Find a Moment

To kick off our Summer Book Club series, Gretchen and Jennifer are discussing Chapter One Again by Keelia Clarkson. This new release is a thoughtful novel that explores the universal search for purpose, the longing for recognition, and the pursuit of life’s “mountaintop” moments.  Some of the discussion includes discovering faith, finding meaning in unexpected places, and how the quiet rhythms of...

Are you interested in learning more about following the rhythms of the liturgical calendar? Have you been curious but unsure of where to start?  This standalone episode provides a brief overview of all of the different church calendar seasons, with a focus on our present season of Ordinary Time.  Moving from Advent all the way through to Pentecost gives us the opportunity to witness the work of Je...

In this episode of Honest Parenting, Gretchen and Jennifer sit down with a mother of three adult children. Keri is Gretchen’s neighbor, and two of her children have special needs, requiring lifelong daily care.  This conversation explores the space between our parenting ideals and the realities of everyday life, and how differently that journey can unfold when raising children with special needs....

Are you chasing toddlers and trying to figure out how to make meaningful connections with them? Do you find yourself torn between your maternal instincts and the voices from the outside world?  If you’re in the thick of raising tiny humans, this interview is certain to inspire and give you a renewed sense of hope!  Listen to our sweet friends Kalee and Anouk share about parenting challenges, prepa...

Parenting doesn’t stop when our children turn 18. In many ways, it becomes more complicated, more intentional, and sometimes even more emotional.  In this episode of Honest Parenting, Gretchen and Jennifer talk honestly about what it looks like to parent adult children and how the relationship shifts as they begin building lives, routines, beliefs, and traditions of their own. We discuss the trans...

What do puberty, screen time, friendship difficulties, and curfews have in common? If you're parenting kids between 11 and 18, you've likely been navigating these universal challenges. In this continuation of our Honest Parenting series, Gretchen and Jennifer share both ideals and real-life experiences as we raise children who are impacted by how puberty changes both bodies and emotions,...

In the first ten years of parenting, we encounter an endless list of habits to train and attitudes to shape. The list rarely slows. Just as one milestone comes into focus, another appears on the horizon. Sleep schedules, potty training, picky eating, sibling conflict... the list of high priorities is unending.  In the fourth episode of our Honest Parenting series, Jennifer lightens the conversatio...

How do we know when it’s time to make a change in our parenting? Why are we so drawn to promises of first-time obedience and simplified step-by-step formulas? Is there value in sharing our personal faith journey with our children? In the third episode of our parenting series, Gretchen and Jennifer open up about mistakes, regrets, and the areas where things might be been different, wrapped up with...

In the second episode of our parenting series, Gretchen brings her perspective as a pediatrician, and Jennifer gets personal as we dig into some of the most debated parenting topics like spanking, time-outs, cry-it-out, Babywise, and what discipline looks like in real life. This is not an idealistic parenting conversation; this is about navigating everyday life with little ones while trying to do...

We might end up saying the quiet part out loud in this new series. We can all agree that there is an abundance of parenting controversies, and we believe it’s time to start using our “outside voices.” Born out of a friendship and a shared passion for motherhood, Gretchen and Jennifer dive headfirst into a deeply personal and humbling exploration of parenting. It’s hard to imagine a more universal...

The transition from Lent into Eastertide invites us to pause and reflect. Similar to Advent leading into Christmas, we are prepared by confronting our sin which awakens our hunger for reconciliation and redemption. In this standalone episode, Gretchen and Jennifer explore the 50-day liturgical season of Easter through personal practices, family rhythms, and devotional resources. Tucked into this c...

In this final episode of Meet the Artists, our friend Christine opens up about her creative journey as an artist, educator, and mother. She discusses her vision to protect and defend the innocence of our children so they can remain bold in their willingness to own and share their ideas. We also chat about how to tell the difference between a technical critique and a tormenting inner narrative.  Wh...

Raising a teen who loves the performing arts is a wild ride - from audition anticipation to exhausting rehearsal schedules to the adrenaline of tech week, all culminating in a whirlwind series of shows… If you know, you know!   This week’s episode in our Meet the Artists series is an interview with cohost Jennifer’s daughter.  Now a high school freshman, Lucy shares with Gretchen and her mom how e...

From physician to interior designer, this episode with our friend Dr. Kricia Palmer explores the purpose and power of creativity in every season of life. Our conversation traces the intersection of personality, creative gifts, professional ambition, personal healing, and the evolving stages of family life. Parents will find particular encouragement as Kricia reflects on how playfulness and a spiri...

If you’ve ever been curious about the inner workings of a young artist’s mind, this episode is for you. Meet our friend Simon Wood, who shares some of his earliest childhood memories as an artist and musician, and how those experiences have shaped who he is and what he hopes to pursue in the future. This would also be a great episode to share with young people in your home. Simon offers practical,...

Are you raising children with hopes of inspiring a love of art and beauty? How do we cultivate a child's aesthetic appetite in a way that enriches the whole person and builds confidence for artistic expression? We had the pleasure of welcoming Amelia Ford for our first interview episode in the latest series, Meet the Artists.  At 17 years old, she offers a youthful voice to a conversation tha...

Meet the Artists is a new series exploring the purpose and mystery of art woven throughout human history. From ancient pottery and paintings to landscaping, cooking, sewing, and countless other disciplines, artistic expression has always been part of what it means to be human. In our opening episode, we reflect on why creativity persists across the ages. We consider how our impulse to create, brin...

What does faithful observance of Lent involve? Is it a necessary practice for a believer, or is it optional? In this standalone episode, Gretchen and Jennifer discuss the purpose and spirit of the Lenten season as we move towards Resurrection Day. Intentional fasting, contemplation, self-examination, confession, and prayer are just a few of the spiritual disciplines that can bring about the restor...

What does compassion look like when someone in our lives is suffering? Are there both practical and meaningful ways that we might care for a loved one in their season of grief?   This episode is the second half of our conversation with our friend, Catherine Fitzgerald. After her brother suddenly passed away, her pain was multiplied by an unexpected loss of community.  Over the course of her healin...

Grieving a loved one is an experience shared by all of humanity. And yet, while grief acquaints itself with each of us, we find ourselves uncertain when someone close to us suffers.  We aren’t sure what to say… We don’t want to bring up the pain… We want to fix the hurt and relieve the sorrow… So we end up saying nothing.  This is precisely why we want you to meet our dear friend, Catherine Fitzge...

This episode is opening our first series of Season Two of Find a Moment.  These conversations will be focused on grief and suffering… an experience that touches every one of us in some measure and spares no season of life. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with our dear friend and worship leader, Taya Johnson, whose story is marked by unimaginable loss and resilient faith.  At just 27 yea...

Stepping into each new year prompts us to pause for reflection and contemplation. In our first episode of Season Two, we share our personal processes for discerning our words for the year: how we listen, notice, and invite both wisdom and strategy.    We share honestly about what it looks like to stay focused on those words throughout the year—not as rigid goals, but as invitations for alignment,...

In our most spontaneous episode to date, we decided to reflect on all of the different topics from season one and how those conversations have shaped the way we move through our everyday lives.  If you are a new listener, this would be a great opportunity to hear summaries and highlights from each series to help you choose where to start. For those who have listened from the beginning, you’ll enjo...

With gratitude and excitement, we bring you the finale of our Home for the Holidays series with one of the most inspiring and influential voices of our time. Sally Clarkson’s legacy includes decade upon decade of messages sent out to women across the world, equipping and inspiring them to live into their calling as orchestrators and conductors of the sacred space of home. In this honest and heartf...

Join Gretchen and Jennifer as they dive into the delicious chaos of holiday traditions! From Gretchen’s scratch-made egg noodles and three kinds of pies to Jennifer’s Grandmommy’s cranberry salad and cozy crock pot mac ‘n’ cheese, this episode is brimming with food, laughter, and stories from home. They explore the ideals we imagine for holiday cooking versus the reality of everyday life, the ways...