On today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with  two amazing mamas, Ali Murphy and Stephanie Thomposon. This Fall, our #Momlife group has been reading Shaunda Niequest’s book Present Over Perfect and we’ve been talking about what it’s like to care more about being present in our lives instead of looking like we’re all perfect. I thought it would be super insightful to ask these everyday mamas what it looks like for them to try to be present with their kids, with their hubbies, and with their choices.

On this episode, I’ll be speaking with Rechelle Nau, one of the leaders of Community Bible Study here in La Jolla. Rechelle is an incredible mama, but becoming a mom has rocked her world and challenged her faith.  I can’t wait to share this powerful story with you ladies.  When I recorded her, I sat in our studio just crying. So get ready, ladies, for a powerful testimony.

On this episode, I’ll be speaking with Breen Hardin, a local mom from our community. So less than a year ago, Breen had a baby with spina bifida. About 70% of babies diagnosed in utero with spina bifida are terminated but that isn’t a choice Breen would consider. I am so excited to introduce you all to this amazing mama and share with you her story of faith!

On this episode, I'll be speaking with Pamela Johanson. Pamela has 3 lovely young adult daughters who love the Lord and the oldest of them has Downs Syndrome. We are going to talk about parenting a special needs child, about homeschooling, and just glean a few practical tips from this seasoned mama.

On today’s episode, I’ll be interviewing the amazing mama, Sarah Carter. I LOVE this girl!  She’s a mama and she also runs a ministry called Urban Life that aims to help urban kids thrive!

On today’s episode, I’ll be interviewing this incredible woman, Candie Blankman. Candie is a mom of 3 adult children, she’s an associate pastor at San Clemente Presbyterian Church, and she is the speaker for our upcoming women’s retreat!

On today’s episode, I’ll be interviewing an incredible mama, Luma Hadad. Luma is a mama but also mentors young single mamas through Young Life. We're talking about her biggest challenges, juggling her own kiddos and working with all these young moms! So ladies, I invite you to listen in to hear Luma’s story!

On this episode, we are doing something different! Many of you have told me that I should be interviewed, that I should share my story with all of you! Though that makes me a little nervous because my story is messy, I have agreed to do it! So for this final episode of our first season, Shannon Cunningham will be interviewing me! I am pretty much going to talk about my failed life as a super-Christian. I am going to talk about being in an abusive relationship, about doing the worst cardinal sin and divorcing a pastor, about how through those I began to actually understand what it means that God loves me. So if you have ever felt like a Christian failure or you just want to know more about my story, I invite you to listen in and be encouraged!

On this episode, I’ll be speaking with my friend and amazing mom, Jen Foss. Jen has 3 boys, ages 7, 5, and 3 and she is going to share with us about parenting boys and also share how she has learned to rely on the Lord to overcome the burdens of stress and anxiety in her life. Whether you have boys or not or whether you struggle with anxiety or, are a much better person than me and are always peaceful and calm, I know you will find encouragement today. So listen in to Jen’s story, and be encouraged!

On this episode, I’ll be speaking with Laura Mitchell, who is the wife of one of our associate pastors, a mentor at #Momlife, a realtor, and an incredible mom. Laura is going to share her story of motherhood with us, ladies, and it has been a journey! She has parented one child with Tourettes and another that has struggled with mental illness. Yet Laura is one of the most positive and upbeat women I know! Listen in, ladies, to Laura’s story today, and be encouraged!