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I (Rebecca) put down my phone for a week and am thrilled to share what I learned and experienced. As I am typing these show notes, my phone just notified me that my screen time was down 86% last week. Was it easy? No. Was it worth it? Yes! Our phones constantly distract us as we subconsciously convince ourselves that we need them more than anything else. We literally can’t leave home without them....

The fabulous Jenny Worsham joins us in this episode as we talk all about the podcast live and our favorite table at the event; the “Come alone? Sit with me” table. That’s what we’re all about here at Gather Moms; making space for each other. Momming can be LONELY. If you feel alone, you’re not alone. We have to do the work to reach out to make friends and an easy way to connect to moms is with our...

We are still pinching ourselves that we got to record this 100th episode LIVE! What an absolute joy to be in a room of 200+ moms. We got to laugh together, hug each other and be reminded that WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER. We are not each other’s competition. We are community and we need to show up for each other. Thank you to each of you for the way you show up for us in your encouraging views, shares...

We’re all operating out of places of brokenness.  Brokenness, in God’s eyes, is being so crushed by the sin and darkness of the world that we recognize there is no place to turn but to God. I think it’s important for us to recognize this because it affects the way we listen and receive messages from others.  If we’re all broken by sin, then I can either turn in desperation to God or turn in search...

Did you know that you talk to yourself more than anyone else? What are you saying to you? So many of us are talking to ourselves like we would never talk to someone that we love. We’re being punks to ourselves, bullies even, and it has to stop. We have to pay attention to what we’re saying to ourselves and speak true things instead of lies. TRUTH: Psalm 13:1-6 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 Philippians 4:8-...

NEW SEASON! Welcome to a new season of the Gather Moms Podcast that we’re calling ‘Listen Sis’. We’re not just mom friends, we are sisters in Christ. Our desire for all the people in our house to listen to our voice also means we need to be aware of what messages are filling our ears. We are all listening to something; some messages are good but most distract us from what really matters. God has g...

Like, really: Bible rocks. As in, the rocks in the Bible. What if we looked at all of the rocks in the Bible like the rock rolled in front of the tomb, the rocks Joshua used to build the altar and the rock Jacob laid his head on to see what we could learn from them. Because, truly, the Bible ROCKS and we can learn so much when we study it in a new way. Bible nerds: this episode is for you. We’re g...

We’re revisiting the TOP 3 listened to episodes of 2022 and just like that Christmas carol reminds us, “Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.” You might have used the word ‘no’ a lot over the holiday break and you’re ready for some routine. Discipline is more than just stopping kids from doing wrong; it’s also helping our kids start doing what’s right. Let’s be intentional with ou...

We’re revisiting the TOP 3 listened to episodes of 2022 and this week we’re reminded that we could all use more money, especially with a post-Christmas spending hangover! This is a lifelong pursuit that causes us to trust God, be content with what we do have and get creative in saving those hard earned dollars. As we look ahead to 2023, there’s no way to plan for all the financial hiccups that are...

We’re revisiting the TOP 3 listened to episodes of 2022 and kicking it off with EP 64: Diet Interrupted. Kate and Rebecca look back on this episode and Kate shares the amazing miracle God has worked in her life. The girls are always sharing something BIIIIIGGGGGGG for you, our podcast community. Get ready to save the date! Support Us:  Monthly Donation  |  One-Time Donation Connect with Us: Gather...

A silent night where all is calm sounds pretty amazing right now! Instead, we are all in the thick of final gift purchases, holiday parties, gift wrapping, food shopping, house cleaning and the list goes on. In this episode, we’re talking about how we can find calm in the chaos. Mary, Jesus’ mama, knew what we were going through. She might have laughed if she knew that we sing about the night she...

There are so many things to fill our time and hearts at Christmas. Busy calendars, kids wish lists, online shopping, Secret Santa exchanges, the opinions of others and even unrealistic expectations. Instead of more presents under the tree, we all would like a side of extra peace. Part of the reason you might be chasing peace is because you’re trying to prove your worth. If I can just measure up to...

We’re all busy decking walls and halls with boughs of holly or something similar like an artificial flocked Christmas tree. As the decorations go up, our spirits can start to go down as the pressure of it all sets in. We have the opportunity right now to lead our families in a better way. Mom sets the pace in the home. Let’s set a pace of contentment instead of comparison and peace instead of stre...

Get your pen and paper ready because this episode will have you taking all the notes! We are thrilled to welcome Amy Davison, contributing blog author with Mama Bear Apologetics and co-host of their podcast. Amy is overflowing with knowledge and insight on how sexuality and culture are waging war on our kids. Honestly, you might feel overwhelmed with all there is to know and defend as you raise yo...

“Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.” That’s a famous line from Julie Andrews in the Sound of Music and it can help this conversation with our kids. Instead of starting with sex, let’s start from the beginning and how God made our bodies. Today Kate and I discuss a great book that walks your child through their changing body and body parts. My daughter was eager to read...

Christina is helping us type Lorelai Gilmore, Kris Jenner or Jane Villanueva by their enneagram number and telling us why the enneagram helps us take better care of ourselves. Get Christina’s Book: Take Care of Your Type Connect with Christina on Instagram Support Us:  Monthly Donation  |  One-Time Donation Connect with Us: Gather Moms:  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook Kate Henderson:  Instagra...

Do you know your type? Do you know what the enneagram even is? No matter where you’re coming from on this convo, we’ve got you covered! Special guest and enneagram expert, Christina Wilcox, is with us to talk all things enneagram like: where the enneagram came from, how we find out our type and why knowing our type can be game changing in our overall health. Get Christina’s Book: Take Care of Your...

It doesn’t take long after becoming a mom that we cry out to God for help. We need Him. We can’t do this without Him. And yet, we’re struggling to find time to spend with him. For some of us, we long for the pre-kid days where could linger in our Bible studies and for others of us, we don’t know where to start to grow closer to God. In this episode, we’re taking a look back at Kate and Rebecca’s f...

Are you a control freak? You’re not alone. As moms, we love to be in control. We want to make sure our kids are safe, have everything they need and have successful lives. Those are all good things! The frustrating news is that we don’t have ultimate control over how our kids’ lives and even our own lives go. The good news is that we have agency. God has given us influence to partner with him as he...

Sometimes finding mom friends feels like the school lunchroom all over again. Where do I sit? Who do I talk to? Will they like me? You may feel like you’re the only one struggling to find your crew but you’re not. It can be such a challenge to find moms who get us and are in a similar mom season. Not to mention, our time is limited and plans can get easily interrupted by a sick kid or lack of a ba...

Skeletons and goblins and bats, oh my! How do we as moms talk with our kids about all of these things and is it ok for us to even celebrate Halloween? Rebecca and Kate are talking all things costumes, candies, where Halloween got started and how we can look to biblical wisdom as we approach this holiday. Join us! Learn more about where Halloween got started HERE How we can use discernment: Romans...

Grief. The pain we feel when the unwanted and unexpected happens and we experience loss. In today’s episode, we’re talking about grief as we hear Jessye’s story. Jessye’s life changed drastically when her best friend and sister in law and brother in law passed away suddenly, leaving behind their two children. Jessye and her husband were living out of a garage apartment, she was pregnant and in her...

Here’s to all the moms that want a better morning! Kate and Rebecca share more insight on changing our perspective of the early morning hours. Did you know it starts the night before? Instead of dreading the alarm, we can decide to embrace the opportunity to start the day with discipline. Mornings for moms come with all kinds of surprises and pivots, but we can set aside time to prepare our mind a...

Are you a morning person or a night owl? Many of us excuse ourselves from productive mornings because we think it’s not who we are. That’s a myth! We believe that moms need better mornings MORE than anyone else. We have kids to feed, places to drive, work to do and a future dinner to make. We could all use some help for better mornings. Just like the rudder of a ship sets a course for its directio...

Are we treating our 12 year olds like 2 year olds? The way we approach discipline has to grow as our kids grow. If we want them to hear us, we have to speak in the language that they need most for their stage. In this episode, we’re looking to some experts who have gone ahead of us and offer wisdom for the 4 stages of parenting. Truth: The 4 Stages of Parenting The Discipline Years (0-5) COMMANDER...