In This Episode: Introducing Season 3. New Episode. New Format. Surprise! ”The family in the modern world, as much as and perhaps more than any other institution, has been beset by the many profound and rapid changes that have affected society and culture. Many families are living this situation in fidelity to those values that constitute the foundation of the institution of the family. Others have become uncertain and bewildered over their role or even doubtful and almost unaware of the ultimat...
Oct 04, 2019•32 min•Season 3Ep. 82
In This Episode: Laura shares her experience with loss, how we can respond when a friend loses a child, and what we can do for kids who have lost a sibling. What Laura is Loving: Summer! Laura’s Mom Hack: It’s never to early to start dinner. Links: Grieving Together : A Couple’s Journey Through Miscarriage Laura’s Website Laura on Instagram Laura on Facebook Laura on Twitter Everyday Sacrament: The Messy Grace of Parenting Mother Teresa’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech Embracing Weakness by...
Aug 26, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 81
In This Episode: Today’s chat is with Cambra Kaiser. We’re talking about surprises and challenges of motherhood, connecting with your spouse when you have a little one, and the journey of infertility. What Cambra is Loving: In person and online community support Cambra’s Mom Hack: Mass bag for toddlers Links: Infertility Article from Mom on The Go in Holy Toledo Dave Ramsey Story of a Soul (St. Therese) Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Aug 12, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 80
In This Episode: Today’s chat is with Danielle Mitchell of Montessori Mom . We’re chatting about Maria Montessori and how her writing has influenced Danielle’s parenting and home life with little ones. What Danielle is Loving: Ice Cream & Discovering Lady Gaga Danielle’s Mom Hack: Meal Prep/Freezer Meals Cleaning Supplies in Each Bathroom Links: Montessori Mom Spontaneous Activity and Education by Maria Montessori Montessori From the Start by Paula Lillard Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page ...
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 79
From Scripture, St. Alphonsus Liguouri, St. Faustina, St. Francis de Sales, and Brother Lawrence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2019•40 min•Season 2Ep. 78
In This Episode: “My life is not my own.” Mark 12: 1-12 Diary of St. Faustina (Book II: 860, 872) Links: Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2019•8 min•Season 2Ep. 77
In This Episode: I’m chatting with Talia Kruse of Dear Dymphna about the importance of self-awareness, creating routines, and Talia’s experience as a wife and mother with bipolar disorder. What Talia is Loving: Her Graduate Program through Divine Mercy University Talia’s Mom Hack: Make Ahead Scones Links: Dear Dymphna Divine Mercy University The Catholic Psych Institute Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 76
In This Episode: I’m chatting with author Kimberly Fries about establishing prayer routines with our kids. We talk about introducing our little ones to the Consecration to Mary, Divine Mercy, Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary, and Lectio Divina. What Kimberly is Loving: Their local Adoration Chapel Kimberly’s Mom Hack: Babysitting Links: My Little Nazareth (Kimberly’s website) Kimberly’s Books for Little Ones Kimberly on Instagram Sou Kouma Johnson (Illustrator) One Beautiful Dream Diapers and D...
Jul 01, 2019•40 min•Season 2Ep. 75
In This Episode: I’m chatting with Colleen Duggan about her book Good Enough Is Good Enough: Confessions of an Imperfect Catholic Mom. We chat about our brokenness and seeking grace from the fountain, why we should do something we love every day, and prioritizing time with our spouse. We also talk about how our natural interests are invitations from Christ to serve the world and how our vocation should reveal to us a deeper sense of who we are. What Colleen is Loving: Reading more. Colleen’s Mom...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 74
In This Episode: We’re chatting about the importance of finding faithful friends, seeing our gifts at work in motherhood, taking small steps to change, and suffering well. What Nell is Loving: The Gathering Place (Blessed Is She Podcast) Catholic Sprouts (Catholic Kid’s Podcast) Nell’s Mom Hack: Lowering my expectations. Links: The Gift of You Series The Whole-Brain Child Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 17, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In This Episode: -Lindsay Schlegel shares how her motherhood has impacted the way she sees her spiritual daughterhood. We talk about facing the pressure to “have it all” as moms and being able to turn and ask ourselves: is “all” really what God wants for us. We also chat about disposing ourselves to hear the voice of the Father and lessons Lindsay has learned about caring for her physical and spiritual wellbeing. Lindsay’s Mom Hack: -Kids folding and putting away their own laundry. Links: Don’t ...
Jun 10, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 72
In This Episode: -Introducing the newest member of the family and our next series! And how I’m trying to look to Jesus and embrace God’s will. Links: Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 03, 2019•7 min•Season 2Ep. 71
In This Episode: -In the final part of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Lindsay Dyson about bringing little ones to daily Mass, how she talks with her kids about miscarriage, and some joys and struggles of motherhood. We’re answering some listener questions about Mass with toddlers, Lindsay shares some tips and encouragement for moms wanting to get into a daily Mass routine, and we discuss some of the fruits of daily Mass Lindsay has seen in her family over t...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 70
In This Episode: -In Part 5 of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Mary O’Neill, co-author of Catechism of the Seven Sacraments, a stunning “Lego catechism” her family put together that focuses on fostering a deeper understanding of salvation history through the lens of the Catholic Sacraments. We talk about what inspired the project, working and praying together as a family, homeschooling, building community, and passing on the Catholic faith to her kids. What ...
Mar 25, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 69
In This Episode: -In Part 4 of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Meghan Bausch about her book Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times and her first year of motherhood. Meghan shares about the infertility she experienced early in her marriage, how she was drawn deeper into her Catholic faith, and what inspired her to write a book of saints for kids. What Meghan is Loving: -Her short hair! Meghan’s Mom Hack: -Hand-me-downs and Facebook Marketplace for baby things Links:...
Mar 18, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 68
In This Episode: -In Part 3 of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Ginny Kochis about helping our kids prepare for Mass, learning to love our kids more, and embracing them for who God created them to be. Ginny shares her journey to becoming an encourager for Catholic moms including struggles with postpartum depression, learning to parent differently-wired kids, and embracing the beauty and holiness amidst the messiness of motherhood. What Ginny is Loving: -Alone...
Mar 04, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 67
In This Episode: -In Part 2 of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Katie Warner about family prayer routines with little kids! What Katie is Loving: - Complete My Joy: Exhortation by Bishop Olmsted Katie’s Mom Hack: -Sleeping until her kids wake up and not feeling guilty about it Links: Katie’s Website First Faith Treasury Series with TAN Books Catholics Come Home The Integrated Catholic Life Creating a Prayer Space Katie’s Prayer Room A Parent Who Prays Diapers...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 66
In This Episode: -On anxiety, stolen peace, and trusting God… I’m sharing a recent experience with The Good Shepherd and introducing our next series: Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids! Links: Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2019•10 min•Season 2Ep. 65
In This Episode: -It’s the 5th and final episode of our series on Goal Setting & Intentionality in the new year. I’m chatting with Haley Stewart about reading more books and living more intentionally. Haley shares some thoughts on reading more as busy moms, being drawn out of ourselves and into God through beauty, and what she’s learned about slowing down and building community. What Haley is Loving: - Kristin Lavransdatter , sipping hot chocolate, and snuggling her new baby Haley’s Mom Hack...
Feb 11, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In This Episode: -In Part 4 of our series on Goal Setting & Intentionality in the New Year, Sterling Jaquith is sharing her thoughts on fostering deep friendships, simplifying, and achieving goals while keeping our hearts and minds on Christ. What Sterling is Loving: -Embracing unusual seasons (being able to hike in January!) Sterling’s Mom Hacks: - Easy, healthy breakfast scrambles; Paring down the clothes/easy to match items for kids Links: Sterling’s website Coffee & Pearls Podcast Ja...
Feb 04, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In This Episode: -In Part 3 of our series on Goal Setting & Intentionality in the New Year, Elayne Miller walks us through formulating a family mission statement. We also chat about working from home and Elayne offers some tips for moms who have a passion project they want to pursue this year. What Elayne is Loving: -Puzzles with her 2 year old Elayne’s Mom Hacks: - Turning housework into time for yourself as well (i.e. show, podcast, music) Links: Fiat Ordo : A Guide for Faithful Moms with ...
Jan 28, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In This Episode: -In Part 2 of our series on Goal Setting & Intentionality in the New Year, we’re chatting about visioning our motherhood. Joy Wattenbarger shares her thoughts on intentional parenting through guidance, teaching, and honoring the dignity our children. We talk about how through our experiences as parents, God has just as much (if not more!) to show us as He does our children. Joy gives us some ideas for life planning, tips for getting out of survival mode, maintaining a prayer...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 61
In This Episode: -How St. Faustina has been calling me out and introducing our series on Goal Setting & A More Intentional 2019! Links: Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 60
In This Episode: -Welcome to a little Advent coffee date! I’m sharing a little about my Advent this year and giving a little encouragement for prayer this week. Links: James & Avila Study from Sterling Jaquith At Home with Sally Podcast Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 17, 2018•18 min•Season 2Ep. 59
In This Episode: -In Part 2 of our series on Home, we’re talking about homemaking as part of our vocation as wives and mothers. Working mom, Rebecca Hamilton, shares how she is able to make homemaking a priority, even when she’s away at work for 7-8 hours a day. We talk about our calling to keep and nurture a home… and homemaking coming from a place of love for our families. We also chat about recognizing your own gifts as a mom and discerning what the essentials are for your particular families...
Dec 10, 2018•52 min•Season 2Ep. 58
In This Episode: -In Part 1 of our series on Home, we’re talking about the sacredness of our homes and the gift of availability, especially during the Advent season. Claire Dwyer is sharing how the longing we experience for a beautiful, warm, welcoming home is actually a glimpse of something greater…the longing of the eternal home God has prepared for us in Heaven. We also chat about accepting where God has us by being a good steward of the home He’s given us and how recognizing the sacredness o...
Dec 03, 2018•51 min•Season 2Ep. 57
In This Episode: -We’re wrapping up our series on Building Community. Amber chats with her husband Cameron about “the good, the bad, and the ugly” of building community with friends and with your spouse. What Amber is Loving: - VidAngel Links: Community of Christ the Redeemer NET Ministries Saint Paul’s Outreach Teams of Our Lady The Windi Episode 18 on Advent Traditions with Angie O’Connell Episode 7 on Spiritual Gifts with Katherine Coolidge Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page EPISODE SPONSOR: ...
Nov 26, 2018•53 min•Season 2Ep. 56
In This Episode: -In Part 2 of our series on Friendship and Building Community, I’m chatting with Angela Jennings about building community as a busy, introvert, homeschooling, and working mom. Angela shares how opening her home on Tuesday nights for evening prayer and potluck has brought joy to her home and how being receptive to invitations of friendship has led to establishing a community that ministers to one another. We also chat about The Servi Institute and the idea of building the urban v...
Nov 19, 2018•44 min•Season 2Ep. 55
In This Episode: -In our first episode on Friendship and Building Community, Amber chats with authors Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet about their book The Friendship Project. Michele and Emily also share about their own friendship, some Saintly friends that inspire them in virtue, and some practical tips for nurturing spiritual friendships. What Michele and Emily are Loving: -Michele: Side by Side: A Catholic Mother Daughter Journal with her daughters -Emily: Sunday Night S’mores Michele’s and...
Nov 12, 2018•55 min•Season 2Ep. 54
In This Episode: - In the final episode of our series on Humanae Vitae, Anita Morin shares her experience as a Physician Assistant in Integrative Medicine at a private practice that will soon be adopting Creighton Model Fertility Care and a NaPro Technology approach with their patients. Anita shares her recent experience training at the Pope Paul VI Institute in Omaha and her own personal experience with Humanae Vitae, which has had a major role in guiding her spiritual journey. We also chat abo...
Nov 05, 2018•39 min•Season 2Ep. 53
