Podcast Episodes

Ep. 10: Escaping the Whirlpool of Mom Negativity (Learning to Swim in a Culture That Makes it Easy to Drown)

Season 1 Episode 10

It can be easy to feel like we're drowning in a tidal wave of "mommy snark," negativity toward children, and a fatalistic view of kids that leaves us with little hope but the prospect of their one da…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Ep. 9: Talking Toddlers (Practical Tips to Help You Thrive in This Stage) - Part 2

Season 1 Episode 9

Toddlers can feel tear-your-hair-out hard, and yet, we are called to be consistent to train them up in the ways of the Lord, just like we do our children of other ages/stages. But how! This episode g…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 8: Talking Toddlers (They're a Handful AND a Blessing) - Part 1

Season 1 Episode 8

Yes, toddlers are hard. And infuriating. And crazy-making. 

But they're also adorable and winsome and a great big mirror of our own shortcomings and impatience. 

I've parented ten toddlers so far, an…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 7: The Comparison Trap in Motherhood (How to Avoid it And Why "Good Comparison" Is Actually a Thing)

Season 1 Episode 7

Ever looked at the way another mom: dresses her kids, exercises, cooks, cleans her house, schools her children, organizes her pantry, brushes her teeth (okay, hopefully not that last one)...and thoug…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 6: On Rhythms in Our Home (Because More Peace and Less Chaos is Always a Good Thing)

Season 1 Episode 6

Do you struggle to establish and maintain rhythms in your home? To follow through on goals that you make to increase peace and minimize chaos? Then, this episode is for you! I share some basic princi…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 5: Promoting Peace in Our Homes (Constant Sibling Fighting Doesn't Have to Be the Norm!)

Season 1 Episode 5

One of the biggest stresses of motherhood is sibling fighting. I know from personal experience how frustrating it is to have a home full of strife and bickering. But we are not helpless! Scripture ha…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 4: Filling Our Kids' Love Tanks (It's Not As Complicated It Seems!)

Season 1 Episode 4

One of the most common FAQs that I receive is, "How do you lavish individual attention on ten kids?" Or, conversely, "How do *I* connect well with my kids of any number?" Finding ways to fill our kid…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 3: A Case for Being "Unoffendable"

Season 1 Episode 3

In a world where hyper-sensitivity to even a whiff of offense permeates many social interactions--both in person and online--the Bible calls us to something radical: overlooking offense (being what I…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Episode 2: In Case You're Wondering Why We Have "So Many" Kids

Season 1 Episode 2

Every single week on the Q&A I do on Instagram called Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday (@m.is.for.mama), I get asked some version of the question: "What made you decide to have SO many kids?"

Well, here'…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

M is for Mama: A Backstory

Season 1 Episode 1

On our first ever episode, I'm explaining how I came to choose the name M is for Mama for my blog, social media, book, and--ultimately--this podcast. I think you'll be encouraged by what the Lord tau…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago