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

This episode is for any mama needing a little Jesus time in the middle of her mom day. Start your day with this meditation, listen in the middle of the day or end your day with it. This episode was inspired by Episode #169, where I talk about how I still have a great day even when I don’t get up before my kids. Give it a listen and be encouraged that you can meet with God at any moment, in the mid...

You heard that right. I don’t get up before my kids and I still have a great day and have my quiet prayer time. Learn how I make this happen by tuning in to today’s episode and then head to Bonus #41 after this for a special meditation I created just for you, mama. May you be encouraged today that you can meet with God in the middle minutes of your mom life. God bless you! Xoxo Stephanie // PS: Le...

Do you want to become a family who reads aloud together? Do you want to cultivate a love of reading with your children, without all the pressure? You’re going to want to listen in to my conversation today with Rose, my lovely sister-in-law. This chat is so inspiring and will remind you that simple is good, and simple is best. Happy listening and happy reading, mamas! Loving this podcast? Share the...

Surrender. Why is it so hard? Well, today I’m breaking it down and giving you a prayer and sharing some thoughts to help you simplify the process of surrendering to God. It’s hard but it’s actually quite simple. Listen in and open your heart to what God wants to share with you today. May you be blessed today, mama friend! Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a revi...

Ready to learn ALL the details about the ONE game changing habit to help you grow? Then press play! My guests today are Matt and Erin Ingold and this is part 2 of our conversation about their resource that is changing the game for Christians who want to grow spiritually. Matt and Erin are Catholic life coaches at Metanoia Catholic and all the goodness is at their website - www.catholiccoaching.com...

Ready to learn the ONE game changing habit to help you grow? Then press play! My guests today are Matt and Erin Ingold and this is part 1 of our conversation about their resource that is changing the game for Christians who want to grow spiritually. Matt and Erin are Catholic life coaches at Metanoia Catholic and all the goodness is at their website - www.catholiccoaching.com - you can connect wit...

In this short and sweet bonus episode, I’m giving ALL the details about how life off Instagram is going and how you can live a life less connected to your phone. I let you know what I’ve been up to instead of social media and I share some ideas about what you can do besides be on the ‘gram. This is a good one, I hope you tune in lovely lady! And don’t forget to head to your Apple Podcasts app and...

Do you ever question God’s goodness? I know I do. Life feels so dark sometimes. But scripture reminds us that the darkness doesn’t win. God is victorious. Today’s guest, author Sarah Clarkson, reminds us that God’s beauty and goodness is stronger than the darkness in our lives. We all need this reminder and you are going to walk away from this beautiful conversation with a refreshed soul. Sarah is...

We want our children to follow God and we know that praying for them is vital. But how do we do this? Well my guest today is sharing some game-changing advice and it’s super simple, mama friend! I have Jodie Berndt joining me today to talk about what it means to pray the scriptures for your children and she lets us know that it’s so simple, even a super busy mom can do it! In her book, “Praying th...

Motherhood is full of wonder, right? Well we don’t always experience it...my guest today has some amazing insight to help you reclaim that wonder and release the pressure to be perfect. Sound good? Ok, let’s dive in! Brittany L. Bergman wrote the book “Expecting Wonder: The Transformative Experience of Becoming a Mother”. In her book and in this conversation, Brittany provides practical insight as...

Moms need other moms. Yes. We need community! Even if we’re super busy. Actually, especially when we’re super busy. My guest today is Jeanette Tapley, host of the popular podcast, It’s Time for Coffee. Jeanette is a Jesus-loving wife and mom who loves encouraging others and talking with friends on her podcast. She talks with us today about how important fellowship is and how we can PRACTICALLY nur...

When you hear “self care”, what comes to mind? Spa days? Hours alone? A bath? Those things are great but how do we moms take care of ourselves on the daily without the mom guilt? Jaime McLaughlin is here to break it down and give us simple, quick tips about how we can take care of ourselves in daily mom life. This is a good one, ladies. Tune in and get ready for some serious encouragement and tips...

I’ve got a quick sanity saving tip for you today that is super simple and super powerful. Tune in for the tip and for some encouragement too! Here’s to more Jesus, more peace and more joy! To connect with me after this, email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com or become email besties by subscribing to the monthly newsletter - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - I’d love to encourage you monthly. Thanks for bei...

I had to create this bonus episode to let you know that you can do hard things, mama! And you can do anything with God! Press play for some encouraging words to get you through whatever you may be facing in this season of life. I pray you find encouragement that leads you to Jesus, the Joy-giver and peacemaker. To connect with me after this, you can email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com or we can...

You can love your life on a budget. Yes, you can! My guest today is here to talk about how by sharing super practical frugal living tips for moms. Kristin Stones from Cents and Purpose is a money mentor for women and has so many incredible resources. She’s a wealth of knowledge (pun intended hehe) and you’re going to learn so much and be so encouraged by her. Enjoy and make sure to head to www. In...

I know it’s hard to connect with God in busy mom life, lovely friend. I’m there with ya! Today’s episode is full of encouragement and 5 practical and simple tips to help you transform your prayer life. May this episode bless you and help you remember that God just wants your heart. If you love this episode and want to connect more, email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and then head to bit.ly/mont...

This is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed from the mama friend who SO gets it. Even if you don’t think you struggle with too much phone use, I think you’ll benefit from what I share in today’s episode. May we be women who open our Bible more than our social media apps! // I’m still off Instagram but I’d love to connect with you via email at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com & I’d love if you subscri...

Ready to simplify your home life, mama? Yep, me too! Today I have Kelly from Simple Home Mom on the podcast and she’s sharing 4 key areas in our homes that we can start simplifying. This episode is practical, inspiring, and is gonna meet you right where you’re at, lovely friend. Plus, it’s part of my new series called “quick tips” + that means it’s just the right amount of time to fold that laundr...

Ready to make consistency and routines your mama superpower? Join me as I talk with Ashley Brown from Routine and Things about all things routines + consistency. So many practical tips you can implement today, mama friend! To connect with Ashley after this, here are some links below. :) Instagram - www. Instagram.com/routineandthings - Routine and Things Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

Ready to live with more intention and peace, sweet mama? Yep, me too! My guest today is an author and mom to 5! Marielle M. Melling wrote the book, “Peace Amidst the Mayhem: You Can Be Calm, Confident, and Compassionate in Any Circumstance”. In this quick tips episode, Marielle is sharing 8 tips for replacing busyness with intentionality. So often we have things get in the way of peace in our live...

So excited to be back with you all! I’m sharing all the good stuff in this episode! How I’ve been doing, what’s next for the podcast, and some awesome changes that I know you’ll love. Let’s dive in, mama friend! PS: Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. That helps more mamas like you, find this podcast and spread God’s goodness t...

Kate, host of the Revive podcast, is hosting today’s Walking Through Scripture series. This is the last episode in this series! I pray you’ve enjoyed it and that it’s blessed you. Check out Kate’s podcast by clicking here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revive/id1494230588 - she and her husband Chad started this podcast a while ago + now Kate will be transitioning to making appearances on...

Surprise! It’s me! I recorded this before my maternity leave because it’s been on my heart to share a devotional on these verses from Philippians. Enjoy this short devotional style episode, sweet friend! And I’ll be back on the podcast again soon. Ok, gonna get back to snuggling my kiddos. :) Talk soon! To connect with me (your host, Stephanie), become email besties by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappy...

Dennis + Caleb, hosts of the podcast The DC Experiment, are hosting today’s Walking Through Scripture series. Connect with Dennis + Caleb: Listen to their podcast, The DC Experiment - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dc-experiment/id1497473230 - Instagram - www. Instagram.com/thedcxp - Website - www.thedcxp.com - To connect with me (your host, Stephanie), become email besties by going to...

Kate, host of the Revive podcast, is hosting today’s Walking Through Scripture series. To connect with me (your host, Stephanie), become email besties by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail + get a monthly devotional and encouragement for your day. You can also email me directly at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and visit my website at https://500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph for allllll the goodie...