Diapers and Disciples

In This Episode:-In Part 4 of our series on Goal Setting & Intentionality in the New Year, Sterling Jaquith is sharing her thoughts on fostering deep friendships, simplifying, and achieving goals while keeping our hearts and minds on Christ. What Sterling is Loving:-Embracing unusual seasons (being able to hike in January!)Sterling’s Mom Hacks:- Easy, healthy breakfast scrambles; Paring down the clothes/easy to match items for kidsLinks:Sterling’s websiteCoffee & Pearls PodcastJames & Avila StudyCatholic Women Shine (Planner, Free Worksheets, Goal Setting)Sterling’s booksMarian Consecration33 Days to Morning GloryTrue DevotionThe Life of Christ (book that played a part in St. Ignatius of Loyola’s conversion)Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In Part 3 of our series on Goal Setting & Intentionality in the New Year, Elayne Miller walks us through formulating a family mission statement. We also chat about working from home and Elayne offers some tips for moms who have a passion project they want to pursue this year. What Elayne is Loving:-Puzzles with her 2 year oldElayne’s Mom Hacks:- Turning housework into time for yourself as well (i.e. show, podcast, music)Links:Fiat Ordo: A Guide for Faithful Moms with Busy LivesAnnunciation DesignsDiapers and Disciples Patreon Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In Part 2 of our series on Goal Setting & Intentionality in the New Year, we’re chatting about visioning our motherhood. Joy Wattenbarger shares her thoughts on intentional parenting through guidance, teaching, and honoring the dignity our children. We talk about how through our experiences as parents, God has just as much (if not more!) to show us as He does our children. Joy gives us some ideas for life planning, tips for getting out of survival mode, maintaining a prayer life, and handling chronic illness as a mom. What Joy is Loving:-The Ordinary Vitamin C Serum & Retinol CreamJoy’s Mom Hacks:- The Roomba VacuumLinks:Catechesis of the Good ShepherdLiving Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel HarkavyThe Daily Docket by Tsh OxenreiderThe High Performance Planner by Brendon BurchardDiapers and Disciples Patreon Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-How St. Faustina has been calling me out and introducing our series on Goal Setting & A More Intentional 2019!Links:Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-Welcome to a little Advent coffee date! I’m sharing a little about my Advent this year and giving a little encouragement for prayer this week.Links:James & Avila Study from Sterling JaquithAt Home with Sally PodcastDiapers and Disciples Patreon Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In Part 2 of our series on Home, we’re talking about homemaking as part of our vocation as wives and mothers. Working mom, Rebecca Hamilton, shares how she is able to make homemaking a priority, even when she’s away at work for 7-8 hours a day. We talk about our calling to keep and nurture a home… and homemaking coming from a place of love for our families. We also chat about recognizing your own gifts as a mom and discerning what the essentials are for your particular families. What Rebecca is Loving:-Weleda Skincare-Winter Tidings on SpotifyRebecca’s Mom Hacks:- Pre-cut garlicLinks:Fiat OrdoDiapers and Disciples Patreon Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In Part 1 of our series on Home, we’re talking about the sacredness of our homes and the gift of availability, especially during the Advent season. Claire Dwyer is sharing how the longing we experience for a beautiful, warm, welcoming home is actually a glimpse of something greater…the longing of the eternal home God has prepared for us in Heaven. We also chat about accepting where God has us by being a good steward of the home He’s given us and how recognizing the sacredness of our home is less about the appearance and more about how we set it apart from the culture. We chat about preparing our hearts and homes this Advent and the practice of being available to our families and to hear God. What Claire is Loving:-St. Teresa of Avila Study on PrayerClaire’s Mom Hacks:- EvernoteLinks:Catholic Spiritual Direction (spiritualdirection.com)Avila InstituteNational Catholic RegisterEven the Sparrow: Claire’s blogApostoli Viae: Apostles of the WayEndow GroupsDiapers and Disciples Patreon PageEPISODE SPONSOR: Annunciation Designs (Use the code Diapers10 for 10% off orders of $20 or more in Annunciation Design's Etsy shop or the code Diapers15 for 15% off a 3 month subscription to The Wanderlust Catholic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-We’re wrapping up our series on Building Community. Amber chats with her husband Cameron about “the good, the bad, and the ugly” of building community with friends and with your spouse. What Amber is Loving:-VidAngelLinks:Community of Christ the RedeemerNET MinistriesSaint Paul’s OutreachTeams of Our LadyThe WindiEpisode 18 on Advent Traditions with Angie O’ConnellEpisode 7 on Spiritual Gifts with Katherine CoolidgeDiapers and Disciples Patreon PageEPISODE SPONSOR: Jesse Tree Treasures (Use the code ADVENTTHANKS for $5 off your purchase of $40 or more) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In Part 2 of our series on Friendship and Building Community, I’m chatting with Angela Jennings about building community as a busy, introvert, homeschooling, and working mom. Angela shares how opening her home on Tuesday nights for evening prayer and potluck has brought joy to her home and how being receptive to invitations of friendship has led to establishing a community that ministers to one another. We also chat about The Servi Institute and the idea of building the urban village. What Angela is Loving:-The FallAngela’s Mom Hacks:- A sense of humor and gratitude in the day to day and having a good conversation/cup of tea with a friend.Links:OKC Tuesday Vespers Facebook GroupThe Servi InstituteDiapers and Disciples Patreon PageEPISODE SPONSOR: Feast Day Sign up for the email list for upcoming deals! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In our first episode on Friendship and Building Community, Amber chats with authors Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet about their book The Friendship Project. Michele and Emily also share about their own friendship, some Saintly friends that inspire them in virtue, and some practical tips for nurturing spiritual friendships. What Michele and Emily are Loving:-Michele: Side by Side: A Catholic Mother Daughter Journal with her daughters-Emily: Sunday Night S’moresMichele’s and Emily’s Mom Hacks:-Michele: Getting Organized and Staying Sane-Emily: Mom Hacks for the Sacred Heart DevotionLinks:The Friendship ProjectFree Group Study VideosDivine Mercy for MomsThe Columbus Catholic Women’s ConferenceSacred Heart Enthronement NetworkThe Prayer to the Holy Spirit by Cardinal MercierDiapers and Disciples Patreon PageEPISODE SPONSOR: Annunciation Designs (Use the code Diapers10 for 10% off orders of $20 or more in Annunciation Design's Etsy shop or the code Diapers15 for 15% off a 3 month subscription to The Wanderlust Catholic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In the final episode of our series on Humanae Vitae, Anita Morin shares her experience as a Physician Assistant in Integrative Medicine at a private practice that will soon be adopting Creighton Model Fertility Care and a NaPro Technology approach with their patients. Anita shares her recent experience training at the Pope Paul VI Institute in Omaha and her own personal experience with Humanae Vitae, which has had a major role in guiding her spiritual journey. We also chat about the medical and moral concerns of hormonal birth control for women and some of the more common fertility issues that women are facing. What Anita is Loving:- TrelloAnita’s Mom Hack:-Baby Wearing (Tula & Lillebaby)Links:FDS CreativesPope Paul VI InstituteAnita’s WebsiteOn InstagramBeautiful Good True by Anita Morin FB GroupShare your favorite episode of the podcast and tag Diapers and Disciples for a chance to win the Humanae Vitae giveaway:Diapers and Disciples on FacebookDiapers and Disciples on InstagramDiapers and Disciples Patreon PageEPISODE SPONSOR: Wee Believers Join the email club and receive 20% off your first order! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In Part 3 of our series on Humanae Vitae, Jessica Hartman shares her unique experience as a Birth Mom Advocate and as an adoptive mom herself. We chat about her experience working with expecting parents making an adoption plan and about her own experience adopting. What Jessica is Loving:- ZumbaJessica’s Mom Hack:- Fanny Pack (Treasure & Bond from Nordstrom)Links:Good Shepherd Children & Family ServicesShare your favorite episode of the podcast and tag Diapers and Disciples for a chance to win the Humanae Vitae giveaway:Diapers and Disciples on Facebook Diapers and Disciples on InstagramDiapers and Disciples Patreon PageEPISODE SPONSOR: Annunciation Designs (Use the code Diapers10 for 10% off orders of $20 or more in Annunciation Design's Etsy shop or the code Diapers15 for 15% off a 3 month subscription to The Wanderlust Cat See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In Part 2 of our series on Humanae Vitae, FertilityCare Practitioner Nicole Joyce is here to chat about Natural Family Planning, Infertility, and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. What Nicole is Loving:- Returning to leisurely reading.Nicole’s Mom Hack:- Dot labeling for laundryLinks:Morning Star FertilityCareFind a FertilityCare CenterOrganic ConceptionsGood ReadsBook LogGrieving Together by Laura Kelly FanucciGrieving Together Facebook GroupMethods of NFP discussed: The Creighton Model The Sympto-Thermal Method (Couple to Couple League) The Billings Ovulation Method The Marquette MethodHumanae Vitae (An Encyclical from St. Pope Paul VI)The Hildebrand ProjectShare your favorite episode of the podcast and tag Diapers and Disciples for a chance to win the giveaway:Diapers and Disciples on Facebook Diapers and Disciples on InstagramDiapers and Disciples Patreon PageEPISODE SPONSOR: Wee Believers Join the email club and receive 20% off your first order! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:Introducing Humane Vitae. Amber is chatting with her husband Cameron about marriage, sex, family, and community. We’re reading segments of St. Pope Paul VI’s Encyclical Humanae Vitae and discussing as we go along.Links:Humanae Vitae (An Encyclical from St. Pope Paul VI)The Hildebrand ProjectShare your favorite episode of the podcast and tag Diapers and Disciples for a chance to win the giveaway:Diapers and Disciples on Facebook Diapers and Disciples on InstagramDiapers and Disciples Patreon Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode:-In our final Self Care episode, Natalie shares four categories of self care. We talk about practicals in caring for ourselves: physically: eating well, drinking water, being outside, exercise, naps, baths mentally: reading, continuing education, podcasts emotionally: time with friends, time with husband, free play with kids, keeping things in moderation spiritually: regular Confession, Mass, daily prayer, good Catholic support system We also talk about ways we can practice self care when we’re not able to get in alone time.What Natalie is Loving:- The Rain and Fall WeatherNatalie's Mom Hack:- Having your child hold a book during diaper changesLinks:Bible In a Year PodcastYoung & Wild Catholic Mamas- Episode with Ryian HilpischEPISODE SPONSOR: Visit Audible for a Free Audiobook and 30 Day Free Trial! Diapers and Disciples Patreon Page See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.