Welcome to The MomCo Leader Podcast! We believe that life and leadership are better in community. We’re here to equip and encourage you as a leader and mom. We’ll talk about real issues and practical tools to help you grow in your leadership, motherhood and faith.
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We all come into this world through blood. Through the rush of life that pulses from one body to another. But you stay upright, you survive, you fight—and for that, you need backbone. The bloodline is where it starts, but motherhood is the backbone that sustains. To be a mother is to be part of something bigger, something ancient and alive. This is the story of how mothers—through love, pain, sacrifice, and beauty—carry the weight of the world and shape our very existence. It’s the untold hi ...
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Join our three cohosts as they wrap up the Wild Hope theme year, including a review of our tenets, a reflection on all we’ve learned, and some fun bloopers. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and …
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EP 5- Rediscovering Strength in Community
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26:20Modern motherhood is often a solo act performed in silence. But what if it wasn’t always meant to be this way? In this episode, we journey back to the sacred spaces that once held us—the tents, porches, and kitchen tables where women gathered to mother together. We explore what happens when we lose those circles—and what it would take to rebuild th…
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In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Build Endurance Meeting Plan. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall. Sign up for Mom…
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If you wanted to change the world, where would you start? A boardroom? A ballot box? What if the most powerful catalyst for change was... a mom? In this episode, we uncover the often-overlooked force shaping economies, faith, and the very fabric of society: mothers. From economic trailblazers like Deloris Jordan to the spiritual architects of the h…
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Sherri Crandall and MomCo Board Chair, Nichole Tautz, chat about the importance of leadership and creating mom communities. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can connect with Nichole on Instagram @nicholetautz. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafor…
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EP3- Sex, Power, and the Shifting Rules of Marriage
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33:52Episode Summary: Sex, marriage, and motherhood—the trio we’re supposed to master, but mostly just survive. In this episode, we open the door to both the bedroom and the past to explore how cultural shifts—from the sexual revolution to today’s TikTok “tradwife” trend—are reshaping intimacy. We talk with experts, look at surprising data, and ask hone…
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Every second Thursday of the month, one of our cohosts will teach a leadership tip or principle they’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Sherri Crandall talks about vision casting. Our MomCo Mission: MomCo encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with …
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EP2- The State of Modern Motherhood - What it Means to be a Mom Today
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29:24The mental health of parents is now a public health crisis. Moms are tired—not just tired, bone-deep weary—from carrying the invisible weight of modern parenting. In this episode, we zoom in on the reality of what it means to mother in 2025. From mom-shaming and societal pressure to the mental load and cultural narratives that tell us motherhood is…
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Motherhood didn’t just happen. It was shaped—by centuries of culture, war, religion, medicine, and control. In this premiere episode of Bloodline & Backbone, we walk through the first door of motherhood—the one every human passes through—and trace its evolution from ancient birth rituals to modern parenting norms. This isn’t a history lesson. It’s …
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In honor of Mother’s Day, Jennifer Iverson and Andrea Fortenberry talk about the importance of your influence as a mom. You can access our Mothers of the Bible You Version study here. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andrea…
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In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Live Passionately Meeting Plan. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall. Sign up for M…
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Andrea Fortenberry and Stacey Morgan talk about how MomCo leaders can share their faith in simple but powerful ways. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can connect with Stacey on Instagram @staceymorgan2000. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenb…
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Every second Thursday of the month, one of our cohosts will teach a leadership tip or principle they’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Jennifer Iverson talks about communication. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on I…
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Did you know that MomCo is in more than 100 countries? In this episode, Monica Rovira shares an update on what’s happening in our Latin American region. You can connect with Monica on Instagram @rovira.monica. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our coh…
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In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Broken Crayons Still Color Meeting Plan. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall. Sign…
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Episode 179: Parent-Child Attachment — Andrea Fortenberry talks with licensed clinical social worker and Wild Hope curriculum speaker Lindy Johnson about how our childhood impacts how we show up in the world. Register for Lindy's free trauma webinar at lindygreenjohnson.com. Use code MOMCO49 for $100 off her courses. You can connect with Lindy on I…
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Every second Thursday of the month, one of our cohosts will teach a leadership tip or principle they’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry talks about one of her passions: reading. Here is her list of leadership book recommendations: Lead Like It Matters by Craig Groeschel I Head This, You Said That by Katheleen…
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Despite the labels, memes and stereotypes, generational differences are a beautiful part of God’s design. Jennifer Iverson chats with Amanda Mejias, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about how generations of women can work together to proclaim God’s goodness and faithfulness. Amanda Mejias serves on the Lifeway Student team as the Specialis…
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In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Digital Detox meeting plan by Molly DeFrank. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall. …
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Episode 175 – Get Outside: In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry talks to Wild Hope curriculum speaker Ginny Yurich about how to prioritize hobbies and get outside as a busy mom and leader. Ginny Yurich is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside; a global movement, media company and lifestyle brand intens…
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Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will speak about a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Sherri Crandall talks about how to manage marriage and ministry. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can al…
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In this episode, Jennifer Iverson talks to Wild Hope curriculum speakers Chad and Sarah-Gayle Galbreath about how to work as a team and intentionally connect with your spouse during the busy years of raising children. You can connect with Chad and Sarah-Gayle through their website, hoperelentless.com, Instagram or The Hope Relentless Marriage Podca…
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#172: Women's Health Series - Hope Through Loss
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32:53In this episode, Jennifer Iverson chats with Annie F. Downs and her sister, Tatum Green about their new children’s book: Where Did TJ Go? Special Offers from Annie and Tatum: If you place a bulk order of 25 copies or more, the publisher (Baker Books) will offer a discount of 50%. Contact [email protected] to place a bulk order. Annie will …
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#171: Women's Health Series - January Table Talk
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34:51In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Get Outside meeting plan. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall. Sign up for MomCo M…
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#170: Women's Health Series - Prioritizing Your Health
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39:32Cohosts Jennifer Iverson and Sherri Crandall talk about the importance of prioritizing your health and caring for yourself well. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall. Sign up fo…
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#169 : Women's Health Series - January Leadership Tip
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12:28Every 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 shares her method for gently planning your year. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also …
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#168: Women's Health Series - Pelvic Floor
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43:26Cohosts Andrea Fortenberry and Jennifer Iverson kick off the year with a chat about our January Women's Health Series and the importance of caring for your pelvic floor. Resources: Women's Health curriculum video by Robin Long Episode 80 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Dr. Kate Palmer We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct m…
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Our three cohosts take a look back at 2024, share their favorite things, and look forward to the future with Wild Hope. Here's a list of all the favorites we mentioned: Andrea’s Favorites: · Book: It Wasn’t Roaring, It Was Weeping by Lisa-Jo Baker · Show: Young Sheldon · Movie: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever · Song: “Still Waters” by Leanna Crawfo…
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Jennifer Iverson talks with Wild Hope curriculum speaker Carlos Whittaker about how to bring wild hope into your parenting. Carlos brings hope to humans all over the world: He’s an author, podcaster, and global speaker backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers who tune in daily to join forces with Carlos to fi…
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Andrea Fortenberry chats with Wild Hope curriculum speaker, Alli Worthington, about how to streamline your decisions and manage your mental load as a mom and leader. Alli is an author, her latest book is called Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood. She’s a speaker, podcaster, business coach and an amazing mom to …
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Once a month, one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Jennifer Iverson talks about the importance of preparation. We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. Sign up for MomCo Membership today! Learn …
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In this episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Navigating Difficult Conversations meeting plan. We'd love to connect with you! Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_cranda…
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Sherri Crandall chats with Shaunti Feldhahn, author, social researcher and spokesperson for Compassion International, about the big impact of the little things. You can connect with Compassion at Compassion.com/MomCo. You can connect with Shaunti on Instagram or her website, shaunti.com. Sign up for MomCo Membership today! Learn more about The MomC…
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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, Sherri Crandall shares about noticing the small things and how gratitude can make us a better leader. Bible verses she mentions include: Ephesians 5:20 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Romans 5:3-5 James 1:1-…
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#160 - Friendship and Navigating Difficult Conversations
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38:37Sherri Crandall talks with speaker, comedian and author, Amberly Neese, about friendship and navigating difficult conversations as a leader. You can find Amberly in two of our Wild Hope curriculum videos this year: 3Rs of Friendship and Navigating Difficult Conversations. You can connect with Amberly on Instagram or her website, amberlyneese.com. S…
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In this episode, Sherri Crandall chats with Membership Manager and Executive Leadership Coach, Stacey Morgan, all about the new MomCo Member Experience. Log into your account at themom.co today to see all the new exciting things we have for you! Not a member? Visit themom.co and sign up today. Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in p…
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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Be Open to Receive meeting plan. We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall…
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Sherri Crandall talks with Wild Hope curriculum speaker Rachael Gilbert about body image and steps we can take to have a healthier relationship with the body God has given us. You can connect with Rachael on Instagram or her website, rachaelgilbert.com. Sign up for MomCo Membership today! Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in person…
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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 shares about the importance of rest. Sign up for MomCo Membership today! Learn more about The MomCo Find a group online or in person near you. We'd love to connect with you. Sen…
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#155 - The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius
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46:53Jennifer Iverson interviews Kendra Adachi about her new book, The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius. You can connect with Kendra through: Her Website: thelazygeniuscollective.com Her Podcast: The Lazy Genius Instagram: @thelazygenius Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in person near you. We'd love to connect with you. Send u…
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In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s 3Rs of Friendship meeting plan by Amberly Neese, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. 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 on Instagram or Facebook or emai…
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Jennifer Iverson talks with Molly DeFrank, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about our relationship with technology, how to implement a digital detox as a leader and how to create healthy habits with screens. Molly DeFrank is the author of Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids. She helps free families from their addictions to devi…
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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. As moms and leaders, we hold a lot of responsibilities, but we also have a desire to be present with the people that are important to us. How is it possible to love people well and not neglect our obligations? Jen…
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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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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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