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In Episode #106, Christy and Grace discuss a different approach to the new year. They share their ideas on how they hope to approach the new year with reflection, renewal and rejoicing. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #105, Christy and Grace discuss the movement from preparation into celebration. The reflect on what impacted them this advent season and talked about how to make the most of celebrating the full Christmas season. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode # 103, Christy and Grace discuss receptivity and how we can allow God to let it be done unto us. They talk about how we don't have to be doing the things, but allowing God to work through us. Tune in the hear more!

In episode #104, Christy and Grace discuss what really matters. When you get down to it, it's really all about Jesus. They talk about how to make room for Christ in your life, especially this Advent. Tune in to hear more.

In Episode #103, Christy and Grace have a conversation with a very special guest, Peter Brown. Peter is the 5th child in the Brown family, 3rd boy and godson to Grace. Tune in to hear this almost 9 year old's reflections on faith and all things boy. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

In Episode #102, Christy and Grace discuss on of Christy's favorite passage in Philippians. They ladies given within scripture and how they have applied it in their lives. Tune in to learn more!

In Episode #101, Christy and Grace discuss their thoughts on monarchies over the centuries. They even tie into into how to live out the extraordinary in the ordinary! Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #100, Christy and Grace reflect back on their past 100 episodes over the last two years! They discuss what they've learned, where they hope to go, and so much more. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #99, Christy and Grace celebrate a beloved Saint of theirs, St. Therese! Tune in to hear there love of this Saint as they celebrate her feast day!!

In Episode #98, Christy and Grace discuss their love of their faith and how it encourages and inspires them. Tune in to hear about their experience and join in the conversation by sharing your love of you faith and sharing this podcast with others!

In Episode #97, Christy and Grace chat about their favorite things. Tune in for this warm hearted and fun loving episode!

In Episode #96 Christy and Grace discuss Divine Mercy and the beauty they have discovered in this devotion. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #95, Christy and Grace discuss scheduling balance. They give some of their own tips and tricks they have used. Tune in to learn more!

In Episode #94, Christy and Grace share their insights on Psalm 23. Their discussion includes God fulfilling our every need, always with us, protecting us, honoring us and desiring us to be with Him forever. Tune in and enjoy!

In Episode #93, Christy and Grace discuss the power in intentional thinking. When we choose intentional thoughts by inviting the Holy Spirit into our thinking, it changes how we feel and it can change the results we produce in our evreyday lives. Tune it to hear more!

In Episode #92, Christy and Grace discuss what true acceptance is. In coming to understanding this more fully, we can let go of resistance. Tune in to lean more.

In Episode #91, Christy and Grace discuss the passage in Matthew 11:29 where Christ talks about taking on His yoke. They examine what true freedom is. Tune in for this lively discussion!

In Episode #90, Christy and Grace discuss getting back to basics. In their resent theme of transitions, the ladies talk about what to do when we are stuck. They give good tools and examples of how to get back on track. Tune in to learn more!

In Episode #89, Christy and Grace discuss slowing down, By slowing down down we are able to see things we normally push past and miss. Slowing down brings purpose and intention to what we do. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #88 Christy interviews Grace about the life transitions she has gone through during college and now moving through graduation. Tune in to hear Grace's thoughts and reflections on this ever recurring part of life.

In Episode #87, Christy and Grace review their last two years of podcasting as they celebrate their 2nd Anniversary of The Thanks Mom Podcast! Tune in and enjoy!!

In Episode #86, Christy and Grace interview Catholic Life Recovery Coach, Christie Walker. Christie is dedicated to helping women in recovery and those looking to drink less or not at all. Christie's passion for helping others stems from her own journey of overcoming addiction and finding hope through her faith. The three ladies discuss about when life gives you challenges, trust can be hard. Yet, the Church gives you a process you can trust and that can bring about wholeness .

In Episode #85, Christy and Grace discuss their thoughts and relationship with the Eucharist. They talk about when the Blessed Sacrament had its first impact on them and how it is the extraordinary in their ordinary lives.

In episode #84, Christy and Grace discuss the normal, everyday of family life. What looks like routine, even the crazy unexpected routine, can be made holy. Listen in to hear the gals discuss how to make the every day extraordinary and bring Christ into those seemingly unimportant moments!

In Episode #83, Christy and Grace discuss decor. Decor expresses something of ourselves to others. The gals discover how to do this with purpose and how it can be another way of living out the extraordinary in the ordinary. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #82, Christy and Grace discuss Easter and Divine Mercy. They chat about some holy moments and insight they have seen from lent to Easter and how to dive into Christ's Divine Mercy which is for everyone of us. Tune in to hear more and partake in celebrating the season!!

In Episode #81, Christy and Grace discuss fasting and abstaining as we enter into Holy Week. There discussion includes the differences between sacrifices and achieving goals and the desire to be transformed during Lent vs. just accomplishing something. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #80, Christy and Grace discuss the concept of “beginning again”. Grace explains how she loves that Christ encourages us to get back up again rather than dwell on our past failures, and how this is the mark of a saint. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #79, Christy and Grace discuss change and self trust. As we approach seasons that can be full of change, how are we looking at it? The ladies discuss building self trust, pushing through resistance and inviting God in to our seasons of change. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #78, Christy and Grace discuss technology and its place in our world today. The talk about the balance that needs to be made with technology use, but also how it can be used to live out the extraordinary in the ordinary.

In Episode #77, Christy and Grace have an interesting discussion on what Grace deemed her gray zone. The girls chat about the beauty of the diversity in the Church and all that is available to us. Tune in to hear more about this interesting topic!

In episode#76, Christy and Grace discuss Lent. Their conversation covered how we should be seeking what God is wanting to transform in us this lent, not "white knuckling it" but seeing it as a journey with the Lord to deeper life with Him. Come listen and join in the conversation by leaving a review and sharing!

In episode #75 we thought listeners might want a taste and deeper look into what Life Coaching Actually IS. Grace takes the time to interview Christy on what she does and why. Tune in to gain insight and if you have questions that aren't answered, please reach out!

In Episode #74, Christy and Grace discuss the beauty of leaning back into the Lord and letting God lead. They talk about when we are focused on the doing of things, grasping for control, we are leading and not allowing God take the reigns. Tune in to hear how you may find a new kind of freedom in practicing leaning back in your life.

In Episode #73, Christy and Grace discuss the skewed view that society has put on the word self. Their conversation explores need to grow and better ourselves and not to be viewed as selfish.

The debate is on! In Episode #72, Christy and Grace go head to head in the debate over what is better, Culver's of Chick-Fil-A? Tune in and offer you opinion in the comments. What this dynamic duo to discuss your topic? Make sure to message them, leave a comment or email them at thanksmompodcast@gmail.com

In Episode #71, Christy and Grace reflect on the beautiful song on the Visitation sung by Aly Aleigha. The ladies talk about the Magnificat, its impact on them and how the song reflects that and offers a profound reflection. Tune it to experience what struck them!

In Episode #70, Christy and Grace wrap up the end of the Christmas Season talking about Epiphany. They discuss the meaning, and how we can be grateful that the Magi came to meet the Christ Child showing that He came for ALL of us! Tune into listen to more as they chat about moving forward in life and choosing to find ways to live out the extraordinary in the ordinary.

In Episode #69 Christy and Grace discuss all the happenings that go on during and surrounding the octave of Christmas. The talk about their own celebrations this past week as well as the interesting fall of feast days during this specific liturgical year. Tune in to hear the banter and how we are still living in the Christmas season!

In Episode #68, Christy and Grace reflect on what is striking them this Christmas. They talk about placing yourself in the Christmas story, who you can identify with, what it must have been like for them and invite you to meditate on some of that this Christmas. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #67,  Christy and Grace dig into the O Antiphons, where they came from and what their meaning is. They also talk about using this last week of Advent to not just preparing to celebrate Christ's birth but to examine how we are to be preparing for His second coming as well. Tune in to find out more!

In Episode #66, Christy and Grace discuss Gaudete Sunday and how we are called to rejoice this third week of Advent! Tune in to their fun discussion on Advent and choosing joy as we prepare for Christ's coming!

In Episode #65, Christy interviews co-podcaster of Saints for Slackers and founder of Little with Great Love, Lisa Martinez. Christy and Lisa discuss Advent and the waiting that comes with the season isn't passive, but active! They discuss how through our surrender and trust in the Lord, we are inviting Christ to support and carry us. Tune in to this moving conversation the is truly led by the Holy Spirit!

In Episode #64, Christy and Grace chit chat about Advent. They talk about how it should set apart, but that doesn't mean stressing to add something new and big. Tune in to hear what they are trying to do to be a little bit more intentional this year.

In Episode #63 Christy and Grace discuss gratitude. The duo talks about looking at things from a place of abundance vs. lack, of the need to put back on the rose colored glasses and realize the dreams we are actually living in this moment! Tune in to hear more and be inspired to give thanks for all that we have!

In episode #62, Christy and Grace discuss finding the enjoyable things in the day-to-day. We are called to live abundantly, so what does that look like in our everyday life? Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #61 Christy and Grace discuss the emphasis that the Church puts on remembering the dead during the month of November. Did you know that the first 3 days of November are a type of triduum? Tune in to find out more!

In Episode #60, Christy and Grace go into nostalgia mode and dig deep looking into lyrics of a favorite song. Their discussion brings up some great points about how this song is great for mindset a living with intention of how you want to show up in your life. Tune in to listen to their lively interaction!

In Episode 59, Christy and Grace have a discussion with guest Victoria Everleigh, wife, mother, and author. They talk about the different ways they choose to use their time every day, and how it is their choice what they do with their time. Tune in to hear more!

In Episode #58, Christy and Grace discuss the story of Jesus sleeping in the bottom of the boat in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. How can we find peace amidst the different storms in our lives? How can we rest with Christ and find joy, despite the difficulties we face? Tune in to hear the whole conversation!

In Episode 57, Christy and Grace discuss the scripture verse Romans 12:21 where we are instructed to take all thoughts captive to Christ. They talk about what this means and how they try to apply it to their daily lives. Tune in to listen to the conversation of what these ladies think and how they attempt to apply this to their own lives.