My guest for episode 47 is Melinda Peterson. In the interview, Melinda shares how she has been able to find beauty in the hard parts of motherhood. We talk about how God gave her a “sixth sense” to help her child who struggled with speech and why that is a gift every mom can have. Melinda is candid about her recent experiences dealing with postpartum depression. She tells how in her darkest moments she was able to “follow the breadcrumbs” God placed before her. Listen to hear how Melinda relates...
Mar 27, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Episode 46 is the fifth and final episode in a 5-episode series on becoming more spiritually minded. The purpose of the series is to help you figure out how God speaks to you as well as learn how you receive personal revelation. Today’s topic is: Record Thoughts from God. If you listened to episodes 42, 43 , 44 , and 45 you know that each week of this series has a free printable . The episodes are focused on a portion of a quote from President Nelson’s talk from April 2018 General Conference. Th...
Mar 20, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Episode 45 is the fourth episode in a 5-episode series on becoming more spiritually minded. The purpose of the series is to help you figure out how God speaks to you as well as learn how you receive personal revelation. Today’s topic is: Act on promptings felt from God. If you listened to episodes 42, 43 , and 44 you know that each week of this series has a free printable . The episodes are focused on a portion of a quote from President Nelson’s talk from April 2018 General Conference. The talk ...
Mar 13, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Episode 44 continues the 5-episode series on becoming more spiritually minded. The purpose of the series is to help you figure out how God speaks to you as well as learn how you receive personal revelation. Today’s topic is: Use God as a Guide. If you listened to episodes 42 and 43 , you know that each week of this series has a free printable . The episodes are focused on a portion of a quote from President Nelson’s talk from April 2018 General Conference. The talk is called Revelation for the C...
Mar 06, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Episode 43 continues the 5-episode series on becoming more spiritually minded. The purpose of the series is to help you figure out how God speaks to you as well as learn how you receive personal revelation. Today’s topic is: build spiritual reserves. If you listened to last week’s episode, you know that each week of this series has a free printable . The episodes are focused on a portion of a quote from President Nelson’s talk from April 2018 General Conference. The talk is called Revelation for...
Feb 27, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Today is the first in a five-week series of podcast episodes I will be doing. Each episode will be centered around a different way you can become more spiritually minded. Today’s episode gives you an introduction to the series. I also dive in to the first topic: seek a relationship with God. Have You Asked These Questions? If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, you will want to listen to this 5 episode series: How does God communicate with me? How do I build a closer relationship ...
Feb 20, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Welcome to episode 41 of the podcast. I am so excited to be sharing my interview with Michelle Gifford. You may know her as one half of the duo from the Women With Fire podcast . She is also an entrepreneur with many businesses. In addition, Michelle is a mom to 5 kids ages 3-12 and the wife to her handsome husband. We talk about her experiences with motherhood and she shares the process she has gone through to learn how God speaks to her. Michelle shares what a “quest” is and how to figure out ...
Feb 13, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Episode 40 is an episode where listeners called in to share their insights about how they are using the Come Follow Me curriculum in their homes. The women who called in all share different approaches to using the new curriculum. Ultimately, they all emphasize how simple and consistent gospel teaching is blessing their families. Do What Works For Your Family I love how each person’s response was a little different but all had the same overarching theme of the blessings of teaching their families...
Feb 06, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 40
On this episode of the Spiritually Minded Mom Podcast, I interview a fellow podcaster. Her name is Chanelle Neilson and her podcast is Moms Who Know . We talk about how she has simplified motherhood. Chanelle’s story includes struggles with body image, and she share how God helped her see her body as a gift. Simplifying Motherhood Chanelle shares her parenting philosophy of letting her kids dictate their own play and creativity. In addition, she talks about her simplified approach to mothering. ...
Jan 30, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 39
God's Plan for Motherhood Today I am sharing my interview with my friend, Ashley Williams. She has an inspiring motherhood story involving fertility issues and a rare medical condition. Ashley's interview also highlights her choices about balancing her talents and passions with motherhood. Through everything, Ashley has had faith and trust in God's plan for motherhood. Trusting God's Timing Ashley shares about the struggles and the years she and her husband spent trying to become parents. Though...
Jan 23, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Create Thoughts In this episode of the Spiritually Minded Mom Podcast I interview Lisa Funk. You may know Lisa from her business and Instagram account, Hand Lettered Design . Lisa's business focuses on hand lettering as well as creativity. She also shares about mindfulness. Lisa has learned to change her expectations and create thoughts to love herself and her children better. Loving and Teaching In the interview, you'll hear Lisa talk about steering away from trying to control your child and in...
Jan 16, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 37
When I nervously hit publish on episode 1 back in March, I had no idea how much sharing these interviews would bless my life. Producing this podcast has helped me improve as a mother and strengthen my relationship with God. I am so grateful for the connections I have gained with you, the listener. The new relationships have been a huge blessing to me. End of Season 1 Episode 36 is the end of season 1. Thank you so much for all of your support of the podcast. I will be back in January with season...
Dec 20, 2018•13 min•Season 1Ep. 36
On today's episode of the Spiritually Minded Mom Podcast I interview Elizabeth Frazier, a wife, mother, sex trafficking victim and survivor and creator of Hero Bands . Sex Trafficking Victim to Mother and Advocate Elizabeth's story starts with an extremely difficult childhood where she was sexually trafficked by family members starting at the age of four. In the interview, we talk about Elizabeth's upbringing that seemed "charmed" on the outside but was really anything but normal. Despite her tr...
Dec 12, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Over the past several weeks, I have felt prompted over and over to share more of my own story of growing closer to God and learning how to rely on Him. What I am sharing in this episode is the hardest time I have experienced in my life. It revolves around a lengthy trial that went on for years and hasn't totally ended. Share Your Story I always hesitate to share about hardships I have experienced. I know so many who have gone through so much more than I have. However, as I learned from Danelle B...
Dec 05, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Has motherhood been anything but natural for you? How do you mother multiple children who are all so different? Does God really speak to you as an individual? Why isn't your spiritual journey the same as someone else's? If these are questions you have asked yourself, you are not alone. Today I am airing a replay of an interview I did with Monica Packer of the podcast and website About Progress . In this interview we dive in to how Monica has sought to answer all of these questions and more for h...
Nov 28, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Cami DeWitt, my guest for episode 33, has an interesting and powerful perspective on motherhood because she is not a mother herself. Cami has never been married and has no children of her own, however you will relate to the things she shares. "Hi, I'm Cami and I am light, love and happiness. I bring value everywhere I go." This is how Cami introduces herself. What is not to love about a person who believes these words?! When Cami was 16, she had her whole life planned out. Many of those goals an...
Nov 21, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 33
If you've ever wanted to go deeper in your relationship with God, today's episode is for you. In this episode of The Spiritually Minded Mom Podcast, I interview Brooke Snow. Brooke teaches others how to apply spirituality to everyday life. Personally, Brooke views daily repentance and meditation as ways to know God more fully. I have followed Brooke for several years and recently read her new book Living in Your True Identity (which I HIGHLY recommend). She has helped me so much, and I am excite...
Nov 14, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 32
How have you seen and felt God as your partner in motherhood? A while back I asked you, the listeners of the Spiritually Minded Mom podcast, to call in and share your answer to this question I ask in every episode. Today, I'm sharing the answers I received. You'll hear six moms talk about their insights and inspiring experiences with this important question. How have you seen and felt God as your partner in motherhood? Here's a snippet of what you'll hear: Stacy, California "Motherhood has allow...
Nov 07, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode of the Spiritually Minded Mom podcast I interview Becca Jackson. Becca is o n Instagram sharing tips on motherhood as well as health and fitness. She shares how she fell into the trap of being the "Pinterest perfect mom." Becca talks about how she is choosing happiness instead of perfection in motherhood. Choosing Happiness Becca shares some personal struggles she went through after giving birth to her third daughter. She decided to make the choice to look at things differently a...
Oct 31, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Episode 29 of the podcast is my first time having a guest back for a second interview. In episode 7 of the podcast I interviewed Kay West and shared her faith-filled motherhood story of infertility, adoption, and miscarriage. Today, I have Kay back as a guest to discuss both the triumphs and struggles she has faced with her daughter, Eden, who is a special needs child. Show Recap Triumphs Eden was adopted at birth and due to choices made by her birth mother has brain damage, asthma, autism and w...
Oct 24, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Tessa Brown is my guest today on the podcast. She's a wife and a mom to two boys ages 2 and 4. She's also an artist and has a beautiful Instagram account where she shows her incredible talent of artwork depicting motherhood and Jesus Christ. She has learned to embrace the spiritual gifts God has given her and has found a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ as she pleads for help in becoming the mother He wants her to be. Show Recap Tessa relates the story of Moana facing the lava monster and h...
Oct 17, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 28
A few months ago I posted on Instagram asking for ideas on keeping extended families close. Since I'm entering a new phase of motherhood, I wanted to know how I can keep my family close as children start leaving home. So many people responded. I gathered amazing ideas. One of the people who responded was my friend, Alisse Coil. She had great family traditions to share that resonated. I invited her on the podcast to talk about how she established her family traditions. Show Recap Lean Into Streng...
Oct 10, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 27
I'm excited to share with you my interview with my Instagram turned real-life friend, Lynnette Sheppard. She is mostly parenting young adults and teenagers these days, and she has some real life, in the trenches experience parenting a strong willed child. She's on the other side and has learned to rely on God. Her son has gone from a strong willed 6 year old who spit in her face to a capable, independent 20 year old who is thriving in life. Show Recap A key component of the guidance Lynnette fel...
Oct 03, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Today's topic of raising a child with mental illness is one I have wanted to talk more about for a while. I have reached out to a few people to share their experiences, however it hasn't been right for them to tell their stories. Fortunately, Amanda Louder answered my prayers by reaching out to me to share her experience raising a child with a mental illness. Show Recap Amanda is a wife of 6 years to her husband and together they are blending a family of five children ranging in age from 19-10. ...
Sep 26, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 25
If I could use one word to sum up this week's podcast guest, Crystalee Beck's, approach to motherhood it would be "intentional." From starting her day with what she calls her "3 Bs"--body, babies and business to regularly taking her kids on hikes to teach them about God and his creations, Crystalee strives to be intentional about everything she does in motherhood. Crystalee is happily married, and a mama to two cute kids (and one on the way!). She and her husband just celebrated their 8th annive...
Sep 19, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Cheryl Cardall is my guest for episode 23. She has been married to her husband for 22 years and is the mother of 4 boys and 1 girl ranging in age from 8-19. Cheryl dreamed of being a mom since she was a little girl, so she was a little surprised in the beginning by how hard motherhood can be. After 19 years Cheryl has learned to embrace the challenges, hold onto the joys and use humor in motherhood. She is passionate about strengthening homes and encouraging moms through her instagram account @s...
Sep 13, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Episode 22 of The Spiritually Minded Mom podcast is my interview with Reagan Ogle. I came across Reagan's podcast, The Luckiest Mom , when I was doing research to start my podcast. Reagan knows about accepting God's plan for her life. She believes one of the greatest challenges of motherhood is overcoming feeling unworthy before God because it keeps mothers from connecting with Him. She is relatable, a full of light and a huge advocate for motherhood. I know you are going to love the things she ...
Sep 05, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 22
My guest for episode 21 is Amanda Anderson. Amanda is an artist and has a business, Sketched and Sealed , painting personalized artwork. She is a wife and mom to three children ages 6, 3 and 10 months. She believes in chasing your dreams and is currently pursuing a degree in architecture. Amanda recently shared on her Instagram account about the extreme post-partum depression she experienced after her second child. She has a beautiful story about how an involuntary admission to a mental hospital...
Aug 29, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Welcome to the 20th episode of the Spiritually Minded Mom podcast. Today's episode is not the usual interview format. Instead, I recorded a solo episode sharing some of my thoughts about something “spiritually minded” that’s been on my mind a lot lately--ministering. In the first half of the episode, I share clips of three previous episodes with Alie Jones ( episode 2 ), Julie Monroe ( episode 8 ) and Noralee Jones ( episode 17 ) that illustrate how these guests have received help from those aro...
Aug 22, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Today my guest is Danelle Beckstrand. Danelle is married to Tyler and they enjoy traveling and watching movies. Danelle loves connection with others and started a blog called We Call it a Journey as a way to find a support system and open up about her struggles with infertility. She has learned we don't face the same trials, but we have so much in common with each other that connects us together. Show Recap If I could use one word to describe what this episode is about, it would be "connection."...
Aug 15, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
