In this season finale, Jess and Erin dive straight into the very real, very exhausting Christmas pressure so many moms feel. If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in wrapping paper, hiding the Elf at 11:59 p.m., or wondering why on earth you're wearing another set of matching pajamas… pull up a chair. This one’s for you.

Heads up: We talk openly about Santa and certain holiday “mysteries,” so maybe throw in some headphones if little believers are nearby!

Inside the Episode:

• Choosing presence over perfection (because the to-do list will never love you back)

• The sneaky ways popular traditions pile on stress (Elf on the Shelf, matching PJs, advent calendars, all of it)

• How to figure out which traditions actually bring joy vs. which ones make you want to run away to the North Pole

• Re-centering on the whole point of Christmas: Jesus, hope, and peace

• Creating meaningful memories without performing for Instagram

• A biblical look at peace during the holiday season (Proverbs 17:10, Luke 2:10–11)

What You’ll Walk Away With:

We get honest about what we’ve kept, what we’ve ditched, and why saying “no” is sometimes the holiest thing you can do in December. At the end of the day, your kids don’t need a Pinterest-perfect Christmas. They need you. Present, calm(ish), and enjoying the magic with them.

Perfect For:Moms feeling the weight of holiday expectations, families craving a simpler Christmas, and anyone who’s ready to trade chaos for meaning this year.

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This week, Erin and Jess sit down in our fully decked-out Christmas studio and talk about something unexpected: why two massive music stars are singing about craving a simple, quiet, ordinary life (the kind most of us are living right now).

We dive into Taylor Swift’s “Wishlist,” Kelsea Ballerini’s “I Sit in Parks,” and the very real spiritual hunger tucked inside both songs. Even with fame, fortune, and every dream at their fingertips, they’re longing for home, family, grounding, and peace....the things God designed every human heart to need.

Inside this episode:• The surprising beauty of a quiet, faithful life• Why worldly success never fills the deeper ache• Paul’s encouragement in 1 Thessalonians about ambition and simplicity• How to see your everyday life through a spiritual lens• And what happens when your Christmas tree is so big it requires… a chainsaw (yes, really)

If you’re feeling the holiday comparison trap creeping in, this conversation will lift the weight right off your chest. You have more blessings than you realize, and more than money could ever buy.

Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12; Psalm 42:1; 1 Timothy 6:6–7

One episode left in Season 1! Our Christmas episode drops next week. 🎄✨

Join us for our very first guest episode! We sit down with our very good friend Jenn Lutz, wife of Lux Digital Church founder Mark Lutz, to talk about what it's really like being married to someone with a completely opposite personality.

In this episode, we dive into:

• What it means to be "equally yoked" in marriage
• How a border collie personality manages an Akita personality
• The leap of faith that led to founding a fully digital church
• Why humility is a superpower in marriage
• The difference between being an instant pot thinker vs. a slow cooker thinker

Jenn keeps you laughing with stories of Mark's shenanigans, and makes you think by sharing the harder stuff like leaving financial stability for the unknown, but how God showed up in miraculous ways.

Whether you're in a relationship with your personality twin or your complete opposite, this conversation is full of practical wisdom, encouragement, and laughs.

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Topics: Marriage, Relationships, Faith, Church Planting, Parenting, Community, Personality Differences, Ministry Life

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In today’s episode we jump into something many of us feel every fall: being a hunting season widow. We talk honestly about the frustration, the jealousy, the mental load, and what it feels like when your husband has a hobby he can hyperfocus on for three straight months.

Inside this episode:• Plant personalities• The taxidermy count in our homes (it's… a lot)• The tension hunting season brings into marriage• Why resentment shows up• How to support your husband and protect your own sanity• How this applies to ANY husband hobby (hunting, golf, gaming, all of it)

An honest conversation with 2 different perspectives.

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Okay so... we need to be real with you guys. The last couple weeks have been ROUGH. In this episode we're getting vulnerable about navigating hard times while trying to live out your faith.

We discuss why it's okay to not be okay, how gratitude and fear can't coexist, and the power of showing up for friends. Jess shares a life lesson from biking through rain in the Netherlands, and Erin talks about learning to stop dulling her shine.

If you've been going through it lately, this one's for you. You're not alone.

Topics: Faith, Hard Seasons, Mental Health, Vulnerability, Trusting God, Friendship, Spiritual Warfare, Personal Growth, PrayerEnjoying the show?

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Jess and Erin get practical about exercise in real-life seasons and why chasing “strong” beats chasing “skinny.” We unpack non-scale wins, realistic starting points for busy moms, and a faith-filled reason to keep going (1 Corinthians 9:24–27).

What we cover

• Starting small: 2–3 days/week you can actually keep

• Strength > scale: body-composition, tape measures, NSVs

• Simple moves during kid sports & lunch breaks

• Modeling strength for daughters (and sons)

• Motivation that lasts: family, longevity, calling

Scripture Anchor: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27

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This week’s episode starts with a hilarious question....“Which animal gives off your vibe?”—and somehow ends up with a deep chat about being tired, giving grace, returning to God, and finding peace in the messy middle.We promise you’ll laugh but also leave feeling encouraged to stop hiding your mess and start seeing how God meets you right there.

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Tired of treating God like a "Hail Mary" when life gets tough? We've been there. In this heartfelt episode, we get real about our prayer journeys - from inconsistent beginnings to building meaningful daily practices that actually work with our chaotic mom schedules.

We break down the Sermon on the Mount, Jess shares her personal 5-step prayer framework (that you can start using TODAY), and discuss the different ways God speaks to us.

You'll Learn:

• How to pray when you don't know what to say
• A simple 5-prompt prayer method (gratitude, forgiveness, surrender, request, faith in action - add make room for silence to listen to God as the 6th!)
• Ways to recognize when God is speaking to you

Perfect for: Busy Christian moms, women deepening their faith, parents raising kids in faith, anyone who wants a more consistent prayer life

Whether you're new to prayer or looking to strengthen your existing practice, this conversation will encourage and equip you to build a prayer life that transforms your relationship with God.

Topics: Christian faith, prayer life, spiritual growth, Christian parenting, mom devotional, Bible study, hearing from God, faith journey, Christian living, women's ministry

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Ever had a hair disaster you still cringe about? In this bonus episode, we're sharing our most embarrassing hair stories - from postpartum crisis cuts to makeover mishaps that went terribly wrong.

You can see the photo of Jess's makeover if you go to about the 3:50 minute mark! https://youtu.be/F_Ixi3e_t7o

Ever feel like you're stuck in a season of waiting, wondering if God has forgotten His plans for you? In this raw and vulnerable episode, we're diving deep into those uncomfortable "in-between" seasons of life where nothing seems to be moving forward.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Personal stories of waiting seasons that led to unexpected blessings
• How to discern between God's timing and our own impatience
• The struggle of leaving jobs, starting businesses, and stepping out in faith
• Why doubt and faith can coexist (and that's okay!)
• Finding purpose in the pause when life feels uncertain
• The beautiful analogy of whales and why we're "in this world but not of it"

Featured Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 - "He has made everything beautiful in its time."

This episode gets real as we navigate current struggles with career transitions, building a counseling practice, and trusting God when you can't see the next step. Bring tissues—there are tears, laughter, and plenty of "come to Jesus" moments.

A note about this episode: Due to a recording snafu, there's some smooth jazz playing in the background. We decided to keep the original recording because the authenticity and vulnerability that happened couldn't be recreated. The content is too good to miss!

Perfect for: Moms in transition, anyone facing uncertainty, and those who need a reminder that waiting seasons aren't wasted seasons.