Growing Through Motherhood — Christian Mom Podcast, Faith-Based Parenting, Grace-Filled Motherhood

EP 08: It’s Okay to Get Real With God

Do you feel you can be real with God or are you praying safe prayers?
 
In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to get honest with God — not polished, not performative, but real. God already knows when we’re frustrated, disappointed, or confused by the outcome, and avoiding those emotions only slows down the healing process.
We dive into why God can handle your anger and questions, how persistent prayer builds intimacy, and why Jesus tells us to ask and keep on asking. You’ll also hear why repeating prayers doesn’t mean a lack of faith — it often means depth of desire.
Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical prayer affirmations, this episode will encourage you to stop holding back, stop assuming silence means “no,” and start bringing your whole heart to God — even when the answers don’t look the way you expected.

Ep 07: Let Them Go & Let God In: Healing Friendships, Christian Mom Community & Healthy Boundaries

Friendships as a mom can feel confusing, lonely, and even painful. In this episode, we talk through part of the “Let Them” theory (popularized by Mel Robbins) and balance it with a biblical, Christian perspective on friendships.
We cover how to:
Pray over your friendships without forcing them
Let go of guilt when relationships change
Stop trying to put people into a “perfect Christian friend” box
Understand that God uses imperfect people in every season
Reconnect with old friends you’ve drifted from
Intentionally build community by doing one extra thing per week with a friend
If you’re a Christian mom craving deeper connection, healthy boundaries, and peace in your relationships, this episode is for you.
✨ You’re not failing at friendship. You’re growing.
 
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EP 06: Learning to Enjoy Motherhood: Taste and See That the Lord Is Good

Motherhood often feels rushed — moving from one task to the next, hoping the day “counts” when we finally collapse into bed. In a world that sometimes undervalues the work of mothers, it’s easy to live in survival mode and miss the goodness God is placing right in front of us.
In this episode, we reflect on Psalm 34:8 — “Taste and see that the Lord is good” and what it looks like to truly experience God’s goodness in motherhood, not just believe it in theory. I share my own journey through the long, overwhelming years of raising littles and the quiet joy of finally arriving in a season where I can breathe, be present, and enjoy my children in new ways.
This episode is an encouragement to slow down, stay faithful, and trust that if God called you to this season, He will see you through it. Sometimes, tasting His goodness means choosing presence over productivity — and discovering that His ways are always better than our own.Curious about what’s helped me feel calmer, more focused, and more present in motherhood? Bioactive Precision Peptides have been a quiet but powerful support in my day-to-day life.
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EP 05: I Hated Goals Until I Learned This... Simple, Faith-Based Goal Setting for Moms Who Feel Stuck

Have you ever felt like the moment you write a goal down, you’ve already failed it?I used to hate goals — especially in motherhood — because they felt heavy, unrealistic, and discouraging.
In this episode, we’re talking about goal setting without pressure, and why vision matters even when your life feels full, loud, and messy.
Inspired by High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard, Scripture, and my own journey as a stay-at-home mom with ADHD, I share:
Why mothers fall into ruts when vision disappears
What Proverbs 29:18 really means in everyday life
Why you are a leader in your home (even if you don’t feel like one)
How to model growth for your kids by going first
And 5 simple ways to set goals that don’t trigger fear or shutdown
We’ll talk about:✔️ Identity-based goals✔️ Turning goals into experiments✔️ Minimum–Expected–Stretch goals✔️ Short timeframes that actually work✔️ Building emotional anchors instead of pressure
If you’ve ever thought “I’m just a stay-at-home mom” or “I’m bad at goals”, this episode is for you.
This is about becoming who God is shaping you to be — one small, obedient step at a time.
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✨ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — reviews help this show reach more moms who need biblical encouragement.✨ Share this episode with a friend, in a text, or on social media. You never know who needs this reminder today.✨ Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode.✨ Download the episode — it’s one of the biggest ways to support the podcast.If you share on social media, tag me so I can thank you and repost! Your support helps this podcast continue to grow and point more women back to God’s Word.

EP 04: Start Small, Stay Faithful: Creating a Habit of Bible Reading

As the New Year approaches and resolutions are everywhere, I’m celebrating something far more meaningful—365 days in the Bible.
In this episode, we talk about why reading God’s Word, even in the smallest capacity, is one of the best places to start. Whether that’s the verse of the day, a short Bible plan, or eventually reading through the Bible in a year—faithfulness over perfection is the goal.
You’ll hear why being in the Word changes everything, how we hear God more clearly when we know Him intimately, and why starting in Genesis 1 can actually feel overwhelming if you don’t yet understand the bigger picture of Scripture. Instead, we talk about starting in the Gospels, building consistency, and letting the habit grow naturally.
We also break down three simple steps to help you start (or restart) your Bible reading habit:
Make it simple
Set your goal
Start with the Gospels or a short Bible plan
If you’ve ever wanted to be more consistent but didn’t know where to begin, this episode is for you.
 
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
📱 Grab the YouVersion Bible AppSearch “YouVersion Bible App” in your app store
📖 Prayers That Avail Much
🎧 Servant’s Heart Episode-Your Next Listen
How Matthew 23 showed me Beauty in Motherhood
📘 The Bible Recap-Book Version.
Also Available Free on Bible App 
I recommend to start on the app unless you are super hands on and wanting to slow down and journal through the process then this book is an exceptional tool
🎧 Crazy Faith by Michael Todd (Audible)
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Last but certainly not least! Help get this podcast to all the mommas that need help Growing Through their Motherhood journey!
✨ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — reviews help this show reach more moms who need biblical encouragement.✨ Share this episode with a friend, in a text, or on social media. You never know who needs this reminder today.✨ Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode.✨ Download the episode — it’s one of the biggest ways to support the podcast.
If you share on social media, tag me so I can thank you and repost! Your support helps this podcast continue to grow and point more women back to God’s Word.

EP 03: Get a Hobby & Shed the Shame; What Redeeming Love Taught Me About God

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What if the parts of you you’ve tried to hide are the very places God wants to meet you?
In this episode, I share how the book Redeeming Love completely shifted my understanding of God’s love, redemption, and grace — especially for those of us who didn’t always walk the straight path.
We’ll talk about shame, self-sabotage, feeling unworthy of love, and what it looks like to finally stop trying to earn what God freely gives. Through the lens of the biblical story of Hosea and the powerful themes in Redeeming Love, this episode is for the woman who knows God loves her… but struggles to believe it deep in her heart.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to prove yourself, work off your past, or feared that God couldn’t cover that part of your story — this one’s for you.
 
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EP 02: How God Rebuilt my Marriage: 7 Steps That Changed Everything

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the raw and very real story of how God reconciled my marriage — starting with ME. From emotional rock bottom, resentment, and loneliness to healing, self-growth, and rebuilding connection, I walk you through the exact steps I took that transformed our home. This isn’t a story about fixing your husband or controlling his behavior. It’s about letting God do the heart work while you focus on what you can change: your responses, your habits, your mindset, and your walk with Him. I’m breaking down the 7 practical steps that softened my heart, shifted our marriage, and brought us into a completely different season — one marked by peace, unity, and genuine love. If you’re in a hard place and wondering if reconciliation is possible, this episode will give you hope, tools, and a reminder that God can redeem what feels impossible.
 
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EP 01: The Kingdom Work of Serving Your Kids Well Without Becoming Their Servant

Serving your kids is holy work—but it can also leave you exhausted, overwhelmed, and feeling like you’re carrying the whole house on your back. In this episode, we talk about what Jesus really meant when He said, “When you did it to the least of these, you did it unto Me,” and how that truth transforms the daily grind of motherhood.
You’ll learn how to recognize when your serving is Kingdom work… and when it slips into control, over-functioning, or people-pleasing disguised as “good mom energy.” We’ll walk through real-life examples, practical mindset shifts, and simple heart-posture changes that help you find peace, purpose, and partnership with God in your home.
Whether you’re overwhelmed by messes, frustrated by kids not listening, or just craving spiritual meaning in the mundane, this episode gives you faith-filled encouragement and actionable steps to help you release control and lean into grace.
Perfect for Christian stay-at-home moms, overwhelmed moms, and any mama longing to see her everyday life the way God sees it.
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A New Season, A New Name: Welcome to Growing Through Motherhood

Let's talk about a big shift happening here—our podcast is getting a new name and stepping into a whole new season of purpose. What started as Confidence to Homeschool has grown into something deeper, wider, and more aligned with the work God is doing in my heart… and hopefully yours.
Today, I’m sharing:✨ Why the old name no longer fit where God is leading✨ What “Growing Through Motherhood” truly means✨ How this podcast will serve you in a richer, more meaningful way✨ The themes God keeps pressing on my heart—faith, triggers, family culture, marriage, homeschooling, and spiritual growth✨ What you can expect in this next chapter
If you've ever felt God shifting your heart, stretching your identity, or inviting you into a new season, this will feel like a deep exhale and a warm reminder that He guides every step.
This podcast is growing because we are growing—spiritually, emotionally, and as mothers. And I can’t wait to walk through this next season right alongside you.
Welcome to Growing Through Motherhood. Let’s grow together. 🌿💛

EP 36: Always Hungry: Feeding Your Homeschool Family Without Losing Your Mind ft. Janeen Marino

If you’re a homeschool mom, you already know—these kids are always hungry! 🍽️ Between lessons, chores, and everyday chaos, it can feel like someone is asking for a snack every five minutes. 
In this episode, I’m joined by Janeen Marino for an honest and funny conversation about what it’s really like keeping your homeschool family fed when cooking feels hard.
We talk about the “second breakfast” phenomenon, why homeschoolers seem to eat nonstop, and how to make feeding your family easier with simple meal ideas and practical kitchen hacks.
From doubling your rice to stretch meals, to grabbing a rotisserie chicken on busy days, to creating easy snack stations your kids can manage themselves—this episode is packed with doable ideas and encouragement.
Janeen and I also dive into what it means to build confidence in the kitchen, even if you weren’t taught how to cook growing up. 
You’ll hear how you can teach your children valuable life skills like meal prep, planning, and gratitude—without turning every meal into a stressful event.
Whether you love cooking or dread dinner time, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and that feeding your homeschool family can be simpler, more joyful, and full of grace.
 
Special Thanks to Janeen Marino who is an incredible rockstar of a momma that keeps up with 5 hungry boys while traveling the world and homeschooling if you would love to reach out to her:
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