Are you ready to listen in on some practical, inspiring and fun conversations on leadership, lovingly welcoming moms and sharing Jesus? Join our Leadership Experience team as we sit down with some of our friends and talk about how God wants to use us to lead the women in our community to be better mothers, wives and children of God.
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Welcome to the Momcozy Village - Together We Grow. Dive into candid conversations with host Lalaina Rabary, a devoted mom to a lively two-year-old daughter from Momcozy Team, alongside maternity experts and remarkable moms. Together, we'll explore the highs and lows of motherhood and uncover new possibilities for personal growth. In each episode, you'll have the opportunity to hear practical parenting tips tailored to your needs, inspiring mom stories, and receive essential tips on self-care ...
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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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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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Introducing the Momcozy Village - Together We Grow Podcast
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They say it takes a village to raise a child. But what about the mom who feels lonely and isolated; who supports her? Join your host, Lalaina Rabary every two weeks for light-hearted and fun chats with special guests about their motherhood journey. You'll also hear a sprinkling of expert tips and inspiring stories from the Momcozy community. So, wh…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Soul Care 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. Send us a direct message …
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Releasing Control – Jennifer Iverson and Stacey Morgan talk about the challenge of delegating and releasing control as a leader. "If you can't delegate for yourself, delegate for the sake of those you're leading and working with." - Stacey Morgan You can connect with Stacey Morgan here: (staceymorgan2000.com) Learn more about The MomCo! Find a grou…
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Executive Leadership Coaches Andrea Fortenberry and Laurie Jarvis talk about a new perspective: how seeing ourselves through God’s eyes can help us see and love others better. Book Recommendation: I Said This, You Heard That by Kathleen Edelman *MomCo Leaders have access to our curriculum videos from Kathleen, called A Grown Up's Guide to Your Kids…
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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Say Yes 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. Send us a direct message on…
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Join Andrea Fortenberry and Jennifer Iverson as they share three practical things you can do to keep (or re-establish) your momentum as a mom and leader.By MomCo Leaders
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#123 - A New Name with guest, Mandy Arioto
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In this first episode as The MomCo Leader Podcast, Sherri Crandall and our President and CEO, Mandy Arioto, chat all about the transition from MOPS to The MomCo. Exciting things are ahead! View our Founder's Video and hear more about our rebrand. Check out the Motherhood Today study in partnership with Barna. Get your new MomCo merch today!…
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Sherri Crandall and Jennifer Iverson announce some exciting updates for the podcast, including a new co-host. Learn about a few of our favorite things and end-of-the-year rhythms. Sherri Crandall - VP of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience Jennifer Iverson - Associate Director of Leadership Development Andrea Fortenberry - Executive Leaders…
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Episode 121: Four Phases of Life Transitions
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Our lives as moms and leaders are full of transitions. Kelli Jordan and Jennifer Iverson talk about the different phases of transitions and our responses to them. Nicki Koziarz's book, "Your New Now" defines the Four Phases of Life Transitions as: Development Separation Cultivation Finishing Follow Kelli Jordan at her blog, Looking for Good.…
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Episode 120: Embracing Discomfort, Embracing Risk
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For some of us, the fear of failure holds us back from trying new things. Stacey Morgan, Executive Leadership Coach, shares how she quieted that fear in her life and became less risk adverse. Stacey shares some great tips to help us move out of our comfort zones to help build our resiliency.By MOPS Leaders
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Jeannie Blackmer is an author and MOPS staffer who lives in Boulder, Colorado. She's been writing professionally for more than 30 years and her favorite type of writing is storytelling. Today Jeannie tells her own story of loss and rebuilding and shares with us what she learned about God in the process. jeannieblackmer.com Verse mentioned in this e…
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Episode 118: Strengthening Your Relationship with the Church
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Jennifer Iverson chats with Kelli Smith, VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships about the brand new Barna study, Motherhood Today. Learn interesting data to share with your church leadership and how your group can help reach moms and families in your community. Moms need community Churches can meet that need. Moms are valuable to a child's fait…
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Episode 117: Grief and Healing After Loss
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October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss month. Because we know many moms experience this, Sherri Crandall talks with Heather Baker about her experience and how we can support moms and walk alongside them in their grief.By MOPS Leaders
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Episode 116: Three Ways to Combat Burnout
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In this Say Yes year, Jennifer chats with Sarah Ferraro about what it means to say yes intentionally, not say yes to everything. These tips can help us combat the burnout that can plague moms and leaders. Items Mentioned in episode: Connections: the Podcast, episode 51 The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction Organizati…
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Episode 115: Am I Qualified to Be a Leader?
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Have you ever asked yourself that question? Kelli Jordan and Jennifer Iverson give you the answer as they chat through what it takes to be a leader.By MOPS Leaders
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Did you know MOPS is in over 72 countries? Sherri Crandall chats with Global Managers Monica Rovira and Destiny Leahy about everything happing in MOPS Latin America and MOPS Africa. Get involved with our Global Sisterhood.By MOPS Leaders
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We are excited to see groups kick off the Say Yes year. As leaders, you are not behind! MOPS provides all the resources you need to plan your year. Don’t reinvent the wheel -listen as Kelli and Jennifer share what MOPS has already created for you. Every meeting should include three elements: Invite: Market Group tab at leader.mops.org Manage Group …
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Our theme verse for this Say Yes year talks about the small things in life. Jennifer sits down with Executive Leadership Coach, Andrea Fortenberry, and talks through the five times the phrase “small” is mentioned in our theme write up. A self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, Andrea offers a unique perspective on how to approach the small things…
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While distractions, forgetfulness, and technology dependency might feel like surface-level issues, author and speaker Katie Westenberg asks what is the bigger cost of living a distracted life? Kelli and Katie talk about Katie’s new book, But Then She Remembered: How to Give God Your Full Attention in a Distracted World, where Katie highlights the f…
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Summer can be fun, but it can also be stressful to manage kids and work. Executive Leadership Coach, Laurie Jarvis, and Jennifer Iverson share their best tips for how to approach the season without guilt.By MOPS Leaders
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This is the year to make some moves. This is the year we will SAY YES. Join Sherri Crandall and Kelli Jordan as we chat about what "Say Yes" means to us and what it looks like lived out. It’s amazing how one little word can change your life. Curious about what MOPS is? Visit sneakpeek.mops.org for a look at what "Say Yes" and MOPS looks like.…
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Episode 108 - What Does it Mean to Leave a Legacy?
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Sherri Crandall invited the daughters of MOPS legend, Janis Kugler, to share the leadership lessons their mom wanted every woman to know. Kelli and Karri share the 15 "P" words that guided how Janis lived her life. Present - Matt 6:25 People - 1 John 4:18 Prayer - Phil 4:6 Peace - Phil 4:7 Purpose - Rom 8:28 Pain - Psalm 6:1-10 Presence - Isaiah 43…
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Episode 107 - What We Learned from We Go Together
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How have you lived the theme out this year? Kelli reflects on the We Go Together year with Executive Leadership Coach, Melodi Leih. Did you dream bigger, risk greater, and love better? Kelli and Melodi talk through the three challenges to Expect Good Things, Show Up, and Be Unoffendable. Mentioned in this episode: How to Human by Carlos Whittaker W…
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Jennifer chats with Sarah Ferraro about what happened when their group suddenly had to come up with more funds. Hear some great fundraising ideas that will be more money for less work. Grocery Stores: In Denver, King Soopers offers a program to give back to your organization. Kingsoopers.com You can find information at Look for grocery stores owned…
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Pastor Nirup Alphonse and Sherri Crandall unpack the idea that bold leadership is living in the conviction of doing the next good thing. How can we incorporate boldness in our invitations to relationship? Friendships, MOPS, church - they all start with an invitation.By MOPS Leaders
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Are you the kind of leader that panics and tries to do everything before a deadline or the kind of leader that sees the deadline coming and just gives up, knowing it can't be all done? You might be dealing with a touch of perfectionism! Jennifer chats with Andrea Fortenberry about ways to combat that spirit of perfectionism as a leader. Andrea give…
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Offense obscures our vision. It literally changes what we see. If we can look past the offense, we can see people in new, amazing ways. Kelli Jordan shares some tips for how we can live unoffended, or at least strive to.By MOPS Leaders
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