M Is for Mama Podcast

Ep. 158: WWKW (Dating + Friendships + Sibling Relationships)

We’re back with another round of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday, podcast style after a long break!  This episode, I’m tackling your questions about teen dating guidelines,

Ep. 157: Built on Faith (A Chat with Dr. Ben Carson)

Today’s show welcomes Dr. Ben Carson who shares with us about how the Lord grabbed ahold of his life in his teens and had guided him ever since—through an illustrious med

Ep. 156: Teaching Toddler Theology (A Chat with Lauren Groves)

If you’ve ever struggled with how to convey deep theological concepts in a simple way to your toddlers, this episode is for you!  In it, we talk about the common obstacl

Ep. 155: Double Delights (A Chat with Evy and Nola Halberstadt)

My twin girls, Evy and Nola, are some of the most delightful humans I know, and they join me on the show to chat all things Double Delights (the baking book they wrote wi

Ep. 154: Does It Really Take a Village? (A Chat with Jennifer Flanders)

We’re back with season 4 of the M is for Mama podcast, and we’re kicking it off with one of my favorite people, Jennifer Flanders.  In this episode, we chat about all th

Ep. 153: A Candid Q&A About Catholicism—Part 2 (with Pastor Rick Witmer)

In our Part 1 of this series, we answered common questions about Catholicism from the Catholic perspective with help from a Catholic priest. In Part 2, we’re sharing answ

Ep. 152: A Candid Q&A about Catholicism—Part 1 (with Pastor Rick Witmer)

You asked, we’re answering! After months of receiving questions about Catholicism, I decided it was time to dive in.  I’ve invited Wit (my pastor) to join me as we addre

Ep. 151: Why Family Devotionals Matter (With Melissa and Michael Kruger)

We know we’re supposed to read the Bible with our kids. But sometimes, we overlook the why of its importance. In this episode, Melissa and Michael Kruger approach the top

Ep. 150: Boyhood Resurrected (A Chat with Rebekah Lovell)

If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll survive your boys’ energy and verve for life, if you’ve been concerned the walls might not be standing by the time they leave the house

Ep. 149: Raising “Successful” Young Adults (A Chat with Jonathan Brush)

Are we willing our young adults for success as they go out into the world, and are we even defining success correctly? These questions are just two of the many I tackle

Ep. 148: WWKW (May 2026)

In our last Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday episode of this podcast season, I share several tidbits of exciting news from our family (hint: Europe 2.0, baby!), answer your b

Ep. 147: Prepping for Postpartum (A Chat with Anne Marie Williams)

Postpartum is such a special time in every mom’s life, but it can also has its fair share of challenges: hormonal shifts, sleepless nights, and physical recovery, to name

Ep. 146: The Piggybank Playbook (A Chat with Bryant Greening)

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s desire to have a lemonade stand is an indication of future financial stewardship or a glimmer of true entrepreneurial spirit,

Ep. 145: Contentment for Christian Women (A Chat with Tilly Dillehay)

What if we truly believe our contentment were not linked to our circumstances—that we really do have the ability to give thanks in all circumstances, as we’re exhorted to

Ep. 144: Healthy Eating Tips for Kids

Every week, on Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday, I get asked for tips for picky eaters, how to get kids in the kitchen (without losing your mind), and teaching kids about hea

Ep. 143: We’re Building Another House!! (Q&A)

If you had asked me if I had finding acreage and building another house on my bingo card for 2026, my answer would have been a resounding NO!  And yet, here we are!  In

Ep. 142: From Administrator to Homeschool Educator (A Chat with Mandy Davis)

Homeschool moms, you’re in for a treat as I chat today with Mandy Davis, a former public school administrator turned homeschool educator.  In this episode, we talk about

Ep. 141: Help! I’m Ruining My Kids! (A Gospel Chat with Abbey Wedgeworth)

On today’s show, Abbie and Abbey talk all things grace, mom guilt, and perseverance in motherhood. In a world that can swing from extremes such as try-hard motherhood pe

Episode 140: Christians and Birth (A Chat with Dannette McGrew)

If you’re a Christian and a mother (or soon to become one), this episode is for you! Dannette McGrew, certified birth doula, is on the podcast today to talk about Christ

Ep. 139: Spiritual Self-Talk (The Art of Preaching Truth to Yourself)

If you’ve ever found yourself mumbling about what you’re doing in the pantry or asking yourself why you walked into the garage and flipped on the lights, then you’re prob