Pumping While Driving

We thought choosing a daycare center was tough. Applications, wait-lists, schmoozing, hoping, praying but this elementary school business is no joke. This week we are catching up on all things.. Mo shares her thoughts on Candace Owens and MZ talks about school selection process for Ezra.Thanks for joining us.

On this episode we start off by discussing how we celebrated the men in our lives for Father's Day. We think our husbands are pretty incredible and we are so thankful for them. In the second half of this episode we talk about ways you can introduce diversity in your homes with your children which protecting their innocence. We pray you get some inspiration so you can raise a generation that will change the world.

We are taking a break from all of the chaos surrounding us to chat about family, kindergarten, and pot belly pigs. Kick up your feet and join us - unless you are driving.

On this episode we explore the complex dynamics surrounding George Floyd and a long list of other Black Americans who have lost their lives due to broken systems hell-bent on holding fast to oppression. We discuss our emotions, opinions, and thoughts on our personal responsibilities to the injustice and rage around us. Join us for another honest conversation.

Mo and MZ continue discussing the quarantine! Successes, failures, trusting God and lots of laughs :)

We are all in this together...but separate, in our own homes! This episode is brought to you by gaming headsets, Zoom, and COVID19. MZ & Mo discuss what life, work, and family is like in quarantined chaos.

In this episode, Mo and MZ discuss Lent and Lenten practices for their families. Mo teaches us about Lent and the reasons behind it. Listen in and journey with Mo and MZ in this season!!

In this episode, Mo and MZ discuss current parenting challenges and some ideas we have tried to help resolve some of those challenges! #motherhood #4yearolds #5yearolds #parenting #pumpingwhiledriving

Our families have been rethinking, re-evaluating, and remembering what it means to, not just go to church but, to be the church with fellow believers. This is a task of the even deeper importance when you have your own family to consider. In this episode we discuss the challenges of our journeys and our precious discoveries. We are forever-arriving and still so in love with Jesus.

Man-flu is real, ladies but we don’t have to tell you. This week MZ and Mo are discussing how we help our husbands get better and how you can probably do it more lovingly

Marriage is hard and prayer is the key. Prayer is not "just" a conversation. it is an act of faith and humility recognizing the Father as sovereign & omnipotent. Mattie Criddell is a pastor, teacher, marriage counselor and Mo's sassy momma. She and her husband, Mike, will celebrate 50 years of marriage this December. She credits this to the power of prayer. Mattie knows a lot about marriage. You should probably listen and takes notes.

As moms we are intimate witnesses to the secret knitting together of God’s hands. As parents we also quickly realize that there is so much more to us than meets the eye. Beauty is wonderful but fleeting. We are strong, creative, and resilient. On this week’s episode MZ & Mo tackle body image - how we feel pride and love for the strength of our bodies and at the same time just want to get out of our new foreign figures. Hear the truth about what your body endured and tips for a healthy mind and stronger body.

L O V E n P E A C E are possible even if you have different cultures, experiences, and are of different ethnicities. You must be committed to honest communication and empathy. You must be willing to bend and lead with love. Tune in to Pumping While Driving. Today we are talking mixed relationships. We hope you are encouraged to foster love in your marriage. “Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” Proverbs 17:9

On this episode of PWD, we have a conversation with Chris Gibson about the importance of taking care of ourselves and making sure we are connecting with God, Self and Others to remain healthy! It's real, raw and beautiful. Listen in and then spend some time making your own "Life-giving List" Chris Gibson is an author, speaker, pastor, wife and mother of three. She received her M.Div. from Baylor University and is currently a doctoral candidate studying spirituality and recovery at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is also finishing her masters and licensure as a chemical dependency counselor and a neurobiological mindfulness coach. Christina teaches retreats and workshops on identity and connection and is passionate about helping those in addiction find the path of recovery through spirituality.

How was your postpartum experience? Mo and MZ discuss their experiences with postpartum in this episode. Listen in for survival tips for moms and support ideas for support people!

Time is a precious commodity and we are always looking for ways to get more of it. In this episode we discuss the challenges of managing time while raising a family. We talk about the tips and tricks we use to steward time in a way that honors God and the needs of each family member. Take a listen.

On this episode of Pumping While Driving, Mo and MZ interview their husbands about fatherhood and all that goes with it. These guys are funny, serious, wise, and amazing role models of sacrifice, love, and faith to their families. Enjoy Pumping While Driving: Fatherhood Edition!

In this week's mini-sode Geoff, husband of PWD host Mary Zane, gives the advice you never asked for. Take a quick listen to hear his insights on bedtime routines for toddlers. If you listen closely you catch actually hear him put his entire foot in his mouth.

Discipline plays a huge role in discipleship but it can be tricky and uncomfortable when it comes to disciplining our children. In this episode we discuss creative ways to learn more about our children, pour into them uniquely, and discipline them with love so they will, hopefully, grow strong in their relationship with Christ and us. Join us as we dive deeper into the discussion on stewarding the lives of our children.

In this episode, Mo and MZ talk about stewardship and how it applies to children and parenting. They discuss praying for children, discipline, loving kids well and parenting goals. And as always they laugh a lot while keeping it real! Take s listen!

We know what you've been thinking. "Who are these brilliant women devoted to making us laugh and think each week? If only we could get to know them better." Well have we got a deal for you. In this week's episode we answer some random questions in our "getting to know us episode". This was a fun one because we learned some new tidbits about each other. One of us likes fancy Persian food and the other likes Norwegian classical music more than Beyonce. Take a listen and find out who!

Marriage, like parenting, can be both the most challenging and rewarding endeavor at any given moment. We are pro-marriage and we love the husbands of PWD. In this episode we will talk about our experiences in marriage therapy and how the skills we learned continue to shape our relationships. Spoiler Alert: We are HUGE fans of marriage counseling. Enjoy!

One phrase we often recycle is, "Why didn't anyone tell me that?..." In this episode we talk about all the things we wish we knew about this wild ride before we strapped in.

Mary Zane and Monique swap war, I mean birth stories sharing both the pride and trauma of their experiences.

The pregnancy experience is just as unique as the woman experiencing it. Five years, five pregnancies between the two of us. We have been busy and our bodies have been through it. Join us as we discuss discuss our love/hate relationship with being pregnant. While we are thankful for our team of tiny people, we both agree that we don't ever want to do it again.

The dynamics of marriage aren't always black and white especially when the husband and wife are. In this episode we talk about the nuances of being in mixed race marriages and families. We discuss the unique challenges in everything from food to raising boys. We also share the beauty and sacred privilege of embracing the cultural differences within our homes.

In this episode of PWD Mary Zane and Monique will introduce themselves and give you the inspiration behind Pumping While Driving.