Podcasts about working christian mom

Being a mom as we all know takes work, and it can feel lonely and weary at times.  We do so many of the same tasks in and out.  It can seem like a never ending merry-go-round of routines, meals, cleaning, laundry, making lunches, driving carpool, working on homework etc.  So what is the one thing that all tired, weary moms need that can flip the switch to energize them and give them joy? Besides a close daily relationship with God and time in His word, they need community! We are created for community! So how do we find our people? In this episode today we will talk about the importance of finding our people, different types of friendships, and how to find our community.  Grab a warm beverage and settle in for a fun conversation! I pray this blesses you! Michelle PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn't working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at: Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website Come join our Facebook Group: Home Management for Working Moms - Organization & Time Management

Feeling busy and finding it hard to balance everything? Join us as we talk about the intersection of faith, family, and everyday life. We are discussing how grace-filled rhythms can bring peace and balance to the lives of busy moms. From managing work and family responsibilities to finding moments of spiritual connection amidst the chaos, we discuss practical strategies and heartfelt insights to help you thrive in your roles as a Christian mom. Tune in to discover how to keep God at the center of your life while juggling the demands of motherhood and work. Living our days with peace and walking confidently in our purpose is possible!     Set up a free connection call by clicking the link.     >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>   Connect with Lindsay: - Free FB Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community - Instagram: FaithLedWorkingMoms - LinkedIn: Lindsay Walker - Email: lindsaywalkerllc@gmail.com

Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to the hearts of many working Christian moms—knowing when it's time for change. Join us as we explore the questions you should be asking yourself as you consider a new path in your journey. We'll touch on everything from faith and values to work-life balance and purpose. So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, find a quiet spot, and let's embark on this thoughtful journey together. Whether you're pondering a career shift, a change in your work-life balance, or simply seeking a fresh perspective on your path, this episode is for you. Links from Today's Show: Join the email community https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621d6beb9b7136a9e313d546 Want to listen to Jeanette's other podcast?! Listen to It's Time For Coffee here! https://link.chtbl.com/sWcTEkZy   Moms at Work is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be, visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Hey friend! Do you find yourself exhausted after school? Do you struggle to get it all done in the evenings? Today learn 5 simples steps to building a productive after school routine Need some help with routines or some help with mapping our your God centred success plan for the rest of 2022 click the link below and we can work together on this: https://www.wellnessandwellies.co.uk/sherisesplanner  Use code BIRTHDAY for 10% off during September 2022 I hope this episode blesses you Love and light SJ xx  

Well, it was bound to happen eventually. Friends don't have to agree on everything, right? Right. And this week, despite all the things we agree on wholeheartedly, my good friend NJ Rongner and I have very different opinions about a holiday movie. And you know what? It's okay! Totally okay. NJ is a woman of many hats. She works full time as a sales and marketing coach at Clickfunnels and is the founder of Working Christian Mom. She loves coffee, Jesus and Gilmore Girls. And for some reason, which she tries to explain to us today, she loves the California Christmas movies on Netflix.                                       Of course, because this is The Couch, where rabbit trails and side notes are always welcome, we don't stick to just holiday movies. We also talk about old and new musicals, an upcoming movie, and one of my favorite topics, movie night. It's a fun episode, and I'm glad you decided to join us. Let's get started! REMEMBER: Hooked on Holiday Movies –This is your hub for all things holiday movies! Sign up for your FREE bundle that includes a printable schedule of all 150+ new movies airing this year, a printable list of all our picks mentioned in this episode, tips for hosting a movie-watching party (and fun party games), festive recipes, and an exclusive holiday playlist. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: West Side Story The Lost City Sugar Plum Twist Mistletoe in Montana A California Christmas: City Lights ‘Tis the Season to be Merry NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: The Sound of Music Little Debbie Christmas trees DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find NJ on Instagram at @nj.rongner. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver on Instagram, in The Couch Facebook group, or at marycarver.com. Welcome to The Couch!

NJ Rongner is a business strategist who helps female entrepreneurs clear the clutter and get laser focused on what matters most. Known by her signature phrase "I can't sign off on that," she's not afraid to tell her clients when they're going in the wrong direction. NJ is the founder of Working Christian Mom where she provides encouragement and support to women who love their family, love their job and love their faith. You can find out more about her podcast and services by visiting the Working Christian Mom website. #InternationalWomensDay #ExpertTalkWithTGo #ExpertTalkXtra #TalkShow #LivestreamInterviews #WomenFromAroundTheWorld #TheresaGoss #ExpertTalkFM #Roku #PodNationTV #talkshowtv #talkshowbisnis #talkshowonline #talkshowhost #talkshowexpert #talkshowguest #podcast #motivation #television #broadcast #listennow

TIP (today's intentional practice): We have a free gift for you, and it's a free download, a printable for you to write your own psalm. Use the journaling page to get your emotions out and in the process come up with a gratitude, write your own psalm. Page 1: lament it out & give it to God, (your grief, processing the hard things abut the situation) Page 2: praise & gratitude (when god shows up in our story, looking on the bright side, giving thanks in all things) Page 3: psalm & testimony (when god redeems and gives purpose to the hurt and the hardship) Head to  www.theintentionalmompreneur.com/ep3 to grab it! Or copy this link into a browser: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fe2497b3443217d5549a338

In this episode we're unlocking parenting secrets with our expert guest, NJ Rongner! She is NJ is the founder and podcast host of Working Christian Mom. She’s also a lover of coffee, community and chocolate! Knowing that the days are long but the years are short, NJ is passionate about making the time she has while her kids at are at home count. Speaking of which she’s an amazing mom of 2 kids! In this episode we talk more specifics on how we can begin fighting for our kids instead of with our kids. Find out more about NJ Rongner! www.workingchristianmom.com www.fb.com/groups/workingchristianmoms Instagram.com/nj.rongner Hear from more parenting experts from Nov. 2nd - Nov. 4th. Join us for the Happy & Healthy Kid Summit! Claim your FREE ticket at HappyKidSummit.com GOOD KARMA ALERT! Want some good karma? Rate and Review our show and we'll send you our Family Toolkit, FOR FREE! www.famvaluespodcast.com

Going through a change of careers, companies, or even just growing where you are, takes a solid action plan to get to where you want to go.  In this episode, we are joined by author and fellow working mom, Sonia Cameron as she shares 5 tips to help you prepare for your next career transition.   Sonia is the author of the new book: God, Please Help Me Find A Job: 21 Prayers for the Job Seeker and the creator of http://blessthework.com   Grab the free Your Life Rocks App: Apple users: https://yourliferocks.com/apple Google Users: https://yourliferocks.com/Google   COME SAY HI! Website: https://yourliferocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourliferocks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.life.rocks/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/yourliferocks/   Get more tips and inspiration on our YouTube channel (2 videos a week) https://www.youtube.com/c/YourLifeRocksforChristianWorkingMoms   Shop Your Life Rocks Join Life Balance Membership - https://yourliferocks.com/LifeBalance Life Balance Planner for Disc notebook - https://yourliferocks.com/product/90-day-life-balance-planner-for-disc-notebooks/?v=7516fd43adaa Life Balance Planner - https://yourliferocks.com/product/life-balance-planner/?v=7516fd43adaa     Subscribe to the show so you don't miss any of our future episodes designed to help working moms like you create the life they love and be all that God has called you to!  

In this episode we're unlocking parenting secrets with our expert guest,  NJ Rongner!She is NJ is the founder and podcast host of Working Christian Mom. She’s also a lover of coffee, community and chocolate! Knowing that the days are long but the years are short, NJ is  passionate about making the time she has while her kids at are at home count. Speaking of which she’s an amazing mom of 2 kids!In this episode we cover a piece of advice, passed down from her grandmother, that completely changed the trajectory of her motherhood.Find out more about NJ Rongner!www.workingchristianmom.comwww.fb.com/groups/workingchristianmomsInstagram.com/nj.rongner GOOD KARMA ALERT!Want some good karma? Rate and Review our show and we'll send you our Family Toolkit, FOR FREE!www.famvaluespodcast.com

What if Baby Jesus went to Daycare because Mary was a working mom? Are we sending the message to the Working Mom that the Stay-at-Home Mom is the one raising her kids in the most 'biblical' way? Is the working mom treated differently in the Church?   Come join the conversation as I chat with working mom NJ Rongner who gives me (a mom who stayed home for nearly 20 years) an inside scoop and tells me what she wishes we knew about being a working mom in the Church.   NJ Rongner is a full time working mom who wants you to know that if you work and love Jesus, there is nothing wrong with you. On her podcast, Working Christian Mom, she equips and inspires the everyday working mom to press on because her work matters. NJ loves the beach, cinnamon tea and living in beautiful New England with her husband and their two children. She also runs the Facebook groups Working Christian Mom, Christianpreneur, and works as a Marketing Coach with Clickfunnels.   What I loved about talking with NJ is that "working" has taken all sorts of forms for her; she has worked outside the home, inside the home, for other companies, and for herself. She also had the dream of being a Stay-at-Home-Mom until it actually happened and she found herself struggling to like it as much as she thought she would.   NJ shares with us that inside the Church just as the Stay-at-Home mom is hailed and affirmed as doing what's best for her family, the Working Mom often feels invisible and at times is told implicitly she is not doing things the godly way.   Connect with NJ: Website- workingchristianmom.com Facebook - Working Christian Mom Christianpreneur   Connect with Kathleen Facebook: @WhatSheWishesPodcast Instagram: @speakerkathleenmpeters Email: kathleen@whatshewishesyouknew.com   Kathleen's Workbook -Embrace You: A Guide to Uncovering the Real You   Bonus (Interview After the Interview) Episode:  Become a $2/month patreon member and get access to all the bonus episodes where my guests shares the WHY to her Big Reveals. Patreon Information   Wanna Become a Patreon Member? Click here => Patreon Information   Newsletter & Free Digital Empathy Cards To download your own Empathy Cards, go to kathleenmpeters.com , scroll to the bottom of page, and sign up for my newsletter. 

Is there a right way or wrong way to celebrate the holidays as a Working Christian Mom?  Join NJ and Sarah as they discuss:  How they do (or don't) do Advent How to set your self up for success in a busy season.  Where to "cheat" and where not to skip when it comes to doing #allthethings  How to keep Jesus at the center of your chaos.  Connect with Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahmorrison/ Join The Working Christian Mom Community: http://www.workingchristianmom.com/community/

Hey friends and welcome back to the show. Today’s show is one of the most sacred ones I’ve recorded to date and it’s a conversation that I recorded with my friend Micala Quinn in early September. I don’t want to give too much of the show away in the introduction but I will say this, thank you Micala, from the deepest part of my heart for trusting me to steward your story well. Friends, this isn’t one that I’d listen to with kids around. Alright, here we go. Thanks again to Micala for being so brave and going first. There aren’t a lot of links mentioned in this episode, but I put the link of George jumping in the show notes. I am happy to report to you that baby TJ arrived on October 24th and all are healthy and well. We’ll have Micala back again in 2019 to talk about the business side of her life, so you can learn how to build out your work from home mama life. Think of Micala and her family this holiday season, as they get ready to celebrate Christmas without their sweet George. Micala, I love you and again, thank you for sharing your story with with Working Christian Mom community. Friends, share this show with someone who needs to hear it, okay? Links Mentioned On Air: George Jumping On Instagram About our guest: Micala Quinn is a wife, mom, teacher, and founder of Live Free, Mama where she helps working moms leverage their current skills and talents into a profitable freelance career. When she’s not working she can be found going on a walk to the park with her daughter, making a home cooked meal, or watching Friends for the millionth time.  Website / Instagram / Facebook Group

Jennifer Dukes Lee is an author, speaker, mom and farmer’s wife. She’s also a gal who was taken on a surrender journey and graciously wrote about her lessons so that we could all learn from them. Her newest book, It’s All Under Control released in September 2018. In This Episode You’ll Hear: Why Jennifer wrote It’s All Under Control and who it’s for. Why it’s so important to take Jesus off of our to do list. Why true intimacy with Jesus feels so scary.   Jennifer’s system of Do, delegate and dismiss. NJ and Jennifer talk about life in Small Town, USA. Jennifer’s role as DJ in her country church. Here are our biggest takeaways from this episode of the Working Christian Mom podcast with Jennifer Dukes Lee. Your relationship with Jesus goes beyond your to do list (Starts at 8:27). Jennifer realized that spending time with Jesus was becoming another check she could make on her to do list. In fact, she even wrote GOD at the top of her list everyday and checked it off. What she realized was that God desires for us to be ALL IN with our relationship. He wants more than just the 15 minutes we give him in the morning and He wants to be be invited in to dwell in  every area of our life. It can be scary to get real and vulnerable with Jesus…. Which is why some people keep him at arm's length, on a to do list or in a box. (Starts at 12:33) Jennifer thinks a big reason why this happens is because we’re afraid of what Jesus might ask us to do or tell us we need to do. We’re afraid of giving Him every nook and cranny of our lives. When she pictures Jesus, she pictures Him sitting cross legged on her bed. This helps her to remember Jesus as a friend who cares for and listens to her. NJ pictures Jesus brushing her hair…. Something her mom did for her a child (NJ’s mom passed away in 2007).   It’s 100% okay to say no… even to great things. Do, delegate, dismiss. (Starts at 28:45) When she felt like she needed more breathing room, Jennifer asked herself what were the essentials, what could she delegate and what could be dismissed. When she did that, there were things that came across her desk that were great opportunities, but the timing was wrong for her. She said no to great things and in doing so, was able to find margin in other areas of her life. She also said no to a few volunteer opportunities in her community and to a ministry at church. Too much of a good thing is still too much.   Links and products mentioned [affiliate links are used] Bethany House & Baker Books (in)Courage Brave Love by Lisa Leonard Never Unfriended by Lisa Jo Baker The Cozy Minimalist by the Nester The Cozy Minimalist Home by Myliequinn Smith Ruth Simmons on Instagram It's All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee    About Our Guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of It’s All Under Control, The Happiness Dare and Love Idol. A former news reporter for several Midwestern newspapers, Jennifer still loves to chase a great story. Nowadays, however, she prefers to write about the remarkably good news of Jesus Christ. Jennifer is known for her authentic voice as she encourages women to walk in freedom. She clings to the hope of the Cross and is passionate about sharing the gospel through story. She believes in miracles; she is one. She marvels at God's unrelenting grace for people who mess up—stumbling sinners like her, who have been made whole through Christ. Jennifer and her husband live on the Lee family farm, where they raise crops, pigs, and two humans. She attends a small country church where some Sundays you'll find her spinning tunes as the church deejay. She's a big fan of dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick, and Netflix binges. She wants to live life in such a way that you can't help but want more of Jesus. Connect with Jennifer: Website / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter  

NJ Rongner's heart beats for the women of God. As the founder of Working Christian Mom, she encourages women to thrive in the people, passions and projects God has given them. WCM started out as her her own passion project and is now business that's blessing others. When she's not serving her community online, she's helping other small business owners leverage their influence by collaborating as with them as a digital marketing consultant.

Hey guys! Welcome back to the Working Christian Mom podcast! I’m your host, NJ Rongner. I have missed you! I want to apologize for going radio silent for so long- my 4th of July week break turned into an entire month of July break. A few really big things happened in July.. they were good things, big things, scary things, things the Lord surprised us with and honestly, I gave myself permission to be in the moment, savor the blessings and keep my priorities in line. Something had to give and as it turns out, pausing production on the podcast for a month was it. Because I know you’re curious about what happened, I’ll fill you in. I’ll say this. When God throws you a curveball, it’s always a home run. If you’re on my email list or part of my community, you know the first big thing, it’s a great story worth telling. Two years ago, randomly and very much out of the blue, my husband’s commuter car was crushed by a snowplow during a snowstorm. We were parked on the correct side of the street and we could see where he was plowing the road and then our car. It was a 2002 Toyota that still had a good 120,000 miles in her, so we were super bummed. We sought the Lord as we searched for new cars and the answer was always no. Our marriage needed work and God knew it. He wrecked one of our cars so that Mike and I would learn how to consider one another’s needs, schedules, and desires. When we had two cars, we didn’t need to check in with each other about timing and schedules, we could each just do our thing and see each other back at home for dinner. I didn’t have to ask for help from my local community when it came to soccer pick up and drop off. During our two years without two cars, we both grew as a couple. I became a master coordinator when it came to schedules, our car and what we could say yes to doing and what we said no to. We rented a car for the few week’s there really was no choice but to, Mike rode his bike to work in 90 degree weather so the kids and I could take day trips, I asked for carpool help and we used Uber. We stopped putting ourselves first, started defaulting to the other and our marriage is better because of it. In January 2018, I started feeling the very strong desire to pray for a second car. We prayed as a family, as individuals and asked our close circle to pray too. I told my friend and faith mentor Entrice Rowe (podcast guest #4) that I’d just be so thrilled with a hooptie to get us around town. She immediately rebuked me… “Our God isn’t the God of small things NJ, I’m gonna need you to pray bigger on this one. His streets are MADE OF GOLD and you are asking him for a junk car?!? Nope. As your friend, I can’t let you do that. So stop praying it small.” Side note… you all need a friend like Entrice in your life… someone who isn’t afraid to challenge your faith and encourage you to chase Jesus HARD. I’ll link her episode in the show notes. Or you can go back and find her- she was episode 4. When Entrice tells me to do something or change something, it is for good reason. So I prayed bigger… that God would lead us to the right car for our family and within our budget. Something that we could pay for in cash and not have to have a car payment on, that was safe to drive and reliable. The more I prayed about it, the stronger the feeling I got that this vehicle would be gifted to us. I couldn’t see how it would happen, but I didn’t stop praying or believing. God is in the business of meeting our needs. And honestly, the way He does it blows my mind. Mike’s grandmother recently passed away after 94 lovely legacy making years on earth. We were very close and saw each other often. Her passing has left a hole in our hearts because her influence was so strong. When we started praying for our next car, Grammie was alive and well. It never even crossed our minds that someday, welcoming her car into our family would be an option. But when the estate settled, we became the owners of a Toyota that still has a good 120,000 miles in her. The second big thing that happened to me in July is that I resigned from my role at Boss Mom. It was a joy to help Dana Malstaff grow Boss Mom from the beginning. As her community manager, I played a large role in nurturing and growing her Facebook community from 2 to 30,000 and we had great conversations on her podcast, the Boss Mom podcast. While in my tenure at Boss Mom as the Facebook community manager, I got to witness a lot of really hard and beautiful conversations take place. I saw people find their biz besties and sky rocket their business launches. We talked about getting babies to sleep through the night, how to develop great products that people wanted to pay you for and oh so much more. One thing that I was so proud of was the way the community listened to different point of views with open ears. And one of my favorite conversations always read about was about how a person’s faith informed the way they handled their business. I’m a Jesus girl, so I know that influences my business decisions. But I LOVED LOVED LOVED hearing people with different faith backgrounds. Those conversations were always some of my favorite to read about… the more I know about someone who is different than me, the more I begin to understand their point of view. Dana made the decision to make the community attached to her business completely religion free. I was informed in a voxer message that topics of faith, of ANY faith were no longer allowed and she made the announcement in the Boss Mom facebook group. I wasn’t a part of any conversation that shaped her new policy even though I had a pulse on the Facebook community as her community manager. God made it very clear to me that my time had come to a close at Boss Mom. My decision to leave wasn’t just for standing up for my own faith background, but for my sisters of different religions too. I was also standing up for myself, the internal process was…messy. And honestly, that’s a graceful statement. There wasn’t a long runway with my decision and I knew that it had to be a 100% clean break from Dana and the Boss Mom Community, a place that I adored and loved. I have learned 4 really big things this month and I want to share them with you. Prayer is powerful. Sharing my heart with not only God but with my family and friends so they could also interceed was a game changer. I am 100% going to admit to you that I’m selfish with my prayer requests. If you ask me how you can pray for me, I’m going to tell you how you can pray for me. Speaking of which, gals we need to get better at this. Each Monday in my community, I ask for prayer requests from my people. Here’s what I’ve noticed, we are really good about asking for prayer for everyone but ourselves. Is it because we don’t want to let people into our own lives? Is it because we’re afraid? I don’t have the answer to this. But I know this, we need to get more selfish with our prayer requests. The next time someone asks how they can pray for you, don’t tell them about your family member or friend that needs prayer. Tell them about how YOU need prayer! God is in the business of meeting our needs. In the case of our car, there was NO GOOD REASON for a snow plow to hit it in our eyes. At the time, we didn’t understand it. But looking back at it all, we are so glad that it happened. God wants to provide for you because he loves you so much. Seriously. I mean, he sent his own son to this earth to die on the cross for your sins so could be in fellowship with him. He’s the ultimate provider. The more I open my eyes to thank God for the things he’s provided for us, the more provision seems to come. Gratitude and thanksgiving LITERALLY CHANGE everything. When God throws you a curve ball, you better believe that 100% there is always a home run coming. Now that I’ve got more time to focus on what God has really called me to do, I’m in creation and catch up mode. Here’s what is coming up from Working Christian Mom. Back to school workshop: I’m going to run this live master class a few times in August and September and it will focus on getting taking the stress out of back to school season including setting up systems and tools as well as how to set goals for your kid’s new year. Mastermind for Christian Business Owners. A Simple Christmas Experience. This 8 week program will run in October and November and will focus on getting our hearts and homes READY for the December hustle. If you’ve ever felt like a stresscase in December because of #allthethings, this is going to be FOR you. I’ll be teaching this live. Gift guide for Working Christian Moms. I am currently accepting applications for the very first gift guide Working Christian Moms. I can’t wait to curate a list of amazing gift ideas to help you thrive. If you are a business owner who would like to submit your product for the guide, I would love to have you apply. The gift guide episode will publish the week before Thanksgiving and will be promoted on all of my social channels for 6 weeks. You can learn more about the upcoming programs offered from Working Christian Mom and get on the waitlist by going to www.workingchristianmom.com/programs If you’re binge listening at a later date that isn’t August 2018, still head over to that link. I’ll have new offerings there!

Today on the Working Christian Mom Podcast, I chat with my friend and fellow multi-passionate entrepreneur Esther Littlefield. Esther is a pastor's wife, a mama and the host of The Christian Women Leadership Podcast where she women in leadership to lead well and with confidence. Esther never expected to become a pastor’s wife and in our conversation, she shares about her journey to finding safe people to confide in, what it’s like to be a Working Christian Mom pastor’s wife and how she got over the guilt about not being a stay at home mom. Two Big Takeaways from my conversation with Esther: We all need to find safe people to confide in. Esther and I both believe that we need close relationships with trusted friends. When Esther was experiencing marriage troubles, she couldn’t confide in just anyone at her church. She found safe people who she knew would keep her trust. We all need these people in our lives. And when someone trusts us with their hurts and worries, we need to hold sacred space with that instead of gossiping. If you’re seeking something and don’t see it out there, perhaps you’re being called to create it. Both Esther and I created spaces for women online through our podcasts because we were craving the community we were looking for. Esther also created a Bible Study at her church because she didn’t see what she was looking for. Often times, we have the tendency to stay on the sidelines, wait and wish someone else would just hurry up and create something for us. But often times, that stirring in  your heart is the Lord prompting YOU to start!   Links Mentioned [affiliate links] Create Your Laptop Life Tick Remover UMass Amherst Tick Service About Our Guest: Esther Littlefield is the writer at EstherLittlefield.com and host of The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast, where she encourages and equips women to embrace their God-given gifts, skills, and passions in order to lead with confidence. She is also the founder and CEO of Morningstar Media Services, a digital marketing agency which helps female entrepreneurs run and grow their businesses. Never satisfied to do just ONE thing, Esther stays busy as a pastor's wife, mom, leader, friend, and entrepreneur. Esther combines her background as a social worker, network marketer, and blogger to help others achieve their goals in their life and business. When she’s not running her agency, writing, or dreaming up a new idea, you can find Esther heading out for a hike with her family, sipping a cup of coffee, or enjoying the occasional Netflix binge. Connect with Esther: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest

When life hits us with difficulty, tragedy, or loss, it can be hard to run our business at the same time. When things feel out of control, how do we decide what we have control over? How can we keep momentum, even when we don’t feel like putting in the effort? How can we do good work while still processing our emotions? On this episode, NJ and I talk about getting through the rough patches in life. At some point, you’ve got to recognize that sometimes it’s a long road to recovery when things happen in your life-- and that’s okay. -Dana Malstaff   3 Things We Learned From This Episode Some things are just hard because they are new (03:29 - 04:11) Be mindful of the challenges that seem difficult as a result of being something new. Just because you’ve never faced a certain problem doesn’t mean you’re not equipped to overcome it.   We are emotional creatures, and that’s not a bad thing (17:58 - 18:47) When we get really into our business, we sometimes forget that we are emotional creatures. This is not something to ignore or repress, but to recognize and embrace. This makes it easier to engage and cope with our emotions.   Starting a business is like a modern day walk-about for women (24:13 - 25:04) Businesses are a self-discovery engine. They force us to confront what we really want and what we’re willing to fight for. Sometimes this will change the lives around us as we shift and grow.   Guest Bio NJ Rongner is a business strategist who helps female entrepreneurs clear the clutter and get laser focused on what matters most. Known by her signature phrase "I can't sign off on that," she's not afraid to tell her clients when they're going in the wrong direction. NJ is the founder of Working Christian Mom where she provides encouragement and support to women who love their family, love their job and love their faith. You can find out more about her podcast and services by visiting Working Christian Mom.

Today on the Working Christian Mom podcast, I sit down with my friend Becky. Becky has a heart for adoption and in this episode you’re going to hear about it. When we recorded this episode, their international adoption had been finalized and they were just waiting for the call that they could go to Haiti to bring their son home. However, that process can take a bit of time. Becky shares how the door to foster care was never opened for them, even though they went through the entire process, how God lead their family to pursue international adoption and how she is getting ready to welcome her son home. She speaks openly her anxiety and fear about  bringing a child of color home to their neck of the woods, an area that is mostly caucasian and shares what they are doing as a family to prepare. Can I tell you a secret? This episode of the Working Christian Mom podcast was recorded in the spring, but I can let the cat out of the back to tell you that sweet Lovens is HOME! Becky and her husband are home with Lorvens, right now. Well, maybe not right this exact second, but he’s here! In this episode of the podcast you’ll hear: The things that are giving Becky the most anxiety about bringing her son home from Haiti. How they are getting their stateside kids ready to welcome home their new brother. How Becky is preparing her business to get ready for their new addition. How Becky is preparing their friends and family to be understanding and supportive of their family after they bring Lorvens home. Links mentioned: The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey About our guest: I’m Becky Dempster. I’m here to serve women who crave homes with purpose. I give them the tools they need to turn their houses into homes that are beautiful while meeting the needs. I remind them that their homes can feel like a big hug, and represent their style, without sacrificing function or budget.I’ve got a blog full of DIY ideas for those who want to save money and do it themselves. I also offer interior design consulting where I give you the tools and tips you need to make your space reflect your style and work hard for you. I also took an empty barn and turned it into a big old party barn with the help of my husband. Now we use it for hosting junking and thrifting sales!When I’m not busting out fun DIY projects or interior design plans for clients I can be found shuttling my three kids, playing with the dog, pretending to garden, or trying to get my cats out of the garage. And if all else fails, look for me locked up in my office, nose in a home design magazine, Pinterest, or reading. Connect with Becky: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest

In this episode of the Working Christian Mom podcast, I am chatting with my biz bestie, Danielle Roberts. And just a heads up, we recorded this in April. Danielle is feeling better (she mentions in the episode that she was on crutches). Danielle is passionate about mentorship and especially the mentorship of women who love Jesus and those who are Christian Business owner. In this episode, we talk about the power of mentorship and it’s biblical basis and then Danielle shares a story she hasn’t shared with many. We weren’t expecting it to come out, but good things happen when you invite the Holy Spirit into your conversation. Danielle shares openly about her time in the U.S. Navy as a Working Christian Mom, how her core values influenced her work life and how she handled deployments, tiny babies and pregnancy. But she also shares the story of her decision to blow the whistle against sexual harassment while she was in the military. If you are someone who has ever thought about speaking up to the higher ups in your company or blowing the whistle in the workplace, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. In this episode you’ll hear: Why Danielle believes mentorship is so important. Danielle walks us through her decision to blow the whistle on military sexual harassment, how that changed her relationship with her coworkers and how she leaned on God during that time. What life looks like almost a decade on the other side of her military career and how her focus and priorities have shifted. Here are our three main takeaways: When we have the courage to stand up for what is right, there are often consequences outside of our control. Danielle knew that blowing the whistle on sexual harassment in the military was going to change her life. The freedom found outweighed the consequences from her coworkers, but that didn’t make the sting of her reality any less real. When we make hard decisions, the outfall can also be hard, but we shouldn’t be afraid of it. In Danielle’s situation, the joy of the Lord was her strength. Danielle named and claimed that verse for herself. She spoke it repeatedly as she was walking into work and throughout her day. It was the rock she stood on while she faced trials at work. She held onto her faith because she knew God would carry her through. God never fails us or forsakes us. During Danielle’s trials, God showed up big. He provided her with comfort, peace, rest, support and encouragement. God keeps his promise never to leave us or forsake us. All of God’s promises in Christ are yes and amen. Links mentioned: Danielle’s book: Created For This About our guest: Danielle Roberts is an online business manager and strategist.She spends her days working with entrepreneurs to develop their business strategy and handling their day to day. As an author and mentor to Christian business women, she loves to show them how weaving faith into their business is possible. She is a wife and a mom of 4. She loves Jesus, coffee, date night and chasing after her kids. Connect with Danielle: Website / Instagram / LinkedIn  

On this episode of the Working Christian Mom podcast, my friend Sam Munoz is here. Sam is the author of The Intentional Bookshelf. And her love for books runs deep and we talk about her parenting secret weapon… spoiler alert, it’s books! And she shares some of her favorite children’s books that might be flying under your radar. Sam is a military wife, a mama and up until very recently worked full time as a software engineer. In December of 2017, Sam’s company lost a pretty big client because that client shut down completely. And Sam’s role was 100% tied to this client. She was faced with impending layoff and wasn’t sure what to do. It was stressful and the unknown was scary. On top of all of this, her husband is in the military and was deployed at the time we recorded (he’s home now). n this episode, Sam shares the story of how God met her in the midst of pending job loss, what it’s really like to be on the other end of a deployment and how she found community in a new city after a military move.  Connect with Sam: Website / Instagram / Facebook In this episode you’ll hear: Sam’s story of pending job loss and what happened when she decided to take a leap of faith. How Sam’s husband reacted to the news of her work crisis. How God carried Sam through the decision process. The challenges Sam faces as the parent who is home while her spouse is deployed. Sam’s recommendations for a smooth transition for your kiddo when your spouse deploys. Sam’s recommendations for finding community in a new city (she moves a lot because of the military). Sam’s book love for books runs deep. In this episode she recommends her favorite flying under the radar children’s books.  Click  here to read the full show notes for this episode on the Working Christian Mom website. 

NJ Rongner joins me on the show today. NJ is a business strategist who helps female entrepreneurs clear the clutter and get laser focused on what matters most. Known by her signature phrase "I can't sign off on that," she's not afraid to tell her clients when they're going in the wrong direction. NJ is the founder of Working Christian Mom where she provides encouragement and support to women who love their family, love their job and love their faith. You can find out more about her podcast and services by visiting the Working Christian Mom website - workingchristianmom.com. During the episode, NJ talks about her strategy sessions and you can book your own uber helpful session by going to workingchristianmom.com/workwithme. Having worked with NJ closely over the last few years as a part of the Boss Mom team and her mentoring me, she's been a huge influence in my life and business. If you want to follow along with her, you can do so on Instagram at instagram.com/nj.rongner or instagram.com/workingchristianmom.

In this episode of the Working Christian Mom podcast I interview my internet friend turned real life friend, Lilah Higgins. Earlier this year, literally took her courage by the hand and did something really brave. She went to the If:Gathering knowing that she didn’t know anyone there besides her husband. Going to the If:Gathering was a full circle moment for her where God showed up in unexpected places and she left changed. She even had the chance to meet Jennie Allen and tell her about how If Gathering has played out in the story of her life. Lilah has a history of anxiety and she shares openly what her freedom journey has been like and how God has rewritten the narrative. Connect with Lilah: Website / Instagram  In this episode you’ll hear: Lilah’s If:Gathering Story including how God showed up, her full circle moment and why she left changed. Lilah’s mindset shift regarding her anxiety after she started partnering and trusting the Lord with it. How Lilah views her job as a graphic designer through the lens of a God who loves creativity and art. To read the full show notes for this episode including all of the links mentioned, click here. 

Today on the podcast, I have my friend Ashley Buffa. Ashley worked as an assistant to someone who was very “internet famous.” Along with the perks of being associated with someone well known came the hustle, deadlines and stress of working with a high performing CEO.  There came a point in Ashley’s career where she had to decide between handling a work emergency via email or tending to her crying nursing baby. In this episode, Ashley shares not only how her pride of her career snuck up on her, but the mistakes she made along the way, her big burnout story and what she learned through the process. Connect with Ashley: Website / Facebook / Instagram  There comes a time in almost every Working Christian Mom’s life when they experience burnout.  In this episode about burnout lessons from a Working Christian Mom you’ll hear: The burnout signs Ashley missed Things can do to support someone who is in the middle of burnout The effect Ashley’s work schedule had on her kids at home. How God redeemed Ashley’s story Ashley’s tips for high achieving women. Ashley’s tips for making a home run smoother including the magical power of doubling up time, meal planning and delegating housework. Click here to read the full show notes. 

In this episode of the Working Christian Mom Podcast, I sit down with my friend Carrie Sharpe. Carrie is a mama to five children, including one child they almost lost right after childbirth and a set of twins. We talk about how God met her in crisis, why communicating with our spouses is so important and what it is like to run a business and home school. Connect with Carrie: Connect with Carrie: Website /  Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube In this episode you’ll hear: How God showed up in the middle of a major crisis with one of Carrie’s sons What happened when Carrie fully surrendered the life of her child to God How Carrie and her  husband were able to  keep the lines of communication open between them, even through their world seemed to be falling apart. What it is like to go through conceiving another child after you almost lost one. How Carrie is able to run her home, run her business, homeschool her children and keep up with everyone’s extracurricular activities. How Carrie feels about her kids becoming big kids and learning how to drive, getting ready to leave for college, etc. Carrie’s self care tips. For the full show notes to this episode, click here to be taken to the Working Christian Mom website. Did you know that that there is a community of mamas who love Jesus, their kids and who work? Yep! There sure is! The WCM is a soft spot to land and is full of encouragement, community and authenticity. Click here to join us.

Finding time to make priorities happen can be one of the hardest parts about being a Working Christian Mom. What are the things you do everyday, always and no matter what? These priority tasks move our faith, work life, home and family forward, but how do you decide what to do? And what do you do when you don't want to do them?  In this episode of the Working Christian Mom podcast, I chat with my friend Kelsey Van Kirk about the power of habit and finding time to make #allthethings happen.  You’ll hear us talk about our everyday, always no matter whats including: How we set up our families for success and WHY it’s so important. Why it’s super important to know the WHY. Why to revisit your task list and no matter whats. How to effectively brain dump. Perfection vs. Spirit Led Excellence Why partnering with the Lord is the best partnership of all. Click here for the full show notes as well as the links mentioned in this episode. 

Welcome to the Working  Christian Mom Podcast. I’m NJ Rongner. I’m a wife, mom and a business consultant who focuses on marketing and strategy. Some of you may or may not know me as part of the Boss Mom team the sometimes co-host of the Boss Mom Podcast with Dana Malstaff. In this episode, I get a little fired up about the mission God has given me. This is my message to you… A Battle Cry for the Working Christian Mom. Here are the truths for you.  You can love your family and your job, it doesn’t have to be one or the other.  You are enough.  Conviction comes from the holy spirit, guilt wrecks us because we let it. God’s grace is enough. He told us so. You can do hard things.  And those things that scare you, those are probably the things you NEED to be doing. Your work IS ministry and the world needs your work.  When God created you, he knew you’d be in this role, at this job.  It’s okay that you’re ambitious.  This episode was saturated in Scripture but I didn’t give many of the verses. To grab your Battle Cry Affirmation Devotional and get the show notes click here. If you are looking for community and support as you live in the tension of work, motherhood and faith, join us at www.workingchristianmom.com/commumity. We’d love to see you there.