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

Do you need more joy in your motherhood? Get your free download of 5 Ways to Increase Your Joy Level Today here! Abbie Halberstadt , mom of 10, and the lady behind @m.is.for.mama on Instagram, joins me today to share her wisdom on how hard does not equal bad. We all have challenges and hard things in our lives and in motherhood. We can look at these as things to escape or as opportunities to grow!...

A listener recently asked: "How do I make sure my older kids are getting the biblical teaching and discipleship they need when I have a bunch of little ones as well that require a lot of my time?" Today Angie Tolpin is on the show to answer this question! Angie has lots of experience discipling her bigs, middles, and littles as a mom of 9 children aged 23 years to 2 years old. You will f...

Angie Tolpin joins me today to share her wisdom on intentional mothering. Angie is a Sister in Christ, a wife, a Mom of nine, and a Grandma who has homeschooled her children for the past 20 years, graduated three and has six more that she is currently educating. She has been married to her husband Isaac for 23 years and together they have built businesses, homestead on their 6 acre farm, they have...

Do you want a crazy cool family? Today I am talking with Suzanne Manning, who along with her husband Don, has just that! As a mom of 7 grown children who love the Lord, she shares her wisdom on topics such as building family culture, empowering and equipping our children to stand for righteousness, encouraging our husbands, and more! Connect with Suzanne at https://www.crazycoolfamily.com For show...

Sandy Cooper is back on the show today to give us some powerful wisdom and truth about how to walk in peace when our lives feel crazy and out of balance. Together we tackle some real-life situations and discuss what "balance" is and isn't in a mom's life. No matter what you're going through right now, you will feel more grounded and empowered through this conversation. For sh...

Happy Summer! This one question will help us cut through the noise and overwhelm we get bombarded with. Be encouraged! Join my email list here! Check out kirstenvossler.com for show notes, blog posts, and more!

Join Morgan Dabney and me in our conversation today all about rejoicing in motherhood. You will hear Morgan share about her struggles in her early years of motherhood, and the heart and mindset change that has led her to the place of delight she enjoys in motherhood now. I was blessed and encouraged by our conversation, and I know you will be too! Connect with Morgan on Instagram Join my email lis...

Dena Dyer is a wife, mom, writer, and speaker, and she has a new Bible study available for moms! Listen in to our conversation about the faithfulness of God in motherhood, and Dena’s heart and encouragement for moms.  For show notes and more, visit kirstenvossler.com Join my email list here! Connect with Dena at denadyer.com 5-Minute Bible Study for Moms Eugene Peterson Devotional

Do you want to begin teaching your children how to study the Word of God? In this short episode, Natalia Drumm shares some great insights on how we can do this in a really simple, practical way. For complete show notes, visit kirstenvossler.com/podcast Connect with Natalia nataliadrumm.com

I am happy to welcome my friend and fellow podcaster, Natalia Drumm to the show today! We had a great conversation about how to get started in studying the Bible. You will be encouraged and inspired to dig into Scripture and grow your relationship with God! Check out all the show notes at kirstenvossler.com/podcast/106 (there are lots of links today!) Connect with Natalia at nataliadrumm.com

Welcome to Summer of Friends 2023! I have a new friend on the show today. Elizabeth Andreyevskiy is here to share stories and helpful insights and mind shifts that will help us leave an emotionally healthy legacy. She’s a wife, mom of 4, and a stress coach for Christian moms. I was encouraged and challenged by our conversation, and I know you will enjoy it too! Get show notes and more at kirstenvo...

How do you survive when Mom is sick (or early pregnant)? You've got to keep life going for your family, but you're exhausted and sick on the couch. I have some ideas for you today! And let's talk potty training! admittedly not my favorite mom job, but I've found what works best for us, and I'm sharing that with you in this episode. Spoiler alert: it's about as no-frills as...

We talk all the time about how children are a gift and a blessing (they are!), but did you know that YOU, Mama, are a gift to them too? I'm so glad you're here--I've been waiting to share this special episode with you for months now. Let's go! Sign up for my email list here. Find show notes and more encouragement at kirstenvossler.com

Hi! I'm jumping in mid-week to share some ways that Mother's Day can be pressure-free and amazing this year! kirstenvossler.com

Happy. Sad. Excited. Mad. Emotions can be BIG and leave us wondering what to do with them (even the good ones!). I'm sharing some real life stories today about how to working through my own emotions and helping my kids work through theirs in a way that is a blessing to the family and brings honor to the Lord. I would love to connect with you every month via my newsletter! Join my email list an...

I have good news for you today! While it sometimes feels like we have to figure everything out on our own, or research our brains out to come to an educated decision on something, or read allll the parenting books to know what to do, WE DO NOT! As believers, the Holy Spirit lives inside us and will teach us what we need to know and what we need to do in every situation we may find ourselves in. To...

Episode 100! Let's celebrate together! To enter for the 100 Episode Giveaway, join my email list here and share the show with a friend. Giveaway closes May 1, 2023, and the winner will be notified by email. Today I am answering three great questions: How do I train my strong-willed toddler to obey? What is the biggest challenge you've had to overcome as a mom? My children's constant ar...

Last week we discovered WHY we want to teach our children to obey--this week we are talking about HOW to do that using Biblical examples and practical wisdom. No matter the age of your child, you will come away from this episode encouraged and better equipped to teach them to obey. We are talking details from toddlers to teens. May you have a blessed week, friend! Join my free email list here. Get...

Obedience can feel like a controversial topic in our world today. But in God's economy, it is an avenue for BLESSING! We are exploring many Scriptures today that will bring not only clarity in why we teach obedience, but also the heart behind God's command for children to obey their parents. We talked about: Ephesians 6:1-4 Exodus 20:12 Proverbs 1:8-9 Proverbs 6:20-23 Genesis 18:19 Deutero...

I've been a mother for over 13 years and have 9 children. As I've grown in experience as a mother some of the things that I did with my older children I have changed or adjusted, and some things have remained the same. Want to know what they are? Listen in today! What things have you changed or kept the same in your motherhood journey? Tell me here! Please share the podcast with a friend!  Fo...

Do you ever feel like survival mode is going to last forever? Struggle to know how to take time for friendship and romance in your marriage? Have you wondered how to get a rest when there always seems like there's something to do? In today's Q&A episode I'm answering ALL THREE of these questions!  I want to answer YOUR question on the podcast! Ask it here. Come on over to kirstenvossler.c...

There are many voices constantly vying for our attention. Today I'm sharing three things we WANT to listen to that will benefit our lives, and have the power to change the way we think about ourselves, our lives, and others. (Spoiler alert: It's actually one Voice three ways.)  Join my email list here to be included in the survey this month! View show notes and read the blog at kirstenvossler...

What do you say when someone asks how you are? If you're anything like me, at least half the time you respond, "I'm BUSY!" Today on the show I'm sharing with you why I am kicking the "busy" out of my vocabulary, and what I'm replacing it with. Thanks for leaving your review for the show wherever you're listening today! Join my free email list to get access to the podcast survey and help me make so...

Life can feel like a lot, and there are times when mamas feel a little (or a lot) burned out. I'm sharing from my own life today about ways that I've learned to reset in the midst of a full life. Whether you have older children and can get alone for a time to refresh yourself, or you have little ones and not a lot of "getting out" options, this episode is for YOU! I pray you'll be blessed, encoura...

In today's episode I'm answering questions from listeners like YOU! I'm sharing some of our family's tips for eating well, including sourcing, storing, and preparing food, AND talking about my experience with postpartum (after baby) hair loss and how I mitigate it.  Submit YOUR question for a future episode here! To check out Azure Standard, click here .  For show notes with links to eve...