Christian Moms Café (formerly Christian Homeschool Moms)

Motherhood doesn’t end… but it does change. And no one really prepares you for how hard it is to let go. In this episode, I’m sharing my real-life journey of watching my daughters grow up, step out, and how I’m learning to love them without holding on too tight.

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• ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea
• 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com
• ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/
• 🎙️Join the Christian Women Podcasters Network: https://www.skool.com/soul-podcasting-5316/about

Join me, Demetria, as I welcome you to the newly rebranded Christian Moms Cafe. After 14 years of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast, I’m stepping into a new season—empty nest, midlife transitions, and a space to gather, encourage, and support one another through all stages of motherhood and life. In this episode, we reflect on the journey so far, share what’s next, and invite you into a community where moms of faith can connect, pray, and grow together.

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• ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea
• 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com
• ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/
• 🎙️Join the Christian Women Podcasters Network: https://www.skool.com/soul-podcasting-5316/about

Welcome to Christian Moms Cafe, a warm, welcoming space for moms of faith. From toddlers to teens, grown kids, and the empty nest, this podcast offers encouragement, practical insights, and authentic conversations about motherhood, life transitions, and faith. Pull up a chair, grab your coffee, and join the community—because no mom should do this alone.

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• ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea
• 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com
• ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/
• 🎙️Join the Christian Women Podcasters Network: https://www.skool.com/soul-podcasting-5316/about

After 183 episodes, the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast is going on break for a season. In this episode, I share why this pause feels right, how God has been gently guiding me into a new chapter, and why the encouragement in this archive still matters for homeschool parents and moms of faith. This isn’t goodbye- just a faithful pause. If you’d like to continue walking with me through midlife, family transitions, faith, and what comes next, I invite you to join me over on my YouTube channel, MomZest—linked below.

Happy New Year 2026!!!

➤Follow me at my YouTube Channel (MomZest): https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife

➤Join me at Soul Podcasting: http://www.soulpodcasting.com

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• ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea

• 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com

• ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/

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The holiday season can be beautiful — and overwhelming — all at the same time. Between the pressure to buy more, do more, and keep up with expectations, it’s easy to lose sight of what this season is really about. In this reflective, end-of-year episode, I’m sharing a slower, more intentional conversation about choosing meaning over more. As a veteran homeschool mom, I open up about how our family is simplifying gifts this year, shifting our focus toward shared experiences, and creating space for rest, connection, and faith — especially now that our kids are older. Together, we’ll talk about redefining what “special” really means, letting go of holiday performance and commercial pressure, and modeling values for our children that last far beyond this season. Rooted in Scripture and real life, this episode is an invitation to step off the holiday hamster wheel and breathe. I also take time to reflect on the year and express deep gratitude for the guests who joined the podcast — each one offering unique perspectives that highlighted the beauty and diversity of homeschool families. As we close out the year, my hope is that this episode feels like a warm conversation with a trusted friend — reminding you that a simpler holiday can often be a fuller one. Wishing you and your family a peaceful, grace-filled holiday season. I’ll be back in the new year with more encouragement and support for homeschool families and Christian women walking this journey with faith and intention.

🔗 More resources & support:

Visit: https://ChristianHomeschoolMoms.com

Let’s keep raising strong, faith-filled learners—together.

• Check out my holiday video on YouTube this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFxlHaul388

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• ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea

• 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com

• ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/
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• Check out my holiday video on YouTube this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFxlHaul388

This week on the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast, I’m sitting down with Brittney Proctor, whose story is nothing short of powerful. Brittney opens up about her journey from experiencing homelessness to finding healing, stability, and eventually stepping boldly into homeschooling her children. We talk about what those early days looked like, the quiet (and not-so-quiet) ways God showed up, and how she’s building a life for her family that is rooted in faith, wholeness, and purpose. If you’ve ever walked through a hard season and wondered whether beauty could come from it, Brittney’s story will meet you right where you are. Visit her non-profit Amazon store at: http://www.amazon.com/shops/unstuckandfree

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🔗 More resources & support:

Visit: https://ChristianHomeschoolMoms.com

Let’s keep raising strong, faith-filled learners—together.

• 📺Follow my Homeschool YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife
• Catch the show notes over at the blog: http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2
• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianhomeschoolmoms
• Follow My Solopreneur YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga
• Follow My Podcasting Agency here: http://www.soulpodcasting.com

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• ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea

• 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com

• ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/

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If you’re homeschooling through high school and wondering whether you’re doing any of it “right,” this conversation with my guest, CJ, is exactly what you need. We dig into the real, unfiltered highs and lows of teaching teens at home—the shifts in independence, the emotional dynamics, and the practical decisions that make these years feel intense and transformative. CJ brings her honest, grounded perspective as a veteran homeschool mom, and together we break down what it really takes to navigate high school without losing your sanity or your relationship with your child. If you need clarity, camaraderie, and a breath of fresh air, this episode delivers.

View Full Show Notes here: https://christianhomeschoolmoms.com/cj-homeschooling-through-high-school/

Be sure to reach out to CJ for more support with homeschooling through high school at her channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCXZowBYlHAUswqvWjf4uXJw

Follow CJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingthroughhighschool/

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• ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea

• 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com

• ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/

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In this episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Sharon Jaynes for a conversation every tired, hopeful, or overwhelmed mom needs to hear. We dig into the real stuff—feeling like you’re not measuring up, wrestling with comparison, wondering if anything you’re doing is even working. Sharon brings powerful stories, biblical wisdom, and the kind of honesty that reminds you God is right in the middle of your motherhood… even on the days that feel like “chopsticks.” If you’ve ever questioned your calling as a mom or felt discouraged in the slow, unseen work of raising kids, this episode is your breath of fresh air. We talk about community, prayer, perseverance, and the way God takes the hardest parts of our stories and turns them into something beautiful. Come be encouraged, reminded, and strengthened. You are not alone, mama — and God is doing more in your home than you can see.

Reach Sharon at: https://sharonjaynes.com/

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• ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea

• 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com

• ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/

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In this heartfelt Thanksgiving-season episode, I’m sharing personal updates from my life lately — from my youngest navigating college applications, to my oldest stepping fully into adulthood, to my own journey with health, perimenopause, and rediscovering joy in the everyday. I’m also opening up about my newest adventure: exploring my heritage through cooking Congolese, Nigerian, and Kenyan dishes for the very first time — imperfect, a little messy, but full of meaning. And of course, I’m heading back to my Southern staples for next week’s Thanksgiving table. Inside this episode, we talk about releasing perfectionism, creating space for your own soul-care, embracing small joys, and clinging to “the joy of the Lord” even when life feels heavy. If you’re a homeschool mom who’s been juggling routines, expectations, or simply trying to catch your breath in this season, this conversation will encourage you to reclaim joy, practice gratitude, and give yourself grace. Join me for a warm, honest, faith-filled reflection on what it looks like to slow down, savor the moment, and let God renew your strength.

///Mentioned on the Podcast///

• Visit Latonya Moore at JoyInTheOrdinary.com
• Get homeschool coaching with Tracy Kelly at HomeschoolPower.com

I also mentioned my S'Mores cake recipe...unfortunately, I lost the post from 2014! But no worries...I'll be glad to recreate the recipe post over the holidays this year. Just reach out to me on Instagram and let me know you'd like the recipe :-)

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• ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea

• 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com

• ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/

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