by Karla Monterrosa | Sep 24, 2025 | Show Notes
My Story and Why This MattersIn this very first episode of Discovering Home, I’m sharing the heart behind the podcast and the journey that brought me here. Before I became a stay-at-home mom, I spent nearly 20 years in a demanding career—chasing titles,...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
“You are called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28 Who Am I Without My Job Title? If you’ve stepped away from your career—or are thinking about it—you may be facing a question that lingers quietly beneath the surface: Am I still me without my job? You’ve worked...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
Are you feeling the tug to come home? Maybe you’re a working mom who feels stretched thin, longing for more time with your kids, slower mornings, or space to breathe again. Deep down, you know something needs to change—but the how feels overwhelming. Sister, you’re...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
“Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” – Proverbs 3:6 (NLT) If you’re a working mom who feels a tug in your heart toward home—whether it’s to be more present with your children, to slow down, or to live more intentionally—you’re not...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
Have you ever heard the saying, “The more you make, the more you spend?” That was true for us as a family. When I worked full-time and both my husband and I were earning steady incomes, I operated with an unspoken sense of entitlement: “I’m contributing, so I can...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
The Unexpected Thing That Has Gifted Me So Much Joy, Meaning, and Purpose at Home By Karla B. Monterrosa Opening: A Personal Reflection In 2017, my husband and I made a big decision: I would step away from my longtime government career to focus on our children and...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
Have you ever found yourself thinking… “Did I waste all those years of education and hard work—just to end up at home?” If so, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common (and vulnerable) questions women ask when considering stepping away from a career to prioritize...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
Why This Matters Money is one of the biggest sources of stress in marriage and often the greatest barrier to women coming home—but it doesn’t have to be. When managed God’s way, finances can become a powerful tool for unity, trust, and shared purpose in your home. In...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
For the woman wondering if leaving her job means leaving her calling What Does the Bible Really Say About Staying Home? If you’re a Christian working mom feeling pulled toward home, you may be wondering: Is this truly God’s will for me? Am I abandoning my calling—or...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
15 Truths God Taught Me After Leaving My Career — and a Bonus One From My Husband For the Working Mom Who Dreams of Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom A Quiet Yes That Changed Everything When I stepped away from nearly two decades of public service to focus on my home and...
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