Christian Moms Café (formerly Christian Homeschool Moms)

Demetria Zinga
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Hi friend, I’m Demetria, and I’m so glad you found your way to the Café. This is the place where we talk honestly about faith, motherhood, identity, and who we’re becoming. If you still love God but you’re tired of fear, performance, and trying to be the “right” kind of Christian woman, pull up a chair. You’re in good company here. We choose grace over guilt, and every question is welcome at this table, even the ones you’ve been afraid to ask out loud. On the show, I sit down with women from all walks of life to talk about the real stuff: burnout and healing, church hurt, letting go as our kids grow, rediscovering ourselves in midlife, money and calling, friendship and marriage, and the everyday rhythms of a full life. Some weeks it’s a conversation with a guest. Some weeks it’s just you and me, coffee in hand. For 14 years, this was the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast. Then my girls grew up, my season changed, and so did I. This show grew right along with me. Whether you’re in the baby years, raising teens, or learning to love an empty nest, I believe motherhood is one season of your becoming, not the whole of it. Come find more conversations, articles, and guest essays at the Christian Moms Café magazine: http://www.christianmoms.net So grab something warm, and I’ll meet you here, where every mom belongs and every story matters. ☕

  1. 8h ago

    197. Faith, Family & Comic Books: How She Built a Business With Her Kids, with Shemeca Cooper

    What happens when you can’t find the books you want your kids to read? You create your own! ☕📚 In this episode of Christian Moms Café, I’m chatting with Shemeca Cooper, founder of Cooper Legacy Books, about how a simple parenting frustration turned into a family business. As a homeschooling mom, Shemeca wanted fun, engaging books that reflected her family’s values, so she teamed up with her two children to create comic-style stories filled with humor, faith, and life lessons. We talk about what it’s like to build a business with your kids, encourage their creativity, and give them room to make decisions and discover their gifts. Shemeca also shares how she weaves biblical values into stories that help kids navigate friendships, honesty, courage, and the challenges of growing up. Her encouragement to moms who feel a nudge to create something of their own? Just do it! You don’t have to have everything figured out to take that first step. Visit Shemeca and support her books at https://clbooks.top/ Pull up a chair and join us for a conversation about faith, family, creativity, and building something meaningful together. ❤️ // ✍️ Write for Christian Moms CaféChristian Moms Café is relaunching this October as a digital magazine for Christian women, with thoughtful, honest conversations about faith, motherhood, identity, wellness, purpose, and relationships. We're looking for guest writers to join us. If you're a woman of faith with a story to share, wisdom you've gathered along the way, or a message on your heart, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to be a published author. You just need a voice and a willingness to share it. Find out more about writing for the Café here once we go live: https://faithmedia.hbportal.co/public/6abc3024480096389f855ecf ☕ Stay connectedChristian Moms Café website and magazine: launching October 2026Share this episode with a mom who needs this reminder today Christian Moms Café, where every mom belongs and every story matters.

    197. Faith, Family & Comic Books: How She Built a Business With Her Kids, with Shemeca Cooper

  2. Sep 29

    196. Who Am I Now? Finding Yourself in the Empty Nest Season

    When the house gets quiet, who are you now? In this heart-to-heart episode, I'm opening up about my first month after dropping my daughter off at college: new rhythms, dinners for two, solo picnics in the San Francisco fog, a growing stack of rom-coms, and the surprising joy of rediscovering myself while still being very much a mom. Whether you're an empty nester or in any season of change, this conversation is your gentle permission slip to stop feeling lost and start getting curious about who you're becoming. ✍️ Write for Christian Moms CaféChristian Moms Café is relaunching this October as a digital magazine for Christian women, with thoughtful, honest conversations about faith, motherhood, identity, wellness, purpose, and relationships. We're looking for guest writers to join us. If you're a woman of faith with a story to share, wisdom you've gathered along the way, or a message on your heart, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to be a published author. You just need a voice and a willingness to share it. Find out more about writing for the Café here once we go live: https://faithmedia.hbportal.co/public/6abc3024480096389f855ecf 📚 Looking for your next read?I'll be sharing some of my recent favorites on YouTube soon, including romance, rom-coms, and travel memoirs. Come say hi and leave me your recommendations: https://youtu.be/4_1fCjGYKg8?si=0UdXKHGTTlXTtKqP ☕ Stay connectedChristian Moms Café website and magazine: launching October 2026Share this episode with a mom who needs this reminder today Christian Moms Café, where every mom belongs and every story matters.

    196. Who Am I Now? Finding Yourself in the Empty Nest Season

  3. Sep 7

    195. You Can Cry, Be Scared, and Still Trust God - with Jenna Schutt

    Jenna Schutt used to be a cardiac nurse — then her own body threw her the hardest curveball of her life. She's a stem cell transplant survivor, speaker, and writer, and now she runs Faith with Jenna, where she helps women choose God's truth over fear. She got there the hard way: years of chemo, hospital stays, and raising two little boys through all of it. Now she's writing a book, The Joy Reflex™, about how joy isn't something that just happens to you — it's something you can actually train yourself toward, even in the middle of hard seasons. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and their two boys. This week, Jenna and I talk about what homeschooling looked like through years of chemo and hospital stays, what her boys learned watching her lose her hair and grow it back, and how joy can become second nature instead of your last resort. Her advice? Forget the whole staircase — just take the next step. 🔗 Grab her free 3-Minute Mom Reset at: jennaschutt.com /// ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/

    195. You Can Cry, Be Scared, and Still Trust God - with Jenna Schutt

  4. Jul 14

    194. What Every Child (& Mom) Needs to Hear About God with Sydney Ann Johnson

    Motherhood can leave us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if we're doing enough. In this encouraging conversation, I sit down with author, poet, and advocate Sydney Ann Johnson, whose lifelong passion for writing, faith, and uplifting others has shaped her work and ministry. Together, we talk about the lasting legacy of a parent's words, finding God in the ordinary moments of motherhood, and why taking time to be refreshed by His presence matters. Sydney Ann also shares the heart behind her debut children's book, God, The Great I AM, and why representation in Christian children's literature is so important—helping every child see themselves as beautifully created in God's image. If you need a reminder that God sees you, cares for you, and is carrying you through this season of motherhood, this episode will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith. Purchase a copy of Sydney Ann's book here: https://www.amazon.com/God-Great-Sydney-Ann-Johnson/dp/1640704167 /// ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/

    194. What Every Child (& Mom) Needs to Hear About God with Sydney Ann Johnson

  5. Jul 1

    193. Who Are You When Homeschooling Ends?

    After 14 years of homeschooling, I’m stepping into a brand new season — and I’m finally ready to talk about what that transition has really looked like. A few weeks ago, I watched my daughter walk across the stage and graduate high school, and as I celebrated her next chapter, I realized God was also inviting me into mine. In this episode, I’m sharing the honest emotions of ending a season that shaped so much of my identity, the grief of a beautiful ending, and what God has been showing me about who we are when the roles we’ve poured ourselves into begin to change. This conversation is for any mom navigating a transition — whether homeschooling is ending, your children are growing up, your career is shifting, or you’re simply asking, “Lord, what’s next?” This podcast began 14 years ago as the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast, but I’ve realized there are so many of us walking through this midlife season together, rediscovering who God created us to be beyond the roles we’ve carried. This episode is also available as a video I previously shared on my YouTube channel if you’d like to watch that version as well. /// ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/

    193. Who Are You When Homeschooling Ends?

  6. Jun 14

    192. Finding Purpose After Pain with Sharen Eddings

    What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan? In this encouraging conversation, I chat with self-taught coder, entrepreneur, and Rapido Spanish founder Sharon Eddings about overcoming setbacks, healing through growth, and finding the courage to reinvent yourself. Sharon shares how she built a successful tech career, created innovative learning programs, and discovered that lasting change happens one small step at a time. If you've ever felt behind, stuck, or uncertain about your next chapter, this episode will remind you that your story isn't over yet. Learn more about Rapido Spanish here: https://tryrapidospanish.com/ /// ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/Interested in D-Group? Click here.Download the Dwell appJoin me over at the Christian Women Podcasters Network

    192. Finding Purpose After Pain with Sharen Eddings

  7. May 30

    191. You Don't Need a Perfect Morning to Meet with God

    Have you ever felt guilty because your quiet time didn't look the way you thought it should? In this episode, I'm sharing what my morning routine looks like in this season of life—from Bible study and prayer to green tea, fasting, and preparing for the workday—but more importantly, I'm sharing what God taught me through both the slow, peaceful mornings and the rushed ones when prayer happened in the car. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough or wished your spiritual life looked more put together, I hope this conversation reminds you that God isn't grading your morning routine. He's simply inviting you to meet Him right where you are. /// ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/Interested in D-Group? Click here.Download the Dwell appJoin me over at the Christian Women Podcasters Network

    191. You Don't Need a Perfect Morning to Meet with God

  8. May 18

    190:The Burned-Out Mom Conversation We Need to Have, with Homeschool Mom, Jenna Myers

    In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with author and educator Jenna Myers to talk about something so many moms quietly carry: burnout, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure to constantly “do it all.” We dive into nervous system regulation, the importance of rest and white space, creating peaceful family rhythms, and learning how to slow down without guilt. Jenna shares her own journey through stress, motherhood, chronic overwhelm, and discovering healthier ways to care for herself and her family. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, emotionally drained, or like you’re running on empty, this episode is your reminder to breathe, pause, and remember that you were never meant to carry everything alone. This is a gentle, encouraging conversation for moms who need peace, grace, and practical encouragement in a busy season of life. Visit Jenna and find her book, Homeschooling with Purpose at her website: www.TheSophisticatedTeacher.com /// ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/

    190:The Burned-Out Mom Conversation We Need to Have, with Homeschool Mom, Jenna Myers
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Hi friend, I’m Demetria, and I’m so glad you found your way to the Café. This is the place where we talk honestly about faith, motherhood, identity, and who we’re becoming. If you still love God but you’re tired of fear, performance, and trying to be the “right” kind of Christian woman, pull up a chair. You’re in good company here. We choose grace over guilt, and every question is welcome at this table, even the ones you’ve been afraid to ask out loud. On the show, I sit down with women from all walks of life to talk about the real stuff: burnout and healing, church hurt, letting go as our kids grow, rediscovering ourselves in midlife, money and calling, friendship and marriage, and the everyday rhythms of a full life. Some weeks it’s a conversation with a guest. Some weeks it’s just you and me, coffee in hand. For 14 years, this was the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast. Then my girls grew up, my season changed, and so did I. This show grew right along with me. Whether you’re in the baby years, raising teens, or learning to love an empty nest, I believe motherhood is one season of your becoming, not the whole of it. Come find more conversations, articles, and guest essays at the Christian Moms Café magazine: http://www.christianmoms.net So grab something warm, and I’ll meet you here, where every mom belongs and every story matters. ☕

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