Growing Through Motherhood — Christian Mom Podcast, Faith-Based Parenting, Grace-Filled Motherhood

Teaching your child to read can feel overwhelming—especially when the world says kids should already be reading by age five. In this episode, I’m joined by Melanie, former core literacy teacher and host of the globally ranked Phonics Rules for Kids podcast, to talk about what learning to read actually looks like for real kids. Melanie shares practical, encouraging advice for homeschool moms who wa...

What if your child isn’t failing school… but school is failing your child? In this episode, we’re talking about one of the biggest reasons families are turning to homeschooling: their kids were struggling in the traditional school system. Whether it’s falling behind academically, anxiety in the classroom, learning differently, lack of individualized attention, or simply feeling defeated every day...

How do you know if you're truly saved? Can a Christian lose their salvation? What did Jesus mean when He said, "I never knew you"? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Amanda Grantham—a homeschooling mom, pastor's wife, worship leader, and women's ministry leader—to have an honest conversation about salvation, faith, assurance, and spiritual doubt. Together we discuss: How to know if you are...

Struggling to understand or find excitement in reading your Bible—even if you’re reading it consistently? In this episode, I share how slowing down your Bible reading (even just one chapter a day) can help you study, understand, and connect with Scripture. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Ask better questions while reading the Bible ✨ Study Scripture without overwhelm ✨ Follow curiosity and go deeper ✨...

Have you ever felt like you’re rushing through your Bible reading just to keep up? Like you’re showing up every day… but not actually slowing down enough to connect with God? In this episode, I share what happened when I lost my 474-day Bible streak—and why it was the shift I didn’t know I needed. Instead of trying to keep up with a fast pace, I started slowing down—using a familiar Bible reading...

Are your kids constantly fighting, arguing, and running to you to solve every little problem? Do you feel like a full-time referee in your own home? In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop carrying the mental load of breaking up every argument—and start raising children who can actually solve their own problems. As a mom of multiple kids (and someone who grew up as an only child), I know...

If you’ve ever wondered “What does the Proverbs 31 woman actually look like in real life?”—this episode is for you. In this episode, we walk through Proverbs 31:10–31 verse by verse and break it down in a way that’s simple, practical, and freeing. This isn’t about doing more, being perfect, or trying to measure up to an impossible standard. Instead, you’ll learn what it truly means to be a Proverb...

  Last week we talked about dropping the judgment… and how that one shift can completely change your relationships. But what happens when you’re doing that… and things still feel off? Because here’s the truth: Just because you’ve dropped the judgment doesn’t mean the other person knows that. Most people are so used to operating in defense mode that they’re already bracing for a fight before the co...

Have you ever found yourself snapping at your kids… getting defensive with your husband… or replaying something over and over thinking, “I shouldn’t have said that…”? This episode might change everything for you. Today we’re talking about dropping the judgment—what it actually means, what it doesn’t mean, and how this one shift can completely transform the way you show up in your home. Because her...

You’re Not Stuck — You’re Being Built The Lesson Behind the Lesson in Motherhood Sometimes the lesson isn’t the math problem. While working through a simple homeschool worksheet with my daughter, I found myself explaining something bigger: sometimes the real lesson isn’t the problem in front of you — it’s who you’re becoming while you work through it. In this episode, I talk about the hidden chara...

If your house feels like it’s closing in on you, or you are anxious every time you walk through the door… This episode is for you! The toys on the floor. The shoes everywhere. The kitchen table that somehow becomes a dumping ground by noon. And suddenly the mess isn’t just a mess… it’s anxiety. You can’t think clearly. You can’t relax. You feel like you’re constantly behind. Here’s the truth most...

Do you feel you can be real with God or are you praying safe prayers?   In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to get honest with God — not polished, not performative, but real. God already knows when we’re frustrated, disappointed, or confused by the outcome, and avoiding those emotions only slows down the healing process. We dive into why God can handle your anger and que...

Friendships as a mom can feel confusing, lonely, and even painful. In this episode, we talk through part of the “Let Them” theory (popularized by Mel Robbins) and balance it with a biblical, Christian perspective on friendships. We cover how to: Pray over your friendships without forcing them Let go of guilt when relationships change Stop trying to put people into a “perfect Christian friend” box...

Motherhood often feels rushed — moving from one task to the next, hoping the day “counts” when we finally collapse into bed. In a world that sometimes undervalues the work of mothers, it’s easy to live in survival mode and miss the goodness God is placing right in front of us. In this episode, we reflect on Psalm 34:8 — “Taste and see that the Lord is good” and what it looks like to truly experien...

Have you ever felt like the moment you write a goal down, you’ve already failed it? I used to hate goals — especially in motherhood — because they felt heavy, unrealistic, and discouraging. In this episode, we’re talking about goal setting without pressure, and why vision matters even when your life feels full, loud, and messy. Inspired by High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard, Scripture, an...

As the New Year approaches and resolutions are everywhere, I’m celebrating something far more meaningful—365 days in the Bible. In this episode, we talk about why reading God’s Word, even in the smallest capacity, is one of the best places to start. Whether that’s the verse of the day, a short Bible plan, or eventually reading through the Bible in a year—faithfulness over perfection is the goal. Y...

SENSITIVE TOPICS WARNING MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN What if the parts of you you’ve tried to hide are the very places God wants to meet you? In this episode, I share how the book Redeeming Love completely shifted my understanding of God’s love, redemption, and grace — especially for those of us who didn’t always walk the straight path. We’ll talk about shame, self-sabotage, feeling unworthy...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the raw and very real story of how God reconciled my marriage — starting with ME. From emotional rock bottom, resentment, and loneliness to healing, self-growth, and rebuilding connection, I walk you through the exact steps I took that transformed our home. This isn’t a story about fixing your husband or controlling his behavior. It’s about letting God do the heart...

Serving your kids is holy work—but it can also leave you exhausted, overwhelmed, and feeling like you’re carrying the whole house on your back. In this episode, we talk about what Jesus really meant when He said, “When you did it to the least of these, you did it unto Me,” and how that truth transforms the daily grind of motherhood. You’ll learn how to recognize when your serving is Kingdom work…...

Let's talk about a big shift happening here—our podcast is getting a new name and stepping into a whole new season of purpose. What started as Confidence to Homeschool has grown into something deeper, wider, and more aligned with the work God is doing in my heart… and hopefully yours. Today, I’m sharing: ✨ Why the old name no longer fit where God is leading ✨ What “Growing Through Motherhood” tr...

If you’re a homeschool mom, you already know—these kids are always hungry! 🍽️ Between lessons, chores, and everyday chaos, it can feel like someone is asking for a snack every five minutes.  In this episode, I’m joined by Janeen Marino for an honest and funny conversation about what it’s really like keeping your homeschool family fed when cooking feels hard. We talk about the “second breakfast” ph...

Faith isn’t something we just teach—it’s something our kids catch as they watch us live it. In this episode, we’ll explore how to bring God into your family’s daily rhythm—through worship music, Bible time, gratitude, and those unexpected conversations that shape young hearts. Let’s talk about walking the walk and making faith a natural, joyful part of everyday life.   Have questions or comments?...

In this episode, we’re getting real about what it feels like to homeschool when you once struggled in school yourself. I share how I went from nearly failing in the traditional school system to realizing that the same system is often what teaches us to feel unqualified to teach our own kids. We’ll talk about: 💭 How public school shaped our definition of “qualified.” 💡 Why following your child’s...

Stay-at-home mom does not mean dream-less mom. In this episode, Janeen and I have a real conversation about finding purpose at home, creating income streams as a homeschool mom, and making homeschooling more affordable—without burnout or guilt. We talk about: The identity shift from leaving a job to staying home Why moms need purpose (not just productivity) Ways to work from home while homeschooli...

You know that 2 p.m. feeling—brain fog, fatigue, wondering how you’ll survive the rest of the day? That’s what today’s episode is all about. Janeen Marino joins me to walk through real, accessible ways for homeschooling moms to feel alive again. Episode Highlights / Key Points Transition tools, routines & micro-breaks Brain breaks & nervous system resets Energy boosters: protein, hydration...