Mary Carver is a new friend, although we've been circling each other for quite some time and FINALLY met. Y'all, my internet friends are real! This episode of the podcast is a true girlfriend chat where Mary and I talk about raising girls, working online how it's so hard to explain to explain our jobs, Hallmark movies and the gifts of pop culture. Mary is the host of the The Couch Podcast with Mary Carver. Make sure you go check it out here. While you're at it, make sure you follow Mary on Insta...
Nov 19, 2020•56 min
What do you do when God calls you back to home life after working? In this episode, Karly Pancake shares WHY she left her job as a teacher to come back home to her kids. Karly is passionate about adoption and foster care. This episode is a little bit different than the ones we normally share on this show, but it's such an important conversation. Connect with Karly: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wefostertruth/ Join the Working Christian Mom Community on Facebook ....
Nov 18, 2020•42 min
Find OL & Sway On The Internet: Website: www.MarriedpreneurLife.com Facebook Page: facebook.com/marriedpreneurlife Instagram: Instagram.com/MarriedpreneurLife Podcast: Marriedprenuer Life Podcast About Our Guests. OL & Sway Buckley are Co-Creators of MarriedpreneurLife.com and the hosts of the Marriedpreneur Life podcast where they help mission-minded marriedpreneurs create momentum in life and business. The Buckleys are equipping couples with their proprietary processes to have accelera...
Oct 06, 2020•36 min
Lauren and I chat about her motherhood story as a mama with a medically fragile son and how she discovered radical self care and began to fill her empty cup through finding an outlet. Lauren has an amazing online program designed to teach us how to make spectacular bakery level decorated sugar cookies. You can learn more about that here. Looking for a community of other Working Christian Moms? Join over 2000 other Working Christian Moms who are sharing life together in our community! Click here ...
Sep 22, 2020•46 min
Sarah Morrison and I are back to discuss what we learned in quarantine. Covid-19 gave us a few gifts, a few lessons and a few discoveries. We recapped our Word of the Year thoughts, spoiler alert, I couldn’t remember mine! If you want to hear more about our Word of the Year discussion, we share all about it in episode 32. Sarah and I also chat through what choice we made for our children’s academic year for 2020-2021 and mine MIGHT surprise you. This spring, Sarah developed an amazing program to...
Sep 22, 2020•43 min
God has given us the gift of feelings, on purpose and for a reason. Elizabeth Thompson is a big feeler and well, I’m not. In this episode, we chat about navigating our feelings with Jesus, how big feelers and not so big feelers need one another and how we handle mom guilt. Elizabeth has a brand new book out called All The Feels which is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. You can check it out here. Looking for a community of other Working Christian Moms? Join over 2000 other Working Christian Moms who a...
Sep 22, 2020•55 min
Tasha and I and I are both launching / relaunching our podcasts on the same day and we chat about how our personality plays a role in our launch style and in life. We also talk about the joys of being a girl mom, the power of owning her story, and how achieving her career goals almost cost her everything. Tasha shares openly about her journey to trusting Jesus with her junk in this episode and it is a story of beautiful grace. Tasha has a brand new podcast that just launched today called Overcom...
Sep 22, 2020•59 min
Sarah Morrison is back to share her Word of the Year process with us. Together, she and host NJ Rongner discuss what a word of the year is, why it matters and how you can pick one too. Find out more about Sarah's Word of the Year workbook and workshop here: https://sarahmorrison.com/ Join the Working Christian Mom Community here: http://www.workingchristianmom.com/community/
Dec 27, 2019•49 min
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/...
Nov 27, 2019•44 min
Negative feedback at work can be a HARD pill to swallow! Man, it never feels good! In this episode, NJ shares how she handled recent negative feedback she got at work and what she's doing to grow in the areas her management team brought to her attention. Looking for a tribe that gets you? We've got over 1500 other Working Christian Moms waiting to be your friend! Join us here!
Oct 28, 2019•11 min
After a long hiatus, the WCM podcast is back! In this episode, NJ shares what caused the long break between show releases and why it has taken her so long to get back into the swing of things with the show. If you are looking for a tribe of Working Moms who love Jesus, their family and work, come join us the Working Christian Mom Facebook Community!
Oct 21, 2019•14 min
Val and I chat about: Why it’s so hard for moms to make friends. Why moms shouldn’t use their kids as a crutch or excuse to keep us from the things God has called us to do. Her new books, Grumpy Mom Takes A Holiday and Fresh Start for Moms “I just don't want to write friendship off in this season of motherhood. I want to enjoy it. I want to basically have lived in that community that God has called us to do.” - Val Woerner Links mentioned on the show: If Gathering Fresh Start for Moms Grumpy Mom...
Apr 10, 2019•43 min
One of the questions I get most often about how to parent tweens and teens well. On this episode of the podcast, Connie Albers, author of Parenting Beyond The Rule shares the tips and tricks that worked for her. Here’s my favorite quote that really sums up this whole episode. “People say my children are different. Well of course they are because they're formed by the God that made them with a purpose with a unique set of gifts so strengths and talents. They weren't in the wrong line and they did...
Apr 09, 2019•48 min
In this episode we talked about: Alexa's surprise of being pregnant with twin girls, who they would later find out suffer from a common disease, Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) , which ultimately led to the loss of one twin baby girl. The loss of Alexa’s baby affecting her relationship and faith in God. Alexa: “All I could think about was, “Why do you hate me?” ... and I just ended my relationship with God.” The struggles Alexa had with herself in who she was and how she fell into a dar...
Feb 26, 2019•51 min
One of the things that surprised me the most about motherhood was honestly, how complicated it is. I’ll be honest, I brought a lot of baggage into motherhood, from my childhood and from my own mom’s motherhood story. As it turns out, they way you were mothered influences your own motherhood journey on both sides. I’m not throwing my mom under the bus here friends, I had a great childhood and there is so much about WHO I am that I know is a direct result of how she nurtured and encouraged me. But...
Feb 08, 2019•48 min
Today on the show I am welcoming Michelle DeRusha, an internet friend I’ve long admired. Her new book, True You is available now in stores everywhere (and you NEED to read it). Links Mentioned On The Show: Educated: A Memoir, by Tara Westover Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach podcast Kimberly Coyle – one of Michelle’s favorite bloggers About our guest: A Massachusetts native, Michelle DeRusha moved to Nebraska in 2001, where she discovered the Great Plains, grasshoppers the size of Cornish hens . . . a...
Jan 15, 2019•58 min
Today on the show I sit down with Mimika Cooney. Mimika is the author of the book From Worrier to Warrior that was published earlier this year. She’s an entrepreneur and we chat about business, but if you’re a traditional working mom, don’t skip this one okay? She shares tons of wisdom about overcoming anxiety, listening to where the Lord was leading her and tips about how to avoid burnout as a busy mom. Links Mentioned On The Show: From Worrier to Warrior: A Mother’s Journey From Fear To Faith ...
Dec 20, 2018•36 min
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 br...
Dec 11, 2018•37 min
Today on the podcast I am chatting with my friend (and neighbor) Jacy Lee Pulford. Jacy is the author of the newly released book, The Glitter Effect and owns an online shop full of adorable mugs, prints and other goodies. Resources for Family Devotions The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones One Year Devotions For Preschoolers by Crystal Bowman Links Mentioned: Hello Awesome Shop Modest Coloring Book The Glitter Effect Book Awana Sex, Jesus and th...
Nov 29, 2018•48 min
Today on the show, I am chatting with my friend Deidra Riggs. In the last few years, Deidra has experienced a string of professional disappointments that were 100% beyond her control. In this episode she shares her experience and some of the fall out from it. Links mentioned: Evereve The Red Door Ranch Instagram EP: 08 When God Uses Your Work To Make Your Story Come Full Circle with Lillah Higgins The Great Endorsement Debacle by Deidra Riggs Wyn Wiley Photo Instagram The Hate You Give Just Merc...
Nov 26, 2018•54 min
Hey gals and welcome back! Today on the show I am sitting down with my friend Marva Goss. We recorded this episode in April and friends, it’s a REALLY powerful one. There are a few housekeeping notes to share, since this content was recorded earlier this year. You’re going to hear us talk about the Boss Mom podcast, which was something I used to be a part of. That season has closed, but I am grateful for the time I spent with all of the Boss Moms out there and founder Dana Malstaff. Also, since ...
Nov 08, 2018•56 min
Today on the show I am sharing a conversation that I had earlier this summer with my friend Sarah Morrison. Her story is one that I’ve been dying to share with you guys and here’s why. She went from being a married homeschooled mama of 5 to becoming a divorced single mom. God brought someone new into her life and now she’s remarried with six kids! Not only that, she’s currently the full time working parent and her husband Cole is the primary care giver (aka the stay at home dad) for their family...
Nov 05, 2018•59 min
Meg Burns is a large family mama (she’s got 4 kids), a serial entrepreneur and has a heart for seeing women thrive. In this episode you’ll hear: How Megan’s cause has changed, but calling has remained steady through the years. Why it’s so much harder to start an online shop now, than it was 5 years ago when Meg started hers. The thought process behind closing Meg’s online shop, even though the business was thriving on paper. Why Meg thinks it’s so important to actively choose love. Even when we ...
Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 9 min
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 dismi...
Sep 18, 2018•47 min
Natalie is the founder and CEO of Star Kids Company and their flagship products are the Christmas Star From Afar and the Easter Story Egg. The Star From Afar comes with a book and wooden nativity scene. Each day, the star hides and the 3 Wise Man go find it. It is a Gospel centered alternative to the Elf On The Shelf. The Easter Story Egg also comes with a book and a set of nesting eggs. Each of the nesting eggs helps tell the story of Holy Week. I knew Natalie Ard before she was Natalie Ard. Sh...
Sep 14, 2018•49 min
In this episode of the Working Christian Mom Podcast, I chat with Valerie Woerner of Val Marie Paper. Val is a friend of one of my biz besties, and the creator of one of the products that’s an MVP in my life, the yearly prayer journal. I own and use several Val Marie Paper products including the yearly prayer journal, an undated prayer journal and the prayer memoir journal. The yearly is my favorite because it helps me be intentional and focused in my prayer life. And no, this isn’t an ad, I jus...
Aug 14, 2018•47 min
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 ...
Aug 08, 2018•52 min
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 i...
Aug 08, 2018•25 min
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 G...
Jun 29, 2018•40 min
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 sh...
Jun 21, 2018•35 min
