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Sunshine in My Nest

Elizabeth Santelmann
Parenting
Homeschooling
Faith
Motherhood
Christianity
Bible Study
Christmas
Gospel-Centered Living
Spiritual Growth
Social Media
Advent
Discipleship
Creativity
Marriage
God
Gratitude
Gospel
Prayer
God's Promises
Community

Welcome to Sunshine in my Nest Podcast! I'm your host Elizabeth Santelmann. I hope these chats with our mentors about gospel-centered living will equip and inspire you to grow spiritually, love your family, and invest in your local community! Through the conversations with these women of faith I’ve learned to pray and trust God's plans are good for me. I've grown in empathy, obedience to God’s wil... more

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We are told hundreds of times in the Bible to be glad and rejoice, but culturally we seem more likely to "rush on" and "go to the next thing." Christians aren't called to celebrate just because we love a good party. Our celebrations are a faith pract... more

For many years, I studied the Bible to prove myself. I gathered so much information because I thought if I knew it all, my odds of messing it all up and making God mad would be minimized. I wanted to do it all right and for a long time I thought I wa... more

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It took me a long time to realize that parenting isn't about guiding our kids perfectly with all the right answers. I would try and fail every single day. A few years in, I started to realize that wh... more

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It's so easy to start to measure our worth by what we own and how we dress rather than whose we are. I remember the first time we ever changed churches. We went from one church with a style of clothe... more

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Recent Guests

Courtney Doctor
Director of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition, author and co-host of The Deep Dish Podcast
The Gospel Coalition
Episode: The Right Way to Study the Bible with Courtney Doctor
Abbey Wedgeworth
Christian author who writes about parenting, confession, and helping children build resilience.
Episode: Confession and Building Resilience in Our Kids with Abbey Wedgeworth
Caroline Saunders
Author and theologian focusing on biblical theology of clothing
Writer and author
Episode: How To Look at Clothes Biblically with Caroline Saunders
Charles Fay
Psychologist, co-developer of Love and Logic
Love and Logic Institute
Episode: Guiding Kids to Faith With Love and Logic with Dr Charles Fay
Jen Wilkin
Writer of Theologically Rich Bible Studies; author of Dust to Dust
Dust to Dust / Bible literacy advocate
Episode: Why is Humility so Hard? with Jen Wilkin
Laura Wifler
Writer, author, and founder of Risen Motherhood; developer of Sword Drill app and Killit Lab
Risen Motherhood; Sword Drill; Killit Lab
Episode: What I Replay in My Mind with Laura Wifler
Kelly Kapic
Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College
Covenant College
Episode: Did I do Enough? with Dr. Kelly Kapic
Whitney Newby
Homeschooling mom of four, founder of Brighter Day Press
Brighter Day Press
Episode: Challenge 6: Read in Community with Whitney Newby
Jodi Mockabee
Author and homeschooling advocate with five children (ages 16 to 10)
Author, homeschooling advocate
Episode: Challenge 5: Relationships > Stuff with Jodi Mockabee

Host

Elizabeth Santelmann
Host of Sunshine in My Nest

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Positive & encouraging

    One of my favorite podcasts! Elizabeth is so cheery and fun - love the topics she brings up and the positive conversations that point us to Christ and to be better individuals every day! Would recommend :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathibelle
    United States3 months ago
  • Refreshing and fun

    There are a lot of parenting and home-centered podcasts out there, but Sunshine in My Nest feels different in the best way. It’s gentle without being shallow, encouraging without being unrealistic, and deeply grounding in a way that makes you want to slow down and savor your life right where you are.

    Each episode feels like a quiet conversation with a wise friend who sees the beauty in everyday moments and helps you see it too. I especially appreciate how practical the insights are. This isn’t ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donnalynn127
    United States7 months ago
  • Grounding + Uplifting

    If you’re looking for a podcast that feels like a warm cup of coffee with a friend, Sunshine in My Nest is it. Elizabeth blends wisdom, encouragement, and faith-filled insight in a way that’s both grounding and uplifting. Whether she’s tackling deep theology or the joys of everyday life, her words bring both strength and comfort. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cassandra Speer
    United States2 years ago
  • Encouraging and Ideal Episode Length

    Elizabeth has encouraged me so much in motherhood through this podcast. She asks great questions in her interviews, and I love when she has an author on whose book I’ve read or want to read. And the episodes are just the right length - perfect for listening to while my little ones are sleeping and I’m getting a couple of chores done. 😅

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeganConnellWilson
    United States2 years ago
  • Great views on gospel-centered parenting

    Elizabeth does an amazing job of choosing an interviewing guest and speaking herself on raising children to follow Jesus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnnyb_61820
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners describe the show as encouraging, practical, and gospel-centered, offering actionable tips for busy moms.
Fans appreciate the host's warmth and thoughtful questions that surface meaningful conversation.
Guest lineups are praised for being diverse within a shared faith framework and for the short, easily digestible episode lengths.

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Confession and Building Resilience in Our Kids with Abbey Wedgeworth
Q: How have you seen that work in relationships with your kids and building some of that resilience in them?
Wedgeworth says parents can distinguish explanations for difficult behavior from excuses, apologize without shifting blame, and ask children for forgiveness. Experiencing rupture followed by repair can help children become resilient in relationships.
Confession and Building Resilience in Our Kids with Abbey Wedgeworth
Q: Can you tell me about a time that you were trying to hold it all together, but you found out you weren't really fooling anybody?
Wedgeworth recalls struggling after her third child was born and after a pregnancy loss, when she tried to appear okay despite needing help and wrestling with spiritual questions. She says she is learning not to fake being unaffected.
The Right Way to Study the Bible with Courtney Doctor
Q: If someone could only take on one practice for studying the Bible, what would you wish it would be?
Doctor recommends reading one chapter a day sequentially through the Bible, and rereading passages to notice their layers and build a foundation over time.
The Right Way to Study the Bible with Courtney Doctor
Q: What is Bible study like for you in this stage of life?
Doctor describes a consistent daily rhythm of prayer, reading, meditation and prayer, working through a book in both the Old and New Testaments. Her work also takes her into Scripture for teaching and writing.
Why is Humility so Hard? with Jen Wilkin
Q: What does a healthy engagement with aging look like in a church or family setting?
The guest describes intergenerational proximity and friendship over transactional mentorship, highlighting the value of cross-generational dialogue and shared spiritual formation.

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A faith- and family-centered show featuring conversations with women of Christian faith focused on gospel-centered living, motherhood, homeschooling, and practical spiritual formation. Episodes tend to blend personal stories with actionable tips for nurturing faith at home, building strong family rhythms, and managing daily life through a biblical lens. Notable strengths include a wide range of guest experts and authors, approachable pacing, and emphasis on hospitality, relational discipleship, and everyday holiness for moms and homeschoolers. The format often pairs seasoned parenting wisdom with faith-based reflections, offering listeners concrete ideas they can apply in home life, community, and personal growth.

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1. Courtney Doctor
2. Abbey Wedgeworth
3. Caroline Saunders
4. Charles Fay
5. Jen Wilkin
6. Laura Wifler
7. Kelly Kapic
8. Whitney Newby

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