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

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Bonus #41: Morning Mama Meditation // Start Your Day with Scripture, Prayer + Encouragement Aug 10, 2021

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This episode is for any mama needing a little Jesus time in the middle of her mom day. Start your day with this meditation, listen in the middle of the day or end your day with it. This episode was inspired by Episode #169, where I talk about how I still have a great day even when I don’t get up before my kids. Give it a listen and be encouraged that you can meet with God at any moment, in the middle of your mom day. Connect with me after this by emailing me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and then head to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail to become email besties with me. I’m so grateful you’re here and I pray that this meditation helps you draw closer to Jesus. Xoxo Stephanie

169. I Have A Confession...I Don’t Get Up Before My Kids! Learn How I Still Have A Good Day! Aug 10, 2021

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You heard that right. I don’t get up before my kids and I still have a great day and have my quiet prayer time. Learn how I make this happen by tuning in to today’s episode and then head to Bonus #41 after this for a special meditation I created just for you, mama. May you be encouraged today that you can meet with God in the middle minutes of your mom life. God bless you! Xoxo Stephanie // PS: Let’s be email besties! Sign up for the newsletter with a monthly devotional by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail and then you can always feel free to email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - chat soon lovely lady!

168. How To Become A Family Who Reads Together // with guest Rose, homeschooling mom of little ones Aug 06, 2021

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Do you want to become a family who reads aloud together? Do you want to cultivate a love of reading with your children, without all the pressure? You’re going to want to listen in to my conversation today with Rose, my lovely sister-in-law. This chat is so inspiring and will remind you that simple is good, and simple is best. Happy listening and happy reading, mamas! Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. Thank you in advance! Let’s be email besties - subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. We can also chat over email, just message me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

167. We’re Not In Control, And That’s A Good Thing. A Simple Surrender Prayer for You, Mama. Aug 03, 2021

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Surrender. Why is it so hard? Well, today I’m breaking it down and giving you a prayer and sharing some thoughts to help you simplify the process of surrendering to God. It’s hard but it’s actually quite simple. Listen in and open your heart to what God wants to share with you today. May you be blessed today, mama friend! Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. Thank you in advance! Let’s be email besties - subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. We can also chat over email, just message me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

166. ALL The Details About The ONE Game-Changing Habit for Personal Growth // Part 2 w/ Matt + Erin Jul 28, 2021

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Ready to learn ALL the details about the ONE game changing habit to help you grow? Then press play! My guests today are Matt and Erin Ingold and this is part 2 of our conversation about their resource that is changing the game for Christians who want to grow spiritually. Matt and Erin are Catholic life coaches at Metanoia Catholic and all the goodness is at their website - www.catholiccoaching.com - you can connect with them there and learn about everything they offer, which can help you grow closer to the Lord and be a better version of yourself. You’re going to love what they do. They truly are incredible. Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. Thank you in advance! Let’s be email besties - subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. We can also chat over email, just message me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

165. The ONE Game-Changing Habit for Personal Growth // with life coaches Matt + Erin Ingold Jul 27, 2021

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Ready to learn the ONE game changing habit to help you grow? Then press play! My guests today are Matt and Erin Ingold and this is part 1 of our conversation about their resource that is changing the game for Christians who want to grow spiritually. Matt and Erin are Catholic life coaches at Metanoia Catholic and all the goodness is at their website - www.catholiccoaching.com - you can connect with them there and learn about everything they offer, which can help you grow closer to the Lord and be a better version of yourself. You’re going to love what they do. They truly are incredible. Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. Thank you in advance! Let’s be email besties - subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. We can also chat over email, just message me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

Bonus #40: Why Life Is Better Off Instagram...And What To Do Instead! Jul 23, 2021

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In this short and sweet bonus episode, I’m giving ALL the details about how life off Instagram is going and how you can live a life less connected to your phone. I let you know what I’ve been up to instead of social media and I share some ideas about what you can do besides be on the ‘gram. This is a good one, I hope you tune in lovely lady! And don’t forget to head to your Apple Podcasts app and give a rating and write a review so that more lovely mamas like you can find this podcast. If you wanna chat with me after this, email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and then head to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail so you can get on the list and become email besties with me. Can’t wait to chat more soon! Have a blessed day!

164. God Is On The Throne! God’s Beauty is Bigger Than the Darkness // with author Sarah Clarkson Jul 23, 2021

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Do you ever question God’s goodness? I know I do. Life feels so dark sometimes. But scripture reminds us that the darkness doesn’t win. God is victorious. Today’s guest, author Sarah Clarkson, reminds us that God’s beauty and goodness is stronger than the darkness in our lives. We all need this reminder and you are going to walk away from this beautiful conversation with a refreshed soul. Sarah is the author of “This Beautiful Truth: How God’s Goodness Breaks Into Our Darkness”. Connect with Sarah on her website at www.sarahclarkson.com and then hang out with her on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/sarahwanders - then go get her book anywhere books are sold. You’re going to be so inspired by it. I definitely was! Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. That helps more mamas like you, find this podcast and spread God’s goodness to more lovely women. Thank you in advance! To connect with me after this, email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

163. We Know We Should Pray For Our Children. But How? Game-Changing Advice with author Jodie Berndt Jul 20, 2021

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We want our children to follow God and we know that praying for them is vital. But how do we do this? Well my guest today is sharing some game-changing advice and it’s super simple, mama friend! I have Jodie Berndt joining me today to talk about what it means to pray the scriptures for your children and she lets us know that it’s so simple, even a super busy mom can do it! In her book, “Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: Discover How to Pray God’s Purpose for Their Lives”, Jodie dives into the why and practical how to pray, and even includes prayer scripts for you and your kids! Jodie is a warm, caring lady who is all about God’s Word is is sure to encourage and inspire you today. Enjoy this lovely conversation, friend! And be sure to connect with Jodie after this on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/jodie_berndt and then head to her website at www.jodieberndt.com to get any or all of her fabulous books as well as enjoy the free resources she provides. Jodie is a woman of deep faith, so you’ll definitely want to learn from her. Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. That helps more mamas like you, find this podcast and spread God’s goodness to more lovely women. Thank you in advance! To connect with me after this, email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

162. Motherhood Is Full Of Wonder. How do we let go of perfection? With author Brittany L. Bergman Jul 16, 2021

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Motherhood is full of wonder, right? Well we don’t always experience it...my guest today has some amazing insight to help you reclaim that wonder and release the pressure to be perfect. Sound good? Ok, let’s dive in! Brittany L. Bergman wrote the book “Expecting Wonder: The Transformative Experience of Becoming a Mother”. In her book and in this conversation, Brittany provides practical insight as well as encouragement for expecting moms and moms everywhere. You are going to leave this episode feeling encouraged and uplifted. Enjoy! To connect with Brittany after this, visit social media at www.Instagram.com/brittanylbergman or head to her website at www.brittanylbergman.com - you can get her book there or anywhere books are sold! Her book is the perfect baby shower gift. Loving this podcast? Share the love by rating the podcast and writing a review on your Apple Podcasts app. That helps more mamas like you, find this podcast and spread God’s goodness to more lovely women. Thank you in advance! To connect with me after this, email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com and subscribe to the newsletter for monthly devotionals by going to bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - encouragement for your sweet mama heart. God bless you and your family! Here’s to more Jesus, more intention, more peace, and more joy!

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