Shine, Mommy, Shine Podcast

Kirstin Baxter

Do you want to stand confidently, in front of the mirror, seeing the divinely created woman that you are? Are you done with going to bed (way past tired-thirty), feeling like you are far behind and you are struggling to know if you are doing enough? Do you love God and want to deepen your relationship with him, but you feel like you are consistently disappointing him? Are you ready to find more fulfillment in being a woman, in motherhood, in your relationship with others, especially those you are meant to serve? There’s a way to simplify and streamline your life so you can feel confident in who you were created to be, deepen your relationships with God/yourself/others, and live an abundant and joyful life. Hi, I’m Kirstin, and I am an empath and lifelong learner, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a “love and unity” life coach. Curious about what I really help you with? In this podcast, you will: Redefine divine womanhood/motherhood Learn what it means to be a divine creator, and how you spiritually and physically create each day Gain hacks for upleveling your creation abilities Learn Practical Ways to Obey 1st & 2nd Greatest Commandments (Love God, Love Self, Love Neighbor) I can’t wait to help you to look at yourself in the mirror and see the Light of Christ shining brightly within you. So go put your airpods in, put your walking shoes on, or get your basket of laundry to fold, or get ready to pick up your kids from school. Let’s SMASH our mothering tasks while strengthening our minds, hearts and spirits as mothers in Zion.

  1. Aug 19

    God meets you in the ordinary

    What if some of the most sacred moments of motherhood aren't the big, extraordinary ones but the ordinary moments where Christ meets us right where we are? In this episode, Kirstin sits down with Larisa Banks, creator of Sacred Ordinary Motherhood, for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, following spiritual promptings, and learning to recognize Christ in the everyday moments of life. Larisa shares how God has met her in the middle of sleepless nights, difficult decisions, motherhood, and moments when she didn't feel capable of doing what was being asked of her. Together, they talk about what it looks like to trust Christ instead of carrying everything alone, create a home where children feel safe and loved, and notice the small promptings that invite us to serve others. 🌿 In This Episode 🌸 How Christ meets us in the ordinary moments of motherhood 🌸 Why we don't have to carry motherhood alone 🌸 Learning to trust God when life feels beyond our capacity 🌸 How love and safety can keep the door open for our children 🌸 Recognizing and following spiritual promptings in everyday life If you've ever wondered whether the ordinary things you're doing as a mother really matter, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that Christ meets us right where we are and He can magnify what we offer Him. Want to connect with Larisa and follow more of her beautiful work around motherhood and faith? 📲Follow Larisa on Instagram: @‌sacred_ordinary_motherhood 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_WcX3twIvGg?si=6FpDbQTVMXZqLTbw

  2. Aug 13

    Whose Voice Are You Listening To?

    Have you ever had a thought that sounded true but left you feeling farther away from Christ? Maybe you've made a mistake and thought, I should have known better. Maybe you've felt discouraged and wondered, Why am I still struggling with this? Or maybe you've assumed you need to figure things out on your own before you can come back to God. But what if the most important question isn't simply whether a thought is true? What if we also need to ask where that thought is leading us? In this final episode of the Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ series, Kirstin explores how we can recognize Christ's voice in the middle of everyday life and learn to distinguish His invitations from the voices of shame, fear, and self-reliance. Drawing from the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and Moroni 7, Kirstin explores how Satan can mix truth with deception, subtly shifting our trust away from Christ and toward self-reliance. She contrasts the enemy's message of "hide" with Christ's invitation to "come." Kirstin also shares four questions she uses when a discouraging thought enters her mind. Rather than immediately asking whether the thought is true, these questions help us recognize the direction it is taking us toward Christ or away from Him. One of the most powerful distinctions in this episode is between conviction and shame. The Holy Ghost convicts, while shame condemns. One leads us toward Christ and reconciliation; the other tells us to hide until we've somehow become good enough to return. Kirstin also explains why recognizing Christ's voice isn't simply a skill we develop. Like recognizing the voice of someone we love, it becomes easier through relationship, familiarity, and time spent walking with Him. As this four-part series comes to a close, Kirstin brings everything together from remembering our identity, to wearing Christ's yoke, to seeing mortality as God's laboratory, and finally to learning how to recognize His voice as we walk through that laboratory with Him. 🌿 In This Episode 🌸 Why Satan often uses truth mixed with deception rather than obvious lies 🌸 What the story of Adam and Eve teaches us about hiding, shame, and God's invitation to return 🌸 How Moroni 7 gives us a principle for recognizing what comes from God 🌸 Why a thought can contain truth but still lead us away from Christ 🌸 Four questions to help you discern where your thoughts are leading you 🌸 The difference between the Holy Ghost convicting and shame condemning 🌸 Why discernment is the fruit of a growing relationship with Christ 🌸 How becoming more familiar with Christ helps us recognize His voice 🌸 The difference between trying to do everything alone and choosing partnership with Christ 🌸 The final invitation: "Jesus, what does partnership with you look like right here?" 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sPUfHiFH79c?si=4RZwRbyl0sZQrz2s

  3. Aug 6

    What if your struggles aren't a sign that you're failing?

    Have you ever felt like your struggles were proof that you weren't growing enough? Maybe you've found yourself wondering why you still stumble, why you sometimes forget to turn to Christ first, or why discipleship can still feel so difficult. But what if those moments aren't evidence that something has gone wrong? What if they're part of the very way God designed us to learn? In this third episode of the Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ series, Kirstin explores the beautiful invitation to "be reconciled to God" and how that one phrase reshapes the way we understand grace, repentance, and spiritual growth. Drawing from 2 Nephi 25:23 and 2 Nephi 2, she explains why opposition isn't a flaw in God's plan but an essential part of it. Through the powerful analogy of God's laboratory, Kirstin invites us to stop seeing every mistake as a verdict on our worth and begin viewing our experiences as opportunities to learn, grow, and walk more closely with Christ. If you've ever struggled with feeling like you're not doing enough, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to become through Christ rather than striving for perfection on your own. 🌿 In This Episode 🌸 What it really means to be reconciled to God 🌸 Why "after all we can do" isn't the beginning of the invitation 🌸 How opposition is an intentional part of God's plan for our growth 🌸 Why Kirstin calls mortality "God's laboratory" 🌸 A healthier way to view mistakes, setbacks, and repentance 🌸 How to replace self-condemnation with curiosity and partnership with Christ 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ebnB6Rhuff0

  4. Jul 30

    What Did Jesus Really Mean When He Said, "Be Ye Therefore Perfect"?

    Have you ever read Jesus' words, "Be therefore perfect," and quietly felt like you had to become flawless? Maybe you've found yourself trying harder, doing more, and carrying the weight of discipleship on your own hoping that one day you'll finally feel like you're enough. But what if that's not what Jesus meant at all? In this second episode of the Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ series, Kirstin explores how the scriptures redefine what it means to "be perfect." By connecting Matthew 5:48 with Moroni 10:32, Matthew 11, and 1 Nephi 3:7, she uncovers a beautiful pattern that changes the way we understand discipleship. Rather than striving to become flawless through our own efforts, we're invited to become whole by walking in partnership with Jesus Christ. Through scriptural insights, personal reflection, and practical application, Kirstin explains why Christ's invitation to "take my yoke upon you" was never meant for the end of our strength but for the very beginning of our journey. If you've ever felt exhausted trying to do everything "right" or wondered if there was a more peaceful way to follow the Savior, this episode offers a hopeful perspective on what it truly means to be perfected in Him. 🌿 In This Episode 🌸 What the word "perfect" (teleios) really means in Matthew 5:48 🌸 Why we're invited to be perfected in Christ, not by our own striving 🌸 The significance of Christ's invitation to take His yoke before the work begins 🌸 How partnership with Jesus changes the way we approach parenting, service, and everyday challenges 🌸 Why relationship with Christ transforms obedience from obligation into trust 🌸 A simple question to ask before entering difficult moments that can bring greater peace and confidence 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/63DyLXW5MGA?si=Qo85EEnQsdlNPAAd

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Do you want to stand confidently, in front of the mirror, seeing the divinely created woman that you are? Are you done with going to bed (way past tired-thirty), feeling like you are far behind and you are struggling to know if you are doing enough? Do you love God and want to deepen your relationship with him, but you feel like you are consistently disappointing him? Are you ready to find more fulfillment in being a woman, in motherhood, in your relationship with others, especially those you are meant to serve? There’s a way to simplify and streamline your life so you can feel confident in who you were created to be, deepen your relationships with God/yourself/others, and live an abundant and joyful life. Hi, I’m Kirstin, and I am an empath and lifelong learner, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a “love and unity” life coach. Curious about what I really help you with? In this podcast, you will: Redefine divine womanhood/motherhood Learn what it means to be a divine creator, and how you spiritually and physically create each day Gain hacks for upleveling your creation abilities Learn Practical Ways to Obey 1st & 2nd Greatest Commandments (Love God, Love Self, Love Neighbor) I can’t wait to help you to look at yourself in the mirror and see the Light of Christ shining brightly within you. So go put your airpods in, put your walking shoes on, or get your basket of laundry to fold, or get ready to pick up your kids from school. Let’s SMASH our mothering tasks while strengthening our minds, hearts and spirits as mothers in Zion.