Praise, Prayer & Protein

Send us Fan Mail Summer doesn't have to feel like survival mode. In this season one finale of Praise, Prayer & Protein, we're talking about simple summer rhythms that help your family thrive without mom burning out. From meal planning and chore systems to summer schedules, bucket lists, life skills, and letting go of perfection, this episode is packed with practical encouragement for...

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m sharing why summer camp has always held such a special place in my heart ❤️ As a little girl, church camp was the highlight of my summer — swimming, crafts, chapel, camp songs, muddy obstacle courses, cabin laughs, and friendships I looked forward to all year long. What I didn’t realize then was that while I was busy having fun seeds of faith were being planted in my...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein , I’m sitting down with my sweet friend Kayla Bishop to chat all about movement, motherhood, protein, hormones, and why so many moms are running on empty. We’re talking honestly about:  ✨ trying to workout with little kids at home  ✨ why I thought gyms were my only option  ✨ my journey from YouTube workouts to Lean Summer  ✨ why my pan...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Mother’s Day episode, I’m sharing my personal journey to becoming a mom of seven 🤍 From early marriage and unexpected pregnancy, to seasons of waiting, surrender, and trusting God with our family size this story is filled with real moments, challenges, and so much joy. I also share some of my labour experiences, the turning points along the way, and how our family...

Send us Fan Mail April has been one of the busiest months we’ve had as a family and instead of trying to do it all, I’ve been leaning into a few simple things that are actually helping everything run smoother. In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 things saving my life right now —from meal planning and simple dinners, to visible calendars, supportive kids, and even scheduling in takeout 🙌 If you’re...

Send us Fan Mail Sickness in a house full of kids is… inevitable 🤍 And if you’re anything like me, it used to bring on so much stress and anxiety — especially when plans had to be cancelled and everything felt out of control. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what happened in our home right before Easter break when the stomach bug made its way through our family one by one… and how differently I ha...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m sharing what Easter looks like in our home as a big family 🤍 From Palm Sunday to Easter Monday, I’m walking you through the traditions we’ve built over the years — how they’ve changed as our kids have grown, and how we try to keep the focus on what Easter is really about in the middle of all the fun and chaos. We talk about:  • what Good Friday looked like...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by one of my best friends, April, who is visiting from Nova Scotia. We’ve been friends since university, and our friendship has grown through long distance, raising kids, and doing life together through both the fun and hard seasons. We’re talking all about what friendship looks like in this stage of life — from voice notes and FaceTimes to praying each other thro...

Send us Fan Mail Last week’s episode about mom rage sparked so many honest messages from moms who felt seen and encouraged — thank you to everyone who reached out and shared your stories. If you haven’t listened yet, I would encourage you to go back and give it a listen. This week we’re shifting the conversation to something that often gets overlooked in busy family life: our marriages . When you’...

Send us Fan Mail Last week on the podcast, my friend Crystal and I talked about something many moms experience but few talk about openly — mom anger . And then… I had a moment. After a full week of March break fun, exhaustion, noise, and overstimulation finally caught up with me. As we were packing up to leave our cottage, something inside of me snapped and I completely lost my temper with my fami...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my bestest friends, Crystal — a woman I met 13 years ago when we were both stay-at-home moms with little kids. With the “2016 trend” floating around social media, we started looking back at those early motherhood years — snow days, fancy hot chocolates, beach trips, small groups, and doing life side by side. And we realized something i...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting isn’t a recipe — but there are ingredients. In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein , I’m reflecting on a powerful sermon we heard on Sunday about “A Recipe for Christian Parenting” and what it actually looks like in real life. We’re talking about: ✨ Direction & Devotion — why faith is more caught than taught  ✨ Development & Discipline — loving boundar...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Family Day 🤍 In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that makes connection so much easier in our homes understanding your child’s love language. Before we jump into family fun, I wanted to share how learning the five love languages for kids has completely changed the way we connect in our big family. When you understand how each child gives and receives love, it b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein , Micah joins me for a practical, real-life conversation all about how to budget — without overwhelm, guilt, or restriction. We walk step-by-step through what budgeting actually looks like in our home, how to set up clear and realistic categories, and why comparing budgeted vs. actual spending is where real progress happens. Micah al...

Send us Fan Mail Before we pull out spreadsheets and start talking budgets, we need to have this conversation first. In this episode, we’re chatting about why money matters, what financial freedom really looks like, and how getting clear with your finances can bring more peace (and way less stress) into your home. This is the mindset episode — the one that sets you up to feel confident and ready b...

Send us Fan Mail Every year between Boxing Day and New Year’s, I take a quiet afternoon to look back on the year behind me and gently look ahead to what’s next. For years, I did this by setting goals across a few simple categories — faith, family, health, friendships, and personal growth. Nothing fancy or overwhelming… just intentional rhythms for the season of motherhood I was in. Last year, I de...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to laugh, guess, and shout answers — because today’s episode is ALL Christmas trivia! 🎄✨ I invited my good friend Sarah the trivia pro, to join me for a festive, family-friendly episode you can listen to while wrapping gifts, baking, or road-tripping to visit family this holiday season!  We’re covering four rounds of trivia:  🎬 Christmas Movies  🎶 Christmas Songs  🎁...

Send us Fan Mail Christmas traditions can be magical… but they can also feel overwhelming when life is busy and expectations are high. In this episode, I’m sharing the traditions Micah and I grew up with, the ones we’ve carried into our home as parents of seven, and the ones we’ve gently let go of as the seasons of our family have changed. From becoming a mom on Christmas morning , to the cozy rhy...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with three of my boys — Isaiah, Zeke, and Jedi — to talk ALL things Christmas in a big family. ❤️🎄 From early-morning excitement to our favourite traditions, treats, games, and the beautiful chaos that comes with having seven kids… the boys share what Christmas really feels like in our home. You’ll hear their honest though...

Send us Fan Mail This time of year can be a lot . Between Christmas concerts, baking marathons, shopping lists, and all the moving parts of mom life—it’s easy to feel like the season is running you over instead of the other way around. In this episode, we’re talking about how to slow down and truly soak in the season with intention, joy, and peace. 💛 I’m sharing five rhythms that help me stay gro...

Send us Fan Mail Hey friend — today we’re chatting all about how to have a Frugalicious Christmas ! 🎄 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the cooking, baking, shopping, and spending that comes with the holidays, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through 3 simple steps to plan your own Frugalicious Christmas — plus sharing 10 practical ways to save money this season without losing the ma...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sharing how my Fall Meal Matrix has saved me hours in the kitchen and hundreds on groceries! 🍲 Learn how to build your own five-category, forty-meal system that makes meal planning simple, flexible, and stress-free. You’ll walk away with practical steps to create rhythms in your kitchen that actually work for your family — not against it. 👉 Grab your free Fa...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of Mic’d Up with Mom , I sat down with my daughter Jaelyn — the only girl with six brothers! 💪💖 We answered questions from YOU and had such a fun and heartfelt chat about faith, friendships, family, and what it’s like growing up in a big, busy house. This is a beautiful conversation for any parent who wants to build stronger connections with their daughter or...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sharing how building simple family rhythms can turn everyday chaos into calm. From my early days working in daycare to life now as a mom of seven, I’ve learned that rhythms don’t have to be perfect to be powerful—they just need to serve your family. As you listen, take a few moments to reflect on these questions: ☕ What part of your day feels the most chaotic...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🦃🍂 In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few of the traditions our family loves this time of year, and then I’m opening up about 10 things I’m especially thankful for in this season of life. From little joys to big blessings, here’s what’s filling my heart with gratitude right now: 📖 Bible 365 🚌 Bus Walks 🏋️‍♀️ At-Home Workouts ⛪ Church Community 🍁 C...