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Delighted Motherhood

Delighted Motherhood

By: Kira Nelson
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The Delighted Motherhood Podcast is devoted to applying biblical principles to everyday motherhood as we delight ourselves in the Lord and in the calling that He has given to us.


Kira is a homeschool mom to four young boys, wife to James, a Bible teacher at her church, writer, podcaster and seminary student. But more than anything else, she’s a Christian who is loved by her Savior. And that changes everything.

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Episodes
  • Of Spiritual Good: The Gift of Fasting

    Of Spiritual Good: The Gift of Fasting
    May 27 2026

    Some Christian authors describe fasting as the most feared and misunderstood discipline, and perhaps the least practiced in the Christian church. Why? What stops Christians from fasting?

    Listen in as James walks us through a definition of Christian fasting as well as why and how to engage in fasting as parents.

    Like all spiritual disciplines or ordinary means of God’s grace, through fasting, Christians engage Scriptural patterns with the aim to become more like Jesus.

    1 Tim. 4:7-10. “[Discipline] yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come . . . because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.”

    “There is no virtue in fallen man by which he can make himself more godly; there
    is, however, virtue in the divinely appointed means of grace. If we, by the power
    of the Holy Spirit, mortify the deeds of the body (through fasting), we shall grow
    in grace, but the glory of such change will be God’s alone.” David Smith.

    John Calvin: “since fasting is a holy exercise both for the humbling of
    men and for their confession of humility why should we use it less than
    the ancients did in similar need?”
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    49 mins
  • The Magic of Motherhood: Meeting Baby #5

    The Magic of Motherhood: Meeting Baby #5
    May 23 2026

    The Nelson Family welcomed sweet Katherine Grace Nelson on April 1st 2026. Sweet Katie has been a joy and a delight to all of us. Listen in for a brief update about life with five kids and the magic of Christ centered motherhood.
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    22 mins
  • Classical Education in an Unhurried Home | Cara Schmidt

    Classical Education in an Unhurried Home | Cara Schmidt
    Apr 16 2026

    What is classical education? In particular, what does it look like during the early years? Is it boring? Is it rigorous? It is effective?

    Are there ways to blend elements from the classical model with other models?

    Although this conversation is largely geared towards parents who choose to home educate, the concepts discussed can enrich the the educational experience of all families whether schooled through public, private, or home education.

    Listen in as Cara Schmidt, director of Classical Conversations Annandale, explains the basics and breaks down the sometimes mysterious world of classical education.
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    52 mins
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We are surrounded by various messages about motherhood. Many of the messages are that kids are an inconvenience and a burden, mothering and being a SAHM is a drag and unfulfilling, mothering is exhausting and emotionally draining, etc. It, at times, can be easy to give way and focus on the ways that mothering can be challenging and sanctifying. Kira’s podcast is such an encouragement. Pointing us to scripture and what God says about our children and motherhood. We can choose to adopt the negative narratives or we can practice looking at our purpose of being a mother thru God’s lens which is that children are a blessing and being a mother is a gift. Our children are miracles and gifts that we get to unwrap each day AND we will need the Lord to parent us daily so that we may parent well. I love that this podcast is a place I know I can come to be hear uplifting messages and be encouraged.

Uplifting! Encouraging!

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