Praise, Prayer & Protein – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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

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! 

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. 💛

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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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!

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