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. 1D AGO

    #19 The Gift of Being Present as a Special Needs Mom | Faith, Motherhood & Trusting God’s Plan

    Send me a note. ✨ Special Needs Motherhood: Trusting God, Letting Go of Fear & Becoming Your Child’s Advocate In this deeply personal episode of Discovering Home, Karla Monterrosa shares her journey into special needs motherhood and the powerful lessons she’s learned about faith, advocacy, and being fully present. From the early days of becoming a mom to navigating developmental delays, therapies, and ultimately transitioning from a full-time career to a more intentional life at home, Karla opens her heart to encourage moms walking a similar path. If you are raising a child with special needs—or love someone who is—this episode will remind you that God chose you for this calling on purpose and has uniquely equipped you for it. Inside this episode, you’ll discover:  How to trust God when your child’s journey looks different than expected  What it means to advocate for your child with confidence and grace  Why slowing down can transform your child’s growth and your connection  Encouragement for releasing guilt, fear, and “what if” questions  A powerful biblical reminder from John 9 about God’s purpose in every life Whether you are in the early stages of diagnosis or years into your journey, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you—you are not alone. ✨ You were chosen for your child.  ✨ And, God is with you in every step. RESOURCES (mentioned in this episode): 1:1 Coaching Clarity Call #06 Our Homeschool Story: Why We Left Traditional School for Faith-Centered Learning at Home #07 Can I Really Homeschool? Top 10 Questions Christian Moms Ask About Socialization, Schedules & Confidence Homeschooling with Special Needs 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 Keywords Christian motherhood, Christian working mom, stay at home mom transition, leaving the workforce for family, career gap for moms, Christian stay at home mom, faith and motherhood, Christian homemak...

    22 min

  2. APR 8

    #18 More Than “Just a Mom”: The Skills That Shape Family Life & Why Motherhood Matters

    Send me a note. ✨ Motherhood isn’t small work—it’s skillful, intentional, and deeply impactful. Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’m just a mom”? In today’s episode of Discovering Home, we’re unpacking how that one small word—just—can quietly diminish the value of motherhood and reshape the way we see ourselves. After a conversation with a group of teenage girls, one statement lingered in my heart:  “If I was just going to be a mom, I wouldn’t try so hard.” And it revealed something important—there’s a gap in how our culture talks about motherhood, homemaking, and family life. In this episode, I’m sharing: Why the word “just” matters more than we thinkHow culture has subtly devalued motherhood and life at homeThe real, practical skills required to run a home wellWhy homemaking is not a default role—but a developed, intentional callingEncouragement for young women and working moms who feel the pull toward homeHow to model the value of family life for the next generationWe’ll also talk about how nothing is wasted—how your education, your career, and your life experiences all come with you into motherhood and homemaking in meaningful ways. This episode is a reminder that:  You are not just a mom. You are shaping lives, building a home, and creating a legacy that will last for generations. If you’ve been feeling the tension between career and home, or sensing a desire to slow down and live more intentionally, this conversation will encourage you to see the beauty, dignity, and purpose in this calling. 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 Keywords Christian motherhood, Christian working mom, stay at home mom transition, leaving the workforce for family, career gap for moms, Christian stay at home mom, faith and motherhood, Christian homemak...

    14 min

  3. APR 1

    #17 Answering God’s Call: My Easter Story of Faith, Healing, and New Life in Christ

    Send me a note. ✨ A powerful Easter reflection on hearing God’s voice, trusting His call, and stepping into a more intentional, faith-filled life as a mom. What does it feel like when God is calling you—and how do you respond? In this special Easter episode of Discovering Home, Karla Monterrosa shares a deeply personal story of faith, healing, and transformation. Through her experience of stepping away from a full-time career and into a more intentional, home-centered life, she reveals how God gently calls us back to Him—again and again. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or unsure of your next step… this episode will help you recognize the subtle ways God may be speaking to you right now. Karla opens up about: Her turning point in 2017 and the quiet moments that changed everythingA powerful Easter 2018 encounter that deepened her understanding of the GospelWhat it really means to hear God’s voice in the middle of busy motherhoodHow to begin building a relationship with God—even if you feel unsure or disconnectedWhy slowing down can open the door to deeper faith, peace, and purposeWhether you’ve been walking with the Lord for years or feel like you’re just beginning to reconnect with Him, this episode is an invitation to lean in, trust Him, and take one simple step of faith. This is more than a message about Easter—it’s a reminder that Jesus is still calling, still restoring, and still offering new life today. 🎧 Listen in and be encouraged to answer His call, again and again. 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 Keywords Christian motherhood, Christian working mom, stay at home mom transition, leaving the workforce for family, career gap for moms, Christian stay at home mom, faith and motherhood, Christian homemak...

    18 min

  4. MAR 25

    #16 Is Daycare Good for Babies? What I Wish I Knew as a New Mom

    Send me a note. ✨ Welcome back to Discovering Home with Karla Monterrosa. In this deeply personal and research-based episode, we explore a question many mothers quietly wrestle with: Is daycare actually good for my baby? If you’ve ever dropped your child off and felt that knot in your stomach… If your baby cries at separation… or if you’ve wondered whether what’s common is truly what’s best—this episode is for you. Karla shares her personal experience navigating daycare with both of her daughters, including signs of stress she didn’t recognize at the time, and what she now understands through attachment theory. You’ll learn: What attachment theory says about early childhood (John Bowlby + Mary Ainsworth)Insights from Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters by Erika KomisarWhy babies don’t “adapt”—they copeThe importance of the first three yearsWe also talk about cultural pressure, motherhood, and what options may better support your child if staying home isn’t immediately possible. This is not about guilt— but about awareness, truth, and invitation. If you’ve been feeling a pull toward a different way of living, this episode will help you take your first step. Keywords: daycare, babies, attachment theory, working mom, stay at home mom, separation anxiety, early childhood development, Christian motherhood, parenting, infant care 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 Keywords Christian motherhood, Christian working mom, stay at home mom transition, leaving the workforce for family, career gap for moms, Christian stay at home mom, faith and motherhood, Christian homemak...

    26 min

  5. MAR 18

    #15 What Happens to My Career If I Step Away? Reframing the “Career Gap” Fear

    Send me a note. ✨ A faith-filled perspective for Christian working moms wondering if stepping away from their careers will close doors in the future. If you’re a Christian working mom who feels the pull to spend more time at home with your children, one question almost always surfaces: “What happens to my career if I step away?” Will I fall behind? Will I lose credibility? What if I need to work again some day? Am I wasting my education? In this episode of Discovering Home, I'll address the fear many women carry about the “career gap” and offer a different way to think about work, contribution, and long-term purpose. Drawing from my own journey of nearly a decade as a stay-at-home mom, I'll share: • why career paths don’t have to be linear  • how women can continue growing and contributing in different seasons  • practical ways to keep skills sharp while prioritizing family  • the importance of taking the long-term view of your life and calling I'll encourage you to redefine success in each season and remember that the quiet work of nurturing a home and raising children is deeply meaningful in God’s kingdom. If you’ve ever wondered whether stepping away from your career could close doors in the future, this episode will help you approach the question with faith, wisdom, and perspective. 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 Keywords Christian motherhood, Christian working mom, stay at home mom transition, leaving the workforce for family, career gap for moms, Christian stay at home mom, faith and motherhood, Christian homemak...

    16 min

  6. MAR 11

    #14 Can I Afford to Become a Stay-at-Home Mom, Mindset Shifts for Christian Moms Considering Home Centered Living

    Send me a note. ✨ Can You Really Afford to Stay Home? 5 Mindset Shifts for Christian Working Moms If you’re a Christian working mom who longs to be home with your children — but the numbers don’t seem to add up — this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve whispered, “I wish I could stay home.” Maybe your husband has asked, “How would we afford it?” Maybe you loved your career at one point…but something has shifted and you feel a growing need to be more present at home. After nearly a decade of living on one primary income, I’ve learned this: transitioning home isn’t just about budgeting differently. It’s about mindset, marriage, stewardship, and faith. In this episode, I’m sharing five mindset shifts that helped me move from full-time career life to a slower, more home-centered rhythm — even when the math didn’t always perfectly work on paper. We’ll talk about: • Seeing your husband as your teammate • How provider roles can sharpen purpose • Learning to steward differently as a wife and mom • The hidden weight of the mental load • Why your budget is only part of the story This isn’t about quitting recklessly. It’s about asking: Is it truly impossible… or simply uncomfortable? And, can I live in that discomfort, for a time? If you’re praying about stepping away from your career, reducing your workload, or creating more margin for your family, I hope this conversation brings clarity and peace. You are not crazy for wanting a slower life. And you are not alone in the tension. 🎧 Press play — and let’s walk through these five shifts together. 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 Keywords Christian motherhood, Christian working mom, stay at home mom transition, leaving the workforce for family, career gap for moms, Christian stay at home mom, faith and motherhood, Christian homemak...

    19 min

  7. MAR 4

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

    Send me a note. ✨ 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 Keywords Christian motherhood, Christian working mom, stay at home mom transition, leaving the workforce for family, career gap for moms, Christian stay at home mom, faith and motherhood, Christian homemak...

    48 min

  8. FEB 25

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

    Send me a note. ✨ 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 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 Keywords Christian motherhood, Christian working mom, stay at home mom transition, leaving the workforce for family, career gap for moms, Christian stay at home mom, faith and motherhood, Christian homemak...

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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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