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

I have a secret.... I found out how to turn drudgery into joy! On today's show I'm sharing all the details with you. It's not hard; in fact, it's so simple it may often be overlooked. But this one thing can turn bedtime, folding socks, and tying little shoes from a drudgery into a joy. Listen in. I know you're going to be encouraged today! For show notes and more, visit kirstenvossler.com Join my...

Dear mama, do you know how very dearly you are loved? When we come into a real understanding of His great love for us, we can allow that love to flow through us to our families, friends, and the world. Knowing who we are in God's great love is key to having a right relationship with the world around us. Today we are digging into truth from the Word of God that will teach us this very thing. I'm so...

Is it ever hard to find time to connect with God? I know it can be for me! Today I'm sharing three ways that have been proven tried and true for making connection with Jesus in my own life. I'm so glad you're here!  Check out the show notes and more at kirstenvossler.com Let's be email friends! Sign up for my free email list here. 

It's our first full Q&A episode! Today we are discussing getting babies to sleep through the night, what devotional books I recommend for moms, and even what to do with all the socks!? It's going to be fun! Let's jump right in. For show notes with links to everything we talked about, visit kirstenvossler.com/podcast/88 Join my free email list here

We love our kids, and we love motherhood, but it's no secret that sometimes motherhood just feels hard. What do we do then? Is it still possible to appreciate the gift and calling of motherhood when we are in a challenging season? Today I am sharing with you some powerful truths from Scripture, and encouragement that will bless you and equip you to keep on with the mission to which God has called...

It’s winter right now in the northern hemisphere, and it can feel like the dark and cold is overwhelming and never ending. As someone who lives in the northern United States, I have definitely done my share of complaining about winter weather and darkness. To be honest, I kind of made myself miserable, just trying to grit my teeth and make it through the dark days until the time changed and the da...

Have you ever taken a moment to consider the world-changing potential of your child? God has put a gift and calling on every one of our lives--our children included! Very often in Scripture we see that when society has a problem, God sends a baby with a calling to change or fix it. He has put our little ones in our particular families for a reason, and we have the ability to raise them to impact t...

Happy New Year! We are getting back to the basics and reminding ourselves of some key things we already know about motherhood. It's imperative to rehearse the things we already know so that we don't slip in our understanding of their importance. Today I'm sharing three things to remember about motherhood. Join my email list and help me make this show even better (and get a free gift)! Click here....

In Luke 1, Mary bursts out with an ecstatic song of praise to God for His faithfulness. Reading this inspired me to ask the question "what is my song?" And I'm asking this same question of all of us today: What is YOUR song? What has God done in your life this year that you want to remember and praise Him for?  Exciting things are brewing for Rejoicing in Motherhood in 2023! Join me in making...

Today’s episode has a special gift for you inside it: a moment of peace. Take time to pause and reflect, or just quiet your soul and rest a moment. You are loved and treasured by the Lord. Enjoy a blessing from His heart and a few moments of peace and tranquility. Connect with me by email Sign up for my free email list and receive a free gift just for you! For show notes and more, visit kirstenvos...

December is here, and we are preparing for the holidays! Does this sound fun or stressful? Join me today as we talk about how the preparations and holidays can be fun and fulfilling when we decide their purpose rather than have an attitude of perfectionism. (Psst…YOU get to decide the purpose of each thing that you and your family choose to do!) Sign up for my newsletter here! Connect with me here...

We focus a lot on looking at our children's future, seeing their potential, and moving them toward their destinies--as well we should! This is a key part of raising them! Today I'm encouraging us to not forget to cherish and treasure our children right where they are today. They are already special and wonderful, and a gift from heaven.  For show notes and more encouragement, visit kirstenvos...

Let's talk about thankfulness! Did you know that thankfulness actually makes us expectant to see God's goodness? I'm joined by a tiny co-host today, and we have a little chat about the importance and blessing of being thankful.  Join my free email list here: kirstenvossler.com/newsletter For show notes and more encouragement visit kirstenvossler.com

What is the story that plays in your head? What inner narrative are you listening to? In this episode I am sharing some things the Lord is teaching me about being aware of what's running through my head, and how to flip the script when what I'm thinking/believing/listening to doesn't line up with God's Word or His heart.  Are you learning from and being encouraged by this podcast? Please leav...

We've heard a lot about "taking thoughts captive" for probably most of our lives. But what does it actually mean, and how can we practically work it out in our every day mothering? God has been teaching me a lot about this recently, and I'm excited you're here today so I can share some of this with you.  Check out Girlfriends in the Word podcast with Natalia Drumm for a great Scripture study!...

I'm back with a new conversation and BRAND NEW content with my friend Sandy Cooper! We are discussing some compelling reasons to take a social media break (for example, did you know it is literally changing the way we think?!), and Sandy invites us to join her on a 7-day challenge to Make Social Media Small, starting November 1, 2022. Listen to the end to hear my personal story about recent strugg...

Welcome to the Fall Favorites series! We are sharing some of the most-loved episodes with you that will bless you in your motherhood journey. For show notes for this episode, visit kirstenvossler.com/podcast/9 Ask your question on the show!

Welcome to the Fall Favorites series! We are sharing some of the most-loved episodes with you that will bless you in your motherhood journey. For show notes for this episode, visit kirstenvossler.com/podcast/47 Ask your question on the show!

Welcome to the Fall Favorites series! We are sharing some of the most-loved episodes with you that will bless you in your motherhood journey. For show notes for this episode, visit kirstenvossler.com/podcast/34 Ask your question on the show!

Welcome to the Fall Favorites series! We are sharing some of the most-loved episodes with you that will bless you in your motherhood journey. For show notes for this episode, visit kirstenvossler.com/podcast/20 Download the Healthy Kids Cheat Sheet

Welcome to the Fall Favorites series! We are sharing some of the most-loved episodes with you that will bless you in your motherhood journey.  For show notes for this episode, visit kirstenvossler.com/podcast/7

Sibling rivalry does NOT have to be a thing in your family! When we have God's perspective and heart about adding a new life to our family, that will rub off on our kids and teach them to delight in the gift of a new baby as well. In Question Time, I'm sharing some tried and true tips for getting a nursing toddler ready to share mommy with a new baby.  Ask your question on the podcast! For sh...

Naming our children is a big deal, and can be a challenge! In this episode I tell some stories about our adventure in naming our children, and share how my husband and I, who normally have very different taste in names, have tapped into a way of going about it that eliminates the stress and brings us into alignment every time! Access the episode I mentioned about hearing God's voice here. In Quest...

There are so many decisions to make when you're pregnant and planning a birth--and even more as you have your baby and move into everyday motherhood! How do we make these decisions with a Kingdom mindset? If you want to go beyond natural thinking and dig into making decisions with the Lord, this episode is for you!  In Question Time, I'm answering a question about what to do with a fussy newb...

Birth is exciting! And it encompasses more than just the physical--our souls and spirits are also affected and can be prepared for the miracle of birth! Today I'm talking all about this and sharing some personal stories and resources that have been helpful for me in preparing for birth and the postpartum time. Would you like to join my email list to stay in the loop with what's happening in my lif...