I've released three new podcast episodes over the past month (sort of a miracle for me lately), and I wanted to make sure you saw them! If you're anything like me, you make a mental note of new podcast episodes you really want to listen to "when you get a chance." Then, you listen to maybe one of ... Read More about Did you miss my THREE new podcast episodes this month? {Definitely don’t miss this GIVEAWAY!}
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
Helpful Resources, Ideas and Traditions for Passing on Faith to Our Kids (Part 2), with Jenny Ryan
This is the second part of a long, wonderful conversation I had with Jenny Ryan of Mothering Sunshine. (You can listen to the first episode here.) This episode is packed with tips, tricks, encouragement and resource ideas! Spiritual books, websites, audio CD resources, and family devotions ... Read More about Helpful Resources, Ideas and Traditions for Passing on Faith to Our Kids (Part 2), with Jenny Ryan
Challenges in Modern Motherhood and Passing on Faith to Our Kids (Part I), with Jenny Ryan
This episode is the first part of a wonderful conversation I had with Catholic blogger Jenny Ryan of Mothering Sunshine on modern motherhood and how to pass on faith to our kids. (You can listen to the second part of our conversation, which focuses more on specific resources, ideas, and ... Read More about Challenges in Modern Motherhood and Passing on Faith to Our Kids (Part I), with Jenny Ryan
{New!} Upcoming Episodes of The Right Heart
I've been doing an awful lot of podcast recording and not a lot of podcast publishing this spring. (But did you see the special episode with my husband, Michael, that I just published? I think you'll enjoy it!) My season of life is full to the brim with all of my babies and blessings, and it's ... Read More about {New!} Upcoming Episodes of The Right Heart
Meet My Husband {Michael Franco on Faith, Marriage, and the Story of Us}
This episode has been a long time in coming! Meet my husband, Michael, the main reason why I'm able to have a blogging and podcasting ministry at all. I think you'll enjoy this episode where I ask Michael to tell some of our story from his perspective, and we both share what marriage, faith, and ... Read More about Meet My Husband {Michael Franco on Faith, Marriage, and the Story of Us}
He will not give me a stone {Battling insecurity and fear}
Why is it that the good news, achievements, talents or even virtues of other people sometimes rub us the wrong way? Why are we so quick to fall into discouragement about where we are in our own lives when we hear or see success in someone else? I am not beyond this struggle. Honestly, there are a ... Read More about He will not give me a stone {Battling insecurity and fear}
15 Tips for Praying with Your Family
Michael and I have prayed with our children since our first and second were very little. We started out singing and praying over our babies as we put them to bed, and slowly moved to a more formal prayer time with the children. We felt silly for a while, having "family prayer" with children too ... Read More about 15 Tips for Praying with Your Family
New home pics, our St. Joseph’s Table, and receiving the abundance of God
I love my house. After two years of living with my parents, I'm so thankful to have a home of my own again. And I'm amazed at how much I love about this wonderful gift of a house He was preparing for us. Honestly, I struggled for a little while to let myself receive His abundance in this home. I ... Read More about New home pics, our St. Joseph’s Table, and receiving the abundance of God
When it comes to having babies…
When it comes to having babies (and especially with my growing baby bump these days), I find it interesting that people will ask me if "we're done," or "exactly how many are you going for?" Frankly, I always feel just a little bit of surprise at questions like that, not because they're so ... Read More about When it comes to having babies…