Discovering Home | For Christian Moms Discerning a Transition

Raising a child with special needs can be challenging, but you are uniquely equipped for this God-given calling. In this episode, Karla Monterrosa shares faith-driven lessons on trusting God, letting go of fear, and becoming your child’s confident advocate.

Whether you’re a Christian mom navigating this journey or love someone who is, this episode offers hope and grace to strengthen your faith.

Key takeaways include:

• H...

Motherhood is skillful, intentional, and deeply impactful—not “just” a role. In this episode, Karla Monterrosa explores how culture undervalues homemaking and family life, offering encouragement to Christian working moms and young women balancing faith and family purpose.

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m just a mom”? That one small word—just—can quietly diminish the value of mothe...

In this special Easter episode of Discovering Home, Karla Monterrosa shares her faith journey of healing and transformation as a Christian mom. Learn how to hear God’s voice, trust His call, and embrace a motherhood full of peace and purpose.

What does it feel like when God is calling you—and how can you respond with faith?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or uncertain about your next step, this ...

Discover the truth about daycare, early attachment, and the critical first three years of motherhood in this thoughtful episode. Karla Monterrosa offers Christian moms biblical insights and practical guidance to navigate cultural expectations with faith and confidence.

Key takeaways include:

• What attachment theory reveals about early childhood (John Bowlby & Mary Ainsworth)
• Insights from Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhoo...

Are you a Christian working mom considering stepping away from your career? In this episode, Karla Monterrosa addresses common fears about career gaps and shares faith-filled wisdom for embracing life’s changing seasons. Discover practical tips to keep your skills sharp and find purpose in nurturing your home.

If you feel the pull to spend more time at home but worry about questions like:

• What happens to my career if I step...

If you’re exhausted, longing to be home with your children, and struggling with a budget that just doesn’t add up, this episode is for you. Karla Monterrosa, wife, homeschooling mom, and coach for Christian moms, shares five mindset shifts that helped her transition from working mom to stay-at-home mom—and trust God through nearly a decade of financial uncertainty.

Key takeaways include:

• Understanding that your ...

In this heartfelt conversation, Karla Monterrosa chats with her dear friend Christie Morales, a Registered Holistic Nurse and mom of three, about balancing family, faith, and meaningful work without sacrificing presence or purpose. Discover how a home-centered life can integrate career, creativity, and motherhood while prioritizing God’s calling.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Embracing identity as a child of God...

Welcome to Season Two of the Discovering Home Podcast with Karla Monterrosa, author, speaker, coach, wife, and homeschooling mom of two. This season, we go deeper into what it means to live at the pace of grace as a Christian working mom feeling the nudge to slow down and come home.

In this episode, Karla introduces the concept of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) — a biologically-based temperament trait found in about...

Happy New Year, and welcome to Season 2 of the Discovering Home Podcast with Karla Monterrosa. After a full and fruitful 2025—launching this podcast, growing her coaching practice, and balancing homeschooling and family life—Karla shares a personal reflection on choosing a guiding word and Scripture for the year and embracing a slower rhythm as a Christian mom.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Choosing Philip...

Join Karla Monterrosa for the final episode of Season 1 of the Discovering Home Podcast as she reflects on a beautiful season of faith, motherhood, purpose, and community. This episode offers a gentle recap, encouragement to trade pressure for peace during the holidays, and a heartfelt reminder about walking faithfully in your calling.

Karla shares her personal journey—from launching the podcast and balancing family life to st...

Welcome back to The Discovering Home Podcast with Karla Monterrosa. In this episode, Karla shares a behind-the-scenes look at her podcast journey—from early tech struggles and doubts to celebrating progress and growing confidence. She opens up about the learning curve of launching and producing a show independently, encouraging listeners who may be afraid to start something new.

You’ll also hear Karla’s heartfelt r...

Join Karla Monterrosa, former full-time working mom turned stay-at-home mom, author, speaker, and certified coach, as she shares a heartfelt teaching on the Holy Spirit—our helper, comforter, and guide. In this episode, Karla explores how God gently leads us through life’s seasons and how learning to engage with the Holy Spirit brings peace, wisdom, and purpose to daily motherhood and marriage.

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Welcome back to Discovering Home with Karla Monterrosa, a coach for moms who desire more time and flexibility for their home and family. In this episode, Karla shares her personal homeschooling journey—from leaving a full-time government career to embracing a calling at home that transformed her family’s life.

If you’re considering homeschooling, Karla walks through 10 common questions and wrestling points ...

Feeling God’s call to homeschool but unsure if it’s right for your family? 

In this episode of Discovering Home, Karla shares why they left traditional school for faith-centered learning at home. You'll hear about the fears they faced, the lessons learned, and the peace found in trusting God’s guidance for your children’s education. Whether you’re just starting or already homeschooling, this episod...

Biblical Stewardship, Smart Budgeting, and Simple Strategies for Moms Transitioning Home 

If you’ve ever wondered how your family could make it work on one income, this episode is for you. On this episode, I share my personal story of transitioning from a two-income household to a home-centered life — and the practical steps, mindset shifts, and faith lessons that made it possible.

You’ll learn about:

• The hi...

What you think shapes how you live, love, and lead in your home. 

In this episode of Discovering Home, Karla shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma and breaking free from destructive thought patterns by renewing her mind through God’s Word. 

Inspired by her book Unbraided, she reveals how Scripture teaches that our minds are a spiritual battlefield where Christ has already won. Learn practical biblical st...

Wondering what God wants for your next season, especially if you’re feeling called to slow down and focus on home? In this episode, Karla shares 7 biblical and practical steps to help Christian moms discern God's will with clarity and peace. 

You’ll learn how to:

• Deepen your relationship with God through ongoing prayer and dependence
• Search scripture for guidance and align your heart with God’s word
• Seek wise...

Discover the truth about stay-at-home mom life as holy, meaningful work shaped by seasons and spiritual purpose. Inspired by the Proverbs 31 woman, this episode encourages Christian moms to embrace their current season—whether working outside the home or nurturing children at home—and find peace in God’s sovereign plan. Learn why motherhood is a ministry and how your daily rhythms testify to God’s goodness.

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On the very first episode of Discovering Home, Karla B. Monterrosa shares her personal why for this ministry—why encouraging women to prioritize home and family matters now more than ever.

Karla opens up about her own journey from a demanding 20-year government career to choosing faith, family, and a life centered at home. She describes the struggles of trying to "do it all," the tipping point when work became toxic, and the f...