Gather Moms

 There is a lion inside your husband and one of our missions as wives is to help call it out. This week on the Gather Moms Podcast, Kate sits down with Stacie Wood — wife, mom of three, teaching pastor, and co-leader of Saddleback Church alongside her husband, Andy. Stacie opens her heart about the real struggles and victories of marriage, motherhood, and ministry. From the early days of church pl...

 Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, and secretly dreaming of running away to Mexico (no judgment—we’ve all been there)? In this powerful episode, Kate sits down with the amazing Chrystal Evans Hurst—author, speaker, podcaster, encourager of women, and mom burnout expert. Together, they unpack the truth about why moms hit the wall, what burnout really looks like, and how to stop living on fumes. Chrys...

In this heartfelt and fun conversation, we sit down with Pamela Baltazar, pastor of ministries at Lake Pointe Church, mom of two energetic boys, and a beloved part of our Gather Moms community. Pamela gets real about: The fascinating story behind her name and navigating cultural differences in marriage traditions between Mexico and the U.S. Raising two adventurous boys—what she’s learned to let go...

What if the very thing that feels like it’s making you a “good mom” is actually what’s crushing you? In this powerful conversation with author, pastor, and mom of three Sharon Hodde Miller, the Gather Moms team dives into the hidden struggles every mom faces: control, comparison, burnout, and the heavy pressure to be everything to everyone. Sharon shares: Why “self-focus” (even disguised as selfle...

 Ever feel like you’re juggling ALL the things—career, motherhood, faith, housework—and you’re about to drop every ball?

In this inspiring Gather Moms episode, we sit down with Monica Swanson — the ultimate boy mom expert of four sons, bestselling author, podcaster, and Hawaii resident — for a heart-to-heart conversation packed with wisdom, humor, and practical takeaways.

In this inspiring Gather Moms episode, we sit down with Kari Kampakis — bestselling author, speaker, and mom of four daughters — for a real and hope-filled conversation about the challenges (and joys!) of raising girls today. From shifting friendships to emotional ups and downs, Kari brings biblical wisdom, memorable one-liners, and practical strategies for moms navigating the teenage years.

We’re kicking off a brand-new season that’s unlike anything we’ve ever done! From laugh-out-loud “expert” fails to powerful wisdom on parenting, faith, and letting go of the pressure to know it all — this one will have you nodding, laughing, and maybe even rethinking your coffee order. After 185 episodes and 17 years of friendship, we’re shaking things up with Gather the Experts — a lineup of incr...

Summer fun doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your skin—or your sanity. In this episode of You Grow Girl, Kate and Rebecca are talking all things SPF, teenage tanning trends, and how caring for your skin can actually be an act of wisdom and worship. With laughs, honest confessions, and a look at the Word, they remind us that the Lord is our Keeper—the One who provides shade, protection, and rest. Th...

Summer fun doesn’t have to mean packing your calendar or draining your bank account. In this episode of You Grow Girl, Kate and Rebecca are talking about simple joys, shifting mindsets, and finding fun right where you are. From porch hangs and popsicles to unexpected laughter during acts of service, we’re exploring how summer joy often shows up in the everyday. We’re also talking about the pressur...

Summer’s coming—and so is the pressure to do it all. But what if this year, you cared for yourself as much as you care for everyone else? In this episode of You Grow Girl, Kate and Rebecca are talking about what it really looks like to grow your summer care—with rhythms that restore your soul, not just your schedule. From quiet time in the chaos to setting healthy boundaries, we’re sharing honest...

Summer is heating up, and so is the pressure to make it magical. In our You Grow Girl series, Kate and Rebecca are getting real about the highs and lows of mom life in the summer. From “I’m bored!” to burnout, we know the struggle—and we’re here to help you shift from just surviving to truly thriving. Before your calendar fills with camps and chaos, let’s pause and ask: What does my family actuall...

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Connect with Us: Hey, moms! Welcome back to the Gather Moms podcast! We are so excited you’re here with us for our final episode in the Fix Your Face season. We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how our faces communicate, and let me tell you, our kids notice everything! So, whether you’re dealing with that dreaded laundry mountain or managing a house full of emotions, it’s time to fix your fac...

Crunchy, silky, scrunchy…who came up with these names!? There are all types of moms and we are talking about all the mom stereotypes in this episode and how they can be helpful and hurtful. Whether you’re a Type A mom, a Type B Mom, or something totally different, you are the mom God created for the kids you have. You don’t need to try and copy what another mom is doing or compare yourself to her....

Connect with Us: Let’s be real—money can be stressful. Between bills, budgets, and unexpected expenses, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even a little discouraged. And as moms, we carry a lot of responsibility in managing our homes well. But what if instead of stressing over every dollar, we surrendered it to God? Because here’s the truth: Everything we have is already His. And when we t...

Connect with Us: https://youtu.be/hn2Acv6e3iU Ladies, we need to talk. How did we get here—where the world tells us what beauty is, and we just go along with it? We question our reflection, chase the latest beauty trends, and somehow believe that if we just find the right skincare routine, the right outfit, or the right workout, we’ll finally feel good about ourselves. But here’s the truth: no amo...

Connect with Us: Married mamas, our husbands need our time, talk, and touch. Our kids can be so persistent with getting what they want and need from us that by the time we get a moment with our husbands, we may feel talked and touched out. There are small, intentional choices we can make to prioritize our husbands. One thing we can do right away: FIX OUR FACE when we first see him after a long day...

Have you ever had to say to your kids, “FIX YOUR FACE?” Sometimes, we need to say it to ourselves, too! We see and hear wild things as moms and we often have to fix our faces. In this episode, Jenny, Kate, and Rebecca share who has the worst poker face and why it’s important to fix our faces when our kids say things that shock us. We also need to know WHERE our faces are fixed when we face the dai...

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Connect with Us: This Christmas season, let’s hit pause and remember what the holiday is really about. We all know it’s easy to get caught up in the glittery decorations, the must-have gifts, and the endless shopping lists. But what if we stopped for a moment and asked ourselves: Are we celebrating Christmas the world’s way, or God’s way? Because, let’s face it, God’s kingdom is upside down! His i...

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Connect with Us: We get it, raising kids with screens all around us can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to take this journey together, one step at a time, just like teaching them to ride a bike or drive a car. Our goal? Equip them for the world, including the online one, with love, guidance, and a safe spot to land. In this episode, we’re diving deep into safe technology and screen time with Lor...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-AHMdi23UM As moms, we can either be super helpful to each other or end up being harmful if we aren’t careful with our words. We’re talking in this episode about things moms say to other moms and we’re focusing on the things we say that aren’t helpful. Unsolicited advice, minimizing, and comparing are all things we do that are not great. A mom that is going through...