The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama

Latest Episodes:

Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus...While Managing A Busy Household // Interview with Suzanne from the Latte + Laundry Podcast [EP 297] Mar 28, 2023

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How do we sit at the feet of Jesus while managing a busy household? My guest, Suzanne Bilodeau, is here to answer that question today, and she answers it so beautifully! Suzanne is a Catholic wife and momma of 6 with a heart for encouraging moms on their faith journey! Her podcast is called Latte and Laundry and it is a podcast you must check out if you like my podcast. I’m an avid listener and I know you will be too! I pray this episode blesses and encourages you, sweet friend. Xoxo Stephanie [check out Suzanne’s podcast, Latte and Laundry, anywhere you listen to podcasts!] [email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you’d like to connect]

How’s Your Lent Going? Permission To “Begin Again” [EP 296] Mar 21, 2023

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No matter how your Lent is going, friend, this is your invitation to “begin again” and to “live today well”. Today is a gift from God. Let’s live in that truth! Xoxo Stephanie [connect with me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - I’d love to hear from you]

There’s No Such Thing As Doing It All // Interview with Amy Eilers from House of Eilers [EP 295] Mar 14, 2023

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This is a great one, friends! If you struggle with trying to do it all and be it all for everyone, you’re going to love this conversation I had with Amy from House of Eilers. Press play and be encouraged! Then head to www.houseofeilers.com or www.instagram.com/houseofeilers and continue being encouraged by Amy! She’s just lovely. She also has a podcast called #momchatmonday that you’ll love, too! Xoxo Stephanie [connect with me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - I love to hear from you]

Encouragement For Young Moms + The Power of Bedtime Reading // with author Nancy Sanders [EP 294] Mar 07, 2023

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In need of a little encouragement today? Tune in to today’s interview with author Nancy. My guest, Nancy I. Sanders, has written countless children’s books and has a new one to share with y’all today, “Bedtime with Daddy”. She speaks about the power of bedtime reading with your children and has some timely encouragement for us young moms. Enjoy!! Xoxo Stephanie [Grab a copy of Nancy’s new book by heading over to www.endgamepress.com and then learn more about Nancy at www.nancyisanders.com - she has so many books and resources for us!] [connect with me, your host Stephanie, at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - I’d love to hear from you!]

Loving God Well + Loving Others Well // Interview with Jenna Guizar from Blessed Is She [EP 293] Feb 28, 2023

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How do we love our families well? We start with loving God well. I’m talking with Jenna Guizar today and we are chatting about growing in closeness with our Lord. We chat about pursuing God in prayer and it’s so good, friends! Jenna is the Founder + Creative Director of Blessed is She Women's ministry + community. Head over to www.blessedisshe.net to learn more about what they do and to grab a copy of their newest devotional, “Loving God, Loving Others: 52 Devotions to Create Connections That Last”. Let’s spend this Lent drawing closer to our Lord and learning to love Him better and therefore love others better, too. God bless you and your family! Xoxo Stephanie [here’s the song Jenna + I talk about in today’s episode: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uJVi0j6Zr4k ] [email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you’d like to connect]

Raising Amazing Kids // Interview with Monica Swanson [EP 292] Feb 21, 2023

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Let’s raise some AMAZING kids! I’m so excited to introduce you to podcaster and author, Monica Swanson! Her new book is available TODAY and it’s called “Raising Amazing: Bringing Up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes Without Being Asked”. You are going to LOVE this conversation today and you will love Monica’s book, too! Learn more about Monica at www.monicaswanson.com and grab her book on Amazon or wherever books are sold! I pray this interview blesses you and your family. Xoxo Stephanie [email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you’d like to connect]

“Draw Near To Me” [BONUS #64] Feb 20, 2023

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God wants to draw near to us this Lent. Will we respond to His call? God bless you and your family! Xoxo Stephanie [connect with me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com if you’d like]

MAMA DEVOTIONAL: How Is Your HEART? [EP 291] Feb 14, 2023

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God sees your heart, sweet mama. Let’s talk about that. I want to encourage you and maybe challenge you a little bit today. I pray this episode blesses you and meets you right where you’re at! If you have ideas for Bible studies I can do in the future please feel free to email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and let me know which books of the Bible you’d like to journey through together - I’m thinking of going through the gospel of John. Thank you for being here and God bless you and your family. Xoxo Stephanie

CONTENTMENT Right Where God Has Placed You [EP 290] Feb 07, 2023

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Can we be content where God has placed us? What if we’re excited and looking forward to the next phase of our motherhood journey? I have some thoughts and encouragement to share with you today, sweet friend, and I pray your time spent here is a blessing. I’d love to hear from you! Email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and we can continue the conversation via email. God bless you and your family! Xoxo Stephanie

MAMA DEVOTIONAL: Single-Tasking + Focusing On What Matters Most [EP 289] Jan 31, 2023

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In today’s mama devotional, we’re exploring the concept of single-tasking and focusing on what matters most. I pray this time spent here blesses you in your family life and encourages you to live more intentionally. I’m trying to figure it out right alongside you - we are in this together! Xoxo Stephanie [Email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com with any feedback or thoughts on Bible studies I should do in the future. I’d love to hear from you!]

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