Episodes
We've moved to weekly episodes! We would love for you to help us spread the word. First, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We’ll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes!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 being a bold leader...
Published 06/13/24
In this episode, Sherri Crandall talks with Krista Gilbert, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about true hospitality and how it’s much simpler than we may realize. Krista Gilbert is a life coach, author, speaker, and co-host of the popular podcasts Our Time To Rise and Leaders Thrive Here. As a Life Designer, she’s on a mission to help others write a compelling story with their lives. Get inspired by her podcasts, creative ideas, or Life By Design course at kristagilbert.co...
Published 06/06/24
In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Be Extra meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site.You can find Sherri's email newsletter signup here. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group!We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at
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Published 05/23/24
Executive Leadership Coaches Andrea Fortenberry and Destiny Leahy chat about how MomCo leaders can use summer effectively, as both a time to rest and prepare for the year ahead. They share five helpful principles to help you and your team. Helpful links referenced in this episode include:MomCo Coordinator Community FB GroupMomCo Training Site: training.themom.coWild Hope CurriculumCurriculum Leader LibraryWant to find a MomCo Meetup to join? Or maybe you want to start your own!We'd...
Published 05/16/24
Sherri Crandall interviews Katherine Wolf about her story and how she lives a hopeful life despite suffering. Katherine Wolf is a survivor and advocate who leverages her redemptive story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. Her latest book, Treasures in the Dark, is available now. In 2017, she and her husband Jay they founded Hope Heals Camp, an intergenerational retreat experience for families with disabilities. In 2023, they announced Mend Cof...
Published 05/02/24
In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Say Yes to Awkward Leadership meeting plan.
If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site.
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Published 04/25/24
MomCo Vice Presidents, Sherri Crandall and Kelli Smith, share all about our new theme for next year, Wild Hope.
You can watch our theme reveal video, take a look at a sneak peek of our curriculum and more here.
Head here to find more information about renewing your Meetup.
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Published 04/18/24
Sometimes it can feel intimidating or overwhelming to talk about what Jesus has done in your life. In this episode, Jennifer Iverson and Melodi Leih talk about how to share your Jesus story simply and powerfully.
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Published 04/04/24
In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the rest of the discussion questions found in this year’s Mother From Your Worth meeting plan.
If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site.
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Published 03/28/24
In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Mother From Your Worth meeting plan.
Tune into Part 2 next week!
If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site.
Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group!
We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at
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Published 03/21/24
In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry interviews Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of Growing Slow, to talk about how to embrace a growing slow mindset and live in your season.
Jennifer Dukes Lee is a storyteller and a grace dweller. She is also the author of Stuff I'd Only Tell God, It’s All Under Control, and other books. Once upon a time, she didn’t believe in Jesus. Now he’s her CEO and best friend. She writes and speaks to testify to his faithfulness and to make his great name known.
You can...
Published 03/07/24
In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Soul Care meeting plan.
If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site.
Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group!
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Published 02/22/24
Releasing Control – Jennifer Iverson and Stacey Morgan talk about the challenge of delegating and releasing control as a leader.
"If you can't delegate for yourself, delegate for the sake of those you're leading and working with." - Stacey Morgan
You can connect with Stacey Morgan here: (staceymorgan2000.com)
Learn more about The MomCo!
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Published 02/15/24
Executive Leadership Coaches Andrea Fortenberry and Laurie Jarvis talk about a new perspective: how seeing ourselves through God’s eyes can help us see and love others better.
Book Recommendation:
I Said This, You Heard That by Kathleen Edelman
*MomCo Leaders have access to our curriculum videos from Kathleen, called A Grown Up's Guide to Your Kids Wiring - Parts 1 and 2.
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Published 02/01/24
In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Say Yes meeting plan.
If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site.
Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group!
We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at
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Published 01/25/24
Join Andrea Fortenberry and Jennifer Iverson as they share three practical things you can do to keep (or re-establish) your momentum as a mom and leader.
Published 01/19/24
In this first episode as The MomCo Leader Podcast, Sherri Crandall and our President and CEO, Mandy Arioto, chat all about the transition from MOPS to The MomCo. Exciting things are ahead!
View our Founder's Video and hear more about our rebrand.
Check out the Motherhood Today study in partnership with Barna.
Get your new MomCo merch today!
Published 01/04/24
Sherri Crandall and Jennifer Iverson announce some exciting updates for the podcast, including a new co-host. Learn about a few of our favorite things and end-of-the-year rhythms.
Sherri Crandall - VP of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience
Jennifer Iverson - Associate Director of Leadership Development
Andrea Fortenberry - Executive Leadership Coach and Leadership Project Manager
Book Recommendations:
Lead Like It Matters - Craig Groeschel
Killing Comparison - Nona...
Published 12/21/23
Our lives as moms and leaders are full of transitions. Kelli Jordan and Jennifer Iverson talk about the different phases of transitions and our responses to them.
Nicki Koziarz's book, "Your New Now" defines the Four Phases of Life Transitions as:
DevelopmentSeparationCultivationFinishingFollow Kelli Jordan at her blog, Looking for Good.
Published 12/07/23
For some of us, the fear of failure holds us back from trying new things. Stacey Morgan, Executive Leadership Coach, shares how she quieted that fear in her life and became less risk adverse. Stacey shares some great tips to help us move out of our comfort zones to help build our resiliency.
Published 11/16/23
Jeannie Blackmer is an author and MOPS staffer who lives in Boulder, Colorado. She's been writing professionally for more than 30 years and her favorite type of writing is storytelling. Today Jeannie tells her own story of loss and rebuilding and shares with us what she learned about God in the process.
jeannieblackmer.com
Verse mentioned in this episode: Luke 12:15-21
Published 11/02/23
Jennifer Iverson chats with Kelli Smith, VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships about the brand new Barna study, Motherhood Today. Learn interesting data to share with your church leadership and how your group can help reach moms and families in your community.
Moms need community
Churches can meet that need.
Moms are valuable to a child's faith formation.
Get the Motherhood Today study from Barna.
Learn more how you can create community for moms at growthechurch.co
Launch your own...
Published 10/19/23
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss month. Because we know many moms experience this, Sherri Crandall talks with Heather Baker about her experience and how we can support moms and walk alongside them in their grief.
Published 10/05/23
In this Say Yes year, Jennifer chats with Sarah Ferraro about what it means to say yes intentionally, not say yes to everything. These tips can help us combat the burnout that can plague moms and leaders.
Items Mentioned in episode:
Connections: the Podcast, episode 51
The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction
Organizational We Are Statements
Published 09/21/23
Have you ever asked yourself that question? Kelli Jordan and Jennifer Iverson give you the answer as they chat through what it takes to be a leader.
Published 09/07/23