This Feels Holy is a sacred space for honest conversations about faith, identity, becoming, and the everyday moments where God meets us—right in the middle of our mess, our joy, and our becoming. Hosted by Danna Gift, this podcast explores the raw, unfiltered process of walking with God when life doesn’t always look or feel “put together.” Through personal stories, spiritual reflections, and powerful interviews, you’ll find encouragement for the in-between spaces: the waiting, the wandering, ...
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Intentional Motherhood || Christian Moms Mental Health & Mindfulness; From Depression Stress & Overwhelm to Purpose, Peace, & Joy
Kelsey Redd | Mental Health Counselor | Mindfulness Coach | SAHMx4
Do you feel exhausted by the needs of your young kids? Are you are overwhelmed by the demands and mental load of being a stay-at-home-mom? Do you feel stressed constantly, and burdened by mom-guilt because you're trying to handle it all and get it all done with no support? Are you are overstimulated by the clutter and noise of your household? You have found your place of peace and encouragement. Are you wondering how to connect with your kids in a way that will get them to actually listen? A ...
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join Playwrights natyna bean & jeremy o’brian for this black queer podcast as they explore everything from sacred sexuality to interrupting cycles impeding self-actualization. As artists emerging in their respective fields, to whom this may affirm serves as on-air tarapy (tarot + therapy) sessions on the road to radical self-acceptance.
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Welcome to Between the Lines: a podcast for nuanced conversations about education. “The joy of learning is as indispensable in study as breathing is in running,” wrote Simone Weil. At Between the Lines, this joy of learning is the air we breathe: the joy of discovery, of opening one’s mind to new ideas, and of reading, writing, and reasoning about the most important things. Above all, education is a joy because it hones the human powers of rational thinking—learning both what really is, and ...
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Dr. Sheri Prentiss is an ordained minister of the Gospel, an occupational and environmental medicine physician, a best-selling author of "When Everything Changed: My Journey from Physician to Patient" and a breast cancer survivor. She has a keen ability to merge science and sacred without being overly secular. She challenges listeners to hear with both natural and spiritual ears, as she expounds knowledge and wisdom, to provide an opportunity to gain an understanding. In her podcast, Dr. She ...
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Staying Sane in an Insane World - Practical Tips to Create Distance & Boundaries
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30:37Send us a text In this episode of This Feels Holy, I open up about protecting your peace and staying grounded when the world feels heavy and overwhelming. Between tragic events, constant noise on social media, and the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to spiral into fear, comparison, or negativity. I share the exact practices that have helped m…
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29| The Battle Cry of the American Mom: A Manifesto for Faithful Mothers Standing for Truth
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16:29In 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 …
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28| The Tragic Death of Charlie Kirk & Talking to Kids about the World We Live In
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8:04Recorded 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 c…
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Real Talk about Pregnancy & The Major Identity Shift into Motherhood
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17:30Send us a text In today's episode I speak about the struggles I've been facing in identity between motherhood and being a 'boss babe'. I used to be a career-focused woman, wanting to accomplish many things in a day and always working on optimization and productivity. Now? I'm pregnant, feeling all the hormones and the desire to nest and rest! I ope…
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27 | Why Playfulness is the Key to Thriving in Motherhood (& Resetting Your Nervous System)
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19:12Do 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.…
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26 | Creating a Family Culture of Work, Faith, and Entrepreneurship with Alyssa Redfearn
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16:47In 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…
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A Quick Lesson on Spiritual Maturity - Correctly Interpreting Your Heart
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14:42Send us a text Spiritual maturity isn’t about perfection—it’s about obedience, discipline, and allowing God to transform your heart over time. In this episode, I share how God led me through seasons of conviction with things like secular music and even TikTok Shop, and how those lessons taught me the difference between something being “evil” versus…
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25 | The Secret to Helping Kids Self-Soothe—Understanding the Vestibular System
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13:38What 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 th…
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24 | 3 Power Struggles I Don't Fight as an Exhausted Mom
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7:17Join 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, clot…
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Why I don't Fear Secular Music as A Christian
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19:46Send us a text In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that stirs a lot of debate in the Christian community — secular music. I share my personal journey of cutting it out completely, how it impacted my spirit and mindset, and why I no longer live in fear when it comes to hearing it. We’ll talk about the difference between secular and carnal music…
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23 | Your Daily Self-Care Plan for Busy Moms (Free Guide Inside!)
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19:45Hey 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 r…
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How God Surprises the Broken Hearted - My Birthday Miracle
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43:27Send us a text Have you ever felt forgotten on a day you were supposed to feel celebrated? This video shares a raw, vulnerable story from my birthday—one where comparison crept in, expectations fell flat, and I cried out to God for comfort. What happened next reminded me that God's presence is far more powerful than any earthly gift. He didn’t show…
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The Truth About Becoming Wealthy with God
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1:00:28Send us a text JOIN THE FREE WEALTH WITH GOD MASTERCLASS: www.WealthWithGod.com/MMGA What does it really mean to pursue wealth with God? In this episode of This Feels Holy, I sit down with Pastor Jim Baker, founder of Wealth with God, to unpack biblical prosperity, provision, and what it means to align your finances with God's divine assignments. W…
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22 | Less Stress, More Dirt: A Realistic Plan for Nature Time With Kids & Why It's Always Worth It (Part 2)
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17:12In 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…
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Controlling Lust and Desire - An Honest Conversation with My Husband
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57:27Send us a text Lust is one of the most powerful, misunderstood, and quietly destructive forces in modern relationships—and it’s time we talked about it. In this raw, honest, and grace-filled episode, Dylan and I open up about our personal experiences with lust and desire—how it shows up differently for men and women, how we’ve learned to bring it i…
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21 | Calm Your Nervous System, Emotionally Regulate, and Improve Moods with this Scientifically Proven Strategy! (Part 1)
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15:52Hey friends, welcome back to Intentional Motherhood! I’m your host, Kelsey Redd, former mental health counselor turned mindful mama of four — here to help you create a family culture rooted in presence, peace, and purpose. In this first episode of a two-part series, we explore the incredible role of nature in emotional regulation — for both you and…
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How to Find Balance in Faith, Fitness, Business, & Dating
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27:07Send us a text How to Find Peace in Faith, Fitness, Business & Relationships | It’s Not About Balance… Most people are chasing balance—but what if that’s the wrong goal? In today’s full episode of This Feels Holy, I unpack the truth about what it really means to “balance” your relationship with God, your health, your purpose-driven work, and your d…
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20 | Setting Boundaries for Slowing Down to Show Up as an Intentional Mom: Why I’m Adjusting the Podcast Schedule
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2:46In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd opens up about a big shift she’s making to protect her time, energy, and most importantly—her connection with her kids. As a stay-at-home mom of four, entrepreneur, and nature-loving go-getter, Kelsey shares the honest truth about what it means to hold boundaries with yourself in…
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What Happens When Your Ignore God's Instructions?
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25:39Send us a text Many people want to hear from God—until He asks them to do something that doesn’t align with their plans. In today’s episode of This Feels Holy, I share what really happens when we ignore God’s calling. Using stories from the Bible like King Saul and Pharaoh, we’ll explore how disobedience doesn’t just delay your destiny—it detours i…
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19 | Simple Stress-Free Snack Plan to Keep Your Family Emotionally Regulated
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8:08Grab your Summer Snack List here Summer break is here—and so are the constant snack requests, mood swings, and energy crashes. In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd—former mental health counselor and stay-at-home mom of four—shares why snack time isn't just about food... it’s about emotional regulation, energy, and setting you…
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18 | Embracing Divine Feminine Rhythms: A Full Moon Ritual for Moms
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11:26Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to always be "on"? In this soulful episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the sacred rhythm of the moon—one of God’s most beautiful reminders that we were made for cycles. Discover how women across cultures have embraced the moon as a symbol of feminine po…
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Finding Your Spiritual Gifts & Divine Assignment from God
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26:30Send us a text Your Gift Isn’t Random—It’s a Divine Assignment In this episode of This Feels Holy, I open up about my journey of discovering and finally accepting my spiritual gifts. For years, I chased businesses, roles, and goals that weren’t in alignment with what God had placed in me—and I paid the price in frustration, burnout, and confusion. …
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17 | Are You a Burned Out & Depleted Mom ? Reframe Your Purpose to Find More Joy
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12:03Welcome back to Intentional Motherhood with your host Kelsey Redd—Former Mental Health Counselor, and Mom of four (including twins!), peaceful parenting coach, and your guide to living a soulful life while raising emotionally healthy kids. In this heart-to-heart episode, we’re tackling a topic that hits home for every mom: the pressure to sacrifice…
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16 | How to Create a Simple Bedtime Routine to Connect with God (That You'll Love Too)
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12:47Welcome to Intentional Motherhood, where Christian moms learn practical peaceful parenting tools to build deeper connection while staying rooted in their God-given purpose. I’m your host, Kelsey Redd, and today we’re diving into one of the most chaotic—and most sacred—parts of parenting: bedtime. If bedtime at your house feels like total mayhem—mel…
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My First Ever Bible Study Went Horribly Wrong - I Shared My Secret Sin
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36:21Send us a text This wasn’t just a Bible study gone wrong—it was a divine setup. In this vulnerable episode, I open up about one of the most embarrassing and shame-filled moments of my life: the first Bible study I ever led. I overshared. I spiraled. Women left the Zoom call. I felt unqualified, dirty, and disqualified from leadership. But what God …
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The Truth About Submission, Service, and Spiritual Leadership in A Christian Marriage
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1:04:52Send us a text What does it really mean to *outserve* your partner? In this deeply personal and honest episode, my husband Dylan and I talk about what it means to have a **servant heart** in a God-centered relationship—especially when life gets messy. From financial pressure to emotional needs, we share how service, leadership, and submission have …
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15 | Help! I Have Free Time & I Don't Know What to Do! How to Use Your Downtime as a Mom Without Losing Yourself
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16:21Welcome back to Intentional Motherhood with your host, Kelsey Redd—Christian mom of four, mindfulness mentor, and family connection coach. In today’s empowering episode, we’re diving into something every overwhelmed mama asks: “What should I do with my rare, sacred moments of free time?” If you’ve ever felt like your identity is buried beneath dish…
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My Husband is My Servant - & Why You Need to Serve Too
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33:23Send us a text What does it really mean to have a servant heart? In today’s episode of This Feels Holy, I open up about something deeply personal: watching my husband quietly, consistently outserve me—and what that revealed about the power of a servant mindset. From cooking meals when I was emotionally low to giving massages after long workdays, hi…
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When The Enemy Attacks Your Mind - What to do on Hard Days
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23:05Send us a text Yesterday, I broke down. The enemy came for my mind with lies—“You’re not worthy. You’re not called. None of this matters.” In today’s episode of This Feels Holy, I open up about what that spiral looked like for me—and how I got out of it. This episode is for anyone who’s felt overwhelmed, under spiritual attack, or like you’re losin…
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14 | Busy & Stressed Out Mom? Teach Your Kids This Skill!
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10:47In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom, walks you through step-by-step strategies to teach your kids how to play independently — even if they currently can’t entertain themselves for more than 30 seconds. Independe…
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13 | 1 Parenting Tip to Help Overwhelmed Moms Reclaim Some Time for Yourself
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10:20In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd shares why independent play is one of the most powerful tools for your child’s emotional regulation, social development, and confidence — and a lifeline for moms to find peace, rest, and balance in daily motherhood. Learn ho…
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12 | Avoid Toddler Tantrums & Power Struggles by Understanding Decision Fatigue in Kids
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6:02In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd shares a relatable story about color-coded plates, toddler meltdowns, and the surprising parenting lesson behind it all: decision fatigue in young children. Discover how gi…
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Whose voice are you hearing? Yours, God's, or the devil's?
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34:15Send us a text Can you really tell the difference between God’s voice, your own thoughts, and the enemy’s deception? In today’s episode of This Feels Holy, we go deep. Danna unpacks a recent spiritual battle and breaks down how to discern the voice of God vs. the voice of self vs. the voice of the enemy. Backed by scripture and personal experience,…
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Send us a text Welcome back to This Feels Holy! We’re in a 5-week series called*How to Hear God’s Voice, and today we’re diving deep into something that changes everything—Learning Heaven’s Language. Have you ever felt like God was silent? Or wondered why you couldn’t hear Him clearly? This episode breaks down the most common (and uncommon) ways Go…
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11 | The Powerful Role of Fathers: How Divine Masculine Energy Supports Moms and Raises Emotionally Strong Kids
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10:54In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, host Kelsey Redd dives deep into the essential role of fathers in raising emotionally healthy, well-adjusted children. Discover how the divine masculine energy — characterized by protection, provision, leadership, and emotional safety —…
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Send us a text Sometimes the very blessing God gives us becomes the idol that blocks us from Him. In this vulnerable episode of This Feels Holy, I share how God convicted me to let go of TikTok Shop—even when it didn’t make financial sense. I explore the slippery slope from blessing to idol, the pull of self-resource over divine provision, and the …
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10 | Get Your Kid to Listen! Parenting Scripts for Cooperation
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8:45In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom, shares a funny, eye-opening parenting story about the gender differences between her boy-girl twins — and what it taught h…
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If you're not reading the Bible, do you REALLY know God?
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17:54Send us a text This might be the most important episode of the entire series. If you're not reading the Bible, you might be following your feelings more than God's voice—and you won’t even know it. In today’s episode of How to Recognize God's Voice, I’m getting real about how I used to think I knew God just by praying and feeling connected… but I h…
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Send us a text This is the first episode in my 5-week challenge: How to Recognize God’s Voice. If you’ve ever felt hurt by religion, confused about God’s character, or unsure if you’re hearing from Him—you’re not alone. I’ve been there. After walking away from God (twice), I now know what it really means to hear His voice and build an actual relati…
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9 | 4 Simple Rituals to Build Connection & Communication with Your Kids
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13:39Unlock the secret to a thriving family culture with this heartfelt episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! (Now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) Join host Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom, as she shares four sacred rituals to transform your parenting from reactive to in…
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Burnout is The devil's Plan - with Nafsika owner of Praise Pedal, A Christian Cycling Class
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1:21:41Send us a text We live in a culture that glorifies hustle — but what if your hustle is actually the thing keeping you from hearing God? In this honest conversation, we unpack how the enemy uses burnout and noise to keep us distracted, how obedience isn’t just about rules but about refining our character, and why silence, surrender, and even singlen…
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8 | 3 Reasons You Need Kid-Free Hobbies: Preserving Self-Identity as a Mom
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6:25Welcome to Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose (formerly known as Motherhood: The Best Job in the World!) I hear so many moms that say they don’t do anything for themselves. Or tell me they can’t even remember what they used to enjoy. This is a problem! If this is you, DM me and let’s get on…
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7 | Who is Defining Your Family Culture? Tips to Identify and Implement Your Family Values
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16:07What are your family values? What is most important to your family? How would you describe your family culture? If you can't answer those questions, this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) is for you. A family culture that you'…
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She Gave Her Life to Christ and Now She is with Him in Heaven - Honoring Hannah & Lessons in Grief
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41:45Send us a text In this raw and deeply personal episode, I honor the life and legacy of my friend Hannah Moody — a woman of courage, sanctification, and radical obedience to God. Hannah’s story, from stripping to surrender, is a testimony of God's redemptive love and grace. This episode is part tribute, part reflection on grief, and a powerful remin…
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Has God Forgotten About Me?...A Week Before the Move to Miami
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31:49Send us a text This week’s episode is raw, vulnerable, and deeply human. One week before our big move to Miami—and I’m feeling the pressure. The doubt. The fear. The comparison. But in the middle of it all, I know God is still here. If you’ve ever struggled to trust Him when nothing makes sense, this one is for you. 💬 Share your story in the commen…
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6 | Two Lessons My Baby Taught Me about Being a Present Mom
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6:51In today's relatable mom episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World!, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey shares how she learned to be a more present and attuned mother from her baby. This episode discussed attachment theory in children 0-3 years old, and why paren…
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5 | How to Parent Intentionally, Rather than Reactively
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11:57Discover the power of intentional parenting in this engaging episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose). Join Kelsey as she explores the key differences between reactive and intentional parenting, offering practical tips to create a n…
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4 | How to Teach Your Kids to Show Gratitude
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7:16Moms do so much for their kids, yet we often feel so unappreciated. In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey shares a relatable story about how her homemade sourdough bread was received; and gives two practical tips fo…
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This Couple Turned a 4 Million Dollar Gym...INTO A CHURCH!
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1:06:39Send us a text Doug and Thea are the founders of The Hive in Scottsdale, a $4 million faith-filled gym built not just for physical transformation, but for spiritual revival and radical community. In this episode of This Feels Holy, they share how God used their marriage, business, and personal healing journey to disciple others through fitness and …
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