MOM is Ministry Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:51:05 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2528093 en-us © 2026 MOM is Ministry yes cc5d7caa-f458-54a4-845c-63448bef7c88 MOM is Ministry episodic false Mom is Ministry is the weekly podcast for faith-filled moms who want to grow closer to God while navigating the beautiful chaos of raising kids. Hosted by Mercedes, a single mom, entrepreneur, and Jesus follower, each episode is a mix of real-life stories, biblical encouragement, and practical wisdom for your motherhood journey.


From finding joy and peace in single motherhood, to rediscovering your identity in Christ, to learning how to serve God in the everyday moments—this is your space for honest conversations and heart-level encouragement.


Whether you’re folding laundry, running errands, or hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of quiet—grab your coffee and join us.


New episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.


Because being a mom is more than a role—it’s ministry. And you’re doing better 


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) MOM is Ministry https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uo18xjn5q2wklom5nrjoe20cta3s?.jpg MOM is Ministry Episode 7: Navigating Season w/ Dr. Isha Episode 7: Navigating Season w/ Dr. Isha Life doesn’t always unfold the way we plan—and motherhood, faith, and purpose often come with unexpected turns. In this episode of Mom Is Ministry, I sit down with Dr. Isha for a powerful and honest conversation about navigating life’s seasons and embracing change when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain.

We talk about how God uses every season—especially the unexpected ones—to grow us, refine us, and reposition us for what’s next. Dr. Isha shares wisdom on trusting God through transitions, releasing control, and finding peace when life looks different than you imagined.

If you’re in a season of waiting, shifting, or redefining who you are, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in, be encouraged, and be reminded that no season is wasted in God’s hands.

]]> Life doesn’t always unfold the way we plan—and motherhood, faith, and purpose often come with unexpected turns. In this episode of Mom Is Ministry, I sit down with Dr. Isha for a powerful and honest conversation about navigating life’s seasons and embracing change when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain.

We talk about how God uses every season—especially the unexpected ones—to grow us, refine us, and reposition us for what’s next. Dr. Isha shares wisdom on trusting God through transitions, releasing control, and finding peace when life looks different than you imagined.

If you’re in a season of waiting, shifting, or redefining who you are, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in, be encouraged, and be reminded that no season is wasted in God’s hands.

]]> MOM is Ministry Buzzsprout-18344713 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 3529 7 full false Mom Guilt vs. God’s Grace Mom Guilt vs. God’s Grace Mom guilt is real. It sneaks in when we lose our patience, compare ourselves to other moms, or feel like we’re not doing “enough.” But here’s the good news: guilt is not from God. His Word says in Romans 8:1, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

In this episode of Mom is Ministry, Mercedes opens up about the weight of mom guilt and how God invites us into His grace instead of shame. She shares how even in the chaos of motherhood, God’s grace shows up—sometimes with correction, sometimes with comfort, always with love.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Why mom guilt is so common and what it really reveals about your heart.
  • What scripture says about condemnation vs. grace.
  • Personal stories of how the Holy Spirit steps in during parenting moments.
  • Practical ways to release guilt and rest in God’s truth.
  • Encouragement to stop striving for “perfect” and start leaning into “faithful.”

If you’ve been feeling the pressure of mom guilt, let this episode remind you: You are not called to be a perfect mom—you are called to be a faithful one. And God’s grace is more than enough.

]]> Mom guilt is real. It sneaks in when we lose our patience, compare ourselves to other moms, or feel like we’re not doing “enough.” But here’s the good news: guilt is not from God. His Word says in Romans 8:1, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

In this episode of Mom is Ministry, Mercedes opens up about the weight of mom guilt and how God invites us into His grace instead of shame. She shares how even in the chaos of motherhood, God’s grace shows up—sometimes with correction, sometimes with comfort, always with love.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Why mom guilt is so common and what it really reveals about your heart.
  • What scripture says about condemnation vs. grace.
  • Personal stories of how the Holy Spirit steps in during parenting moments.
  • Practical ways to release guilt and rest in God’s truth.
  • Encouragement to stop striving for “perfect” and start leaning into “faithful.”

If you’ve been feeling the pressure of mom guilt, let this episode remind you: You are not called to be a perfect mom—you are called to be a faithful one. And God’s grace is more than enough.

]]> MOM is Ministry Buzzsprout-17951012 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1087 full false Episode 5: Rest in the Chaos: A Gift and Command of God Episode 5: Rest in the Chaos: A Gift and Command of God As moms, it can feel like we’re on duty from the moment our eyes open until bedtime—and sometimes even in the middle of the night. The chaos of motherhood, business, housework, and everything in between can leave us feeling like there’s no room to breathe. But here’s the truth: rest is not a luxury, it’s a command and a gift from God.

In this episode of Mom is Ministry, Mercedes shares why honoring the Sabbath and creating rhythms of rest is an act of obedience and trust in God. She opens up about her own struggles with feeling like she’s “lacking,” and how she’s learning to take things one day at a time, remembering that with Christ, she lacks nothing.

You’ll hear practical ways to build rest into your daily life, encouragement to see motherhood itself as ministry, and a heartfelt prayer over you and your children.

✨ Key Takeaways:

  • Why the Sabbath is both a command and a gift.
  • How rest is an act of worship, not weakness.
  • Practical ways to create space for rest in motherhood.
  • Why being “a mom IS ministry” in every moment of the day.

If you’ve been running on empty, this episode is your reminder: Mama, you are enough in Him—and rest is holy.

]]> As moms, it can feel like we’re on duty from the moment our eyes open until bedtime—and sometimes even in the middle of the night. The chaos of motherhood, business, housework, and everything in between can leave us feeling like there’s no room to breathe. But here’s the truth: rest is not a luxury, it’s a command and a gift from God.

In this episode of Mom is Ministry, Mercedes shares why honoring the Sabbath and creating rhythms of rest is an act of obedience and trust in God. She opens up about her own struggles with feeling like she’s “lacking,” and how she’s learning to take things one day at a time, remembering that with Christ, she lacks nothing.

You’ll hear practical ways to build rest into your daily life, encouragement to see motherhood itself as ministry, and a heartfelt prayer over you and your children.

✨ Key Takeaways:

  • Why the Sabbath is both a command and a gift.
  • How rest is an act of worship, not weakness.
  • Practical ways to create space for rest in motherhood.
  • Why being “a mom IS ministry” in every moment of the day.

If you’ve been running on empty, this episode is your reminder: Mama, you are enough in Him—and rest is holy.

]]> https://linktr.ee/momisministry MOM is Ministry Buzzsprout-17900478 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1227 christian motherhood, christian podcast, christian parenting, faith filled motherhood 5 full false Episode 4 – Mom Talk w/ Shanell Jones - Faith, Family, and Motherhood in Action Episode 4 – Mom Talk w/ Shanell Jones - Faith, Family, and Motherhood in Action In this special Mom Talk episode of Mom is Ministry, I sit down with Shanell Jones to talk all things motherhood, ministry, and faith. Shanell shares openly about how her walk with God has shaped the way she parents, the way she shows up in her marriage, and how she continues to serve with joy in the middle of everyday life.

From navigating the ups and downs of mom life, to leaning on her faith in tough seasons, this conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and real talk that every mom can relate to.

✨ Join us for a powerful conversation that reminds us: when we put God at the center, it changes everything—our homes, our families, and even the way we mother.


Please be sure to follow Shanell and her journey and keep up with all of her upcoming projects: 

Instagram: @ShanellMcCoyJones and @RestoringMotherhoodVillage

]]> In this special Mom Talk episode of Mom is Ministry, I sit down with Shanell Jones to talk all things motherhood, ministry, and faith. Shanell shares openly about how her walk with God has shaped the way she parents, the way she shows up in her marriage, and how she continues to serve with joy in the middle of everyday life.

From navigating the ups and downs of mom life, to leaning on her faith in tough seasons, this conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and real talk that every mom can relate to.

✨ Join us for a powerful conversation that reminds us: when we put God at the center, it changes everything—our homes, our families, and even the way we mother.


Please be sure to follow Shanell and her journey and keep up with all of her upcoming projects: 

Instagram: @ShanellMcCoyJones and @RestoringMotherhoodVillage

]]> MOM is Ministry Buzzsprout-17798149 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 3560 full false 🎙 Episode 3 – Raising Disciples + Nurturing Spiritual Gifts in Your Children 🎙 Episode 3 – Raising Disciples + Nurturing Spiritual Gifts in Your Children As moms, we’re not just raising kids—we’re raising disciples. In this episode of Mom is Ministry, I’m sharing how we can intentionally point our children to Jesus and create a home where faith flourishes. From everyday conversations to prayer time, to recognizing and nurturing the spiritual gifts God has placed in them, you’ll hear practical ways to lead your children closer to Christ.

Whether your child is already showing signs of their calling, or you’re simply learning how to introduce faith in your home, this episode is full of encouragement, scripture, and wisdom for the journey.

✨ Listen in to be reminded: your greatest ministry may just be the little hearts you’re shaping for God’s kingdom.

]]> As moms, we’re not just raising kids—we’re raising disciples. In this episode of Mom is Ministry, I’m sharing how we can intentionally point our children to Jesus and create a home where faith flourishes. From everyday conversations to prayer time, to recognizing and nurturing the spiritual gifts God has placed in them, you’ll hear practical ways to lead your children closer to Christ.

Whether your child is already showing signs of their calling, or you’re simply learning how to introduce faith in your home, this episode is full of encouragement, scripture, and wisdom for the journey.

✨ Listen in to be reminded: your greatest ministry may just be the little hearts you’re shaping for God’s kingdom.

]]> MOM is Ministry Buzzsprout-17777809 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1207 full false Episode 2: How God Led Me as a Single Mom Episode 2: How God Led Me as a Single Mom Being a single mom isn’t easy—but it’s not without joy, peace, and purpose when you let God lead the way. In this episode of Mom is Ministry, I’m sharing my personal testimony of how God guided me through the unexpected journey of single motherhood.

From the moments I felt overwhelmed and unsure, to the times His presence gave me strength and clarity, this is my story of finding freedom and faith in the middle of it all.

If you’re a single mom—or just a mama walking through a hard season—this episode is for you. My prayer is that you’ll hear hope, encouragement, and the reminder that God hasn’t forgotten you.

✨ Tune in for real talk, scripture, and encouragement for every mom walking by faith.

]]> Being a single mom isn’t easy—but it’s not without joy, peace, and purpose when you let God lead the way. In this episode of Mom is Ministry, I’m sharing my personal testimony of how God guided me through the unexpected journey of single motherhood.

From the moments I felt overwhelmed and unsure, to the times His presence gave me strength and clarity, this is my story of finding freedom and faith in the middle of it all.

If you’re a single mom—or just a mama walking through a hard season—this episode is for you. My prayer is that you’ll hear hope, encouragement, and the reminder that God hasn’t forgotten you.

✨ Tune in for real talk, scripture, and encouragement for every mom walking by faith.

]]> MOM is Ministry Buzzsprout-17742054 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1230 Christian single mom testimony, How God led me as a single mother, Faith encouragement for moms, Christian motherhood podcast 2 full false Episode 1: What God Taught Me Through Motherhood Episode 1: What God Taught Me Through Motherhood Motherhood has been my greatest teacher—and God has been my greatest guide. In this first episode of Mom is Ministry, I’m sharing my personal journey of how becoming a mom transformed my faith, my perspective, and my purpose.From sleepless nights to unexpected blessings, these are the lessons God revealed to me in the everyday moments of parenting. If you’ve ever wondered how motherhood could draw you closer to Him, this is your invitation to lean in, be encouraged, and remember—you’re not just raising children, you’re raising kingdom builders.✨ Listen in for encouragement, scripture, and real-life moments that remind us: being a mom is holy work.


]]> Motherhood has been my greatest teacher—and God has been my greatest guide. In this first episode of Mom is Ministry, I’m sharing my personal journey of how becoming a mom transformed my faith, my perspective, and my purpose.From sleepless nights to unexpected blessings, these are the lessons God revealed to me in the everyday moments of parenting. If you’ve ever wondered how motherhood could draw you closer to Him, this is your invitation to lean in, be encouraged, and remember—you’re not just raising children, you’re raising kingdom builders.✨ Listen in for encouragement, scripture, and real-life moments that remind us: being a mom is holy work.


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