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The Love in a Cottage Podcast
Author: Paige Geidel
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How do I pursue Jesus in my marriage? How do I meet new friends now that I’m married? Am I ready to become a mom? How will marriage change once I have a baby? How can I create a home and a life that I love while staying youthful and enjoying my 20s?
Welcome to Love in a Cottage where we will discuss all of these topics and more! Each week, host Paige Geidel brings you honest conversations with wives and mamas along with her personal experiences and stories from marriage and motherhood to encourage you on your journey. Paige navigates topics like friendship, postpartum anxiety and depression, intentional parenting, contentment in seasons of hardship, mental health in marriage, dating and so much more.
We know the early years of marriage and motherhood can be challenging, but we believe that God can use each and every season of our lives to grow us, to teach us, and to shape us into the women that He created us to be.
If you find yourself craving a community of women who are married, mothering in their 20s, and passionately following Jesus, then Love in a Cottage is for you. Pull up a seat, grab a cup of coffee and get ready to be encouraged.
Welcome to Love in a Cottage where we will discuss all of these topics and more! Each week, host Paige Geidel brings you honest conversations with wives and mamas along with her personal experiences and stories from marriage and motherhood to encourage you on your journey. Paige navigates topics like friendship, postpartum anxiety and depression, intentional parenting, contentment in seasons of hardship, mental health in marriage, dating and so much more.
We know the early years of marriage and motherhood can be challenging, but we believe that God can use each and every season of our lives to grow us, to teach us, and to shape us into the women that He created us to be.
If you find yourself craving a community of women who are married, mothering in their 20s, and passionately following Jesus, then Love in a Cottage is for you. Pull up a seat, grab a cup of coffee and get ready to be encouraged.
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Welcome to the season 7 episode finale with our friend, Michelle Garrels! Michelle has previously shared on episodes 32, 33, 58, and 59. Today, she opens up about her journey with the Holy Spirit and praying in tongues. This is a beautiful, full-circle conversation as Michelle has been deeply instrumental in this area of my walk with Jesus. REGISTRATION IS HERE! The Love in a Cottage Summer Retreat is in Holland, Michigan, August 14-17 2025. Sign-ups are first come, first serve. If you have any questions, please email hello@paigegeidel.com. As of 6/10/25, there are three out of seven spots open. For more information, please visit our Instagram highlight, "retreat 05." Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Michelle's Instagram @ellegarrels Michelle's Blog "Good News for Modern Women" Michelle's Website "Little Phlox Farm" Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Liz's Instagram @lizstambaugh Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
Today’s conversation is with the lovely Taylor Church! Taylor is a wife, mother and photographer living in Eugene, Oregon. This episode was recorded while Taylor was pregnant with her son, Curren, and the timing of this release is special because he was born three weeks ago now! It’s sweet because in this conversation she shares all that her & her husband have been dreaming, hoping and praying for as they awaited and prepared for Curren’s birth. Taylor talks about the important role of parents being ambassadors for God as they raise their children and how she's preparing her heart with that truth. Taylor also opens up honestly about her journey into motherhood as she has walked through the pain and grief of miscarriage. She shares her heart deeply on loss along with the ways the Lord met her amidst the grief through her community of friends & family. Toward the end of the conversation, we chat about how Taylor cultivates contentment and also we dive into how she values quality over quantity in her life, style and home. Mentions in the Podcast: Parenting 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp Picnic (the stationary store in Laguna Beach) The Love in a Cottage Summer Retreat in Holland, Michigan, August 14-17 2025! We only have a few spots left and would love to have you join! Sign up here. Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Taylor's Instagram @tayylorannnphoto Taylor on Episode 14 Liz's Instagram @lizstambaugh Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
We are excited to be sharing this encouraging conversation with the inspiring Amanda Demelo. Amanda is a wife, homemaker & mom to three living in Charleston, South Carolina. Amanda pours out her heart on how she cultivates a peaceful home as a mother to littles. She shares about limiting screen time, having rhythms more than routines and how she has navigated the outside pressures of motherhood. Throughout the conversation, Amanda shares about abiding in the peace of Jesus in all circumstances and seasons. We also chat about how Amanda and her Husband intentionally create a team mentality in their family culture and then we end our conversation chatting a bit about what community + hospitality looks like as a mother of three. SAVE THE DATE! The Love in a Cottage Summer Retreat in Holland, Michigan, August 14-17 2025...more details to come! Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Amanda's Instagram @amandasdemelo Amanda on Episode 42 Amanda on Gal Pals Talk Homebirth Episode Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Liz's Instagram @lizstambaugh Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
This week we are welcoming back Mary Kate Robertson and Hannah King to reflect on motherhood over the last five(!!) years and how God has grown our capacities and also made us more reliant upon Him. We discuss what our daily rhythms look like with three children and the beginning stages of homeschooling. This was such a cozy conversation that I hope encourages your heart, whatever stage you're at in your walk with Christ and/or motherhood. SAVE THE DATE! The Love in a Cottage Summer Retreat in Holland, Michigan, August 14-17 2025...more details to come! Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Mary Kate's Instagram @marykaterob Mary Kate's Previous Episode Hannah's Instagram Hannah's Previous Episode Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Liz's Instagram @lizstambaugh Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
We are excited to have the lovely Carlie Miya back on the podcast today! Carlie is a wife, mother of two and homemaker living in OC, California. She previously was on Episode 4 of the podcast and in this episode we catch up on the past four years. Carlie shares about becoming a mother and how her + her husband Dillon got pregnant unexpectedly. She opens up honestly about the difficulties she experienced in motherhood, and how Jesus has helped her embrace motherhood throughout the past several years. We have fun chatting about what inspires her style, dopamine dressing and what that has looked like for her in motherhood. We end our conversation chatting about how their family has navigated her husband’s autoimmune disease + are in an ongoing journey of healing. Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Carlie's Instagram @miyadwelling Carlie's Previous Episode Liz's Instagram @lizstambaugh Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
We are so honored to have Sierra Denham back on the show! Sierra is a wife, mother and homemaker living in southern California. She was a guest on the podcast back in 2022 and returns to share all that God has done in her life since—from moving across the country and becoming renters again, to homeschooling, to navigating auto immune disease. Sierra loves Jesus and has practical encouragement to share with you, we can’t wait for you to listen! Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Sierra's Instagram @sierradenham Sierra's Previous Episode: Episode 29 Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
Today’s conversation is with Courtney Weston who is a wife, mother and creative living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In this episode, Courtney invites us into the change and shifts that have unfolded in her life over the past several years and the ways Jesus has met her and helped her walk through the uncomfortable seasons. She shares about her sweet birth with her son Ames and then we dive into a rich conversation about seeking the Lords voice in her family, how she invites her five year old daughter into creating and how Courtney cultivates a life of creating more than consuming. Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Courtney's Instagram @courtney__weston Courtney's Rooney Instagram @rooneyclothing Liz's Instagram @lizstambaugh Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
Welcome back for another season of the podcast, friends! This season will feature all returning guests from past episodes to catch up on what Jesus has done in their lives. In this episode, Paige has the honor of chatting with Madi Reimer. Madi shares how Jesus radically healed her from anxiety last fall, and how he has been graciously rebuilding her faith after a period of deconstruction several years ago. It's a powerful testimony that I can't wait to share with you all! Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Madi's Instagram @madireimer Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Liz's Instagram @lizstambaugh Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
Today's show is the final episode of this season! In this conversation, Paige shares what Jesus has been cultivating in her heart and life in relation to the topic of hiddenness. We pray that you'd walk away from this conversation feeling encouraged and know that the Lord sees you. Toward the end of this episode, we also share some exciting news about the next season along with announcing the date of it's release! We are incredibly grateful for each of you who choose to listen and pray that you'd continue to feel blessed, friends! Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Liz's Instagram @liz.stambaugh Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
This week we are chatting with the wonderful Peyton Elise Craft. Peyton lives in Colorado with her husband and their one year old son, Arken Bjear! She is a mother, photographer, poet & trauma therapist. In this episode, she shares about meeting her husband, walking through miscarriage, and redemption after loss. Towards the end of our conversation, she walks us through pieces of her home birth and the arrival of her son, Arken. If miscarriage or birth trauma are sensitive or tender topics for you, you might want to consider skipping this episode. Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Pre-Order Crewnecks + Tees Peyton's Instagram @peyyyyyyy Peyton's Website Liz's Instagram @lizstambaugh Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
Today's episode is part two of my conversation with KJ Messick from last year! KJ is a wife, mother, content creator, and missionary with Circuit Riders living in Southern California. In our conversation, KJ shares her birth story with her daughter Frankie—and how God miraculously saved her life. Toward the end, she shares a word of encouragement on the importance of mothers in building God's kingdom. Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Pre-Order Crewnecks + Tees KJ's Instagram @kj.messick Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
This week’s conversation is with Anna Comer! Anna is a wife & creative living in Wilmington, NC. She shares about how the Lord worked in her life in her late teens to early 20s as she was part of YWAM, met her husband, moved to another state, and wrestled with different questions that led her to a deeper love of Jesus through the Word and apologetics. That season led her to hosting and leading Bible studies and she shares what that has looked like and how she has seen the Spirit move. We also have an honest conversation about materialism and about how Jesus has influenced Anna’s heart for cultivating a sustainable life, home, and style. We ended our sweet conversation chatting about knitting, tips for anyone wanting to learn to knit, what that has looked like for Anna & what the Lord has taught her in the process! Donate to the Podcast Anna's Instagram @itsannacomer Liz's Instagram @lizstambaugh Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
This week's chat is with Audrey Coats! Audrey is a wife, soon-to-be-mother, and holistic health coach living in Denver, Colorado. In our conversation, Audrey opens up about her health journey, which kickstarted when she was in high school and doctors discovered a large tumor. From there, the Lord has led her through seasons of learning about women's hormones and minerals. Now, she walks alongside other women on the same path toward healing and wholeness. We discuss the tension of pursuing health and healing as a follower of Jesus living in a sinful world. Finally, Audrey shares about her miscarriage which she had in 2024. She shares about the grief that she and her husband experienced and how God met her in the midst of a traumatic time. (And praise God, Audrey is currently 27 weeks pregnant at the release of this episode!) Audrey's Instagram @_healthyhoney Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
Today’s conversation is with the sweet Summer Lamb. Summer is a wife, friend, writer, worship leader, and creative living in Newberg, Oregon. In this episode, she shares about how she has seen and experienced the faithfulness, healing, and goodness of God in her life. She walks us through meeting her husband, what it was like processing and healing from trauma while dating & engaged, and the story of their engagement being postponed which led to breaking up. During that time the Lord was ministering to Summer’s heart, bringing healing and revealing to her how He was preparing her ultimately for Him. Summer reflects on how the Lord met her amidst mourning. Toward the end of our conversation, Summer shares about what creativity looks like for her and how she discerns between doing things with excellence versus creating out of striving or misplaced identity. We wrap up with her sharing about her intentional wardrobe and what inspires her when it comes to style. Summer’s Instagram @summerdonna_ Neuw Goods Instagram @neuwgoods Saints Hill Music Instagram @saintshillmusic Liz's Instagram @liz.stambaugh Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast
Hello, dear friends! Welcome BACK to the podcast for a new season. Today's conversation is between co-hosts Liz and Paige, officially welcoming Liz as part of the show. We catch up on what God has been doing in our lives and share in excitement about the upcoming season. Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Liz's Instagram @liz.stambaugh Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast Facebook Community
This week's episode is part one of my conversation with KJ Messick! KJ is a wife, mother, and missionary with Circuit Riders living in southern California. In our conversation, she shares how she came to know Jesus during her college years in a deeper way, as well as how the Holy Spirit led her into full-time vocational ministry. KJ also shares how she met her husband, Chip, and the ways that God walked them through conflict in early marriage. In episode 74, we'll return for part two of this conversation where you'll hear her daughter Frankie's birth story! Sign up for the Autumn 2024 Retreat in Nashville Pre-Order Crewnecks + Tees KJ's Instagram @kj.messick Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast Facebook Community Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry
Today's conversation is with the lovely Eden Blackburn! Eden is a wife, creative, and soon-to-be mother living in Birmingham, Alabama. In this episode, she shares about her upbringing as a missionary kid in Costa Rica, as well as what transitioning back to life in the states was like for college years later. Eden also walks us through how she discovered she loved creating, specifically in the areas of graphic design and photography. Toward the end, she opens up about miscarriage and pregnancy. It's a joy-filled, easy-listening conversation and I'm so excited for you to listen! Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Eden's Instagram @edenlblackburn / @upheldstudio Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast Facebook Community
Welcome BACK dear friends! I am so excited to finally bring you a new podcast episode. Today, I'm sitting down with the delightful Tay Magruder. In our conversation, Tay shares her journey to becoming a young wife and mother. We also co-process about sharing our kids online, inviting Jesus to heal old wounds, and how our body image has shifted since having children. My time with Tay is deep while remaining lighthearted and Christ-centered. I hope you enjoy it! AUTUMN RETREAT SIGN UP IS LIVE! October 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee. Sign up here. Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Tay's Instagram @thetaymagruder Tay's TikTok @thetaymagruder Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast Facebook Community
Hi dear friends! I have decided to bring season four to an early close due to a couple of conversations needing to be rescheduled. I am so thankful for your understanding, listenership and involvement in this community :) Season five will be returning in February 2024! 2024 RETREAT SIGN UP Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Liz's Instagram @lizrudman Julia's Instagram @juliaarackley Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast Facebook Community
Hi friends! I am so excited to bring you another Gal Pals Talk episode. This week it's with my two dear friends, Liz Stambaugh and Julia Rackley! We reflect on the Love in a Cottage retreat that was held this last spring in Dana Point, California. If you're considering signing up for the April retreat in Rosemary Beach, Florida, this will give you a picture of what that time will look like! Even if you're not planning on joining us this spring, I believe you'll still be encouraged by our conversation. SPRING RETREAT 2024 — APRIL 11-14 IN ROSEMARY BEACH, FLORIDA Sign ups will be on a first come, first serve basis. They will open on Monday, November 27 at 10am PST on loveinacottage.com. Join the Cottage Club Patreon & support the show Give a one-time or recurring donation to the ministry Liz's Instagram @lizrudman Julia's Instagram @juliaarackley Paige's Instagram @paigegeidel Podcast Instagram @loveinacottagepodcast Facebook Community