MomLife Ministries Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of our Joy in Parenting summer series, we tackle one of the most important and often most challenging areas of motherhood: having gospel-centered conversations with our kids about sex and gender. Using a practical “top 10” format, we offer encouragement and biblical guidance to help you approach these conversations with both truth and grace. Rooted in God’s d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our Joy in Parenting summer series, we take a practical and encouraging look at what it means to parent with intention in a technology-filled world.  Using a “top 10” countdown, we share key truths every mom can hold onto. We cover boundaries, connection, modeling, and how to help kids grow in wisdom over time. Whether you’re navigating devices with young kids o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our Joy in Parenting summer series, we explore what it means to find joy in prayer amid everyday motherhood. If prayer has ever felt difficult, inconsistent, or even distant, you’re not alone. Together, we talk honestly about the challenges many moms face and gently reframe prayer not as something to perfect, but as an invitation to return to God. Rooted in the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our Joy in Parenting summer series, we’re talking about joy in Scripture with Hannah R. Conway. Together, we explore why God’s Word can sometimes feel hard, confusing, or even dry—and how it’s actually an invitation to know God in a personal and life-giving way. This conversation offers encouragement for every mom, whether you’re just starting or have been in Sc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our Joy in Parenting summer series, we’re talking about joy in friendship with Kimberly Wootten. We explore why friendship is both deeply desired and often challenging in motherhood, and how true joy is found in knowing Jesus as our truest friend and extending his love to others. From taking initiative to loving sacrificially and showing up with presence, this c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our Joy in Parenting summer series, we’re joined by Jeannie Cunnion to talk about what it looks like to parent in the strength and sustaining power of the Holy Spirit. Together, we explore how true, lasting joy isn’t something we create, but something the Spirit produces as we trust God in our everyday motherhood. Jeannie is a bestselling author, speaker, and mo...

Send us Fan Mail Kick off your summer with the MomLife Ministries Podcast limited series, Joy in Parenting . In this introduction, you’re invited into honest, faith-filled conversations designed to encourage and equip you in everyday motherhood. Whether your days feel full, messy, or somewhere in between, this series will explore how to cultivate deep, Spirit-filled joy. Across six episodes, you’l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, Melanie and Christy pause to reflect on what God has been teaching us through our Safe + Secure journey. After spending the year anchored in Psalm 23 and John 10, we revisit the comforting truth that Jesus, our Good Shepherd, is present with us in every moment of motherhood—the busy, the beautiful, and the overwhelming.  Together,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we continue our Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd series by closing out John 10. We explore what discipleship looks like in everyday motherhood. As Jesus reveals his identity in the first century, we’re reminded that people responded in very different ways, just as people (including our children) do today. This conversati...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we continue our Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd series with a meaningful conversation about finding true security in Christ and how that security transforms the way we parent.  Joined by special guest Sadie Dodson, we explore why fear and self-doubt surface so easily in motherhood, how God designed us for connection, an...

Send us Fan Mail As sheep of the Good Shepherd, we are called to one flock. But in a divided culture, staying unified is easier said than done. In a world that constantly demands we "pick a side," how do we personally resist the pull of division and instead model a life of safety + security for our children? Today, we continue our Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd series by divi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we continue our series Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd and explore what it means to have life with the gospel amid the everyday rhythms of motherhood. Life can feel overwhelming, but we were never meant to do it alone. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, brings peace, provision, and purpose as we tackle dishes, diapers, doubts, g...

Send us Fan Mail As we step into February—a season that can sometimes feel overly cold, heavy, or dreary—we continue our conversation on Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd by turning toward what Jesus calls abundant life. What does abundance really mean for Christian moms? In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we’re joined by Jess Connolly, bestselling author and Bible teacher...

Send us Fan Mail How do we recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd in a world full of noise, opinions, and endless information? Even “Christian” content? In this episode, we’re talking about Life with Discernment and how moms in any season can grow confident in hearing God’s voice through his Word, walking in truth, and teaching our children to do the same. We’re joined by Jen Oshman: author, mis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re slowing down to practice Lectio Divina : an ancient, prayerful way of listening to God through Scripture. As we transition from Psalm 23 into John 10 for the spring semester, we’ll meditate on Jesus’s words, “I am the Good Shepherd.” Together we’ll walk through four simple movements: Read —Notice what stands out from the passage. Reflect —Consider what God m...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year from MomLife Ministries! We’re kicking off 2026 with a special episode featuring the voices that matter so much in our homes—our kids! Hear from Aubrey (12), Kristie (14), Cade (9), and Caleb (18) as they talk about how they see God as their Shepherd, what helps them at school and with friends, and what they really want moms to know. Expect honesty, laughter, and sw...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be blessed ? In a world that throws around #blessed for picture-perfect vacations, new cars, and Instagram-worthy moments, Psalm 23:6 invites us into a deeper, richer vision of blessing—God’s presence with us every single day, and the promise of a true home with him forever. In this Christmas-week episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast , we sit down...

Send us Fan Mail The Christmas season is in full swing! And with it comes full calendars, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to make everything magical. But Psalm 23:5 reminds us that God is the One preparing the table for us. He is the most extraordinary and caring of hosts.  In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast , we sit down with our good friend Starr Cliff to explore what it mea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we continue our series Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd by exploring Life with Safety from Psalm 23:4— Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Special guest Tara Dickson shares her story of walking through loss and grief and how God’s presence has carried her. Toget...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we continue our series Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd with a focus on Life with Guidance, based on Psalm 23:3 .  In a world so full of noise, opinions, and pressure, how can we discern God’s leading, trust him when the path feels uncertain, and walk faithfully even when loved ones choose differently? Guest Kristen Weth...

Send us Fan Mail Motherhood is really wonderful and can also be exhausting—whether you’re chasing toddlers, navigating teen drama, or walking alongside adult children, you probably know the deep ache for refreshment. The world offers plenty of quick fixes—another scroll, another show, another cup of coffee—but those rarely leave us fully restored. Psalm 23:2 reminds us that the Good Shepherd offer...

Send us Fan Mail We live in a world that constantly tells us we need more, deserve more, and should never be satisfied. Yet Psalm 23:1 reminds us, “The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need.” So what does it really mean to live with contentment when our culture fuels discontentment at every turn? In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast , we’re continuing our series Safe + Secure: L...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we slow down and reflect on just the first phrase of Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd.” What does it mean to live as someone who is cared for, guided, and protected—especially as a mom in a world that often tells us we have to be everything for everyone? Join Melanie and Christy as they unpack how this one powerful verse speaks to our daily lives—offering rest f...

Send us Fan Mail As we explore what it means to live Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd, much of our focus this season will come from two key places in Scripture: the book of Psalms and the Gospel of John . In this bonus episode, we’re diving into how to approach the Psalms—because while they’re beautiful and rich, they can also feel a little intimidating or confusing if you’re not sure wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, join us for a gentle, guided lectio divina prayer time focused on Psalm 23. Whether you're on a walk, folding laundry, waiting in the school pick-up line, or savoring a rare quiet moment at home—this is an invitation to pause and open your heart to God’s presence. Lectio divina simply means “divine reading.” It’s a slow, reflective way of engaging Scrip...