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Sickness in a house full of kids is… inevitable 🤍

And if you’re anything like me, it used to bring on so much stress and anxiety — especially when plans had to be cancelled and everything felt out of control.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing what happened in our home right before Easter break when the stomach bug made its way through our family one by one… and how differently I handled it this time.

We’re talking about:
 • how I used to spiral when sickness hit
 • what shifted for me this past year
 • how we manage sickness in a big family
 • practical tips that actually make it easier (buckets, towels, simple meals + more)
 • and how to handle the disappointment when plans don’t go as expected

This episode is real life, practical encouragement, and a reminder that you’re not doing anything wrong when sickness takes over your home.

Sometimes the best thing we can do is slow down and take care of our people.

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing what Easter looks like in our home as a big family 🤍

From Palm Sunday to Easter Monday, I’m walking you through the traditions we’ve built over the years — how they’ve changed as our kids have grown, and how we try to keep the focus on what Easter is really about in the middle of all the fun and chaos.

We talk about:
 • what Good Friday looked like when our kids were little
 • how we created meaningful moments at home
 • the shift to attending church together as a family
 • our Easter brunch tradition (and all the food 🥐)
 • and the simple ways we keep pointing our kids back to Jesus

This episode is a mix of real life, family rhythms, and faith — and my prayer is that it encourages you to create meaningful moments in your own home this Easter season.

✝️ Resources Mentioned

• The Jesus Storybook Bible — a beautiful way to share the story of Jesus with kids
• The Action Bible — a more visual, engaging Bible for older kids
• The Miracle Maker — a kid-friendly movie that tells the story of Jesus

🤍 Final Note

More than anything, I hope this week you take time to pause and reflect on what Jesus did for us.

You are so deeply loved.

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Today I’m joined by one of my best friends, April, who is visiting from Nova Scotia. We’ve been friends since university, and our friendship has grown through long distance, raising kids, and doing life together through both the fun and hard seasons.

We’re talking all about what friendship looks like in this stage of life — from voice notes and FaceTimes to praying each other through difficult moments.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay connected to friends in a busy season of motherhood, this episode will encourage you 🤍

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Last week’s episode about mom rage sparked so many honest messages from moms who felt seen and encouraged — thank you to everyone who reached out and shared your stories. If you haven’t listened yet, I would encourage you to go back and give it a listen.

This week we’re shifting the conversation to something that often gets overlooked in busy family life: our marriages.

When you’re raising kids, managing schedules, and juggling all the responsibilities of family life, it’s easy for your relationship to slip into the background. But strong families are built on strong marriages.

In this episode I’m sharing how Micah and I stay connected through different seasons of life — from when our kids were little and bedtime meant couch conversations, to now with older kids and busy schedules where sometimes connection looks like a Costco run together.

I also talk about the Alpha Marriage Course, why investing in your marriage matters, the importance of having friends who pray for your relationship, and four simple habits that help marriages stay strong.

Whether you’re newly married, raising little ones, or navigating the teenage years, this episode is a reminder that your marriage is worth protecting, investing in, and fighting for.

4 things to do for your marriage this week

1.  Have fun together (laugh)

2. Look in each others eyes

3. Pray together

4. Physical Touch. 

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Last week on the podcast, my friend Crystal and I talked about something many moms experience but few talk about openly — mom anger.

And then… I had a moment.

After a full week of March break fun, exhaustion, noise, and overstimulation finally caught up with me. As we were packing up to leave our cottage, something inside of me snapped and I completely lost my temper with my family.

The drive home was quiet — and my mind was loud with shame, guilt, and the feeling that maybe I had no right encouraging other moms when I still struggle too.

But the Lord reminded me of something powerful I had done months earlier — burning a picture my kids once coloured of me as an angry, chained-up minion.

That picture represented a lie about my identity.

Yes, I have moments of anger.
 Yes, I still mess up.
 But that is not who I am.

In this episode I’m sharing the full story — the moment at the cottage, the shame spiral that followed, and why repentance, humility, and grace matter so much in motherhood.

If you've ever felt like your worst parenting moment defines you, this conversation is for you.

You are not alone.
And one hard moment does not make you a bad mom.

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In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my bestest friends, Crystal — a woman I met 13 years ago when we were both stay-at-home moms with little kids.

With the “2016 trend” floating around social media, we started looking back at those early motherhood years — snow days, fancy hot chocolates, beach trips, small groups, and doing life side by side. And we realized something important:

It wasn’t easier back then.
 We just weren’t doing it alone.

We talk honestly about:
 🤍 Finding and pursuing real friendships
 🤍 Mom anger and breaking shame
 🤍 Marriage in the middle of motherhood
 🤍 The pressure to compete with other moms
 🤍 Transitioning from toddlers to teenagers (and adulthood!)

This conversation is for the mom in the trenches, the mom stepping into a new season, and the mom who sometimes wonders if the “good old days” are behind her.

Spoiler alert: They’re not.

The good old days are happening right now too.

If this episode resonates with you, share it with the friend who survived snow days with you. And don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review — it truly helps more than you know. 🤍

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Parenting isn’t a recipe — but there are ingredients.

In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein, I’m reflecting on a powerful sermon we heard on Sunday about “A Recipe for Christian Parenting” and what it actually looks like in real life.

We’re talking about:

✨ Direction & Devotion — why faith is more caught than taught
 ✨ Development & Discipline — loving boundaries and consistent correction
 ✨ Prayer & Proclamation — how we teach our kids to pray by modeling it
 ✨ Letting go of the “perfect Christian mom” pressure

If you’ve ever felt pressure to get parenting perfectly right… this episode is for you.

Parenting isn’t about raising perfect kids.
 It’s about faithfully discipling them in your everyday life.

🔗 Resources Mentioned

🎙 Sermon:
Watch here 

📖 The Praying Circles Book:
 Grab it here 

📝 My “Speaking God’s Promises Over Your Kids” Resource:

If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s walking through this season of parenting too.

You can connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, where we talk faith, family rhythms, and real-life motherhood.

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Happy Family Day 🤍

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that makes connection so much easier in our homes understanding your child’s love language.

Before we jump into family fun, I wanted to share how learning the five love languages for kids has completely changed the way we connect in our big family. When you understand how each child gives and receives love, it becomes so much simpler to love them intentionally — without feeling like you have to give everyone the exact same thing.

We talk about:
 • The five love languages for kids
 • What each one looks like in real life
 • How love languages shift as kids grow
 • Why filled love tanks help kids thrive emotionally and relationally
 • How knowing your child’s love language makes discipline and correction easier

If you’ve ever wondered how to give your kids enough love and attention — especially in a busy season — this conversation will encourage you.

Resources mentioned:

• The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman
• The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers
• Take Love Language Quiz 

 I hope you press pause and go make a memory. Fun doesn’t have to cost money — it just requires connection 🤍

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In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein, Micah joins me for a practical, real-life conversation all about how to budget — without overwhelm, guilt, or restriction.

We walk step-by-step through what budgeting actually looks like in our home, how to set up clear and realistic categories, and why comparing budgeted vs. actual spending is where real progress happens. Micah also shares the big-picture thinking behind budgeting, how to plan for savings and future goals, and what a simple “budget night” rhythm can look like for busy families.

We also introduce Micah’s new budgeting tool, icanbudget, and talk about why it was created — to help families gain clarity, confidence, and financial peace.

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Topics we cover:

• How to set up budgeting categories that actually make sense
 • Income, deductions & planning with intention
 • Budgeted vs. actual spending (this is where the magic happens)
 • Earmarks, savings goals & big-picture thinking
 • Creating a simple budget night routine

Common Budget Categories We Discuss:

Food, Housing, Utilities, Medical, Personal Care, Transportation, Debt, Life Stuff, Faith, Fun, Family/Kids, Business Expenses (if applicable), Savings, and more.

If budgeting has ever felt intimidating or confusing, this episode will help you take a deep breath and start with confidence.

✨ Let’s Stay Connected

You can find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, meal planning, family rhythms, and behind-the-scenes of our big family life.
If this episode helped you, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready for more clarity and financial peace.

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Before we pull out spreadsheets and start talking budgets, we need to have this conversation first.

In this episode, we’re chatting about why money matters, what financial freedom really looks like, and how getting clear with your finances can bring more peace (and way less stress) into your home. This is the mindset episode — the one that sets you up to feel confident and ready before we get practical next week.

If money feels heavy or overwhelming, you’re not alone. This episode is here to help you breathe, reflect, and take your first step toward financial freedom.

📝 Reflection Questions

• What do I want my money to support right now?
• What causes me the most stress financially?
• What would feel freeing if money wasn’t such a mental burden?
• What am I hoping finances could make possible in this season?
• Who could I invite into this journey?
• Who would encourage me instead of judge me?
• Who could help me stay accountable?

If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next — Micah joins me in the next episode and we’re getting very practical with budgeting.

You can also find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, real-life mom rhythms, meal planning, and all the behind-the-scenes of our big family life.

 Thanks so much for being here — and if you know a mom who needs a calmer, healthier money mindset, send this episode her way 💛