The Rejoicing in Motherhood podcast will encourage you as you raise your children, inspire you in the high calling that motherhood is, and equip you to be the best mom you can be. If you’re looking for encouragement and affirmation of the truth that motherhood is a glorious calling, you’re in the right place! There’s nothing like knowing that you’re doing exactly the thing God has called you to, and there is always room for friends and encouragers along the way. I'm here to encourage, inspire, and equip moms to rejoice in the glory of motherhood!
The REJOICING IN MOTHERHOOD podcast is a highly recommended listen for Christian moms seeking encouragement and guidance in their parenting journey. Host Kirsten provides inspiring and uplifting content that leaves listeners feeling empowered to navigate the challenges of motherhood. The episodes are filled with practical advice, relatable stories, and wisdom rooted in the Word of God. Kirsten's genuine approach and warm personality make her feel like a supportive friend, offering comfort and reassurance to moms who may be struggling or feeling overwhelmed.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Kirsten's ability to share her own experiences as a mom of eight children. Her wealth of parenting wisdom shines through as she offers relatable anecdotes and practical tips that can be easily implemented into daily life. Kirsten's focus on rejoicing in the seemingly mundane moments of motherhood helps listeners shift their perspective and find joy in even the smallest tasks. The inclusion of biblical teachings and scriptures adds depth to each episode, reminding moms that they are not alone in their journey and that God equips them for the important role they play.
While there are no significant negative aspects to this podcast, some listeners may find that the episodes are on the shorter side. However, it is worth noting that despite their brevity, each episode is packed with valuable information and encouragement. Additionally, while Kirsten provides an abundance of tips for managing chaos within children fighting, yelling, and crying, some listeners may desire more specific strategies or techniques for dealing with these situations.
In conclusion, The REJOICING IN MOTHERHOOD podcast is a must-listen for Christian moms seeking inspiration and guidance in their parenting journey. Kirsten's genuine approach, relatable stories, and biblical wisdom create an atmosphere of encouragement and hope for moms navigating the ups and downs of motherhood. This podcast serves as a reminder that motherhood is holy work and encourages listeners to find joy in every aspect of their role. Whether you are a first-time mom or have multiple children, this podcast provides valuable insights and practical tips that will leave you feeling uplifted and equipped to embrace the joys and challenges of motherhood.
"Follow me as I follow Christ." Moms are the original influencers: of our families and of others around us! Who are you influencing, and who is influencing you?Your free bookmark of prayers to pray over your husband is here!I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating and review of the show. Thanks in advance!Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Your free gift! Powerful Prayers to Pray over Your HusbandWe are talking today about the role of mother as guardian, and how we can live this out through the power of the Holy Spirit with wisdom, and not in fear. Spoiler alert: We don't have to do it on our own!Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
This week's free gift is a Fun and Purposeful Summer Planner!"A wise woman builds her house," says Proverbs. How do we do that? What does that look like in real life? And that sounds like a daunting task...can we get some help, please?We are opening the Word together to discover the answers to all of these questions and more! If you were encouraged, please leave a review of the show! Thank you so much!Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Please leave a rating and written review for the show!Click here to get your free gift: God's Heart for Moms--A 3-Day Devotional!Welcome to our new mini-series for moms.As a mother, you are the light of your home. You set the tone for how your family runs, how they respond to hard things, and how they rejoice in the good. We don't become the light of our homes in our own strength. In fact, to use the lamp metaphor, we want to upgrade from being an oil lamp that's constantly running out, to an electric lamp that plugs right into the source. You stay plugged into Christ, and you will be a beautiful and powerful light in your home. My mom's most-listened-to episode Quiet Times for Busy Moms with Jeanne Dillon. Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Motherhood is Holy Work Printable--my free gift to you!It's our 4-year anniversary celebration!!!Today we are going back to the question that started it all: Do you believe motherhood is holy work?My answer four years ago was "yes", and it still is today. How about you? Listen in to get a big encouragement boost as you live your everyday life and mother your children. Please leave a review and tell me your takeaway from today's epsiode!Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Today I'm sharing a special birth story--the home birth of my fourth child. I grew a lot during this pregnancy and birth, and not just physically. Follow along as I talk about going past 42 weeks, breaking my own water, and catching my own baby. It's a sweet story dear to my heart, and I'm happy to share it with you!Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Missed the last episode? Listen here! In this episode, Kirsten discusses the importance of praying for husbands, emphasizing the role of prayer in supporting and uplifting them spiritually. The conversation highlights the significance of allowing husbands to be spiritual leaders and the transformative power of prayer in the family dynamic. Kirsten shares seven specific ways to pray for husbands, starting with the prayer for them to be filled with the Holy Spirit, drawing on biblical references to illustrate the impact of spiritual fulfillment.Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Want to take the podcast listeners' survey? Join my email list here!Every Christian woman I know wants her husband to be the spiritual leader of their family--but do we wives have a role to play in encouraging that? How can we best support our husbands in a world that hates godly men? Let's talk about it today!Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
If you ever feel confused or wonder if you have what it takes to be a great mom to your child, this episode is going to give you courage and peace. YOU are the expert on your child! We will dive into what this means, how to process your Holy Spirit-led intuition with your husband as a powerful team, and how to seek wisdom in a way that does not undermine your God-given position as the mother of your child. Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
There is nothing more precious than hearing your little ones talk to Jesus--especially when they learn to wait on Him and hear His voice back to them!Today we are getting into the details of why and how to teach children to connect with God. This could be life-changing for your child and your family!Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Help me improve the show! Join my email list here to participate in the listener survey.What are you doing to prepare your family for Easter? How are you teaching your children about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus? Lyndsey from Treehouse Schoolhouse is here today to share her heart and resources that will make this Easter meaningful and memorable.We also dive into a lovely and peaceful way to adjust your homeschool into a family-centered education.Find all her resources at treehouseschoolhouse.com and be sure to use code REJOICINGINMOTHERHOOD15 for 15% off!Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Join my email list here to be included in the listener survey!What do you want your birth to feel like? This is a question I thought long and hard over when I was pregnant with my third baby. With many conversations and some purposeful planning with my husband and midwives, we were able to design a beautiful birth day that ended up being an absolute delight!Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
A quick bonus episode for you answering some of your questions about helping children walk through grief, and a few thoughts that I forgot to mention in the last episode! :)For more in depth thoughts, see episode 182: Nurturing Your Children Through Loss and GriefJoin the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Hop on my email list to be a part of the survey coming up soon! (Click here)Because we live in a fallen world, loss and grief are inevitable. How can we nurture our children through it in such a way that they know that God is a good Father who loves them? This is the question I seek to answer in this episode. I'm sharing deep and tender stories of loss and grief from my own life and how my husband and I have walked our children through these times.Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Do you have a friend whose kids have severe food allergies and you need some fun and safe ways to include them in events? Are you an allergy mom who wants to feel less worried about your kids? Corinna Meckelborg is here to help us with both!As a multiple, 17-year food allergy mama turned Food Allergy Mentor, she helps food allergy parents keep their kids safe & worry less with her Podcast and Business, Friendly Pantry Consulting. You can listen to her podcast called Food Allergy Made Easy anywhere you listen to podcasts, or go to www.friendlypantry.com or follow her on Instagram @friendlypantry.Connect with Kirsten:Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Want to help your family manage sickness in a holistic way? Would you like to know some simple swaps you can make in your home to bring down the toxin load?I am joined today by Elizabeth Parsons, wife, mom of 6, and nurse with a natural take on things. She shares tips and remedies to help us get through cold and flu season as unscathed as possible. At the end of our conversation, we discuss some easy cleaning items we can make at home almost for free!Connect with Elizabeth:InstagramPurely Parsons ShopConnect with Kirsten:Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
FREE GIFT! 5 Ways to Increase Your Joy Level TodayAmy Connell joins me today to discuss our good bodies and how we can see them from God's perspective rather than through a worldly lens. We dig deep into the purpose of our bodies and even how to help our children develop a godly body image in the midst of a world trying to destroy the image of God. You will hear lots of wise advice and a refreshing way of thinking about our bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit.Click here for Amy's book: Your CORE Strength (affiliate link)Connect with Kirsten:Join the conversation or ask a question here!Connect with me on my email list.Let's be friends on Instagram!
Did you know that peeing more than 10x per day can be a symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction? My guest today is Jenn Lormand of Tighten Your Tinkler. We get into all the nitty gritty details on how to heal and maintain a healthy and pain-free, leak-free pelvic floor right from home. Save $50 off the Tighten Your Tinkler signature program with code KIRSTEN50. Follow TYT on Instagram Connect with Kirsten: Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Use code KIRSTEN 10 to Save 10% off the Homebirth Hub: An 8 Week self-paced course teaching you how to safely have your dream, peaceful homebirth & avoid unnecessary medical interventions that disrupt God's original design for birth. Aly McClain, RN and Homebirth Coach, joins me today to discuss how the way we prepare for birth and make decisions in pregnancy sets us up for motherhood. Even if you are past the pregnancy stage, you will LOVE this episode! Connect with Aly on Instagram Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Welcome to the Health and Wellness series! Do you feel overwhelmed when you walk into a grocery store, bombarded by the advertising and wanting to make healthy choices for your family? Do you want to feed your family well, but wonder if it will be too time consuming or too expensive? Liz Haselmayer joins me today to help unpack these questions and so many more, and to mercifully SIMPLIFY real food. Liz is a content creator, podcast host, and founder of Homegrown Education—a multi-media hub for inspiring content around real food, family, and holistic health. Liz is also a homeschooling mother to four children, wife to a hunter, and the owner of Haselmayer Goods—an online retail shop featuring natural home goods and exceptional coffee and tea. Connect with Liz on Instagram: @homegrown_education @haselmayergoods Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Welcome to the first episode of 2025! This episode is full of encouragement for moms, and we talk about the reason that motherhood is more than an aesthetic--it is a strategic and holy calling! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
The world is pretty crazy these days! Can we live with confidence when everything around us feels uncertain? Today I give you three steps to live life and raise your children with confidence no matter the circumstances. Your FREE Purposeful Holiday Planner is waiting for you here! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Life is busy and our souls need nourishment. Where are we going to get it? Is self care the answer? Or do we need something even better? The FREE Purposeful Holiday Planner is waiting for you here! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Happy Friday! It's a bonus episode day! In this replay of a holiday episode from a couple years ago you will be set FREE to plan and enjoy your holiday with purpose rather than perfectionism. Get the Purposeful Holiday Planner for free here! Create holiday traditions to serve your family episode Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
My first home birth was a peaceful, wonderful, and shocking experience! I'm sharing all the adventurous details with you today. Purposeful Holiday Planner available for free here! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
We often get a lot of family time over the holidays. If that makes you feel simultaneously excited and apprehensive, you are not alone! This episode will help you plan and create the positive family interactions and relationships that your heart desires. Get the Purposeful Holiday Planner here! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
The Purposeful Holiday Planner is here! Download your free copy today. How do we raise godly kids who love the Lord? This is one of the most important questions to consider as a Christian mom. This episode will equip you with both a mindset and practical tools to help your children grow a relationship with Jesus. Scriptures and truth to lead your child to salvation Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Get your FREE Purposeful Holiday Planner here! How do you want to FEEL when the holidays are over? Let's plan with that in mind! Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years...every holiday can be full of joy and meaningful memories if we take a few moments to plan ahead of time. Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Do you need more joy in your motherhood? 5 Ways to Increase Your Joy Level Today! I love birth, and I love birth stories! Today I'm letting you in on my experience giving birth to my first baby over fifteen years ago. I knew very little about birth when I got pregnant, but I learned a lot and had a wonderful birth! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Find great toddler activities in my free ebook! Toddlers are cute, cuddly, and challenging! Today I'm sharing some of my top tips for the toddler days from my experience with my 9 (so far) toddlers! I'm also answering a listener question: “How do I not ‘let myself go' when having toddlers?” Previous episodes I mentioned today: Consistency is Kindness Quiet Times with Little Kids Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
“Help! I'm feeling really alone and discouraged in how we have chosen to raise our family. How do we stay the course when we are feeling judged by others?” In this episode we are diving into this question and I have 6 really practical things you can do to strengthen yourself in the Lord as you raise your family. As usual, it starts with knowing what God says about it. Please share this episode with a friend who could use some encouragement to keep on keeping on! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
"Help! I don't know how to help my kids through their petty bickering!" Sound familiar? This is something that most moms can relate to! We are getting into the Word of God together today to find out how to deal with bickering and MAKE IT STOP! I'm sharing some stories and practical tools that we use in our family to train our kids in the valuable skill of getting along with others. Grab your free copy of You Can Homeschool Preschool here! Learn Five Ways to Increase Your Joy Level Today! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
"Help! I need some friends!" Sound familiar? It's a common theme with moms I talk to. We know that friendships are valuable and needed, but making new friends can feel daunting and keeping up with established friendships can seem impossible. Today I'm sharing from my own experience some of the ways that I've both found new friends when I knew no one, and easy ways to grow your current relationships. Speaking of friends...are you on my email list? I would love to connect with you more there! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Are you in a HARD SEASON? It can be normal to just want to survive when things get challenging, but I'm here to tell you, you can THRIVE even in tough times. I'm sharing some of my own challenges today, and how God is teaching me to triumph through them. You are going to be ENCOURAGED today! Got little kids and want to teach them at home? Grab my free e-book You Can Homeschool Preschool here! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Want to know the fastest way to get out of disappointment, frustration, and overwhelm? Be sure to match your expectations to your current season. In this power-packed episode, I'm going to help you recognize the season you are currently in, and how to set expectations that fit THIS season, while still looking forward to awesome seasons to come. Do you have a preschooler? Grab my free You Can Homeschool Preschool e-book here! Join the conversation or ask a question here! (This is the link I was talking about--email me about what season you are in!) Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Do you LIKE your life? There's a lot of talk about building the life we want, but there is beauty in deciding we like our life, even before it's perfect. We get deep into the nitty gritty on this show! (Episode 23: Busting the Myth of Perfection is the other episode I mentioned.) Did you get your copy of my e-book yet? You Can Homeschool Preschool is waiting for you here! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
You Can Homeschool Preschool e-book is LIVE! Get your FREE COPY here! I'm sharing why I cancelled preschool in our first year of homeschooling, and what I chose to do instead that has been successful for all of my kids. Dive deeper into the why and HOW in my new e-book: You Can Homeschool Preschool. Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
I'm homeschooling 7 children this year! When people hear this, one of the most frequent things they want to know is, "how do you teach so many different ages?" If you've ever been curious about this, or are planning to teach a bunch of children yourself, you're going to love this episode! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Will teaching your kids at home really "work"? Are parents just wasting their time and energy? Will homeschooled kids be able to "make it" in the world as adults? My guest today is Leigh Nguyen, the host of Little by Little Homeschool podcast. She never meant to homeschool, but here she is, 13 years and 2 homeschool graduates later, with 1 more to go! She spends her days in the northeast, learning how to live a more simplified and intentional life with her husband, James, and their 3 children. Her heart has become fiercely passionate about encouraging homeschool moms to stay the course and to, little by little, thrive in this season of life. Connect with Leigh: littlebylittlehomeschool.com Little by Little Homeschool Podcast Connect with Kirsten: Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Do you ever wonder if you're really qualified to teach your kids? Do you feel like you should be asking someone's permission or getting a certificate proving your capability? We are diving into this question today. (Spoiler alert: the answer is an unequivocal YES, you are qualified and capable!) Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram! My current 3 favorite homeschool podcasts: Little by Little Homeschool with Leigh Nguyen The Durenda Wilson Podcast The Heidi St. John Podcast
It's no secret to any of you that I homeschool my kids...but do you know WHY? Today I am sharing 3 of my reasons for homeschooling and how they can relate to you no matter what kind of education you have chosen for your family. Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Death and LIFE are in the power of the tongue! Today I'm joined by my new friend, Kimberly Muhtar, a mom of 3 and teacher/tutor who overcame her negative inner dialogue through the power of truth from the Word of God. She now loves to teach other parents how to speak life over themselves and their children. This is a dynamic, practical conversation that you are going to love! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram! Connect with Kimberly: Renewed Mama Podcast Speak Life Badges: website https://speaklifebadges.com YouTube Renewed Mama Coaching website https://renewedmamacoaching.com YouTube Austin's Kids Club website https://austinskidsclub.com
Do you ever wish you had a hack that would fix your kids' attitudes immediately and permanently? Today I'm here to tell you that there is no hack for teaching our children diligently, and why that is GOOD NEWS! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
If your brain is swirling right now with a litany of things you didn't get done yet this summer and a long list of things you should do before it's over, this episode is for you! In it you will discover 4 simple steps to stop the swirl and be able to really enjoy the rest of the summer. Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
If thinking about bedtime gives you a feeling of dread, this episode is for you! We are going to learn 5 simple steps to turn bedtime from terrible to terrific. Spoiler alert: these steps work for other challenging things in our lives too. Please take a minute and leave a review for the show! Thank you! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Does chore time elicit a chorus of groans and whining at your house? It certainly has at mine! We changed something this summer that has drastically decreased the whining and improved both morale and performance by a lot! These tips work for kids (and adults) of ANY age! Join the conversation or ask a question here! Connect with me on my email list. Let's be friends on Instagram!
Francie Winslow joins me in this encore episode to talk about the amazing gift of physical intimacy in marriage. You will be blessed and uplifted by her candidness and her refreshing perspective on God's precious gift. *PLEASE NOTE* If you usually listen with your children around, you may want to hear this episode in your headphones first. We discuss physical intimacy in marriage and use physiological names for body parts. Join my free email list here Connect with me on Instagram Ask a question on a future show
Exclusive! My kids are on the podcast today to answer some frequently asked questions about growing up in a big family. My favorite part is their candid responses to the questions that surprised them. Please take a moment and leave a review for the podcast~I love hearing your feedback, and it helps others find the show too! Join my email list and receive your free gift here Connect with me on Instagram Ask a question for a future episode
Biblical Counselor Jeanne Dillon of Transforming Hearts Ministries joins me today to talk about a key component to a thriving marriage: forgiveness! You will be challenged and equipped to grow your marriage connection even stronger than it already is. Connect with Jeanne Access my free email list here Join the conversation or ask a question on a future show here Say hi on Instagram
"You have your hands full!" "You must be crazy!" People say a lot of things to moms when they're out in public. Do we agree and give power to their words, or do we choose to speak life over ourselves and our children? Listen in to hear Kirsten tell some wild stories of things people have said to her, and how she has learned to change the narrative to her children and even to strangers. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend! Let's be email besties! Click here Come hang out on Instagram
Do you want a thriving marriage? Listen in to hear Kirsten share one of the top things you can cultivate to make that happen! Access Kirsten's free email list here Join the conversation or ask a question on the show here
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