Were you ready for kids before he was? Does God often speak to you first but “he won’t listen?!” 

In this bonus episode, Carrie shares personal stories of times in her marriage when God asked her to go to the “The Secret Place” to pray for her husband. She reflects on the powerful shift from trying to push her husband toward things he wasn’t ready for, to taking things directly to God and trusting Him to do the transforming, the growing and the aligning of hearts. 

If you adore your husband and WANT to pray for him but don’t know where to start, or are in a season where you’re not aligned on a big decision, this is an encouraging and helpful listen. 

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Lacey Jones was once told she may never have children of her own. After a painful season of walking through infertility with her husband, she was blessed with not only one but two beautiful children, who she lovingly calls her “miracle babies”.

Lacey shares the WILD story of the moment Jesus met her in a dream to tell her to take a pregnancy test, as well as the way God lead her to pray for her daughter by name for two years before she was born. Gods faithfulness and the power of prayer are all over Lacey’s story.

Lacey is a wife and mom of two, a working mom in corporate America, and has a heart for women’s ministry. Whether she’s speaking to women from the stage, or sharing on her social media, she is an encouraging and powerful voice for mothers everywhere. 

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Lezl Gonzales is on the show this week for a FUN and light mom talk over coffee. She is a wife, mom of three and influencer. She and Carrie talk about the benefits of “feeling cute” as a mom, and finding our own practical mom fashion. 

Lezl also shares what made her change her mind about kids, all three of her birth stories, and dives into their decision to homeschool (for now)!

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Janice Armstrong’s story is one of loss, rebellion, healing, radical faith and redemption.

Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Janice knew about God from an early age. But after losing her mom young, grief and rebellion took her down a very different path eventually leading her to work as a go-go dancer. Then, a radical encounter with Jesus changed the trajectory of her life.

In this conversation, Janice shares her powerful testimony of finding faith, walking through nine years of debilitating sickness, experiencing healing, and eventually stepping into motherhood and the calling God had for her life.

Today, Janice shares the Gospel with thousands on social media, but her story is a reminder that the road to purpose rarely looks the way we expect. This conversation is raw, powerful, and full of hope for anyone walking through grief, waiting for healing, questioning their purpose, or wondering if God can redeem the broken pieces of their story.

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Have you even heard of a crash c-section?? Ansley Gordon hadn’t. But at her 37 week appointment she was told she would need to have one performed on her on the spot, in order to save her daughter’s life. What she didn’t realize until later was how much God was in every detail, from the moment she got to her OB appointment that day, to the miraculous way her daughter defied the odds in the days after birth. God is all over this story! 

Ansley also reflects on being a new mom living in Los Angeles during the horrendous fires in January of 2025, which left their home uninhabitable due to smoke damage. She and her husband rebuilt their lives while simultaneously learning how to be parents for the first time. She shares so much that she learned from that experience, and encourages moms to lean into deeper surrender and to trust that God always has a better plan than the one we have in mind. He is for you and He is for your family❤️

Ansley Gordon is an award-winning, Juilliard-trained, New York Times reviewed screenwriter, actress, and producer, who has sold, optioned, or been hired to write over 30 produced projects for platforms such as Netflix, Roku, Hulu, Hallmark, and more. She wrote the Netflix comedy You, Always, starring Adrian Grenier (Entourage) and this past holiday season, her Christmas film, Melt My Heart This Christmas, reached #1 on The Hallmark Channel. Recently she wrote, produced and co-starred in “All for Christmas” which will be released on a major streamer this holiday season and stars Whitney Leavitt (The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives/Broadway actress). She also wrote and produced A Christmas Frequency for Hulu, starring herself and Denise Richards and Operation Mistletoe for the streamer the following year. She penned Roku's How to Fall in Love by the Holidays starring Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives) and Summer Sparks starring Jessie Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives/John Tucker Must Die). She is currently in development or pre-production on multiple projects for Hallmark, Lifetime, Great American Family and more. Ansley is based in Los Angeles where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and two fur babies. 

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Carrie is joined by Brittany Speros for an honest, heartfelt conversation about Brittany's experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her son. Brittany's testimony is an encouragement to any mom walking through PP Depression, anxiety and loneliness. There is so much hope on the other side! 

Brittany is also the host of the new podcast, Threads of Light. Follow her for more encouraging conversations! 

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Carrie and Connor are joined by Morgan and Ryan Krueger for an honest conversation about marriage after kids, answering some of the biggest questions couples ask. From keeping the romance alive and navigating postpartum boundaries to balancing the mental load, dividing daily responsibilities, and intentionally prioritizing one another. They share practical wisdom, personal stories, and encouragement for every stage of parenthood. Whether you're expecting your first baby or adjusting to life with little ones, this episode will remind you that a healthy marriage is worth investing in.

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“Mercy, motherhood and margin. Can these three really collide together beautifully? How in the world do we find mercy in motherhood when it feels like there is no margin at hand?”

Chelsey DeMatteis is a wife, mother, author and speaker passionate about helping women encounter Jesus in everyday life. She is a devotional writer for Lifeway's Journey Women magazine, Salem Media and YouVersion. Chelsey hosts the Living with Less Podcast and is the author of “Mercy in the Margin,” "More of Him, Less of Me: Living a Christ-Centered Life in a Me-Centered World" and "A Thrill of Hope." She lives in the Midwest with her husband and their two children. 

Her new motherhood devotional, “Mercy In The Margin” is available for preorder now! https://a.co/d/0eRvqhoj

Holly Fischer is a wife, a mom of two and a content creator who is known for her practical, positive and encouraging mom content! 

In today’s conversation, Holly shares how she is adjusting to life with two under two (She and her husband just welcomed their daughter Madison a few months back), and talks through her birth story and how much easier postpartum recovery was the secondtime around. Holly and Carrie also talk baby gear, managing mom overwhelm, and the importance of having a creative outlet or a hobby as a new mom! We hope you love the is conversation with Holly! 

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For the moms who are dreamers❤️

Jacquelyn George is a singer-songwriter and social media strategist, former Top 20 contestant on NBC’s The Voice (Season 27), and founder of JBIRD Agency, a social media marketing company. As a new mom, she’s passionate about helping women navigate postpartum, build strong marriages, and remember who they’ve always been beyond motherhood.

She also founded Remember Her, an online community that encourages moms and creative women to create more, consume less, remember whose they are, and pursue the dreams placed on their hearts. She believes women weren’t meant to do life alone and that healing, growth, confidence, and purpose flourish in authentic community.

Whether through song, strategy, or storytelling, Jacquelyn is passionate about helping women find their voice and remember that they already are who they’re most desperate to become.

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