The Crowded Table
The Crowded Table
Rayia & Jessica
Exploring the fullness and variety of Christian womanhood.
Discussions with a Student Midwife (part 2)
In this weeks episode we try out our new mics and talk more about Jessica in midwifery school, birthing and the importance of remembering we are safe in the Lord's hands.  For further listening check out the Birth Kweens podcast episode 103-104. And. https://metromidwifery.com/2020/03/03/mod-midwives-all-about-risk/. https://www.whynothome.com
Apr 26, 2021
50 min
Weightlifting, Pain and Potato Salad
In this weeks episode, we invited Coach Julie back to talk more about weightlifting. We discuss pain, myths surrounding lifting, the things that hold us back and potato salad.   
Apr 12, 2021
57 min
Bake, Eat and Love. An interview with the owner of Salt Bakery
In this week's episode we talk with Betsy Becker the owner of Salt Bakery. Betsy started Salt Bakery in her kitchen as a means to bless her community and give herself a place to get creative with her love of baking. The bakery is based on the model, Buy One, Give One. For every item you buy from her, she gifts one item to a family, or person in the community that could use some fresh homemade baked goods.  Betsy shares with us how she balances it all and how she hopes this will inspire others to find ways they can bless their neighbors! You can find Salt Bakery on Instagram at : saltbakery
Apr 5, 2021
49 min
Spring Cleaning
This week we're talking Spring Cleaning! Join Rayia and her sister, Raydeemie as they discuss deep cleaning, removing hard water stains, favorite cleaning products and their mutual hatred of sponges.  Book Recommends: Home Comforts-Cheryl Mendelson Homekeeping Handbook-Martha Stewart  
Mar 29, 2021
48 min
Discussions with a Student Midwife (Part 1)
In this weeks episode we talk about Jessica's midwifery school. Learning to balancing that with homemaking, questions someone might have for a midwife and practicing self care.
Mar 22, 2021
46 min
Daughter's Style
In this weeks episode Rayia sits down with her teen daughter Adeline, (aka-Addie) and talks about personal style in decor, clothing, makeup and growing in faith. 
Mar 15, 2021
46 min
Women and Weightlifting (Part 1)
We are so excited to have our first guest, Julie Heisig, on today's podcast. Julie is a wife, mom, friend and weightlifting coach. Julie started lifting with her husband Matt, and now teaches women's weightlifting classes out of her garage to many women of all ages, shapes and sizes. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode! We're already looking forward to having Julie back!  For more inspiration, you can find Julie on Instagram at moscow_womens_barbell 
Mar 8, 2021
42 min
Nice to Meet You!
This week we introduce ourselves, discuss our goals for this year and talk about a few things we learned in 2020.
Feb 15, 2021
45 min
Cooking
This week we discuss the blessings, pitfalls and fun of cooking.
Feb 8, 2021
50 min
Hospitality
On this week's episode we talking about hospitality.  Join us as we discuss how hospitality can look different for each family or seasons of life, some practical tips and laughing at ourselves as we get this podcasting thing figured out. 
Feb 1, 2021
49 min