Martha Mazor didn't set out to build a childcare empire; she was just a mom trying to figure it out. But somewhere between raising three boys, flipping appliances out of a tiny apartment, and trusting God through some really hard seasons, something remarkable happened.

In this episode, Martha pulls back the curtain on how she went from survival mode to scaling thriving childcare centers. We get into the real stuff: mindset shifts, faith-fueled decisions, the messy middle of marriage and motherhood, and how she built something that genuinely works for everyone inside it.

We also talk about boundaries, delegation, and staying present with your kids while your business is growing. Martha doesn't make it sound easy; she makes it sound doable, which honestly feels more valuable.

And if you've ever wondered whether your faith and your ambition can actually coexist? Martha has a lot to say about that, including how she's now helping other childcare leaders step into their own season of multiplication.

Whether you're a mom, a leader, or just someone who needs proof that bold moves are still possible, this one's for you.

Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:56] From mom of 3 to thriving childcare business owner
[00:06:44] Turning hustle into expansion
[00:10:57] Growing business with purpose and faith
[00:14:39] Raising boys & business: What really works
[00:18:54] Protecting your presence and focus
[00:21:47] Encouragement for moms: Overwhelm isn't the end
[00:22:14] Rethinking balance: Focus on what truly matters
[00:23:18] Being vs. doing
[00:24:32] Freedom in imperfection
[00:25:08] You can't do it all
[00:29:32] Purpose-driven growth
[00:34:09] Finding opportunity in challenge
[00:40:54] Transformative experiences for moms
[00:45:14] Mindset shifts to move forward

Memorable Quotes:

"What are the things that you absolutely have to do and what are the things that you will have to delegate and give up that perfectionism if you do wanna have it all?" [00:25:19] – Martha Mazor

"We are called. It doesn't matter how many zeros you have behind your name. We are called to multiply what we have been given." [00:32:21] – Martha Mazor

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Made For More Retreat: https://coaching.marthamazor.com/made-for-more-retreat

Mentorship Programs: https://marthamazor.com/work-with-me/

Brooke Thomas (Live Out Loud): https://brookethomas.com/

Connect With Martha Mazor:

Website: https://marthamazor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.empire.builder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martha.picciao.1

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Some conversations stay with you because they put words to things you've been carrying for a long time. Sitting down with my dear friend Marissa McCrory, we talked honestly about faith, friendship, healing, hard seasons, and what it looks like to bring your real thoughts and feelings to God instead of trying to hold it all together. We also get into comparison, community, betrayal, boundaries, and why the heart work matters more than most of us realize.

Marissa is a Holistic Health Practitioner, Educator, and Founder of The Lumina Path, where she helps women get to the bottom of fatigue, bloating, hormone issues, stubborn weight, and feeling off, even when their labs look "normal." Her approach combines functional testing, practical lifestyle shifts, and whole-body wellness to help women build real energy, resilience, and confidence in their health again. And as you'll hear in this conversation, her work goes deeper than symptoms.

If you've ever felt isolated, disappointed, weary, or just ready for a deeper level of healing, I think this episode will really speak to you. We talk about spiritual growth, healthy relationships, gut health, discernment, and learning how to stay open to what God is doing even in the hard parts. It honestly felt like one of those conversations that was always meant to be shared.

Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:54] From Ministry to Root-Cause Wellness
[00:04:13] Why Doing the Heart Work Before Marriage Matters
[00:07:16] Wrestling With God: A Deeper Level of Surrender
[00:08:10] The Lie About God That Stops Real Vulnerability
[00:12:48] Why Social Media Is Fueling Isolation
[00:17:32] Busyness, Perfectionism, and the Loss of Community
[00:25:02] Wisdom, Boundaries, and Lessons From Betrayal
[00:31:07] Surrendering Pain and Grief to God
[00:31:34] What Hard Seasons Teach About Friendship
[00:35:16] The Hard Conversations That Protect Unity
[00:36:08] Rejection Wounds That Shape Our Relationships
[00:37:41] Recognizing Spiritual Abuse in Church Spaces
[00:44:07] Boundaries and Why Leaders Shouldn't Be Idolized
[00:47:35] Learning to Trust Again After Betrayal
[00:51:19] Why Crushing Seasons Produce "Oil"
[00:54:39] Marissa's Root-Cause Health Approach

Memorable Quotes:

"Jesus is supposed to be our good counselor, and he is, and there's a reason he is called that. But so many people never go to him with the issues of their heart." [00:08:57] – Marissa McCrory

"You should have friends in real life that you can go to and be vulnerable with. And if you don't, then it's time to do a little inventory on what you need to change, because that is where fulfillment really comes from." [00:16:10] – Marissa McCrory

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Parasite Cleanse (18-Day Group Program): https://stan.store/theluminapath/p/get-the-parasite-cleanse-guide-now

Connect With Marissa McCrory:
Website: https://myluminapath.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissareneemccrory

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You can work hard for decades, save consistently, and still miss the opportunity to truly multiply what you've been given. In this episode, I break down what an investment fund is, how private investing works, and why understanding your options is such an important part of stewarding your finances. I walk you through the roles of general partners and limited partners and show how money actually grows in a fund. If you've ever felt confused about hedge funds, real estate funds, or alternative investments, I make it simple to understand.

This episode also revisits the heart behind Mandate to Multiply: faith, family, and finances working together. I share why being intentional in your marriage, parenting, and personal growth directly affects how you lead and steward your resources. Multiplication isn't just about money, but also about stewarding everything God has entrusted to you. When your heart is full, your decisions, business, and family thrive.

I also talk about practical steps for getting started, including what to look for in a private investment fund, why SEC registration matters, and why a third-party admin can make all the difference. I want you to shift from just saving to intentionally multiplying what you have. Whether you're new to investing or exploring non-traditional opportunities like cryptocurrency or pooled funds, I share the mindset and tools to take confident next steps.

Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:41] Multiply Faith, Family, Money
[00:04:03] Heart Work & Financial Impact
[00:04:40] What Is an Investment Fund
[00:08:05] How Funds Make Money
[00:08:36] Doing Funds the Right Way
[00:10:21] Types of Investment Funds
[00:12:29] Open-Minded Investing
[00:13:05] Starting to Multiply Today
[00:14:15] Crypto Mindset Shift

Memorable Quotes:

"We believe that we have a God-given mandate to multiply finances so that we can be a blessing to other people, so that we can make an impact, and so that we can be a blessing to future generations." [00:03:50] – Melissa Edmiston

"I just want everybody out there fending their money out to go work, to put it to work so that it can grow and you can do so much good with it." [00:14:06] – Melissa Edmiston

Connect With Us:
Website: https://mandatetomultiply.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandatetomultiply/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandatetomultiplypodcast

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You said you'd never let anyone that close again, and yet here you are, still carrying the weight of betrayal and wondering how to trust after being hurt. In this episode, I'm talking about what it really looks like to trust again after you've been betrayed and hurt, and not the polished version, but the honest one. The one where you're still replaying conversations and wondering how it all went sideways.

I share what I've learned about the difference between guarding your heart and building walls, why boundaries actually matter, and how isolation can feel safe, but slowly shrink your world. We also talk about church hurt, hard goodbyes, and why avoiding conflict usually costs more than facing it.

What changed everything for me? Realizing that Jesus knew betrayal was coming and loved anyway. That reframed strength for me. It completely shifted how I see vulnerability, strength, and what it means to keep my heart open without being naïve.

If you're rebuilding after disappointment, this conversation is for you. Betrayal may have happened, but it doesn't get to define you. You can heal, grow, and trust again without losing yourself in the process.

Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:51] Why relearning trust matters
[00:02:08] Hurt vs. betrayal
[00:04:37] Steps from pain to peace
[00:05:20] Lessons from the ultimate example
[00:07:46] Protect your heart without closing it off
[00:10:45] When community lets you down
[00:14:04] Opening up without fear
[00:18:39] Why staying closed holds you back
[00:19:51] Handling rejection without losing yourself
[00:25:49] Moving forward without carrying the hurt
[00:28:45] Steps to stay open and free

Memorable Quotes:

"God knows that in community and surrounded by people is where we're called to not only be poured into, but also to pour out and to make an impact and to help other people." [00:19:10] – Melissa Edmiston

"Betrayal may have wounded you, but it does not get to define your future. You can trust again, not because people are perfect and because you're never gonna get hurt again, but because God is faithful." [00:29:03] – Melissa Edmiston

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

When Betrayal Hits Home: The Story We Never Thought We'd Share: https://youtu.be/almQcEGVm0c or https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JyJnWcfwhTNmwXeJylquR?si=E-TbtV4RTsybnNnGsgksJA

Healing After Betrayal: How to Move from Hurt to Hope with God's Help: https://youtu.be/nG6ICMuLDD0 or https://open.spotify.com/episode/0I2Umq35bt45f0Gj1hJBFJ?si=2FCluujITuaWEyqxKIFNzw

Connect With Us:
Website: https://mandatetomultiply.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandatetomultiply/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandatetomultiplypodcast

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As we stepped into a new year, we found ourselves looking back at 2025 and realizing how much it shaped us, often in ways we didn't fully understand at the time. It was a year that asked a lot of us. A year where things didn't always move fast or feel productive, but where something important was quietly happening beneath the surface. In this conversation, we talk honestly about those moments when it feels like you're doing the work but not seeing the results yet.

We open up about what it really looks like when the process is preparation for the promise. From recalibrating our family rhythms to strengthening our marriage and being more intentional as parents, this season forced us to slow down and get honest about what needed to change. We share how we had to break old patterns, align our time and finances with what actually matters, and learn skills we realized we were missing instead of just pushing harder.

We also talk about rest, not as giving up, but as learning to trust. About how stepping back can actually bring clarity and direction when everything feels noisy. And why, after a year of hard work that didn't show much fruit, we're walking into 2026 with a quiet but confident hope. If you've felt stretched, uncertain, or like you're in between seasons, this conversation is for you. It's an honest reminder that growth doesn't always look loud, and that sometimes, the most important work is the kind no one else sees.

Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:09] Kicking Off 2026
[00:01:59] Lessons from Prayer and Preparation
[00:07:41] Parenting Challenges and Family Reset
[00:20:10] The Power of Rest
[00:24:25] Looking Forward to 2026

Memorable Quotes:

"You pray these prayers, but then in order for them to actually happen… what it requires you might not really like, it might feel painful, it might hurt, it might stretch you, and yet, I wouldn't change anything." [00:04:12] – Melissa Edmiston

" I really believe is that the process is preparation for the promise. And one of the themes that we saw over and over again was how God was preparing us to walk in the promise." [00:03:08] – Jonathan Edmiston

Connect With Us:
Website: https://mandatetomultiply.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandatetomultiply/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandatetomultiplypodcast

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This episode is a little different, in the best way. We're letting you in on part of our monthly call with our investors, where we walk through what we're seeing in the markets, how we're navigating the swings, and what's really happening behind the scenes inside our multi-asset fund. We've always believed in high transparency, so think of this as us inviting you to sit in the call with us and just listen in.

We talk honestly about the shifts we saw this month, the rate cuts, the changes in liquidity, the crypto pullbacks, and how we're making decisions from a long-term, legacy lens instead of reacting to every little bump. We also break down how funds actually work, why performance can look different month to month, and what we personally look at when things feel uncertain.

And of course, we go deeper into the mindset piece, because so much of investing is navigating your own emotions. We've had the same late-night thoughts you've probably had, the "is this normal?" questions, and we talk through how we stay grounded, what data keeps us steady, and why zooming out always brings the clarity back. We also share how our faith shapes these moments by remembering our God-given mandate to multiply what He's entrusted to us and to steward it well for the long haul.

If you've ever wondered what it actually sounds like when we walk our investors through a real-time fund update, this is it. A little raw, very real, and packed with the exact perspective we lean on when building generational wealth in a shaky market.

Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:33] Inside Our Investor Call: Key Questions
[00:04:58] Jonathan's Market Breakdown
[00:07:41] Staying Grounded Through Market Swings
[00:13:01] The Mindset Shift Most Investors Miss
[00:21:21] Closing Thoughts & Big Picture Perspective

Memorable Quotes:

"We believe it's a God-given mandate to multiply your wealth, your resources, your finances. And so that is why we have an investment fund." [00:23:39] – Melissa Edmiston

"Legacy building is long-term. It's generational wealth that we're trying to build here. And that's what I want to just make sure that we're keeping our focus on for multi-generational." [00:24:30] – Jonathan Edmiston

Connect With Us:
Website: https://mandatetomultiply.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandatetomultiply/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandatetomultiplypodcast

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Some days just feel heavier than they should, and I want to be honest about what that looks like instead of pretending it's all together. I talk about how easy it is to fall into comparison, isolation, or feeling like you have to hold it all together, even when life is overwhelming. I share the thoughts I wrestled with, the lies that crept in, and how it felt to hear someone say, "You're not crazy, I've been there too." This episode is a reminder that being real and vulnerable is often the doorway back to connection, clarity, and truth.

I get into what it really meant to be "under it," when negative thoughts, hormones, and spiritual pressure all hit at once. I walk through the tools that helped me get through: prayer, reading the Word, fasting, and letting someone safe into the process. You'll hear me talk about identity, old lies resurfacing, and how even messy seasons can strengthen us.

I also share the moment things shifted when I finally told someone what I was walking through, and why staying isolated just makes it worse. I talk about keeping my eyes on Jesus, even when emotions feel overwhelming, and how Jonathan and community helped me find a breakthrough. You'll hear why it's truly "okay to not be okay," and why being honest with yourself and others is powerful.

Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:40] The Power of Sharing Struggles: You're Not Alone
[00:04:51] It's Okay to Not Be Okay: Permission to Feel
[00:06:38] Mind Battles: Spiritual Warfare, Hormones, & Identity
[00:22:07] Practical Tools: Prayer, Fasting, & Asking for Help
[00:30:44] Breakthrough Moments: Community, Worship, & Unity

Memorable Quotes:

"We can't think that the calling on our lives, the assignments, and the things that God wants us to carry out and do aren't gonna require us to prune things in our life." [00:08:51] – Melissa Edmiston

"I want you to know that that is okay, that that is expected, that that is normal, and that you're not alone." [00:21:06] – Melissa Edmiston

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Sometimes, the people around you can change your life in ways you never expect. I sit down with my amazing niece, Talia, to talk about her journey from chasing acceptance in college to finding real freedom and purpose through faith. We share how consistent love, prayer, and simply living your beliefs can have a lasting impact, even when you're not trying to force anything. It's a powerful story full of hope, showing how faith can quietly transform a life over time.

Talia opens up about what it was like growing up with little faith, struggling to fit in, and feeling like something was missing. She talks about how moving in with us, experiencing our way of life, and being prayed for helped her start to see a bigger picture. You'll hear how small choices, the right environment, and guidance from people who care can create life-changing moments. It's a reminder that prayer and patience really do make a difference.

We also get into the practical side of walking out your faith, making decisions that line up with your values, finding community, and building the life you actually want. Talia shares how she's applied this in her own life, from career shifts to new experiences and meaningful relationships. This episode is full of encouragement for anyone wanting to see change in themselves or someone they love, and a reminder that transformation takes time, love, and a commitment to living intentionally.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:30] Meet Talia Danno
[00:02:04] Living with the Edmiston's
[00:04:36] Talia's Faith Journey
[00:10:28] A New Path in Life
[00:16:58] The Blessings of Flexibility and Faith
[00:17:41] The Importance of Relationship Equity
[00:17:58] A Life-Changing Move
[00:18:13] Struggles and Realizations in College
[00:21:38] A Miraculous Healing
[00:23:50] A Defining Moment of Faith
[00:28:57] Walking the Path of Faith
[00:33:46] Encouragement and Final Thoughts

Memorable Quotes:

" Relationship equity is so important. Who you meet, who you connect with, can change your life. Your one connection away from any possibility." [00:17:47] – Melissa Edmiston

"Keep praying for the people that you want to be saved in your life. You never know any conversations that you have with them, they're all seeds that you can plant." [00:34:39] – Talia Danno

Connect With Us:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandatetomultiply/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandatetomultiplypodcast

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