The 5 Minute Mom Podcast

On this episode, Michelle is the founder of She Works His Way (swHw), a business training hub where working women can support one another, take business training courses and gain the tools as women of faith. Michelle's heart and business are rooted in scripture and today we are going to talk about how to keep Godly perspectives on work, why we should keep our families as a priority, and how you ca...

My pastor uses a phrase that I love. He reminds us that God is sovereign and already knows all. He says, "when God asks a question, it's for our benefit--not His." Today, I pull out some of the questions Jesus asked in the gospels so that we can reflect on what God might be asking us today.   For today's show notes, visit AudraHaney.com

JJ Heller is a heartfelt singer and songwriter, whose success in the music industry was unplanned and unexpected. On this episode, JJ shares: -The amazing testimony of how God took her from the basketball court to the radio and millions of listeners all over the globe -Her battle with anxiety and panic attacks and how she overcomes -How motherhood has shaped her faith and music -How she measures t...

The snow day delay allowed me to grab my sweet husband for a few quick minutes so he could join me on today's episode. Together, we share some of the spiritual parenting advice that we were given early on--that are SO grateful now that our oldest daughter is almost 5 years old. This handsome husband of mine is the best dad in the world and you'll love hearing his heart today.    

Today, I share some encouragement from the story of when Jesus fed the hungry crowd of 5,000--with just two fish and 5 loaves of bread. We'll examine why it is important to thank God and bask in His abundance- especially in the areas where we feel like we are lacking. For today's show notes or to get free Monday Mom Devotionals, visit AudraHaney.com  

My heart could explode today because I get the great joy and honor of introducing you to my friend, my business coach, true supermom, and boss lady Alli Worthington. Alli is the author of 3 books, an amazing podcaster, a teaching pastor, business coach to so many, and the founder and CEO of Blissdom Conference. We cover a lot of ground in this one: Alli's brave journey of starting her own company...

There really is a season for everything. Motherhood can be one of the most beautiful and one of the most challenging. Today, I share a visual God used to teach me about embracing seasons--and some reminders about what to do you find yourself in a, particularly cold season spiritually.  

Today, we dive back into our amazing conversation with Jen Wise and The Bright Life. Jen shares some practical ways of how her family started to slow down, break down the lie of busyness, and reclaim their health & energy to live and love well. For today's show notes, visit AudraHaney.com    

What do you do when God's calling feels too hard? How in the world can we give it all up for Him? Today, I share one of my favorite true stories about how God met one couple in the most beautiful way when they stepped out in faith to follow Him. You'll be blown away by the detailed and intimate way God showed up for them in one of the hardest season of life.   For today's show notes, visit AudraHa...

We live in a "do more", "try harder", "go faster", and "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" kind of world. But, today on the podcast, author Jen Wise shares her powerful testimony behind her book T he Bright Life: 40 Invitations to Reclaim The Energy For A Full Life. On this episode she shares: Her family's journey out of a deep pit of busyness and striving How holistic faith—that reaches into ev...

HAPPY 2019! I love the new year, new starts, setting goals, and resets. But, it's also the time of year where I can tend to start striving and trying to force things to happen in my own effort. But today, I share five reminders to keep you out of a striving mindset and keep you in the unforced rhythms of God's amazing grace.

Everyone around you may be singing "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" but what do you do when Christmas feels hard? If we are honest, the holidays can remind us of recent loss, brokenness, and just how much our lives don't look like a Hallmark movie. If you are feeling emotionally, and spiritually stressed--I have a few reminders for you in this episode to help you get to the New Year feel...

It's been 10 years since we fell in love with Francesca Battistelli's first album Paper Heart. And since all those dents in her fender and rips in her jeans—and all the albums we've adored in between—Francesca has married and is now the mom of 4 kids! And, in addition to being a busy mom, she just released her latest album Own It . Today, we talk about how motherhood has shaped her latest music, h...

Happy Thanksgiving week! This episode, I just wanted to share some exciting podcast news and say thank you. Also, I'll be sharing about my trip to Thailand next week, the ministry and rescue home I'll be working with, and how you can pray! For more information, you can also visit AudraHaney.com  

Are you and your spouse practicing "financial foreplay"? We all know that honesty in marriage is so important. But today, Cherie Lowe is helping us take what we know intuitively one step further as we talk about the book she co-authored with her husband titled "Your Money, Your Marriage". Cherie and I explore how money, intimacy, and sex are all connected and how unity in our finances can lead to...

It's so important to have a tribe, women of substance who can build you up and a support system in this stretching time of life. But, how can moms avoid feeling isolated and get much needed adult time? When there's so much to juggle, how can young moms be intentional about seeking out meaningful relationships? Today, I share a few tips to help moms move forward in finding friends and Christ-honori...

It's the beginning of November and whether you are thinking about and protecting Thanksgiving—or your Christmas tree is already up--the holidays are officially coming. Today, I'm so honored to chat with my guest Becky Kiser about her book "Sacred Holidays: Less Chaos. More Jesus."   We have a wonderful talk about how we can keep the Christ at the center, incorporate Advent, and keep the season so...

As a Christian parent, do you struggle with the idea of Halloween? Wonder how your family can participate or if you even should? Today, I share four reasons why my family has decided to go out in our neighborhood, the parameters we set around costumes, and why we've decided to be light on a dark holiday. For more information or to get free Monday Mom Devotionals, visit AudraHaney.com    

Looking for practical and applicable help for meal time? Today, the beautiful Katie Farrell from Dash Dish joins us with advice on how to nourish our families both physically and spiritually--even in the busyness of daily life. There's so many tips in this one including how to simplify grocery shopping and meal planning, organic on a budget, clean eating for your picky eaters, easy ways to fuel ou...

Do you feel like you are drowning in changes now that baby has arrived? Ever felt like you are losing your identity in the throws of motherhood. Today, we tackle the topic of identity with a strong reminder of who you are in Christ...in every season of life.  

No one can feed me solid, life-giving theology in one breath and make me belly laugh the next like the Jesus-bearing Lisa Harper! She's written more books and Bible studies than I can count on my fingers and toes..but today we are talking about her newest release "Who's Your Daddy"--written with the world's cutest co-author, her daughter Missy! We cover so much ground in this one--including her be...

Have you taken inventory of your self-talk lately? What lies have you been believing and repeating in your head over and over? The hard elements of motherhood can create negative thought loops unlike anything else. Today, we are going to talk about how to flip the script on those lies and start to walk in freedom in those areas.

We may all be familiar with the Biblical teaching to "renew our minds" but it's so easy to get stuck in mental ruts or negative thought loops-- especially in motherhood. Today, author Hayley Morgan talks about her powerful new book "Preach To Yourself" and shares theology, science, and practical advice that can help us all renew our minds, close our head to heart gaps, and live in freedom in our t...

Waiting can be so hard! The Bible actually says that it can make the "heart sick". But, what do we do when we know we have a promise from God but have to wait for it? Today, we talk about how can we shift our attitudes and perspectives to make sure we honor God, use the timely wisely, and let waiting refine us in a beautiful way. For show notes and free Monday Mom Devotionals visit AudraHaney.com

Don't kids ask the best questions? Today, award-winning singer and songwriter Ellie Holcomb joins us on the podcast to talk about her latest projects--inspired by her daughter's question of "Who Sang The First Song?". We explore overcoming mommy guilt, what to do when your kids ask hard questions, why we all have a song, and more!   For today's show notes, visit AudraHaney.com