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

You are not “just” a mom. You are an incredible gift to your family and your motherhood is a MINISTRY, mama friend! Press play to learn what the Bible has to say about ministry and learn why I believe every mom is a ministry leader in their home! May you be blessed and encouraged today. God bless you and your family. XOXO Stephanie . . . SIGN UP FOR STEPH’S ENCOURAGING MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly...

Tune in to learn from Psalm 103. We will meditate and pray Psalm 103 so we can learn from God’s Holy Word about how to be a more compassionate mama. I need God’s Word every day, and I pray this meditation inspires you to open your Bible, sweet friend. God bless you and your family. Xoxo Stephanie EMAIL —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail

We moved to Texas! Listen in for an update on how it’s going and what’s next for the podcast! I hope you love where the podcast is headed! XOXO Stephanie CONNECT WITH STEPH —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

Let’s talk about reading our Bibles as busy mamas and how we can make this happen! I pray this episode is an encouragement to you. I have 6 reasons why we need God’s Word and a few simple tips to make Bible reading a reality in the midst of mom life. I’m a homeschooling mama with 3 littles ages 5 and under, so I’m short on time too! Press play and open your heart to what God may want to share with...

Intentional. Present. Close to God. We want these things and we strive for them each day. Where does social media and phone use fit into this? And is social media a good use of our time? Listen in to a genuine conversation with yours truly, and Bethany + Corey from The Millennial Mission Podcast as we explore these questions together. This is a thought-provoking and encouraging conversation, lovel...

God will be our light and guide us if we let Him. Let’s open our hearts to Him! Today is a Daddy God devotion with my dear friend, Kate. Enjoy and God bless! Xoxo Stephanie CONNECT —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ EMAIL —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

How hard is it to let go and trust God? So hard, yet so powerful. When we can trust God, our lives overflow with peace and joy! May we trust Him to catch us today, mama friend. Today is a Daddy God devotion with my dear friend, Kate. Enjoy and God bless! Xoxo Stephanie CONNECT WITH STEPH —> bit.ly/monthlyhappymail ☺️ EMAIL STEPH —> 500secondstojoy@gmail.com

Ready to become a God-sufficient mom instead of a self-sufficient mom? This is the episode for you (and me), sweet friend. We all need a reminder to rely on God and let go of our pride. May this devotional with Kate bless you. Connect with me after this at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com or go to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail to be email besties and get a monthly devotional sent straight to your inbox. God bl...

From one mama to the next, I have some powerful questions to ask yourself. I pray these help you find more joy and peace in your motherhood. To connect with me after this feel free to send me an email to 500secondstojoy@gmail.com or go to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail to join the monthly newsletter and get a dose of encouragement and an inspiring devotional in your inbox at the end of each month. May yo...

Don’t we all need some comfort, mama friend? We need the love of our Savior. Our “daddy God” as Kate calls Him. I love everything Kate shares today in this special devotional style episode that is short, sweet and full of encouragement for us mamas. May this episode bring you joy today. For more dose of sunshine with Kate episodes, email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and let me know you’d like m...

This is it! Welcome to day 4 of the Ephesians Bible Study. This is the final day of our Bible study and we are talking about how our strength comes from God, about putting on the armor of God, and how we should pray always. May this time bless you and your family! // Don’t forget to sign up for the Bible study emails by going to bit.ly/ephesiansbiblestudy - you’ll get discussion/journal questions...

It’s my 2 year anniversary of podcasting! Woohoo!! In honor of this exciting occasion, I put together a list of 24 lessons I wish I had known when first starting my podcast. If you want to start a podcast, have a podcast, want to start a ministry, have a ministry or are just curious about it all, tune in lovely lady! I pray you learn something today and if you do, let me know! Email me at 500secon...

Ok, mama friend. We need to talk about this myth. The one where you were told you could “do it all”. Let’s chat about this and as always, I’ve got some encouraging words for you and a little advice from someone trying to figure things out right alongside you. :) Enjoy this bonus episode from my heart to yours! And after this, head to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail to connect with me and become email best...

We want to live in the light and learn what is pleasing to God, right? Today’s readings talk about this! Press play and listen to Amy and I read chapters 4 and 5 of the Letter to the Ephesians and then hear some quick commentary to get you thinking. Let’s dive into the Word, mama friend! Welcome to day 3 of the Ephesians Bible Study. May this time bless you and your family! // Don’t forget to sign...

God has prepared good works for you to do. God will dwell in your heart and He can do more than you can imagine. (Don’t worry about the road noise and baby toy noises in the background lol!) Press play and listen to Amy from House of Eilers read chapter 2 and 3 of the book of Ephesians and then hear some quick commentary to get you thinking. Let’s dive into the Word, mama friend! Welcome to day 2...

God chose you. And his graces are abundant. Ready to hear more Biblical truth? Press play and listen to me read chapter 1 of the book of Ephesians and then hear some quick commentary to get you thinking. Let’s dive into the Word, mama friend! Welcome to day 1 of the Ephesians Bible Study. May this time bless you and your family! // Don’t forget to sign up for the Bible study emails by going to bit...

It’s that time again! It’s a dose of sunshine with Kate and today is what Kate is calling a “post pandemic pep talk”. Now I know life is still not totally back to “normal” for most of us, but this pep talk with Kate will get you thinking and remind you that God is in control and we can trust in Him. After listening in to today’s pep talk, don’t forget to join the Ephesians Bible study by going to...

Bonus episode time! Quiet time with kids. It can be tough, I know! Tune in for a quick tips episode with your host, Stephanie, where I share some real life examples and things to consider for your mom life. I pray this episode blesses you and gets you thinking! PS: Don’t forget to sign up for the Ephesians Bible study that starts next week! Go to bit.ly/ephesiansbiblestudy to join us! Let’s get in...

Come, Holy Spirit! That’s one of my favorite prayers and my guest today is here to talk with us about the incredible power of the Holy Spirit! I am joined today by incredible author and Bible teacher, Jeannie Cunnion. Her book, “Don’t Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit” is a must-read! We talk about so many practical tips for moms as well as get super deep about the ro...

Let’s find those joy moments, mamas! My guest today is Aneta from give with joy. You may recognize her from the beautiful Advent printables she created for us last year. She’s here today to talk about how she feels her feelings and still chooses joy in her mom life. You’re going to love this down to earth talk with the lovely Aneta. To connect with Aneta after this, head to www.shopgivewithjoy.com...

Tips for simple hosting in this interview today! I have Abby Turner joining us for a great chat about hospitality. Connect with Abby at www.atabletopaffair.com and grab her book on Amazon, it’s called “The Living Table: Recipes and Devotions for Everyday Get-Togethers” - go to https://www.amazon.com/Living-Table-Devotions-Everyday-Get-Togethers/dp/1644548496/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+living...

There is one word that’s going to change your marriage. Want to guess what it is? I’ll give you a hint…it’s someone’s name. Ok, to learn more you’ll want to listen in to today’s interview with authors Kristin and Danny Adams! Kristin and Danny Adams, who wrote “The Road to Love and Laughter”, are joining me on the podcast today and I’m so thrilled to have them! They are the husband-and-wife duo wh...

We all want to hear from God, right? But how? And how do we talk with Him? Today’s guest is here to talk about just that! Kelsey Joy Rinker is a Kingdom Speaker and Breakthrough Identity Coach. Kelsey Joy’s passion is to equip and encourage women to step into their God given identity, go from limiting beliefs to limitless ones, and partner with Holy Spirit to live a more Joyfilled and abundant lif...

Marian Jordan Ellis has 3 words that begin with the letter A to help you live a more Spirit-filled life. Ready to learn what they are? Then press play lovely friend! May today’s episode help you draw closer to God in your everyday life. After listening, go connect with Marian on her website at www.thisredeemedlife.org or on Instagram at www. Instagram.com/thisredeemedlife - Marian shares so much g...

I asked my mother in law what she would tell her younger mom self and this episode is full of the practical advice she learned after almost 40 years of parenthood. You won’t want to miss this incredible interview! After this, connect with Sabrina by listening to her podcast for homeschooling moms - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-homeschooling-journey-podcast/id1550531238?i=1000508719665...