Refined Purpose:Motherhood on Mondays: Recent Episodes
Jessica Alsum
Hi đ and welcome to Motherhood on Mondays! Join me on my motherhood journey as I talk about my experiences as a mother, the highs and the lows, and how I went from surviving to thriving by breaking down all the different motherhood perspectives that just donât help us. Iâm not perfect, I donât have it all figured out but what I do know is that moms need more support and encouragement and less offhanded phrases about how to just hold on and it will eventually get better. Moms deserve better so letâs get to building as Moms together, Hope to see you there! Jessica
Todayâs the last episode of season three! Today Iâm sharing a message I shared recently at a baby shower that I think can encourage us all as moms. Who are we going to for parenting advice? Join me as we talk about who we should go to and why itâs important
Today we are going to talk about why it is so crucial to have biblical definitions for words and how they inform how we act and parent our children. Satan is actively trying to twist the truth of scripture and one way he tricks moms is by changing what is accepted definitions by the world⊠join me as I challenge us in our thought processes and talk about why itâs important to Train our children and not just validate them
Today Iâm sharing some things people have said to me in the past after having my miscarriages and how to support someone who is experiencing loss.. I am so grateful that for the most part I havenât had any awful comments but how do we actually show someone we care when we donât know what to do? Today I will share the best ways to support anyone who is going through loss and how to learn to sit with grief
Today I wanted to share a little life update and share why it is so important to be abiding in the Word of God and coaching ourselves the Gospel daily.
We live in a generation that is over focused on the ways our parents failed us. But what should we do when the past seemingly haunts us? Today we are going to talk about what a Biblical perspective about our past actually looks like and how we should stop focusing on the past and rest in the sufficiency of who Christ is
Today we are talking all things boys! As a mom of two energetic boys Iâve learned a lot of things over the years. In a world that is often stuck in negative âboy momâ stereotypes Iâm sharing how I have learned to raise boys who love and obey the Lord. Why itâs so important to have a goal and purpose in raising them and things we often forget about raising boys
We all know those pages that we scroll past Instagram that has all sorts of sayings about our kids. Today we are going to talk about why what we put on our kids matters and what the messages say about our faith
Today Iâm bringing a little clarity as to why we chose to be open about experiencing a miscarriage. Join me while I share about why we are open in sharing our story and why thereâs a message God can use from each of our messes
Today Iâm sharing a life update and how do we handle grief when it inevitably strikes. Come hear about what we are currently walking through and how we have found hope even while walking through heartbreak
Today we are talking about 2 tricky things that can sneak in and twist our attitudes as Christianâs and thatâs entitlement and expectations. Two tricky things that if arenât in line biblically can cause a lot of strife so letâs talk about it!
Words have a huge impact on our lives and perspectives. Today Iâm sharing why I donât say three little words and how my perspective has changed
Today we have a very special guest! Jana from Fearfully_Unafraid is a Mom who loves the Lord and loves sharing the beauty in being a Mom with Christ! Join us as we talk about Motherhood, why social medias perspective on motherhood is misleading and how she is being purposeful in raising her kids to love the Lord . It was such a blessing to have her on and I know you will be so encouraged by her passion and words of wisdom.You can find her podcast Faithfully_Unafraid here! https://www.podbean.com/wlpi/pbblog-d2ix6-1088282 and also over on instagram https://www.instagram.com/faithfully_unafraid?igsh=MXhlazlrbGpyOGJlNw==
Itâs our 10yr anniversary! Todays special podcast I am sharing about the one thing that contributed to most of our struggles in marriage. And it might not be what your thinking!
This last week had been weighing heavily on my heart about how we as Christianâs can be easily influenced by some of our favorite influencers online. Today we are going to talk about the problem happening with some of us when we take knowledge and donât apply it into becoming wisdom and how we need to not let our minds be warped by social media into thinking all our relationships should be debates
Over the weekend I shared on my Instagram why guilt is necessary for our walks and why itâs different from conviction. Join me as we talk about how God uses conviction and guilt in our lives and why itâs so important to have Biblical definitions when it comes to how we it shapes how we view guilt and convictions
So what are moms missing in 2024?Today we are talking about a crucial element of the Christian faith that moms need in 2024. What are we missing and how can we reshape our perspective into a Biblical one? Join us for an exciting episode!
This week we are talking why how we interact with our spouse matters and why itâs important to be mindful of why kids canât grasp context like adults can and how we can honor God by honoring our husbands
We are back! Welcome back to season 3 of Motherhood on Mondays! Today I wanted to do a little Q&A and welcome everyone back to a brand new season
Well guys we made it! We actually made it through 2023. But what are we bringing with us to 2024? And what do we need to leave behind? Today Iâm going to talk about how I spend my last couple weeks of 2023, how to hold things in our hands loosely,and what we should be doing as we enter the new year
Todays podcast we are doing something a little different we are talking about âIcksâ what little pet peeves weird me out, what trends do I find icky and why are spiders so creepy đđ
Todayâs podcast I am sharing why I donât try to make sure money as a stay at home mom and why God has changed my perspective on making money as a stay at home mom
In a world that tries to justify and sooth away our sins what is the Biblical response when we mess up as moms and inevitably sin against our kids? Today we are going to dig into why Instagram makes bad promises and why we should hold fast to the Bible
Surprise! With thanksgiving being tomorrow I wanted to offer some encouragement as many of us will be dealing with family and friends and just people in general where we might be in strained or hard relationships.. I hope I can encourage you that we have a faithful God who we can trust with our hurt
With thanksgiving on the horizon itâs easy to say we are thankful and have hearts that are sitting in discontent. Today we are going to talk about the roots of discontent and how to battle it
Todays topic is a tricky one but we are going to talk about it. As Christianâs how we make our money and who we work for are all things that matter. Today Iâm going to share how why MLMs can be a bit tricky to be involved in, why we need to measure our works to be approved by Christ and why our perspective about money and our financial security needs to reflect Christ
It may seem like a no brainer but committing our kids time is a big deal! Today Iâm sharing why my husband and I have decided not to put our kids in sports and what our values are for our family .
Last week we talked about Homemaking and our homes. This week we are diving into cooking! Why does cooking matter and what should our perspective be when we think about providing meals for our families? Is it one of love or of bitterness? Today Iâm sharing how God changed my heart and why statistics show that eating meals together are a great way to build our families
Homemaking is a popular buzz word that we hear everywhere. But is there a benefit to it? Is it biblical? Today Iâm going to share why there are so many different ways Homemaking can look like and how special our homes can be when they reflect Christ
Welcome to part 2 of our series for the home mamas and go-mamas! This week we are talking to the moms that are like me! On the go,love to say yes, and seem to have a hard time staying home. We are going to talk about why filling your schedule isnât always good and sharing a verse that convicted me to make sure my time and schedule glorifies God
Social media loves to tell us we are perfect the way we are. But In todays podcast we are going to dissect why self love messages can leave us in a cycle of hopelessness and the cure that can actually lead to real heart transformations
Letâs talk about the different sides and perspectives that moms can fall on in motherhood. Trust me Iâve been in both camps and itâs so important to be balanced in our motherhood both because we need to be healthy but also because our perspectives need to be centered and rooted in Christ and his word. Which camp do you fall in? Letâs dig into it
Today Iâm sharing insight from some of my late night thoughts⊠thatâs right as I was falling asleep đ€Ł it might seem odd but today Iâm sharing about how a little shift in perspective, from human to christ centered can change your whole outlook on trauma and why itâs so important to understand the sovereignty of God. Letâs jump into it!
These last couple of weeks have felt a little bit out of control for me. And as we get back into school season thereâs going to be many things going on in all our lives that may have us feeling like we are grasping for control. In todays episode we are going to talk about what and WHO to run to when life is feeling out of sorts
Today Iâm sharing encouragement straight from Ephesians 4:29. I hope you will find this encouraging reminder a good challenge as you walk out your week and interactions to be a great reminder to be disciplined with your words. We can build people up or tear them down so I hope you can find this reminder helpful and encouraging
Letâs get into the nitty gritty ! Letâs talk intimacy in postpartum, all the changes it can bring, and how to overcome them Biblically
Today we are talking about our âcantsâ and Gods âcansâ . So often as moms we find motherhood to be all encompassing and overwhelming. And while itâs a lot sometimes God presents us with opportunities to serve in places outside of the home. A lot of the time we can find ourselves telling God ânoâ or turning down ministry opportunities because we simple âcanâtâ but something that is so important to remember and keep in mind that when life feels overwhelming or like we âcanâtâ itâs important to remember that God âCanâ ! Donât loose site of what God CAN DO when we feel like we are insufficient and join me for some encouragement and hope!
Today we are getting into one of the popular phrases you hear as a mom âcomplaining is just communicating a needâ and while it seems like a great tip or advice today we are going to hold it up to the Bible and remind ourselves that we should always go back to the Bible, what does the Bible say about complaining and how do we Biblically address complaining in a way that Is disciplining our children from an eternal standpoint and goal versus earthly ones
Today I stumbled across a instagram reel. As I watched this mom share her frustration with trying to gentle parent I was reminded of how apart from Christ all of our best efforts will always fall short and frustrate us. Today letâs talk about why and how we can be parents who are gentle and the true way we can walk out being gentle parents
In a world that is continually bombarding moms with the message to choose worldly ideas instead of Biblical truth today we are talking about how the HOW we get the desires and hopes of our hearts as moms to align with what the Bible says and why the worlds promises will never deliver and why itâs important to pursue relationship with Christ continually throughout motherhood
Today for the first time ever welcome to the podcast my son Charles! Iâve been wanting to do a little Birthday interview with Charles and with his birthday coming up I thought this was the perfect time to do it! Completely unscripted real answers from my (NOW) five year old. Enjoy the sweetness,silliness and sometimes funny answers that come from Charles today
Before we have children we do a lot of planning. We plan when would be a good time to get pregnant, what we want our labor to look like, and even how we are going to raise our kids. But, something that often doesnât get planned is how we are going to be purposeful in protecting our marriage during postpartum. Today I share from my personal experience of what it felt like entering motherhood not prepared to protect my marriage and give you practical tips and ideas of how to start planning to put on your full armor for post partum. Half the battle is that we often enter the battle with no plan! So today we are breaking down how Satan uses times of strain to temp us and how by sitting down and making a game plan on how your going to protect your mind, heart, spirit and eyes within your marriage so that way you can enter postpartum with confidence!
I am so excited finally be sharing this special podcast that was incollaboration with the Holy Grind Mamas over on Instagram. They Did a whole series throughout the month of may to celebrate Motherâs Day to encourage mothers. I hope that if your finding yourself discourage that these sweet reminders from my Journey would uplift And bring you hope today! Also stay tuned to the end for an exciting announcement!
A little over a year ago I recorded this podcast. I was frustrated and tired of constantly seeing Instagram post after post telling moms to just â hang in thereâIn todays episode we break down why so many moms have been sold a social media lie that they have no control over their homes and how we can stop this from happening. We talk about how important having a Christ centered perspective is as you enter motherhood and why that shapes how we will experience motherhood. From a place of survival or thriving under Gods grace. Join us for for some encouragement and exhortations as I remind us that we can thrive in motherhood through Christ!
Today I am sharing a story that I think a lot Millennials can relate to and that is the story of how we came to buy and own our house and property.
Todaya episode is a spicy One. Today we are dissecting very sneaky idol that is disguised and justified by best intentions-The health community. A couple of weeks ago I started a series about health and the obsession that many Christianâs have in making an idol out of health but dressing it up as just wanting to be a good steward. Today we talk about what happens when our priorities are out of balance as Christianâs , why itâs important to not rely on works based performance to âearnâ good standing with God and how ultimately God is sovereign. We also do a deep dive into Discussing the actual context of Bible verses that many Health obsessed people use and I explain what Paulâs main concern with our health actually was. So stay tuned, grab a snack and dive in!
âTraumaâ is a buzz word that every mom in her 30s likes to tote on her Instagram reels as they try and navigate motherhood. But has the trauma movement gone overboard? In todays episode we talk about the identity crisis that many millennials struggle with and how we can overcome it.In a world that tries to tell us our identity defines us letâs talk about what God says about us and who we are in him, why our past doesnât have to define us and the real purpose of the trails and circumstances we face.
Today in a world where we are isolated as moms and social media is a place for connection there are a lot different
social media âexpertsâ who have Christian
in their bio. Today we are talking about
the prevalent Issues that many Christian
âexpertsâ have and why itâs
so important to practice
discernment in who we take advice from and what to do if we have gotten distracted
from holding Gods word as our ultimate authority
Today we are diving into one of the most prevalent things we face in motherhood-fear.In Motherhood we are faced with a lot of âwhat ifsâ and the worry of keeping our children safe from many unknowns. But what happens when fear goes unchecked?what is really at the Deep roots of fear and how do we combat it?stay tuned and dive in as we dig deep and dissect this interesting topic and find encouragement in knowing we have tools to combat fear at every step of the way --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Todays podcast is a big one Today we are diving deep and talking all about becoming Women of Faith who learn to reject worldy philosophy and embrace Biblical relationships that allow admonishment and exhortations . We explore what the Bible has to say about receiving correction and how we can develop the correct perspective for allowing people to speak into our lives. Buckle up, grab a snack and letâs dive in!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Itâs 2023 and itâs a time where people share their goals, their New Yearâs resolutions and the traditions of what their âwordâ might be for they year. Today I share why this year my word isnât a word and we break down why itâs important to to be cautious with any human traditions and why itâs so important to stay open to Gods directions even if itâs different then we thought.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Good morning guys and welcome back to season two of motherhood on Mondays today we are jumping right in with 2 feet and we are talking about where do we start in 2023? Before we make any New Yearâs resolutions today we are going to talk about being firmly rooted in Christ in 2023 and what we can do to be mindful of being planted in rich soil in 2023 so that we can reach our full potential in Christ! I hope you will join me and take some time to reassess where you are planted this year and be encouraged to stay planted in the rich soil of Christ and the Bible!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Letâs dive in! Letâs talk about Homemaking! Is it biblical, what does the Bible say and how can we be wise homemakers throughout our lives--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Join me for our last episode of season 1 of Motherhood on Mondays! Today Iâm talking about our move and looking back on all that happened over the year of 2022. Itâs been a wild ride of lots of ups and downs but in the midst of it all I learned a lot, God was faithful and we finally moved into our home! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Mental load, itâs todays newest buzzword that has everyone talking. As Moms we are constantly juggling many different plates and often on the verge of feeling like itâs all going to come crashing down.In todays episode we talk about the new buzzword on the block âmental loadâ , what it is and how does it hold up to the Biblical lense. How do we handle the responsibilities that God has given us, whatâs a healthy balance and how can we be joyful even in the seasons of overwhelm. Tune in and find out!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today we are getting spicy and jumping into the topic of the Anti-Mom shaming Culture and dissecting it under the lense of what the Bible says. Stay tuned for an episode full of encouragement and conviction as I share a moment in my motherhood that had me asking my sons for forgiveness and sharing why Gods design is perfect for every moment we live through
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Today we are just catching up on life! Come chat with me as I share life updates on our house remodel, stress and how God uses everything to sanctify us for our good.
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Did you ever play a game in highschool called 20 questions?! Well step right up and get ready because todays episode I am doing just that. Join me as I answer 20 very honest Motherhood questions about did I really want to have kids and what do I hope my kids remember about me ? We get deep so be prepared, grab some coffee and letâs go!
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Itâs our birthday episode! It has officially been one year since I launched Refined Purpose and today I just want to share everything that I have learned from business lessons to where God has changed my heart. Join me as I reflect on the last year and how far we have come!
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Going into Motherhood a little over 4 years ago I would have told you that I thought the purpose of Motherhood was to raise my kids and be a Mom . Now, I have learned that there is so much more to the purpose of motherhood but just what is that? Join me in todays podcast as I share about what Iâve been walking through as a Mom and how Iâve learned that Motherhood is just as much about me and my heart as it is raising my children and their hearts.
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Happy Monday! And Welcome back! In todays episode I talk about something we all say a lot as parents âno!â . âNo, donât do that!â âNo, you cannot go to the parkâ no no no no no. Sometimes it feels like we can get in ruts of either saying ânoâ or âyesâ too much to our children. Today we talk about what I have been experiencing lately with my kids and how God reminded me to be a mom who weighs her answers with her kids wisely. Do you struggle with saying yes or no too much? Todays podcast is for you! I hope you will be encouraged to evaluate your answers and spurred on to pursue Gods wisdom for how you give your answers!
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Hey guys and welcome back to another episode! Have you ever looked back on your life and thought about how different things where once you actually experienced them? Join me in todays podcast as I share what my perspectives where before and after I became a mother, what things ended up being similar to what I expected them to be, what was vastly different and how I balanced out my perspectives when things where hugely different. Itâs so fun to look back and remember the beginnings of Motherhood so I hope you will join me for this fun episode!
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Suffering is not fun, letâs be real we all hope that we wonât experience it but we all know that in life we are going to have sufferings. But in a Social Media age that says to share everything and that your focus should be on you you you how do we go about sharing our sufferings and do we even have the right motives when we share them? Join me as I take a deep dive on where I see Christian circles heading and how having the right perspective about suffering is so important in how we share and view the circumstances we face in life and how we are already equipped with all we need to persevere when we face hard times
Itâs back to school season! Who else is ready for school to be back in session?!In todays episode I share with you some encouragement and reminders of ways we can prepare our family and kids hearts for the back to school season that might not be on your average back to school list, but are just as important to preparing them to go back into a world that we donât always get to see into everyday.
In Todays podcast I share a very special story of my Testimony! This is my story of where I came from and how I received my Salvation and what God has done in my life. I share my story starting from my childhood,and share how God found me in my brokenness and redeemed me and my life for his glory! I hope you will join me for some hope and some encouragement and celebrate that God never leaves us or forsakes us even when our past is full of heartbreak and brokenness
In a world thatâs ever changing full of chaos itâs a surprise to many when they open up their Instagram or Facebook to see the next salacious thing on the news. In Todays podcast I talk about how Christian Moms are called to stand firm and shouldnât find ourselves surprised when things donât always go according to plan I talk about areas I have allowed myself to be surprised too often and how we need to be on full guard so that we can discern what is right. I encourage you to stand firm in your faith and to check your priorities in how you pick what you bring into your home and childrens life and remind us that Gods authority should always be our top priority
The last couple of weeks of trailer life have passed us so quickly. But while it has gone relatively smoothly I still find myself struggling to hold onto the promises that God gives us in the inbetween seasons. Today I share the things I do in my inbetween seasons and offer encouragement to you to keep the faith, not give up, and to trust in a father who will always keep his promises
This last month has been full of different seasons for me and my family. Moving, being sick, traveling and a ton of new adjustments for two little boys who need their momma to lead them through. Today I share how I spent the last month preparing my boys for the ever changing seasons, what I did well and what I lacked in and how it all brought me back to having a Christ centered perspective
Todays episode is such an exciting one!get to know where I got my start! I share how I came up with the idea of Refined Purpose and my Journey to stepping out and learning how to trust in God even when your afraid and how little steps eventually turn into bigger and bigger steps
Today Itâs my turn to tell my story. Join me as I share my journey into motherhood and walking through the unexpected. I share my real and raw emotions and feelings of experiencing pregnancy loss, grief, the sorrow and walking through healing and how we got through it all by the grace of God.
In todays episode we talk about our calling as Moms and how we should be building our foundations on biblical God centered perspectives and how that effects how we make parenting decisions . We talk about The motherhood community and why the ever pervasive ideas of not Mommy shaming and No judgement perspectives are worldly ideas that blind us from using discernment in how we parent. We talk about how all emotions even though labeled as ânegativeâemotions have a God given place in our lives and should be used as signals to evaluate and not just to be dismissed . I encourage you to pursue a God centered perspective so that you can make wise discernments in your motherhood. Today I want to challenge you to reflect on where your foundation is and send you off with the encouragement and reminder that we are called to be Biblical Mothers above all else.
In todayâs podcast I share my perspective that I experienced that came from watching my mom walk-through her Motherhood journey and the different impacts that had on me. I shared how that impacted my perceptions and perspectives throughout my journey as a mom and how you donât have to take in your mothers experience as a mother into your motherhood journey but can use it as a place to move forward and not be stuck in the same habits if you donât want to.
Today we have such a special podcast with our very first guest Kendra Hittinger! She is a military spouse, a Mom to two wonderful boys and on top of that my friend and a Hairstylist and Makeup artist. She was so gracious to sit with me and share her heart on her perspectives throughout Motherhood and how with God as her guide and strength actively works on being purposeful in her Motherhood even when life throws unexpected curveballs our way! Join us for some honest heart conversations some real life mom humor and some hope to encourage you through your monday.
In todays podcast we talk about how we can be building up our families from the very beginning of our motherhood journey and why we donât need to listen to people that tell us that motherhood is only hanging on. We talk about the special influence we have as moms in the homes and what to do if itâs unbalanced
In todayâs episode we talk about the perspective of having to do it all as moms and why that can be so damaging to getting support and encouragement from the people that want to support us. we talk about why having to do it all as moms can lead to burn out and exhaustion and how we can switch our perspective to more healthier balance so that we can allow people to step in and support us and give them opportunities to bless us as moms in our seasons
In todayâs episode we do a deep dive on perspective and why it matters in motherhood. I share about what perspective is and how we form our perspectives and why that leads us to make expectations for how we experience life. We talk about why perspective matters in motherhood and how we can set ourselves up to thrive instead of just surviving. I hope you enjoy!
In todays episode get to know me! The person behind Motherhood on Mondays and why I am so passionate about perspectives in Motherhood. We talk about why perspectives matter and how mothers everywhere need to evaluate if a perspective is benefiting them or not working. I hope you enjoy!
Come along with us every week as we talk about one of the many different perspectives you find in Motherhood. We want to build up and go from surviving to thriving and by deeply exploring these perspectives we get a better look at what is helping us and what is actually just dragging us down. So join us as we build up our Motherhood week by week with some hope, humor and honesty