{"podcast":{"title":"Christian Moms Café (formerly Christian Homeschool Moms)","slug":"christian-moms-caf-formerly-christian-homeschool-moms-1390743","podcast_index_feed_id":1390743,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/christian-homeschool/","website_url":"http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/287c1505-ad58-4994-9f32-9ec6f2a6ff22/cmcafe-podcast-cover-1.jpg","author":"Demetria Zinga","episode_count":172,"summary":"Christian Moms Café is a warm, welcoming space for moms of faith at every stage of life. I’m Demetria, your host, and I’ve created this podcast as a place to pause, reflect, and connect with a community that understands the joys and challenges of motherhood, parenting, and midlife transitions. After 14 years of sharing stories, encouragement, and insights with the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast, this new chapter expands beyond homeschooling. Here, we talk openly about faith, family, personal growth, and the everyday moments that shape our hearts and homes. Whether you’re navigating the early years, raising teens, sending kids off to college, or stepping into the empty nest, you’ll find stories, reflections, and practical tips to help you embrace life with grace, faith, and purpose. Think of this as our café—a place to gather, encourage one another, pray, share, and be inspired. No matter what season of motherhood you’re in, this podcast is here to remind you that you’re not alone, and that together, we can navigate the journey of faith and family with love, honesty, and heart.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-moms-caf-formerly-christian-homeschool-moms-1390743"},"episode":{"title":"189:Why Making Friends as a Mom Feels So Hard (and How to Change It)","slug":"189-why-making-friends-as-a-mom-feels-so-hard-and-how-to-change-it","published_at":"2026-05-01T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-moms-caf-formerly-christian-homeschool-moms-1390743/189-why-making-friends-as-a-mom-feels-so-hard-and-how-to-change-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-moms-caf-formerly-christian-homeschool-moms-1390743","url":"http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/932ee1d1-2457-4c38-a883-294906f40dfd.mp3","summary":"Why does friendship feel so much harder as a mom… even when your heart still longs for connection? In today’s episode, we’re having an honest, grace-filled conversation about the quiet shifts that happen in our friendships through motherhood. From changing capacity to evolving seasons, we’re unpacking why things don’t feel the same—and what God might be doing in the middle of it. This isn’t about forcing more relationships or striving to “get it right.” It’s about understanding where you are, releasing pressure, and learning how to approach friendship in a way that’s healthy, intentional, and rooted in truth. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, overlooked, or unsure of how to build meaningful friendships in this season… this conversation is for you. Pull up a seat, mama. You’re not alone. ☕💛 Also, here's the video I shared about friendships during my midlife journey: https://youtu.be/M8SbMNZai9A /// ✍Apply to be on the show: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/67d97e103753ac00254305ea 🎹Virtual Piano Lessons for Homeschoolers/After-Schoolers (& curious adults, too!): http://www.readandrhythm.com ▶️Join me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momzestlife/","meta_description":"Why does friendship feel so much harder as a mom… even when your heart still longs for connection? In today’s episode, we’re having an honest, grace-fille…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1377,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/christian-moms-caf-formerly-christian-homeschool-moms-1390743/episodes/189-why-making-friends-as-a-mom-feels-so-hard-and-how-to-change-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-moms-caf-formerly-christian-homeschool-moms-1390743/189-why-making-friends-as-a-mom-feels-so-hard-and-how-to-change-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}