Three months after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the investigation has become a maze of new leads, shifting narratives, and unanswered questions. Instead of rehashing the endlessly evolving details, Kelsey invites you into a deeper, more grounded conversation: What does this moment mean for us as mothers raising the next generation?
In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey explores the spiritual, cultural, and moral implications of the Charlie Kirk investigation—and how events like this shape the world our children are growing up in.
Together, we look at:
✨ Why our kids need to learn to question everything with discernment and courage
✨ How the rise of independent investigators signals a powerful shift in collective awareness
✨ Tucker Carlson’s reminder that we have no moral obligation to blindly trust the FBI
✨ What it means to raise children who embody integrity, moral fortitude, and respect—even when the world feels chaotic
✨ How to stay rooted in truth, goodness, and higher principles as the divide between good and evil becomes more visible
✨ Why our greatest influence begins at home, shaping future leaders long before they ever step into the world
Kelsey also shares candid reflections on feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of global events—and how returning to the sacred work inside our homes restores our sense of purpose. Because when we teach our children to stand for truth, to think critically, and to uphold righteousness with compassion, we create the future from the inside out.
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In today’s episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd steps into a conversation many mothers are watching unfold with concern: the ongoing investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Nearly three months later, more questions than answers remain—and as new information and troubling claims surface, Kelsey invites listeners to consider what this moment means for American families, for freedom, and for the future our children will inherit.
Kelsey shares why she believes this historical moment matters deeply—not only politically, but spiritually, morally, and generationally. She discusses the definition of conspiracy, the growing inconsistencies surrounding the case, and why the lack of transparency from federal agencies should concern every American, regardless of political leaning. She also addresses the newest developments involving threats made toward Candace Owens, and why these revelations raise urgent questions about who is truly being protected in our nation.
This episode is a call to courage: a reminder that every citizen’s voice matters, that mothers shape culture, and that the freedoms we model today become the freedoms (or losses) our children experience tomorrow. Kelsey encourages her listeners to speak boldly, stand for righteousness, and remember the spiritual responsibility we carry as mothers raising the next generation.
This is an episode for the woman who feels the weight of the moment we are living in and knows God is calling her to rise.
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Feeling overwhelmed by holiday chaos? Same, friend. In today’s episode of Intentional Motherhood, we’re talking about the one thing most moms desperately need this time of year but almost never give themselves: permission to say no.
Repeat after me:
“No.”
“No, thank you.”
“Oh, I would… but I don’t want to.”
Yep — those magical phrases might just save your sanity this December.
In this episode, we dive into how to simplify your holiday season without guilt, burnout, or feeling like you’re letting everyone down. You’ll learn how to:
✨ Audit your holiday to-do list and cut the draining stuff
✨ Say NO with kindness and zero over-explaining
✨ Hold your boundaries when people push back (because they will)
✨ Break people-pleasing patterns
✨ Focus on what really matters — your values, your peace, your family, and the actual reason for the season
I’m sharing practical scripts from Melissa Urban’s The Book of Boundaries, gentle but firm ways to set limits with family, and why your anxiety is often your biggest clue that a boundary is needed.
This is the episode you need if you’re drowning in invitations, class parties, cookie exchanges, and expectations — and you’re ready for a holiday season that actually feels peaceful and meaningful.
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You deserve a holiday that feels sane, joyful, and true to your values — and with some simple boundaries, you can actually have one.
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In this cozy holiday episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey invites you into the heart of her family’s favorite Christmas traditions—simple, soul-settling rhythms that help kids stay grounded, grateful, and regulated in a season that often brings overwhelm.
After last week’s conversation about why “flu season” is really about lifestyle shifts, Kelsey now shares the traditions that keep her own home healthy, rested, and connected during the winter months. From gratitude rhythms in November to daily Advent practices, to the sweetest Christmas-week rituals, this episode is full of ideas that create real family culture and the “heartbeat of childhood.”
You’ll hear Kelsey talk about:
✨ Why rhythms and rituals matter
How repeating something year after year builds childhood memories, emotional safety, and a strong family culture.
✨ The daily traditions her kids love
Including the Thankful Tree in November and her simple, Christ-centered Advent calendar that keeps Jesus at the center of December.
✨ The cozy tradition that celebrates the first snowfall
Homemade donuts + apple cider = instant winter magic.
✨ How she prevents Christmas-morning overstimulation
By spreading out gifts across the month—Christmas pajamas on December 1st and a classic Christmas book on St. Nick’s Day (Dec 6).
✨ Her favorite Christmas-week rituals
The family movie tradition she won’t skip (The Nativity Story) and the magical night everyone sleeps under the Christmas tree.
✨ Simple acts of kindness for kids
How her family keeps their hearts on Christ through service—both for others in need and within their own home.
This episode is full of practical, meaningful ideas you can borrow or adapt to create your own family culture—anchored in Christ, rooted in joy, and rich with memory.
And don’t forget—Kelsey’s prayer-focused Bible study launches in January! Jump on her email list for updates and to access free resources like The 4 Part Apology Printable that helps kids make sincere, heart-centered apologies.
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Welcome to flu season—or as Kelsey calls it, the time of year when sugar, stress, and lack of sunlight gang up on our immune systems. In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey dives into why everyone seems to get sick between October and March (hint: it’s not because the viruses suddenly get stronger).
You’ll hear her break down how our modern lifestyle—less sunlight, more sugar, crazy schedules, and indoor living—creates the perfect storm for feeling rundown. But instead of fear and frustration, Kelsey invites moms to see this season as an opportunity: a time for rest, nourishment, and simple family rhythms that support both body and soul.
From boosting vitamin D naturally to creating cozy winter traditions that don’t revolve around sugar, this episode will help you shift your mindset from “surviving flu season” to “thriving in a season of rest and renewal.”
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Grab your favorite mug, snuggle in with a blanket, and join Kelsey as she helps you redefine this time of year with peace, purpose, and presence.
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In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey dives deep into one of the most transformative parenting books she’s ever read—Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Maté. If you’ve ever wondered why it feels like your kids care more about what their friends think than what you say, this conversation is for you.
Kelsey unpacks how our culture has slowly shifted children’s attachments away from family and toward peers—and what that means for their emotional and spiritual health. She shares practical ways to “collect your child’s heart” again through connection, presence, and love, and explains how restoring family bonds is the antidote to the overwhelm so many moms feel today.
You’ll hear about:
✨ The six levels of attachment that form secure relationships
✨ How “peer orientation” happens (and why it’s so dangerous)
✨ Simple ways to bring your kids’ hearts back home
✨ Why slowing down, simplifying, and reconnecting is the real revolution of motherhood
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In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd speaks straight to the heart of modern motherhood — and the cultural tug-of-war for our children’s attention, identity, and future.
Referencing recent remarks by Candace Owens (“They need your children. That’s the one resource they can’t buy”), Kelsey unpacks what this means for families today — not in a fearful way, but in a practical, empowering way that calls mothers to reclaim their influence at home.
She explores how our culture subtly convinces parents to outsource childhood — from schools to screens — and how we can begin to rebuild connection, purpose, and peace within our families. Drawing from her own journey as a homeschooling mom and former counselor, Kelsey offers real-life examples, encouragement, and a call to action.
Because maybe they do want our children — but they can’t have them when mothers are awake, intentional, and present.
You’ll also hear about Kelsey’s upcoming prayer-focused Bible study and ways to join her email list and community of mothers who are ready to build a new culture of family, faith, and freedom.
Listen if you’ve been feeling:
✨ A pull toward homeschooling or slower family rhythms
✨ Frustration with cultural influences on your kids
✨ Called to protect and nurture your family’s peace and values
✨ Ready to live counter-culturally — with confidence and faith
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In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd explores how to teach our children the true meaning of an apology—not just the words “I’m sorry,” but genuine repentance that restores relationships.
Drawing from Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy Stanley, Kelsey shares how to keep relationship at the center of discipline, how to model healthy repair as parents, and how faith shapes the way we reconcile with both God and one another.
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You’ll learn:
💛 The two parts of every meaningful apology: confession and restitution
🖐️ The “Heart, Hands, Eyes, and Mouth” framework Kelsey uses to guide her kids’ apologies
🏡 How to repair connection after conflict—whether between siblings or parent and child
🙏 Why repentance in family life mirrors our spiritual relationship with God
👩👧👦 Practical scripts you can start using today to teach emotional accountability and empathy
This episode reminds us that the goal of parenting isn’t perfection—it’s lifelong relationship. And even in our mistakes, we have daily chances to turn back toward each other in love.
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In this follow-up to The Gift of Boredom, Kelsey dives deeper into what’s really happening when our kids say, “I’m bored.” Drawing from Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Maté, she explores how boredom isn’t just about needing more to do—it’s often a signal for reconnection and attachment.
You’ll learn:
Kelsey weaves her perspective as a mom of four, counselor, and mindful parenting guide into this heartfelt episode that will help you see boredom not as a problem to solve, but as a bridge back to connection, creativity, and even communion with God.
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When your kids say, “Mom, I’m bored,” does your stomach twist a little? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kelsey unpacks why we’ve come to see boredom as a problem—and why it’s actually a powerful opportunity for growth, imagination, and even spiritual formation.
She shares her personal reflections on homeschooling, how our culture has conditioned us to fear stillness, and how helping our children learn to sit in the quiet prepares them to one day hear their own inner voice—and the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit.
You’ll also learn practical ways to respond when your kids are bored, including:
• Why quick fixes like screens, toys, and playdates often backfire
• How to redirect boredom into creativity, responsibility, and connection
• The spiritual power of silence and unstructured time
If you’ve been feeling the pressure to entertain your kids 24/7, this episode will help you exhale, trust the process, and rediscover the beauty of calm, quiet, and creativity in your home.
Listen in and be reminded: boredom isn’t a crisis—it’s an invitation to something sacred.
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Have you ever felt yourself spiraling—frustrated, stuck, or overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood? In this vulnerable episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd shares a personal story of how a simple nap time struggle almost sent her into a downward spiral, and how one powerful mindset shift changed everything in minutes.
Kelsey reflects on her past battle with infertility and depression and how that experience gave her perspective in motherhood today. She introduces three simple mindset shifts—purpose, perspective, and gratitude—that can help moms stop spiraling quickly, in minutes instead of hours or days.
Learn more here.
You’ll come away with:
✨ A reminder of your why in motherhood—and how to draw strength from it.
✨ A fresh perspective to help you step out of frustration and into peace.
✨ A practical way to use gratitude to shift your mood and mindset instantly.
Kelsey also shares details about her upcoming mini-course designed to help moms break free from negative thought and emotion spirals with simple, practical tools—so you can show up as the mom you want to be.
If you’ve ever felt “stuck in bed” by overwhelm, this episode will encourage you, equip you, and remind you that you are doing an amazing job.
Be in the know as soon as this course drops!
In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd opens up about a topic many moms struggle with but rarely discuss—how to keep marriage strong in the middle of the busy, exhausting co-parenting years. Drawing from her personal journey of over a decade of infertility followed by the whirlwind of raising four little ones (including twins), Kelsey shares why your relationship with your spouse must remain the foundation of your family.
You’ll hear insights from marriage expert Matt Townsend, including his stages of marriage—yearning, earning, and enduring—and practical ways to nurture your relationship even in the trenches of motherhood. Kelsey highlights the importance of daily, weekly, and yearly rituals that help couples stay connected, avoid drifting apart, and model a healthy partnership for their children.
This episode will encourage you to:
✨ Remember that your marriage came before parenting—and will last after it.
✨ Create simple rituals that strengthen your bond with your spouse.
✨ See your relationship as the greatest gift you can give your children.
If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, disconnected from your spouse, or unsure how to prioritize your marriage without neglecting your kids, this conversation will give you hope, perspective, and practical steps forward.
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In this powerful episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd calls moms to rise up with boldness, faith, and conviction in the wake of tragedy and cultural uncertainty.
Kelsey reflects on the events surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the words of both scripture and history that have stirred her heart. Drawing from Acts 4 and the courage of the early apostles, she reminds us that the battle we face is not only political but deeply spiritual—and that mothers are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in shaping the next generation.
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This episode is a rallying cry for moms who feel the urgency of the times and the weight of their calling. Kelsey challenges complacency, calls out the lie of being “just a stay-at-home mom,” and encourages listeners to reclaim their homes as the first sanctuaries and classrooms of truth.
You’ll hear:
✨ Why lukewarm faith is no longer enough in today’s world.
✨ How to turn grief, fear, and overwhelm into boldness and action.
✨ The power of scripture and prayer as tools for navigating cultural and spiritual battles.
✨ A heartfelt reading of The Battle Cry of the American Mom—a manifesto declaring faith, family, and freedom as non-negotiables.
Kelsey invites you to join her growing community of intentional mothers who are ready to stand together, anchored in Christ, raising children with courage, conviction, and joy.
📖 “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men and women to do nothing.”
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Recorded spontaneously on the evening of Wednesday, September 10, 2025, this timely and heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood comes in response to the devastating news that shook Utah Valley University—and the broader Utah community.
As a professor at UVU, Kelsey Redd shares raw, personal reflection following the fatal shooting of political commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was killed during a campus event earlier that day. She addresses the deeply emotional weight of the tragedy—not only as a mother grieving the loss of a father to young children but also as an educator and neighbor grappling with the transformation of a place of learning into a scene of terror.
In this brief, reflective message, Kelsey explores how to explain such grief and violence to young children. Using the symbolism of the local Healing Field and the backdrop of remembering September 11, she offers a gentle approach rooted in faith: affirming that God has a plan, that peace and healing are possible, and that even amid tragedy, there is hope to hold onto.
Do you ever feel like motherhood has you stuck in serious mode—managing meltdowns, meals, and messes—while joy takes the backseat? In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom of four, unpacks why playfulness isn’t optional—it’s essential for your mental health and your family’s connection.
Through a simple story of jumping off the dock with her kids, Kelsey reveals how present, playful moments can:
🌊 Reset your nervous system and shift you out of stress mode
💖 Reconnect you with your own joy and inner child
🌱 Transform family dynamics by modeling presence and “yes” energy
📖 Invite you into deeper reflection through her new Purposeful Living Journal HERE.
Motherhood doesn’t have to feel like constant “no’s,” endless productivity, or autopilot survival. When we choose purposeful play—even just 5 minutes of silliness, barefoot nature time, or role-reversal games—we create moments of alignment that help us and our kids thrive.
👉 Tune in to learn how to bring more play, presence, and purpose into your everyday life with your little ones.
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In this special first-ever interview episode, Kelsey sits down with her older sister and role model mom, Alyssa Redfearn, to talk about the intentional choices that shape family culture. Alyssa—mom of four and co-founder of her family’s Wild Boys Sourdough Company—shares how she and her husband are raising kids with strong values around faith, hard work, and contribution.
You’ll hear how their family motto “Jesus has my back and I’ve got His” guides their kids’ personal faith, why they see work as a gift instead of a burden, and how entrepreneurship has become a hands-on way to teach accountability, teamwork, and generosity. From baking sourdough to delivering loaves around their neighborhood, Alyssa’s kids are learning real-world skills and discovering the joy of building something together.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration to define your own family culture, or just curious how another mom is approaching motherhood with intention, this episode will give you fresh ideas and encouragement.
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What if the meltdowns, hyper energy, or constant battles you’re having with your child weren’t actually discipline problems—but sensory needs you didn’t even know existed?
In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey unpacks the powerful yet often-overlooked vestibular system—our internal sense of balance and spatial awareness that lives in the inner ear. While you might not think about it much, the vestibular system is working behind the scenes every time your child spins, jumps, rocks, swings, or rolls across the floor. And here’s the game-changer: these movements aren’t “just play.” They’re your child’s way of regulating their nervous system, building focus, and finding emotional balance.
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You’ll learn:
If you’ve ever wondered why rocking calms a baby, why your kids can spin for hours without feeling sick, or how to help your child reset when they’re overstimulated, this episode will give you fresh insight and practical strategies.
It’s not about doing more or controlling more—it’s about understanding more. And once you see your child’s play through the lens of the vestibular system, you’ll begin to recognize their incredible built-in ability to meet their own needs.
This episode is packed with both science and heart—and it just might transform the way you view your child’s behavior forever.
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Join Kelsey Redd, stay-at-home mom of four, on Intentional Motherhood for a candid #realmomlife episode about letting go of parenting battles to preserve your energy and connection with your kids. If you’re tired of saying “no” or “because I said so” before breakfast, this one’s for you. Kelsey shares three battles she’s stopped fighting—hair, clothes, and shoes—and why prioritizing peace over perfection matters more than winning every power struggle. Learn how letting kids express themselves through messy hair or mismatched outfits can foster independence and teach natural consequences, backed by Kelsey’s real-life insights as a mom. Perfect for ambitious stay-at-home moms who value intentional family culture and want to focus on teaching kindness and responsibility without the drama.
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Hey mama — you know self-care matters, but if you’ve ever thought, “I don’t even know where to start,” this episode is for you.
In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd — stay-at-home mom of four and Mental Health Counselor — shares a practical, no-fluff approach to building a personalized self-care plan that actually fits your real life.
Kelsey walks you through her free Self-Care Planning Guide, filled with over 30 self-care ideas organized by category (mind & emotions, body & physical wellness, creativity & play). You’ll learn how to:
If you’re tired of being told to “just take a bubble bath” and want a self-care approach that’s soulful, simple, and sustainable, this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen now and let Kelsey guide you step-by-step to a life where your needs matter, your breath gets deeper, and your joy feels possible again.
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In this down-to-earth and inspiring episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd continues her nature series with a raw, real look at what it actually takes to get kids outside—and why it’s so worth it. From screaming toddlers to poopy diapers and forgotten wipes, Kelsey shares a hilarious and heartfelt story of a nature outing gone sideways, and how even that became a moment of emotional reset, connection, and growth.
You'll discover:
Whether it’s a barefoot backyard moment or a messy river adventure, this episode will inspire you to ditch perfection, embrace the mud, and find healing in the beauty of the outdoors—even if you’re carrying a baby in one arm and dragging a scooter in the other.
🌿 Nature doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Let this episode remind you: Mother Nature has your back—even when it’s messy.
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