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This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein, I’m doing something a little different and bringing some of my boys on for a Mic’d Up with Mom: Thanksgiving Edition!

We’re talking Thanksgiving Would You Rathers, their favourite foods, the traditions they hope we always keep and what Thanksgiving at our house actually looks like.

One of my favourite parts of Thanksgiving is how much of our meal has come right from home over the years. We’ve dug our own potatoes and carrots from the garden and some years we’ve even raised the chicken that ended up on our Thanksgiving table. There’s something really special about watching your kids harvest food and then sitting around the table enjoying it together. ❤️

But my favourite part of this episode might be hearing what everyone is grateful for RIGHT NOW.

Not just the big answers we automatically give when someone asks what we’re thankful for, but the little things that are bringing us joy in this particular season.

For me, it’s quiet mornings with my devotional books and hot coffee, beautiful pink skies, the changing leaves, pickleball with family and new friends, and everything God has been teaching me as we walk through Psalm 23 at church.

Gratitude doesn't have to be complicated.

Sometimes we just need to slow down long enough to NOTICE what's already good.

So grab a coffee and come hang out with us for a very real, probably slightly chaotic, Thanksgiving episode. 😂❤️

And maybe around your own Thanksgiving table this weekend, ask everyone:

What are five things you're grateful for RIGHT NOW?

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🍂

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Have you ever looked at something your child is struggling with and immediately wondered…did I do something wrong?

This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein, we’re talking about insecurity in motherhood and where we find our identity when things with our kids don’t look exactly how we thought they would.

This has been something I’ve personally struggled with this season, especially as I’m learning to parent teenagers and young adults who are becoming more independent and making more of their own decisions.

I’m sharing a little bit about why I almost didn’t come back for Season 2, the insecurity I’ve felt recording some of these episodes and something I’m learning over and over again:

Our children are not our report cards.

Their struggles don’t automatically mean we’ve failed. Their successes aren’t what make us good moms. And our identity can’t be wrapped up in how our kids behave, what they accomplish or what other people think about them.

A few years ago during a really difficult season with anxiety, I started journaling and wrote:

“I have a choice to change the way I have been thinking about my life and my calling.”

I started replacing some of the thoughts in my head with truth from Scripture, and these are some of the “I am” statements I wrote down.

I AM...

I am equipped.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” — Proverbs 31:25

I am loved.
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him.” — Psalm 103:11

I am valued.
“So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” — Matthew 10:31

I am joyful.
“But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.” — Psalm 68:3

I am thankful.
“Rooted and built up in him and established in the faith...abounding in thanksgiving.” — Colossians 2:7

I am patient.
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22–23

I am gentle.
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1

I am kind.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:32

I am loving.
“We love because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19

I am blessed.
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” — Psalm 127:3

I can walk in peace.
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” — Isaiah 26:3

I am content.
“Godliness with contentment is great gain.” — 1 Timothy 6:6

I am hospitable.
“Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” — 1 Peter 4:9

I am God’s daughter.
“For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.” — Galatians 3:26

I am a light.
“Shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life.” — Philippians 2:15–16

I am holy.
“Be holy, because I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:16

Save these. Write down the ones you need right now. Put them somewhere you’ll see them.

And the next time that mom guilt starts telling you that you’re failing because something with your kids isn’t going according to plan, come back to what is TRUE.

Motherhood is a huge part of who we are, but it isn’t where our identity comes from. ❤️

Our children are not our report cards.

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There’s something about September and getting back into routines that always gets me back into the habit of intentionally praying for each one of my kids. ❤️

This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein, we’re talking all about praying for our kids and how it doesn’t have to be complicated!

I’m sharing how I use a simple notebook to pray specifically for each of my 7 kids, some of the things I pray for them in different seasons, and the Scriptures and promises from God’s Word that I come back to over and over again.

Because as our kids get older, there is SO much we can’t control. We can’t be everywhere they are, make every decision for them or protect them from every hard thing but we CAN pray for them. 🙏🏻

And I want to make it really easy for you to start too!

In the show notes you’ll find:

• My FREE Promises to Pray Over Your Children printable
• An example of how I set up my prayer page (please know mine is more colorful and prettier. hehe) 
• The book Praying Circles Around Your Children that helped inspire this habit

Whether your kids are heading off to Grade 1, high school, university or you’re a grandma praying for your grandkids, I hope this episode encourages you to start right where you are.

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Back to school means back to ROUTINES 🙌🏻 And with 9 people living in our house, things just run so much better when everyone knows what’s expected of them.

This week I’m sharing some of the simple rhythms that help our house run a little smoother.  Our morning routine, what happens when the kids get home, packing lunches the night before, chores, family suppers and even the expectation contracts we made with our kids this year.

Are we perfect at any of this? Absolutely not. 😂 But I’ve learned that when everyone knows what they’re responsible for, I don’t have to be the one remembering EVERYTHING.

And really, that’s the goal. We all live here, so we all get to help take care of our home. ❤️

A few questions to think about for your own family:

• What does your family value?
• What part of your day feels the most chaotic right now?
• What are you constantly reminding your kids to do?
• Is there something you’re doing for your kids that they could start doing themselves?
• What’s ONE simple routine you could start this week to make things run a little smoother?

You don’t need a perfect schedule or a giant overhaul. Sometimes you just need everyone to know, “This is what we do.”

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Season 2 of Praise, Prayer & Protein is HERE! 🎉

When we wrapped up Season 1, I was heading into summer with plans, rhythms, adventures, and so much excitement for the months ahead.

And then…my summer took a very unexpected turn.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story of going from a fun lake day with family and friends to riding in an ambulance less than 30 minutes later, finding out I had gallstones, spending several days in the hospital, and eventually having my gallbladder removed.

I’m talking about the friends and family who showed up, the sweet 80-year-old hospital roommate who felt like a gift from God, learning to accept help, recovering in the middle of a house renovation, and figuring out how to still enjoy summer when things looked completely different than I had planned.

And somehow, even with surgery, restrictions, changed plans, and a whole lot of chaos we still had such a GOOD summer.

I’m also sharing some exciting news: I’m one of more than 100 speakers taking part in the Get Organized HQ Virtual Organizing Event, happening September 14–19! It’s completely FREE, and my 20-minute session is all about 12 Habits of Meal Planning to help make feeding your family easier.

• Join the FREE Get Organized HQ event

Here’s to Season 2, fall routines, plans held with open hands, and finding joy even when life doesn’t go according to plan. 🤍

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Summer doesn't have to feel like survival mode.

In this season one finale of Praise, Prayer & Protein, we're talking about simple summer rhythms that help your family thrive without mom burning out. From meal planning and chore systems to summer schedules, bucket lists, life skills, and letting go of perfection, this episode is packed with practical encouragement for creating a summer filled with more joy and less pressure.

We'll also talk about the Bible verse that has become our family's unofficial summer theme

And a reminder I think every mom needs to hear:

Sometimes we become so frustrated by the evidence of life happening around us that we forget the blessing attached to it.

Enjoy the episode, grab the free resources below, and stay connected with me on social media this summer.

Show Notes:
• Summer Rhythm Schedule
• Summer Bucket List Ideas
• Meal Plan Matrix
• Summer to Thrive Mini Workbook

Stay Connected 

Instagram & Facebook 

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This week I’m sharing why summer camp has always held such a special place in my heart ❤️

As a little girl, church camp was the highlight of my summer — swimming, crafts, chapel, camp songs, muddy obstacle courses, cabin laughs, and friendships I looked forward to all year long. What I didn’t realize then was that while I was busy having fun seeds of faith were being planted in my heart.

Years later, after drifting far from those childhood lessons, God used camp ministry to completely change the direction of my life.

And now, getting to come back years later and volunteer at Caton’s Island has felt so full circle for me.

In this episode I’m sharing:
✨ why camp mattered so much growing up
✨ how those childhood seeds stayed rooted deep down
✨ the summer that changed my faith forever
✨ why volunteering at camp means so much to me now
✨ and why I still believe camp ministry changes lives

You truly never know what seeds are being planted in a child’s life ❤️

If camp ministry has ever touched your life in some way, I would LOVE to hear your story. Share this episode, tag me on social media, or send me a message!  

You can find me over on Facebook and Instagram at Kate’s Creative Kitchen.

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This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein, I’m sitting down with my sweet friend Kayla Bishop to chat all about movement, motherhood, protein, hormones, and why so many moms are running on empty.

We’re talking honestly about:
 ✨ trying to workout with little kids at home
 ✨ why I thought gyms were my only option
 ✨ my journey from YouTube workouts to Lean Summer
 ✨ why my pants kept getting tighter even though I was eating LESS
 ✨ cortisol, stress, under-eating, and mom rage
 ✨ how movement can actually support your mental health
 ✨ simple ways busy moms can start taking care of themselves again

Kayla also shares practical encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or unsure where to even begin.

And yes… we absolutely talk about cheese strings. 😂

If you’ve ever skipped meals, survived on your kids’ leftovers, or felt frustrated that “healthy habits” weren’t working for your body anymore — this episode is for you.

✨ Connect with Kayla:
 Kayla Bishop on Instagram

✨ Join Lean Summer 2026

✨ Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook 

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In this special Mother’s Day episode, I’m sharing my personal journey to becoming a mom of seven 🤍

From early marriage and unexpected pregnancy, to seasons of waiting, surrender, and trusting God with our family size this story is filled with real moments, challenges, and so much joy.

I also share some of my labour experiences, the turning points along the way, and how our family grew to what it is today.

Whether you’re in the thick of motherhood, waiting to become a mom, or reflecting on your own journey, I hope this episode encourages you and reminds you that your story matters.

✨ There’s no right way to do motherhood — only your way.

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April has been one of the busiest months we’ve had as a family and instead of trying to do it all, I’ve been leaning into a few simple things that are actually helping everything run smoother.

In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 things saving my life right now—from meal planning and simple dinners, to visible calendars, supportive kids, and even scheduling in takeout 🙌

If you’re in a busy season (or one is coming), this episode will help you simplify what matters and let go of what doesn’t.

We’re talking real life, real rhythms, and what it actually looks like to manage a full house without losing your mind 🤍

✨ Plus, I share about the biggest gift this month—a full home deep clean from Day Makers Cleaning—and why it made such a difference in this busy season.

If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to:
 🤍 Follow the podcast
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 🤍 Share it with a mom who’s in the thick of a busy season

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