40 episodes

We are two widows on a mission to shatter the stigma of "the good Christian girl." No topic is off limits. Our hope is to help women solidify their identity and self-worth in Christ and become women who will not just survive, but flourish and change their world!

Becoming Her: Raw & Real Joyce Kelly & Mary Nastukov

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

We are two widows on a mission to shatter the stigma of "the good Christian girl." No topic is off limits. Our hope is to help women solidify their identity and self-worth in Christ and become women who will not just survive, but flourish and change their world!

    Season 3, Episode 10: Barren/Spiritual Moms

    Season 3, Episode 10: Barren/Spiritual Moms

    There's nothing quite like not being able to have children to shake your faith in yourself AND your faith in God. In this episode, we chat with our dear friend Lisa Santelli, who through her own journey of infertility, has found a stronger faith and stronger purpose. Tune in and share with any woman who struggles in this area to remind her that she's not alone. God will use it all in a way you never imagined!CONTACT/FOLLOW US:Follow Joyce: https://www.joycekelly.nethttps://www.iamfr...

    • 32 min
    Season 3, Episode 9: Mom Wars w/Ann Billo

    Season 3, Episode 9: Mom Wars w/Ann Billo

    Are you comparing your journey of motherhood with other moms on social media? Are you tired of the mom guilt and the mom wars around you?Listen in as we chat with Ann Billo, mom of 9, about how she maintains her sanity! We learn practical ways to handle parenting, working, choosing your balance, and all the things that go along with it. Remember, God will give you grace in whatever season you’re in… so… give YOURSELF some grace! CONTACT/FOLLOW US:Follow Joyce: https://www.joyc...

    • 38 min
    Season 3, Episode 8: Real Life as a Special Needs Mom w/Rori Braum

    Season 3, Episode 8: Real Life as a Special Needs Mom w/Rori Braum

    Life as a special needs momma is not what you may think. Today we sit down with our dear friend Rori, to discuss the good, the great and the hard of being a special needs momma. We also learn how to best support our friends and even strangers, with special needs in their world. Through the tears there is always hope. There are always miracles. And God is with you every step of the way!CONTACT/FOLLOW US:Follow Joyce: https://www.joycekelly.nethttps://www.iamfreedomgirl.comFollow Mary...

    • 45 min
    Season 3, Episode 7 - Single Moms: The Real Heroes

    Season 3, Episode 7 - Single Moms: The Real Heroes

    Moms, in general, often feel alone. Imagine not having a partner, family, or a community to help. Today we hear Katie Cartner’s story about how she not only survived motherhood as a single mom, but found strength, community, and purpose beyond what she could have ever asked for or imagined. RESOURCES:“Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility” by Foster Cline & Jim Fay - https://a.co/d/1nRexBaSign up for a single moms group at Grace Family Church:https://rock.gf...

    • 36 min
    Season 3, Episode 6: Empty Nesting & Parenting Adult Kids

    Season 3, Episode 6: Empty Nesting & Parenting Adult Kids

    Whether you are looking forward to it or dreading it, coming home to an empty house brings with it a well of emotions, realizations, and the all-consuming thought --- Now what?In today's episode, we welcome Kathy Cunningham, Christian Counselor and mom of two adult children. Together, the three of us are diving into the topic of emptying-nesting and how to effectively transition into parenting adult kids... lessons learned and all!RESOURCES:"Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mout...

    • 38 min
    Season 3, Episode 5: Mom's Sandwiched Between Two Generations

    Season 3, Episode 5: Mom's Sandwiched Between Two Generations

    Are you in the middle of caring for your children and caring for your parents? Do you struggle with boundaries? Experience feelings of guilt for not doing more? Are you torn between time with your kids and your parents? Is the financial burden putting a strain you and your family? Listen to Amy Huth's story of being in the "sandwich generation" and what she learned in hindsight. We are discussing the importance of boundaries, priorities, healing, and community!Follow Amy on Insta: @AmyH...

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

R Gemara ,

Inspiring!!!!

Mary & Joyce are two incredible God-fearing women. They have walked the walk & are hear to share their stories, the real + raw. They love helping people, women especially, and are judgement free. What an amazing duo for a podcast that shares their stories with in turn will inspire others to share theirs.

Skyfl25 ,

Love!

Amazing ! Entertaining and inspiring! Great chemistry between these two women !

Hannahjoysix ,

Awesome podcast!

Love listening to Joyce and Mary! They have such wisdom to share. My favorite part is the fact that they are so open, honest, transparent and raw. They make you feel normal and let you know you’re not alone. We’re all on this journey together! Good job girls- thanks for keeping it real. ❤️

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