These casual exchanges on meaningful topics between Kristin Alldredge Shaeffer and her seven amazing sisters encourage mothers on their journey with Jesus Christ. Being a parent while working on a marriage may be the hardest thing a woman can do. It is also the most rewarding. This is why God asks us to do it, for our happiness and His Glory. Kristin is the oldest of eleven children, all of whom are raising families with Christ. Join her and her sisters as they share fun insights from their growing up years and differing parental applications in their own happy, growing families.
In this helpful episode of Conversations With My Sisters, Kristin sits down with her sister Lori, the sixth girl in their family of eleven children. Together they reflect on what it was like growing up in a big, bustling home—and the powerful gospel principles their parents lived that shaped each child’s confidence, identity, and testimony. […]
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In this inspiring episode of Conversations With My Sisters, Kristin and her sister AnnaJo reflect on how their father instilled a spirit of entrepreneurship, hard work, and confidence in his eleven children. They share the Flip-Flop Challenge, a story that perfectly captures their dad’s empowering attitude. AnnaJo discusses how she’s carried those same gospel-centered values
In this uplifting episode #10 of Conversations With My Sisters, Kristin sits down with her sister Catherine Jones for a mix of laughter and deep gospel insight. After a humorous Jones family update about buying a new van, the conversation turns to the heart of faith: worthiness, repentance, and God’s love. This is faith-based encouragement
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In this episode #9 of Conversations With My Sisters, Kristin (the oldest of 11 children) sits down with her youngest sister, Alison (child number 10), to reflect on the busy family dynamics of their large Latter-day Saint home. Alison shares childhood memories and the lasting impact of feeling their parents’ love in a big, happy
In Episode 8 of Conversations With My Sisters, Carol and Kristin dive deep into faith-centered self-care strategies tailored for busy LDS moms. They explore: Whether you’re seeking encouragement or spiritual renewal in motherhood, this episode will uplift and empower your journey with Christ at the center. Key word phrases include: LDS moms self care, Spiritual
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Episode #7 stars Lorraine Alldredge, a devoted Christian mother of 11, for a heartfelt and insight-packed conversation on finding eternal perspective amid everyday chaos and trial. In this episode, Lorraine and Kristin dive into: Lorraine’s book, So What Can Kid’s Do in the Summertime, is available on Etsy. HERE. Motherhood balance with faith
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In Episode #6 Delene teaches that eternity is now. Opportunities to embrace fluidity between earth life and eternity is through family history. Keeping an eternal perspective is helpful in day to day parenting. Delene shares how she taught her children the big picture and how important it is to find humor in parenting challenges. When
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In Episode #4 of “Conversations With My Sisters,” Kristin’s mom, Lorraine J. Alldredge shares the inspiration that birthed an intentional summer learning program for her 11 children. Next, she discusses how she and her husband, Tony, communicated in their marriage and parenting. Lorraine also explains the importance of work ethic and her parenting philosophy, which
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In Episode #5 of “Conversations With My Sisters,” Delene, number five of the eleven Alldredge children, introduces herself. Delene and Krisin discuss what “The Big Picture” is and the power of choice in relationships, including our relationship with God. Delene shares an inspiring story of how the Holy Spirit supported her effort to read God’s
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In Episode #3 of “Conversations With My Sisters,” Carol is introduced to our listeners. She is the second of the eleven children. Kristin remembers how they did everything together when they were little. In this conversation, Carol and Kristin discuss how sisters are a blessing, but what if you don’t have a sister? Kristin shares
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In Episode #2 Catherine is introduced to our listeners. She is the eighth of the eleven children. Kristin remembers how her birth brought a change to the family dynamics.
Catherine talks about her role as a mother and the importance of summer activities. She is very good at customizing the goals to each child in one-on-one discussions with each of her seven children.
Also, Catherine shares ideas for rewards at the end of the summer of learning.
Last, Kristin gives words of encouragement to women, no matter what season of life they are currently in.
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In Episode #1 Kristin introduces herself as the oldest of 11 children and shares details about her upbringing, education, and faith.
She describes the inspiration she received to start the podcast, “Conversations With My Sisters.” The podcast was created to share insights and experiences from herself and her sisters on being mothers in order to bring listeners closer to Jesus Christ.
Lastly, She shares a personal story about finding comfort in the scriptures during a difficult time as a young girl.
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