Praise, Prayer & Protein

Katie

If you've ever wished for a mom friend who's been there, welcome to Praise, Prayer and Protein!  I'm Katie Peterson, a mom of 7 who's weathered the sleepless nights, navigated teenage drama, launched a kid into university and managed the beautiful chaos in between.  Here you'll find faith filled encouragement, practical home and meal planning tips, and real life conversations to help you thrive - not just survive, through every season of motherhood!!!  

  1. 5D AGO

    The Budgeting Episode Every Family Needs (with Micah)

    Send us a text In this episode of Praise, Prayer & Protein, Micah joins me for a practical, real-life conversation all about how to budget — without overwhelm, guilt, or restriction. We walk step-by-step through what budgeting actually looks like in our home, how to set up clear and realistic categories, and why comparing budgeted vs. actual spending is where real progress happens. Micah also shares the big-picture thinking behind budgeting, how to plan for savings and future goals, and what a simple “budget night” rhythm can look like for busy families. We also introduce Micah’s new budgeting tool, icanbudget, and talk about why it was created — to help families gain clarity, confidence, and financial peace. 🎉 Special offer: You can check out icanbudget and grab the deal we talk about in today’s episode using the promo code 👉 FRUGALICIOUSFAM2026 Topics we cover: • How to set up budgeting categories that actually make sense  • Income, deductions & planning with intention  • Budgeted vs. actual spending (this is where the magic happens)  • Earmarks, savings goals & big-picture thinking  • Creating a simple budget night routine Common Budget Categories We Discuss: Food, Housing, Utilities, Medical, Personal Care, Transportation, Debt, Life Stuff, Faith, Fun, Family/Kids, Business Expenses (if applicable), Savings, and more. If budgeting has ever felt intimidating or confusing, this episode will help you take a deep breath and start with confidence. ✨ Let’s Stay Connected You can find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, meal planning, family rhythms, and behind-the-scenes of our big family life. If this episode helped you, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready for more clarity and financial peace.

    45 min
  2. FEB 2

    Before the Budget: Let’s Talk Financial Freedom

    Send us a text Before we pull out spreadsheets and start talking budgets, we need to have this conversation first. In this episode, we’re chatting about why money matters, what financial freedom really looks like, and how getting clear with your finances can bring more peace (and way less stress) into your home. This is the mindset episode — the one that sets you up to feel confident and ready before we get practical next week. If money feels heavy or overwhelming, you’re not alone. This episode is here to help you breathe, reflect, and take your first step toward financial freedom. 📝 Reflection Questions What do I want my money to support right now?What causes me the most stress financially?What would feel freeing if money wasn’t such a mental burden?What am I hoping finances could make possible in this season?Who could I invite into this journey?Who would encourage me instead of judge me?Who could help me stay accountable?If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next — Micah joins me in the next episode and we’re getting very practical with budgeting. You can also find me over on Instagram and Facebook, where I share encouragement, real-life mom rhythms, meal planning, and all the behind-the-scenes of our big family life.  Thanks so much for being here — and if you know a mom who needs a calmer, healthier money mindset, send this episode her way 💛

    14 min
  3. 12/22/2025

    How My 2025 Bingo Card Really Went

    Send us a text Every year between Boxing Day and New Year’s, I take a quiet afternoon to look back on the year behind me and gently look ahead to what’s next. For years, I did this by setting goals across a few simple categories — faith, family, health, friendships, and personal growth. Nothing fancy or overwhelming… just intentional rhythms for the season of motherhood I was in. Last year, I decided to try something new. Instead of a traditional goal list, I created a 2025 Bingo Card — 25 simple, meaningful things I hoped to do, experience, or grow in throughout the year. Some were practical, some were fun, some were deeply personal… and one square mattered more than all the others. In this episode, I’m walking you through my bingo card in real time — sharing what I accomplished, what surprised me (hello, starting a podcast), what didn’t happen, and what I’m carrying forward into the next year. We’ll talk about:  • Simple, realistic goal-setting for busy moms  • Unexpected wins and missed squares (and why both matter)  • Health, faith, family, friendships, and creativity in real life  • Letting go of perfection and choosing grace instead  • Why reflection is just as important as planning If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by goal-setting or like New Year’s resolutions just aren’t for you anymore, this episode is a gentle reminder that growth can be slow, imperfect, and still incredibly meaningful. I’ll be taking a short break while the kids are home for the holidays, and I’ll be back in January with some really fun and practical episodes to kick off the new year. Thanks for being here — and for walking this season with me. Links Mentioned in the show KBfit -  Julie's Speaking Link Adventure Date Book Copper Shore Lake House Encounter Ministry 2026 Card

    20 min

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If you've ever wished for a mom friend who's been there, welcome to Praise, Prayer and Protein!  I'm Katie Peterson, a mom of 7 who's weathered the sleepless nights, navigated teenage drama, launched a kid into university and managed the beautiful chaos in between.  Here you'll find faith filled encouragement, practical home and meal planning tips, and real life conversations to help you thrive - not just survive, through every season of motherhood!!!  

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