MomQ: Biblical Wisdom and Support for Christian Moms

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Candace Nassar and Annie Mendrala explore the complex relationship between faith and fear, discussing why fear is prevalent in our lives and how it can be addressed through biblical teachings. They share personal experiences with fear, particularly in the context of motherhood, and emphasize the importance of prayer and scripture in overcoming fear. The discu...

Send us Fan Mail In this message, Candace Nassar explores the complex relationship between boundaries, discipline, and parenting from a biblical perspective. She discusses the necessity of rules and laws for maintaining order and safety, emphasizing that God's laws are rooted in love and designed for our benefit. Candace highlights the importance of discipline as a means of spiritual growth a...

Send us Fan Mail In this message, Annie Mendrala discusses the complexities of parenting discipline, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nature of sin and the distinction between punishment and discipline. She advocates for a gospel-centered approach to discipline that focuses on heart transformation rather than mere behavior modification. Annie shares personal anecdotes and biblical i...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Candace Nassar interviews Emily Schuch, author of 'Majoring in Motherhood'. They discuss the challenges of motherhood, the importance of living out the gospel in daily life, and the struggles of self-empowerment and mom guilt. Emily shares her personal experiences and insights on how motherhood can be a journey of faith, sacrifice, and growth. The c...

Send us Fan Mail In this message, Julie Whitehurst shares her insights on parenting, focusing on the common pitfalls that arise from fear and comparison. She emphasizes the importance of faith in God as a foundation for healthy parenting, encouraging mothers to trust in God's wisdom and grace. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, she highlights the significance of nurturing a l...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Lindsey Werner explores the themes of joy and gratitude in parenting, emphasizing the roller coaster of emotions that come with raising children. She discusses the importance of understanding joy through a relationship with God, the neuroscience behind joy and attachment, and how parenting can shift when approached from a place of joy. Lindsey highlights the...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Candace Nassar speaks with Lee Anne Mancini, author of 'Raising Kids to Follow Christ', discussing the alarming statistics regarding faith retention among children from Christian families. They explore key principles for instilling a lifelong trust in God, the importance of church involvement, character development, and the role of apologetics in pa...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Candace Nassar discusses the challenges and stresses faced by parents today, emphasizing the need to redefine parenting from an ownership perspective to an ambassadorial role. She highlights the importance of understanding the purpose of parenting as a ministry and a calling from God. Throughout the discussion, she provides practical principles for effectivel...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Candace and Annie discuss the core of the gospel message, which is love and grace. They emphasize that the gospel is not just about being saved from death, but about experiencing a life of transformation and living in a relationship centered around love. They also explore the difference between a me-centered life and a gospel-centered life, highlighting the i...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Candace Nassar interviews Kiana Gaona, the social media manager for True Play Games, about how Christian families can navigate the complex world of tech and gaming. They discuss the impact of gaming on children, the benefits and dangers of technology, and the importance of carefully selecting age-appropriate games. Kiana shares about the content offered by Tr...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Candace and Annie discuss the love-hate relationship our culture has with busyness. They explore why we feel the need to be busy and the problems that come with it. They emphasize the importance of rest and the biblical command to prioritize it. They also discuss the concept of margin and how it allows us to slow down and create space in our lives. Practical...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation about Christian joy, Jenny Rodriguez, a pastor's wife and homeschool mom, shares her insights and experiences. She emphasizes that joy is not just a feeling of happiness, but an energy and strength that comes from deep within, regardless of circumstances. Jenny highlights the importance of spending time with God, practicing gratitude, and cultivating a sp...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Candace and Annie discuss the difference between worldly joy and biblical joy. They explore how worldly joy is based on external circumstances and is temporary, while biblical joy is an internal byproduct of a relationship with Jesus Christ. They emphasize that joy is a choice and can be found by fixing our eyes on Jesus and trusting in God's goodness. T...

Send us Fan Mail We are continuing our month-long series on peacemaking and on this episode we chat with Donna Jones the author of the book, Healthy Conflict Peaceful life, a biblical guide for graceful communication and lasting resolution. It focuses on the important theme of constructive communication-expressing thoughts, feelings, and opinions with grace, truth, and without any regrets. I’ve re...

Send us Fan Mail In the June version of our MomQ Mingle we are talking about peacekeeping. What does it look like and how is it different than what we see in our culture? Candace and Annie chat with Julie Whitehurst about some practical ways we can be peacemakers in our homes, particularly when the kids are home all day everyday! Support the show Discover more about MomQ

Send us Fan Mail “When we fix things for our kids so they don’t have to feel the intensity of their emotions, we take away the opportunity for them to learn resiliency.” We continue our mental health month series with a conversation with Lindsey Werner, LPC and one of our favorite MomQ speakers. She talks about one of the most challenging yet essential jobs as parents- helping them to establish re...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Mental Health month and we’re kicking off with an honest conversation about how we should navigate issues like depression, loneliness and anxiety from a biblical perspective. Candace and Annie share their own personal struggles with mental health and testimony of how God delivered them while using their experience to help others. This is a must-listen episode if you or someon...

Send us Fan Mail We are excited to have Jayme Gradwell on our show for our last episode in our spiritual growth series! Jayme is the host of the fabulous and popular christian women’s podcast, She Speaks Life, where she gives women the space to share their stories of how God has strengthened their faith and transformed their lives.  Today we get the privilege of hearing her share her own personal...

Send us Fan Mail It's been a wonderful semester of learning how to build our homes, and our families on the rock of Christ (Matthew 7:24-27). This is a special episode as Candace summarizes our lessons with actionable points for how we can build our families on solid ground. We also get to hear from three moms from our community about how God has led them to build a strong family. I think you...

Send us Fan Mail The Bible says we are to mature in our faith but how does that work? Is it all up to us or does God play a role? Maybe you have tried to nurture your faith but you just don’t feel like God hears your prayers. Maybe you are in a period of waiting for Him to move but he has been silent. Or maybe you are angry with Him because your life hasn’t turned out the way you wanted it to? Why...

Send us Fan Mail At the end of the day, we all want our home to be full of peace, love, forgiveness and joy. But what control do we have with the vibe of our household? Annie teaches on how we can turn to scripture for instructions on using our words and actions to reflect Jesus: beneficial, honorable and encouraging. The words we chose to speak to our children, our kids, and others around us can...

Send us Fan Mail God invites us into a deep and abiding relationship with Him. But, we often settle for mediocre, unfruitful lives because we let the cares/weeds of the world distract us. Are there areas of your spiritual life that might need attention? Maybe some dead branches need to be cleared away? Maybe the  soil needs to be activated with some new spiritual disciplines or maybe mentorship? ...

Send us Fan Mail "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18 Peace is something all of us desire. But relationships are hard. Being a mom, a wife, a spouse and friend can often lead to conflict. How do we become peacemakers in the most challenging situations? Julie teaches on how we can build strong families by pursuing peace by turning o...

Send us Fan Mail "Where you treasure is, there your heart will be" - Matthew 6:21 God tells us that what we treasure most is directly tied to the condition of our heart. But the reality is the gods of money, achievement, possessions and success are always trying to capture our attention. How do we reframe our mindset, and the culture of our family to value what God values most? Candace t...

Send us Fan Mail Do any of these scenarios sound familiar: You catch yourself scrolling through Instagram looking at other moms' seemingly perfect family vacations, immaculate playrooms or home-cooked meals and feel an overwhelming sense of inadequacy? Or do you spend hours meticulously planning every detail of your child's activities but end up being frustrated by unexpected challenges...