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#20 You Were Made for More: Purpose, Calling & Vocation Explained for Christian Moms
Stop living by the world’s definition of success, and start walking in what God actually called you to.Have you ever found yourself quietly asking, “Lord, what is my purpose?”If so — this episode is for you. In this Season 2 finale of Discovering Home, Karla unpacks...
#19 The Gift of Being Present as a Special Needs Mom | Faith, Motherhood & Trusting God’s Plan
Special Needs Motherhood: Trusting God, Letting Go of Fear & Becoming Your Child’s Advocate In this deeply personal episode of Discovering Home, Karla Monterrosa shares her journey into special needs motherhood and the powerful lessons she’s learned about...
#18 More Than “Just a Mom”: The Skills That Shape Family Life & Why Motherhood Matters
Motherhood isn’t small work—it’s skillful, intentional, and deeply impactful. Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’m just a mom”? In today’s episode of Discovering Home, we’re unpacking how that one small word—just—can quietly diminish the value of...
#17 Answering God’s Call: My Easter Story of Faith, Healing, and New Life in Christ
A powerful Easter reflection on hearing God’s voice, trusting His call, and stepping into a more intentional, faith-filled life as a mom. What does it feel like when God is calling you—and how do you respond? In this special Easter episode of Discovering Home,...
#16 Is Daycare Good for Babies? What I Wish I Knew as a New Mom
Welcome back to Discovering Home with Karla Monterrosa. In this deeply personal and research-based episode, we explore a question many mothers quietly wrestle with: Is daycare actually good for my baby? If you’ve ever dropped your child off and felt that knot in your...
#15 What Happens to My Career If I Step Away? Reframing the “Career Gap” Fear
A faith-filled perspective for Christian working moms wondering if stepping away from their careers will close doors in the future. If you’re a Christian working mom who feels the pull to spend more time at home with your children, one question almost always surfaces:...
#14 Can I Afford to Become a Stay-at-Home Mom, Mindset Shifts for Christian Moms Considering Home Centered Living
Can You Really Afford to Stay Home? 5 Mindset Shifts for Christian Working Moms If you’re a Christian working mom who longs to be home with your children — but the numbers don’t seem to add up — this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve whispered, “I wish I could stay...
#13 Redefining Success as a Christian Mom: Christie Morales on Faith, Family, Budgeting & a Home-Centered Life
In this episode of Discovering Home, I’m joined by Christie Morales. She is a holistic nurse and mom of two (with baby #3 on the way), for an honest conversation about identity in Christ, redefining success, and building a home-centered life in a culture that...
#12 Highly Sensitive Moms & Working Motherhood: Discerning God’s Call to a Slower, Home-Centered Life
In this Season 2 premiere of Discovering Home, Karla B. Monterrosa introduces the concept of the highly sensitive mom and why working motherhood can feel uniquely exhausting when you have a sensitive nervous system. You’ll learn what it means to be an...
#11 A Slower Rhythm, a Word for the Year, and Starting Something Creative from Home
Happy 2026 and welcome to Season 2 of the Discovering Home Podcast. In this season premiere, I’m sharing a personal reflection on what it looks like to choose a word for the year, anchor your life in Scripture, and embrace a slower rhythm as a Christian...