Conversations With My Sisters

Kristin Alldredge Shaeffer

These casual exchanges on meaningful topics between Kristin Alldredge Shaeffer and her seven amazing sisters encourage mothers on their journey with Jesus Christ. Being a parent while working on a marriage, may be the hardest thing a woman can do, but it is also the most rewarding. This is why God asks us to do it, for our happiness and His Glory. Kristin is the oldest of eleven children, all of whom are raising families with Christ. Join her and her sisters as they share fun insights from their growing up years and differing parental applications in their own happy, growing families.

Episodes

  1. 12 | Consistency in Parenting in a Busy LDS Home: Traditions, Structure & Faith

    12/02/2025

    12 | Consistency in Parenting in a Busy LDS Home: Traditions, Structure & Faith

    In this helpful episode of Conversations With My Sisters, Kristin sits down with her sister Lori, the sixth girl in their family of eleven children. Together they reflect on what it was like growing up in a big, bustling home—and the powerful gospel principles their parents lived that shaped each child’s confidence, identity, and testimony. Lori and Kristin talk about the importance of consistency in parenting, and how predictable structure builds trust, safety, and emotional stability in children. They share meaningful family traditions, the role of music and discipline, and how their parents used both structure and love to create unity in a large household. The conversation also explores: Sacrifice in parenting and how it mirrors God's love Creating responsibility and healthy expectations Forgiving yourself Maintaining personal identity as a mom Keeping faith at the center of daily parenting This uplifting episode will resonate deeply with LDS mothers seeking to build homes with more peace, consistency, and Christ-centered purpose. Lori A. Williams is an LDS music composer. You can find her free sheet music for vocal solo, groups, and piano here: http://sacredsheetmusic.org/Lori_A._Williams Lori also has a music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFSq9VBLkC0&list=RDZFSq9VBLkC0&start_radio=1 Kristin's parenting website: CLICK HERE "Life of a Real Mom" for recipes, practical advice and FREE CLASSES. Key word phrases: LDS parenting podcast, Consistent parenting in LDS homes, Gospel-centered parenting tips, Raising a big family LDS, LDS family traditions, How to build trust with children, Teaching responsibility to kids LDS, Parenting with faith and structure

    17 min
  2. 10/13/2025

    11 | Raising Hard-Working Kids: Lessons from Dad, Teen Jobs & AnnaJo’s Online Preschool

    In this inspiring episode of Conversations With My Sisters,Kristin and her sister AnnaJo reflect on how their father instilled a spirit of entrepreneurship, hard work, andconfidence in his eleven children. They share the Flip-FlopChallenge, a story that perfectly captures their dad’sempowering attitude. AnnaJo discusses how she’s carried those same gospel-centered values into her own home—teaching her children the importance of work, accountability, and self-reliance. She and Kristin share job ideas for young teenagers, practical ways to help kids develop initiative, and lessons on how true happiness comes from taking responsibility for oneself. Plus, AnnaJo shares about her amazing online preschool,where she helps young learners grow in reading confidence, and joy. She’s currently accepting new students, makingthis a wonderful opportunity for families looking for faith-filled early education. This heartfelt conversation reminds LDS moms thatlasting joy and success come through faith, effort, and teaching our children to work with love and purpose. Learn more about AnnaJo's science based reading program for K-1st graders. It is a great program to supplement your current preschool and kindergarten or for homeschooling parent looking for a reading curriculum that works! Kristin's Blog is HERE. Click here for recipes and more. Keyword phrases: LDS motherhood podcast, Teaching kids to work LDS, Raising self-reliant children, Gospel-centered parenting, Family values and work ethic, Entrepreneurship lessons for kids, Faith-based preschool online, Online preschool for LDS families

    18 min
  3. 6 | Living Eternity Now: Family History, Parenting, Forgiveness & Faith

    08/04/2025

    6 | Living Eternity Now: Family History, Parenting, Forgiveness & Faith

    In Episode 6, Delene teaches that eternity is now—and that family history provides a powerful bridge between earth life and eternal life. She shares how she taught her children to see the big picture, embrace humor in parenting challenges, and find joy in spiritual growth. Kristin reflects on what it means to let God own our salvation and how stewardship transforms our perspective on forgiveness. She also shares tender lessons from her mother, Lorraine, who found peace and faith while facing death during her battle with cancer. This conversation blends faith, family, parenting, and healing, offering inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual journey and see everyday life through an eternal lens. Learn MORE on Kristin's website Becoming, HERE. Keywords: Eternity and daily life, family history and faith,parenting with humor, family history, teaching children faith Resources: Condie, Ganel‑Lyn. The Stewardship Principle: Reframing Your Life. Covenant Communications, May 1, 2022. ISBN 978‑1524421953. https://www.amazon.com/Stewardship-Principle-Reframing-Your-Life/dp/1524421952 Nelson, Russell M. Let God Prevail. October 2020 General Conference. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson Nelson, Russell M. Think Celestial!. October 2023 General Conference. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference/2023/10/11nelson Runia, Tamara W. Seeing God’s Family Through the Overview Lens. October 2023 General Conference. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference/2023/10/34runia Uchtdorf, Dieter F. A Summer with Great‑Aunt Rose. General Women’s Session, October 2015 General Conference. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference/2015/10/a-summer-with-great‑aunt‑rose

    15 min

Ratings & Reviews

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These casual exchanges on meaningful topics between Kristin Alldredge Shaeffer and her seven amazing sisters encourage mothers on their journey with Jesus Christ. Being a parent while working on a marriage, may be the hardest thing a woman can do, but it is also the most rewarding. This is why God asks us to do it, for our happiness and His Glory. Kristin is the oldest of eleven children, all of whom are raising families with Christ. Join her and her sisters as they share fun insights from their growing up years and differing parental applications in their own happy, growing families.