Delighted Motherhood

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Parenting #211

The Delighted Motherhood Podcast is devoted to applying biblical principles to everyday motherhood as we delight ourselves in the Lord and in the calling that He has given to us.


Kira is a homeschool mom to four young boys, wife to James, a Bible teacher at her church, writer, podcaster and seminary student. But more than anything else, she’s a Christian who is loved by her Savior. And that changes everything.

Recent Episodes
  • Heart of Gratitude Propelled to Serve | Balikian & Hughes
    Nov 22, 2024 – 23:53
  • Ancient Feasting and a Heart of Gratitude | Balikian & Hughes
    Nov 21, 2024 – 54:58
  • An unequal load? Battling resentment in marriage | Moriah Lovett
    Nov 14, 2024 – 44:35
  • #Babiesdontkeep: Parenting in Light of Eternity | Chelsea Boes
    Nov 7, 2024 – 30:04
  • Aging Gracefully: A Biblical Perspective | GlowBodyPT
    Oct 22, 2024 – 44:04
  • Sourdough Basics and the Feast of Unleavened Bread
    Oct 7, 2024 – 30:55
  • Harvest, Tragedy and Redemption | Behind Our Farm
    Oct 1, 2024 – 01:00:35
  • Feeling stressed? You’re not alone
    Sep 16, 2024 – 27:50
  • Mom friends in an epidemic of loneliness | Proverbs and Practicalities
    Sep 3, 2024 – 36:28
  • Does my effort make a difference? Parenting and God's Sovereignty | Jason Seville
    Aug 21, 2024 – 53:20
  • Should Christians be Patriotic? Political Engagement in an Angry Age | James Nelson
    Aug 13, 2024 – 39:06
  • Mom Guilt: Discerning between Conviction and Shame | Melissa Falcone
    Aug 1, 2024 – 49:14
  • Strategic Fall Planning: People, Priorities and Practicalities | Treehouse Schoolhouse
    Jul 17, 2024 – 42:05
  • Disrupted Routines and Bite Sized “Quiet Times”
    Jun 6, 2024 – 35:48
  • The How of Beautiful Homemaking | A Daily Something Part 2
    May 15, 2024 – 59:29
  • The Heart of Beautiful Homemaking | A Daily Something
    May 3, 2024 – 46:27
  • Seedlings, Seasons, and Sovereignty: Gardening Part 2 with Chelsea Svendsen
    Apr 25, 2024 – 31:44
  • Gardening: Soil prep, easy seeds, and planting the good: Part 1 with Chelsea Svendsen
    Apr 22, 2024 – 30:56
  • Frequently Asked Questions --Discipline Part 3 with Kim Seville
    Apr 15, 2024 – 20:40
  • Public Meltdowns: How and When of Discipline Part 2 with Kim Seville
    Apr 9, 2024 – 48:55
  • "You sweet little bundle of iniquity:" Discipline with Kim Seville Part 1
    Apr 4, 2024 – 39:05
  • Holy Week 2024: History, traditions and activities
    Mar 24, 2024 – 29:15
  • Think Smaller: Supporting Adoptive Families – Christine Gordon
    Mar 19, 2024 – 59:37
  • March Anticipation –Awaiting Spring, Easter and Babies - With Kelly Havens
    Mar 5, 2024 – 45:53
  • Practicing Love: An Atmosphere of Affection
    Feb 14, 2024 – 31:46
  • Valentine's Bonus: History and Activities!
    Feb 6, 2024 – 11:02
  • Christian Mom, Make Church Nonnegotiable
    Jan 31, 2024 – 39:04
  • Prenatal Fitness and Biblical Body Image: GlowBodyPT
    Jan 17, 2024 – 42:43
  • Daily Priorities for a New Year: God Honoring Principles and Tools
    Jan 3, 2024 – 35:21
  • When hard is good: the unexpected gift of discomfort with Abbie Halberstadt
    Dec 15, 2023 – 34:12
  • Advent at our house! The what, how and why of our nightly celebrations
    Nov 28, 2023 – 31:27
  • Stories that shape us – Gospel-centered Christmas books and traditions with Leah Nicklaus
    Nov 14, 2023 – 46:01
  • Fostering a heart of generosity: serving alongside your kids with Joanna Beasley
    Nov 1, 2023 – 43:24
  • Winsome Words: Speaking Grace to Your Spouse: Sarah Molitor
    Oct 16, 2023 – 46:53
  • October gave a party - 7 ideas for making every day meals meaningful
    Oct 2, 2023 – 32:53
  • Leadership in Motherhood --Submission, Dependence, and Service
    Sep 26, 2023 – 35:09
  • Stepping Into Fall: Gospel Truth in Apple Pie and Azure Skies -With Kelly Havens
    Sep 7, 2023 – 39:28
  • PMS Problems: A Biblical Consideration of Hormonal Struggles
    Aug 22, 2023 – 47:39
  • Giving When You Are Spent: Serving Outside the Home as Moms --With Joanna Beasely
    Aug 8, 2023 – 39:25
  • Daily Family Worship: The Power of Praying, Reading, and Singing Together
    Jul 25, 2023 – 47:13
  • Wrestling with infertility together: Supporting those who struggle even if you don't
    Jul 11, 2023 – 41:36
  • Rooted in Wonder: Exploring Creation and Marveling at the Creator -- With Eryn Lynum
    Jun 27, 2023 – 42:09
  • Discovering Neighborhood Friends: Creating Community You Can Walk To
    Jun 13, 2023 – 39:26
  • Here comes the Sun! Priorities, Rhythms, and Rest with Treehouse Schoolhouse
    Jun 1, 2023 – 38:40
  • Resisting Anxiety in Motherhood with Kim Seville
    May 30, 2023 – 44:58
  • Bring the Kids! 27 Countries and Counting --Air Travel with Caroline Craddock
    May 16, 2023 – 45:51
  • Cultivating the ground and tending little hearts --Gardening with Yetta Reid
    May 2, 2023 – 35:26
  • When friendships hurt --Gospel Applications from Philippi
    Apr 18, 2023 – 30:14
  • Holy Week 2023: Celebrating the Resurrection with your Family
    Apr 4, 2023 – 28:09
  • Seasons of Limitedness and Postpartum Fitness with GlowBody PT
    Mar 27, 2023 – 32:29
Recent Reviews
  • 鸽如思
    Beautiful Podcast
    I love this podcast as an encouragement in creative ways to enjoy God and Love the families He has given us. I would love an episode on being a courageous and compassionate woman when enduring abuse of all kinds in marriage. While listening to the Aging Gracefully episode, I couldn’t help but think of all who have had husbands who make it clear their appearance will never satisfy in the way that sin does. Shaming for weight, moles, etc while the wife may be quite healthy and athletic for a real person. I praise the Lord that He can rebuilding womanhood defined by God’s desire, as His daughters, since some of women truly should not be motivated to please the men in their lives. May we enjoy blooming as flowers for our Gardener, inside and out 🌷! Thank you for what you do, and I hope to see an episode if possible!
  • sk_rea
    Encouraging and helpful
    Delighted Motherhood is so worth the listen! From practical ideas and advice to helpful encouragements to view motherhood in a more godly way, this podcast is a light in an age of influences to see motherhood as solely a burden to bear or to avoid. Highly recommend!
  • Moriah J.
    Truth-filled & encouraging!
    I’m not a mom yet, but I so enjoy learning from Kira as she navigates the season of motherhood! She seeks to think through things biblically, and she genuinely wants others to learn alongside her so that they may delight in the gift of motherhood and honor God through it all. I’m grateful to glean wisdom from her as she shares truth graciously and joyfully!
  • ashlynkr
    A wonderful encouragement and resource!
    Kira’s delight in motherhood is contagious and has been such an encouragement to me in my motherhood journey. I appreciate the wisdom she and her guests bring to so many topics on parenthood and life as a Christian. I always look forward to the release of new episodes!
  • SarahJRuss
    I love this podcast!!!
    Delighted Motherhood is a fun and beautifully crafted podcast, a must listen to for all moms! Kira offers solid advice and encourages momma’s out there to focus their hearts on the Lord, delighting in Him, as we journey in our calling as mothers to love our children affectionately. When you listen to her, you feel like you’re sitting right beside her at a table, sharing a cup of tea. Give it a listen, your heart will be thankful.
  • SETerrell
    So helpful!
    Kira’s podcast helps me to see motherhood in a more peaceful and beautiful way. She has very insightful advice herself and also brings in wonderful guests who share so much knowledge. I really enjoy listening, and I always finish an episode learning something helpful!
  • laurahughes
    So encouraging!
    So encouraged by this podcast! Kira is thoughtful about each of her topics and brings in such sound and biblically faithful voices that address the heart of each topic she covers. I never feel I’ve been given a check list of things to do or not do, but more feel like I’ve had a conversation alongside a friend who desires to spur me on to honor and glorify God throughout this motherhood journey and not grow weary.
  • rebekah a johnson
    Enjoyable, Inspiring, and Truth-Filled
    My time has not been not wasted listening to this podcast! Kira is an absolute delight—both on the podcast and in person (I had the recent chance to meet her)! The episodes are saturated in God’s word and how it applies to every aspect of life. Very enjoyable listen.
  • JoBeasley
    Needed
    So thankful for this podcast! It’s so easy to feel lonely and lost during motherhood, especially with littles. I’m thankful that this podcast explores real issues with a godly lens that makes me feel empowered and encouraged. Thankful for Kira and her work.
  • GaelicStormfan
    Thoughtful and encouraging
    Kira’s wise and thoughtful explorations of biblical motherhood offer practical advice and heartfelt encouragement to all those who love and care for children.
  • Dremilynelson
    Encouraging!
    Such a blessing to have biblical encouragement from Kira and others to delight in the Lord! These podcasts have blessed me and other friends who are grandmothers as well! Praying for much fruit as we continue our journey delighting in motherhood and grandmothering.
  • emsrett
    Creative!
    Kira has a wonderful gift of creatively inspiring her boys to discover the beauty of Gods creation, the uniqueness of how God made them and God’s love for them. She gives a fun perspective on how truly delightful it can be to be a mother. No matter how easy or hard mothering can be, she gives such helpful insight in how to enjoy a sometimes exhausting season!!
  • Jb1117
    Truly Inspiring!
    Kira’s passion and insight will flood your daily rhythms with new life and intentionality. Delighted motherhood is truly a “delight!”
  • I love Mt Si
    Encouraging Podcast
    This podcast is so relevant and very encouraging. I listen to every episode.
  • parkalongtheway
    Delightful and encouraging!
    As a mom of 3 I particularly love to listen to podcasts of encouragement while doing my daily tasks! Kira’s podcast has become one of my regulars! I love the vast array of topics, the awareness of everyday life with children and the way it points my eyes delightfully towards Jesus!
  • delightedlistener23
    Lovely, delightful listen
    I highly recommend this podcast to anyone but most especially if you’re a mom hungry to hear encouraging thoughts, stories and ideas about how to love our kids well. Rooted in deep biblical truths — this podcast has been an absolute delight! This is a must listen in a world that often forgets to celebrate the many simple, joyful and daily delights of motherhood. It covers a variety of topics from the practical (witching hour or dinner time prep) to the soul food we all need (how to handle conflict biblically). A must listen to all mamas in the trenches!
  • cmtb
    Great for anyone- not just moms!
    I have absolutely loved this podcast. Even though I don’t have children yet, I can completely relate to these episodes. I related most to the episode discussing whether anxiety is a sin. In addition, as a friend to many mothers with children, I can see how I can better assist them in showing the love of Christ to their little ones. Overall, this podcast has made me see the joy in being able to spend time with the children in my life. Plus, it’s reminded me of the simplistic joys I used to enjoy as a child. Being able to enjoy the Lord’s creation from exploring a creek to being creative are still important as adults!
  • crispystreet
    Super encouraging podcast!
    Delighted Motherhood has been so encouraging and inspirational! I have appreciated how each episode is grounded in biblical truth and is full of practical ideas, many of which I have already implemented. Looking forward to hearing more!
  • alligator boat
    thoughtful and encouraging
    With a wealth of creative ideas and interesting guests, Kira always gives me something to think about. I look forward to seeing what’s in store week to week.
  • MarketingMollie
    Energizing & Uplifting Motherhood Podcast
    Mothers have a beautiful calling. While there is lots of work to do, there can equally be lots of joy in this role. Kira does a great job celebrating the wonderful work God has called mothers to do. She invites very knowledgeable guests that share practical tips for raising littles. She unpack ways to make motherhood more enjoyable and point us to Christ as our source of hope! Listen for a dose of encouragement, scriptural guidance and fun!
  • Hannahcostas
    Favorite podcast on motherhood
    As a new mom Kira’s podcast has been incredibly encouraging to me. She and her guests have given me so many ideas for routines that I’d like to establish as my little girl gets older. Every practical piece of advice and encouragement is gospel focused, reminding listeners that their ultimate joy is in the Lord. Through joy in the Lord comes a delighted mom!
  • Chelsea Sven
    Love
    Kira hosts honest conversations about the everyday aspects of mothering in light of the eternal significance and joy of our work as moms! The episodes are always encouraging to listen to and I appreciate the urge to delight in- rather than feel burdened by- our calling as moms.
  • carriekays
    Love love love
    Love Kira and the encouragement she has to offer for mommas!
  • Taryn_Nika
    *****
    Lovely podcast with wonderful parenting ideas.
  • jwmt5
    Biblical and practical encouragement for motherhood
    Kira offers biblical encouragement and practical ideas for young moms to flourish in their calling!
  • CSH197645
    Uplifting and well-done
    I am enjoying this podcast. Kira is articulate and has a unique perspective and message that isn’t always prevalent in the modern dialogue about motherhood.
  • Jm17391&4"
    Super encouraging for parents!
    Episode after episode, Kira encourages moms—and all her listeners—to find their identity in the Lord and not their circumstances. Whether you struggle with parenting, or enjoy it more than you thought you would, or (more likely) a mix of both, this podcast will help you to find strength and motivation in the Lord and learn to delight in your children to the glory of God!
  • Sleepy McNapperson
    Encouraged & Spurred On
    The messages in these episodes are truth-filled and a real encouragement. Kira’s speaking to real-life moms with counter-cultural insight that’s lasting. I’ve walked away from each episode refreshed and reminded of God’s love for me and my need for him. Highly recommend!
  • sue2896
    Encouragement for all seasons
    I’m not a mother, but I love listening to how God offers joy in all life stages :)
  • Wahoowa2010
    Bible-based, practical and joy-giving!
    I love how Kira’s podcast is rooted in the Word and God’s promises, yet also encourages moms in a practical sense with real-life examples on ways to build more intentionality (and joy!) into our days. Listening is like getting a Bible teacher and a close friend in one package. I highly recommend subscribing if you’re like me and benefit from regular encouragement from a fellow mom of littles who “gets it” to delight in our circumstances.
  • JustinaSied
    Excellent!
    This show has me so pumped to be a mom and serve the Lord whole heartedly! Thank you Kira!
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