We're back with another episode in our Fall Favorites series where we revisit a popular episode from the archives: What Happened to Lighthearted Mom? We pray you are encouraged in your mom life and have a wonderful month too.

Today we're going to share a very special archived episode with you. This is one from five years ago, but it has gained so much traction and listens through the years, we thought it would be wise to air it again. So thanks for being here, and we hope you enjoy this conversation on motherhood and busyness!

This month's episode is all about how mothering looked for each of us when we started out as new moms 20+ years ago, and how it looks now. What things have changed in our parenting styles, dreams, hopes, and standards? And what things have stayed the same? We think this will be an enlightening topic for all of us, and are excited to share this conversation with you!

As we jump into summertime, we think you're going to love this month's episode where we discuss the things we want to remember, do and reflect on as summer arrives!

We take the summer off from podcasting each year, but we look forward to being back in September with new episodes on the first Wednesday of each month.

We also created a summer playlist of past episodes for you to listen to again or for the very first time. Enjoy, and have a great month ahead!

All the Mom Things Summer Playlist!

41: A Summer Blessing

42: What Happened to Lighthearted Mom?

50: Friendship and Other Things a Mom Needs

51: A Prayer For Us All as Summer Begins

52: Coming Alive as a Mom (and Bringing the Fun Back Too)

61: 4 Ways to Simplify Your Summer Mindset

This time we're talking about having conversations with your kids—the ones that can sometimes be awkward or difficult, but are super important to have.

Because we don't want to shy away from having these conversations and we want to welcome their questions even about topics that surprise us. So listen in today for some tips about what to think about before and during your talks with your kids!

Welcome to this month's episode of All the Mom Things! Today we're talking about celebrations. From birthdays to holidays and more! How do we make them memorable, yet reasonable while keeping it sane and simple too. We're so glad you're here!

In this episode we're talking about what we've learned through every season of motherhood. The good, the hard, the embarrassing, and everything in between. So regardless of what stage of mothering you're in, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we're talking about love ... What that looks like in our relationship with God, our families, our different relationships in the community, those who are "hard to love" and even ourselves. It's a great and encouraging conversation, so listen in!

This month we're talking about habits. The ones we want to grow in and keep, and the ones we really need to get rid of. So Happy New Year, friend! We hope you enjoy this episode and are inspired to make your own "to keep and to toss" lists too!

It's Christmastime, and we have a little podcast gift for you! It's a seasonal biblical blessing of sorts. As you listen along, may these words sink down deep, finding a welcome home–covering and comforting any stressed-out, rushed, overwhelmed or tense places within your heart.

So grab a cup of something warm and soothing, and breathe deeply as these words remind us of the beautiful roots of this glorious season. Merry Christmas!