Seek First Mom | Morning Routine for Mom, Start a Habit, Deepen Your Faith
This podcast helps overwhelmed moms build a consistent morning routine centered on faith. Host Katie shares habit-creation strategies to overcome distractions and deepen Bible study and prayer. She offers practical steps for starting a morning routine that prioritizes seeking God first. The show aims to equip listeners with simple, sustainable habits for spiritual growth.
Episodes
29 | Don't Have Time for Your Full Morning Routine? | Why You Need an Anchor Routine to Stay Consistent
Do you skip your morning routine when you don't have enough time to do the whole thing?
Have you ever felt like a rushed or chaotic morning ruined your plans to spend time with God?
What if you had a simple plan for those busy mornings instead of starting from scratch?
In this episode, I'm sharing how to create an anchor routine so you can stay consistent in your time with God, even when life does
28 | Not Sure What to Pray? Start with Scripture and Strengthen Your Prayer Life
Do you ever sit down to pray and struggle to find the right words?
Have you ever felt like you're praying the same things over and over again?
What if God's Word could help guide your prayers and deepen your time with Him?
In this episode, I'm sharing how I first discovered the practice of praying Scripture and why it has become such a meaningful part of my morning routine. I'll talk about a book
27 | Not Sure What to Do During Your Morning Routine? 8 Building Blocks for Meaningful Time with God
Do you feel like your morning routine needs to include everything to be effective?
Have you ever wondered what you're actually supposed to do during your quiet time with God?
Are you struggling to build consistent habits because you feel overwhelmed by all the options?
In this episode, I'm sharing the different components you can include in your morning routine so you can create a rhythm that fits
26 | Don’t Let One Late Night Affect Your Morning Routine - Tips for Maintaining Your Momentum
Has one late night ever completely thrown off your mom’s morning routine for days afterward? Do you struggle to stay motivated and consistent when life doesn’t go according to plan? Have you ever felt like one “off” morning meant you were failing at building consistent habits?
In this episode, I’m sharing how to stay consistent with your habits and morning routine even after late nights, unexpecte
25 | Dealing with Distractions - 3 Simple Shifts to Help You Refocus During Your Morning Quiet Time
Do you ever feel like your mind starts wandering the second you sit down for your morning quiet time?
Are distractions making it hard to stay focused during your time with God?
Have you started wondering if you’re “bad” at having a consistent quiet time because you can’t seem to concentrate?
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple strategies for dealing with distractions during your morning quiet ti
24 | Want to Hear God More Clearly? The Power of a Consistent Quiet Time
Do you ever wonder if God is speaking to you… or if it’s just your own thoughts?
Have you ever wished you could recognize His voice more clearly in your everyday life?
Or maybe you’ve felt discouraged because your quiet time doesn’t seem “deep enough” to make a difference?
In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about recognizing God’s voice through consistent time in His presence so you ca
23 | Why Starting Small Might Actually Increase Your Chances of Creating a Consistent Habit
Have you ever felt excited to start a morning routine… only to give up a few days later because it felt too overwhelming?
Do you feel like your quiet time “doesn’t count” unless you’re spending a full hour in Bible study and prayer?
What if starting smaller is actually the thing that will help you stay consistent?
In this episode, I’m sharing why starting small with your morning routine can actua
22 | Prayer Webs - How I Circle My Prayers During My Morning Prayer Time
In this episode, I’m sharing a more personal look into my own morning routine as I prepare to transition into a new prayer journal. As I reflected on what worked well in my current journal — and what didn’t — I realized that some of the prayer habits I hoped would stick never quite did (including the completely blank calendars at the front of my journal… oops!). But one simple tool I do want to ca
21 | Having Trouble Creating A Consistent Morning Routine Habit? Why Your Bedtime Routine Matters
Have you ever wondered why it feels so hard to stick to a consistent morning routine? The answer might actually begin with your evenings.
In this episode, we’re talking about simple bedtime routine habits for mom that can help you feel more rested, more prepared, and help you to be more consistent in your morning routine.
I’m sharing a few practical shifts that can support better sleep, create h
20 | Feeling Like Your Space Isn’t Good Enough? How I’ve Created a Morning Quiet Time Space That Works for Me
If you’ve been waiting to start a realistic morning routine because you don’t have the perfect quiet time space, this episode is for you.
Today, I’m sharing the very real evolution of my own morning quiet time space — from using a weight bench as a desk and an aerobic step as a chair to creating a simple little corner in our unfinished basement that helps me consistently spend time with the Lord.
19 | Dealing with Distractions: What to Do When Your Mental To-Do List Takes Over
If your mind feels noisy the moment you sit down for your morning quiet time, this episode is for you.
In this next episode of the “dealing with distractions” mini-series, we’re talking about what to do when your mental to-do list keeps stealing your focus and making it hard to settle into time with God. I’m sharing a few simple, practical ideas to help you stay consistent on those overwhelming mo
18 | Bible Study Feeling Overwhelming? The Simple Shift That Brought Peace Back to My Morning Routine
If you’ve ever sat down for your morning bible study and felt unsure where to start—or found yourself bouncing between plans, studies, and good intentions—you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a season where my quiet time started to feel more overwhelming than peaceful. What began as a desire to stay consistent slowly turned into bible study overwhelm, and I ha
17 | Do You Need Simple Bible Notetaking Tips for Your Morning Bible Study? How to Reduce the Overwhelm and Keep It Simple
If you’ve ever sat down for your morning Bible study and felt unsure what to write—or overwhelmed by how to even start—this episode is for you.
Today we’re talking about simple, practical Bible notetaking tips that help you stay focused on what actually matters: understanding God’s Word and growing in your relationship with Him. This isn’t about having the most aesthetic pages or a perfect system—
16 | Less Pressure, More Prayer: What I’m Learning About Praying for My Kids
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a more personal look at what my morning prayer time has been looking like in this season—and how I’m learning to be more intentional about praying for my kids.
If you’ve ever wanted to pray more for your children but didn’t know where to start, felt too busy, or struggled to stay consistent, this episode will encourage you with a simple, doable approach you can star
15 | Dealing with Distractions - 3 Simple Solutions for When Your Kids Interrupt Your Morning Routine
If you’ve ever tried to protect your morning routine only to be met with unexpected interruptions, this episode is for you. Today, we’re kicking off a brand new mini-series all about navigating real-life disruptions with more intention and grace—starting with one of the most common challenges: kids waking up right in the middle of your quiet time.
We’re diving into everyday morning routine distrac
14 | Prayer Journaling Perfection - The Small Shift I Made That Released the Pressure and Helped Me Focus More on Connecting with God
If you’ve ever felt pressure to “do your quiet time right,” this episode is for you.
Today, I’m sharing a simple but powerful shift I made in my prayer journaling that completely changed the way I approach my morning prayer. For the longest time, I held myself to filling one full page every day—and I didn’t even realize how much that small rule was distracting me from what actually mattered: spend
13 | Routines 101 - Creating a Morning Routine that Works for You
If you’ve been wanting to build a morning routine but can’t seem to make it stick, you’re not alone—especially in the middle of real life and everything that comes with it.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to approach morning habits for mom in a way that feels simple, doable, and flexible. No pressure, no perfection—just a starting point that actually fits your season.
If your mornings hav
12 | Real Life vs. My Morning Routine: Finding God in the Chaos of Distractions
If you’ve ever felt like your morning routine keeps getting interrupted before it even begins…this episode is for you.
In today’s real-life conversation, I’m sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes lately and how a major disruption to my mornings has forced me to rethink what consistency actually looks like. If you’ve been struggling to stick with a routine, feeling discouraged when things
11 | Tired of Stopping and Starting? Using the Power of Momentum to Create Consistency with Your Morning Routine
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly starting over with your morning routine, you’re not alone. One week you’re on track, feeling focused and productive—and the next, it all seems to fall apart.
In this episode, we’re diving into why building real consistency isn’t about having the perfect routine or more discipline. It’s about understanding what actually makes it easier to keep going—even w
10 | Feeling Stuck in Your Bible Study? This 1 Tool Will Help You to Go Deeper Without Taking More Time
If you’ve ever felt like your bible study time is a little… surface level, you’re not alone. Especially in a busy season of life, it’s easy to read quickly and move on without fully understanding what you’re reading.
In this episode, we’re talking about one simple tool that can completely transform your bible study —a Bible dictionary.
I’m sharing when to use a Bible dictionary, how to use it (it’
09 | Struggling to be Consistent in Your Morning Routine? 6 Things that May Be Killing Your Consistency
In this episode, we’re talking about something so many of us struggle with—consistency in our morning routine. You’ve probably had those moments where you felt motivated, made a plan, and told yourself this time will be different… only to find yourself falling back into old patterns a few days later.
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone—and more importantly, you’re not failing.
This episode
08 | What to Pray in Your Prayer Journal When You Don't Know What to Say
If you’ve ever sat down with your coffee in the quiet of the morning, opened your journal, and thought “I don’t even know what to pray,” this episode is for you.
As moms, we crave a peaceful start to the day—but between the mental load and everything waiting for us, even our best intentions for prayer journaling can feel hard to follow through on. The words don’t always come, and it’s easy to feel
07 | Feeling Disconnected? 3 Ways to Reconnect with God Despite the Chaos of Motherhood
Have you ever felt like you want to spend time with God, but the chaos of motherhood keeps getting in the way? Between early mornings, endless to-do lists, and the constant demands of caring for your family, it can be easy to feel spiritually disconnected.
In this episode, we’re talking about reconnecting with God in the middle of your busy mom life. If you’ve been craving a deeper connection with
06 | 4 Things I Do to Reduce Distractions During My Morning Quiet Time
Have you ever sat down for your morning quiet time, opened your Bible… and within seconds found yourself checking a notification, thinking about your to-do list, or getting pulled into another distraction?
You’re not alone. In a world full of notifications, busy schedules, and constant noise, staying focused during quiet time can be a real challenge.
In this episode, I’m sharing four simple things
05 | Lowering Your Expectations to Build Simple Bible Habits to Start Your Day with God
How many times have you had big plans to start reading and studying your bible everyday only to get derailed after only a few days? Has this ever happened to you? You see all the pretty Instagram bible studies and people with cute notes in their bibles and you think, “I want to do that”. So you set your alarm to wake up earlier and it works for a few days, maybe a week, but then you start hitting
04 | Prayer Journaling - How to Use a Prayer Journal to Create a Daily Prayer Habit
Have you been wanting to start a daily prayer habit but you just aren’t sure where to start? Find a spare notebook lying around your house (we all have them, it can be a half used old notebook from your kids) and a pen and get started today! It doesn’t have to be a fancy, aesthetic, Pinterest-worthy page with beautiful handwriting, God doesn’t care about that part. He is just waiting for you to sh
03 | Read the Bible in a Year Plans - Why I DON’T Do It and Whether You Should
Do you feel the pressure to read through the bible in a year? Have you started a bible reading plan just to fall off track and eventually just give up? Then this episode just might be for you! I’m giving you some guidelines to use when choosing a bible reading plan as well as some guidelines to use to help you choose a bible reading plan that you’ll actually stick to.
02 | Accountability - Why You Need It and Where To Find It So You Can Start Your Day with God
Are you struggling to stick to a bible reading plan? Have you tried multiple times to start a morning routine only to quickly get derailed? In this episode, I'm talking about one of the key pieces that helped me when I first starting creating a morning routine.
01 | My Morning Routine Journey - How I Created a Quiet Time Routine to Build a Relationship with God
Are you wanting to spend more time intention time with God this year? Have you tried before but couldn't stick with it? Many time we have the best intentions, but we just can't seem to make it work. Today I'm sharing a little bit about how I got started in creating my morning routine and a little bit about what we'll be talking about with this podcast.
