Amber chats with her own momma about life as a military wife, having a son studying to be a Catholic priest, and how to be a good neighbor. In This Episode: -Life as a military wife: how to handle moving every few years, having your spouse gone for months at a time, and a life of community. -How to be a good neighbor: keeping up with those in your neighborhood and church community. -Fostering an openness to religious vocations in your home. What Susan is Loving: -Having her grandkids at home! -B...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 25
Amber and Rachel chat about the essence of motherhood: laying down one's life for one's children and the variety of ways the Lord has allowed Rachel to respond to this call. In This Episode: -Rachel shares her experience of healing and restoration from past abuse. -We chat about how Rachel fell in love with Jesus and how He called her to intimacy with Him through prayer and a life of mission. -Rachel and her husband's life of mission and unique parenthood up to this point. -Rich and Rachel's upc...
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In This Episode: Tressa and Amber chat about Tressa's transition to motherhood and pursuing hobbies as a mom. What Tressa is Loving: Some of Tressa's Favorite Podcasts: Father James Hudgins' Homilies Catholic Stuff You Should Know Three Dogs North Tressa's Mom Hack: Store all toys in plastic bins, labeled, and out of sight. Bring down one bin at a time to control toy chaos. Links: Tressa Maciag Photography Tressa Maciag Photography on Facebook and Instagram LEAVE A REVIEW OR SUBSCRIBE TO DIAPERS...
Jan 22, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Catherine and Amber chat about Catherine's book: Long Days of Small Things (Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline). In This Episode: -What it means to see motherhood as a spiritual discipline. -How to experience God in tasks that we already do every day as moms. What Catherine is Loving: Hot drinks in winter: Vanilla Grapefruit Tea Catherine's Mom Hack: Toothpaste to get permanent marker off of wood furniture. Links: Catherine's website LEAVE A REVIEW OR SUBSCRIBE TO DIAPERS AND DISCIPLES Hosted ...
Jan 15, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Maggie and Amber chat about ministry outside the home, balance, family life, and the mission and ministry of Project 5.41. In This Episode: -Balancing work, ministry, home, and family life. -Project 5.41: what is is and how it began. -Teaching and mentoring young women (and our daughters) how to recognize their own dignity as daughters' of God. What Maggie is Loving: Pomegranates Brideshead Revisited This Is Us Popcorn and Orange Juice Having 2 kids! Maggie's Mom Hack: Washable Markers Google Ca...
Jan 08, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The host and her husband chat about their own families of origin and childhood traditions. They share some ways they've modified those traditions for their family and adopted new traditions. Wishing you all a peaceful Advent and blessed Christmas season! www.diapersanddispciples.com/020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2017•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In This Episode: -How Colleen and her family practice hospitality, including hosting over 1,000 missionaries. -Finding and building community. -Importance of prayer and putting it in your schedule. -Introducing your children to prayer. -Colleen's tips and tricks for getting organized! What Colleen is Loving: Her job at Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family. Colleen's Mom Hack: Have a "to do" list every single day. Links: Peaceful Interiors Facebook Page NET Ministries A Mother's Rule of Life by ...
Dec 11, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In This Episode: -Why it is important to have a season of Advent leading into Christmas and some ways to celebrate the seasons separately. -Advent Celebrations: Advent Wreath Christmas Symbols Bag Advent Calendar Jesse Tree O'Antiphons Special Meals for Feast Days & Jesse Tree Tea -Christmas Celebrations: Celebrating each of the 12 Days of Christmas (ornament & family gift each day) 12 Days of Christmas Meal on Epiphany Keeping Christmas decorations up to Epiphany or the Presentation Cel...
Dec 04, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In This Episode: -Intellectual Play Dates (IPD) -Book discussion on Happy Are You Poor by Thomas Dubay -Simplicity & Gospel Poverty for Families -Intentional Motherhood -Sharing a home with single, young adults What Renee is Loving: Okee Dokee Brothers Renee's Mom Hack: Always saying "yes" to her kids (often with a qualification) Links: Happy Are You Poor Connect with Renee by filling out the form here and writing "Renee" in the subject Request to join the Diapers and Disciples Small Group L...
Nov 27, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In This Episode: -Jill shares how she and her husband grew their family through foster care and adoption. -We chat about the joys of watching your children grow and develop, being stretched as a mom, and the role of community. -A beautiful message to couples struggling with infertility. What Jill is Loving: -Madam Secretary Jill's Mom Hack: -Ask for Help #nationaladoptionday Request to join the Diapers and Disciples Small Group LEAVE A REVIEW OR SUBSCRIBE TO DIAPERS AND DISCIPLES Hosted on Acast...
Nov 18, 2017•25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In This Episode: -Ryian shares about marrying young, her difficult pregnancies, and the early years of motherhood. -We chat about her experience being a young mom and how that led her to start an online community that allows hundreds of young, Catholic moms to share life together: Young & Wild Catholic Mamas . What Ryian is Loving: -Podcasts (check out some of her favorites linked below!) -Healthy eating, ethical food choices, and her husband's cooking Ryian's Mom Hack: -Separate bags within...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 15
Amber shares some thoughts on long, difficult days with little ones. SHOWNOTES: www.diapersanddisciples.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2017•7 min
In This Episode: -The joys and struggles of motherhood. -Hobbies: post-bedtime and involving your kids. -Tips for teaching your kids to pray. -Kid-Friendly Examen: Ask your children: -What are you sorry for today? -Who do you want to pray for? -What are you thankful for? Remind them of Jesus' love for them -How to bring meaning to the mundane. -How and why Sarah and her husband Andy practice hospitality through meals. -Sarah's podcast investigating postpartum depression and anxiety: Mental the P...
Nov 06, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In This Episode: -Allison shares how she transferred her skill set in her personal chef business to a meal plan and prep service called Prep Dish . -Tips and suggestions for those interested in the entrepreneurial world or working from home. -Allison shares the role that coaches and accountability groups have played in her life. What Allison is Loving: Her baby chicks! Allison's Kitchen Hack: Have a plan: set out all your produce and wash right away, set out your cutting board, and have a trash ...
Oct 30, 2017•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In This Episode: Danielle shares her family's call to mission overseas. We talk about the practicals of responding to that call, selling everything, and following Him. We chat about their family life, mission work, and day-to-day schedule. What Danielle is Loving: Hobby Night Danielle's Missionary Hack: Pack Light Danielle's Mom Hack: Shower at Night Links: Family Missions Company Support Danielle's Family on mission HERE Episode Sponsor: DATE NIGHT IN AND NIGHT IN BOXES Thanks for supporting Di...
Oct 23, 2017•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Mary chats about her work at a life resource center. She shares about the joys and struggles of her own motherhood and how to respond to family/friends in unplanned pregnancy situations. In This Episode: -Mary’s work at Woodbury Life Resource Center/ Woodbury Options for Women . -How to respond to friends or family in unplanned pregnancy situations. -When your child doesn’t sleep. - The Love & Life Project -Tips for speaking in a life-affirming way. -How to engage in the abortion debate in a...
Oct 16, 2017•57 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In This Episode: Amber and Cameron chat about life: how they met, routines, struggles, joys, and top take-aways from the first 10 episodes. #ilovethat What Amber is loving and recommending: Marital Bliss Game Last Chance U Being a stay-at-home mom in the Fall French Toast candle Amber’s Mom Hack: Coordinate nap time and quiet time Exercise ball to help kids sleep Links: LEAVE A REVIEW OR SUBSCRIBE TO DIAPERS AND DISCIPLES Episode Sponsor: DATE NIGHT IN AND NIGHT IN BOXES Thanks for supporting Di...
Oct 09, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Michelle shares her experience walking with her husband through brain cancer. She talks about the importance of community, prayer, and bringing things into the light in marriage. In This Episode: -Michelle & Brian’s Relationship Story -Michelle’s experience fighting cancer alongside her husband. -The joys and struggles of marriage. What Michelle is loving: Anne of Green Gables audiobook Roll-out drawers in pantry Michelle’s Mom Hack: Walmart Grocery Pick up Links: Brian's Caring Bridge Site ...
Oct 02, 2017•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Celebrating International Podcast Day! My Favorite Podcasts: The Simple Show How I Built This At Home with Sally Clarkson Coffee and Pearls Messy Parenting Green Dragon Live Read Aloud Revival The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey Side Hustle School The Millennial Mastermind #internationalpodcastday SHOWNOTES: www.diapersanddisciples.com Leave a Review or Subscribe to Diapers and Disciples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 30, 2017•17 min
In This Episode: -Karissa shares her experiences as a single-mom and how the Lord has been working in her life the last few years. -Encouragement for moms in whatever state of life you’re in. What Karissa is loving: The Interior Castle by Teresa of Avila Karissa’s Mom Hack: "Sanity Hour" & knowing it’s okay to practice self-care Links: The Catholic Divorce Survival Guide Surviving Divorce Connect with Karissa by filling out the contact form here . SHOWNOTES: www.diapersanddisciples.com/008 H...
Sep 25, 2017•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Katherine explains the Spiritual Gifts Inventory, how we can discern our own God-given charisms, and how we can use our charisms in our families, homes, and communities. In This Episode: -Katherine explains the Spiritual Gifts Inventory and how it differs from a personality test or inventory. -We chat about some of the most common charisms (spiritual gifts) and how those gifts can be used in our families, homes, and communities. -How charisms emerge when we're open to being used by God and when ...
Sep 18, 2017•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Michelle shares how she memorizes the Word of God with her kids. She shares how the Lord softened her heart to having children and her call to mission (and what that looks like in the home!). In This Episode: -Praying at all times throughout the day. -Being attentive to the Lord's promptings and responding in obedience. -Asking the Lord for wisdom and guidance. -Michelle's morning routine with her kids. -Tips for scripture memory with children. -How every family is different and we need to disco...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Jaci shares how she schedules her day around meal and prayer times... and what ministry has looked like pre-kids and post-kids. We talk about choosing contentment in our home and in our state of life... and how all we do throughout our days can be offered for the Lord. In This Episode: -God’s crazy plan and provision in Jaci and Sam’s early marriage years. -Making friends. -Scheduling days by meal and prayer times. -Prayer throughout the day with her kiddos. -Pre-kids ministry vs post-kids minis...
Sep 04, 2017•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Elizabeth shares how she incorporates music into her family life. She also offers some encouragement to mommas in the tired and weary season of little ones. In This Episode: -Elizabeth's memories associated with music. -How Elizabeth shares music with her children and how she incorporates music into her family life. -How music can bring lightness to heavy seasons and bring you to your knees through worship. -Give Me Jesus, sung by Elizabeth's daughter. What Elizabeth is Loving: -Sister Time (spe...
Aug 28, 2017•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Kim shares how her family prayed for big things and ended up in a tiny house. We talk about trusting in God's plan and provision and what "going tiny" has done for her family. In This Episode: -Praying for big things and trusting in God's plan. -God's providence for the Kasl Family through a Tiny House. -Kim and her family's daily tiny house life. What Kim's Loving: -Her backyard hot tub on a lake - Driven By Eternity by John Bevere Kim's Mom Hack: Responding to your child's many questions by as...
Aug 22, 2017•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Amber chats with Shauna about being a foster parent, adoption, life with a big family, homeschooling, and having other mommas over for coffee. In this episode: -Shauna’s experience becoming a foster parent and then adopting a sibling set. -Life with 7 kids under the age of 10: meals, homeschooling, and more. -Coffee mornings & practicing hospitality for other moms. What Shauna’s Loving: - Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace by Sarah Mackenzie - Happy Day Planner - ...
Aug 22, 2017•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Amber chats with Sarah about prayer, working from home with little ones, and life after full-time missionary work. In this episode: -How Sarah’s missionary work with NET Ministries has impacted her life as a wife and mother. -Working from home with littles. -Thriving in prayer, personal growth, and family life through self-discipline and order. -All things baking. What Sarah's Loving: -The Great British Baking Show Sarah’s Mom Hack: -Organize day into things you can do while babies are awake and...
Aug 22, 2017•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Amber chats with her husband Cameron and introduces the podcast. In This Episode: -Amber and her husband Cameron talk about their family and how Diapers and Disciples began. What Amber's Loving: -Summer Family Time -Barnes and Noble Storytime with the kiddos -Coffee - The Little Book of Hygge Cameron's Pro Tip: Straight-jacket onesie technique Links: Cameron's Video Production Company: Sacred Stories War of the Ring Board Game NET Ministries Christmas Morning SHOWNOTES: https://www.diapersanddis...
Aug 21, 2017•34 min
