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#10 Season 1 Finale: Finding Peace, Purpose & Presence This Holiday Season

Season 1 Episode 10

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Join Karla Monterrosa for the final episode of Season 1 of the Discovering Home Podcast as she reflects on a beautiful season of faith, motherhood, purpose, and community. This episode offers a gentle recap, encouragement to trade pressure for peace during the holidays, and a heartfelt reminder about walking faithfully in your calling.

Karla shares her personal journey—from launching the podcast and balancing family life to stepping into a season of rest—and encourages you to embrace your unique calling, wherever you are in life or work.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • How childhood dreams shape and sometimes skew our views of purpose
  • The freedom and joy found in recognizing calling beyond career titles
  • Trusting God’s grace in your current season and choosing contentment
  • Practical ideas for savoring the holiday season with peace, presence, and simplicity
  • Biblical reminders that presence and faithfulness matter more than productivity or perfection
  • Encouragement to create meaningful traditions, enjoy relationships, and simplify gift giving

If you’re feeling burdened by holiday pressures or reflecting on your purpose and calling as a mom, this episode will inspire you to choose presence, faith, and peace over striving.

Thank you for journeying through Season 1 together. Karla will be back refreshed in Season 2 with deeper conversations and encouragement for Christian moms seeking a home-centered, grace-filled life.

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