This is a podcast is about finding freedom from perfectionism to show up for the life God has for you. Mom life is messy, unpredictable and just plain hard sometimes, but isn’t it also amazing? I believe God uses it all to grow us into the women He wants us to be. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support
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Welcome to The MomCo Leader Podcast! We believe that life and leadership are better in community. We’re here to equip and encourage you as a leader and mom. We’ll talk about real issues and practical tools to help you grow in your leadership, motherhood and faith.
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Welcome to Episode 111 of The Perfectionist’s Guideto Mothering! Today I’m chatting with Katie Trent. Katie is the bestselling author of Dishing UpDevotions, Recipes for a Sweet Child, & A Merry and BrightAdventure. She’s also a leader in the Christian homeschool community and the founder of Family Faith-Building Academy. She draws on a wealth of k…
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Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Sherri Crandall shares about noticing the small things and how gratitude can make us a better leader. Bible verses she mentions include: Ephesians 5:20 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Romans 5:3-5 James 1:1-…
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#160 - Friendship and Navigating Difficult Conversations
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Sherri Crandall talks with speaker, comedian and author, Amberly Neese, about friendship and navigating difficult conversations as a leader. You can find Amberly in two of our Wild Hope curriculum videos this year: 3Rs of Friendship and Navigating Difficult Conversations. You can connect with Amberly on Instagram or her website, amberlyneese.com. S…
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Welcome to Episode 111 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! November is Military Family Appreciation Month and today I’m chatting with Ashley Ashcraft. Ashley is a seasoned military spouse, homeschool mom,Down syndrome advocate, and nationally recognized educator. She serves as a military program director at her church, teaches Bible studies,…
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In this episode, Sherri Crandall chats with Membership Manager and Executive Leadership Coach, Stacey Morgan, all about the new MomCo Member Experience. Log into your account at themom.co today to see all the new exciting things we have for you! Not a member? Visit themom.co and sign up today. Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in p…
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Welcome to Episode 109 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! In this episode, I’m going to talk about the power of your vote as a mom. Before we dive in, here’s what I’m not going to do in this episode: I’m not going to tell you who to vote for. I’m noteven going to bring up specific candidates. Here’s what I will do: I will share with you why…
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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Be Open to Receive meeting plan. We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at leaders@themom.co. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall…
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Sherri Crandall talks with Wild Hope curriculum speaker Rachael Gilbert about body image and steps we can take to have a healthier relationship with the body God has given us. You can connect with Rachael on Instagram or her website, rachaelgilbert.com. Sign up for MomCo Membership today! Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in person…
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Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry shares about the importance of rest. Sign up for MomCo Membership today! Learn more about The MomCo Find a group online or in person near you. We'd love to connect with you. Sen…
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#155 - The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius
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Jennifer Iverson interviews Kendra Adachi about her new book, The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius. You can connect with Kendra through: Her Website: thelazygeniuscollective.com Her Podcast: The Lazy Genius Instagram: @thelazygenius Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in person near you. We'd love to connect with you. Send u…
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Welcome to Episode 108 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today's episode is short and sweet, with a mini-life update and my encouragement on making lists. Some of the resources I mention include: PowerSheets: Use code ANDREAFORTENBERRY for 10% off your order of $25+. * Any List MOMCON Full Circle by Andrea Barber.* Monk on Netflix "Still W…
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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s 3Rs of Friendship meeting plan by Amberly Neese, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in person near you. We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or emai…
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Jennifer Iverson talks with Molly DeFrank, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about our relationship with technology, how to implement a digital detox as a leader and how to create healthy habits with screens. Molly DeFrank is the author of Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. She helps free families from their addictions to devi…
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Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. As moms and leaders, we hold a lot of responsibilities, but we also have a desire to be present with the people that are important to us. How is it possible to love people well and not neglect our obligations? Jen…
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Jennifer Iverson chats with Debra Fileta about the pervasive anxiety and burnout many women experience today. Debra shares wisdom as a licensed professional counselor and author of Soul Care; Find Life-Giving Rhythms, Live Restored, Avoid Burnout, and Discover Unspeakable Joy. You can connect with Debra via: Her website: debrafileta.com Instagram: …
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Welcome to Episode 107 of The Perfectionist’s Guideto Mothering! Today I’m chatting with Barb Roose. Barb is an author, and speaker at conferences such as theAspire Women’s Event Tour, Proverbs 31 She Speaks Conference, UMC Leadership Summit and other national platforms. She is a regular contributor to (in)courage, Crosswalk, andiBelieve. Barb is t…
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In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry shares about MOMCON and why you should be there. She also chats with Jenn Kautsch (aka the SoberSis), one of our MOMCON workshop presenters. Get your tickets to MOMCON at momcon.co! Jenn is the founder and creator of the SoberSis community and leader in the "Sober Curious" movement. It's her passion and life's ca…
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In this month’s Table Talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Leadership is Important meeting plan, by Pastor Aaron Stewart, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a s…
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E106: The Power of Surrendering the Secret
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Welcome to Episode 106 of The Perfectionist’s Guideto Mothering! Today I’m chatting with Lori Schumaker. I do want to let you know that in today’s episode we are talking about a hard topic that isn’t for little ears. So if your kids are around, hit pause and come back to it when you get a chance. Here’s a little bit about Lori: Her life story embod…
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In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry talks with Monica Rovira, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about the benefits of community and what it looks like for our MomCo Meetups in Latin America. Monica is Colombian by birth and Guatemalan by heart. She is the MomCo Global Regional Manager for Latin America and an Executive Leadership Coach for …
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Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry gives five tips to improve your public speaking. Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in person near you. We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message o…
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E105: The Power of the Enneagram for Moms
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Get your Restore: Soul Care for Moms tickets here! Welcome to Episode 105 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m chatting with Beth McCord, founder of Your Enneagram Coach. Her newest book, The Enneagram for Moms*, is the book she wishes she had as a mother. Some of the resources we mention include: Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund* E…
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Jennifer Iverson chats with Toni Collier, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about how you can be broken and still worthy, or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things. Toni Collier is the founder of an international women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to hea…
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In this month’s Table Talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Streamline Your Decisions meeting plan, by Alli Worthington, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a scr…
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Welcome to Episode 104 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m chatting with Patrice Burrell Grant about the power of prayer in motherhood. She is the author of a few books, WarriorSlay, a devotional book on the power of worship and prayer. She has also written Living My Best Life, a Bible study for single women. Her latest work, Be St…
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Sherri Crandall chats with Lisa Steven of Hope House Colorado about how The MomCo was instrumental in her journey as a mom and leader. Lisa also shares about her new book, A Place to Belong. ICYMI: We've moved to weekly episodes! We would love for you to help us spread the word. First, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then take a …
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We've moved to weekly episodes! We would love for you to help us spread the word. First, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We’ll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes! Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts …
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Welcome to Episode 103 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m chatting with Nicole Williams. Nicole is an author, speaker, and forgiveness coach, is committed to helping people transform their lives by letting go of resentment, anger, and paralyzing unforgiveness. She's developing a six-week course, Forgiveness School: Finding Freedom…
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Andrea Fortenberry chats with Hannah Bolvi of Operation Christmas Child about the power of a simple shoebox and how MomCo moms and leaders can get involved. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your soc…
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In this month's Table Talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Passionate for People meeting plan, by Krista Gilbert, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a screensho…
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Welcome to Episode 102 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m interviewing Chris and Julie Bennett. Chris Bennett is a pastor, storyteller, writer, and producer originally from Dallas, Texas. Julie Bennett is a writer, producer, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor from Edmond, Oklahoma. Together, Chris and Julie are the founders of …
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In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry talks with Pastor Aaron Stewart, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about three lessons he’s learned in his years of leadership. Pastor Aaron is a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for families and children. With a heart dedicated to cultivating a thriving community within the University Place Pre…
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We've moved to weekly episodes! We would love for you to help us spread the word. First, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We’ll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes! Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts …
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Welcome to Episode 101 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! In this episode, I'm interviewing my friend Stacey Morgan. We chat about her current season and have a follow-up conversation to our friendship series from a few summers ago. A few handy links include: The Perfectionist's Guide to Friendship - E51 Stacey's website: staceymorgan200…
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In this episode, Sherri Crandall talks with Krista Gilbert, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about true hospitality and how it’s much simpler than we may realize. Krista Gilbert is a life coach, author, speaker, and co-host of the popular podcasts Our Time To Rise and Leaders Thrive Here. As a Life Designer, she’s on a mission to help othe…
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Welcome to Episode 100 of The Perfectionist's Guide toMothering! For this celebration, we have a special host, Stacey Morgan, who is interviewing Andrea all about the podcast, what she's learned, who her dream guest is and more! A few handy links include: The Perfectionist's Guide to Friendship - E51 Stacey's website: staceymorgan2000.com Stacey's …
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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Be Extra meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. You can find Sherri's email newsletter signup here. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own grou…
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Executive Leadership Coaches Andrea Fortenberry and Destiny Leahy chat about how MomCo leaders can use summer effectively, as both a time to rest and prepare for the year ahead. They share five helpful principles to help you and your team. Helpful links referenced in this episode include: MomCo Coordinator Community FB Group MomCo Training Site: tr…
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Happy Mother's Day and welcome to Episode 99 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I have the pleasure of sharing my friend, Colleen Engle, and her words with you. Grab a tissue because you're likely going to need it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support…
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Welcome to Episode 98 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today we're talking about battling burnout. Some of the resources I mention in this episode include: Maycember by The Holderness Family It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping by Lisa-Jo Baker* Out of the Ordinary Podcast Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: Instagram @andr…
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Sherri Crandall interviews Katherine Wolf about her story and how she lives a hopeful life despite suffering. Katherine Wolf is a survivor and advocate who leverages her redemptive story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. Her latest book, Treasures in the Dark, is available now. In 2017, she and her husband Jay…
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#134 - April Bonus - Say Yes to Awkward Leadership
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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Say Yes to Awkward Leadership meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with yo…
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Welcome to Episode 97 of The Perfectionist’s Guide toMothering! Today I’m chatting with my friend BeckyBeresford. Becky lives in North Carolina and is happily outnumbered by her husband and three wonderfulboys. She is an author, speaker, and coach with a master's certificate in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship from Moody Theological Seminary. B…
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MomCo Vice Presidents, Sherri Crandall and Kelli Smith, share all about our new theme for next year, Wild Hope. You can watch our theme reveal video, take a look at a sneak peek of our curriculum and more here. Head here to find more information about renewing your Meetup. Want to find a MomCo Meetup to join? Or maybe you want to start your own! We…
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Sometimes it can feel intimidating or overwhelming to talk about what Jesus has done in your life. In this episode, Jennifer Iverson and Melodi Leih talk about how to share your Jesus story simply and powerfully. Want to find a MomCo Meetup to join? Or maybe you want to start your own! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on In…
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#131 - March Bonus - Mother From Your Worth (Part 2)
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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the rest of the discussion questions found in this year’s Mother From Your Worth meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. …
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#130 - March Bonus - Mother From Your Worth (Part 1)
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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Mother From Your Worth meeting plan. Tune into Part 2 next week! If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd lo…
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Welcome to Episode 96 of The Perfectionist’s Guide toMothering! Today we're talking about contentment. Some of the resources I mention in this episode include: Philippians 4:11-13 Girls with Swords by Lisa Bevere* The MomCo Leader Podcast The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman* The Next Right Thing Podcast Just a reminder that you can connect wit…
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In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry interviews Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of Growing Slow, to talk about how to embrace a growing slow mindset and live in your season. Jennifer Dukes Lee is a storyteller and a grace dweller. She is also the author of Stuff I'd Only Tell God, It’s All Under Control, and other books. Once upon a time, she didn’t beli…
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Welcome to Episode 95 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m chatting with my friend Megan Wright. Megan believes that her assignment from God is to help women find confidence in Christ. Her exuberant passion for scripture has brought the Bibleto life in a fresh way for audiences across the country. She boldly teaches how to experienc…
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