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46. Hey Mama! Ever feel like you're falling short? (I've been there.) Ever feel like you just keep messing up at the mom thing? (Also been there!) Did you know that "messing up" is actually a sign of being a really great mom?! Yep! It's true! Get ready, because we're about to flip the script. I'm going to explain why messing up as a mom is a good thing. I'm also going to share four things you can...

45. Pull up a seat at the kitchen table for today's "non-coffee" coffee chat with my sweet friend, Kailey Bastian.  This girl, who has a heart of gold, is mama to sweet Miss Casey Jo and she also has a little one on the way!  Kailey and her family also run a farming/beef operation together. How cool is that?!  Tune in today, as we have a heartfelt chat about all things motherhood, farm life and Je...

44. I don't know about you, but I'm totally here for it when it comes to mushy love stories! Today's podcast guest, Kelsey Bryson has a good one!  It's almost too cute to be true. Tune in to hear about the fun way that Kelsey met her (now) husband when she was just 14! Prepare to say "aww" over and over again, as Kelsey shares details about their long distance, long term romance. (Kelsey and Shane...

43. Hey Mama! (I said that in my best "sing-song" voice.) I don't know about your family, but we're pretty musical over here. (Sometimes on key, sometimes not. Lol!)  From long before our babies were even born (did you know that babies can hear music in utero after 24 weeks?!), my husband and I have immersed ourselves in music. We both love to sing and we've played/picked at different instruments...

42. Hey Mama! Sometimes, as moms we find ourselves being tugged in all directions, trying to give here and there and everywhere. And while that's not all bad (we are called to be salt and light!), we must remember that our very first mission field? It starts at HOME. We have been entrusted with precious little souls and we are called to raise them up to become honorable adults, who love Jesus and...

I don't know about you, but I often struggle with #MomGuilt. I lose my cool over something small and raise my voice at the kids. Cue the #MomGuilt. I let my kids watch too much TV or make dinner out of a box or space a ball practice. #MomGuilt I spend some extra money to buy my kids the cool thing that all the other kids have, just to have it tossed aside and forgotten about a few days later. Shou...

Today's podcast episode is dedicated to every mama out there who is juggling play dates and lunch dates, burp cloths and dishrags, car keys and teething rings.   You're in the "messy middle" of motherhood, mama and I'm right there with you! It's a bittersweet, beautiful, hard yet wonderful place to be... Your work? It's important, sweet mama.   Tune in to today's episode to hear a special message...

39. Wouldn't it be nice if parenting could be just a little bit easier? Because let's be honest, our kids are always going to throw us curveballs. We can't possibly anticipate everything that they will do and there are bound to be surprises at times. In today's episode, Ann is diving into her work as a parenting coach and how it's possible to avoid those surprises by implementing a parenting plan....

38. How many of us moms feel like somedays we are just trying to survive until bedtime? With a million things to do and not enough time to do them, it can be overwhelming. #momlife, am I right? In today's episode, Hillary and I discuss how to get out of that surviving mindset with actionable tips we can implement as soon as tomorrow to begin thriving in motherhood. Tune into this episode as Hillar...

37. Our dad has always said that leaders run into the fire and Kayla is the perfect example of that. She has faced some challenging times and with everything on her plate, it might be easy for her to just throw in the towel. But she doesn't. She continues to push through whatever she comes up against. She focuses on the positive rather than the negative and makes the best of every situation she fi...

36. It's common to spend our time focusing on everything we want, everything we need, what our future holds, etc., but the truth is, we don't have to live like that. As we hear Janice explain in this episode, no matter what season we're in, we can find blessings. In every season, we can find purpose. We don't have to constantly wonder what's next. We don't have to wait to enJOY everything that God...

35. Life is a series of choices, or "baby steps" if you will. In this episode, we're going to talk about some of those little choices that will add up in a BIG way. I've grouped those little choices, those "baby steps" into two categories: input and output. By taking a look at the input and the output areas of your life, I'll show you exactly how you can fine tune the little choices you make every...

34. In this episode, we're talking about building a joy-filled life through the concept of pillars.  They are instrumental, crucial and necessary to building and supporting your ideal life, one that's full of joy! These four concepts, what I call the 4 pillars of a joy-filled life can and will change your life!  ———————————————— Support the show and receive FREE gifts from Katie: KatieHedrick.com/...

33. In today's episode, we're talking about something that many of us are probably all too familiar with…Stress Paralysis. With everything happening in our world right now, it's difficult not to become overwhelmed, anxious and stressed.  Tune into to this episode as I share my most recent experience with stress paralysis while trying to handle #allthethings and how I shifted my focus to find peace...

#32. We know that everyone has their own opinions and perspectives. But it seems that in sharing those differences, some have lost the true meaning of Christianity. Because it's not about turning our backs to others who think or act differently than us. It's about loving those people, just as God loves us.  Tune in to hear: Curt's journey through following Christ How he realized he was turning peo...

31. My mom and I are talking about the circle of forgiveness - what it looks like and the importance of doing our part.  Tune in to episode #31 of the Stepping Into a Joy Filled Life podcast as my mom and I discuss: Tough experiences we've gone through that required forgiveness How Jesus forgave and we can too What the full circle of forgiveness looks like The importance of doing our part in the c...

30. After 23 years as a wife, homemaker and homeschool mom, Jenna suddenly found herself living through the thing that was never EVER going to happen. Divorce . Having risen from the ashes, Jenna inspires others with hope that one can totally thrive despite what they've been through. Find today's show notes at: KatieHedrick.com/AfterDivorce ———————————————— Support the show and receive FREE gifts...

#29. Today we're gonna get really real about marriage, specifically about marriage when it's not going well.   Marriage is freaking hard. Am I right? It's not all sunshine and rainbows. It looks a lot less like picnics at sunset and surprise bouquets of roses and a lot more like taking care of each other during the hard times and vowing to never quit on the same day. It looks like loads of dishes...

28. Jodi Stout is a Wife, Mom, and Grandma who is sharing her journey of grief after two of her grandsons have entered heaven in the last 6 years. As Jodi walks us through her story, we start to see how God is working in her life to turn her tests into testimonies through her mentorship of teens and women going through grief. Listen in to hear Jodi share how she is able to continue moving forward...

#27. In this episode, Courtney Mize opens up to us about her journey through something that 1 in 4 women will experience in their lives…miscarriage. Tune in to hear: How she felt emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually The changes she has made in her life Her healing process How to support a loved one who has experienced a miscarriage   Find today's show notes at: KatieHedrick.com/Miscar...

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#26. Today's episode is all about mom life. We're talking all things mom, stepmom and goat mom. Yep, you heard that right! My girl, Shanna Withington is raising babies and baby goats, as her family works together to grow Holy Goat Homestead. It's a wild adventure, but Shanna and her family wouldn't have it any other way! Put on your work boots and prepare to enjoy today's episode!   Find today's s...

#25 Is it seriously the 25th episode of the Stepping into a Joy Filled Life podcast?! Why yes it is! And are we releasing my brand new children's book today on the show? Why yes we are! Hey girl hey! I'm Katie Hedrick, the host of this podcast and a children's book author. Today marks some major milestones, so you know it's time to celebrate! That's right, it's time to celebrate big with an awesom...

#24. My daughter, Chloe and I have a ton of things in common, but one of the things that I love most is that we both adore the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.   From Laura's courage and sass to Pa's fiddle to Ma's proper ways to the family dog named Jack, there's something about America's favorite pioneer family that brings a sense of simple joy to our lives.   Chloe and...