Diapers and Disciples

Latest Episodes:

072: The Voice of the Father and "Having it All" with Lindsay Schlegel Jun 10, 2019

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In This Episode:

-Lindsay Schlegel shares how her motherhood has impacted the way she sees her spiritual daughterhood. We talk about facing the pressure to “have it all” as moms and being able to turn and ask ourselves: is “all” really what God wants for us. We also chat about disposing ourselves to hear the voice of the Father and lessons Lindsay has learned about caring for her physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Lindsay’s Mom Hack:

-Kids folding and putting away their own laundry.

Links:

Don’t Forget to Say Thank You by Lindsay Schlegel

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071: Reflections on Motherhood Intro Jun 03, 2019

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In This Episode:

-Introducing the newest member of the family and our next series! And how I’m trying to look to Jesus and embrace God’s will.

Links:

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070: Daily Mass and Talking with Kids about Miscarriage with Lindsay Dyson Apr 01, 2019

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In This Episode:

-In the final part of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Lindsay Dyson about bringing little ones to daily Mass, how she talks with her kids about miscarriage, and some joys and struggles of motherhood. We’re answering some listener questions about Mass with toddlers, Lindsay shares some tips and encouragement for moms wanting to get into a daily Mass routine, and we discuss some of the fruits of daily Mass Lindsay has seen in her family over the last couple years.

Lindsay’s Mom Hack:

-Teaching kids to read a digital clock to help with morning and nap time.

Links:

Moms at Mass, and Other Heroes

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069: Lego Catechism and Teaching the Faith with Mary O'Neill Mar 25, 2019

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In This Episode:

-In Part 5 of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Mary O’Neill, co-author of Catechism of the Seven Sacraments, a stunning “Lego catechism” her family put together that focuses on fostering a deeper understanding of salvation history through the lens of the Catholic Sacraments. We talk about what inspired the project, working and praying together as a family, homeschooling, building community, and passing on the Catholic faith to her kids.

What Mary is Loving:

-Homeschool Co-op & the community that has stemmed from that.

Mary’s Mom Hack:

-Instant Pot

Links:

Catechism of the Seven Sacraments

StoryTel Foundation

Building Blocks of Faith Series on Facebook

Building Blocks of Faith Series on Instagram

Homeschool Connections

Lighthouse Catholic Media

Formed

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068: Saints of Our Time, Infertility, and the First Year of Motherhood with Meghan Bausch Mar 18, 2019

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In This Episode:

-In Part 4 of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Meghan Bausch about her book Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times and her first year of motherhood. Meghan shares about the infertility she experienced early in her marriage, how she was drawn deeper into her Catholic faith, and what inspired her to write a book of saints for kids.

What Meghan is Loving:

-Her short hair!

Meghan’s Mom Hack:

-Hand-me-downs and Facebook Marketplace for baby things

Links:

Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times

Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur

G.K. & Frances Chesterton

Fulton Sheen: “The Woman I Love”

The Jeweler’s Card Shop: Meghan on Instagram

The Jeweler’s Card Shop: Meghan’s Etsy Shop

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067: Preparing our Kids for Mass and Parenting Gifted Kids with Ginny Kochis Mar 04, 2019

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In This Episode:

-In Part 3 of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Ginny Kochis about helping our kids prepare for Mass, learning to love our kids more, and embracing them for who God created them to be. Ginny shares her journey to becoming an encourager for Catholic moms including struggles with postpartum depression, learning to parent differently-wired kids, and embracing the beauty and holiness amidst the messiness of motherhood.

What Ginny is Loving:

-Alone Time (We can’t give peace, support, and stability to our kids if we don’t have that in our own souls.)

Ginny’s Mom Hack:

-Reminding ourselves that it’s okay that things are not perfect and there is abundant grace to be had. Not being so hard on ourselves and accepting opportunities for grace, growth, and peace.

Links:

Not So Formulaic: Ginny’s Blog

How to Keep Your Kids Catholic: Apologetics for Kids

Study by Dr. Mark Gray

Lego Catechism (Episode with Mary O’Neill coming soon!)

Rosary Roses by Joann Collins

Division of Responsibility of Feeding: The Ellyn Satter Institute

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066: Nurturing the Prayer Life of Little Ones with Katie Warner Feb 25, 2019

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In This Episode:

-In Part 2 of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Katie Warner about family prayer routines with little kids!

What Katie is Loving:

-Complete My Joy: Exhortation by Bishop Olmsted

Katie’s Mom Hack:

-Sleeping until her kids wake up and not feeling guilty about it

Links:

Katie’s Website

First Faith Treasury Series with TAN Books

Catholics Come Home

The Integrated Catholic Life

Creating a Prayer Space

Katie’s Prayer Room

A Parent Who Prays

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065: The Good Shepherd's Got This Feb 18, 2019

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In This Episode:

-On anxiety, stolen peace, and trusting God… I’m sharing a recent experience with The Good Shepherd and introducing our next series: Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids!

Links:

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064: Reading More, Slowing Down, and Rediscovering Beauty with Haley Stewart Feb 11, 2019

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In This Episode:

-It’s the 5th and final episode of our series on Goal Setting & Intentionality in the new year. I’m chatting with Haley Stewart about reading more books and living more intentionally. Haley shares some thoughts on reading more as busy moms, being drawn out of ourselves and into God through beauty, and what she’s learned about slowing down and building community.

What Haley is Loving:

-Kristin Lavransdatter, sipping hot chocolate, and snuggling her new baby

Haley’s Mom Hacks:

- Prep Meals Ahead: Breakfast Casserole and Baked Oatmeal

Links:

Haley’s blog- Carrots for Michaelmas

The Fountains of Carrots Podcast

The Simple Show Podcast

Catholic Reading Challenge

The Grace of Enough

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063: Making Friends, Simplifying, and Christ-Centered Goals with Sterling Jaquith Feb 04, 2019

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In This Episode:

-In Part 4 of our series on Goal Setting & Intentionality in the New Year, Sterling Jaquith is sharing her thoughts on fostering deep friendships, simplifying, and achieving goals while keeping our hearts and minds on Christ.

What Sterling is Loving:

-Embracing unusual seasons (being able to hike in January!)

Sterling’s Mom Hacks:

- Easy, healthy breakfast scrambles; Paring down the clothes/easy to match items for kids

Links:

Sterling’s website

Coffee & Pearls Podcast

James & Avila Study

Catholic Women Shine (Planner, Free Worksheets, Goal Setting)

Sterling’s books

Marian Consecration

33 Days to Morning Glory