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Delighted Motherhood
The Delighted Motherhood Podcast is devoted to applying biblical principles to everyday motherhood as we delight ourselves in the Lord and in the calling that He has given to us.Kira is a homeschool mom to five young children, wife to James, a placemaker, neighbor, friend, Bible teacher, and SBTS grad. But more than anything else, she’s a Christian who is loved by her Savior and it is her conviction that we can, and should, enjoy our children to the glory of God.
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Four Reasons to Homeschool | Choosing Curriculum
Four reasons I love homeschooling.(As a second generation homeschooler.)Christian Instruction Academic RigorFamily Connection Flexible Lifestyle NOTE: Every…
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Daily Rhythms for a Fruitful Home
Your objective as a rhythm maker is to fight against the “patterns of this world” and consider how to use the regular cycles of your day/week to advance the…
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Saturated in Truth: The Power of Daily Memorization | Jess Travis
Memorizing Scripture is something our kids often do at Sunday school and VBS, but is it something we should do too? Although memorization is more challenging…
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Devotional Bible Reading | Katie Faris
Several weeks ago I to watch my almost 9-year-old and almost 7-year-old ascended a 50 foot rock wall and it was equip. I was so proud of them for working so…
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Rightly Handled: Teaching Scripture Faithfully | Shelly Pelletier
As mothers, we are all called to teach the Word of God faithfully and handle Scripture rightly. Sometimes that teaching will be informal, and other times it…
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Corporate Discipleship: How Going to Church Changes Parenting
Going to church with my five little kids can sometimes feel like wrangling monkeys –very dear little monkeys –but little monkeys that have been known to spill…
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Daddy and the Doorknob | A Father's Day Story
In honor of Father's Day, listen in for a slightly exaggerated but hilarious story about the Magic of Sleepy Ridge.When a disgruntled doorknob decides he's…
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Practices of a Praying Mom
Practically, how do we carve out time, in the midst of hectic mothering, to seek the Lord in prayer? Susanna Wesley, mother of evangelists John and Charles…
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Of Spiritual Good: The Gift of Fasting
Some Christian authors describe fasting as the most feared and misunderstood discipline, and perhaps the least practiced in the Christian church. Why? What…
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The Magic of Motherhood: Meeting Baby #5
The Nelson Family welcomed sweet Katherine Grace Nelson on April 1st 2026. Sweet Katie has been a joy and a delight to all of us. Listen in for a brief update…
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Classical Education in an Unhurried Home | Cara Schmidt
What is classical education? In particular, what does it look like during the early years? Is it boring? Is it rigorous? It is effective? Are there ways to…
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Mothering Through Cancer | Kelly Schibi Part 1
Listen in as Kelly Schibi shares her testimony of God's care for her as she has battled cancer as a mom to three young children. For ease of listening this…
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Mothering Through Cancer | Kelly Schibi Part 2
Listen in as Kelly Schibi shares her testimony of God's care for her as she has battled cancer as a mom to three young children. For ease of listening this…
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A House to Call Home | Christie Purifoy
There’s something deep within us that craves a haven and a place to belong. We have been created to dwell with God. Although that desire, to reside and abide…
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Postpartum Sleep Deprivation | Annie VanderHeiden
All of motherhood is both hard and beautiful, but there is something uniquely intense about those first few weeks after welcoming a baby. A mother is…
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Daddy Discipleship: Nightly Family Worship | James Nelson
Christian parenting is inherently missional. Rather than limiting ministry, parenting can provide a springboard for evangelism and discipleship within the…
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Marriage Matters: Grieving Together | Clarissa Abbott
How do you process grief? How does your husband process grief? Marriage is full of many good and lovely seasons. But every marriage will also experience…
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Dating My Kids Monthly | Why, When, How
As members of a large-ish family, my kids aren’t often the center of attention. But I want them to know that they will gave a regular time when they have my…
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Goals to track in 2026 | Fitness, Reading, and Outside Time
Setting year long goals can be a helpful way to stay on track with our ideals. Listen in for a very brief discussion of how and why to track fitness, reading…
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Training Servant Hearted Kids
Parents are in the business of training --and that should include training to serve.We train our kids not to run in the road, to put their shirt on frontwards…
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Marriage Matters: Resolving Conflict
If you’ve been married for more than five minutes, chances are you’ve faced conflict. Sometimes conflicts resolve easily, but other times they can eat away at…
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Being a Front Steps Person
Several years ago, the kids and I started eating our breakfast on the front steps of our house. I had just finished reading The Art of Neighboring, in which…
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Secular vs. Christian Gratitude | Allison Brost
Fall is a popular time to start thinking about thankfulness. Thankful, Grateful, Blessed is on every mug, pillow, and sweater. What’s not to love about…
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Roommates or Soulmates? The Cashells | Part 2
Is passion in marriage something we ought to desire? Where do we see a basis for pursuing romantic love in Scripture?How important is friendship to a marriage?…
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Roommates or Soulmates? The Cashells | Part 1
It’s very normal for couples to fall into patterns of living that feel more like roommates than lovers. The process of running a household –at any stage –can…
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Marriage Matters : Words of Grace | Heather Uhl
As moms, we often have a tendency to be “all in” for our kids but then feel used up when it comes to our husbands. How does our relationship with our husband…
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Marriage Matters: Resisting Bitterness | Ashley Keller
Chocolate is yummy, parenting is hard. These things are self-evident.Marriage is also hard. There may be seasons when we feel bitter and frustrated…
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Mom Friend Evangelism | Colleen Glisson
"1 Peter 3:15 says 'Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness…
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Faith Tested and Promises Kept
One of the most well-known stories in the Old Testament–God commanding Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac–is also one of the most infamous. My husband says…
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Top Mom Fitness Tips | Part 1
Although the physical benefits of running, and exercise generally, are huge, the mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits are even more compelling. In this…
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Top Mom Fitness Tips | Part 2
We know fitness matters --but exactly do we make it happen when we have so much else going on? For me it is helpful to remain consistent, look for ways to be…
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Should Christian Moms Prioritize Exercise? | Stacy Reaoch
Motherhood requires a mountain of energy, perseverance, and sacrifice. When you’re caring for your kids’ little bodies, it’s hard to squeeze in time to look…
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Heroes, Festivals, and Family Traditions: The 4th of July
Why are traditions important? Where do we see a basis for traditions in the Bible? How can celebrating holidays like the 4th of July inspire us to greater…
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Is Motherhood Martyrdom?
Contemporary motherhood narratives are all over the place. On the one hand, it is assumed that moms can’t shower, do a serious Bible study, or go on a run and…
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Should the Party Be saved?
According to the data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics only 4.1 percent of Americans attended or hosted social gatherings on a given weekend or holiday…
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Aim to try your best, not be the best
A quick addition to the conversation with Katheryn Butler.Buster's Ears Trip Him Up Series: Good News for Little Hearts
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Stressed Kids? Point them to Jesus | Kathryn Butler
If you were to ask your child what gives him or her value, what would they say? The message that our kids hear from culture is that our accomplishments define…
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Summer Routines, Goals, and Travel Tips | Meredith Hammer
For many of us summertime is a blissful welcome. Schedules are relaxed, sports are mostly over, and there’s a lot more free time. But sometimes that lack of…
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The Nature of Rest | Eryn Lynum
In a world that prizes hustle and constant productivity, breaking the habit of hurrying can seem far-fetched, yet taking time for rest is far more productive…
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The Sacred Work of Homemaking : Lanier Ivester
What is the purpose of a home? Is it just a charging station for people to go home at night and then leave in the morning? Or ought it to be the center of life…
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Is enjoying parenting possible?
Happy Holy Week!Everyone wants to enjoy parenting but so many of us are struggling. What's the key to delighting in this calling? Everyone wants to be a…
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Be countercultural, throw parties regularly
It seems, if you want to be countercultural, throw parties and do it regularly. According to the Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics only 4.1 percent…
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Motherhood is worth it. Here's why.
Across the western world, women are saying no to kids. According to the Annual 2024 State of Motherhood Report compiled by Motherly, a secular motherhood…
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A Home in Bloom: Christie Purifoy
When it comes around to late February and early March we are desperate for some tulips to start blooming. But alas! It still isn’t time to start planting. What…
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When Motherhood Feels Invisible
As a Christian mom, I should know better than anyone that nothing I do is invisible. Everything I do—or neglect to do—is fully and completely known to…
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The Praying Mom: Depending on the Father
Sometimes it feels like the world depends on us and yet amidst our worry and wrestling, the Lord reminds us to call him “Abba, Father.” When we anchor…
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Talking to kids about sex | Garrett Kell
If I’m totally honest, the idea of talking to my kids about sex isn’t the most appealing. But as a Christian parent, it is important that my kids are blessed…
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Priorities, goals, and "the mom chart" for 2025
In order to lead well, it helps to plan.Nine times out of ten, days that I tumble into without intentionality, prayer, and planning feel more like chaotic…
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The Birth Story: Joy, Sorrow, and Divine Mystery
In God’s economy, joy and sorrow are often handmaidens. Christmas is a time of gladness –but often sorrow and joy go hand in hand. You can’t have the miracle…
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Advent magic: the power of nighttime words | James Nelson
Advent is a tradition that has been celebrated by Christians around the world since the 5th century. Rightly understood, Advent is a time for Christians to…
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Serving out of a Heart of Gratitude | Balikian & Hughes
Welcome to Part 2!Listen in as Amanda Balikian and Laura Hughes discuss how a grateful heart is the what enables us to serve with a grateful and generous…
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Ancient Feasting and a Heart of Gratitude | Balikian & Hughes
Happy Thanksgiving week!Thanksgiving began as a time to celebrate God’s provision in the lives of a small group of Christians. But a thanksgiving feast wasn’t…
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An unequal load? Battling resentment in marriage | Moriah Lovett
In Galatians Paul urges us to each carry our own load. But sometimes as a young mom it can feel like I am doing everything. But oftentimes when I am feeling…
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#Babiesdontkeep: Parenting in Light of Eternity | Chelsea Boes
“Don’t blink! You might miss it!”If there’s one thing I desperately don’t want to miss, it's their childhood. And I often stress out that I am! Their childhood…
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Aging Gracefully: A Biblical Perspective | GlowBodyPT
“The global anti-aging market was valued at around 62 billion U.S. dollars in 2021 and is expected to increase to some 93 billion by 2027.” In the midst of all…
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Sourdough Basics and the Feast of Unleavened Bread
Nothing screams cozy quite like fresh baked bread. And with a quality sourdough starter bread baking is actually super easy. That's because a mature starter is…
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Harvest, Tragedy and Redemption | Behind Our Farm
It’s fall time! The majority of us love it. And really what’s not to like. It’s a time for lots of good food, reading, campfires, leaf piles, and delicious…
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Feeling stressed? You’re not alone
The U.S. Surgeon General just released an advisory warning that parental stress is a significant public health concern. Reporting on the advisory, the Wall…
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Mom friends in an epidemic of loneliness | Proverbs and Practicalities
“Samwise Gamgee, my dear hobbit –indeed, Sam my dearest hobbit, friend of friends.” There's something spectacularly lovely about a true friend.A friend who…