REJOICING IN MOTHERHOOD - Christian moms, Spirit-filled parenting, marriage, homeschool, big family

While bedridden with a broken leg, missionary Amy Charmichael wrote a beautiful poem titled “In Acceptance Lieth Peace”. Today’s conversation explores what that can look like in our daily lives as moms. www.kirstenvossler.com/podcast

Have you ever had a kid wake up screaming from a bad dream? In today’s episode we will discuss several important things to both hopefully prevent and conquer nightmares—and how to equip your kids to do so as well! Some takeaways: Keep scary stuff out Parents ask the Lord if there are any open doors for the enemy Don’t live in fear, but walk in wisdom Teach kids the power of the Name and Blood of J...

"It's not perfect, but..." Have you ever said that? Yes? So have I. But did you know that perfection is really a myth? Today we are going to talk about how to release yourself from the impossible standard of perfection and move into the beauty of excellence.  Today's question is from Kylie: How do you do naps with multiple littles? I would love to answer your question! Ask it here: kirstenvos...

Want to hear how our kids memorized Psalm 1? Today we will sing it for you! And with no extra charge for the cute baby singing along in the background. :)  Connect with Kirsten: kirstenvossler.com/askme Sign up for my email list and choose your free gift: kirstenvossler.com/freebies

Have you ever been called “Supermom”? Chances are you probably have. While moms need all the encouragement and cheering on we can get, today we are going to talk about why the “Supermom” title might put pressure on us rather than bring encouragement. And in our question time, I share my best tips about LAUNDRY and share what is working well for us right now with 10 people in the house. I want to a...

If you ever feel like you're the things you're doing in your day-to-day life are insignificant, this is the episode for you! We explore the truth that when we care for the least of these, we are caring for Jesus. You are going to be encouraged today! Today's question is a BIG one! How do you keep your kids healthy? Let's talk about it! Click here to get the Healthy Kids Quick-Reference Guide . To...

We all know Scripture memory is a great thing to do, but for some it may seem daunting. But never fear—today you’re going to learn 3 ways for you—and your kids—to hide the Word of God in your hearts quickly and easily. Today’s question is a great one: What are some ways you convey to your children your living faith in God, relationship with God? I would love to connect with you! Ask your question...

Have you ever had one of those days where everything was going crazy, and you had no idea how you got there? Me too. Today I'm going to share a small change that has made a major difference in how our days run: starting with Scripture. I tell how morning Bible time looks in our family, and let you in on a few behind-the-scenes tricks I use to make it flow as well as possible. I know you will be eq...

It’s a bonus episode day! I invited my friend, Angie Wooldridge to join me in a conversation about creating a homeschool schoolhouse! Listen in to hear Angie’s incredible testimony, and how she has joined up with another family to create a one-room schoolhouse in her own home! For show notes and resources, visit www.kirstenvossler.com Connect with me on Instagram @rejoicinginmotherhood Have a ques...

What do we do for preschool? In this episode, I will share our experience and a story from our homeschooling journey that will make your preschool days beautiful. Connect with me on Instagram! @rejoicinginmotherhood Ask your questions at kirstenvossler.com/askme Show notes and resources at kirstenvossler.com/podcast Get your free gift at kirstenvossler.com/freebies Coupon code for Sonlight at kirs...

Rejoicing in Motherhood is now on Instagram! @rejoicinginmotherhood How do you decide what is the best curriculum to use for your family? With all the choices available today, it can seem a daunting task! But never fear—today we will discuss five things that will help you choose the PERFECT curriculum for YOU! PLUS—I will share the curriculum we have chosen to use with our family, and why. Coupon...

Jeanne Dillon (my mom!) joins us today for this special bonus episode in which we have a great discussion about how homeschooling provides a great way to disciple our kids.  For show notes and resources, visit kirstenvossler.com/podcast To ask Kirsten a question, click here !

Can you really teach your kids? What if you don’t have formal training, or are worried your kids won’t learn from you? What about socialization, or special subjects? We answer all these questions and more in today’s episode! If you are thinking about homeschooling, or are curious about your friends who homeschool, this episode is for you! Ask your questions (homeschool-related or otherwise) at kir...

Welcome to a short series on Homeschooling! For the next 4 weeks, we are going to focus on various topics related to homeschooling, as there is a lot of interest about it these days, and I’ve heard from many families that they need help deciding if homeschooling is for them, and if so, HOW to do it! We are going to answer ALL of these questions in the coming weeks, and I have a couple of guests wi...

Moms are do-ers. We DO a LOT! Sometimes it can be easy to think our value comes from our productivity or our accomplishments. Those things are important, but they don’t determine our WORTH. Tune in today for an episode chock full of encouragement for YOU. Time to fill YOUR cup, mama! Speaking of getting everything done, our question of the week is: How do you get projects finished that are outside...

If you have kids, chances are you get awakened at night fairly frequently, or at least once in a while. In this episode you will find lots of encouragement for getting through these night wakings with grace and kindness, and I share a tip for helping babies learn to sleep on their own. Today’s question is: My kid wakes up SO early and I want more sleep and more time to myself. What can I do? Submi...

What kind of images does the word “discipline” conjure up for you? Oftentimes we equate discipline mostly with consequences, but have you ever stopped to consider that the root word of “discipline” is “disciple”? In this episode, we will discover how to shift our focus from correcting our kids to discipling our kids, and that in order to do that, we have to be disciples of our Lord, Jesus Christ....

Happy Independence Day! Let freedom ring from sea to shining sea! For show notes and resources, visit kirstenvossler.com

Summer is here! But moms don’t get a summer break, so how do we get rejuvenated in this season of change and rest? In this episode we will chat all about this, and I will help you discover how to recharge your spirit, soul, and body, so that you will get the deepest, most fulfilling rejuvenation possible. For our question today, I will take you on a little journey through a summer day at our house...

Do you love Jesus and long to spend time with Him, but find it hard with your full life with babies and little children? Mama, you are not alone! In this episode I interview a godly woman who has experienced this in her own life, and has a wonderful tool to share with us! She is none other than my mom, Jeanne Dillon! Jeanne has raised 3 awesome kids (if I do say so myself) to love the Lord, along...

Friends! The free gift on my website is LIVE!!! 5 Ways to Increase Your Joy Level Today! www.kirstenvossler.com/freebies Have you ever noticed how wildly conflicting parenting advice can be? If you’ve read or listened to anything parenting-related for more than 10 minutes, you’ve probably heard conflicting ideas, and have felt a bit confused. But there is a solution! In my years of mothering, I ha...

Are you tired, mama? Do you feel like you give and give, and wonder when YOU'RE going to get filled up? In this episode I share how God leads us gently, and holds us close to His heart. He cares for us as we care for others. Our question fits right in with this topic: How do I find time to get refreshed? In this season it seems like there is always something to do. Yes, mama, there is. Let’s talk...

Do you need some new ideas for how to encourage your kids? This episode is for YOU! Today we discuss 7 ways to encourage our kids (spoiler alert: they work on grownups too!). This is a fun-filled episode that I’m excited to share with you! I answer the fabulous question from Megan: How do you get your kids to eat their veggies? This was a super popular question, so if you have more ideas that I di...

Did you ever have something you scrimped and saved because there wasn’t very much of it, and you were pretty sure that if you ran out you wouldn’t get any more? Do we treat the unfathomable, immeasurable, powerful grace of God like a commodity that is limited and needs to be rationed? The truth is, God doesn’t ration His gift of grace—He is not going to run out! 2 Corinthians 9:8 AMP John 1:16 AMP...

The seemingly basic, everyday things that we do, like washing little faces, correcting behavior, and laughing at dumb jokes, MATTER. In this episode we will learn that the little things we do for the littlest and the least ones, we are actually doing for Jesus. It’s easy to overlook things we are doing as unimportant or insignificant, but to our children and to the Lord, there is nothing too small...