Conversations & Connections with Sandee Macgregor

The experience of grief and motherhood is rarely talked about, especially in the context of miscarriage and child loss. These are immensely difficult subjects to talk about, but it's important that we do. Vanessa Strickland's path to motherhood was challenged by seasons of grief and child loss. The desire and hope to be a mother without a baby to hold is one of the most difficult things we...

"So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." - Matthew 19:6 The Bible tells us that marriage is God's design, and when we get married we assume that everything will just work out. We are shocked when it takes compromise and sacrifice! Navigating the ups and downs that come along with marriage is an important part of realizin...

One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to reach out and ask for help. Especially if you're a homeschool parent. We all have limits to our skill sets and capabilities, and sometimes your child's needs stretch beyond those limits. So what do you do in those moments? Diane Geerlinks is an expert in neuroplasticity. She works with children who have learning challenges by helping famili...

Do you feel like you’re always looking for more time? Life is busy, especially for us moms, and it can sometimes feel like any extra demand on our time--no matter how small--is a massive burden. Erin Tee is a Christian wife and homeschool mom who's challenged herself to step outside her comfort zone and into the life that God has planned for her. Along the way she discovered that sometimes, wh...

For anyone struggling with challenges and feelings of inadequacy on your own journey of motherhood, you may find solidarity in Julie’s story.

Louise and I have known each other for many years, and our children were born around the same time so we’ve gone through many seasons of motherhood together. When Louise’s eldest son started school, it quickly became apparent that he was struggling when it came to regulating his attention span. Following an ADHD diagnosis, Louise and her husband immediately began learning about this new path and h...

In this episode of Seasons of Motherhood we meet Moira Brown, a longtime friend of mine who has been through many different seasons of motherhood. We talk about her incredible career on the longest running Canadian Christian broadcasting company, 100 Huntley Street, as well as the time she spent as a stay at home mom. We speak on the importance of listening to God, and paying attention to where he...

Amy Gordon is a special education teacher, a mother of four, a hope writer, and a pastor’s wife. She has four sons, ranging from 16-24, and her home is a revolving door. In this episode we talk about Amy’s current season as a mother to young adults. Amy and I have known each other for many years, and we have gone through many seasons of motherhood together. We talk about Christian motherhood, and...

n this episode of Seasons of Motherhood we meet Hollie, and learn about her journey to motherhood. We talk about balancing motherhood and a career, wanting to own a fish over having kids, and how to move forward in life when you don’t have all of the answers. Hollie Taylor has been a radio and podcast host in mainstream Christian radio for two decades now, having been career driven from the start....

I’ve known Jenn since we were 19 years old, when we met on the campus at Trinity Western University. I’ve known her for more than half my life, and her gracious commitment to honouring her parents is what guides her on her own journey through motherhood. In this Seasons of Motherhood episode, Jenn and I discuss caretaking, both of our elders and our children. For those of you who are caught betwee...

Marina’s story will resonate with new moms, and anyone who’s about to become a first-time parent. Being a new mom is a transformative experience, and in this interview with Marina for my Seasons of Motherhood series, she talks about how giving birth to her daughter challenged her to become the best version of herself that she could be, so that her daughter could grow up strong in her faith. Check...

I’m thrilled to announce a new chapter in my Seasons of Motherhood series, where I chat with some truly incredible women about the ups and downs that come into play at various stages of our lives. Last week I had the honour of sitting down with Kellie Haddock, a talented singer-songwriter with a heart to share her gratitude and words. My hope is that her story will encourage you and bring you a se...