I don’t know about you, but the older my kids get the more I find myself feeling like I hardly even look them in the eyes some days. They are busy toddlers moving from one thing to another at a million miles an hour and I get caught up wrestling babies and chores and to do lists… it’s no wonder I feel like I miss them even when they’re right next to me all day.

It’s because we’re lacking true connection.

We are coexisting with our kids instead of connecting with them.

So on the podcast today I am sharing 3 easy ways to connect and have fun with your kids again and, I promise, they take little to no extra effort on your part! We are all about minimum effort, maximum results around here.

Postpartum is an extremely difficult season to navigate and while I definitely don’t have all the answers, I have learned some things along the way! In this episode I’m sharing 4 easy to implement tools that really changed the game for me when it comes to ditching the stress and overwhelm and thriving in postpartum.

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Last week’s episode: 5 scriptures to memorize if you’re feeling weary

To end the year out I wanted to share with you 5 scriptures that have carried me through some of the hardest, most overwhelmed days I've had as a mom. This calling of motherhood isn't easy, but scripture is riddled with verses that we can turn to when it feels too much. 

I'd recommend writing these down and studying/memorizing them. I love the Enduring Word app for commentary!

VERSES MENTIONED: 

Matthew 11:28-30 CSB 

Isaiah 40:31 KJV 

Proverbs 31:25-31 CSB 

Psalm 73:26 ESV 

Nehemiah 8:10 CSB 

Today I am giving you alllll the intimate details on the birth and weeks leading up to the birth of our third baby, Archer Everett. This birth story is very close to my heart and I debated on whether or not I’d even share it, but here we are and I’m so excited to tell you this story. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth 

@painfreebirth on Instagram 

Christian Hypnobirthing app 

Hi hi! The podcast is back after a bit of a break and it feels SO good to be back talking with you! Today I'm giving you a life + pregnancy update and talking with you about how to know if the dreams and desires in your heart are from God and what questions I ask myself when deciding whether or not to pursue an idea. 

Thanks for tuning in - praying joy unspeakable over you, friend. xx

Join me this week as I talk with my friend Ashley Setterlind on motherhood, navigating this season of raising babies at home, “mom boss” culture, and how to honor and remember the Godly fathers who are doing this parenthood thing alongside us.

Ashley’s new e-book, Don’t Forget Dad, is out now! It is a 14-Day Journey to Honoring Your Children’s Father based on Ephesians 6:10-18. This resource will teach you how to 1) define the battle, 2) dress in the armor of God, and 3) develop a habit of prayer that intercedes on behalf of your child(ren)’s father, regardless of your relationship with him. 

Grab Ashley’s e-book here!

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Today on the podcast, Margot shares with us a few of her favorite rest rhythms for maintaining purposeful and joyful living in the busyness of life, and shares with us the story behind how her wordsearch books came to life! Margot is a breath of fresh air and a light to anyone who comes in contact with her. I so loved getting to chat with her and I know you’ll enjoy this episode!

Order your wordsearch book with code ‘BECOMING’ for 15% off! 

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We recently made some small changes to the podcast, and because of that I wanted to take some time today to just share with you the heart and the mission behind the Joy Filled Podcast and answer the question that so many of us ask - how in the world do I reclaim joy? We’re talking about purpose, stewardship, and so much more today. If reclaiming joy is something that you’re in need of and if living “joy filled” feels too good to be true, this episode is for you. 

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself whether or not you're *actually* claiming the victory Jesus won for you on the cross? This has been on my mind lately, and I wanted to hash it out with you in today's episode. Let's start living as victorious and facing our lives with the confidence that comes from the victory we have in Jesus! 

If you are interested in natural living, switching out products in your home, ditching toxic ingredients, and how to do it all in a way that doesn’t break the bank, today’s episode is for you! I’m giving you a deep dive into a few of my favorite easy ways to detox your home as well as some of the things I’ve learned over the last 2 and a half years of trying to live as low-tox as possible. 

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