Podcasts by Gems of Motherhood

Living Out Your Dreams :: Gigi Orsillo [EP76] from 2022-06-13T06:00

A lifetime of hard work and dream chasing has made actress Gigi Orsillo the newest “overnight success” story. A homeschool mom turned working actress. Today we’re going to talk about Living...

Countercultural Living :: Dr. Carol Swain [EP74] from 2022-04-11T06:00

When it comes to core worldview subjects, such as, life, marriage, race, gender and materialism, should it be Christ or culture that decide our convictions? My guest Dr. Carol Swain shares her thou...

Teaching Your Children How To Pray :: Stephanie Schindler [EP73] from 2022-04-04T06:00

Today we’re going to focus on the subject of prayer. Does teaching your children how to pray feel overwhelming? There are some families who pray consistently and others who may be not even know how...

How to Teach Children to Honor Their Parents :: Dr. Scott Turansky [EP72] from 2022-03-28T06:10

The Word says honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. This is a commandment with a promise. Today my guest, Dr. Scott Turansky...

Developing a Christ-Centered Family Calendar :: Erin Davis [EP71] from 2022-03-21T06:00

If you look at culture right now, it’s no secret that families are under attack. With so many families struggling, we want to equip you to build a healthy Christ-centered family. Today my guest, Er...

What's Your Dream? :: Annette Trucke [EP70] from 2022-03-14T06:00

Sometimes we need to dream, make plans and take steps forward. My guest, Annette Trucke shares how as moms we need to step out of our comfort zones in order to freely pursue our God-given dreams. A...

Dare to Believe :: Kathleen Hardaway [EP69] from 2022-03-07T06:00

We all have been through some crazy times the past 2 years. But it’s never too late to start believing in your dreams and looking forward to a what you want to accomplish in the coming, days, month...

School Readiness for Young Children :: Mary Duncan [EP68] from 2021-11-15T06:10

Are your children ready for school? This is a question most parents often contemplate yet don’t realize the complete answer until years later. Truthfully speaking, a child's social, emotional,...

Mom Fog :: Hannah Kelly [EP67] from 2021-11-08T06:10

Mom Fatigue Syndrome is real. It’s pervasive. And it creeps into every facet of a mom’s life. My guest, America’s #1 Mom Coach, Hannah Kelly will talk about the Mom Fog. “I kept on having failure a...

Is Motherhood Good? :: Laura Booz [EP66] from 2021-11-01T06:10

God ordained families from the very beginning. Mothers are used as a metaphor to describe the ways God loves and cares for His children. My guest Laura Booz talks about expecting something bea...

How to Embolden Our Daughters :: Amy Debrucque [EP65] from 2021-10-25T06:10

Seeing young girls become movers and shakers for God in today’s culture is incredible. As Christian parents, God encourages us to embolden our children’s faith and when you witness it can be earth-...

Rediscovering Self :: Mara Measor [EP64] from 2021-10-18T06:10

The relentless pressures of motherhood don’t afford much time to nurture your personal identity, and it can become easy to let yourself slip away. In our culture, mothers are told that anythin...

Build a Legacy of Strength and Graciousness Your Children to Follow :: Jan Silvious [EP63] from 2021-10-11T06:10

Our legacy is a continual expression of love, value, faith, and belief. Our investment in the bright future of our kinds inspires hope that whatever we have taught them will live on after we’re gon...

Managing a Business as a First-Time Mom :: Jenn Gotzon [EP62] from 2021-10-04T06:10

Motherhood is the hard, but it is also very rewarding. It is overwhelming and under appreciated, yet many mothers wouldn’t have it any other way. Add a 9 to 5 job to the mix, and you may find ...

Developing Leaders to Transform Culture :: Karen Hetzler [EP61] from 2021-09-27T06:10

Mothers play a huge role in helping their children become leaders. Cultivating values in your children creates individuals with strong beliefs, empowers them to follow their convictions and focuses...

Raising your Kids Well in a World of Screens :: Arlene Pellicane [EP60] from 2021-09-20T06:10

My guest Arlene Pellicane, author of Screen Kids, shares about raising kids in a world of screens. In her house, Arlene and her husband have a “no phone, no gaming, no social media” policy for...

How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Children :: Beverly Chao Berrus [EP59] from 2021-09-13T06:10

Certain conversations should be non-negotiable in your house. But when should you have them? And how? Tough conversations are just that—tough. Either way, we still need to have it. My gue...

The High Calling of a Wife and Mother :: Beverly Berrus [EP58] from 2021-09-06T06:10

A homemaker is defined as “one who manages a household, especially a wife and mother. This career is important enough to demand a woman’s diligent preparation, commitment, full energy, and great cr...

Worth Repeating :: Stacy Bellward from 2021-08-30T06:10

Now we all want well behaved children, but kids often misbehave. Having difficult conversations with children is hard. Yet, In today’s podcast, Stacy Bellward talks about The Power of Question...

Identifying Your Children’s Learning Style :: Melinda Ledman [EP57] from 2021-08-23T06:10

Every child learns differently. While some children strengths are reading or writing, others learn more effectively through hands-on activities. There are three primary defined learning styles: vis...

Identifying Your Children’s Learning Style :: Melinda Ledman [EP57] from 2021-08-23T06:10

Every child learns differently. While some children strengths are reading or writing, others learn more effectively through hands-on activities. There are three primary defined learning styles: vis...

Mothers Arise (Part 2) :: Michelle Soto [EP56] from 2021-08-16T06:10

My guest Pastor Michelle Soto continues in Part 2 of “Mothers Arise.” Pastor Michelle shares how her ministry was birthed through prayer. Whatever your situation is, nothing is too small or too big...

Mothers Arise :: Michelle Soto [EP55] from 2021-08-09T06:10

Standard Christian parenting isn’t getting the job done. This is a call to all Christian mothers, we need RISE UP. Today my guest Pastor Michelle Soto will be speaking in Part 1 of 2 series entitle...

Helping Children Recognize Their Identity in Christ :: Quina Aragon [EP54] from 2021-08-02T06:10

A healthy identity comes from understanding how truth gives us insight into ourselves. Truth told, our deepest yearning is to understand where we came from, and what is our purpose in this World. O...

Helping Children Love Their Whole Bible :: Erin Davis [EP53] from 2021-07-26T06:10

The Bible is the most important book ever written in history. And what could be more important than teaching kids to read the Bible? Teaching kids the Bible is the single most important experi...

God’s Good Design for Suffering - Navigating Disability :: Mary and Krista Horning [EP52] from 2021-07-19T06:10

Disability is a subject which is confounding and difficult to reconcile. If you live with a disability you often think why did God allow this in my life. If you have children with disabil...

Family Legacies :: Teresa Conlon and Kate Hughes [EP51] from 2021-07-12T06:10

There are great spiritual lessons from God’s Word about the concept of a lasting legacy. For many of us, we know that if we don't intentionally pass along our beliefs and values to our childre...

Leaving a Legacy That Will Outlive You :: Chrystal Evans Hurst&Karris Fariss [EP50] from 2021-06-07T06:10

When people become parents planning for the future becomes a priority and requires a greater level of accountability, responsibility and wisdom. Today we’re going to be talking with mother-daughter...

Revolutionary Parenting :: Denise Mira [EP49] from 2021-06-01T10:20

Kids are very different, the world and culture are extremely different and normal Christian parenting isn’t getting the job done. As Christians parents, we need to start thinking outside the box ab...

Is My Kid Okay? :: Michelle Nietert [EP48] from 2021-05-24T06:10

Kids seem to be in constant transition so much these days. And parents are just trying their best to keep up. Sometimes it’s really difficult to tell how a child is doing, especially if we’re not b...

Understanding Gender Confusion :: Denise Shick [EP47] from 2021-05-17T06:10

This world has a completely different point of view about gender identity than the Christian worldview. This difference causes hesitancy in many when the subject is broached. To be honest...

Managing Career and Motherhood :: Lila Rose [EP46] from 2021-05-10T06:10

Motherhood is one of the most fulfilling journeys life offers, but it is exhausting. Add work outside the house to the mix, and you may find yourself stretched very thin. Today my guest Lila Rose s...

No More Perfect Moms :: Jill Savage [EP45] from 2021-05-03T06:10

As mothers we all struggle one way or another because the juggle is real! Today my guest Jill Savage will be talking about no more being perfect. What we chat aboutThe pressures of needing to be th...

Coping with Infertility :: Melissa Vande Kieft [EP44] from 2021-04-26T06:10

In this week’s podcast, my guest Melissa Vande Kieft shares her story about eagerly waiting on God while coping with infertility. Infertility is not an easy situation; you feel social pressure to h...

True Intimacy With Our First Love :: Mo Isom Aiken [EP43] from 2021-04-19T06:10

In this week’s podcast, my guest Mo Isom Aiken shares about the secret of having true intimacy with our first love based on her third book, Fully Known.  A mom’s job is hard and important work...

The Miracle of Forgiveness :: Ruth Graham [EP42] from 2021-04-12T06:10

In this week’s podcast, my guest Ruth Graham shares about the miracle of forgiveness. When we live with unresolved anger or hurt, the result is nearly always bitterness, broken relationships, and u...

How to Make the Bible Come Alive for Our Children :: Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright [EP41] from 2021-04-05T06:10

The Bible is the most important book in history. In this week’s episode, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright talks about how to make the Bible come alive to our children. She shares how she presented her ...

Empowering Moms :: Maria Durso [EP40] from 2021-03-29T06:10

There are so many incredible moms in the Bible. Yet, there is one mother who rarely grabs any acclaim — that’s Moses’s mom, Jochebed. In this week’s episode, Maria Durso talks about empowering moms...

The Importance of a Mother's Role :: Mo Isom Aiken [EP39] from 2021-03-22T06:10

Today’s episode seems more critically important today than ever before. The role of mothers is slowly eroding blocked out by competing interests and societal priorities, yet it doesn’t mean a ...

Dealing with Postpartum Depression :: Carly Graham [EP38] from 2021-03-15T06:10

Postpartum depression is something seldom discussed, but which affects many people. Mental health can mean different things to different people, depending on individual experiences. In this we...

Worth Repeating :: Teaching Children the Importance of Loving Thy Body :: Nancy Pearcey from 2021-03-08T06:10

In this https://gemsofmotherhood.com/podcast/ (podcast) episode, Nancy touches on a very important subject matter. It’s important to teach our children to love their bodies. If we do...

Teaching Children About Beauty :: Abbie Sprunger [EP37] from 2021-03-01T06:10

Beauty… a subject matter that is hardly addressed especially when it comes to motherhood. Anytime moms are around something that delights our senses it reveals what captivates to our soul. Thi...

How to Help Children Handle their Emotions :: Sissy Goff [EP36] from 2021-02-22T06:10

The rate of depression and suicides continues to climb. And anxiety is now considered an epidemic in children. My guest Sissy Goff tackles this topic in How to Help Kids Handle their Emotions. ...

Six Discipline Mistakes Parents Make :: Ginger Hubbard [EP35] from 2021-02-15T06:10

Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions or raising your voice in an attempt to get your children to obey? We’re glad you’re joining us today as Ginger Hubbard talks about 6 Di...

Balancing Motherhood :: Esther Ibanga [EP34] from 2021-02-08T06:10

Being a mother is no easy task since we are natural caregivers. And balancing marriage, motherhood, and ministry is no small task. In this podcast, Esther Ibanga will speak to us about Balancing Mo...

Teaching Children to Keep Close to Jesus in the Storms of Life :: Naghmeh Panahi [EP33] from 2021-02-01T06:10

Adversity! We all go through them. Naghmeh Panahi has experienced many storms in her life from persecution to abuse, yet she always knew God was with her. In this week’s podcast, Naghmeh talks abou...

The Power of Questions :: Stacy Bellward [EP32] from 2021-01-25T06:10

Now we all want well behaved children, but kids often misbehave. Having difficult conversations with children is hard. Yet, In today’s podcast, Stacy Bellward talks about The Power of Question...

Disciplining a Strong Willed Child :: Karen Stubbs [EP31] from 2021-01-18T06:10

Most parents think that their strong-willed child may be deliberately driving them crazy. Sometimes disciplining them can become a challenge. However, having a strong willed child may not necessari...

Grace Based Parenting :: Karis Murray [EP30] from 2021-01-11T06:10

God refers to Himself as our Father and the Word teaches that we can see God as our father. God relates to us - His children through grace. And we know grace is simply unmerited favor; getting what...

Best of 2020 - Our Most Inspired Mom Encouragement [EP29] from 2020-12-21T06:10

In this week's https://gemsofmotherhood.com/podcast/ (podcast), we reflect on the most downloaded episodes of 2020 to see what we learned. https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/de58c4a1-fbfd-4ba4-a2a...

The Titus 2 Woman : Growing in Motherhood :: Trina Lozano [EP28] from 2020-12-14T06:10

In this podcast episode, we will be talking about the Titus 2:4 woman. “Let the older women teach the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, worki...

Being a Mother and an Artist :: Sara Groves [EP27] from 2020-12-07T06:10

God has gifted us differently and diversely. In this podcast episode, Sara Groves shares about her experience being mom while having a blossoming career as a Christian artist. Motherhood is ha...

Being a Shining Light as a Working Mom :: Jena Holliday [EP26] from 2020-11-30T06:10

Being a light in the midst of darkness is not easy these days. And it’s not easy juggling between work and motherhood while trying to be light in this dark world.  In this podcast episode, my ...

Healing the Wounds from the Past :: Marlaina Centeno [EP25] from 2020-11-23T06:10

In this week’s episode, we’ll focus on why certain frustrations and emotions just don’t make any sense. Irritability, impatience, anger… are perhaps indicators of unresolved issues or trauma from c...

Fully Restored :: Lorraine Varela [EP24] from 2020-11-16T06:15

In this podcast episode, we’ll be talking about a topic which is hardly discussed because it is too taboo… abortion. We’ll be looking specifically at what it means to be fully restored whether...

The Power of An Unrealized Dream :: Allyson Reneau [EP23] from 2020-11-09T06:15

In today’s podcast, we have Allyson Reneau, who is a mother of 11 children and managed to pursue her dream of going to Harvard University in her 50s. That is, Allyson was a stay-at-home-mom for man...

Confidently Raise Kids Free of Worry and Anxiety :: Tracey Mitchell [EP22] from 2020-11-02T06:15

It’s so easy to fall into the worry trap, especially when you’re a first time mom. Tracey Mitchell shares that instead of worrying, moms should focus more on the emotional, social and physical heal...

Teaching Children About Purity :: Jackie Kendall [EP21] from 2020-10-26T06:15

Teaching our children purity is one of the most important roles we can play in parenting. Jackie Kendall shares that children can stay pure even in a sex saturated society which is out of control b...

How Sexual Intimacy in Marriage Affects Your Children :: Robyn McKelvy [EP20] from 2020-10-19T06:15

Yes, we’re going there and it’s juicy! Motherhood is exhausting and the last thing you want to think, talk or do is that. But I also know you love your husband and they come first before ...

Talking About Sex with Children :: Mo Isom Aiken [EP19] from 2020-10-12T06:15

In this podcast, Mo Isom Aiken shares about the importance of sex, and sexuality. Many times people are confused or scared to navigate the conversation of sex and sexuality with their children.&nbs...

Teaching Children the Importance of Loving Thy Body :: Nancy Pearcey [EP18] from 2020-10-05T06:15

In this https://gemsofmotherhood.com/podcast/ (podcast) episode, Nancy touches on a very important subject matter. It’s important to teach our children to love their bodies. If we don’t, they ...

Tearing Down Strongholds : Freedom in Motherhood :: Andi Andrews [EP17] from 2020-09-28T06:15

Have you ever found yourself wanting to be the perfect mom, or caring about what other people think of you or even finding yourself dwelling in mom guilt? Well, strongholds are real. If we’re not c...

BONUS :: Thriving as a Mompreneur :: Judy Weber from 2020-09-23T06:15

Judy Weber a Mom and entrepreneur shares about what it takes to thrive as a mompreneur. Having the right mindset and commitment for motherhood and business is crucial. There’s a reason why entrepre...

Working Mom :: Chris Luppo [EP16] from 2020-09-21T06:15

There is an immense amount of pressure placed on moms to nurture and care for their family. In addition to the responsibilities of a full-time job, it's easy to see why being a mom is called the ha...

How To Parent Children Who Come From Hard Places :: Stephanie Fast [EP15] from 2020-09-14T06:15

In this podcast, Stephanie Fast shares her personal story of her upbringing and how her upbringing prepared her for to parent children from hard places. An orphan, abandoned, tortured, outcasted an...

Being a Purposeful Mom :: Rachel-Ruth Wright [EP14] from 2020-09-07T06:15

Rachel-Ruth shares about the meaning of being a purposeful mom; walking with the Lord daily and being intentional. She talks about the importance of teaching children to truly love Jesus and not ju...

Building Lasting Faith in Your Children :: Glenna Salsburry [EP13] from 2020-08-31T06:15

Glenna shares about the importance of cultivating a lasting faith in your children. A mother’s role is critical in planting the seeds that will make the difference in their children’s futures. ...

BONUS :: Missionary Mama :: Myranda Morales from 2020-08-26T06:15

Myranda shares about being a missionary mom and her experience in Zambia where she and her husband served as street missionaries. She shares about coming back in the US and the culture shock she ha...

Cultivating Different Cultures :: Vivian Mabuni [EP12] from 2020-08-24T06:15

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about Cultivating Different Cultures with Vivian Malbuni. Vivian was raised in a majority white culture. And during that time she tried to fit in and push...

The Value of Homeschooling :: Viviana Fusaro-Ramos [EP11] from 2020-08-17T06:15

Homeschooling is an opportunity to take ownership of your child’s education while living out your faith. Viviana shares that every parent is a home educator and that homeschooling is simply a vehic...

Strength in Identity :: Missy Robertson [EP10] from 2020-08-10T06:15

With parenting comes a lot of responsibility. It is never easy. There are so many things that we need to teach our children. Today we’re talking about Strength in Identity with Missy Robe...

Stand Up : Radical Prayer For Your Children :: Maria Durso [EP9] from 2020-08-03T06:15

God’s word is living and active. The Bible says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.” And my guest, Maria Du...

BONUS :: Training Toddlers :: Valerie Elliot Shepard from 2020-07-29T06:30

Today we’re talking about training toddlers in God’s way with Valerie Shepard. We all want well behaved kids… and for that to happen training needs to begin at a young age.  Valerie was the on...

I Can't Believe You Just Said That :: Ginger Hubbard [EP8] from 2020-07-27T06:30

When a child disobeys, our natural reaction is typically to discipline them with consequences. It’s probably how we were raised and seems like the best way to parent. We raise our voices, thre...

How Your Marriage Affects Your Children :: Noline Wakefield [EP7] from 2020-07-20T06:30

Five times in the Bible God talks about taking two people and making them one flesh. In this week’s podcast, Noline Wakefield shares about How Your Marriage Affects Your Children.  Noline has ...

Finding Hope in Despair :: Kariss Farris [EP6] from 2020-07-13T07:00

Losing a baby to a miscarriage or late in the pregnancy is heartbreaking. Imagine experiencing that this type of loss multiple times. In this podcast episode, Kariss shares about her trust in God’s...

Why Moms Need Each Other :: Sarah Kurtenbach [EP5] from 2020-07-06T07:00

Keeping up with friends when you become a mom and building new friendships with mom friends are vitally important. Friendships are worth investing in and they are a key part of what helps moms walk...

Raising Kingdom Children :: Kahanah Swift [EP4] from 2020-06-29T07:15

Ever think to yourself how do I raise my children in a Godly manner? It’s such an important part of parenting. In this podcast episode, my guests Kahanah Swift has some great gem nuggets on being i...

Becoming Your Best Self in Body, Mind and Spirit :: Wendie Pett [EP3] from 2020-06-22T07:15

Wendie Pett is a nationally recognized fitness expert. She’s passionate about motivating and encouraging people to make fitness and nutrition as part of their daily routine. She stresses on the imp...

Leaving a Legacy :: Thelma Wells [EP2] from 2020-06-15T08:30

Most parents would agree that leaving a legacy for their children is important. But many stumble along life trying to figure how to do.  Women of Faith speaker Thelma Wells aka Mama T sha...

Finding Balance :: Teresa Conlon [EP1] from 2020-06-15T08:15

Teresa Conlon has been serving as president of Summit International School of Ministry since the fall of 2010. She also serves as an associate pastor at Times Square Church in New York City. Teresa...

Welcome :: Sharon Kon from 2020-06-10T09:00

Welcome!

This is my very first podcast and I’m so excited to be doing this. I hope you’re just as excited as I am. I’m Sharon Kon and I’m a mom of 1. I started this podcast because re...

Welcome :: Sharon Kon from 2020-06-10T09:00

Welcome! This is my very first podcast and I’m so excited to be doing this. I hope you’re just as excited as I am. I’m Sharon Kon and I’m a mom of 1. I started this podcast because reality is ...