The new school year is quickly approaching. While we have already been doing “lazy homeschool,” I figured this would be a great time to share what curriculum we have chosen for the 2024/2025 school year.Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevo…

Is it biblical for believers to vote? Should Christians avoid politics? Join me as we unpack what the Bible says about our involvement in elections and government.Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevoDoor Morgan Bartel

Raising our children to know God, know their identity in Christ and to be confident in sharing the Gospel starts at home. Here a 10 tips that you can practically implement today to start planting those seeds. Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevo…

I’ve been asked several times what a week in my life looks like. While most weeks can look rather scattered, typically there is a loose rhythm to my week. I pray this episode blesses you as you find what works best for YOUR family.Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/wee…

God THE FATHER created earthly fathers for a specific purpose in the household unit. We have an epidemic of fatherlessness. How can we change that?Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevoDoor Morgan Bartel

My 2024 reading goal is to read/listen to 36 books. That’s only 3 books a month. I’m a bit behind BUT I wanted to share what I have read so far you.Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevoDoor Morgan Bartel

Let’s talk about gossip. Is it a sin? The world says it’s actually a healthy form of conversation. Yes, there is actually science they use to claim that. But what does God’s Word say about gossip? For the month of April I am committing to this “No Gossiping” Challenge and I invite you to join me.Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekl…

Christ is risen! In this week’s episode we talk all about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means for us today.Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevoDoor Morgan Bartel

We are less than 2 weeks away from Resurrection Sunday. Let’s dive into this Easter season by looking at the cultural, historical and biblical significance of the crucifixion of our Savior!Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevo…

In honor of Valentine’s Day my husband is joining on the podcast to share our love story. From failed engagements to escaping the friend zone, our love story was a rollercoaster BUT we wouldn’t have it any other way!Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevo…

Did you know there are roughly 900 English translations of the Bible? So how do we know which one to read? Is there one that is better than the others? Join me in this week’s episode as we explore and discuss the various translations and which one is the best. Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www…

How do we combat a nagging lifestyle? We do it like we do with everything else...with prayer, supplication and resting on what God's Word says about it.For the next 30 days I am committing to this “No More Nagging” Challenge and I invite you to join me. This isn't just for wives. This is for anyone who complains, jumps to conclusions or just anyone…

Can we talk about something I know many of us struggle with? Let’s that about bridling our speech and recognizing the power of our words. As an opinionated and blunt kind of gal, this is an area I have to consistently submit to the Lord. It isn’t always easy but it is definitely worth it!Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devoti…

I am so excited to kick off a fun monthly series happening in 2024. Each month my husband, Colton will be joining me for a faith filled Q&A and other fun topics. This has already become one of my favorite episodes and I pray that it blesses you immensely. Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloo…

I did it. I have officially worn dresses exclusively for over 365 days. In honor of hitting this goal, I asked family and friends on my socials to submit their questions. This Q&A covers everything from struggling with self worth, hygiene and even how social interactions were affected by this challenge.Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for m…

Do you set New Year’s resolutions? I have found that setting them with grace in mind and with practical application prepared that I am able to pursue them more wisely. Whether you choose to set your own or you choose to forgo this practice, I pray that 2024 is full of God’s abundant blessings for each of you! Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign u…

Choosing to find time to rest during the Christmas season can be difficult. The to-do list seems like a mile long, the holiday hustle and bustle is non-stop and the calendar is full of countless activities. But the need to rest doesn’t stop simply because it’s Christmas time. Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visi…

I am thrilled to have my husband, Colton, joining us for this week’s podcast as we discuss the nativity account from Joseph’s perspective. As a biological, foster and adoptive father, he has so many nuggets of wisdom on this narrative. While the Bible may not say much about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, we know that he had a tremendous impac…

This Christmas season I asked the LORD to reveal something new to me. Growing up in the church means I have heard the account of the nativity countless times. It never ceases to amaze me how God will reveal a new layer of His nature through the Scriptures. I wanted to take this time to share with you one of the most emotional and inspiring truths t…

While we have been in Christmas mode since November 1st, it is now socially acceptable to go full on Christmas mode. To celebrate I am sharing my top ten favorite Christmas traditions with y’all!Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevo…

Homeschooling during the holidays looks different for every family. Some opt to take the entire month of December off to enjoy the festivities while others take only a short break the week of Christmas. However you choose to homeschool during this wonderful time of year just know that you are doing enough. In this week’s podcast I’m sharing a glimp…

For some people Thanksgiving is a wonderful time and for others it’s a difficult time. No matter what you may be facing this holiday season the Word of God is your source of life. Preparing our hearts for Thanksgiving through scripture is the best way to cultivate an attitude of gratitude!Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devot…

My 2023 reading goal was to read/listen to 24 books. I have never been a huge fan of audiobooks but this season I’m in has me loving them. I’m thrilled to say that I finished my challenge with nearly two months to spare! I still have a few books I’m hoping to finish before the new year but I wanted to share what I read this year with you. Follow me…

Finding time to study the Word of God is so important to me. Through different seasons that means adapting to when and how I am able to study the Bible. In this week’s podcast I am excited to share my current morning Bible study routine with y’all!Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlyl…

I am so excited to share some exciting news for the Bloom Wildly Live Simply family!Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting https://www.bloomwildlylivesimply.com/weeklydevoDoor Morgan Bartel

The topic of sex is one that slaps us in the face in a worldly context. Yet it’s one that, in the biblical context, seems to be hush hush. We have to start having Christ-centered conversations about sex in the covenant of marriage, God’s design for sex and having these conversations with our children. Someone is going to teach them about sex. Shoul…

My hubby is back for part 3 of our Bible Q&A. It’s always so much fun and such rich conversation when we get the opportunity to sit down and record this series. Our prayer is that you not only enjoy this episode but that it challenges you to answer these questions for yourself!Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my vis…

Creating a cozy home doesn’t have to break the bank. There are so many items you can thrift, repurpose and make your own. I have found that when I exercise patience and choose to buy secondhand that the quality far surpasses any item I could have purchased new. Plus who doesn’t love finding a good deal?Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for m…

One guarantee we all face in this life is that we will face struggles. It’s easy to begin identifying with those challenges but what if we encouraged ourselves and others to choose God over our pain. It seems simple in writing but in the midst of trial it is anything but simple. Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my v…

Introducing the Word of God to our children is one of the most important aspects of parenting. We have been entrusted with our kiddos and that is a humbling responsibility. Having good faith-based resources that are age appropriate helps tremendously. In this week’s podcast I am sharing some of our favorites for both littles and bigger kids. Follow…

My time on TikTok was full of beautiful moments, building a large community and experiencing some amazing brand collabs. Then one day the LORD told me to lay it down. It didn’t make sense at the time but it has been one of the most fruitful moments of obedience in my life.Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting…

If you are like me you love reading what other homeschool families are doing. I pray this list inspires you and helps you along your own journey preparing for a successful homeschool year.Follow me on IG: @morganbartel • Sign up for my weekly devotional my visiting bloomwildlylivesimply.comDoor Morgan Bartel

We recorded this weeks ago but as life would have I was delayed in editing it. We are in the throws of a new homeschool year and will talk more on that soon. For now I pray this candid conversation with my handsome hubby is a blessing to each of you!Door Morgan Bartel

We are ALL busy. Whether you work outside of the home or stay at home, homeschool your children or they go to traditional school…we can all attest to the fact that housework can be a bit much. As someone who stays at home and works from home while homeschooling, I feel your pain. Laundry used to pile high, dishes would be overflowing out of the sin…

Welcome to this unhinged recording (haha) of my husband, Colton and I going over random Bible questions. We’ve been traveling so much lately that we thought this would be a lot of fun and help pass the time. We hope you enjoy and would love to hear your answers to some of our questions so make sure to reach out and let us know!…

Today marks our youngest son’s 1st birthday. In honor of him turning 1, I wanted to share our adoption story with y’all. The journey to bringing him into our family forever was an absolute whirlwind. In this week’s episode prepare yourself for all the emotions as I recount what started off as the worst year of my life that because one of the most b…

The power within God-given female friendships is a beautiful thing. We were never meant to do this life alone but for some reason we have complicated female friendship. Some relationships are closer than others and this is not only okay but by design. In this week’s episode we are discussing the importance of female friendships, how to be a better …

Every year I try to set a reading goal. Whether or not I reach that goal is another story, haha. I decided to aim for 24 books, that's only 2 books a month. Seems simple enough right?Here is what I've read so far in my 2023 reading challenge, what books I've loved and which ones I wasn't super impressed by and why.You can find links to each of the …

It’s been 6 months of wearing dresses exclusively. When I decided to do the 365 days of dresses challenge I had no idea how I was going to manage. It seemed a bit over the top but heck I’m an over the top kind of girl so I figured why not?! I put all my pants and blouses into storage. I decided to go all in. My closet seemed to dwindle down to noth…

Keeping our homes tidy and in order can be difficult. But when we steward well what God has entrusted us with, cleaning becomes a form of ministry. We get the opportunity to cultivate Christ-centered homes that welcome others in. These 5 habits have served our family well and continue to be the basis of why and how we tend to our home.…

God gives us mentors in our lives, spiritual mothers to help guide us, edify, equip and challenge us. Godly mentors call us into the more that the Lord has for us. However, when we don’t seek first God’s will and God’s timing on these relationships we will see unnecessary strain. The importance of a godly mentor is critical to our Christian faith a…

In honor of my 12 year wedding anniversary happening recently I thought it would be fun to get my hubby on the podcast. We are answering 12 marriage questions and sharing some of the highs and lows we have experienced. We pray this week’s episode would encourage you and offer you a glimpse into what it means to live a sanctified life in your marita…

Do you believe that God will answer everyone’s prayers except for yours? I used to be the same way. I thought God would show up for my friends and even total strangers but not for me. I didn’t realize that the hardest season of my life would change that. Through foster care and false accusations, through our infertility and adoption journey, the Lo…

Are you guilty of saying “YES” to everything? I overcommitted and found myself saying “yes” to everyone and everything all for the sake of feeling valuable. Learning to say “NO” was a difficult journey for me. In today’s world it’s so easy to get caught up in doing all of the things. When we do this though we run the risk of burnout, bitterness and…

Hey y’all! My name is Morgan Bartel and I’m so excited that you have decided to join me. This podcast is a long time coming and I pray that the material and topics shared would inspire you and encourage you to cultivate your own heart and home to pursue the goodness of God in all that you do!Door Morgan Bartel