The 5 Minute Mom Podcast

Today, we are joined by the lovely Emily Jensen, co-host of the amazing podcast Risen Motherhood. In 2016, Emily started the podcast with her sister in law Laura Wifler after a discussion on potty training….and today they've had over 4 million downloads! But, what I love about Emily is that she's still right in the trenches with us as busy moms and as she's leading so many women, she's still cling...

Does the thought of fasting strike dread in you? Do you know how to fast with a Biblical purpose? Do you know how to plan and prepare for a fast? On this episode, we'll explore the spiritual discipline of fasting and I'll give 3 encouraging reminders for busy moms and 3 resources to help you grow in the spiritual discipline of fasting

Amy Gannett is an anointed Bible teacher, a dedicated theologian, and a gifted writer. Our family loves her line of discipleship tools from her company Tiny Theologians. Amy's life and work remind us that theology--simply, the study of God-- is for everyone, at every age. Today, we are going to chat about why we need to return to robust theology in our personal studies, home, and churches—and how...

Do we act if we "own" our time and money, or do we see ourselves of good managers of what God has entrusted to us? In this episode, we will discuss stewardship and how we perceive or time and money. I'll also share 3 ways moms can pursue stewardship and 3 resources suggestions to help you grow in this spiritual discipline.

Listen, I know I don't have to encourage moms to serve! THEY. NEVER. STOP! However, on this episode, I'll walk you through a series of questions to help you check your heart motivations to determine whether you are serving from a place of love, gratitude, and gladness--or obligation. One leads to joy...one leads to burnout I'll also share 3 practical ways to implement it into your family life and...

Ashley LeMuiex is strong, wise, and inspiring and it's such an honor to share her testimony with you.   This week, Ashley released her new book Born to Shine where she shares the struggle of losing her two children after 4 years, through an unexpected, contested adoption. Ashley gets gut-level honest about grief, depression, and trauma—but also the hope she found in God and the wonderful gift of f...

Evangelism is simply telling others about what God has done in our life and what He has done for them. So why does it feel so hard? In this episode, I'll give 3 encouraging reminders for busy moms about evangelism, 3 pratical ways to pratice this spiritual discipline, and 3 resources to help you grow.    

Today's episode is like a tidal wave of truth as Sarah Mae shares her testimony of forgiving her alcoholic mother and learning to live free as a mom and daughter of Christ.

Who or what is on the throne of your worship? Today, we will explore the spiritual discipline of worship and examine whether our worship is genuine or in vain. I'll also share 3 encouraging reminders about worship and 3 resources!        

Val Woerner joins the podcast today to talk about prayer and her new book Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday .   We discuss how important having the right perspective on motherhood is, how to learn to recognize your grumpy triggers, and how we can allow God to use motherhood to spiritually refine us.

How different could your outlook be today if you prayed? How different could your circumstance look next year if you prayed? How different would your home, your community, your world, your eternity be....if you prayed? Join me today as we dive into the spiritual discipline of prayer. I'll give you 3 reminders about prayer as a busy mom, 3 practical ways to pursue it, and 3 of my favorite resources...

I couldn't possibly think of a better heart and mind to come and pour into us as we explore spiritual disciplines and Bible study! Jen is a powerful teacher and a faithful scholar of the Bible and today she's going to challenge us, encourage us, and remind us of life-giving truth. We talk about how to study the Bible during this busy season of motherhood, how to study God's Word in a way that will...

Do you wish you read your Bible more or knew how to study it more effectively? Do you feel too busy as mom? Too discouraged by all your failures to start again?  In the spiritual disciplines series--I'll give you three encouraging reminders as a busy mom, three creative ideas for implementing more of that discipline, and three resource recommendations!    

If you've ever felt less than, underqualified for your calling, or frustrated with your weakness do not miss this interview with speaker, author, and entreprenuer Jess Connolly. We talk about our ideal self vs our true self, why we need to "quit" in a lot of areas of life, and why calling trumps capacity. She also encourages moms to stay present and faithful to the ministry within their own homes.

Today, we are going to kick off our NEW series on spiritual disciplines. We'll explore what they are, how and why we should pursue them in the craziness of motherhood, and why they REALLY are better than Netflix and cake ;)  

I promised and it's finally here--an episode for all the mamas out there raising those amazing boys into mighty, KINGDOM men! I couldn't be MORE excited to share this interview with the lovely, wise, real, and inspiring Monica Swanson. We chatted about what your son needs most from you, why adventure and awesome role models are a must, and how to challenge them to be men of character. (And a side...

Have you ever said, "I could never..."? I used to say "I could NEVER foster." But today, I want to share the sweet ways God invited me in...despite my doubt. I'll share some encouragement for those who feel like God is calling them into something deeper and harder than they ever expected.

Whether you are sending your kid to daycare for the first time, opening up your homeschool curriculum, watching your kid walk into Kindergarten or High School...or watch your baby drive off to college....this prayer is for you.     

One of the last commandments Jesus gave us on this earth was to go and make disciplines. But, if we are honest, it can sometimes seem like an intimdating task. How can we truly help other women grow and walk closer with Jesus and know His word in a way that makes a lasting impact?   I'm so thankful for today's guest today's guest Kandi Gallaty. Kandi is author of the new book Disciple Her and She...

In a summer rut as a mom? Has the screen become your child's summer babysitter? Do you feel like the least crafty mom in the world? Today, the founder and CEO of Craft Box Girls Lynn Lilly empowers moms of every craftiness level to tap into their inner creativity. She'll teach us how to use affordable, everyday items to keep our kids happy, busy, and developing healthy minds.

Today's listener question is "What does the Bible say about self-care" and today...The 5 Minute Mom Podcast is actually 6 minutes long because it's a topic I'm so passionate about. :) Mama friends, God wants us to live in abundance but we can't drink salt water to quench our thirst. Join me today as I share my heart, break down this topic, and introduce our new fall series!

Today, Nina Schmidgall joins us to talk about the book she recently co-authored with her husband Joel called "Praying Circles Around Your Marriage"

On today's episode, Audra answers the listener question: "How can I keep my marriage a priority in the chaos of motherhood?"    

As a busy mom, does fun feel frivolous? Have you forgotten how to laugh and enjoy life? Today, our amazing guest Mandy Arioto (mom to teens and CEO of MOPS International) shares the inspirational story of how she rediscovered fun as a parent and how it revolutionized her family. She'll also share the fascinating reasons why having fun helps us live more productive, charismatic, and God-honoring li...

I had something totally different planned today but God has a reminder about the future for someone out there. I don't know who you are, but God does, and this one is for you!