Lilies and Manna

Manna Crumbs for Parents: preparing for General Conference with young children

Today's episode is all about.. you guessed it.. General Conference!
Seth and I talk all about ways to prepare for this weekend with young children.. which we all know can potentially bring some 'crumb'y moments trying to focus on the messages given while also calming tantrums, entertaining toddlers, cleaning messes.. etc. etc.
However, we have found there can be many ways to prepare ourselves and our children to have a spiritually fulfilling General Conference weekend, not in spite of young children but because of them!
Using Mosiah 2 as our guide, we find ways in which we can prepare to hear the words of the Lord just as the people in the Book of Mormon prepared to hear the words of King Benjamin.
We invite those listening to also open up to Mosiah 2 this week to find personalized ways to make this weekend a sacred and personal experience with Jesus Christ for you as parents as well as for your young children.

Manna with Amanda (part 2): overcoming negative body image through Jesus Christ

Today's episode is so impactful and important especially as women and mothers in today's world!
This episode with Amanda includes:
*ways to overcome negative body image, especially in motherhood
*how to avoid comparisons to other women's bodies on social media
*the ultimate purpose of our bodies in His plan
*how Jesus Christ can help us replace negative thoughts about our bodies and rise above the adversary's attacks
*invitations of how to incorporate these truths and tips in daily life

Manna with Amanda (Part 1)- tips for traveling with young children and what traveling can teach about the gospel and motherhood

Amanda shares her experiences of traveling the world with her husband and young daughter, while giving multiple tips and insights to help listeners' with their own travel experiences with their children.
This fun episode is something I'm so excited for you all to listen to, especially to hear Amanda share what traveling has taught her about the gospel and motherhood, and ultimately Jesus Christ. 

Manna with Me: -Birthday Episode- 30 Things I Know For Sure

For my 30th birthday I recorded this special episode where I share 30 things that I know for sure.
It is my hope that those listening will take time to ponder on the things that you know for sure, and that you will share these things with your loved ones.
I know that as we especially focus on daily testifying of the things we know for sure to our children, that one day they will be able to say of us... 'we did not doubt our mothers knew it.'

Manna with Shauna: refill your soul with Jesus Christ in daily motherhood

Shauna, creator of app 'Refill My Soul', joins me in today's manna episode as we talk about ways mothers can find moments of peace and connection with God even during our busy lives and schedules. 
 
Shauna does a live meditation at the 10 minute mark specifically for mothers and I promise it will be a sacred moment in your day to feel closer to the Savior. 
 
If you want to feel the Spirit empowering you and comforting you as a mother.. you don't want to miss this episode!
 
Shauna's meditations she invites you to listen to that you can find on her app 'Refill My Soul":
 
Intentional Living: End My Day meditation
Fear 3 meditation
 
 

Manna with Me: where I’ve been and where every mother should go

Do you feel in a motherhood or spiritual slump?
Do you feel mentally stuffed but spiritually hungry?
Do you feel easily overstimulated or frustrated with your children?
Do you wish you felt closer to Heavenly Father and the Savior?
 
In today's episode I talk about where I've been these past couple of weeks, and how where I've been has helped me with each of these things that I had been feeling.
It is my hope that mothers who answered yes to any of these questions can feel motivated to go where I've been, and know how it can truly help drastically deepen their relationship with Him and their families. 

Quickbread of Drop by Drop Conversion: Book of Mormon, garments, temple and the sacrament

In today's episode, Katey and I talk about ways that we strive to fill our lamps 'drop by drop' through our daily actions that ultimately help us strengthen our personal relationships with Jesus Christ.
From daily Book of Mormon reading to the daily wearing of our temple garments, we discuss ways to fill our vessels with converting drops that will truly light our way back to Him in the tumultuous world we live in. 

Quickbread with Katey: The Oil of Personal Conversion

In today's episode, Katey and I feast upon the story of the Ten Virgins and focus on why it is essential to have the oil of personal conversion in our lamps, and how doing so creates a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. 
Talks Referenced:
"Abide the Day in Christ" by Sister Amy Wright 
"Converted Unto the Lord" by Elder Bednar
"If Ye Had Known Me" by Elder Bednar

Manna with Taylor: how Jesus can relate to us in motherhood and comparing our home to His

Taylor Cutler is the creator and host of Reverently, Quietly podcast and Instagram page, where she provides guided gospel meditations to help those listening take time to ponder and focus on the things that matter most.
You will find the following among many Christ centered topics in today's episode:
*things Jesus said that we as mothers can relate to
*comparing our homes to God's home, the temple, instead of comparing to others' picture perfect homes we see online. 
*importance of feasting on the Gospel of Jesus Christ through study and meditation to help us in the hard moments of motherhood

Manna Crumbs for Parents: thinking Celestial in ’crumb’y parenthood moments

In today's episode, we take the everyday 'crumb'y moments that we as parents go through with young children and discuss different ways we can 'think Celestial' as President Nelson counseled in His most recent General Conference address. 
 
 
 
 
Talks referenced:
 
"Think Celestial!" -President Russell M. Nelson