Hello, my new friends!

I wanted to do a piece where I share a little bit about what to expect here in the blog and on the Wisdom & Zeal Podcast (coming soon) in 2026. Because apparently I am still figuring this out too. 

Wisdom and Zeal has been born of many years of wanting to write a blog, and later a desire to have my own podcast. For years I thought about starting something. 10 years ago I even purchased a domain where I planned to start a travel blog and paid for a year without ever publishing anything (sorry, Dan). Although I had no shortage of dreams or good ideas, perfectionism and lacking diligence kept me from making meaningful progress. Later on, as I embarked on my motherhood journey, the desire to publish something remained, but I felt a distinct “not now” conviction. I still hoped it may come to pass one day, but in this season I needed to commit myself to the learning, growing and sanctifying process that God himself designed.

Last year, with four kids underfoot, a heart set toward them, and lots of household help, this “not now” conviction lifted and the idea and name for Wisdom & Zeal came to me. 

Since then, I have spent almost a whole year wrapping my head around websites, mailing lists and audio software (and I still don’t understand, ha!), trying to figure out exactly what my message would be and how to create a cohesive arc of blog posts. Perfectionism was creeping in. Imposter syndrome was offering unhelpful whispers. My diligence, born of novelty, was waning. But I’m still here, still really wanting to do this. Still convinced that God would have me share with you.

I’ve bounced through wanting to focus on intergenerational living, how to build a village of support and what it truly means to be the body and bride of Christ, because apparently I need a defined niche. And maybe I do. But for now all of these things, plus motherhood, marriage, hospitality and homeschooling, have been lumped into a category of general “togetherness”.

See, we live in a fractured world, where we all know that we need each other but we don’t know how be together in the way we are called to be anymore. Family units are split into workplaces, early childhood centres and schools. Few of us live near our extended family, and even if we do, we are probably too busy to see each other often and too proud to ask for help when we need it. Church is reserved for Sundays, small groups and events, and the friends we have there must match our particular age and life-stage. Marriage is all about making each other happy, yet fraught with difficulties. And children, though somewhat essential to human flourishing, only make life harder. 

We can be different.

Here’s what I believe: We have been delivered from this fractured world. We still live here, and that can still be difficult to navigate. But we have the Spirit of the Living God inside of us, and this enables us to live differently. We are called to be the perfect example of Togetherness. Family units should be whole, no matter where they may be physically (at work, school, daycare), with hearts turned toward one another, joyfully relishing the gift of time together. Extended family should be connected, whether near or far, and invited into celebrations and struggles alike, praying together and offering ever-present support. Church should be always, because we are the church. Throughout the bible we are exhorted to love and serve one another, meeting together often and welcoming each other into our homes. Our friends should span various ages and life-stages, freely providing the wisdom and zeal we need at both ends. Marriage is all about glorifying God together, loving one another in a way that offers an earthly example of how Jesus and His church relate to one another. And children are indeed a wonderful blessing.

I have been privileged to have lived a relationally-rich life, throughout my childhood, adolescence, early adulthood and motherhood. My marriage is wonderful. I enjoy my children. I have rich friendships, both within my age-and-stage and intergenerationally. We have incredible family support (we actually live with my in-laws. I wrote a post about receiving help that you can read here).

Growing up, we didn’t have grandparents nearby for support, but I had two aunties close by, who would visit often and take turns babysitting me as a kid. We would spend weekends visiting friends and our home was a hub of hospitality. My dad is an expert conversationalist and can strike up a conversation and find common ground with literally any stranger. Everything wasn’t perfect. We had our own problems. But my parents set an example for me of hospitality, friendship, humility and relational intentionality that I will always be thankful for. 

So what can you expect here going forward? You can expect regular blog posts and podcasts where we explore the beauty of togetherness. You won’t find me doing it perfectly, but you will find me pursuing God and the life that He has called us to.

I hope you’ll join me in the pursuit of beautiful, Christ-centred togetherness. The whole world craves it, and we can actually have it.