We’re going deep (on a spicy topic) in today’s episode of Joy at Home.    You guessed it… we’re talking about sex. And about how to talk to your husband ABOUT sex (and other tough topics).   After your relationship with the Lord, your marriage should be the next thing on your priority list. Yet, how often do you find yourself going through the motions day after day, doing (or not doing) things out of obligation?    As wives, we’re really missing out… on the connection that hard conversations bring, on the gift that marriage is, on the beauty of building trust and intim ..read more

Jen Weaver is no stranger to having hard conversations with God. After the loss of a baby, and undiagnosed fertility struggles, Jen found herself deep in grief and going “God-adjacent,” instead of running to Him with her heart and problems. It wasn’t until she pivoted and chose to bring her heartbreak before the Lord in conversation, that she began to find healing.   You know, sometimes we just don’t want to talk to God, we’d rather run and hide instead, and sometimes we don’t want to hear what God has to say… Yet, He faithfully stands ready to hold us and to hear our prayers. Because tha ..read more

If you’re anything like me, then you know that there’s nothing worse than being faced with a situation and not knowing what choice to make.    I’m talking about the tough decisions, like “I’m supposed to be in two places at once. Which one do I choose?” Or “there’s a hard situation at my workplace. My husband gave me this piece of advice, my best friend gave me that piece of advice. How should I actually handle the challenging circumstance?” (In other words, not things like “do I order the guac or the queso?” That one’s easy!)   I’m talking about the hard stuff. The uncomfortabl ..read more

The term “anxiety” seems to get thrown around like a hot potato these days. Like it or not, it’s coming your way at some point. Catch!?    Worry, stress, overwhelm… whatever you call it, anxiety can be a tough thing to manage.    Take heart… today on the podcast, I’m sharing two ways that you can reduce your anxiety.   Join me to hear about the P3 method and the Re-Frame/Pre-Frame strategy. These two concepts will equip you to reduce, or even eliminate your anxiety once and for all.   —————   Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/183   &n ..read more

The weather was a nightmare. My kids were sick. The pipes were frozen. I found myself standing over the stove, boiling snow down into water just so we could make the toilets flush and I was… Angry.  (Have you found yourself in a moment so frustrating and overwhelming that you actually experience anger?) Where was the joy in this moment?  I couldn’t find it. I didn’t want to find it.  And then…. God spoke a message to my heart that I desperately needed to hear. He told me how to find the joy when I didn’t “feel” joyful. Today, I’m sharing the message with you…  I pray today ..read more

Olivia Kay knows what it means to speak boldly for Jesus, even when it’s hard.     As a child, her family didn’t spend much time in church, but she did experience God by attending church with friends. As she grew in wisdom and her faith, Olivia began to heed the whispers and calling that God placed on her heart.    From witnessing to her family, to writing a book about how to make Jesus your habit, to speaking to the nations, Olivia Kay waits for her next assignment from the Lord and then she walks it out with boldness and courage.    Join Olivia Kay and me o ..read more

“Divorce is the death of a dream.”   I got chills the moment those words came out of Mikki Gardner’s mouth.    Mikki is a Certified Life and Conscious Parenting Coach who’s walked the path of divorce herself and she knows every twist and turn well. Her wisdom comes from personal experience, and she’s joining me on the podcast today to talk about it.    Sharing practical advice to help divorced moms flip the script from people pleasing and peace-keeping to protecting their own well-being, and that of their children, Mikki knows how to cultivate calm in the chaos and she ..read more

Are your kids dealing with big emotions? (Or maybe YOU are the one wrestling with big emotions.) You’re not alone, mama friend. We all have plates that are full and things that we’re struggling with.    Marley Hayman is in the same boat. She’s a wife and mama, as well as a private practice Christian Counselor. Marley loves helping kids and parents work through their big feelings… things like anxiety and anger.    Today on the podcast, she’s offering up some great advice about how you can take care of yourself, so that you’re able to take care of your kids and serve them in ..read more

Dalia Monterroso is a chicken keeper. (Yes, I’m talking about real chickens.)    She’s also the President and creator of a magical place called Chickenlandia. (You can’t make this up!) Having found herself living an unexpected dream, Dalia finds joy in the everyday tasks of both motherhood and chicken keeping. She also spends time educating the world about how to raise healthy birds successfully.    Join Dalia and me inside of today’s podcast episode where we’re discussing the benefits of chicken keeping, the best types of chickens to raise and how to start your own journey ..read more

Tis’ the season! We’re getting closer and closer to Christmas… a time for baking cookies and family gatherings and twinkling lights and…. Possibly a time where you feel like you’re endlessly rushing around and racing against the clock. (Am I right?)   As believers, I believe that we genuinely WANT to focus our hearts and minds and homes on Christ, especially in this season. But if we’re being honest, it can be really easy to fall into the traps of commercialization and “obligatory busy-ness” as December draws near.    So, let’s take a slow down, shall we? Make yourself a cozy cu ..read more