Raising Rock

Elise Orozco
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Motherhood is beautiful, messy, and—let’s be honest—overwhelming. Whether you’re home full-time, working 9-5, or somewhere in between, the responsibility of shaping your child’s heart can feel heavy. That’s why we created the Raising Rock Podcast—a space for honest, grace-filled conversations that equip you to raise children with respect, obedience, courage, and kindness. Each episode tackles the real challenges of motherhood—faith, discipline, values, daily rhythms, friendship, extended family, lifestyle choices, and everything in between. Let’s build homes where virtue takes root.

  1. 2D AGO

    Made to Magnify with Morgan Krueger | Christian Motherhood, Letting Go of Control, and Choosing Jesus Over Self

    Do you ever feel like your happiness depends on everything going your way? As moms, we are constantly managing schedules, meeting needs, and carrying the responsibilities of home and family. Without even realizing it, our peace can become tied to our expectations, our plans, and our desire for things to unfold the way we hoped. When that happens, our focus subtly shifts. Instead of magnifying Jesus, we begin magnifying our own needs, our frustrations, and our circumstances. In this episode of the Raising Rock Podcast, we are joined by author Morgan Krueger to discuss her new book, Made to Magnify: Choosing to Live for Jesus When Everything Tells You to Live for Yourself. Together, we talk about the daily battle between living for our own comfort and happiness and living for the glory of God. Morgan shares biblical encouragement for Christian moms who want to trust God more deeply, surrender control, and find lasting peace by fixing their eyes on Christ. If you have ever felt overwhelmed when life does not go according to plan, this conversation will remind you that true joy is not found in getting everything you want. It is found in making much of Jesus. You were not made to magnify yourself. You were made to magnify Him. How to connect with Morgan: Learn more about Morgan How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠. ⁠ On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    53 min

  2. MAY 12

    Faith After Infant Loss: Lauren Cummings Johnson on Grief, Obedience, and Hope

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of infant loss and grief. In this deeply moving conversation, Elise sits down with Lauren Cummings Johnson of Choose Joy Nursing to hear her powerful testimony of faith in the midst of unimaginable loss. Lauren shares the story of her daughter, Lily Ann, who was diagnosed with a rare illness and passed away as an infant. She opens up about what it looked like to walk in obedience when God asked her to surrender the child she loved so deeply, how she and her husband navigated grief, and the ways the Lord has sustained them through heartbreak. Lauren also shares what it has been like to carry grief while preparing to welcome her son—holding both sorrow and hope at the same time. In this episode, we discuss: Infant loss and grieving as a Christian motherTrusting God when His plan is painfulWalking in obedience during sufferingPregnancy after lossFinding hope in ChristChoosing joy and extending grace in every seasonIf you are walking through infant loss, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, or deep grief of any kind, we pray this conversation reminds you that God is near to the brokenhearted and faithful in every season. How to connect with Lauren: Learn more about Lauren. Learn more about Choose Joy Nursing. Listen to the song that Lauren discusses on the show. How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠. On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    49 min

  3. MAY 5

    It’s Not If… It’s When: Talking to Your Kids About Porn with Greta Eskridge

    Note for parents: This episode is intended for adults and is not appropriate to listen to with children in the room. This is one of those conversations you might wish you didn’t have to have… but you absolutely do. We’re joined by Greta Eskridge, author of It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, to talk about a reality every parent is facing: it’s not if our kids will be exposed… it’s when. And it’s no longer just something “out there.” It’s showing up through apps, through friends, and through completely unexpected places. Gone are the days of thinking we can simply protect our kids by limiting access. So what do we do? In this conversation, we talk about when to start, what to actually say without fear or shame, and how to prepare our kids instead of only trying to protect them. We also walk through the subtle ways exposure is happening today and how we can raise kids who respond with truth and discernment. How to connect with Greta: Learn more about Greta on her Instagram ⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠. ⁠⁠ ⁠ On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    47 min

  4. APR 28

    What Are You Really Saying About Your Kids?

    This week, we’re having a real conversation about something that can quietly shape our parenting more than we realize… pride. Not the obvious kind, but the subtle kind. The kind that shows up in our thoughts, in our reactions, and even in the way we talk about our kids. Because if we’re honest, a lot of our parenting isn’t just about our children. It’s about us. What people think. How it reflects on us. What it says about us. And without even realizing it, that can start to shape the words we speak over them. We might downplay their strengths. Highlight their struggles. Try to get ahead of judgment before it ever comes. But our kids are listening. And over time, those words don’t just pass by… they take root. And if there’s even a chance that our kids become what they hear us say about them, it’s worth asking—what are we actually speaking? ⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠. ⁠⁠ ⁠ On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    23 min

  5. APR 21

    Breaking the Wine Mom Myth

    We’re told it’s harmless. That it’s deserved. That motherhood is so hard, you need something to take the edge off. But what if that message is shaping more than we realize? In this conversation with Ericka Andersen, we talk about what it looks like to see alcohol differently. Not just sobriety, but a shift in perspective that changes everything. Because there are things we don’t always talk about. The moments you miss when you’re just a little buzzed. The subtle cues from your husband. The small, meaningful things your kids say and do. Even the quiet ways the Lord is speaking that are easy to overlook when your mind isn’t fully clear. And over time, something that started as a way to relax can quietly become something you feel like you need, shaping patterns in your mind and body. This episode isn’t about shame. It’s about awareness. It’s about asking honest questions. What would it look like to be fully present in motherhood, with clarity instead of coping? You may never think about alcohol the same way again. Listen to “Breaking the Wine Mom Myth” now. How to connect with Ericka Andersen: Learn more about Ericka on Instagram How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠. On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    37 min

  6. APR 14

    The Sins Women Are Most Vulnerable To

    Some of the most dangerous sins don’t look like sin. They’re subtle, respectable, and easy to excuse. In this conversation with Tilly Dillehay, we talk about the sins women are especially vulnerable to, the ones that quietly take root in the heart. Her book, My Dear Hemlock, is inspired by The Screwtape Letters, but written for the modern woman. It imagines a woman’s life being analyzed and targeted by a demon, exposing just how subtle and strategic deception can be. And that’s exactly what we unpack in this episode. We talk about envy that keeps us focused on what others have, lust that isn’t always physical but emotional and rooted in discontent, a quiet sense of superiority especially toward our husbands, and a desire to appear holy without actually wanting to be holy. We talk about how deception works, not by pulling us away all at once, but by slowly reshaping what we love. How easy it is to love the appearance of something, the appearance of goodness, the appearance of faith, while our hearts are being formed by something entirely different. And underneath all of it is this: most of our battles are invisible. But they are not small, and they are not neutral. This is a conversation about the heart, because that’s where the real battle is. How to connect with Tilly: Learn more about Tilly Dillehay and follow her on Instagram. How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠. ⁠⁠ ⁠ On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    53 min

  7. APR 7

    When God Asks You to Walk Away: A Conversation with Blake Guichet

    I have followed Blake for years, and she was someone I consistently went to for her take on politics and what was happening in the world. So when her content suddenly shifted, I noticed immediately. The commentary was gone. In its place was motherhood, home, and a quieter kind of presence that felt different in the best way. I had to ask her why. Her answer honestly stopped me. Obedience. This conversation felt like sitting down with a friend I have known forever. We talk about what it looks like to walk away from something you are good at and known for because God is asking you to, and what it takes to actually trust Him when you do not have the full picture. Blake shares the heart behind that shift, what obedience has looked like in her real life, and how it has shaped her as a wife, a homeschool mom, and a content creator. We also get into being high capacity women, what happens when that capacity gets redirected, and some of the behind the scenes of creating content in a world that constantly pulls for more. This one is honest, grounding, and just really, really good. How to connect with Blake: Learn more about Blake. Follow Blake on Instagram. ⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠. ⁠⁠ ⁠ On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    55 min

  8. MAR 31

    From Harry Potter to Frozen: How We Decide What Our Kids Watch

    We recorded this episode because of you. After sharing our recent movie reviews, we received so many thoughtful messages from moms who are trying to navigate what their kids watch and how to think about entertainment in a way that feels wise and intentional. This conversation is not about creating a list of what you should or should not allow in your home. It is about stepping back and asking better questions. In this episode, my mom and I talk through some familiar titles like Harry Potter, Star Wars, Frozen, and Moana, but more importantly, we talk about the why behind what we choose to watch. Just because we grew up with something or because everyone else is watching it does not automatically make it right for our kids. Entertainment is not neutral, and what our children consume is shaping how they see the world, authority, identity, and truth. Our heart is to encourage you, not overwhelm you. You do not have to get it perfect, but you can be intentional. We share a simple framework to help you think through movies before you press play, and how to use what your kids are watching as an opportunity for conversation, not just consumption. Because at the end of the day, we are not just raising kids who watch. We are raising kids who think, who discern, and who are rooted in truth. ⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠. ⁠⁠ ⁠ On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    36 min
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Motherhood is beautiful, messy, and—let’s be honest—overwhelming. Whether you’re home full-time, working 9-5, or somewhere in between, the responsibility of shaping your child’s heart can feel heavy. That’s why we created the Raising Rock Podcast—a space for honest, grace-filled conversations that equip you to raise children with respect, obedience, courage, and kindness. Each episode tackles the real challenges of motherhood—faith, discipline, values, daily rhythms, friendship, extended family, lifestyle choices, and everything in between. Let’s build homes where virtue takes root.

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  • Creator
    Elise Orozco
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Elise Orozco
  • Show Website
    Raising Rock

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