InspiredToAction.com - Inspiration for Motherhood
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 495 ratingsFull of practical wisdom and inspiring encouragement for moms. You’re a mom. You’re kind of a big deal. This podcast is for you!
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ITA #36 – Scared is the New Brave – A Story of Motherhood and Changing the World with Lisa-Jo Baker
March 10, 2014 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBLisa-Jo Baker is one of the most encouraging people that you’ll ever meet, and today we’re talking with her about raising her children with a bigger world view. She’s got an exciting project happening (that can help us all have a bigger world view) and she’ll share why “scared is... Read more
ITA #35 – Becoming a God Centered Mom and The Art of Raising Boys – An Interview with Heather MacFadyen
March 03, 2014 13:30 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBMy good friend Heather MacFadyen is sharing the art of raising boys – four of them! – and becoming a God-centered mom. She calls herself simply the “self-centered mom trying to be the God-centered mom.” Grab your headphones, join us for a chat and keep reading to learn more! Heather... Read more
ITA #34 – Praying for Our Boys (and Girls) – Brooke McGlothlin
February 24, 2014 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWe all know how powerful prayer is, but how do we REALLY pray for our children? Today Brooke McGlothlin shares her passion for praying for her boys. Now, if you have girls, all this can apply to them as well, of course. Grab your headphones, join us for a chat... Read more
ITA #33 – When Motherhood Doesn’t Go As Planned – An Interview with Kathryn Jackson
February 17, 2014 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBI’m going to warn you. This is an emotional episode. It isn’t your average motherhood story. Kathryn Jackson’s deep faith, honesty and response to a devastating car accident that reshaped her life will inspire you to look at your role as a mother in a new light. Kathryn is a... Read more
ITA #32 – On Motherhood, Friendship & Marriage from NYT Best Selling Author Melanie Shankle
February 10, 2014 15:40 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBRelationships, marriage wisdom, fashion advice and hunting tips. Yes, hunting tips. NYT Best Selling Author Melanie Shankle (and one of my favorite bloggers ever) leaves no stone unturned in this episode of the Inspired To Action podcast. Her new book The Antelope in the Living Room is one of only... Read more
ITA #31 – Mentoring and Motherhood with Elisa Pulliam
February 03, 2014 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBDon’t miss my big challenge to you in the intro of today’s podcast. I think it’s an essential part of becoming an incredible mom and I hope you’ll take me up on it. In this episode of the show, Elisa Pulliam shares with us her journey of becoming a more... Read more
ITA #30 – Say Goodbye To Survival Mode – An Interview with Crystal Paine
January 27, 2014 15:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBFeel overwhelmed? Exhausted? Stressed? Never fear, Kat is here. (Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.) Seriously, though, my guest today brings the goods. Crystal Paine is a wife, author of several books, mother of three and the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, a blog that has over 1.5 million visitors every single month.... Read more
ITA #29 – The Art of Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World – An Interview with Tsh Oxenreider
January 20, 2014 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBLife is whirlwind and it is SO easy to get caught up in the myriad of things we “should” do. So, how do we live intentionally in a chaotic world? Today, Tsh Oxenreider and I chat about that in this episode of the Inspired To Action podcast. Take a Break... Read more
ITA #28 – Goal Setting Part 2 – How to Make Your Goals HAPPEN
January 16, 2014 14:28 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBYou have goals. Now what? In this episode of the Inspired To Action Podcast, I’ll show you some powerful ways to make it easier to make your goals happen. If you haven’t already listened to Goal Setting 101, I recommend you do that first. You can listen to it here.... Read more
ITA #27 – Cultivating Community, Military Wives and Raising Teens and – An Interview with Kristen Strong
January 13, 2014 14:11 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBKristin Strong Blog: ChasingBlueSkies.net Social media: Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram A Conversation with Kristen Strong Kristen is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She is warm, friendly and unpretentious. As soon as you start talking to her, she feels like an instant friend. As a military wife,... Read more
ITA #26 – Can You Chase Your Dream and Be a Mom? An Interview with Jen Stanbro
January 06, 2014 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIf you’ve listened to the Inspired To Action Podcast lately, you’ve heard Jen Stanbro. She sings that amazing song in the outro of the show. I’ve gotten so many emails and questions about it, so I thought it would be perfect time to share an interview I did with Jen... Read more
ITA #25 – How to Set Great Goals and Rock 2014, pt. 1
December 30, 2013 14:07 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB2014 is just around the corner! I love this time of year. I love this season filled with possibility and hope. Today we are chatting about ways to cut through the clutter, create goals that REALLY matter and my favorite tricks for making New Years’ resolutions stick. I’ve also created... Read more
ITA #24 – Hope for the Weary Mom, Kids and Social Media – An Interview with Stacey Thacker
December 18, 2013 11:27 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBToday we are chatting with Stacey Thacker about her books Hope for the Weary Mom and Being OK with Where You’re At and we also discuss how we are navigating teens, tweens and social media. Note that we recorded this interview in early September, that’s why we mention the hot... Read more
ITA #23 – An Interview with Candace Cameron Bure – Savoring the Holidays and Getting Healthy for 2014
December 09, 2013 15:46 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode of the Inspired To Action podcast, we are chatting with Candace Cameron Bure. Today, Candace and I talk about: the holidays, how to keep ALL. THE. THINGS. from overwhelming us how we can make some simple changes for a healthier New Year. Candace is a wife, mother,... Read more
ITA #22 – Teaching Our Children to Speak Love – An Interview with Annie Downs
December 04, 2013 12:20 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBToday we are chatting with author Annie Downs. I’ve known Annie for a loooong time. She even reminded me during this interview that we worked together on a music blog. I can’t believe I forgot that! (Listen to the podcast to find out what Grammy winning artist she interviewed for... Read more
ITA #21 – Balancing Business and Motherhood – An Interview with Emily Jones
November 21, 2013 11:24 - 28 minutes - 33.3 MBToday on the show we have Emily Jones. She is a wife, a mom of four, a blogger, a business woman and a fabulous designer. Her blog, JonesDesignCompany.com is filled with great resources, home decorating ideas, fashion tips and real life. She and her husband run the blog together and... Read more
ITA #20 – Distracted Motherhood – An Interview with Kayse Pratt
November 13, 2013 12:45 - 35 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of the Inspired To Action Podcast, we’re getting a little hard hitting and talking about the problem so many of us moms have in today’s society. That problem? Distraction. Whether it’s Facebook, texting or just “things” we want to get done around the house, distraction is a... Read more
ITA #19 – Motherhood in Manhattan – An Interview with Kristen Kill
November 06, 2013 13:00 - 58 minutes - 67.9 MBToday is a really fun and fascinating episode. I’m chatting with my friend Kristen Kill about what it’s like to raise 4 young kids in the middle of Manhattan. There are some crazy twists to seemingly simple things like grocery shopping, getting to church and when to let your kids... Read more
ITA #18 – Beauty from Ashes – An Incredible Interview with Amanda Carroll
October 30, 2013 11:00 - 44 minutes - 42.1 MBThis is the most powerful episode of the podcast that I’ve ever shared with you. If you’ve never listened to the Inspired To Action podcast, listen to this one. Amanda’s story, wisdom and bravery will challenge and change your perspective, especially on your marriage. Stop reading this, grab some headphones... Read more
ITA #17 Bible Study Tips for Busy Moms and a Scripture Art GIVEAWAY
October 23, 2013 11:03 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode of the Inspired to Action Podcast, I’m chatting with my good friend Katie Orr about our failures and successes as we develop the habit of Bible study in this crazy season of motherhood. Katie offers some simple, practical tips as well as a study method we can... Read more
ITA #16 – The 10 Gifts of Wisdom – An Interview with Sally Clarkson
October 16, 2013 11:20 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MBIt’s not often that we get to hear online from experienced moms on the “other side” of motherhood. Today, I have the honor of chatting with Sally Clarkson about how to investing in our kids, raising our children to be our best friends and the most important things we can... Read more
ITA #15 – Moms Can Change The World – An Interview with Naptime Abolitionist Liz Griffin
October 09, 2013 11:30 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MBHow can moms with limited resources and limited time impact children in need? That’s the question we are discussing today on the Inspired To Action Podcast. My friend Liz Griffin is the Director of Strategic Growth for an international anti-trafficking organization called UnboundNow.org. She is also a full time stay... Read more
ITA # 14 – Discover the Art You Were Made To Live – An Interview with Emily Freeman
October 02, 2013 11:31 - 41 minutes - 20 MB“Do you desperately fear you have nothing to offer the world but secretly hope you’re wrong?” This is the question Emily tackles in her new book A Million Little Ways, and I can’t help but think that almost every mom in just about any season of motherhood can relate. I... Read more
ITA #13 – Author Andy Andrews Shares Inspiring Encouragement for Moms
September 25, 2013 11:30 - 44 minutes - 21.2 MBHonestly? I thought it was a prank. I got an email saying Andy Andrews (I loved his book The Noticer) would like to be on the Inspired To Action podcast and could we arrange it? Um. Yes… He is a New York Times best selling author, he speaks internationally to... Read more
ITA Podcast #12 – Tips For A Peaceful Morning
September 12, 2013 11:45 - 25 minutes - 12.3 MBA New Podcast Episode! Today we are talking about how to have a peaceful morning. Mornings for moms can be pretty crazy, especially now that school has started. In this episode we’ll talk about some of my favorite ways to lay a foundation for a calm and peaceful morning. Join... Read more
ITA#11: Be A Woman of Action
May 29, 2013 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBPinterest, Facebook, Blogs, Twitter – we are flooded with ideas. We are so overwhelmed with inspiration that it is hard to actually…do things. In this episode of the Inspired To Action podcast, we’ll talk about ways to overcome the inspiration overwhelm and become woman who take action. Grab your headphones,... Read more
ITA#10: How To Make Your Kids Forget You’re Mean
May 22, 2013 13:55 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MBThis episode is all about creating memorable moments. Good ones. We all have rough days, but there are simple things we can do to tip the scales towards great memories with our kids. I’m really excited about podcasting more. Especially with summer coming, we moms have less time to sit... Read more
ITA#9 – The Power of a Purposeful Mom
May 10, 2013 13:37 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBToday, I’m talking about purposeful motherhood and 3 things that can help you stay focused, fight overwhelm and ignore the voices of comparison that try to distract and discourage us in this motherhood journey. Mentioned This Episode Kisses from Katie – I mention this book by Katie Davis. It’s one... Read more
ITA #8: How To Be a Good Mom on a Bad Day
March 11, 2013 11:04 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode of the podcast I tell you about a terrible day I had and what I did about it. It’s an 8 step plan that helps me when I wake up on the wrong side of the bed. I hope it helps you too! How to Listen to... Read more
ITA #7: How To Be A More Patient Mom in 24 Hours
March 01, 2013 14:45 - 19 minutes - 8.98 MBThis episode of the InspiredToAction.com Podcast is all about how to be a more patient mom in just 24 hours. Who needs that goodness? I know I do! Today we’ll chat about 5 simple steps you can take today to increase your patience level by 198,731%. Clearly that is a... Read more
ITA #6: A Chat with Lisa-Jo Baker
January 10, 2013 14:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBLisa-Jo Baker is a blogger, author, full time work-at-home mom and one of the most eloquent people I know. She also wears a superhero cape and I’m pretty sure she has pom-poms in her purse. She is a hardcore encourager. If you want to be inspired in your motherhood journey,... Read more
ITA #5: Talking About Making Christmas Meaningful and How To Impress Our Kids with Amanda White
November 15, 2012 14:27 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBHow can we make Christmas meaningful for our children? That is the question many parents ask in this busy season of giving, getting and going. In this episode of the Inspired To Action podcast, I’m chatting with Amanda White about her passion for making the most out of the holidays.... Read more
ITA #4: Talking with Jamie Ivey about Adoption, DJ’s and Her Year of Motherhood Challenge
November 08, 2012 14:57 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode of the Inspired To Action Podcast, I’m chatting with Jamie Ivey from DreamingBigDreams.net. She shares her story of motherhood and adoption and what it was like to hear about the Haiti earthquake, knowing her son was there. We also chat about her Year of Motherhood Challenge and... Read more
ITA Podcast #3 – Mothers As Superheroes
September 22, 2012 13:15 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MBIn this episode of the InspiredToAction Podcast, I get all superhero-y about motherhood. You might even need to find a cape after listening. Show Notes Here are a few links to resources I mention: Mission of Motherhood – this is my favorite motherhood book. It’s by an author named Sally... Read more
ITA #2: Encouragement for Your Mornings
September 08, 2012 13:16 - 17 minutes - 8.13 MBYay for Podcasting Now that the school year routine is in full swing, I’m so excited to get going on this podcast. I’m certainly a rookie, but it’s a blast. I love listening to podcasts while I exercise, do dishes, finish chores and while in the car. They are a... Read more
ITA # 1: The Podcasting Saga Begins – Chatting about Family Fun
May 21, 2012 11:55 - 9 minutes - 4.27 MBThe first episode of the Inspired To Action Podcast is ready! The topic is 5 Simple Ideas For A Family Fun Night. It’s based off a recent guest post I did for Motherhood Your Way. I actually recorded this only as a test, trying to figure out how to record... Read more