The Mostly Mom Podcast

A conversation with Adryann B. about casting a vision for your family, staying the course and committing to your goals, stepping in and out of career, enjoying grandchildren, taking risks and enjoying your one beautiful life.

A conversation with Sheryl V. about navigating chronic pain, leaning into vulnerability with community, studying old languages, teaching classically, following God’s movements, and the mysterious gift of accepting the difficult parts of our stories.

A conversation over Zoom with Jess H. about two decades of inner-city ministry, a new season of single-parenting, cultivating creativity in our children, finding a deeper way to experience discipleship, her role as spiritual director, and navigating the transition of launching adult children. Jess is a certified Spiritual Director and serves as a Care Director for the relational church network: On...

A conversation with Tracie V. about growing up with an open door policy and full dining room table, learning to give each child their own voice, a journey into the joys of homeschooling, caring for aging parents, asking for help, and creating community along the way.

A conversation with Sara M. about growing up in a Messianic Jewish home and carrying that on through her own family, her calling as a birth coach and doula, adapting to the unique needs of a baby, the importance of care during the "fourth trimester", the family as a team, and becoming a peer of your adult children. Through Doula Services, Sara provides comprehensive birth education and intuitive s...

A conversation with Cayla H. about growing up a pastor's kid, grieving the loss of her father, becoming a therapist, parenting young boys, helping others, and finding healing in unexpected places. Learn more at caylaholloman.com

A conversation with Jasmine A. about taking the unexpected path, experiencing the birth of her firstborn during a power outage, adventuring in Peru, trusting God’s timing to open doors, and parenting boys with a 15-year age spread.

A conversation with Nyla C. about growing up in a shattered home, confessing sin and seeking forgiveness, playing roller derby, getting sober, finding healing through a church community, and mothering with an authentic Christian faith.

A conversation with Holly H about parenting girls, passing down wisdom to other moms, her journey of foster care and adoption, the modern challenges of self-care, the freedom found in slowing down, and the surprisingly simple power of a walk to the mailbox. During our interview, Holly talked about her experience with foster care. For more information, visit childbridgemontana.org. Child Bridge is...

A conversation with Beth B about being a single mom of boys, bow hunting, relying on community, journeying through cancer, and honesty with God about our circumstances. Through her small business, The Pink Tent, Beth takes care of people diagnosed with breast cancer and lymphedema. The Pink Tent is a Durable Medical Equipment Place of Service and provides post-surgical wear to help women regain th...

Welcome to the Mostly Mom podcast, where we have conversations about being a mom and all the other things we do along the way that make us who we are. Hi, I'm Kristen Schelvan. While my days are filled with many roles and responsibilities, "mostly mom" is my favorite title. I think normal moms have the best stories, but they don't usually get to share them. I'd like to take some time to sit down w...