In this powerful episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd calls moms to rise up with boldness, faith, and conviction in the wake of tragedy and cultural uncertainty.

Kelsey reflects on the events surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the words of both scripture and history that have stirred her heart. Drawing from Acts 4 and the courage of the early apostles, she reminds us that the battle we face is not only political but deeply spiritual—and that mothers are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in shaping the next generation.

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This episode is a rallying cry for moms who feel the urgency of the times and the weight of their calling. Kelsey challenges complacency, calls out the lie of being “just a stay-at-home mom,” and encourages listeners to reclaim their homes as the first sanctuaries and classrooms of truth.

You’ll hear:
✨ Why lukewarm faith is no longer enough in today’s world.
✨ How to turn grief, fear, and overwhelm into boldness and action.
✨ The power of scripture and prayer as tools for navigating cultural and spiritual battles.
✨ A heartfelt reading of The Battle Cry of the American Mom—a manifesto declaring faith, family, and freedom as non-negotiables.

Kelsey invites you to join her growing community of intentional mothers who are ready to stand together, anchored in Christ, raising children with courage, conviction, and joy.

📖 “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men and women to do nothing.”

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Recorded spontaneously on the evening of Wednesday, September 10, 2025, this timely and heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood comes in response to the devastating news that shook Utah Valley University—and the broader Utah community.

As a professor at UVU, Kelsey Redd shares raw, personal reflection following the fatal shooting of political commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was killed during a campus event earlier that day. She addresses the deeply emotional weight of the tragedy—not only as a mother grieving the loss of a father to young children but also as an educator and neighbor grappling with the transformation of a place of learning into a scene of terror.

In this brief, reflective message, Kelsey explores how to explain such grief and violence to young children. Using the symbolism of the local Healing Field and the backdrop of remembering September 11, she offers a gentle approach rooted in faith: affirming that God has a plan, that peace and healing are possible, and that even amid tragedy, there is hope to hold onto.

Do you ever feel like motherhood has you stuck in serious mode—managing meltdowns, meals, and messes—while joy takes the backseat? In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom of four, unpacks why playfulness isn’t optional—it’s essential for your mental health and your family’s connection.

Through a simple story of jumping off the dock with her kids, Kelsey reveals how present, playful moments can:
🌊 Reset your nervous system and shift you out of stress mode
💖 Reconnect you with your own joy and inner child
🌱 Transform family dynamics by modeling presence and “yes” energy
📖 Invite you into deeper reflection through her new Purposeful Living Journal HERE.

Motherhood doesn’t have to feel like constant “no’s,” endless productivity, or autopilot survival. When we choose purposeful play—even just 5 minutes of silliness, barefoot nature time, or role-reversal games—we create moments of alignment that help us and our kids thrive.

👉 Tune in to learn how to bring more play, presence, and purpose into your everyday life with your little ones.

Connect with Kelsey: @creating.intentional.mothers

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