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This week on Made to Mother, we’re joined by a special guest — Tania Kohler, founder of Marriage Mania Ministry on Instagram and TikTok. Tania recently released her 31-day devotional, Follow Me As I Follow Christ: A Mother’s Prayer and Fasting Devotional, and we were honored to hear the heart behind it.

Together, we talked about what inspired her to write this devotional, shared quotes that deeply touched us, and opened up about our own testimonies in Christ. We discussed humility in motherhood, the beauty that comes from praying with a sincere heart, and how motherhood itself is a ministry.

If you’ve ever needed encouragement to see your role as a mother through a spiritual lens, this episode will fill you with peace, purpose, and renewed faith. 💛

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Follow Me as I Follow Christ: A Mothers Prayer and Fasting 31 Day Devotional

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This week, Tess and Carissa share some of their favorite messages from the most recent General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We loved the recurring themes of peace, remembering our divine identity as children of God, and the power of Christ in our everyday lives. Many talks also reminded us to focus on family and connection—something that truly resonated with us as mothers. 💛 We’d love to hear which talks stood out to you! Links to the ones we mentioned are below, or you can find them all at lds.org.

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General Conference talks we mentioned:

-The Eternal Gift of Testimony by Kevin G. Brown

- The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ by Dallin H. Oaks

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In this episode, Tess and Carissa wrap up answering your listener questions—from the advice we wish we had (and hadn’t!) followed, to thoughts on co-sleeping, exercising during pregnancy, and more. We also share where we imagine ourselves five years from now and end things with a lighthearted game of Two Truths and a Lie. It’s a mix of real talk, personal stories, and plenty of laughs!

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This week, Tess and Carissa are sharing some of their favorite DIY recipes—simple, affordable swaps that have become staples in their homes. From homemade bread to laundry detergent, deodorant, all-purpose cleaner, and more, we chat about how fun and rewarding it can be to make things yourself. No judgment at all if you prefer store-bought (we do too sometimes!); we just wanted to pass along ideas that we’ve loved. We’d also love to hear your favorite DIY recipes—share them with us, and keep an eye on our social media this week as we post some of the recipes we mentioned!

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Tess and Carissa asked you to share your baby name stories—and wow, did you deliver! From sentimental family names to creative twists, we loved hearing what inspired your choices. And since Tess still hasn’t picked a name for her baby, we got your help with that too. It’s a lighthearted, meaningful episode about the names that shape our families.

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Carissa talks about the difference between self-esteem and God-esteem seeing ourselves through the eyes of our Heavenly Father. When we learn to love ourselves as He loves us, we are able to love and appreciate others more fully. In this episode, Carissa shares scriptures, personal reflections, and insights from Church leaders, including President Ezra Taft Benson’s talk The Dignity of Self 

(https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/the-dignity-of-self?lang=eng) and Elder Marion G. Romney’s Proper Self-Management (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/proper-self-management?lang=eng).

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In this honest and down-to-earth episode of Made to Mother, Tess and Carissa dive into some of the more controversial parenting choices — the ones that raise eyebrows but actually worked for real moms. We asked our audience: “What controversial things have you done as a mom that worked for you?” — and your answers did not disappoint.

From driving while breastfeeding 🚗🍼, to cosleeping 🛏️, barefoot toddlers 👣, and even the breastmilk pitcher method — we explore the unfiltered side of motherhood and how sometimes the “rules” just don’t fit real life.

At the heart of it all? Trusting your gut — and remembering that God trusts you, too. 🙏

This episode is full of laughter, real talk, and encouragement for every mom who’s ever felt judged for doing things her own way. You were made for this.

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Carissa and Tess dive into listener-submitted questions about the things they wish they had known before becoming moms. They share honest reflections, practical habits to build in preparation, and the advice they'd give their past selves if they could go back.

While nothing truly prepares someone for motherhood, this episode offers relatable insights, a few laughs, and heartfelt encouragement for anyone on the path to or through motherhood. It's a candid conversation about expectations, growth, and the beauty of learning along the way.

Also, Carissa will post in her stories this week some of her favorite meal prep accounts on insta!

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With Tess out sick this week, this solo episode dives into a powerful conversation around spiritual beauty, self-worth, and how God truly sees us—not defined by our shortcomings, but by His grace and love. It’s a reminder that while we all go through hard seasons and often feel like we’re falling short, our identity and value remain secure in Christ.

The episode also introduces the idea of motherhood as a ministry, encouraging listeners to reflect on its purpose and impact. A future episode may explore this more in-depth—and we want your input!

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In this episode of Made to Mother, we talk about finding peace in the middle of life’s storms by keeping our focus on Christ. We share personal stories, meaningful scriptures, and reflect on how we can be a source of peace to those around us. 🌿

Peace isn’t the absence of trouble—it’s the presence of Jesus.

What helps you stay anchored when life feels overwhelming?

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