This episode is a little different… but it’s exactly what my heart needed to record. As we head into Advent and the final stretch of 2025, I’m choosing to slow down, rest well, and make room for Jesus — and that means taking a short break from the podcast for the month of December. In today’s conversation, I’m sharing the why behind the pause, the pace my soul has been craving, and how I’m preparing for a quieter, more intentional Advent this year. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or tired of sprinting through December, I hope this episode feels like permission to breathe.   Grab your Advent!! https://amzn.to/3XJor8a  Join the Substack group chat: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/11dd5465-f60e-4ad7-a7c6-85376c537434    FIND ME // Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens Purchase Prayer-Filled Motherhood on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nT5Wtp  Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens   

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my very first podcast guest, Erica Gwynn, author of That’s Just Not True. We’re talking about the sneaky lies so many moms believe without even realizing it — the lies that tell us we have to lose ourselves, shrink our calling, or drown quietly in motherhood because “that’s just how it is.” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or like you’re failing at motherhood… this conversation will breathe fresh life into you. You’ll walk away encouraged, grounded in truth, and reminded that God did NOT ask you to disappear in this season — He called you to live it with purpose. Find Erica’s book That’s Just Not True and all her links below! Erica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericaligenza/  That's Just Not True: https://amzn.to/4r5AzOphttps://ericagwynn.com/    FIND ME // Grab your Advent before December 1!! https://amzn.to/3XJor8a  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens Purchase Prayer-Filled Motherhood on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nT5Wtp  Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens   

In today's episode, I'm sharing 4 habits that have truly changed my life. I'm not talking quick fixes or short-term satisfaction but genuine life change. Reheat your coffee and let's chat about it because today is a longer one! The Hope of Jesus Advent Devotional: https://amzn.to/48eSvhY    FIND ME // Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens Purchase Prayer-Filled Motherhood on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nT5Wtp  Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens     

With daylight savings, darker evenings, and the shift into winter, it’s easy to fall into a funk — but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’m getting out of a funk and preparing my heart, mind, and routines for the winter months before the blues even start.   Episode on screen time boundaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3WPq0zXylU    FIND ME // Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens Purchase Prayer-Filled Motherhood on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nT5Wtp  Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens     

In this episode, I’m answering your questions about body image, dealing with different parenting styles in marriage, and what it’s been like to face judgment after leaving my job to do social media. Nothing off-limits, just a raw conversation over coffee about faith, motherhood, and learning to find peace in who God says we are.   FIND ME // Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens Purchase Prayer-Filled Motherhood on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nT5Wtp  Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens   

It feels harmless, but the truth is… complaining is quietly stealing our joy and peace. In this episode, we’re talking about why we complain, what it’s really doing to our hearts, and how to stop — not by pretending everything’s fine, but by shifting our focus toward gratitude and contentment.   At the end of this week, I’m kicking off No Complain November — a challenge to stop grumbling and start practicing daily thanksgiving. I’ll be doing it right alongside you, and I’m already expecting it to challenge me. But I truly believe that when we change our words, we change our hearts. Make sure you follow my Instagram to get daily encouragement as we walk through this challenge together!     FIND ME // Purchase Prayer-Filled Motherhood on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nT5Wtp  Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens  

Motherhood doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 small, practical habits that have made my everyday life as a mom feel so much lighter. From meal rotations to phone boundaries to 10-minute resets, these are simple rhythms that actually make life easier — and more peaceful.   FIND ME // Purchase Prayer-Filled Motherhood on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nT5Wtp  Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens  

This might be the most excited I’ve ever been to record an episode because God has been stirring this message in my heart for a while. Today, we’re talking about what it means to stop living lukewarm and start walking in daily discipline with Him. And I’m so excited to finally share something special I’ve been working on… I wrote a book!! 🥹Prayer-Filled Motherhood: A 21-Day Devotional & Prayer Journal is officially out now, and it’s designed to help you create daily rhythms of prayer and Scripture that overflow into your whole life. Purchase it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4nT5Wtp  FIND ME // Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens  

For the moms in the trenches- whether you're pregnant and preparing for birth, you're freshly postpartum or you still feel in the fog several months later, this one's for you! In this episode, I’m sitting down for an honest Q&A, answering real questions from new and first-time moms about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. MENTIONED // Wife in Pursuit book: https://amzn.to/46Duorr Husband in Pursuit book: https://amzn.to/3ID1AXS  ACCOUNTS I LIKE // https://www.instagram.com/karrie_locher/ https://www.instagram.com/takingcarababies/ https://www.instagram.com/heysleepybaby/  FIND ME // Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens

Marriage is a gift, but it’s also refining, and there are lessons I wish I had learned so much sooner as a Christian wife. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the hard-won marriage advice that has shaped my relationship with Michael and how God continues to teach me what it looks like to be a helper, encourager, and life-giver in my home.   MENTIONED // Wife in Pursuit book: https://amzn.to/46Duorr Husband in Pursuit book: https://amzn.to/3ID1AXS    FIND ME // Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens

In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really looks like to learn how to love yourself—not in a fluffy, Pinterest-quote kind of way, but in the daily, real-life moments where it feels the hardest. The Lord has really been working on this in my heart lately, and I hope it encourages you.   FIND ME // Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens  

This wasn’t the episode I had planned for this week, but it’s been so heavy on my heart that I knew I had to share. As moms, we’re surrounded by tragedy and fear every time we open our phones. It’s easy to feel paralyzed by anxiety, wondering how we can raise children in such a scary world. In this episode, I’m sharing my own struggles, what has helped me cope, and how I choose faith over fear as I parent my little ones. We can’t control the world our kids are growing up in, but we can give them hope, peace, and the foundation of knowing Jesus.    FIND ME // Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens

Being a stay-at-home mom really is a full-time job… but sometimes it helps to actually treat it like one. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 ways I structure my SAHM life like a full-time job—from taking a “lunch break,” to planning dinners, to setting boundaries that help me stay sane. If you’ve ever felt like your days blur together or you’re just “winging it” at home, these simple rhythms and habits will help you find more peace, purpose, and productivity in your motherhood. FIND ME // Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens    

Whether you’re new to Christianity, curious about what I believe, or just needing a “big sister” to talk through faith with, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what I believe, how I teach my kids about God, how I structure my quiet time, and how I trust Him with big decisions. Faith isn’t about checking boxes or having it all together—it’s about walking with Jesus daily. My hope is that this conversation encourages you and reminds you that you don’t have to do it perfectly to have a real, growing relationship with God.  MENTIONED // My quiet time routine video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgW0rEi7GY8&t=18s  My Bible(code emmagracejoens gets you 10% off): https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/esv-journaling-bible-sierra-theme  Bible Recap plan - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/42399-the-bible-recap-with-tara-leigh-cobble  Shepherd Kids Co. Bible stories for Kids: code EMMA saves you 10% https://www.instagram.com/shepherdkidsco/  Bible story reader: https://amzn.to/41oV51g  Tales from Cottonwood Falls Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r76DJTpivdAy9fhSsRjzf 

Ever feel invisible or stuck in loneliness? Loneliness is real - but it’s also a lie the enemy uses to keep us stuck in isolation. Let's talk about it. Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens  

In this episode, I’m sharing some things I personally don’t subscribe to as a Christian mom—not to bash anyone, but to remind you that motherhood doesn’t have one aesthetic.  Lately I've been feeling all the comparison lately, but the Lord has really been showing me the beauty in how he makes us all different. There’s no one-size-fits-all in faith and motherhood, and it’s okay to find your own rhythm.  Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens

Let’s talk about phone addiction and how it’s quietly stealing your time, your peace, and your presence in motherhood. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest journey with breaking bad phone habits, how I knew I needed a reset, and practical boundaries I have in my daily life to keep me from being addicted to scrolling on my phone - especially in front of my kids. Whether you’re a Christian mom trying to stay present with your babies, or just someone feeling mentally drained by screen time, this one’s for you. 🫶 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens  

Going from 1 to 2 kids is a major transition—emotionally, mentally, and logistically. In this episode, I’m sharing what I wish I knew before having baby #2, how life changed with two kids, and what helped me adjust now that I'm almost a year & a half in. I’ll also be answering your questions about the shift from one to two kids—covering everything from managing mom guilt and toddler jealousy to daily routines, sleep, and staying present as a parent. Tips for the 1-2 transition YouTube video: https://youtu.be/XFE557wZ2pE?si=pnsZZY6vTYmfyd7s   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens/  Follow me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens  

Let's talk about one of my favorite topics - my morning routine as a stay at home mom! Today I'm sharing why I wake up early, how I realistically get myself out of bed, and maybe even convince you to give it a try! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens/  Follow me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens 

Hey friends! In today's episode, we are talking about identity. This is something the Lord has really been teaching me lately- specifically, how I can place my identity in motherhood and allow that to determine my worth. Today we're talking about all the things we can misplace our identity in and how to shift back to finding our worth in God. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagracejoens/  Follow me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmagracejoens