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 four young boys, wife to James, a Bible teacher at her church, writer, podcaster and seminary student. But more than anything else, she’s a Christian who is loved by her Savior. And that changes everything.
Episodes
91 episodes
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 your heart and mind.What should your heart’s response be when your spouse is u...
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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 the authors encouraged Christians to look for simple ways to be “seen” ...
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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 gratefulness? Talk to a random person on the street and ask them if they think gratefulness ...
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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? If I am sacrificing myself for the needs of my spouse and putting him first, ...
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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 be very consuming. Did you take the trash out? Did we schedule the pl...
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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 affect our kids? And why should we make a conscious effort to put the health of our ma...
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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 --particularly if we feel like we are carrying a double parenting load. How s...
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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 and respect'Do you see the overlap here? As we live our lives and people notice ...
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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 that this passage haunts him. During law school, his classmates would refere...
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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 segment of the episode we will walk through some of the science be...
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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 creative, and weave both a plan and people into my fitness goals.In...
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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 after your own. But so often, when we neglect caring for ourselves, we end up running o...
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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 ideals? How can traditions help form our identity as a family?Listen in to a sweet...
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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 that it’s normal to want to “escape” from our kids. On the other hand, th...
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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 ...
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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
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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 our worth.Although this philosophy isn’t new, thanks to information technology...
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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 structure can feel really daunting! “What exactly am I supposed to do with these wild l...
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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 than we may realize.Listen to a conversation with naturalist Eryn Lynum and the...
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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 and activity? Why is a beautiful home more than design? How can the atmosphere of a ...
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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 loving, joyful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle and self-controlle...
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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
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