Keeping My Sanity Podcast

Even if we don’t want to admit it, anger is an emotion common to us all. While it isn’t categorically a bad emotion, its manifestation…

I can easily find myself on repeat mode when it comes to prayer, saying the same things for the same people or situations. I also…

I was so blessed to talk to Barbara Reaoch on today’s episode. Barbara’s passion to serve Christ is so apparent and she has dedicated her…

If you are a regular listener, you may have heard the first part of my conversation last week with apologist and author Hillary Morgan Ferrer….

My husband and I have three school-aged boys. We have made a deliberate decision to enroll all three of them in public school, a topic…

It’s easy to wear a mask to hide our brokenness, but it’s OK to not be OK. It was a huge encouragement to speak with…

New year’s resolutions can sometimes become cliché, rehashing the same generic goals each year. Today, I want to share ten 11 intentional questions that will…

When I feel that I am out of my comfort zone, then I have a God-given chance to grow. Are you experiencing discomfort in some…

There are few things I love more than music–both listening and singing. I have several Spotify playlists that I rotate through all day long, depending…

I’ve been married for 11 years and have three kids–the oldest of which is nine years old. I feel far removed from singleness. Though I…

I often think of missions as serving in a remote jungle village, translating the Bible on a life-long calling. While there are certainly those scenarios,…

Theology is defined as the study of the nature of God and religious belief. When I think about the word ‘theology’, my mind doesn’t immediately…

As moms, we like to maintain an image of dignity and “togetherness”. We like our comfort zone, and stepping outside of it will could allow…

After some much-needed time away from the microphone, it’s so good to be back in the studio! A lot has happened over the several months…

This has been an amazing first season of the Keeping My Sanity podcast. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I started,…

How often does God call you to serve where you are completely comfortable? Many times, God uses our own discomfort as a tool to draw…

If you’re anything like me, this past year has pushed all of the anxiety buttons. It can be crippling and, at times, downright terrifying. Even…

It’s National Gardening Day! (and I’m sort of freaking out about it!) Today’s episode was going to be all about gardening–how relaxing and rewarding it…

When we are so busy being moms and wives, sometimes the term ‘self care’ can be a laughable concept. Even if we had the time…

There are definitely times as a mom that you feel like you’re doing it all alone. Whether it’s the kids fighting, the messy house, or…

As a mom, every day can seem exactly like the one before and the one before that. All of the tedious things we do can…

Trillia Newbell is a Christian author of several books—for young kids all the way through adults—that specifically talk about how diversity is a celebration of…

Have you ever had a moment when everything seemed to fall into place? Dreams you forgot you ever had were coming true in front of…

Through all of our naivety and poor choices, it has taken us nearly a decade to feel financially stable. We may not be where we’d…

God uses the daily struggles and sacrifices of motherhood to make us more like Christ. There are many books on motherhood but not many that…

A healthy lifestyle is sometimes the last thing we focus on after all of the other stress we face every day. Health is always a…

Perhaps you can relate to the constant urge I feel to be better than I am and the emptiness that follows. The pressing feelings of…

Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought or said something along the lines of, “I wish I could help, but I don’t have anything to…

As a mom, I can exhaust myself trying to change my kids. It seems like they purposely disobey in the exact same way over and…

Book Reviews 1. The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross: The True Story of Why Jesus Died and Rose Again In a book he wrote…

Perhaps the most sacred responsibility God has entrusted us with as moms is leading our children to love the Savior and His word. The way…

Shortly before I married Josh, my friend Ginny passed on a small quote that has dramatically shaped our relationship. It’s too good to keep to…

In March 2020 I, like millions of other parents across the world, received a notice that school was closed for the reminder of the year….

Sometimes, moms just need a break! I’d like to give you that break with today’s episode. We’re going to take a journey through a rendition…

I sat down with my sister, Ashley, this week on the podcast. In the last year or so, she has transformed the hobby she loves…

If you’re anything like me, you understand how difficult it can be to make great food choices for yourself. Even if you follow an organized…

Real quick. I’m giving away one copy of the book I talk about in the podcast Sunday at 8 pm (CST). If you’re on the…

Dealing with disappointment and loneliness is a huge part of being a mom. Each time we face disappointment, we have a choice. We can dwell…

I found a quote the other day that really struck a chord with me. “Family traditions reveal what you value enough to repeat, and –…

Not everyone knows me, so I wanted the chance to introduce myself. But, let’s be honest, it’s really awkward monologuing about yourself. Instead, I made…

Meal planning is easy! It saves money, reduces stress, and you’ll never need to ask, “What’s for dinner?” again! Let’s meal plan together!

Motherhood is a wonderful blessing from God, but so often, it can be tough to get through each day. The feeling of complete isolation and…