewis is a Jesus loving mama and founder of the Christian jewelry and accessories brand Dear Mushka. Katie tells the beautiful origin story of how Dear Mushka started as an adoption fundraiser and has turned into a thriving business and full time job for both her and her husband. In this episode, we talk all things motherhood, adoption, business, and so much more and I am so thri...

Hannah Keeley is no stranger to the exhaustion, fatigue, and stress that so often comes with motherhood. As a young mom, Hannah struggled with depression, overwhelm, anxiety, and health issues and after looking around at her life and realizing it was nothing like she thought it would be, she decided it was time to do something about it. Now, Hannah is a mom of 7 and a life coach for moms - helping them get rid of stress for good.

Today, Hannah joins me to talk about her book Mom Fog. Mom Fog is the step b...

One of the biggest struggles as a mom with young kids is keeping up with their mess! We love those little people so dang much, but they sure know how to make big messes for being such tiny people, am I right?! And if you’re anything like me, that mess can really take a toll on your mental health. I know my brain is so much clearer when my space is clear. Maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything - you’ve taken all the expert advice, read all the books, done all the things, and you still...

Whether you’re a seasoned mom or a brand new mama, you’ve probably experienced mom anxiety at some point. Anxiousness, stress, and worry show up a lot in motherhood and it can be difficult to handle when you don’t know what to do with those feelings. Personally, I experienced postpartum anxiety after having my first baby and still to this day have moments where those anxious thoughts pop back up and I’m forced to face them.

The good news is, we don’t have to face these things alone and the Bible is very cle...

Making the decision to be a stay at home mom comes with a lot of sacrifices, and for a lot of us it means becoming a one income family. Maybe being a stay at home mom was always your plan and you prepared to be a one income family, maybe you never thought you’d leave your job but here you are longing for more time with your kids and a way to replace your income, or maybe you’re somewhere in between and your family income is okay, but a little extra money would be nice.

Do you ever get bored as a stay at home mom? So much of what you do in your day to day life is repetitive - same books, same routines, and if your kids are anything like mine… cooking the same three meals because you know it’s what they’ll actually eat.

All this repetition can easily make it feel like this season of life is dull, boring, and even a waste of time. So often I hear, and I’m sure you’ve heard it too (or maybe even said it!), “I could never be a stay at ho...

“What if I don’t have what it takes?”

“What do I do when God feels silent?”

“What if God’s promises don’t line up with my reality?”

“What about when the worst-case happens?”

If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, you’re in good company. Today on the podcast, author and speaker Heidi Lee Anderson is sharing with us how we can choose FAITH over FEAR - no matter what.

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What would you do with a handful of extra hours each week? Would you start a business? Read more books? Open your Bible more often? Start that workout program? I know it’s easy to feel like you don’t have enough time in the day. Maybe you’re even thinking Jenna, is it even possible for a mom to have extra time? And my answer to that is yes, it is possible. Because the truth is, we all have the same 24 hours in a day and with these 3 simple tips, you'll be able to move from operating out of lac...

How often do you pray for your kids? Like, really pray intentional, intercessory prayers for them, not just the bedtime prayers or the prayers at mealtimes? For most of us, if we were honest the answer would be not very often. Today, we’re talking through why being a praying parent is vital for our children and how prayer actually impacts not only them, but the generations to come after them.

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Motherhood can be a very lonely time for so many of us. It’s hard to make friends as an adult, and it’s even harder to make friends as a mom. Most of the time, it can feel like it’s not even worth the effort to try to find good friends in this season of life, especially because it can feel like everyone else has already found their community. But the truth is this: we weren’t made to do life alone. In fact, the first thing God said wasn’t good, was being alone. We were created fo...

Amy Seiffert is no stranger to the empty, shameful, anxious feelings that social media often leaves us with.

Amy knows that so many of us feel dissatisfied and empty—emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. Our lives are rushed, overflowing, and we’re low on joy, fulfillment, peace, and purpose. In our spare moments, we turn to our phones, social media, and a million other little things, desperate for relief, but over time, these distractions become an unhealthy diet for our souls—uplifting us for a moment but ultimately denying us the nourishment we need. When we over...

Have you ever felt guilty for taking time away from your family to rest, recharge, or do something for yourself? Even if it’s just 30 minutes, there can often be so much guilt that surfaces when we as moms take time away from our families. Maybe it’s society, maybe it’s how we were raised, maybe it’s brought on by our own inner dialogues and expectations for ourselves, but for some reason, there seems to be this unspoken rule that moms aren’t allowed to think of themselves.

So today, we're diving into why we seem to ne...

How can we see God even in the messy mundane moments of motherhood? The answer might be more simple than you think. See, it’s easy to feel far from God in this season of life – you’re busy, you’re tired, you hardly have a moment to yourself these days. But God’s Word promises us that if we seek Him, we will find Him. The more we look for Him, the more we’ll begin to see evidence of His goodness all over our lives. Yes, even in the chaos and the mess.

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Winter is... hard. Especially as a stay at home mom. The snow that was once magical, beautiful, and leaving us all full of Christmas wonder in December is now just another annoying reminder that we've still got a ways to go until spring. The days are gloomy and often dark. We're spending entirely too much time stuck inside with our kids no matter how hard we try to get them outside. Like I said, winter is hard.

As a mom who's had my fair share of years dealing with the winter blues, I know it can be...

Leisha Drews has had her fair share of hormonal issues. From irregular, painful periods to hormonal acne and migraines, she knows the struggle all too well. She also knows that our bodies have the incredible ability to heal and balance when they’re given the right nourishment even, and especially, as busy mamas. 

In today’s episode, Leisha and I discuss how she went from hormonal issues to claiming her cycle as her superpower, where to start when experiencing hormone imbalance, how to use nourishment to care for our hormones, and more.

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Happy 2023!! I’m doing something a little crazy this year and DELETING. INSTAGRAM. For the whole year! (and mayyybe forever) Listen in as I share the real and raw truths behind my social media struggle and why I finally decided enough is enough. As always, I hope this episode encourages you, challenges you juuuust a little, and leaves you feeling better than you came.

I love you, sister! Praying joy unspeakable over you today and everyday. 

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Whether this year has been everything you hoped it would be or it was the hardest year of your life, I know you could probably use some encouragement as we gear up for the new year. So today I am speaking encouragement, blessing, and a prayer over you and your family.

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Merry Christmas! In honor of it being Christmas week, we’re diving into the book of Luke to learn 4 valuable lessons from Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary’s willingness to follow the plan of God for her life teaches us countless lessons, but today we’re focusing on just 4 that we can take back into our motherhood every single day. Cozy up, listen in, and let’s learn from Mary.

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‘Tis the season to be… up to our ears in toys, am I right? We try to keep our toy collection meaningful and intentional, which is why every year, I do a toy declutter with my kids and today I’m walking you through how we do it, why we do it, and how to include the kids in it too! Saying goodbye to toys can be tough for kids, but if we make it fun and exciting, toy declutter day can be something everyone looks forward to.

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You asked, I answered! When it comes to Christmas, everybody wants to tell you how you should or shouldn’t celebrate and that can be so overwhelming in the early years of motherhood as you figure out what is right for your family. So, I polled my Instagram community for what your biggest Christmas questions are and am answering them ALL in this episode! We talk Santa, presents, traditions, and more. As always, I hope you walk away encouraged (and maybe get some new ideas while you’re at it!)

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Finding the time to read your Bible everyday can feel a little impossible with littles around, right? Add in the pressure that social media brings to have the picture perfect quiet time with Jesus each morning, and Bible time starts to feel pretty much impossible. Thankfully, there’s a better way to approach “quiet time”, and I’m sharing it with you today along with my super simple method for studying the Bible.

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Have you ever been in a season where you just don’t feel like yourself? Me too. Today I’m sitting down with you to candidly share about where I’m at, what I’ve been struggling with, and the things I’m doing to help. 

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Motherhood is a season full of purpose and joy, AND it’s just plain super hard sometimes. There’s no better place to turn to when we need a little extra encouragement than the Bible, which is why to close out this season I’m leaving you with 7 easy to memorize Bible verses for when homemaking gets tough.

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Colossians 3:23

James 1:5 

Proverbs 24:3-4

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While it may seem like they’re one in the same, housekeepers and homemakers are very different from one another. This week we’re diving into 3 key differences to help you answer the question: am I a housekeeper or homemaker? 

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One of the greatest (and sometimes most daunting) privileges as a parent is the opportunity to disciple our children. Discipleship is simply the process of making someone become like Christ and today, we’re sharing 4 easy and practical ways to include discipleship into your daily routines.

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If we’re honest, sometimes the day to day of being a mom can feel a little boring and the hamster wheel of caring for everyone else’s needs but your own gets old fast. Today, Jenna shares 3 daily rhythms that will refresh you and create space to turn inward and focus on YOU - even just for a few minutes at a time.

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Today I'm breaking down a framework I've never shared before on the podcast! We'll be talking about how to take care of YOU so that you can take care of everything else.

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Before you can ever create a thriving home, you must define what thriving means to you. It looks different for everyone, so today we're kicking off the season by answering 5 questions that will help us define a thriving home.

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In the early years of motherhood when life demands so much from us, it can feel like maintaining your relationship with God is just one more thing to add to the list of things on your plate. Which is why today I’m going to give you a few things that I hope will help you strengthen your relationship with God and remember the kind of relationship he wants to have with you.

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With motherhood often comes loneliness and it can be tough to find your people as a mom. Which is why today we’re talking all things mom friends, finding community, and what to do in seasons of feeling alone today.

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One of the hardest things to navigate as a parent is cultivating sibling relationships, especially with littles and welcoming a new baby into the family. Whether you’re currently in a season of adjusting to a new baby in the family or you know this is something you’ll experience down the road, my goal is to lend some advice and encouragement for you. We’ll discuss preparing your older kiddos for a baby, God's design for the family unit, and how to help your kids thrive as siblings.

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One of the things that freed me up the most in my motherhood journey was realizing that I don't always have to LIKE every single part of being a mom. I don’t have to like the 3 am wake up calls and poop accidents and toddler attitudes in order to do this job joyfully. If nobody’s ever told you that, let me be the first to fill you in on this secret - loving motherhood and doing it joyfully doesn’t mean you have to like every single part of it! Let’s just be real, nobody likes every si...

My favorite part of each episode I sit down to record is at the very end when I get to pray over you. I don’t know if you can tell, but I often get teary and choked up in my prayers over you - it means so much to me to get to do that each week. So today, I simply want to ask… can I take a few minutes and pray over your kids?

I would love the honor to do that.

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This one’s for the moms who are tempted to sit on the sidelines - no, would RATHER sit on the sidelines and watch than jump in the pool or go down the slip 'n' slide or play volleyball or tag or whatever else your kids find to do. This one’s for the moms who are more comfortable watching than participating. I feel you. I know you. I am you. But i'm declaring it YES MOM SUMMER, and you can too.

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 If you’re a living, breathing mom in today’s society - you’ve probably experienced some form of mom guilt. The question I've been asking myself and trying to answer ever since I became a mom is why? Why do we experience this? While I don't claim to have all the answers, today I want to dive into some of the reasons why you and I experience mom guilt, where it stems from, and what we can do to combat it. Get comfy, get your heart ready to maybe hear some hard truth, because we’re diving head first int...

So you wanna live joy filled, but life’s kinda hard.. Is it really possible to be full of joy all the time? Today we’re going back to the very heartbeat of this podcast and diving into the question: is it possible for me to live joy filled? Join me as we take a look at what joy is, what joy isn’t and what the Bible says about joy. It’s a good one today!

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