Lilies and Manna

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

Manna with Sara: the importance of General Conference and following the prophet as a mother in today’s world

Today is a special episode leading up to General Conference, focused ultimately on how prophets truly are a type and shadow of Jesus Christ. I am joined by Sara Phelps who runs the Instagram account @Iamsaraphelps, where she testifies boldly of living prophets and of Jesus Christ.
Using Sheri Dew's talk "Prophets Can See Around Corners" as our guide throughout the episode, Sara shares ways we can prioritize the words from General Conference and the words from prophets in our daily lives as mothers. 
 
Sara's invitation:
D&C 1
 
Talks referenced:
"Prophets Can See Around Corners" by Sheri Dew
"Stand Forever" by Lawrence E. Corbridge
"Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with President Nelson"—May 2022
"A Living Prophet for the Latter Days" by Allen D. Haynie
 
A special thank you to MTC for Kids for the giveaway in today's episode!

Lily Petal: abiding with Jesus Christ in motherhood

"Abide with us." A simple plea from the disciples on the Road to Emmaus that all of us mothers can learn from as we apply the principle of 'abide' to our daily lives.
Today's episode talks about ways we can recognize moments the Savior abides with us in motherhood, as well as ways that we can abide with our Savior and our children daily.
 
Invitations this week: 
"Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me" by David A Bednar 
3 Nephi 17

Manna with Elisabeth: the importance of sharing stories from Jesus Christ’s life with our children

Today's Manna episode is with Elisabeth Child, creator and host of Sword of Truth Podcast, a resource for children to learn stories from Jesus Christ's life using scriptures and songs. 
Elisabeth shares her testimony of Jesus Christ, the importance of sharing stories from His life, and young children's ability to truly understand and apply His teachings.
Toward the end of this episode will be a special portion for children to listen to a story from Jesus Christ's life, as well as be given an invitation to do this week as a family. (starting at 42:30)
 

Consider the Stroller: making walks a sacred experience with Jesus Christ

In today's Lily episode, we consider how the stroller can be a reminder to us of Jesus Christ and imagine ourselves in a specific story from His life. We remember ways that we can invite Him and His presence into our lives, specifically ways we can feel close to Him on our walks with our children. 
 
Consider doing one of the following invitations this week:
 
Read and watch the Bible video depicting these scriptures:  Luke 24:13–33
Read or listen to the talk: The Power of Scripture by Elder Scott 
Memorize a scripture and recite that to your child on your next walk
 

Manna with Katie: from overstimulation and anxiety to consecration and acknowledgment of His hand in motherhood

Katie shares ways that she finds Jesus Christ in the ever changing challenges and anxieties of motherhood. Katie shares practical as well as gospel-centered ways in which she is able to remember Him and keep Him central in her life and in motherhood.
Katie’s Invitation: By Divine Design by Elder Rasband https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/by-divine-design?lang=eng

Lily Petal: church with young children

In today's episode, it is my hope to help young moms like myself who feel the struggle of going to church with children who can be loud, messy, and restless. During this episode, I share ways that moms can develop a Christ-centered mindset to help Sundays be a special and sacred experience even amidst cheerio throwing, disrupting tantrums, and hallway walkabouts. 
Invitation this week: Suffer the Little Children:
Luke 18:15–17
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2011-10-0064-suffer-the-little-children-to-come-unto-me?lang=eng

Manna with Madeline: finding Christ in new motherhood

Madeline shares her beautiful testimony of Jesus Christ as well as special experiences she has had as a new mother. 
Madeline's spiritual wisdom, love for her Savior, and insights into new motherhood is inspiring and truly will lead those listening closer to Jesus Christ, as it did for me during this interview. 
 

Consider the Phone: Part 2

In today's episode, we focus on ways that we can show our children and our Savior that we love them by the way in which we use our phones daily.
By remembering Christ centered principles as well as practical phone management tips, we as mothers can be more present for our children as well as present for promptings from the Holy Ghost to guide us in life and motherhood.