Discovering Home Podcast: Faith, Peace, and Purpose at Home for Christian Moms

Karla B. Monterrosa, Coach for Christian Moms Called Home
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Biblical encouragement and practical wisdom to help you walk in faith, clarity, and confidence at home.Whether you’re a working mom sensing God’s call to slow down or a stay-at-home mom needing fresh encouragement, Discovering Home will help you find clarity and confidence in your God-given calling. Welcome to Discovering Home — the podcast that helps you discern God’s voice and step confidently into a home-centered life filled with faith, peace, and purpose. Each week, Karla B. Monterrosa, author, speaker, and coach, shares biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and real-life stories to help you walk in faith, clarity, and confidence as you build a life that honors God at home. After leaving a 20-year career in public service to follow God’s call home, Karla now equips Christian working moms to discern God’s leading and embrace a slower, purpose-filled life centered on faith and family. Because home is holy work—and motherhood is a ministry worthy of your time, energy, and talents. New episodes every Wednesday. Learn more and access free resources at karlabmonterrosa.com. Subscribe now and start your journey home today.

  1. 3D AGO

    #13 Redefining Success as a Christian Mom: Christie Morales on Faith, Family, Budgeting & a Home-Centered Life

    In this episode of Discovering Home, I’m joined by Christie Morales. She is a holistic nurse and mom of two (with baby #3 on the way), for an honest conversation about identity in Christ, redefining success, and building a home-centered life in a culture that prizes hustle and productivity. Whether you’re a...  Christian working mom, a stay-at-home mom in need of renewed vision, or a young woman prayerfully preparing for a future family and a life shaped more by God’s design than cultural expectations,I know this conversation will bless you deeply. Christie shares how her identity as a child of God has reshaped everything—her marriage, her motherhood, her priorities, and the way she defines success in this season.  We talk about what it really takes to live with intention: living below your means, learning creative ways to generate income as a stay-at-home mom, and creating rhythms that protect your peace while prioritizing what you value most. You’ll also hear Christie’s practical wisdom on: Why she chose nursing on purpose—so her work could support her family, not compete with itHow to integrate your kids into your real life (calls, errands, Bible study, and all) without guiltThe beauty of a multi-generational community in the local church—for moms and kids“Winks from God” that confirm you’re on the right path—like seeing Scripture come alive in everyday life and watching your kids grow in biblical wisdomLetting go of the pressure to prove your worth through productivity, income, or titlesAnd if you’ve ever felt torn—between your career and your desire to be more present—Christie offers a powerful reminder: God’s sovereignty can feel scary… or it can feel like freedom. The question at the end of life won’t be “Did you do it perfectly?” but “Did you obey the Lord and trust Him in each season He gave you?” This episode is such a beautiful invitation to rethink success, embrace a slower rhythm, and trust God one faithful step at a time. And, if this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a friend.  Support the show And if you’re wondering whether God may be calling you into a new season, take my short quiz (linked below). You’ll receive my free guide: Start Your Journey Home—with reflection prompts and practical next steps. 🎧 QUIZ : Start Your Journey Home www.karlabmonterrosa.com/quiz Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498555/support Shop gifts for moms at my online store: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/store Interested in 1:1 Coaching, click here to learn more: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/work-with-me 💌 Stay Encouraged Join my email list for updates and encouragement directly to your inbox: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/subscribe Do you have a question or comment for me? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at: hello@karlabmonterrosa.com For speaking events, interview inquiries, or collaboration, email: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/speaking

    48 min

  2. FEB 25

    #12 Highly Sensitive Moms & Working Motherhood: Discerning God’s Call to a Slower, Home-Centered Life

    Highly Sensitive Working Moms: Burnout, Overstimulation, or God’s Invitation to a Slower Life? Do you feel overstimulated, overwhelmed, and emotionally spent—especially after the holidays? If you’re a Christian working mom who longs to slow down, come home, and live at the pace of grace, you may not be “too much”… you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). In this Season 2 premiere of Discovering Home, Karla B. Monterrosa introduces the concept of the highly sensitive mom and why working motherhood can feel uniquely exhausting when you have a sensitive nervous system. You’ll learn what it means to be an HSP (and what it isn’t), including the widely recognized DOES framework: Depth of Processing, Overstimulation, Emotional Responsiveness/Empathy, and Sensitivity to Subtleties. If you’ve ever wondered: “Why am I so sensitive?”“Why does full-time work drain me more than it seems to drain others?”“Is my desire for a slower, home-centered life burnout… or is God inviting me into a new season?”…this episode will help you name what’s happening without shame and begin discerning a life rhythm that aligns with how God uniquely made you. You’ll also walk away with gentle, practical strategies for nervous system regulation as a highly sensitive mom—without adding more pressure: Why rest is a biological need, not a luxuryThe role of play, renewal, and restorative hobbiesHow to protect your peace by reducing noise, artificial lighting, and constant digital inputSimple ways to build “recovery time” after overstimulating daysA faith-centered reminder: you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139), and Jesus invites you into real rest (Matthew 11:28–29)📍 Ready for clarity? Take my free discernment quiz: “Is God Calling You Into a New Season of Motherhood?” Visit: karlabmonterrosa.com/quiz (and you’ll receive my free guide Start Your Journey Home with encouragement and next steps). If this episode encouraged you, please rate the show and leave a review—and share it with a mom friend who needs permission to breathe. Support the show And if you’re wondering whether God may be calling you into a new season, take my short quiz (linked below). You’ll receive my free guide: Start Your Journey Home—with reflection prompts and practical next steps. 🎧 QUIZ : Start Your Journey Home www.karlabmonterrosa.com/quiz Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498555/support Shop gifts for moms at my online store: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/store Interested in 1:1 Coaching, click here to learn more: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/work-with-me 💌 Stay Encouraged Join my email list for updates and encouragement directly to your inbox: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/subscribe Do you have a question or comment for me? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at: hello@karlabmonterrosa.com For speaking events, interview inquiries, or collaboration, email: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/speaking

    40 min

  3. FEB 18

    #11 A Slower Rhythm, A Word for the Year & Starting Something Creative from Home

    Happy 2026 and welcome to Season 2 of the Discovering Home Podcast. In this season premiere, I’m sharing a personal reflection on what it looks like to choose a word for the year, anchor your life in Scripture, and embrace a slower rhythm as a Christian mom. After a full and fruitful 2025—launching this podcast, building my coaching practice, and balancing homeschooling and family life—I found myself exhausted. In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes journey of how Discovering Home began, what God taught me through seasons of building and striving, and why this year I’m choosing acceptance instead of pressure. We’ll talk about: Choosing a guiding Scripture for the year (Philippians 2:13)Trusting God to work in you and through youReleasing hustle and embracing a slower, home-centered lifeAligning your faith, motherhood, and purposeLetting go of perfection and resting in God’s timingIf you’re a Christian working mom discerning a transition home, a stay-at-home mom seeking renewed clarity, or simply longing to live at a gentler pace rooted in faith and family, this episode will encourage you. This season, we’re exploring what it means to steward your calling, honor how God designed you, and build a life that reflects peace instead of pressure. You don’t have to rush. You don’t have to prove anything. God is already at work in you. Be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss next week’s episode, where I’ll share a powerful discovery about sensitivity, overstimulation, and how God uniquely designs some moms for a slower, more intentional rhythm. Support the show And if you’re wondering whether God may be calling you into a new season, take my short quiz (linked below). You’ll receive my free guide: Start Your Journey Home—with reflection prompts and practical next steps. 🎧 QUIZ : Start Your Journey Home www.karlabmonterrosa.com/quiz Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498555/support Shop gifts for moms at my online store: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/store Interested in 1:1 Coaching, click here to learn more: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/work-with-me 💌 Stay Encouraged Join my email list for updates and encouragement directly to your inbox: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/subscribe Do you have a question or comment for me? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at: hello@karlabmonterrosa.com For speaking events, interview inquiries, or collaboration, email: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/speaking

    15 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    #10 Season Finale - Choosing Peace Over Pressure: A Simpler Christmas for Christian Moms

    How Christian moms can slow down, simplify, and savor what truly matters this Christmas. Thriving This Holiday Season: Calling, Purpose, Work, and a Peaceful December In this final episode of Season 1, we’re wrapping up the year with a conversation that feels like a deep breath. I’m diving into three themes that have shaped this entire season and will continue to shape this community as we head into a new year: 1. A Heartfelt Recap of Season 1 We’ll look back at the journey we’ve taken together—from the early stories of calling and transition, to healing, motherhood, identity, and intentional living. I’ll share the biggest lessons God has highlighted through this first season of the Discovering Home podcast. 2. Calling, Purpose, and Work We’ll talk honestly about what calling actually is (and what it isn’t), and how so many of the roles God entrusts to us—marriage, motherhood, caring for family—are not “achievements,” but assignments from Him. I’ll share the mindset shifts I had to make after leaving a busy career, why humble work matters, and how to view your job and your home through the lens of obedience and purpose. 3. Thriving This Holiday Season as a Mom Whether you’re excited for the holidays or feeling the pressure rising, this section is your invitation to choose peace over performative perfection. We’ll talk about materialism, traditions that matter, simple hospitality, debt-free gifting, Mary vs. Martha, and how to focus on connection over consumption—all while keeping Jesus at the center. As we close out the year, this episode will help you breathe, release pressure, and step into the holidays (and the new year ahead) with clarity, confidence, and Christ-centered peace. If this season has blessed you, make sure to subscribe to the email list so you don’t miss updates while the show is on break.  Support the show And if you’re wondering whether God may be calling you into a new season, take my short quiz (linked below). You’ll receive my free guide: Start Your Journey Home—with reflection prompts and practical next steps. 🎧 QUIZ : Start Your Journey Home www.karlabmonterrosa.com/quiz Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498555/support Shop gifts for moms at my online store: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/store Interested in 1:1 Coaching, click here to learn more: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/work-with-me 💌 Stay Encouraged Join my email list for updates and encouragement directly to your inbox: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/subscribe Do you have a question or comment for me? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at: hello@karlabmonterrosa.com For speaking events, interview inquiries, or collaboration, email: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/speaking

    36 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    #09 From Overwhelmed to Intentional: Goal Setting for Moms Who Want Change

    Discover a grace-filled way to set goals that honor your season, your family, and God’s purpose for your life. Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything but not moving in the direction you want to go? In this episode, I share how intentional goal setting changed my life—from exhausted and overwhelmed in a busy career in public service to living a slower, more peaceful, and faith-centered life at home. I’ll also share a few updates about what’s ahead for Discovering Home and what you can expect during the upcoming holiday break and next season of the show. You’ll learn how to set goals that fit your current season, reflect on what truly matters, and take practical steps forward with grace—not guilt. Whether you’re a working mom dreaming of more time at home or simply craving clarity for the year ahead, this conversation will help you shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling intentional and trusting God with your next chapter. To learn more about the resource I shared in the episode, visit www.writingoffsocial.com Support the show And if you’re wondering whether God may be calling you into a new season, take my short quiz (linked below). You’ll receive my free guide: Start Your Journey Home—with reflection prompts and practical next steps. 🎧 QUIZ : Start Your Journey Home www.karlabmonterrosa.com/quiz Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498555/support Shop gifts for moms at my online store: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/store Interested in 1:1 Coaching, click here to learn more: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/work-with-me 💌 Stay Encouraged Join my email list for updates and encouragement directly to your inbox: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/subscribe Do you have a question or comment for me? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at: hello@karlabmonterrosa.com For speaking events, interview inquiries, or collaboration, email: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/speaking

    27 min

  6. 11/05/2025

    #08 Walking with the Holy Spirit: Finding Peace and Direction in Motherhood

    Discover how the Holy Spirit leads, comforts, and strengthens you as a mom called to create a Christ-centered home. In this episode of Discovering Home, Karla B. Monterrosa—author, speaker, and Christian coach for moms—shares how you can walk daily with the Holy Spirit and experience His peace in your home and family life. Through her personal journey from a busy city career to a slower, faith-filled season of motherhood, Karla unpacks what Scripture teaches about the Holy Spirit’s role as our Helper, Advocate, and Counselor. You’ll learn: Who the Holy Spirit is and why His presence is essential for believersHow He provides wisdom for everyday decisions in your home and motherhoodWhat it looks like to invite His peace into your routines and relationshipsHow surrendering your plans can open the door to deeper purpose and restIf you’re a mom longing for clarity, calm, and spiritual renewal, this episode will help you recognize how God’s Spirit is already at work in your life—leading you toward peace, faith, and freedom. ✨ Motherhood was never meant to be done alone. The Holy Spirit is your daily companion, guide, and source of strength. Support the show And if you’re wondering whether God may be calling you into a new season, take my short quiz (linked below). You’ll receive my free guide: Start Your Journey Home—with reflection prompts and practical next steps. 🎧 QUIZ : Start Your Journey Home www.karlabmonterrosa.com/quiz Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498555/support Shop gifts for moms at my online store: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/store Interested in 1:1 Coaching, click here to learn more: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/work-with-me 💌 Stay Encouraged Join my email list for updates and encouragement directly to your inbox: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/subscribe Do you have a question or comment for me? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at: hello@karlabmonterrosa.com For speaking events, interview inquiries, or collaboration, email: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/speaking

    35 min

  7. 10/29/2025

    #07 Can I Really Homeschool? Top 10 Questions Christian Moms Ask About Socialization, Schedules & Confidence

    Biblical encouragement and practical steps to help Christian moms feel confident starting homeschooling — even if you’ve never taught before. Are you wondering if your kids will have friends if you homeschool… how to juggle different ages and needs… or if you’re even capable of doing this? In today’s episode, I'll share our family’s honest homeschool journey along with the top 10 questions we asked early on. Get ready for the truth about how you can make homeschooling work for you and your family, along with faith-filled encouragement and practical strategies you can use right away. The Top 10 Questions Christian Moms Ask When Considering Homeschooling: What is homeschooling? Is homeschooling legal?How can I make sure I am complying with the law in my state?Will my child have friends? Practically speaking, how does this work on a day-to-day basis?How do I juggle different ages and abilities?I just don't have the patience. How could I possibly make this work?I'm not a trained teacher. How could I possibly take this on?What if I don’t feel I can teach certain subjects?Can I do this?We cover: Socialization reality: Do homeschooled kids have friends? (Spoiler: yes—church, co-ops, field trips, extended community)Daily rhythms: What a homeschool day actually looks like (blocks, group vs. independent work)Multiple ages & abilities: Family-style curriculum, adapting expectations, and grace for real lifeLegal basics (U.S.): Homeschool is legal in all 50 states + where to check your state’s requirementsWhen you’re not a teacher: Why you can do this—and what to outsource if you need support (tutors, online classes, co-ops)Confidence & calling: Moving from fear to faithful next steps with God’s helpResources mentioned: HSLDA – Homeschool Legal Defense Association (link to state laws + guidance)Family-style curriculum we love (Apologia)Connect with me: Website: KarlaBMonterrosa.com Explore if coaching might be the next right step for you. Book a free 20-minute clarity call Support the show And if you’re wondering whether God may be calling you into a new season, take my short quiz (linked below). You’ll receive my free guide: Start Your Journey Home—with reflection prompts and practical next steps. 🎧 QUIZ : Start Your Journey Home www.karlabmonterrosa.com/quiz Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498555/support Shop gifts for moms at my online store: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/store Interested in 1:1 Coaching, click here to learn more: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/work-with-me 💌 Stay Encouraged Join my email list for updates and encouragement directly to your inbox: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/subscribe Do you have a question or comment for me? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at: hello@karlabmonterrosa.com For speaking events, interview inquiries, or collaboration, email: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/speaking

    34 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    #06 Our Homeschool Story: Why We Left Traditional School for Faith-Centered Learning at Home

    Biblical encouragement for Christian moms considering homeschooling as a step of faith. Are you feeling God tugging at your heart to homeschool, but aren’t sure if it’s the right step for your family? In this episode, I’m sharing our homeschool story — why we left traditional school and how God led us to a new rhythm of learning centered on faith, family, and freedom. You’ll hear about the fears we faced, the lessons we’ve learned, and the incredible peace that came from trusting God’s direction for our children’s education. Whether you’re already homeschooling or just beginning to consider it, this episode will provide you with biblical encouragement and practical insights to help you take your next step in faith. Because home is holy work — and raising children in the Lord is a ministry worthy of your time, energy, and effort.  You’re not alone. God’s grace is sufficient for you. He is faithful and has promised to guide you every step of the way. 🌿 To check the homeschooling laws in your state and other homeschooling resources, visit www.hslda.org Tune in next time for part 2 of this important conversation. I'll walk you through some of the big questions I wrestled with as a Christian mom and how we were able to make homeschooling work for our family. ✨ New episodes released every Wednesday 💻 Learn more at karlabmonterrosa.com Support the show And if you’re wondering whether God may be calling you into a new season, take my short quiz (linked below). You’ll receive my free guide: Start Your Journey Home—with reflection prompts and practical next steps. 🎧 QUIZ : Start Your Journey Home www.karlabmonterrosa.com/quiz Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498555/support Shop gifts for moms at my online store: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/store Interested in 1:1 Coaching, click here to learn more: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/work-with-me 💌 Stay Encouraged Join my email list for updates and encouragement directly to your inbox: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/subscribe Do you have a question or comment for me? I'd love to hear from you. Email me at: hello@karlabmonterrosa.com For speaking events, interview inquiries, or collaboration, email: www.karlabmonterrosa.com/speaking

    23 min
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Biblical encouragement and practical wisdom to help you walk in faith, clarity, and confidence at home.Whether you’re a working mom sensing God’s call to slow down or a stay-at-home mom needing fresh encouragement, Discovering Home will help you find clarity and confidence in your God-given calling. Welcome to Discovering Home — the podcast that helps you discern God’s voice and step confidently into a home-centered life filled with faith, peace, and purpose. Each week, Karla B. Monterrosa, author, speaker, and coach, shares biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and real-life stories to help you walk in faith, clarity, and confidence as you build a life that honors God at home. After leaving a 20-year career in public service to follow God’s call home, Karla now equips Christian working moms to discern God’s leading and embrace a slower, purpose-filled life centered on faith and family. Because home is holy work—and motherhood is a ministry worthy of your time, energy, and talents. New episodes every Wednesday. Learn more and access free resources at karlabmonterrosa.com. Subscribe now and start your journey home today.

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