The MOM Show with Courtney Doyle

HELP! Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age: Insights and Strategies   In this episode of The Moms Show, host Courtney Doyle converses with Jenna Kruse on the challenges and strategies of parenting in the digital age. The discussion covers appropriate ages for children to have devices, safeguarding technology use, and the importance of open communication between parents and children regarding on...

On todays show we welcome back guest Caris Snider, an author and speaker, to discuss the prevalent issue of anxiety among teenagers. Caris, who has written extensively on the subject, shares her insights, experiences, and results from a survey conducted with teens to uncover the symptoms and coping mechanisms associated with anxiety. The discussion covers the pressures teens face from academic exp...

In this episode of The Mom Show, host Courtney Doyle welcomes special guest Becky Keife, a busy mom, Community and Editorial Manager at (in)courage, and author of "No Better Mom for the Job: Parenting with Confidence Even When You Don't Feel Cut Out for It." Together, they discuss the challenges of motherhood, particularly when expectations do not align with reality, and delve into important topic...

Summer is over, school is back in session and we are talking all things ADD/ADHD on the show today.  My guest Kristi Lowe, host of Even If podcast shares her personal experiences of having an ADD brain and how she now parents a child who also has ADD. She shares "red flags," we should keep an eye on, when and who to consult if we feel we are struggling, or our children, and tools for managing a br...

Today we needed a reminder that Prayer is the number one weapon we have against overwhelm, exhaustion and the enemy when it comes to our children and our family.  Connect with Courtney: Website ~ Instagram ~ Facebook

Today on the show we are hearing from a mom as she shares the story of her daughter choosing to be transgender.  Jennifer openly shares the battles she faced upon hearing the news her daughter wanted to be a man, the way she grieved and the way she has partnered with God in this journey.  This is another story of a mom who has had a steadfast faith, and holds onto the truth of God's word and what...

The conversation last week with Melinda Patrick was so powerful. When she mentioned that the first miracle she saw was staring at her in the mirror, it honestly took my breath away. "Momma, don't miss the miracle in the mirror"  HOW do we do that? When life is chaotic, when struggles come our way, how do we slow down and recognize the changes and miracles God is providing in us?  Today's episode w...

Todays guest, Melinda Patrick shares the story of her daughter revealing her desires of same sex attraction and how she has embraced an LGBTQ identity which Melida shares is contradictory to her beliefs and values.  BUT GOD.... Melinda shares what she wishes she had done differently. What has happened in the years since her daughter shared this news. Where's their relationship now and what has God...

This week on the show Beth Alvarez, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional sat down with me to answer questions like... What are the current suicide rates ?  What are the signs and warnings we should be aware of?  How do we help our kids cope with disappointment? Will a certain parenting style, too strict,or  too lenient cause a child to be suicidal?  What are the next steps if we are made aware...

This month, our episodes are dedicated to mental health and suicide awareness. Our guests will bravely share personal stories from their experiences with their children. We want to emphasize that these topics are sensitive and could be triggering for some listeners. If you are someone you know, is contemplating suicide, please know that there are resources linked below. We approach these discussio...

This month, our episodes are dedicated to mental health and suicide awareness. Our guests will bravely share personal stories from their experiences with their children. We want to emphasize that these topics are sensitive and could be triggering for some listeners. If you are someone you know, is contemplating suicide, please know that there are resources linked below. We approach these discussio...

This month, our episodes are dedicated to mental health and suicide awareness. Our guests will bravely share personal stories from their experiences with their children. We want to emphasize that these topics are sensitive and could be triggering for some listeners. If you are someone you know, is contemplating suicide, please know that there are resources linked below. We approach these discussio...

What is your role with adult children?  Do you think your job is done just becuase they have moved away? Absolutley not! Today's MOM 101 I am combining words of encouragement from my last two guests, Amberly Neese and Katie Dunn.  Five tips as the relationship with adult children shifts:  1. Prayer and Prayer community 2. Availabilty  3. Asking and allowing hard questions.  4. Be irrationally opti...

HELP! My child is an adult! I don't have the control I once had... My Child isn't doing what I thought he/she would do... If I believe in a good God, why do I struggle to trust him with my kids?  So many questions when we launch children into the world and it looks different than what we expected. This week on the show my guest, Katie Dunn and I talk about the changes we face when our children bec...

How do you handle questions in your home? What happens when your child begins to question their faith?  Is your home a safe place to flesh the hard things out?  What if I told you to SHUT UP?   On todays show my guest is a popular speaker, comedian, author, coach and Mom, Amberly Neese. Amberly has a Master's Degree from Biola University, she serves as an adjunct professor at both Grand Canyon and...

Today's MOM 101 tip... "It's not all about YOU!"  Identity is the topic we are talking about this month and hearing my guest Hannah Conway remind us, it's not all about us is a reminder of what we need to be teaching our children.  In Mathew 5 Jesus teaches an "upside down" view of who we are to be and how we are to serve others. Our happiness should not dictate our identity and our identity does...

Today's guest is author, speaker, women's minsitry director and podcaster, Hannah Conway.  Hannah and I tackle the conversation of identity crisis when it comes to our teen girls. *The "supposed to" lies they believe and how we can navigate them to truth!  *How has social media made an impact on identity?   *Who does God say we are?  To connect with Hannah:  Website ~ In Case You Forget Devotional...

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek professional help. This podcast episode is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find Help HERE! Today on the show Laura Acuña puts on her expert hat and we talk all things eating disorders.  As a Christian counselor, board certified life coach and master mental health coach Laura answers the...

  "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me... " John 10:14 Connect with Courtney: Website ~ Instagram ~ Facebook  

This month, we are talking about eating disorders and body image.  Today's guest is going to share about her personal experience. At 11 years old, she gained 100 pounds which began a trajectory of many decades of body image being something that she struggled with.  She is raw and vulnerable and honest with us about the paralyzing shame she felt and how she sought and found freedom.  Laura is a spe...

Before we dive into today's episode, I want to provide a trigger warning. This episode contains a discussion about eating disorders, which may be triggering for some listeners. I understand that these topics can be sensitive and personal, and I want to ensure that you are taking care of your mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek professional h...

Today's MOM 101 tip... TAKE ONE STEP!  Often we find ourselves setting lofty expectations for ourselves AND our children then overwhelmed when we can't get to the end result fast enough!  What if we took ONE step? Grateful for his advice from Sarah Frazer.  Connect with Courtney: Website ~ Instagram ~ Facebook  

Do you ever find yourself operating from a place of "getting it done?"   My guest today is Robyn Kown, ministry leader, wife and Mom to 3.  When Robyn and her husband adopted their youngest daughter at 20 months from China they knew going in that she had a physical disability in one of her legs. What they didn't know is what the ultimate prognosis and outcome would be until they returned to the st...

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." Connect with Courtney: Website ~ Instagram ~ Facebook  

Today's guest on our season of HELP! My child ...  is writer, Bible study mentor and mother of five, Sarah Frazer.   With a background in missionary work and Bible teaching, her passion is to encourage women to start today with a Bible reading and prayer habit. Sarah is a mom who has cried the words HELP! My child has a disability.  She not only has one, but she has two children who struggle with...