MomQ: Biblical Wisdom and Support for Christian Moms
The MomQ Podcast is for Christian moms who want to grow in their faith and build strong, Christ-centered families.
Host Candace Nassar shares biblical wisdom and real-life encouragement for motherhood—covering parenting, marriage, emotional health, and spiritual growth.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or unsure how to live out your faith in the middle of daily life, this podcast will help you:
• Parent with more peace and less pressure
• Strengthen your marriage and family rhythms
• Navigate anger, burnout, and difficult emotions
• Deepen your relationship with God as a busy mom
Through honest conversations and practical discipleship, you’ll be equipped to follow Jesus in every part of your motherhood.
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MomQ: Biblical Wisdom and Support for Christian Moms
Ep.106: Choosing Less, Living More with Monica Zerwas
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In this heartfelt conversation, Monica Zerwas shares her journey of motherhood, faith, and the decision to homeschool her four daughters.
She discusses the challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to a life rooted in family and faith, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and contentment in a consumer-driven society.
Monica reflects on how Hurricane Harvey shifted her values, why she stopped wearing makeup, and how she’s teaching her daughters contentment, self-worth, and the power of delayed gratification.
Takeaways
- Monica's journey from corporate success to homeschooling was guided by faith.
- The importance of family meals and quality time in parenting.
- Materialism can lead to dissatisfaction and a false sense of success.
- Teaching children about contentment is crucial in today's consumer culture.
- Experiences are more valuable than material possessions for children.
- The decision to stop wearing makeup was a journey of self-acceptance.
- Conversations about beauty standards are essential for raising confident daughters.
- Living simply can lead to a more fulfilling life.
- The impact of Hurricane Harvey reshaped Monica's understanding of what truly matters.
- It's important to challenge societal norms and expectations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Family Life and Homeschooling
02:52 Faith Journey and the Call to Homeschool
05:54 The Shift from Corporate to Homeschooling
09:04 Living Simply: A Counter-Cultural Choice
11:54 The Impact of Materialism and Consumerism
14:49 Teaching Contentment and Delayed Gratification
17:55 The Decision to Stop Wearing Makeup
21:00 Conversations on Beauty and Self-Acceptance
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