Everyday Fiat

To stay at home with the kids or dive into the workplace...what should we do!?!? Our hosts discuss the pull towards both within their own hearts & minds and share their experiences of staying at home, working full time or working part time throughout their years of motherhood.

Is this a moral choice? What factors play into the discernment for what is best for you and your family? Tune in to find out!

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On this solemn Good Friday, the ladies discuss the problem of pain and suffering. They share how difficult it often is to understand suffering in the light of a good God, especially when it comes to the pains of our children. They share insights that have helped them & will help you enter into the suffering of today with a hopeful longing of the Resurrection. Have a blessed Holy Week!

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In honor of St. Joseph's feast day this week, the ladies discuss their husbands! They each share how they met their beloved & dive into the joys and struggles of marriage. Then they share the things that are occupying each of their brain spaces and in a fun coincidence...they all involve food!

Note from the production team: There was an issue with the recording about halfway through where we lost the individual mics so we switched to an area mic for the rest of the show. Mea Culpa!

This show is brought to you by Everyday Fiat Ministries (Jenstavinoha.com) Follow Everyday Fiat on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayfiatjen Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Music used with permission "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The ladies watched Wake Up Dead Man from the Knives Out series and have thoughts! The third installment in Rian Johnson's murder mystery franchise released a few months ago and is of note to us because it is set in a Catholic Church & most of it's characters are Catholic. The ladies share their experience of watching a Hollywood blockbuster in a Catholic setting & explore themes of forgiveness, the priesthood and more!

This show is brought to you by Everyday Fiat Ministries (Jenstavinoha.com)

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The ladies tackle a big topic that has been in the news over the past few months and discuss how they are viewing it and responding to ICE playing such a large role in our country and even in their local city! The share their thoughts & how they are responding in small ways in their local community.

They also each share stories with an accidental shared theme: Male Literacy! (A man wrote this description)

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Letter from US Bishops about immigration: https://www.usccb.org/news/2026/archbishop-coakley-calls-holy-hour-moment-renewal-our-hearts-and-our-nation

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This week, the ladies share insights from a new book they read together, Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks. It discusses how as we age, some of our previous strengths like cognitive ability & physical aptitude wane, while other attributes grow like wisdom, understanding and patience. It is a beautiful reflection on letting go of who you once were and embracing who you are now and who you are becoming in the second half of your life.

Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X

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Pregnancy, postpartum, and aging all leave their mark—and in this episode, Jennifer, Paula, and Sarah talk openly about what it means to carry those changes with grace. They reflect on body image, comparison, and learning to respect our bodies for their strength and purpose, not just appearance. Blending Catholic wisdom with real-life motherhood moments and humor, the conversation is both grounding and encouraging. This episode offers companionship for anyone learning to make peace with their body.

This show is brought to you by Everyday Fiat Ministries (Jenstavinoha.com)

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Ever wondered whether New Year's resolutions actually work—or if there's a better way to grow? In this episode, the moms unpack why tiny, faithful habits matter more than big dramatic goals: from prayer and parenting to health, identity, and virtue. With honest stories, lots of laughter, and deeply Catholic wisdom, they explore how who you practice being shapes who you become. If you're craving a gentler, grace-filled approach to change that actually sticks, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.

This show is brought to you by Everyday Fiat Ministries (Jenstavinoha.com) Follow Everyday Fiat on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayfiatjen Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Music used with permission "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

If you're looking for a cozy, joy-filled listen, this episode is for you. The moms share some of their favorite things—from simple seasonal pleasures to hobbies and small moments that make life feel rich—while reflecting on why those loves matter in light of faith and the Incarnation. With humor and warmth, the conversation connects everyday delights to the deeper truth of God entering fully into our human experience. Merry Christmas!

This show is brought to you by Everyday Fiat Ministries (Jenstavinoha.com) Follow Everyday Fiat on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayfiatjen Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Music used with permission "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Are you overwhelmed by the constant pressure to find the perfect balance in family life—rest, activities, vocation, and everything in between? In this episode, the moms get honest about seasons when life feels too full, too empty, or just plain chaotic, and how they're learning to discern what actually brings peace. From childhood expectations to the reality of motherhood, they unpack why "the right amount of busy" keeps shifting and how God often multiplies time when we least expect it. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing too much or not enough, this conversation will feel like a deep breath you didn't know you needed.

We would love it if you could join us every other week by subscribing to this podcast and getting in on the conversation.

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Music used with permission "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/