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Mommin' Together

Mommin' Together

By: Michelle Barnett
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On the Mommin’ Together Podcast, you will be encouraged in motherhood, parenting, faith, struggles, and more. You will find resources for equipping you in motherhood and be connected to guests each week through humor, practical tools, and relatable stories. You will know you aren’t mommin’ alone and will be part of this beautiful mamahood. *New Episodes Bi-Weekly*Michelle Barnett Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • Talking to Your Kids About Sex and Gender Without Fear | A Christian Parent's Guide with Amber Carroll [Ep 50]

    Talking to Your Kids About Sex and Gender Without Fear | A Christian Parent's Guide with Amber Carroll [Ep 50]
    Aug 12 2026
    Talking to Your Kids About Sex and Gender Without Fear | A Christian Parent's Guide Host Michelle Barnett welcomes Amber Garrett Carroll, vice president of the Nashville nonprofit Equip and author of Ready to Talk: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Gender and Sexuality, to discuss how Christian parents can talk with kids about sex, sexuality, and gender without fear while staying rooted in historic Christian sexual ethics. Amber explains why parents are primary disciplers, outlines a biblical framework of intimacy within lifelong family through marriage or vocational singleness, and distinguishes temptation, sin, and brokenness, urging sexual stewardship and avoiding shame. They address identity language, assumptions about marriage and attraction, and practical guidance for starting early with age-appropriate conversations, including screen safety and pornography preparation. Amber offers counsel for responding to children disclosing same-sex attraction or gender incongruence, navigating pronouns with discernment, preserving relationships, and prioritizing the gospel, and shares a mom hack: use short car rides for hard conversations.00:00 Welcome to Mommin Together00:31 Why This Topic Matters02:10 Meet Amber and Her Mission04:42 Pain to Purpose Story06:53 Parents as Disciplers09:15 Gods Design for Intimacy15:30 Temptation Sin and Brokenness22:15 Identity and Language Nuance30:39 Fearless Conversations at Home32:22 Do It Scared33:08 Many Talks Not One34:48 Start Young Foundations35:46 Screen Safety Basics37:09 Porn Talks By Eight38:49 Puberty Curiosity Guidance40:37 Homes Without Shame41:10 Drop Hidden Assumptions44:46 Praying Without Idolatry47:24 Talking LGBT With Grace49:27 Beyond Language Debates52:18 Pronouns As Hospitality53:52 Trans Culture Context56:34 No Blanket Answer58:34 Mirroring Example Story01:01:26 Discernment By Relationship01:03:04 Jesus And The Outcast01:03:41 Truth Versus Lying01:04:18 Pronoun Compromises01:06:33 Parenting LGBT Disclosures01:09:06 Dos and Dont's List01:13:19 Language and New Terms01:15:40 Avoid Forced Choices01:18:04 Guidance for Trans Kids01:23:13 Adult Trans Child Repair01:30:05 Resources and Book Info01:33:09 Car Ride Mom Hack01:35:53 Final EncouragementConnect with Amber: Amber Garrett Carroll is the Vice President of Impact and Parent Resources at Equip, where she helps Christian parents and churches disciple kids according to God’s wisdom for sex, sexuality, and gender. She is the creator of Equip’s comprehensive Parent Course, an eight-hour video curriculum featuring more than 50 age-specific conversation scripts to help families navigate today’s cultural questions with biblical clarity.A former middle and high school teacher, Amber has spent nearly a decade researching, writing, and teaching on sexual stewardship, gender, pornography, and Christian formation. She regularly speaks for churches and national ministries on equipping parents for proactive discipleship, and she is the author of Ready to Talk: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Gender & Sexuality.Amber lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her two children.Social media:@AmberGarrettCarroll on InstagramAmber Garrett Carroll on FacebookWebsite:ambergarrettcarroll.comBook: Available at ambergarrettcarroll.com/shopPaperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX5GRPQ1Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBTYCRRSFreebies:Parents can check out https://ambergarrettcarroll.com/parent-prep-pack-downloads/ for free resources, including a book discount code, bonus conversation starters, and a free video teaching.Connect with Michelle:Mommin’ Together Instagram: ⁠@Mommin_Together Michelle Barnett InstagramJoin our ⁠Mommin’ Together Facebook Community⁠Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommin-together/id1787094979Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hn6cFLziITGVFuSXiI4ty?si=6c7abc0f099f4230
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Stewarding Your Body Well: Fitness for Busy Moms in Their 30s and 40s (with Personal Trainer Meg Gibson) + Summer Podcast Break Announcement [Ep 49]

    Stewarding Your Body Well: Fitness for Busy Moms in Their 30s and 40s (with Personal Trainer Meg Gibson) + Summer Podcast Break Announcement [Ep 49]
    May 31 2026
    Stewarding Your Body Well: Fitness for Busy Moms in Their 30s and 40s (with Personal Trainer Meg Gibson) Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast, shares the mission of creating a space for moms to feel seen, and announces a two-month break with no new episodes in June or July, returning in August; listeners can stay connected via Instagram @mommin_together with posts and episode replays.In this episode, Michelle talks with personal trainer and mom of three Meg Gibson about realistic fitness for busy moms in their 30s and 40s, emphasizing consistency over perfection, short effective workouts, and avoiding an all-or-nothing mindset. Meg shares her journey from insecurity and an eating disorder to integrating faith with fitness, and they discuss misconceptions like needing punishment to see results, prioritizing strength training for bone density, listening to postpartum and aging bodies, benefits beyond appearance (mood, patience, sleep, hormones), creatine basics, when to hire a trainer, and starting with small sustainable habit changes.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:42 Summer Break Update01:25 Fitness Episode Preview02:00 Meet Meg Gibson03:15 Meg Fitness Journey05:36 Faith Meets Fitness08:25 From Punishment to Freedom11:15 Balance Not Obsession15:42 No Time to Work Out18:46 Best 20 Minute Focus22:49 Cardio Trends and Spin26:33 Fitness Myths in 30s 40s28:51 Longevity and Mobility30:30 Blue Zones and Community30:55 Daily Walking Longevity31:37 Fitness Shifts In 30s34:44 Creatine For Women36:28 Creatine Hydration Tips38:51 Workout Benefits Beyond Looks40:52 Making Workouts Mom Friendly42:34 When To Hire Trainer45:30 First Training Session47:36 Training As Safe Haven50:43 Simple Steps This Week52:37 Habit Stacking Ideas53:42 Connect And Mom Hack56:27 Episode Wrap And BreakConnect with Meg:Meg Gibson is a fitness coach, creative, and mom of three who’s passionate about helping women feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies. With 9 years of experience in personal and group training, she combines practical fitness, nutrition, and encouragement to help women pursue sustainable wellness in every season of life. She is a NASM-certified personal trainer, Revelation Wellness instructor, GGS Women’s Coaching Specialist, and certified PN1 nutrition coach.Meg spent much of her 20s in full-time missions with her family, traveling throughout the U.S. and overseas before planting roots in Tyler, TX. When she’s not coaching or creating marketing content for the gym she works at, you’ll likely find her outside in the sunshine, near the water, making art, or hunting for the perfect thrifted find. She’s been married to her high school sweetheart for 14 years and considers motherhood one of her greatest joys.IG @meggibsonfitResources: Revelation Wellness Podcasts https://www.revelationwellness.org/podcast/Atomic Habits Book https://www.instagram.com/meggibsonfitOffer- For listeners local to Tyler, TX: one free week of classes at Rise RX Fitness - redeem in personConnect with Michelle & Stay Plugged in with Mommin’ Together this Summer:Mommin’ Together Instagram: ⁠@Mommin_Together Michelle Barnett Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/michelle_barnett_/⁠Join our ⁠Mommin’ Together Facebook Community⁠: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1484794095771993⁠Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommin-together/id1787094979Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hn6cFLziITGVFuSXiI4ty?si=6c7abc0f099f4230
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    58 mins
  • The Mom’s Guide to Color Analysis - How Knowing Your Colors Can Save Time, Money & Decision Fatigue (House of Color with Lexi Sherrod) [Ep 48]

    The Mom’s Guide to Color Analysis - How Knowing Your Colors Can Save Time, Money & Decision Fatigue (House of Color with Lexi Sherrod) [Ep 48]
    May 20 2026
    The Mom’s Guide to Color Analysis - How Knowing Your Colors Can Save Time, Money & Decision Fatigue Lexi explains what a House of Color consultation is and how in-person draping identifies undertones (blue- vs yellow-based) and whether colors should be bright/clear or soft/blended, placing clients into one of four seasons with four sub-seasons each and a fan for shopping. She walks through a two-hour appointment: arriving fresh-faced with natural hair covered if needed, determining season, doing a 90-second season-specific makeup routine, and rating “wow” colors. The conversation covers why color analysis has resurged as a way to reduce overwhelm, save money, and increase confidence, including tips for wearing black, using accessories, and trying brown mascara (for spring, summer, and autumn). Lexi distinguishes color from style analysis (body architecture and clothing personality), shares transformation stories, discusses hair color guidance, franchise flexibility for moms, typical pricing, capsule wardrobes, online shopping/returns, and ends with motherhood advice about grace and self-care.00:00 Meet Lexi and Color Analysis00:48 How House of Color Works02:17 Drapes Explained03:44 Why Color Analysis Returned06:56 Inside a Consultation11:02 Seasons and Sub Seasons13:29 Making Mom Life Easier18:34 Mascara Color Surprise21:56 Wear What You Love22:49 Colors Versus Style24:44 Style Archetypes Explained26:45 Online Shopping Tips28:58 Client Transformations31:37 Hair Color By Season33:54 Franchise Flexibility37:26 Pricing And Long Term Value39:21 Capsule Wardrobe Strategy40:36 Shopping With Intention42:29 Connect And Book43:15 Mom Hack And ClosingConnect with Lexi: Lexi Sherrod is the owner of House of Colour Tyler and a Certified Personal Color and Style Consultant with House of Colour. She has helped over 300 women simplify their wardrobes, feel confident in what they wear, and truly see their God-given beauty.As a wife and mom to three young boys, five and under, Lexi understands how easy it is in this season of life to put yourself last or feel overwhelmed getting dressed each day. Through color and style analysis, she helps women take the guesswork out of their closets so they can feel put together with less effort. At the heart of everything she does is her mission: to empower women to walk confidently and joyfully in their unique and perfect design through the power of color and style.Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/houseofcolour_tyler/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/houseofcolourtylerWhere to book:https://www.houseofcolour.com/stylists/lexi-sherrod-tyler-texasMention the Mommin Together podcast for a free lipstick in your season when booking!Connect with Michelle:Mommin’ Together Instagram: ⁠@Mommin_Together ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mommin_together/⁠Michelle Barnett Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/michelle_barnett_/⁠Join our ⁠Mommin’ Together Facebook Community⁠: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1484794095771993⁠Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommin-together/id1787094979Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hn6cFLziITGVFuSXiI4ty?si=6c7abc0f099f4230
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    47 mins
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