Lilies and Manna

In today's episode, come with me as we imagine ourselves in an art gallery that I hope will change your perspective on your body forever. Consider invitations: read this article  listen to this talk  

In this final Keepsake episode, Olivia and I share our final thoughts we hope you consider about this special book, which we ultimately hope you consider bringing into your home and use with your children as a way to draw closer to Jesus Christ together. Olivia Anderson's Instagram account: @lineandlilac Consider the Crayons Keepsake Book Lilies and Manna Email List

In today's episode, I am so excited to have Olivia Anderson with me, the talented illustrator @lineandlilac who brought Consider the Crayons to life through her beautiful and intentional artwork. We go through hidden details woven throughout this keepsake book that we hope you remember to not miss as you experience this book on your own as well as with your little ones, and ultimately remember the Christ-centered meaning behind it all.  There is still time to order and receive this special keepsake by Mother's Day! Order here 🕊️

I am so excited for you to listen to the first episode in a special three-part series—Imagine the Keepsake. In this first episode, I’m sharing the heart behind Consider the Crayons, a brand new heirloom keepsake book created for mothers and their children—designed to be experienced together and treasured for years to come. Beautifully illustrated by Olivia Anderson, this book is now available on Amazon (softcover only at this time, though hardcover may appear listed but is not yet available. It is coming soon :). Consider the Crayons Heirloom Keepsake Book We hope you find it draws you closer to Him, and closer to your little ones as you read and experience this book together :) Next in the series: Remember the Keepsake with Olivia, the illustrator of this special book.

I hope that after today's episode, time at the sink becomes sacred time with Him, as you now see dishes as 'lilies', reminders of His love and strength He offers us in motherhood.  The BYU Speech referenced in today's episode: "There Is a Lad Here"   Thank you to the sponsor of today's episode, Nourish Dressings, perhaps the world's healthiest (and delicious) dressing for both adults and kids! You can find their delicious and healthy dressing here

In this episode, I’m joined by Aleah from LDS Bookstore — a beautiful Christ-centered company I’ve loved for a long time. Aleah has spent over a decade working with LDS Bookstore, currently working in product development and design, helping create meaningful reminders of Christ for women and families. Together we talk about the purpose behind these products, the power of simple reminders in our homes, and how small things can help deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ in everyday motherhood. If you’d like to see some of the meaningful products we talked about in this conversation, you can find links to them below!   Color Scriptures Aleah's Enamel Christus Pendant Necklace My Stamped Christus Charm Necklace Christus Statue Circle Mustard Seed Necklace Sunday Essentials Tote Bundle Free Come, Follow Me Resources

In today's Easter episode, I share an experience I had after the birth of our son, in what I hope will be an Easter lily you can both relate to, and use to remember the Savior during this sacred weekend and always.    Watch The Chosen scene here

From lightning lanes to height requirements, there are connections to Jesus Christ and His gospel that can help us in our daily lives as parents raising young children in today’s world. Join Seth and I as we share parenthood parables from the most magical place on Earth. 

Perhaps one of the hardest things of motherhood is being sick.. in addition to caring for our sick children at the same time. I hope today's episode can be a staple in your spiritual medicine cabinet, as a way to help you find the healing and strengthening power of the Savior even during your most challenging sick days.   Consider talk link: "In the Strength of the Lord" by Elder Bednar   *A sick day essential? Anything that reminds you of the Savior's comfort and love. Quiltternity makes beautiful custom baptism blankets, heirloom quilts and more that focus us on the things that truly matter for eternity. Find them here or shop in person at the Holy Cow Market at the Lindon Utah Community Center from March 3rd-7th, where you can feel for yourself their extremely comfortable, lightweight and warm comfort pieces that would be especially appreciated during any sick season.

Join Seth and I, and one other special guest :), as we 'walk' through the temple drawing analogies and connections to how each room and ordinance can bring us closer to each other in marriage and to Jesus Christ.   You can find the 'Welcome to the Temple' book that we used in today's episode as well as other Popcorn Tree Books, including their upcoming First Words board book here and use the code MANNA10 for 10% off your order.   Also, here is the link to Bruce C. Hafen's talk referenced in the episode that I highly recommend reading fully!    Happy Valentine's Day! :)   

I hope this episode can help your little ones fall asleep, as they think about, imagine, and remember Jesus in this holiday season. 

We hope that after today's episode, you will have multiple new ideas to incorporate with your children this holiday season that brings Him into every aspect of the holidays and faith in each festivity.    Also be sure to go to www.liliesandmanna.com to sign up for my email list so you don't miss some very exciting things coming in the new year!

The first of my new podcast series.. Manna for Kids. It is my hope that these episodes will not only make bedtime easier, but that it will help both parents and children live this verse.. Yea, when thou (and thy children) liest down at night, lie down unto the Lord, that He may watch over you (and your children) in your sleep..   Bedtime Manna Meditation starts at minute 4:20

As we help our children put on their costumes this year, I hope that it will be a time to remember Jesus Christ and how we can put on His armor in our everyday life as mothers. 

Will we as mothers choose to become the salt of the earth.. or pillars of salt looking back on a life before our temple covenants?     Consider Invitation: Salt of the Earth Remember Lot's Wife Why Not Now?   Salt Dough Recipe: 2 cup all-purpose flour  1 cup salt 1 cup water*Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add a little water at a time, mixing as you pour, to form a ball of dough. Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes.

“Set aside those things in your life that don’t really matter. Decide to do something that will have eternal consequences.” -Elder Scott

"Look unto me in every thought.. doubt not.. fear not."   https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/fear-not-2/

Join Seth and I on a metaphorical walk in our garden as we find connections to Jesus Christ in our lives as parents.  Invitations: Read this President Packer talk Read this Elder Clayton talk   🕊️ Thank you to Popcorn Tree Books, @popcorn.tree.books, the sponsor of today's episode.  Use the code MANNA10 for 10% off your order Find Books Here

"I would learn the Healer's art.."   Join me and my son's angel NICU nurse Lauren as we talk about learning and living the Healer's art in motherhod.    Subscribe to Lilies and Manna email list

The repairman we are going to be talking about in today's episode is one with billions of reviews..   many refer to Him as a “miracle worker”.   He never rushes a job, and you truly feel like his most important and only customer.   He perfectly diagnoses any problem, fixing and repairing anything and everything to the point it is restored perfectly as if there was never a problem in the first place.   Not to mention he’s quite the talented carpenter ;)   But perhaps most important to note..   He always comes when he says he will come.   Join me in today's special Father's Day episode where we learn about how we can utilize and prepare for the return of the 'ultimate repairman'.    Consider invitation: President Nelson's talk: "Confidence in the Presence of God"   A special thank you to the sponsor of today's episode RŌMFRĒ. RŌMFRĒ is a family owned company that specializes in leather goods and gear. Their products are both beautiful and practical, and one of my all-time favorite companies. You can use the code LILIES20 for 20% off your order.  RŌMFRĒ website RŌMFRĒ leather Book of Mormons  

"You are hereby called to serve as a mother for the building up of the kingdom of God here on Earth." Whether or not you have formally received a mission call or have served a mission, remember: You have been called to serve, called to serve Him.. called to serve them.. in this essential mission of motherhood, for every mother a missionary.   Consider Invitation: Elder Holland's talk "Missionary Work and the Atonement" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-uk2KziLVY   *Thank you to the sponsor of today's episode: Native Scripture, the dual language Book of Mormon. Use the code MANNA15 for 15% off your Native Scripture set  https://www.nativescripture.com/ *  

In today's special two part episode, it is my hope that you will see sleepless nights in a new way, a way that will bring you closer to Jesus Christ in these exhausting hours.  It is also my hope that you will learn new practical tips and tools for this tiring stage of motherhood like I did from today's incredible guest, Lita, who you can find at https://itstimetosleepconsultant.com/ .   🥬 A big thank you to the sponsor of today's episode, Betterdays Co. Betterdays  is a health and wellness company that makes all natural, organic supplements that has truly helped our entire family have 'better days'. You can use the code MADELINEHOYT10 for 10% off your order 🥬 Find their website here: https://betterdaysco.com/    

Join me for this short Valentine's message where we relate the 5 love languages found in Jesus' life to times we express these same love languages in our life as mothers.  It is my hope that today and everyday, we can study and ponder on the love Jesus expressed through words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch, quality time, and gift giving and how we as mothers reflect His life by similarly showing these various forms of love to our own precious children.

Thank you to today’s episode sponsor, Cozy Confidence, the best heatless curler that saves so much time for the things that matter most! Click here.. where you can use the code liliesandmanna for 15% off your order! If improved physical fitness is one of your 2025 goals, this episode is for you. Megan Spencer is pregnancy, birth, and postpartum fitness coach whose goal is to help mothers feel strong in the ‘forever trimester’ of motherhood. Join us today as we make connections to Jesus Christ and spiritual fitness, as well as share how we we can combat the common deterrents we face in sticking to our physical and spiritual goals. Megan’s wisdom and encouragement is contagious and life changing, and you won’t want to miss any of this special episode. For a 7 day free trial of Megan’s app, or to use her code for 30% off an annual membership available through March, visit her website here!    

As I have been pondering what motherhood resolution I want to take into 2025, these three phrases kept coming to my mind from the Savior.  It is my hope that one of these phrases once said by Jesus Christ will resonates with you, and that it will become your own New Year's resolution. I hope that after listening to this episode, you can imagine Jesus Christ lovingly reminding you of this resolution throughout the year, as you seek to become a better mother and disciple of Him. Be sure to go to my new website www.liliesandmanna.com, to get on my email list to be the first to hear about exciting things coming this year! 

Merry Christmas Eve!  Using Elder Maxwell's beautiful imagery of Mary and her newborn, my hope for today's short episode is that we can make connections to Mary as we remember moments with our own newborn, ultimately remembering THE newborn. 

Today's guest is one of my oldest and closest friends, Kristen Scott. Not only is she an extremely talented recording artist and Christian singer and songwriter, but her beautiful testimony of Jesus Christ and connections she finds to Jesus Christ through music and motherhood makes today's episode one of my favorites yet.    For the first time on Lilies and Manna podcast, there is a live musical number that you will not want to miss! This song is sung by Kristen and what she describes as her personal testimony of the Savior. 

Join Natalie and I as we read through her interactive and immersive children's book, "My Covenant Path with Jesus". Today we talk about the importance of helping our children understand the Atonement of Jesus Christ and how to walk the covenant path with Him.     Natalie's challenge: Simple is the Doctrine of Jesus Christ by President Eyring   Link to Natalie's book: My Covenant Path with Jesus https://www.acovenantchild.com/products/order-my-covenant-path-with-jesus?variant=43544111677699

Join Seth and I as we find spiritual connections to the many aspects of Thanksgiving. We hope that from the feast, to the turkey bowl, and even to the leftovers.. that those listening will look at it all with new spiritual eyes as it now reminds them of the Savior and His gospel. 

It is my hope you will never look at huge mountains of laundry the same way again, and that heartfelt desire replaces dread of tackling this chore as it now becomes a time to reflect on Jesus Christ's Atonement in everyday moments in motherhood.   Here are the references in the 'Consider' invitation for this week:   "The Infinite Atonement" by Tad Callister  "Be Ye Therefore Perfect.. Eventually" by Elder Holland "His Grace is Sufficient" by Brad Wilcox  Mark 5

How in the world can trick or treating help teach me about finding Jesus Christ in motherhood?  Find out in today's episode :) It is my promise you will never view Halloween night the same again, as it now becomes a night of reminders of ways to draw nearer to your Heavenly Father and Savior.     Consider challenge: 'Pray, He is there' by President Susan H. Porter    

Come with me on a Costco run as we find connections to General Conference. From the parking lot and food court, to the check out and receipt check, I hope you never look at a Costco trip the same again as these things can now be reminders of Jesus Christ and His gift and blessing of General Conference.

Happy Labor Day! Today I invite you to look back on your 'labor days', finding connections to Jesus Christ's Atonement in each detail of the individual births of your children. 

In today’s lily episode, I invite you all to consider how a baby’s due date can represent the day that Jesus Christ comes again.   Just as we do not know the day nor hour of His return, we do not know the exact day nor hour our baby will come, but there are ways we can prepare for both of these joyous days with excitement rather than fear.   As I approach my baby's due date, I hope that during this episode all mamas can relate to past and future due dates of their own babies and the connection these special days have to the day that the Savior comes again. 

In today's episode, I share how modesty is a powerful and consistent way to show our love to our Heavenly Father and Savior, to others, and to ourselves.    A special thank you to the sponsor of today's episode, HALFTEE, a company that helps women dress modestly with their incredibly comfortable and seamless layering shirts.  As shared at the end of today's episode, you can use the code MADELINE20 to get 20% off your Halftee order and here is the link! https://halftee.com/?ref=MADELINEHOYT   Invitation from today's episode: Read the talk.. “If the Savior Stood Beside Me, Would I Wear the Things I Wear?” by Carol F. McConkie https://womensconference.byu.edu/sites/womensconference.ce.byu.edu/files/carolmcconkiemodesty.pdf  

I am so excited to introduce Megan as today's guest on Lilies and Manna podcast.   Megan is the creator of the instagram account In Defense of Family (@defense_of_family), where she fearlessly and boldly defends and declares the doctrine on the family in a world that mocks and disregards these divine truths.   In today's episode you will feel of Megan's dedication to her divine role of motherhood, and ultimately feel of her deep love and commitment to Jesus Christ as we talk about ways to teach our children His eternal doctrine.   

Happy Mother's Day! In this Mother's Day Manna episode, I use one of my favorite talks to focus on parallels from Christ's life to show how His character can be found in the selfless acts mothers demonstrate in daily motherhood.  My invitation to all who listen to this episode is to watch this talk and find further connections to motherhood that they can then apply to their life, as well as recognize times that they have demonstrated the character of Christ in selfless service for their children.    Character of Christ David Bednar MTC version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6bofAYBpN8

In this special Mother's Day episode, we will be drawing upon a story from Jesus Christ's life that connects to times we give selflessly to our children even when we feel we have nothing left to give. We will talk about how it is in these moments we can feel the closest to the Savior in our service to Him through these selfless acts for our children, and times we can feel most strongly the enabling power of His Atonement in motherhood.

It can feel pretty sad and 'crumb'y after General Conference ends.. but in today's episode Seth and I talk about how we can truly keep the same incredible feeling of the Holy Ghost with us as parents in our daily lives.. just as strongly as we felt it this past weekend.   Using the manna of Jesus Christ's words in 3 Nephi, Seth and I find ways that we can feel close to our Savior after General Conference just as the people found ways to still feel close to Him after He left their physical presence.    We invite all that listen to study 3 Nephi 17-20 to find your own personal ways to feel close to the Savior each and every day moving forward after conference.

Today's episode is all about.. you guessed it.. General Conference! Seth and I talk all about ways to prepare for this weekend with young children.. which we all know can potentially bring some 'crumb'y moments trying to focus on the messages given while also calming tantrums, entertaining toddlers, cleaning messes.. etc. etc. However, we have found there can be many ways to prepare ourselves and our children to have a spiritually fulfilling General Conference weekend, not in spite of young children but because of them! Using Mosiah 2 as our guide, we find ways in which we can prepare to hear the words of the Lord just as the people in the Book of Mormon prepared to hear the words of King Benjamin. We invite those listening to also open up to Mosiah 2 this week to find personalized ways to make this weekend a sacred and personal experience with Jesus Christ for you as parents as well as for your young children.

Today's episode is so impactful and important especially as women and mothers in today's world! This episode with Amanda includes: *ways to overcome negative body image, especially in motherhood *how to avoid comparisons to other women's bodies on social media *the ultimate purpose of our bodies in His plan *how Jesus Christ can help us replace negative thoughts about our bodies and rise above the adversary's attacks *invitations of how to incorporate these truths and tips in daily life

Amanda shares her experiences of traveling the world with her husband and young daughter, while giving multiple tips and insights to help listeners' with their own travel experiences with their children. This fun episode is something I'm so excited for you all to listen to, especially to hear Amanda share what traveling has taught her about the gospel and motherhood, and ultimately Jesus Christ. 

For my 30th birthday I recorded this special episode where I share 30 things that I know for sure. It is my hope that those listening will take time to ponder on the things that you know for sure, and that you will share these things with your loved ones. I know that as we especially focus on daily testifying of the things we know for sure to our children, that one day they will be able to say of us... 'we did not doubt our mothers knew it.'

Shauna, creator of app 'Refill My Soul', joins me in today's manna episode as we talk about ways mothers can find moments of peace and connection with God even during our busy lives and schedules.    Shauna does a live meditation at the 10 minute mark specifically for mothers and I promise it will be a sacred moment in your day to feel closer to the Savior.    If you want to feel the Spirit empowering you and comforting you as a mother.. you don't want to miss this episode!   Shauna's meditations she invites you to listen to that you can find on her app 'Refill My Soul":   Intentional Living: End My Day meditation Fear 3 meditation    

Do you feel in a motherhood or spiritual slump? Do you feel mentally stuffed but spiritually hungry? Do you feel easily overstimulated or frustrated with your children? Do you wish you felt closer to Heavenly Father and the Savior?   In today's episode I talk about where I've been these past couple of weeks, and how where I've been has helped me with each of these things that I had been feeling. It is my hope that mothers who answered yes to any of these questions can feel motivated to go where I've been, and know how it can truly help drastically deepen their relationship with Him and their families. 

In today's episode, Katey and I talk about ways that we strive to fill our lamps 'drop by drop' through our daily actions that ultimately help us strengthen our personal relationships with Jesus Christ. From daily Book of Mormon reading to the daily wearing of our temple garments, we discuss ways to fill our vessels with converting drops that will truly light our way back to Him in the tumultuous world we live in. 

In today's episode, Katey and I feast upon the story of the Ten Virgins and focus on why it is essential to have the oil of personal conversion in our lamps, and how doing so creates a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ.  Talks Referenced: "Abide the Day in Christ" by Sister Amy Wright  "Converted Unto the Lord" by Elder Bednar "If Ye Had Known Me" by Elder Bednar

Taylor Cutler is the creator and host of Reverently, Quietly podcast and Instagram page, where she provides guided gospel meditations to help those listening take time to ponder and focus on the things that matter most. You will find the following among many Christ centered topics in today's episode: *things Jesus said that we as mothers can relate to *comparing our homes to God's home, the temple, instead of comparing to others' picture perfect homes we see online.  *importance of feasting on the Gospel of Jesus Christ through study and meditation to help us in the hard moments of motherhood

In today's episode, we take the everyday 'crumb'y moments that we as parents go through with young children and discuss different ways we can 'think Celestial' as President Nelson counseled in His most recent General Conference address.          Talks referenced:   "Think Celestial!" -President Russell M. Nelson

Today is a special episode leading up to General Conference, focused ultimately on how prophets truly are a type and shadow of Jesus Christ. I am joined by Sara Phelps who runs the Instagram account @Iamsaraphelps, where she testifies boldly of living prophets and of Jesus Christ. Using Sheri Dew's talk "Prophets Can See Around Corners" as our guide throughout the episode, Sara shares ways we can prioritize the words from General Conference and the words from prophets in our daily lives as mothers.    Sara's invitation: D&C 1   Talks referenced: "Prophets Can See Around Corners" by Sheri Dew "Stand Forever" by Lawrence E. Corbridge "Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with President Nelson"—May 2022 "A Living Prophet for the Latter Days" by Allen D. Haynie   A special thank you to MTC for Kids for the giveaway in today's episode!