Mama Needs Cafecito and Jesus Podcast

In this episode, I have a special guest joining me, my dear friend Grace K. who also happens to be walking through early states of motherhood like myself. We are both first time moms, and our babies are only a week apart! We discuss the emotional and life-changing transition into becoming a mom to understanding the deeper purpose of motherhood. Grace, shares some personal aspects of motherhood, ch...

Today's episode is based on Matthew 7:24-27. I share my personal journey of rebuilding my faith on a true and unshakable foundation, that is in the Rock, the Lord Jesus Christ. After going through my own crisis of faith during brokenness and confusion, and isolation. During some time I learned the true meaning of being a follower and believer of God. One who built the faith on a solid foundati...

Do you ever feel like Martha but want to be more like Mary? Check out this lesson the Lord is teaching me in a new season of life, while I try to juggle my day to day life. Scripture I read today is from Luke 10:38-42.

Do you ever feel like sometimes you can do more for the Lord, and that you can really serve Him, but something is just standing in your way? Well, I’m here to read the scripture to you that stood out to me and essentially what I learned is that we need to stop making excuses to follow Jesus, and to be His true disciples. (Luke 9:57-62) The only person standing in the way is really ourselves. Rathe...

In this New Year’s episode, I reflect on how God often teaches me through one defining word each year—2025 was a year all about forgiveness. I share my personal journey of learning why forgiveness isn’t always easy, why it doesn’t depend on whether others apologize or deserve it, and how it ultimately sets me free. Drawing from Scripture and my own experiences, I encourage listeners to let go of r...

This has been one of the hardest episodes for me to record. I have a special guest joining me for support, my wonderful husband, Jake! This is my story on where I came to know God and how despite it being place that caused me pain and how it didn't always teach God's truth. God still used that to save me. This episode was improvised, and I tried to edit it as much as I could. But more impo...

A few years ago I identified myself as a timid and overly anxious person. I was also constantly filled with fear. But I learned to overcome my fear of the unknown through faith, which enabled me to travel alone for the first time. During a stressful airport trip, Gods gentle reminder to "be still" helps me trust that things will work out. Now, I am new to motherhood, and the Lord still uses this m...

The podcast formerly known as "Living Life with a Seed of Faith" has been renamed to "Mama needs cafecito and Jesus" following the birth of the my first child; I am in a new season where I am encountering new challenges. My daughter has inspired me to be better every day and so this podcast's focus has shifted to sharing life lessons, scripture, faith, connecting with other mothers, and sharing pe...

Something the Lord placed on my heart a few days ago.

Serving the Lord with our gifts and talents can be a beautiful thing.  It can become dangerous though, when our motives or reasons behind serving no longer align with God’s will. Or when we are too focused on ourselves and being recognized instead of pointing others to Christ.  If you find yourself stuck or feel like the Lord has closed a door, it may be a good time to re-evaluate the reason behin...

Today's episode we learn about the importance of planting a seed and how the Lord calls us to share the Good News. I discuss three ways of planting a seed of faith and include a word of encouragement if you are sharing and don't see results right away (regarding others being saved). Thanks for listening and please share with a friend! Scriptures used today: - Romans 10:17 So faith comes fr...

Tune in to get to know more about Karen and her journey before turning her life to God and how her life has been impacted since she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.  Scriptures mentioned today: Proverbs 3:5-6 -Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight John 3:16 - For God so loved the...

In today's episode I share about a time that I wandered aimlessly to find a love and a home for my heart. After many trials, I finally understood that the missing puzzle piece in my heart was always The Lord Jesus Christ. A void that no one or anything else could fill. Thank you for listening to my testimony!  Scriptures mentioned today:  2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT  - This means that an...

On today's episode join us as we learn more about Alyssa and her journey in Christ.  The scripture's we shared today are:  Philippians 4:13 - I can do all this through him who gives me strength.  Deuteronomy 31:8 - The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. 

Join me on a very difficult time of my life, and how my faith helped me through it.  Scriptures mentioned today:  * 1 John 3:1  See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. * Hebrews 11:1 Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence...

In today's episode we will be talking about the importance of not doing life alone. We will be sharing the value that we found in having each other as our faith continued to grow in Christ. We also recall times where we had bad friendships and what the Word says about them. Jesus is our greatest friend! He has always been there for us and He always will be. Peace and Blessings, Karen and Alyssa.&n...

Thanks for tuning in for our very first episode! Today we will be talking about a significant storm that Jesus calmed when He was with the disciples. Though they feared, Jesus calmed the raging sea and asked them why they lacked faith. We have encountered this too and we will be discussing how Jesus has calmed storms in our lives personally. Please stay tuned, it is so worth it! God bless you alwa...