The MomCo Leader Podcast
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAre you ready to listen in on some practical, inspiring and fun conversations on leadership, lovingly welcoming moms and sharing Jesus? Join our Leadership Experience team as we sit down with some of our friends and talk about how God wants to use us to lead the women in our community to be better mothers, wives and children of God.
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#142 - Christmas in July
July 04, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBAndrea Fortenberry chats with Hannah Bolvi of Operation Christmas Child about the power of a simple shoebox and how MomCo moms and leaders can get involved. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We’ll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes! Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online...
#141 - June Table Talk
June 27, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this month's Table Talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Passionate for People meeting plan, by Krista Gilbert, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We’ll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes! Le...
#140 - Three Leadership Lessons
June 20, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode, Andrea Fortenberry talks with Pastor Aaron Stewart, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about three lessons he’s learned in his years of leadership. Pastor Aaron is a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for families and children. With a heart dedicated to cultivating a thriving community within the University Place Presbyterian Church, he serves as a catalyst for positive change and growth. His commitment to nurturing a vibrant church culture is evident in his...
#139 - June Leadership Tip
June 13, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWe've moved to weekly episodes! We would love for you to help us spread the word. First, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We’ll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes! Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Sherri Crandall shares about being a bold lea...
#138 - Passionate for People
June 06, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, Sherri Crandall talks with Krista Gilbert, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about true hospitality and how it’s much simpler than we may realize. Krista Gilbert is a life coach, author, speaker, and co-host of the popular podcasts Our Time To Rise and Leaders Thrive Here. As a Life Designer, she’s on a mission to help others write a compelling story with their lives. Get inspired by her podcasts, creative ideas, or Life By Design course at kristagilbert.com. A...
#137 - May Bonus - Be Extra
May 23, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Be Extra meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. You can find Sherri's email newsletter signup here. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]
#136 - Summer Plans
May 16, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBExecutive Leadership Coaches Andrea Fortenberry and Destiny Leahy chat about how MomCo leaders can use summer effectively, as both a time to rest and prepare for the year ahead. They share five helpful principles to help you and your team. Helpful links referenced in this episode include: MomCo Coordinator Community FB Group MomCo Training Site: training.themom.co Wild Hope Curriculum Curriculum Leader Library Want to find a MomCo Meetup to join? Or maybe you want to start your own! ...
#135 - Hope Heals
May 02, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBSherri Crandall interviews Katherine Wolf about her story and how she lives a hopeful life despite suffering. Katherine Wolf is a survivor and advocate who leverages her redemptive story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. Her latest book, Treasures in the Dark, is available now. In 2017, she and her husband Jay they founded Hope Heals Camp, an intergenerational retreat experience for families with disabilities. In 2023, they announced Mend Coffee & G...
#134 - April Bonus - Say Yes to Awkward Leadership
April 25, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Say Yes to Awkward Leadership meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]
#133 - A New Theme
April 18, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBMomCo Vice Presidents, Sherri Crandall and Kelli Smith, share all about our new theme for next year, Wild Hope. You can watch our theme reveal video, take a look at a sneak peek of our curriculum and more here. Head here to find more information about renewing your Meetup. Want to find a MomCo Meetup to join? Or maybe you want to start your own! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]
#132 - Share Jesus Simply
April 04, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBSometimes it can feel intimidating or overwhelming to talk about what Jesus has done in your life. In this episode, Jennifer Iverson and Melodi Leih talk about how to share your Jesus story simply and powerfully. Want to find a MomCo Meetup to join? Or maybe you want to start your own! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]
#131 - March Bonus - Mother From Your Worth (Part 2)
March 28, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the rest of the discussion questions found in this year’s Mother From Your Worth meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]
#130 - March Bonus - Mother From Your Worth (Part 1)
March 21, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Mother From Your Worth meeting plan. Tune into Part 2 next week! If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]
#129 - Living in Your Season
March 07, 2024 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, Andrea Fortenberry interviews Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of Growing Slow, to talk about how to embrace a growing slow mindset and live in your season. Jennifer Dukes Lee is a storyteller and a grace dweller. She is also the author of Stuff I'd Only Tell God, It’s All Under Control, and other books. Once upon a time, she didn’t believe in Jesus. Now he’s her CEO and best friend. She writes and speaks to testify to his faithfulness and to make his great name known. You can...
#128 - February Bonus - Soul Care
February 22, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Soul Care meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]
#127 - Releasing Control
February 15, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBReleasing Control – Jennifer Iverson and Stacey Morgan talk about the challenge of delegating and releasing control as a leader. "If you can't delegate for yourself, delegate for the sake of those you're leading and working with." - Stacey Morgan You can connect with Stacey Morgan here: (staceymorgan2000.com) Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in person near you. We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themo...
#126 - A New Perspective
February 01, 2024 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBExecutive Leadership Coaches Andrea Fortenberry and Laurie Jarvis talk about a new perspective: how seeing ourselves through God’s eyes can help us see and love others better. Book Recommendation: I Said This, You Heard That by Kathleen Edelman *MomCo Leaders have access to our curriculum videos from Kathleen, called A Grown Up's Guide to Your Kids Wiring - Parts 1 and 2. Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in person near you.
#125 - January Bonus - Say Yes
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Say Yes meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]
#124 - How to Keep Momentum
January 19, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBJoin Andrea Fortenberry and Jennifer Iverson as they share three practical things you can do to keep (or re-establish) your momentum as a mom and leader.
#123 - A New Name with guest, Mandy Arioto
January 04, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this first episode as The MomCo Leader Podcast, Sherri Crandall and our President and CEO, Mandy Arioto, chat all about the transition from MOPS to The MomCo. Exciting things are ahead! View our Founder's Video and hear more about our rebrand. Check out the Motherhood Today study in partnership with Barna. Get your new MomCo merch today!
Episode 122: Exciting News!
December 21, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBSherri Crandall and Jennifer Iverson announce some exciting updates for the podcast, including a new co-host. Learn about a few of our favorite things and end-of-the-year rhythms. Sherri Crandall - VP of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience Jennifer Iverson - Associate Director of Leadership Development Andrea Fortenberry - Executive Leadership Coach and Leadership Project Manager Book Recommendations: Lead Like It Matters - Craig Groeschel Killing Comparison - Nona Jones Soundtra...
Exciting News!
December 21, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBSherri Crandall and Jennifer Iverson announce some exciting updates for the podcast, including a new co-host. Learn about a few of our favorite things and end-of-the-year rhythms. Sherri Crandall - VP of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience Jennifer Iverson - Associate Director of Leadership Development Andrea Fortenberry - Executive Leadership Coach and Leadership Project Manager Book Recommendations: Lead Like It Matters - Craig Groeschel Killing Comparison - Nona Jones Soundtra...
Episode 121: Four Phases of Life Transitions
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBOur lives as moms and leaders are full of transitions. Kelli Jordan and Jennifer Iverson talk about the different phases of transitions and our responses to them. Nicki Koziarz's book, "Your New Now" defines the Four Phases of Life Transitions as: Development Separation Cultivation Finishing Follow Kelli Jordan at her blog, Looking for Good.
Four Phases of Life Transitions
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBOur lives as moms and leaders are full of transitions. Kelli Jordan and Jennifer Iverson talk about the different phases of transitions and our responses to them. Nicki Koziarz's book, "Your New Now" defines the Four Phases of Life Transitions as: Development Separation Cultivation Finishing Follow Kelli Jordan at her blog, Looking for Good.
Episode 120: Embracing Discomfort, Embracing Risk
November 16, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBFor some of us, the fear of failure holds us back from trying new things. Stacey Morgan, Executive Leadership Coach, shares how she quieted that fear in her life and became less risk adverse. Stacey shares some great tips to help us move out of our comfort zones to help build our resiliency.
Embracing Discomfort, Embracing Risk
November 16, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBFor some of us, the fear of failure holds us back from trying new things. Stacey Morgan, Executive Leadership Coach, shares how she quieted that fear in her life and became less risk adverse. Stacey shares some great tips to help us move out of our comfort zones to help build our resiliency.
Rebuilding After Loss
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBJeannie Blackmer is an author and MOPS staffer who lives in Boulder, Colorado. She's been writing professionally for more than 30 years and her favorite type of writing is storytelling. Today Jeannie tells her own story of loss and rebuilding and shares with us what she learned about God in the process. jeannieblackmer.com Verse mentioned in this episode: Luke 12:15-21
Episode 119: Rebuilding After Loss
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBJeannie Blackmer is an author and MOPS staffer who lives in Boulder, Colorado. She's been writing professionally for more than 30 years and her favorite type of writing is storytelling. Today Jeannie tells her own story of loss and rebuilding and shares with us what she learned about God in the process. jeannieblackmer.com Verse mentioned in this episode: Luke 12:15-21
Episode 118: Strengthening Your Relationship with the Church
October 19, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBJennifer Iverson chats with Kelli Smith, VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships about the brand new Barna study, Motherhood Today. Learn interesting data to share with your church leadership and how your group can help reach moms and families in your community. Moms need community Churches can meet that need. Moms are valuable to a child's faith formation. Get the Motherhood Today study from Barna. Learn more how you can create community for moms at growthechurch.co Launch your own c...
Strengthening Your Relationship with the Church
October 19, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBJennifer Iverson chats with Kelli Smith, VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships about the brand new Barna study, Motherhood Today. Learn interesting data to share with your church leadership and how your group can help reach moms and families in your community. Moms need community Churches can meet that need. Moms are valuable to a child's faith formation. Get the Motherhood Today study from Barna. Learn more how you can create community for moms at growthechurch.co Launch your own c...
Grief and Healing After Loss
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOctober is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss month. Because we know many moms experience this, Sherri Crandall talks with Heather Baker about her experience and how we can support moms and walk alongside them in their grief.
Episode 117: Grief and Healing After Loss
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOctober is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss month. Because we know many moms experience this, Sherri Crandall talks with Heather Baker about her experience and how we can support moms and walk alongside them in their grief.
Three Ways to Combat Burnout
September 21, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this Say Yes year, Jennifer chats with Sarah Ferraro about what it means to say yes intentionally, not say yes to everything. These tips can help us combat the burnout that can plague moms and leaders. Items Mentioned in episode: Connections: the Podcast, episode 51 The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction Organizational We Are Statements
Episode 116: Three Ways to Combat Burnout
September 21, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this Say Yes year, Jennifer chats with Sarah Ferraro about what it means to say yes intentionally, not say yes to everything. These tips can help us combat the burnout that can plague moms and leaders. Items Mentioned in episode: Connections: the Podcast, episode 51 The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction Organizational We Are Statements
Episode 115: Am I Qualified to Be a Leader?
September 07, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBHave you ever asked yourself that question? Kelli Jordan and Jennifer Iverson give you the answer as they chat through what it takes to be a leader.
Am I Qualified to Be a Leader?
September 07, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBHave you ever asked yourself that question? Kelli Jordan and Jennifer Iverson give you the answer as they chat through what it takes to be a leader.
Episode 114 - MOPS Around the World
August 17, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBDid you know MOPS is in over 72 countries? Sherri Crandall chats with Global Managers Monica Rovira and Destiny Leahy about everything happing in MOPS Latin America and MOPS Africa. Get involved with our Global Sisterhood.
Episode 113 - How to Plan Your Meetings
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWe are excited to see groups kick off the Say Yes year. As leaders, you are not behind! MOPS provides all the resources you need to plan your year. Don’t reinvent the wheel -listen as Kelli and Jennifer share what MOPS has already created for you. Every meeting should include three elements: Invite: Market Group tab at leader.mops.org Manage Group tab at leader.mops.org Meet: Say Yes Curriculum Speaker Network Kids Curriculum Connect: Membership Plan For leaders For moms For ki...
Episode 112: It’s The Small Things
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBOur theme verse for this Say Yes year talks about the small things in life. Jennifer sits down with Executive Leadership Coach, Andrea Fortenberry, and talks through the five times the phrase “small” is mentioned in our theme write up. A self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, Andrea offers a unique perspective on how to approach the small things in life. Read the full Say Yes theme.
Episode 111 - And Then She Remembered
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhile distractions, forgetfulness, and technology dependency might feel like surface-level issues, author and speaker Katie Westenberg asks what is the bigger cost of living a distracted life? Kelli and Katie talk about Katie’s new book, But Then She Remembered: How to Give God Your Full Attention in a Distracted World, where Katie highlights the fight for focus as our attentions are drawn away from what’s important. Katie charges women to pursue a solution: remember. Verses referenced duri...
Episode 110 - Summer, Work, & Kids
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBSummer can be fun, but it can also be stressful to manage kids and work. Executive Leadership Coach, Laurie Jarvis, and Jennifer Iverson share their best tips for how to approach the season without guilt.
Episode 109 - Say Yes
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis is the year to make some moves. This is the year we will SAY YES. Join Sherri Crandall and Kelli Jordan as we chat about what "Say Yes" means to us and what it looks like lived out. It’s amazing how one little word can change your life. Curious about what MOPS is? Visit sneakpeek.mops.org for a look at what "Say Yes" and MOPS looks like.
Episode 108 - What Does it Mean to Leave a Legacy?
May 04, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBSherri Crandall invited the daughters of MOPS legend, Janis Kugler, to share the leadership lessons their mom wanted every woman to know. Kelli and Karri share the 15 "P" words that guided how Janis lived her life. Present - Matt 6:25 People - 1 John 4:18 Prayer - Phil 4:6 Peace - Phil 4:7 Purpose - Rom 8:28 Pain - Psalm 6:1-10 Presence - Isaiah 43:1-3 Perspective Platform Perseverance Proclamation Pleasing Powerful Party Positive
Episode 107 - What We Learned from We Go Together
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHow have you lived the theme out this year? Kelli reflects on the We Go Together year with Executive Leadership Coach, Melodi Leih. Did you dream bigger, risk greater, and love better? Kelli and Melodi talk through the three challenges to Expect Good Things, Show Up, and Be Unoffendable. Mentioned in this episode: How to Human by Carlos Whittaker Why Her? by Nicki Koziarz "We don't stand on issues, we walk with people." -- Carlos Whittaker
Episode 106 - Fundraising Ideas
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBJennifer chats with Sarah Ferraro about what happened when their group suddenly had to come up with more funds. Hear some great fundraising ideas that will be more money for less work. Grocery Stores: In Denver, King Soopers offers a program to give back to your organization. Kingsoopers.com You can find information at Look for grocery stores owned by Kroger or check at your local grocery store customer service. MOPS + Noonday: MOPS has partnered with Noonday Collection to impact moms ...
Episode 105 - Bold Leadership
March 16, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBPastor Nirup Alphonse and Sherri Crandall unpack the idea that bold leadership is living in the conviction of doing the next good thing. How can we incorporate boldness in our invitations to relationship? Friendships, MOPS, church - they all start with an invitation.
Episode 104 - Let Go of Perfectionism
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBAre you the kind of leader that panics and tries to do everything before a deadline or the kind of leader that sees the deadline coming and just gives up, knowing it can't be all done? You might be dealing with a touch of perfectionism! Jennifer chats with Andrea Fortenberry about ways to combat that spirit of perfectionism as a leader. Andrea gives us three tips on how we can have the impact we desire without the chaos. You can hear more from Andrea on her podcast, The Perfectionists Guide...
Episode 103 - Live Unoffended
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBOffense obscures our vision. It literally changes what we see. If we can look past the offense, we can see people in new, amazing ways. Kelli Jordan shares some tips for how we can live unoffended, or at least strive to.
Episode 102 - Yes, No & Maybe
February 02, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBDo you ever look at your life and wonder, "Is this as good as it gets?" Our guest Wendy Pope helps us discover the power of Yes, No and Maybe - three words that can revitalize our relationship with Jesus and move us toward the ‘immeasurably more life’ Jesus died to give us. WendyPope.org wordupministries.org
Episode 101 - Reset Your Mindset
January 19, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBMindset is just popular word that means our attitude, intention, or mood. Kelli and Jennifer talk about how we can positively impact our mindset about ourselves, our time, and our motivation. Resources: Jon Acuff, author of Soundtracks Kendra Adachi, author of The Lazy Genius Way