Today's conversation is with the lovely Eden Blackburn! Eden is a wife, creative, and soon-to-be mother living in Birmingham, Alabama. In this episode, she shares about her upbringing as a missionary kid in Costa Rica, as well as what transitioning back to life in the states was like for college years later. Eden also walks us through how she discovered she loved creating, specifically in the areas of graphic design and photography. Toward the end, she opens up about miscarriage and...

Welcome BACK dear friends! I am so excited to finally bring you a new podcast episode. Today, I'm sitting down with the delightful Tay Magruder. In our conversation, Tay shares her journey to becoming a young wife and mother. We also co-process about sharing our kids online, inviting Jesus to heal old wounds, and how our body image has shifted since having children. My time with Tay is deep while remaining lighthearted and Christ-centered. I hope you enjoy it! AUTUMN RETREAT SIGN UP IS LIVE!...

Hi dear friends! I have decided to bring season four to an early close due to a couple of conversations needing to be rescheduled. I am so thankful for your understanding, listenership and involvement in this community :) Season five will be returning in February 2024! 2024 RETREAT SIGN UP Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Liz's Instagram @lizrudman Julia's Instagram @juliaarackley Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel ...

Hi friends! I am so excited to bring you another Gal Pals Talk episode. This week it's with my two dear friends, Liz Stambaugh and Julia Rackley! We reflect on the Love in a Cottage retreat that was held this last spring in Dana Point, California. If you're considering signing up for the April retreat in Rosemary Beach, Florida, this will give you a picture of what that time will look like! Even if you're not planning on joining us this spring, I believe you'll still be encouraged by our...

Today's conversation is with my "real life" friend, Mia DiMare! Mia and her family live in Florida where her husband attends seminary and she stays at home raising her two toddlers. In this episode, you'll hear Mia share her love for English interiors and how she is creating a beautiful home one thrift store at a time. Going deeper, she reflects on the struggles of building community at church in the early days of marriage, as well as what life looks like in their current season with her...

I am so excited to be sharing Finneagn's birth story with you all today! What a redeeming, healing experience. If you want to listen to my two previous birth stories (one c-section and one home VBAC with a 4th degree tear), check out the links below. Episode 17, Flora's Birth Story (Apple Podcasts) Episode 18, Juliet's Birth Story (Apple Podcasts) Join Samaritan Ministries and tell them Paige Geidel referred you! Christian Hypnobirthing Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the...

This week's conversation is with returning guest Alexandria Smith! Alex is a wife and mother to four living on a farm in South Carolina. In today's episode, I pick Alex's brain on a number of things, including what it looks like to establish rhythms as a family, how to feed our families well, and how she approaches clothing her children, especially since she has both boys and girls. We also touch on how she spends time with Jesus throughout the day as a homeschooling mother to four. This...

Welcome back to the podcast, friends! We are kicking off season four with the sweet Grace Frank. Grace is a wife and mom living in Texas. In our conversation, Grace shares how she and her husband Forrest met and navigated a long-distance relationship. She also shares what it was like to have their wedding derailed by COVID, an experience I know many listeners can relate to. Grace then walks us through her hormonal healing journey, which ultimately required releasing control and surrendering...

Today's show is the final episode of season three! I'll be responding to several questions that you all submitted on Instagram, ranging from favorite meals I've made recently to navigating loneliness as a new mom. The podcast will return for season four in mid-October—thank you all for listening and supporting the ministry! Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram...

This week's episode is with my friend Tay Welgoss! Tay is a wife, creative, and expecting mama. In our conversation, she tenderly shares her story of healing from a traumatic accident years ago. Tay walks us through how she has processed both physical and emotional wounding, as well as how she's found truth in Jesus in the midst of suffering. Wherever you're at in your walk with Christ, I believe you will be deeply encouraged by Tay's story. Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the...

We're back this week for part two of my conversation with the lovely Michelle Garrels! Michelle has become my mentor and a dear friend over the last year. She and her family of seven live in Michigan on their small farm, homeschooling and cultivating beauty with their hands. Today in part two, Michelle and I discuss how to discern what is life-giving, knowing how and when to surrender, and how to parse out the difference between loving beauty with Jesus' call to reject the world. I'm so...

Today's show is part one of my conversation with returning guest Michelle Garrels! Michelle has become my mentor and a dear friend over the last year. She and her family of seven live in Michigan on their small farm, homeschooling and cultivating beauty with their hands. In part one, you'll hear all about Michelle's gardening journey—where her love for gardening began, what her favorite flower varieties are, and encouragement for the aspiring gardener who has yet to sow their first seed. We...

This week's episode is a bit different, because I am on the other side of the mic! I'm sharing a conversation I had with Kennady Davis, host of the MOM Chats podcast, for her show, which aired back in February. I got to share all about my journey switching from an iPhone to a Light Phone. I also reflect on misconceptions I had when entering motherhood, and what my first year was like mothering two under two. I'm grateful that Kennady asked me to be a guest on her podcast and that I get to...

Today's episode features the lovely Marah Goralczyk! Marah is a wife, mother, and creative building a home and life in Texas. In our conversation, you'll hear Marah share her small business journey, along with a collection of stories from early marriage and motherhood. We explore how we learned to quilt and why we love it, with testimonies of Jesus' goodness woven through it all.  Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry ...

This week's conversation is with the delightful Chloe Mack! Chloe and her husband are missionaries with a ministry called Circuit Riders in southern California (she also has built an amazing community of people on TikTok!) She has a passion for sharing Jesus with young people and discipling them, specifically women. Today, you'll hear Chloe share a bit about getting married young, what it's like being in ministry with your spouse, and her thoughts on worship leading and being a "worship...

Welcome back to season three of the Love in a Cottage podcast! Today's episode is with my friend Amanda Pahls. Amanda is a wife, mother of five girls, homemaker, and content creator. In our conversation, you'll hear Amanda share about the early years of motherhood and having her first four daughters in four years. She also opens up about loss, sharing about the tragic passing of her sister and dad, as well as miscarrying her son, Shepherd. If miscarriage is a sensitive topic for you, you...

Today's conversation is part two of my chat with Caroline Hanson (listen to episode no. 52 for part one). Caroline is a filmmaker and creative living with her husband in Nashville. In this episode, you'll hear Caroline walk through her PCOS and infertility diagnoses. She graciously shares her heart and her story with us, and what it feels like to be living in the thick of it all. Caroline shares her grief, her faith, and her hope with us in an honest and tangible way that I know will speak to...

This week's episode is part one of a conversation with my dear new friend, Caroline Hanson! Caroline is a filmmaker and creative living with her husband in Nashville. In our chat, Caroline beautifully shares how God led her into an intimate relationship with Him during her college years. She also shares the incredible story of the Lord leading her to meet her husband, Noah—and what it was like to wait two years to start dating him. Later, she touches on her current season of grief and...

Today we are back with part two of my conversation with friends about home birth! In this episode, Amanda, Halle, and Carlie share their home birth stories. If you missed part one, you can go listen to episode 50 where we covered how and why we chose to have a home birth, along with how we found our midwives and how we navigated insurance coverage. You can also listen to my birth stories with Flora and Juliet in episodes 17 and 18! Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show ...

This week's conversation is a new format called Gal Pals Talk, where I invite on several friends to chat about a specific topic. Today, we are talking all about home birth! Part one of our conversation covers how and why we chose to have a home birth, along with how we found our midwives and how we navigated insurance coverage. Next week in part two, we'll be sharing our actual birth stories. I'd love to hear what you think of this format and any topical suggestions you have for next season! ...

Today's conversation is with my friend Amanda Colle! Amanda is a wife, mother, artist, and entrepreneur in Denver, Colorado. She shares her creative journey with us and gives insight as to how her creative process has changed since giving birth to her son, Florence, six months ago. Amanda also shares how she has created her homes over the years (renting + buying), and how she has learned to embrace limits. I pray this conversation is relatable and encouraging for your heart, whatever season...

Today's conversation is with my friend Manon Garcia! Manon graciously shares her miscarriage experience, so this episode may be sensitive to listeners who have or are currently walking through something similar. Please ask the Holy Spirit for guidance if this is a helpful conversation for you to listen to. Manon also walks us through her childhood and shares what it was like growing up as the oldest of six, as well as her experience being homeschooled. We wrap things up with her sharing...

This week's episode is with Mary Kate Rob! In our conversation, Mary Kate shares what it was like getting married young and having two kids under the age of two. She also shares about how she learned to hear the voice of God, and how that helps guide her in making decisions. This conversation is full of encouragement and I'm so excited to share it with you! Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Mary Kate's Instagram @marykaterob Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast...

This week's episode is with Rachel Kovac! Rachel is a wife and mother homeschooling her six children in Texas. In our conversation, Rachel shares what the early years of marriage and motherhood were like for her. She then tells us how their family began homeschooling, what and why she loves sewing, and how they've fostered creativity as a key part of their family culture. You're going to love it! Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Rachel's Instagram...