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In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my bestest friends, Crystal — a woman I met 13 years ago when we were both stay-at-home moms with little kids.
With the “2016 trend” floating around social media, we started looking back at those early motherhood years — snow days, fancy hot chocolates, beach trips, small groups, and doing life side by side. And we realized something important:
It wasn’t easier back then.
 We just weren’t doing it alone.
We talk honestly about:
 🤍 Finding and pursuing real friendships
 🤍 Mom anger and breaking shame
 🤍 Marriage in the middle of motherhood
 🤍 The pressure to compete with other moms
 🤍 Transitioning from toddlers to teenagers (and adulthood!)
This conversation is for the mom in the trenches, the mom stepping into a new season, and the mom who sometimes wonders if the “good old days” are behind her.
Spoiler alert: They’re not.
The good old days are happening right now too.
If this episode resonates with you, share it with the friend who survived snow days with you. And don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review — it truly helps more than you know. 🤍

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Parenting isn’t a recipe — but there are ingredients.
In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein, I’m reflecting on a powerful sermon we heard on Sunday about “A Recipe for Christian Parenting” and what it actually looks like in real life.
We’re talking about:
✨ Direction & Devotion — why faith is more caught than taught
 ✨ Development & Discipline — loving boundaries and consistent correction
 ✨ Prayer & Proclamation — how we teach our kids to pray by modeling it
 ✨ Letting go of the “perfect Christian mom” pressure
If you’ve ever felt pressure to get parenting perfectly right… this episode is for you.
Parenting isn’t about raising perfect kids.
 It’s about faithfully discipling them in your everyday life.
🔗 Resources Mentioned
🎙 Sermon:
Watch here 
📖 The Praying Circles Book:
 Grab it here 
📝 My “Speaking God’s Promises Over Your Kids” Resource:

If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s walking through this season of parenting too.
You can connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, where we talk faith, family rhythms, and real-life motherhood.

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Happy Family Day 🤍
In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that makes connection so much easier in our homes understanding your child’s love language.
Before we jump into family fun, I wanted to share how learning the five love languages for kids has completely changed the way we connect in our big family. When you understand how each child gives and receives love, it becomes so much simpler to love them intentionally — without feeling like you have to give everyone the exact same thing.
We talk about:
 • The five love languages for kids
 • What each one looks like in real life
 • How love languages shift as kids grow
 • Why filled love tanks help kids thrive emotionally and relationally
 • How knowing your child’s love language makes discipline and correction easier
If you’ve ever wondered how to give your kids enough love and attention — especially in a busy season — this conversation will encourage you.
Resources mentioned:
The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers
Take Love Language Quiz 

 I hope you press pause and go make a memory. Fun doesn’t have to cost money — it just requires connection 🤍
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In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein, Micah joins me for a practical, real-life conversation all about how to budget — without overwhelm, guilt, or restriction.
We walk step-by-step through what budgeting actually looks like in our home, how to set up clear and realistic categories, and why comparing budgeted vs. actual spending is where real progress happens. Micah also shares the big-picture thinking behind budgeting, how to plan for savings and future goals, and what a simple “budget night” rhythm can look like for busy families.
We also introduce Micah’s new budgeting tool, icanbudget, and talk about why it was created — to help families gain clarity, confidence, and financial peace.
🎉 Special offer:
You can check out icanbudget and grab the deal we talk about in today’s episode using the promo code
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Topics we cover:
• How to set up budgeting categories that actually make sense
 • Income, deductions & planning with intention
 • Budgeted vs. actual spending (this is where the magic happens)
 • Earmarks, savings goals & big-picture thinking
 • Creating a simple budget night routine
Common Budget Categories We Discuss:
Food, Housing, Utilities, Medical, Personal Care, Transportation, Debt, Life Stuff, Faith, Fun, Family/Kids, Business Expenses (if applicable), Savings, and more.
If budgeting has ever felt intimidating or confusing, this episode will help you take a deep breath and start with confidence.
✨ Let’s Stay Connected
You can find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, meal planning, family rhythms, and behind-the-scenes of our big family life.
If this episode helped you, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready for more clarity and financial peace.

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Before we pull out spreadsheets and start talking budgets, we need to have this conversation first.
In this episode, we’re chatting about why money matters, what financial freedom really looks like, and how getting clear with your finances can bring more peace (and way less stress) into your home. This is the mindset episode — the one that sets you up to feel confident and ready before we get practical next week.
If money feels heavy or overwhelming, you’re not alone. This episode is here to help you breathe, reflect, and take your first step toward financial freedom.

📝 Reflection Questions
What do I want my money to support right now?
What causes me the most stress financially?
What would feel freeing if money wasn’t such a mental burden?
What am I hoping finances could make possible in this season?
Who could I invite into this journey?
Who would encourage me instead of judge me?
Who could help me stay accountable?
If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next — Micah joins me in the next episode and we’re getting very practical with budgeting.
You can also find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, real-life mom rhythms, meal planning, and all the behind-the-scenes of our big family life.

 Thanks so much for being here — and if you know a mom who needs a calmer, healthier money mindset, send this episode her way 💛