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Holiness in the Laundry Pile: How to Find Joy in Motherhood | Ep. 249
Episode 2498th September 2025 • The Homeschool Connections Podcast • homeschoolconnections
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What if the very challenges of motherhood—laundry, meals, endless to-dos—were actually stepping stones on the road to sainthood?

In this week’s episode of the Homeschool Connections Podcast, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with Emily Wilson Husom, author of Sincerely Stoneheart. Together they talk about embracing motherhood without bitterness, breaking free from the culture of complaint, resisting the lies of the enemy, and rediscovering joy in the daily duties of family life.

Emily also shares the personal awakening that inspired her book, practical steps to be more present in a phone-driven world, and encouragement for moms navigating self-image, social pressures, and the unique challenges of Catholic homeschooling.

If you’re a Catholic mom who needs a reminder that God is at work in the mess and the mundane, this conversation will uplift your heart and encourage your homeschool journey.

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Emily Wilson Hussem is an author, speaker, YouTuber, wife, and mom who shares her faith online and travels the world sharing her witness of faith at conferences and events across the globe.

You can purchase Emily's book, Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmask the Enemy’s Lies, Find the Truth That Sets You Free, here: https://amzn.to/41HtcSh

You can find Emily online at:

Website: https://emilywilsonministries.com/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emwilss

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilywilsonministries

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/emilyywilsonn 

 

You'll also find Homeschool Connections Podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hsc_online/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints/ 

Make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!

Visit our Podcast page at Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

 

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