The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama

Submission can be a scary word for a lot of wives. In this episode, Jenna shares about her experiences with submission in marriage and how it has been a surprise blessing to her and her family. She speaks on how she shows respect to her husband and how even in the hardest instances of submission, it is better to be wrong together than right apart. She encourages listeners to consider how they resp...

In this episode, Jenna shares her thoughts about spiritual warfare, emphasizing the importance of discernment in recognizing spiritual influences in our lives. Jenna cautions against hastily attributing challenges to spiritual forces without prayer, advocating for a balanced approach to understanding both divine guidance and everyday obstacles.

In this episode, Jenna shares personal updates as she approaches the end of her pregnancy and reflects on her journey with prayer and holiness. She discusses the distractions that can arise in both prayer and the pursuit of holiness, emphasizing the importance of God's grace and encouragement found in scripture. Jenna's insights aim to inspire listeners to navigate their own struggles with...

In this episode, Jenna explores the biblical figures Lois and Eunice, who played a significant role in instilling faith in Timothy. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing faith in children through everyday conversations and integrating scripture into daily life. The discussion highlights practical ways to encourage faith-based discussions within families, drawing inspiration from the teachings...

In this episode, Jenna discusses the biblical character Abigail from 1 Samuel 25. She highlights Abigail's unique qualities, her bravery, and her diplomatic approach in a tense situation with David. Jenna draws parallels between Abigail's story and the importance of humility and understanding in modern conversations, especially in the political sphere. She encourages listeners to engage in civil d...

In this episode, Jenna delves into the stories of Leah and Rachel from Genesis, exploring themes of love, approval, and personal transformation. She reflects on Leah's struggles with her husband's preference for her sister Rachel and how Leah ultimately finds solace in her relationship with God. Jenna also shares her own experiences with social anxiety and the desire for approval, encourag...

In this episode, Jenna shares her personal journey as she approaches motherhood while exploring the complex stories of Rachel and Leah from the Bible. She delves into the themes of motherhood, personal fulfillment, and the generational wounds that affect family dynamics. Through Rachel's struggles with infertility and her eventual motherhood, Jenna reflects on the societal pressures and person...

In this Episode, Jenna Scott delves into the characteristics of the Proverbs 31 woman in the second part of the passage, emphasizing her strength, dignity, and the importance of serving her family. She reflects on the heart behind the actions of this ideal woman, discussing the balance of confidence and reverence for God, and how this relationship influences her ability to serve without anxiety. T...

In this episode, Jenna discusses the significance of Proverbs 31, focusing on the ideal wife and her contributions to the household. She contrasts this with the harsher views presented in Sirach 25, emphasizing the value and impact a wife has on her family. Jenna reflects on her own experiences and the importance of uplifting her household, while also acknowledging the challenges of balancing resp...

This week we talk about Miriam, Moses and Aaron's sister who helped lead the Israelite nation from exile in Egypt and through the desert. Miriam was a powerhouse woman who was courageous in Egypt, a leader for the people, and a steady force along with Moses and Aaron. Miriam is also known for her story in Numbers 12 when she and Aaron (who were grumbling about Moses and complaining about his p...

Continuing on to learn from women in the Bible, we look at Hannah, who appears in the beginning of 1 Samuel. Hannah is a beautiful example to us of faithful femininity. In her anguish of not having children, she bears her soul before the Lord in the temple and beseeches Him to grant her a child. In an exchange she offers to give her child right back to Him. When God does grant her the child she de...

The most relatable woman with the least relatable story: Queen Esther! Esther was given a role she never would have predicted and followed God's voice by simply following the guidance of her cousin, Modecai. She went through times of doubt and fear, yet eventually chose to put her life on the line for her people. Sometimes God speaks to us in small ways that we may overlook. Esther reminds us...

Today we think about Anna, the prophetess who got to witness the presentation of Jesus at the temple. This holy woman does not have much about her in the Bible, but we can tell that she was a prayerful woman who, though she had experienced hardship, never gave up on seeking God. She was granted the gift of meeting Jesus and proclaiming His identity to those around her. May we all have enough openn...

I'm starting a new solo series about women from the Bible! Learning from them--their wisdom and their mistakes. Today we talk about one of my very favorites, Martha. She gets a bad rap sometimes, because she comes to Jesus complaining about her sister, Mary, but I believe that Jesus' love for Martha comes through in the story as He invites her to not worry so much about solving problems an...

For our last episode of the series, Stefani Blackwell and I go through eight different topics that (although sticky) didn't warrant a full episode. Many of these topics are more about personal preference as a parent as opposed to moral issues, so we simply share about how we have handled them in our homes without giving straight opinions on a "right" way to do them. Now that we have...

In this conversation, Stefani Blackwell and I discuss how we've handled conversations about death and hell with the kids. Each of our kids have various interest levels and needs as far as explanations go, but we discuss the basics of explaining hell, and the hope of heaven. We praise God that He has mercy and pray for His mercy to encompass all who pass. We allow our knowledge of hell not to s...

Stefani Blackwell joins me for the sixth episode in the sticky conversations series where we discuss all topics LGBTQ. This is the most commonly asked topic for us to discuss and for good reason. It is a tough one where we feel we have to battle the culture at large and teach our children truth while at the same time being respectful and loving to those around us. Stef and I talk about how to broa...

Join Stef Blackwell and I again for another conversation about sticky topics we have to uncover with our kids. Today we talk about teaching our kids about disabilities, whether they be obvious, physical disabilities or not-so-obvious mental ones. This can be difficult because kids can often not know how to handle seeing someone with a big disability and be unwittingly unkind. They can also be diff...

Episode Four of the Sticky Conversations series is all about technology including TV, video games, phones, social media, etc. Stephani Blackwell, and I discuss the necessity of first examining our own relationship with technology--especially phone usage and social media, and letting that be the first thing we work on before trying to influence our children's relationship with technology. We discus...

Though talking about friendships doesn't seem like the "stickiest" topic, we have found in experience that there can be many sticky conversations surrounding friendships (especially with girls). Hurt feelings, bad influences, and handling fights or bad behavior are all examples of things that parents have to help their kids navigate with friends, and Stef shares from an abundance of...

Back again with Steph Blackwell to discuss another sticky conversation. This topic was given to us by a listener who wanted to teach her daughter about feminism without bringing down men or pretending that men and women are made the same. Steph and I discuss how to honor both sexes through the concepts of theology of the body, historical contexts, and living examples in our marriages. We believe t...

Probably one of the most common topics for parents to DREAD talking to their kids about: SEX. This can be hard because it's a sensitive, private topic that we would like to keep private! We don't want to scar our kids with too many details, but we don't want them to learn the complete wrong things either. How do we share the right things about sex at the right time and how do we do that without 1)...

This prompt is brought to you by a friend and listener, and I thought it was so great! How do we get through the summer without all driving each other totally crazy?? As a homeschool mom, I have had to learn how to make life work even when everyone is home together all the time and have put together a few thoughts for you to consider as you try to make your house just a little more peaceful this s...

Scripture memory is one of the best ways for you to help keep Christ in your child's heart even as they grow. My family growing up memorized a few pieces of scripture that I STILL REMEMBER from childhood, and I have seen how God can draw the words back into my mind right at the moment when I need them most. I hope to hide Bible verses in my children's hearts that God may bring back up to t...

Keeping seven kids clothed in things that fit them is NO SMALL TASK. So I've had to come up with some systems for how to make sure all the kids have clothing they need and that we are being good stewards of the clothing God has provided for us. In this episode, I share my tips on keeping all the kids' clothing in their size and in season. It isn't perfect, but I'll take you through...