Girl Mom Podcast

Ep. 107: When Life Gets Heavy - and You're Clinging to Your Faith (with Dana Wolter)

Nothing will change your life faster than learning you have cancer. And, nothing will draw you closer to God than leaning on Him when life feels very dark. Join Kari as s

Ep. 107: I’m Catholic, He’s Greek Orthodox. Here’s How We Make it Work (with Harry Kampakis)

As both the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church have seen a huge surge of young adults converting in recent years, Kari and Harry have fielded many questions

Ep. 106: Starting a Bible Club for Your Child + Their Friends (with Kathy Anderson)

It's a well-known statistic that 85% of people who place their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior do so between the ages of 4 to 14. Knowing this increases the ur

Ep. 105: The Soft Skills that Help Your Child Succeed (with Cynthia Yanoff)

In today's world of superstars, having a stellar resume isn't enough. Whether your child is applying for a job, grad school, or another opportunity, they'l

Ep. 104: Dating Advice from a Boy Mom + Girl Mom Perspective (with Cynthia Yanoff)

One thing most girls don’t realize about boys is how much courage it takes to ask someone out. And one thing most boys don't realize about girls is how they need con

Ep. 103: Why Camp Friends are So Valuable (with Missy and Loren Jane Roper of Camp Hollymont)

We all need our happy place, a special setting that feels like home, and for thousands of girls over the past 40+ years, Camp Hollymont has been that place. Join Kari as

Ep. 102: Encouragement for Grandparents - and Leaving a Legacy that Lasts (with Patti Remmert)

As children today face epidemic levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness, we need more grandparents stepping up to plate. Grandparents who love them well, pass on th

Ep. 101: Raising Girls Who Know Jesus Christ (with Pamela Phipps of Grace House)

True confidence comes from God - and knowing your identity in Christ. At Birmingham's Grace House Ministries, girls in foster care are given stable Christian homes t

Ep. 100: The Miraculous Journey of Lulu Gribbin, a Survivor of a Shark Attack (with Guests Ellie and Ann Blair Gribbin)

Lulu Gribbin's survival story began on June 7, 2024. While diving for sand dollars with friends on Florida's Gulf Coast, she was attacked by a bull shark, sever

Ep. 99: Living with an Eternal Mindset (with Bryson Kessler, Owner of Clover and Bee)

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the intense sadness and pain in our world? How do you navigate heartbreak and disappointment without losing hopel? Join Kari as she talks

Ep. 98: Taking Care of Your Body - Without Being Obsessed (with Meredith Mann of The Peachie Spoon)

Everyone agrees that good health matters, so now the question is, how do you pursue health in moderation? How do you give your body the attention it deserves without crea

Ep. 97: Starting a Business in College (with Hartwell Furr, Founder of Nanny Network)

How do you turn a passion into a business - and grow successfully from a grassroots level? Kari talks to Hartwell Furr, the 24-year-old founder of Nanny Network, about wh

Ep. 96: 5 Prayers for a New School Year (with Mary Lauren Hudson)

Psalm 127:4 says that children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior. As parents, we shape our arrows and send them into the future. We decide where to aim.  For Chr

Ep. 95: Healing the Mother Wound (with Kim Anderson)

So many women carry mother wounds in silence, and sooner or later, this pain will impact their parenting and health. Join Kari and Kim as they discuss ways to address pas

Ep. 94: What Tween & Teen Girls Should Know about Skincare (with Dr. Meg Cherry)

One challenge of the digital age is knowing who to believe online - and whose advice to trust. As your daughter hits puberty, she gets inundated with messages about the b

Ep. 93: Let's Plan a Trip to Europe! (with Kathryn Burns)

Do you love to travel and dream of a European vacation? Do you soak up practical tips that can help you plan better and travel more adeptly? Join Kari as she talks to her

Ep. 92: Keeping a Safe Distance from Hurtful People (with Kim Anderson)

In a world where everyone is called "toxic," how do you identify truly toxic relationships? How do you set boundaries with hurtful people without being ugly and burning b

Ep. 91: Your Child’s Personality - and How to Understand It (with Kim Anderson)

What is the difference between an "extrovert" or "introvert"? What insight into your child's personality can help you help them? Join Kari and Kim as they discuss th

Ep. 90: Raising Daughters in a "Mean Girl" World (with Melanie Shankle)

How do you navigate mean people without becoming mean yourself? How do you heal once you realize that the first mean girl you ever met was the woman who raised you? Join

Ep. 89: When Kind Girls Fall Through the Cracks (with Kim Anderson)

As kids grow up and mature - and especially as they go to college - many will decide that kindness is the #1 quality they want in a friend. Once you’ve been burned by a m