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Making friends as an adult can be HARD! And keeping those friendships going when you're juggling kids, work, marriage, activities and all the things? Sometimes even harder. 😂

This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein, we're chatting all about adult friendships! How to find your people, how friendships change through different seasons of life and some of my favourite little hacks for staying connected when life gets busy.

I'm sharing a little bit of my own friendship story, from summer camp and university to being a lonely young mom in a new city, and how much having good friends and community has meant to me over the years.

We're talking about everything from inviting someone to a moms' group, grocery shopping with your girlfriends, sending that random encouraging text, my Friends' Favourites Notes app hack and why not every friend needs to fill every role in your life.

Because here's something I've learned:

Not every friendship will look the same, and that's okay! ❤️

Some friendships last decades, some change with the seasons and some are built around the things we're doing right now. But there's something really special about having people to walk through life with.

Come hang out with me on The Back Corner Podcast! 🎙️

I've had the pleasure of joining Brent Ingersoll and AJ Thomas on The Back Corner Podcast THREE times now! We always have so much fun, and I'd love for you to check out our conversations.

• My first Back Corner episode: Parenting a big family
• My second Back Corner episode: Halloween 
• Our latest episode — Adult Friendships

Let's stay connected! ❤️

If you're new here and found me through Praise, Prayer & Protein, I'd LOVE for you to stick around!

I'm a mom of 7 sharing simple meal planning, family life, faith, encouragement and all the fun (and sometimes chaotic 😂) things that come with raising a big family.

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And if this episode made you think of a friend you haven't connected with in a while, maybe today is the day to send that text! ❤️

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This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein, I’m doing something a little different and bringing some of my boys on for a Mic’d Up with Mom: Thanksgiving Edition!

We’re talking Thanksgiving Would You Rathers, their favourite foods, the traditions they hope we always keep and what Thanksgiving at our house actually looks like.

One of my favourite parts of Thanksgiving is how much of our meal has come right from home over the years. We’ve dug our own potatoes and carrots from the garden and some years we’ve even raised the chicken that ended up on our Thanksgiving table. There’s something really special about watching your kids harvest food and then sitting around the table enjoying it together. ❤️

But my favourite part of this episode might be hearing what everyone is grateful for RIGHT NOW.

Not just the big answers we automatically give when someone asks what we’re thankful for, but the little things that are bringing us joy in this particular season.

For me, it’s quiet mornings with my devotional books and hot coffee, beautiful pink skies, the changing leaves, pickleball with family and new friends, and everything God has been teaching me as we walk through Psalm 23 at church.

Gratitude doesn't have to be complicated.

Sometimes we just need to slow down long enough to NOTICE what's already good.

So grab a coffee and come hang out with us for a very real, probably slightly chaotic, Thanksgiving episode. 😂❤️

And maybe around your own Thanksgiving table this weekend, ask everyone:

What are five things you're grateful for RIGHT NOW?

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🍂

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Have you ever looked at something your child is struggling with and immediately wondered…did I do something wrong?

This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein, we’re talking about insecurity in motherhood and where we find our identity when things with our kids don’t look exactly how we thought they would.

This has been something I’ve personally struggled with this season, especially as I’m learning to parent teenagers and young adults who are becoming more independent and making more of their own decisions.

I’m sharing a little bit about why I almost didn’t come back for Season 2, the insecurity I’ve felt recording some of these episodes and something I’m learning over and over again:

Our children are not our report cards.

Their struggles don’t automatically mean we’ve failed. Their successes aren’t what make us good moms. And our identity can’t be wrapped up in how our kids behave, what they accomplish or what other people think about them.

A few years ago during a really difficult season with anxiety, I started journaling and wrote:

“I have a choice to change the way I have been thinking about my life and my calling.”

I started replacing some of the thoughts in my head with truth from Scripture, and these are some of the “I am” statements I wrote down.

I AM...

I am equipped.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” — Proverbs 31:25

I am loved.
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him.” — Psalm 103:11

I am valued.
“So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” — Matthew 10:31

I am joyful.
“But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.” — Psalm 68:3

I am thankful.
“Rooted and built up in him and established in the faith...abounding in thanksgiving.” — Colossians 2:7

I am patient.
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22–23

I am gentle.
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1

I am kind.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:32

I am loving.
“We love because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19

I am blessed.
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” — Psalm 127:3

I can walk in peace.
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” — Isaiah 26:3

I am content.
“Godliness with contentment is great gain.” — 1 Timothy 6:6

I am hospitable.
“Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” — 1 Peter 4:9

I am God’s daughter.
“For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.” — Galatians 3:26

I am a light.
“Shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life.” — Philippians 2:15–16

I am holy.
“Be holy, because I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:16

Save these. Write down the ones you need right now. Put them somewhere you’ll see them.

And the next time that mom guilt starts telling you that you’re failing because something with your kids isn’t going according to plan, come back to what is TRUE.

Motherhood is a huge part of who we are, but it isn’t where our identity comes from. ❤️

Our children are not our report cards.

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There’s something about September and getting back into routines that always gets me back into the habit of intentionally praying for each one of my kids. ❤️

This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein, we’re talking all about praying for our kids and how it doesn’t have to be complicated!

I’m sharing how I use a simple notebook to pray specifically for each of my 7 kids, some of the things I pray for them in different seasons, and the Scriptures and promises from God’s Word that I come back to over and over again.

Because as our kids get older, there is SO much we can’t control. We can’t be everywhere they are, make every decision for them or protect them from every hard thing but we CAN pray for them. 🙏🏻

And I want to make it really easy for you to start too!

In the show notes you’ll find:

• My FREE Promises to Pray Over Your Children printable
• An example of how I set up my prayer page (please know mine is more colorful and prettier. hehe) 
• The book Praying Circles Around Your Children that helped inspire this habit

Whether your kids are heading off to Grade 1, high school, university or you’re a grandma praying for your grandkids, I hope this episode encourages you to start right where you are.

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Back to school means back to ROUTINES 🙌🏻 And with 9 people living in our house, things just run so much better when everyone knows what’s expected of them.

This week I’m sharing some of the simple rhythms that help our house run a little smoother.  Our morning routine, what happens when the kids get home, packing lunches the night before, chores, family suppers and even the expectation contracts we made with our kids this year.

Are we perfect at any of this? Absolutely not. 😂 But I’ve learned that when everyone knows what they’re responsible for, I don’t have to be the one remembering EVERYTHING.

And really, that’s the goal. We all live here, so we all get to help take care of our home. ❤️

A few questions to think about for your own family:

• What does your family value?
• What part of your day feels the most chaotic right now?
• What are you constantly reminding your kids to do?
• Is there something you’re doing for your kids that they could start doing themselves?
• What’s ONE simple routine you could start this week to make things run a little smoother?

You don’t need a perfect schedule or a giant overhaul. Sometimes you just need everyone to know, “This is what we do.”

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Season 2 of Praise, Prayer & Protein is HERE! 🎉

When we wrapped up Season 1, I was heading into summer with plans, rhythms, adventures, and so much excitement for the months ahead.

And then…my summer took a very unexpected turn.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story of going from a fun lake day with family and friends to riding in an ambulance less than 30 minutes later, finding out I had gallstones, spending several days in the hospital, and eventually having my gallbladder removed.

I’m talking about the friends and family who showed up, the sweet 80-year-old hospital roommate who felt like a gift from God, learning to accept help, recovering in the middle of a house renovation, and figuring out how to still enjoy summer when things looked completely different than I had planned.

And somehow, even with surgery, restrictions, changed plans, and a whole lot of chaos we still had such a GOOD summer.

I’m also sharing some exciting news: I’m one of more than 100 speakers taking part in the Get Organized HQ Virtual Organizing Event, happening September 14–19! It’s completely FREE, and my 20-minute session is all about 12 Habits of Meal Planning to help make feeding your family easier.

• Join the FREE Get Organized HQ event

Here’s to Season 2, fall routines, plans held with open hands, and finding joy even when life doesn’t go according to plan. 🤍

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Summer doesn't have to feel like survival mode.

In this season one finale of Praise, Prayer & Protein, we're talking about simple summer rhythms that help your family thrive without mom burning out. From meal planning and chore systems to summer schedules, bucket lists, life skills, and letting go of perfection, this episode is packed with practical encouragement for creating a summer filled with more joy and less pressure.

We'll also talk about the Bible verse that has become our family's unofficial summer theme

And a reminder I think every mom needs to hear:

Sometimes we become so frustrated by the evidence of life happening around us that we forget the blessing attached to it.

Enjoy the episode, grab the free resources below, and stay connected with me on social media this summer.

Show Notes:
• Summer Rhythm Schedule
• Summer Bucket List Ideas
• Meal Plan Matrix
• Summer to Thrive Mini Workbook

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This week I’m sharing why summer camp has always held such a special place in my heart ❤️

As a little girl, church camp was the highlight of my summer — swimming, crafts, chapel, camp songs, muddy obstacle courses, cabin laughs, and friendships I looked forward to all year long. What I didn’t realize then was that while I was busy having fun seeds of faith were being planted in my heart.

Years later, after drifting far from those childhood lessons, God used camp ministry to completely change the direction of my life.

And now, getting to come back years later and volunteer at Caton’s Island has felt so full circle for me.

In this episode I’m sharing:
✨ why camp mattered so much growing up
✨ how those childhood seeds stayed rooted deep down
✨ the summer that changed my faith forever
✨ why volunteering at camp means so much to me now
✨ and why I still believe camp ministry changes lives

You truly never know what seeds are being planted in a child’s life ❤️

If camp ministry has ever touched your life in some way, I would LOVE to hear your story. Share this episode, tag me on social media, or send me a message!  

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This week on Praise, Prayer & Protein, I’m sitting down with my sweet friend Kayla Bishop to chat all about movement, motherhood, protein, hormones, and why so many moms are running on empty.

We’re talking honestly about:
 ✨ trying to workout with little kids at home
 ✨ why I thought gyms were my only option
 ✨ my journey from YouTube workouts to Lean Summer
 ✨ why my pants kept getting tighter even though I was eating LESS
 ✨ cortisol, stress, under-eating, and mom rage
 ✨ how movement can actually support your mental health
 ✨ simple ways busy moms can start taking care of themselves again

Kayla also shares practical encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or unsure where to even begin.

And yes… we absolutely talk about cheese strings. 😂

If you’ve ever skipped meals, survived on your kids’ leftovers, or felt frustrated that “healthy habits” weren’t working for your body anymore — this episode is for you.

✨ Connect with Kayla:
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✨ Join Lean Summer 2026

✨ Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook 

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In this special Mother’s Day episode, I’m sharing my personal journey to becoming a mom of seven 🤍

From early marriage and unexpected pregnancy, to seasons of waiting, surrender, and trusting God with our family size this story is filled with real moments, challenges, and so much joy.

I also share some of my labour experiences, the turning points along the way, and how our family grew to what it is today.

Whether you’re in the thick of motherhood, waiting to become a mom, or reflecting on your own journey, I hope this episode encourages you and reminds you that your story matters.

✨ There’s no right way to do motherhood — only your way.

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April has been one of the busiest months we’ve had as a family and instead of trying to do it all, I’ve been leaning into a few simple things that are actually helping everything run smoother.

In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 things saving my life right now—from meal planning and simple dinners, to visible calendars, supportive kids, and even scheduling in takeout 🙌

If you’re in a busy season (or one is coming), this episode will help you simplify what matters and let go of what doesn’t.

We’re talking real life, real rhythms, and what it actually looks like to manage a full house without losing your mind 🤍

✨ Plus, I share about the biggest gift this month—a full home deep clean from Day Makers Cleaning—and why it made such a difference in this busy season.

If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to:
 🤍 Follow the podcast
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 🤍 Share it with a mom who’s in the thick of a busy season

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Sickness in a house full of kids is… inevitable 🤍

And if you’re anything like me, it used to bring on so much stress and anxiety — especially when plans had to be cancelled and everything felt out of control.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing what happened in our home right before Easter break when the stomach bug made its way through our family one by one… and how differently I handled it this time.

We’re talking about:
 • how I used to spiral when sickness hit
 • what shifted for me this past year
 • how we manage sickness in a big family
 • practical tips that actually make it easier (buckets, towels, simple meals + more)
 • and how to handle the disappointment when plans don’t go as expected

This episode is real life, practical encouragement, and a reminder that you’re not doing anything wrong when sickness takes over your home.

Sometimes the best thing we can do is slow down and take care of our people.

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing what Easter looks like in our home as a big family 🤍

From Palm Sunday to Easter Monday, I’m walking you through the traditions we’ve built over the years — how they’ve changed as our kids have grown, and how we try to keep the focus on what Easter is really about in the middle of all the fun and chaos.

We talk about:
 • what Good Friday looked like when our kids were little
 • how we created meaningful moments at home
 • the shift to attending church together as a family
 • our Easter brunch tradition (and all the food 🥐)
 • and the simple ways we keep pointing our kids back to Jesus

This episode is a mix of real life, family rhythms, and faith — and my prayer is that it encourages you to create meaningful moments in your own home this Easter season.

✝️ Resources Mentioned

• The Jesus Storybook Bible — a beautiful way to share the story of Jesus with kids
• The Action Bible — a more visual, engaging Bible for older kids
• The Miracle Maker — a kid-friendly movie that tells the story of Jesus

🤍 Final Note

More than anything, I hope this week you take time to pause and reflect on what Jesus did for us.

You are so deeply loved.

If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a review 🤍

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Today I’m joined by one of my best friends, April, who is visiting from Nova Scotia. We’ve been friends since university, and our friendship has grown through long distance, raising kids, and doing life together through both the fun and hard seasons.

We’re talking all about what friendship looks like in this stage of life — from voice notes and FaceTimes to praying each other through difficult moments.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay connected to friends in a busy season of motherhood, this episode will encourage you 🤍

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Last week’s episode about mom rage sparked so many honest messages from moms who felt seen and encouraged — thank you to everyone who reached out and shared your stories. If you haven’t listened yet, I would encourage you to go back and give it a listen.

This week we’re shifting the conversation to something that often gets overlooked in busy family life: our marriages.

When you’re raising kids, managing schedules, and juggling all the responsibilities of family life, it’s easy for your relationship to slip into the background. But strong families are built on strong marriages.

In this episode I’m sharing how Micah and I stay connected through different seasons of life — from when our kids were little and bedtime meant couch conversations, to now with older kids and busy schedules where sometimes connection looks like a Costco run together.

I also talk about the Alpha Marriage Course, why investing in your marriage matters, the importance of having friends who pray for your relationship, and four simple habits that help marriages stay strong.

Whether you’re newly married, raising little ones, or navigating the teenage years, this episode is a reminder that your marriage is worth protecting, investing in, and fighting for.

4 things to do for your marriage this week

1.  Have fun together (laugh)

2. Look in each others eyes

3. Pray together

4. Physical Touch. 

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Last week on the podcast, my friend Crystal and I talked about something many moms experience but few talk about openly — mom anger.

And then… I had a moment.

After a full week of March break fun, exhaustion, noise, and overstimulation finally caught up with me. As we were packing up to leave our cottage, something inside of me snapped and I completely lost my temper with my family.

The drive home was quiet — and my mind was loud with shame, guilt, and the feeling that maybe I had no right encouraging other moms when I still struggle too.

But the Lord reminded me of something powerful I had done months earlier — burning a picture my kids once coloured of me as an angry, chained-up minion.

That picture represented a lie about my identity.

Yes, I have moments of anger.
 Yes, I still mess up.
 But that is not who I am.

In this episode I’m sharing the full story — the moment at the cottage, the shame spiral that followed, and why repentance, humility, and grace matter so much in motherhood.

If you've ever felt like your worst parenting moment defines you, this conversation is for you.

You are not alone.
And one hard moment does not make you a bad mom.

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In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my bestest friends, Crystal — a woman I met 13 years ago when we were both stay-at-home moms with little kids.

With the “2016 trend” floating around social media, we started looking back at those early motherhood years — snow days, fancy hot chocolates, beach trips, small groups, and doing life side by side. And we realized something important:

It wasn’t easier back then.
 We just weren’t doing it alone.

We talk honestly about:
 🤍 Finding and pursuing real friendships
 🤍 Mom anger and breaking shame
 🤍 Marriage in the middle of motherhood
 🤍 The pressure to compete with other moms
 🤍 Transitioning from toddlers to teenagers (and adulthood!)

This conversation is for the mom in the trenches, the mom stepping into a new season, and the mom who sometimes wonders if the “good old days” are behind her.

Spoiler alert: They’re not.

The good old days are happening right now too.

If this episode resonates with you, share it with the friend who survived snow days with you. And don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review — it truly helps more than you know. 🤍

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Parenting isn’t a recipe — but there are ingredients.

In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein, I’m reflecting on a powerful sermon we heard on Sunday about “A Recipe for Christian Parenting” and what it actually looks like in real life.

We’re talking about:

✨ Direction & Devotion — why faith is more caught than taught
 ✨ Development & Discipline — loving boundaries and consistent correction
 ✨ Prayer & Proclamation — how we teach our kids to pray by modeling it
 ✨ Letting go of the “perfect Christian mom” pressure

If you’ve ever felt pressure to get parenting perfectly right… this episode is for you.

Parenting isn’t about raising perfect kids.
 It’s about faithfully discipling them in your everyday life.

🔗 Resources Mentioned

🎙 Sermon:
Watch here 

📖 The Praying Circles Book:
 Grab it here 

📝 My “Speaking God’s Promises Over Your Kids” Resource:

If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s walking through this season of parenting too.

You can connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, where we talk faith, family rhythms, and real-life motherhood.

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Happy Family Day 🤍

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that makes connection so much easier in our homes understanding your child’s love language.

Before we jump into family fun, I wanted to share how learning the five love languages for kids has completely changed the way we connect in our big family. When you understand how each child gives and receives love, it becomes so much simpler to love them intentionally — without feeling like you have to give everyone the exact same thing.

We talk about:
 • The five love languages for kids
 • What each one looks like in real life
 • How love languages shift as kids grow
 • Why filled love tanks help kids thrive emotionally and relationally
 • How knowing your child’s love language makes discipline and correction easier

If you’ve ever wondered how to give your kids enough love and attention — especially in a busy season — this conversation will encourage you.

Resources mentioned:

• The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman
• The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers
• Take Love Language Quiz 

 I hope you press pause and go make a memory. Fun doesn’t have to cost money — it just requires connection 🤍

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In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein, Micah joins me for a practical, real-life conversation all about how to budget — without overwhelm, guilt, or restriction.

We walk step-by-step through what budgeting actually looks like in our home, how to set up clear and realistic categories, and why comparing budgeted vs. actual spending is where real progress happens. Micah also shares the big-picture thinking behind budgeting, how to plan for savings and future goals, and what a simple “budget night” rhythm can look like for busy families.

We also introduce Micah’s new budgeting tool, icanbudget, and talk about why it was created — to help families gain clarity, confidence, and financial peace.

🎉 Special offer:
You can check out icanbudget and grab the deal we talk about in today’s episode using the promo code
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Topics we cover:

• How to set up budgeting categories that actually make sense
 • Income, deductions & planning with intention
 • Budgeted vs. actual spending (this is where the magic happens)
 • Earmarks, savings goals & big-picture thinking
 • Creating a simple budget night routine

Common Budget Categories We Discuss:

Food, Housing, Utilities, Medical, Personal Care, Transportation, Debt, Life Stuff, Faith, Fun, Family/Kids, Business Expenses (if applicable), Savings, and more.

If budgeting has ever felt intimidating or confusing, this episode will help you take a deep breath and start with confidence.

✨ Let’s Stay Connected

You can find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, meal planning, family rhythms, and behind-the-scenes of our big family life.
If this episode helped you, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready for more clarity and financial peace.

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Before we pull out spreadsheets and start talking budgets, we need to have this conversation first.

In this episode, we’re chatting about why money matters, what financial freedom really looks like, and how getting clear with your finances can bring more peace (and way less stress) into your home. This is the mindset episode — the one that sets you up to feel confident and ready before we get practical next week.

If money feels heavy or overwhelming, you’re not alone. This episode is here to help you breathe, reflect, and take your first step toward financial freedom.

📝 Reflection Questions

• What do I want my money to support right now?
• What causes me the most stress financially?
• What would feel freeing if money wasn’t such a mental burden?
• What am I hoping finances could make possible in this season?
• Who could I invite into this journey?
• Who would encourage me instead of judge me?
• Who could help me stay accountable?

If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next — Micah joins me in the next episode and we’re getting very practical with budgeting.

You can also find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, real-life mom rhythms, meal planning, and all the behind-the-scenes of our big family life.

 Thanks so much for being here — and if you know a mom who needs a calmer, healthier money mindset, send this episode her way 💛

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Every year between Boxing Day and New Year’s, I take a quiet afternoon to look back on the year behind me and gently look ahead to what’s next.

For years, I did this by setting goals across a few simple categories — faith, family, health, friendships, and personal growth. Nothing fancy or overwhelming… just intentional rhythms for the season of motherhood I was in.

Last year, I decided to try something new.

Instead of a traditional goal list, I created a 2025 Bingo Card — 25 simple, meaningful things I hoped to do, experience, or grow in throughout the year. Some were practical, some were fun, some were deeply personal… and one square mattered more than all the others.

In this episode, I’m walking you through my bingo card in real time — sharing what I accomplished, what surprised me (hello, starting a podcast), what didn’t happen, and what I’m carrying forward into the next year.

We’ll talk about:
 • Simple, realistic goal-setting for busy moms
 • Unexpected wins and missed squares (and why both matter)
 • Health, faith, family, friendships, and creativity in real life
 • Letting go of perfection and choosing grace instead
 • Why reflection is just as important as planning

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by goal-setting or like New Year’s resolutions just aren’t for you anymore, this episode is a gentle reminder that growth can be slow, imperfect, and still incredibly meaningful.

I’ll be taking a short break while the kids are home for the holidays, and I’ll be back in January with some really fun and practical episodes to kick off the new year.

Thanks for being here — and for walking this season with me.

Links Mentioned in the show

KBfit - 

Julie's Speaking Link

Adventure Date Book

Copper Shore Lake House

Encounter Ministry

2026 Card

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Get ready to laugh, guess, and shout answers — because today’s episode is ALL Christmas trivia! 🎄✨

I invited my good friend Sarah the trivia pro, to join me for a festive, family-friendly episode you can listen to while wrapping gifts, baking, or road-tripping to visit family this holiday season! 

We’re covering four rounds of trivia:
 🎬 Christmas Movies
 🎶 Christmas Songs
 🎁 Traditions & Fun Facts
 🍪 Christmas Food & Treats

A mix of easy questions, tricky questions, and the kind Sarah will somehow know instantly. 😂 Play along, keep score, and see who wins in your house!

This episode is perfect to save and come back to all season long — 

If you loved this festive conversation, make sure you follow the podcast, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend who loves Christmas trivia as much as we do.

And don’t forget to come hang out with me over on Instagram and Facebook throughout the holidays — I’ll be sharing cozy moments, encouragement, and lots of practical mom-life content to help you enjoy this season.

Thanks so much for being here and for listening — I’m so glad you’re part of this community. 💛

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Christmas traditions can be magical… but they can also feel overwhelming when life is busy and expectations are high. In this episode, I’m sharing the traditions Micah and I grew up with, the ones we’ve carried into our home as parents of seven, and the ones we’ve gently let go of as the seasons of our family have changed.

From becoming a mom on Christmas morning, to the cozy rhythms we’ve added over the years — sugar cookies, Christmas puzzles, Playmobil nativity storytelling, and the chaos of seven stockings — this conversation is full of heart, nostalgia, and permission to create a Christmas that works for your family, not against it.

I’ll also share:
 ✨ Our favourite Christmas morning routines
 ✨ The traditions that bring our home the most joy
 ✨ The ones we’ve outgrown — guilt-free
 ✨ My morning Advent devotional rhythm
 ✨ And encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed by December

Whether your holiday season feels magical, messy, or a mix of both, I hope this episode reminds you that you don’t have to do it all — you just get to do what matters.

🎄 Links Mentioned:
Advent Devotional

Sugar Cookie Recipe

Christmas Movie List

Family Fun December Bucket List

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Today’s episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with three of my boys — Isaiah, Zeke, and Jedi — to talk ALL things Christmas in a big family. ❤️🎄

From early-morning excitement to our favourite traditions, treats, games, and the beautiful chaos that comes with having seven kids… the boys share what Christmas really feels like in our home. You’ll hear their honest thoughts, sweet moments, hilarious answers, and even a little singing at the end. 😉

If you’ve ever wondered what the holidays look like inside a large, loud, joy-filled family — this episode is such a gift. Lots of laughs, great conversations, and a peek into the traditions that mean the most to us.

Pour a cup of something warm and enjoy this festive (and very real!) Christmas conversation with my crew. 🎄✨

📌 Links + Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Here are a few of the things we talked about today:

✨ Our Playmobil Nativity Set
➡️ Unfortunately its not available anymore. 

✨ Family Christmas Bucket List
 

✨ Our Favourite Family Baking Recipes
 

✨ Peterson Family Christmas Movie List
 

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This time of year can be a lot. Between Christmas concerts, baking marathons, shopping lists, and all the moving parts of mom life—it’s easy to feel like the season is running you over instead of the other way around.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to slow down and truly soak in the season with intention, joy, and peace. 💛 I’m sharing five rhythms that help me stay grounded and ten simple ways I’m finding joy in this season—from hot baths and cozy books to kitchen dance parties and social media breaks.

Whether your Christmas looks calm and cozy or chaotic and full, this conversation will help you focus on what matters most: presence, peace, and the people you love most.

✨ Topics we’ll cover:

• My morning rhythm with the Advent Devotional from @rejoice_and_repeat
• Cozy afternoon coffee breaks + my DIY Holiday Drink Series @kates.creative.kitchen
• How to create space for rest, reflection, and connection this Christmas season
• How to create space for rest, reflection, and connection this Christmas season
• My KBFit Faith & Fitness routine to keep my body and spirit strong through the holidays 💪
• My family’s Holiday Movie List — because nothing says “slow down” like a cozy night in 🎬🍿
• 10 simple ways I’m enjoying December this year (don’t miss the free graphic!).

🎧 Tune in and take a deep breath, mama—this one’s for you.

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Hey friend — today we’re chatting all about how to have a Frugalicious Christmas! 🎄

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the cooking, baking, shopping, and spending that comes with the holidays, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through 3 simple steps to plan your own Frugalicious Christmas — plus sharing 10 practical ways to save money this season without losing the magic.

You’ll hear about:
 ✨ How to set your December meal plan + baking list
 🧺 Why inventory checks can save you hundreds
 💸 The gift basket system I swear by every year
 🎁 10 real-life ways to spend less and stress less this Christmas

Let’s make this holiday season organized, intentional, and full of joy — not chaos!

🎧 Tune in, grab my FREE planner, and start planning your own Frugalicious Christmas today.

💌 Links Mentioned in This Episode:

📘 Grab your Frugalicious Christmas Planner 
🎄 Follow along on Instagram 

💬 Let’s Stay Connected:

📱 Instagram & Facebook
 🎧 Follow & Review the Podcast — it helps more moms find the show!
 💌 Share this episode with a friend who loves a good money-saving Christmas!

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In this episode, I’m sharing how my Fall Meal Matrix has saved me hours in the kitchen and hundreds on groceries! 🍲 Learn how to build your own five-category, forty-meal system that makes meal planning simple, flexible, and stress-free. You’ll walk away with practical steps to create rhythms in your kitchen that actually work for your family — not against it.

👉 Grab your free Fall Meal Matrix right HERE, and don’t forget to follow, review, and share this episode with a mom friend who could use a little meal planning peace this season. 💛

You can also find lots of great meal planning tips, tricks and money saving hacks over on my Instagram and facebook! 

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On today’s episode of Mic’d Up with Mom, I sat down with my daughter Jaelyn — the only girl with six brothers! 💪💖 We answered questions from YOU and had such a fun and heartfelt chat about faith, friendships, family, and what it’s like growing up in a big, busy house.

This is a beautiful conversation for any parent who wants to build stronger connections with their daughter or hear the heart of a teen girl who genuinely loves Jesus. Jaelyn shares thoughtful advice for moms, her take on social media, and a few laughs along the way.

💬 We chat about:

• Building faith as a teen in today’s world
• Fostering healthy mom/daughter relationships
• Navigating social media and friendships
• Her favorite things (including her Starbie order ☕️)
• The best (and hardest) parts of being the only girl in a big family

🔗 Links Mentioned:

📰 Brio Magazine

💕 Let’s Stay Connected!

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a quick review — it helps other moms find the show!

 You can also find me over on Instagram and Facebook for more encouragement, family fun, and faith-filled conversations.

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In this episode, I’m sharing how building simple family rhythms can turn everyday chaos into calm. From my early days working in daycare to life now as a mom of seven, I’ve learned that rhythms don’t have to be perfect to be powerful—they just need to serve your family.

As you listen, take a few moments to reflect on these questions:

☕ What part of your day feels the most chaotic right now?
 ✨ What’s ONE rhythm you could add to bring more peace into that time?
 🏡 Which season are you in—babies/toddlers, school-age, or teens—and what rhythms would serve you best right now?
 💛 And most importantly, what’s one rhythm for YOU—not just your kids—that would help you thrive this week?

Let’s build rhythms that bring peace, purpose, and joy back into our homes.

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🦃🍂 In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few of the traditions our family loves this time of year, and then I’m opening up about 10 things I’m especially thankful for in this season of life. From little joys to big blessings, here’s what’s filling my heart with gratitude right now:

1. 📖 Bible 365
2. 🚌 Bus Walks
3. 🏋️‍♀️ At-Home Workouts
4. ⛪ Church Community
5. 🍁 Change in Season
6. 📺 Survivor Night
7. 📆 Extra PD Days
8. 🔓 Freedom from an Encounter Weekend
9. 🥘 Fall Meal Plan
10. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family

I hope this episode encourages you to pause and reflect on the goodness in your own life this Thanksgiving season.

This weekend, I’d love to hear from YOU! Head over to my Instagram and let me know what you’re thankful for—I can’t wait to celebrate gratitude together. 💛

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Every family has a culture. The real question is—are you shaping it with intention, or just letting it form on its own? In this episode, I’m sharing how Micah and I landed on the five values that guide our home and why they matter so much to us.

Our family values look like this:

• Grace – we receive God’s grace and extend it to each other
• Family First – we’re a team, and we value connection at the supper table
• Givers – generous with our time, money, talents, and resources
• Hospitality – our door is always open
• Fun – we make memories and live with a spirit of adventure

I’ll walk you through how these values shape our daily choices and the atmosphere in our home. And at the end, I’ll share five reflection questions to help you think about your own family culture and how you want it to grow:

1. What kind of family culture do you want your kids to remember when they’re grown?
2. What do you want your kids to say about your home now?
3. Which values are already showing up in your family life?
4. What’s one value you’d like to add to strengthen your family culture?
5. What activities or commitments could you let go of to better live out your values?

This episode will give you both encouragement and practical steps to create a family culture rooted in what matters most to you! 

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Welcome, friend. In this very first episode, I’m inviting you into my home as I share why I started this podcast and how the name Praise, Prayer, and Protein came to be. You’ll hear a bit about me, my family, and the vision for this space—a place where moms can find encouragement, faith, and practical tools to thrive (not just survive) in every season of motherhood. So come on in and grab a coffee. 💛

If you are looking for some great play list here are a few for you to check out. 

Upbeat Dance it out play list. 

Worship Set

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Welcome to Praise, Prayer & Protein! I’m Katie, mom of seven, and this podcast is your spot for real talk on faith, family, frugal living, and finding joy in the chaos. In this quick trailer, you’ll hear what’s coming—and why you’ll want to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode.

👉 Perfect for moms in every season who need encouragement, simple rhythms, and a reminder that they’re not alone.