Masquerade of Motherhood: Recent Episodes
Courtney Doyle
Through experiences both comical and trying, Courtney encourages mothers to live authentic, honest lives. Journey with her as she unmasks the expectations of motherhood and leans in to God’s design not only for us personally but for our children.
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Courtney sits down with Cara Shine, a mom, teacher, and believer with a remarkable testimony of finding Jesus in the midst of chaos and fear.
Raised in the Jewish faith, Cara spent much of her early life feeling rejected and judged by the Christians around her. The bullying she endured as a child left lasting scars, shaping her view of Jesus and her sense of belonging.
But everything changed in the fall of 2002, during the terrifying three-week reign of the DC sniper attacks. As a young mom and schoolteacher paralyzed by anxiety, Cara encountered Christians who showed her the true heart of Christ through love, kindness, and courage.
What followed was what she calls a “Holy ripple effect” that transformed her life, her faith, and her purpose.
Cara’s story is one of redemption, identity, and bold obedience. If you’ve ever been afraid to share your faith, unsure of how to reflect Jesus to others, or burdened by the actions of those who misrepresented Him, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we cover:
- Cara’s early experiences with antisemitism and religious bullying
- How the 2002 sniper attacks became the turning point in her faith journey
- The bravery of “quiet Christians” who helped her meet the real Jesus
- What it looks like to raise children who reflect Christ well
- How to discern when to speak boldly and when to simply listen
- The “Holy ripple effect” of living out your faith authentically
- Encouragement for moms afraid to share their faith
Verse Shared: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” —John 13:35 (NIV)
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Website~Instagram
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In this powerful episode, Lisa Saruga shares her story of surviving a violent crime at 18 and how her trauma resurfaced 35 years later when her case was unexpectedly reopened. Lisa discusses how this journey has shaped her identity as a woman, wife, and mom, and how her faith and therapy helped her heal.
Through her story, Lisa offers hope and encouragement for anyone who’s experienced trauma, showing that God’s love can bring healing even in the darkest moments.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- How Lisa coped with trauma for 35 years before the case was reopened
- The impact of trauma on her identity and parenting
- The role of faith, therapy, and journaling in healing
- How trauma doesn’t define us, and God uses our pain for His purpose
Resources mentioned:
- EMDR Therapy: A powerful trauma treatment PsychologyToday.com
- Psalm 27:13: "I remain confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."
Connect with Lisa Saruga:
- Website~Instagram~The Trauma Tree
Connect with Courtney Doyle:
- Website~Instagram~Facebook~MOM 101 Facebook Group
Please Note: This episode includes discussions on sensitive topics such as sexual assault and trauma. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional help.
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE
800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673) online.rainn.org
En EspañolLlame al 800-656-4673 rain.org/es
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-799-SAFE
(800-799-7233)
800-787-3224 (TTD)
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Dancing Through the Dark: Kimberly Haar on Trauma, Healing, and Hope
What happens when your entire world shatters in an instant? In this tender and powerful episode, licensed therapist, speaker, and author Kimberly Haar shares her personal story of surviving a traumatic assault and kidnapping—and the journey of healing that followed.
Kimberly takes us into her most vulnerable moments, from walking through unthinkable pain to meeting God under a pergola in a sacred dance of surrender and trust. With raw honesty and deep faith, she reminds every woman that healing is possible and your story is not over.
Whether you’re walking through trauma, carrying hidden grief, or feeling stuck in survival mode—this episode offers truth, encouragement, and a path toward hope.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content related to abuse and trauma. Please listen with care.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
- Kimberly’s powerful testimony of survival and spiritual healing
- How trauma impacted her identity—and how God rebuilt it
- What surrender looked like in the most broken places
- Why healing requires both faith and practical tools
- A message of hope for every woman who feels unseen or beyond repair
Resources Mentioned:
- Kimberly’s book: Healing from Life’s Deepest Hurts
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org | 1-800-799-SAFE
Connect with Kimberly Haar:
- Website: kimberlyhaar.com
- Instagram: @kimberlyhaar
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Website~Instagram~Facebook~MOM 101 Facebook Group
Navigating Hope and Healing Through Loss: Nichole's Journey with Secondary Infertility and Miscarriages In this heartfelt episode of The Mom Show, host Courtney Doyle sits down with her friend Nichole, who shares her emotional journey through secondary infertility and three consecutive miscarriages. Nichole openly discusses the profound impact these experiences have had on her faith, her identity, and her approach to motherhood. She also reveals the three Cs—consistency, counseling, and community—that helped her find strength and healing. This episode offers a message of hope and solidarity, aiming to support and uplift other mothers facing similar struggles. Nichole Thompson is a faith-based writer and author of The Miscarriage Journal, helping women cultivate a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus, always keeping Him at the center of their lives. To Connect with Nichole: Website ~ Facebook ~ The Miscarriage Journal ~Instagram Connect with Courtney:
Website~Instagram~Facebook~MOM 101 Facebook Group
Embracing God's Presence Through Infertility and Loss: Angela Mackey's Journey Host Courtney Doyle welcomes Angela to discuss her experiences with infertility and pregnancy loss, and how she embraced God's presence through it all. Angela shares her deeply personal journey of dealing with tubal pregnancies, the emotional and physical tolls of IVF, and how her faith was both challenged and strengthened. The episode offers powerful insight into maintaining hope and seeking God's guidance during difficult times, and highlights the importance of community and honest communication in enduring hardships. Angela also discusses her book, 'Difficult to Conceive,' a valuable resource for others facing similar struggles. To connect with Angela: Difficult to Conceive~Website/9 day devotional~Podcast Connect with Courtney:
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Navigating Secondary Infertility and Faith: A Conversation with Kayla Cook In this episode of The Mom Show, host Courtney Doyle welcomes Kayla Cook to discuss the challenges of secondary infertility. Kayla shares her personal journey, beginning in 2016, and details the medical and emotional hurdles she faced. As a mom to a seven-year-old daughter, Kayla opens up about the impact of infertility on her identity, family dynamics, and marriage. She highlights the importance of faith, the lies she had to reject, and the ultimate realization that control and results are in God's hands. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of miscarriage and infertility, offering encouragement and spiritual insights for those in similar journeys. Connect wit Kayla: Instagram~ Website~Podcast Connect with Courtney:
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Navigating Grief and Finding Comfort: A Deeply Personal Journey In this heartfelt episode of The Mom Show, host Courtney Doyle opens up about her recent experience with profound loss and the resulting journey through grief. Following the deaths of her parents within a span of 67 days, Courtney shares intimate stories about her father’s final moments, her mother’s Alzheimer’s battle, and how she found solace in faith and connections with loved ones. Interviewed by her close friend, Cassie Schotanus, Courtney discusses the importance of being honest with oneself and others about grief, the comfort of noticing God’s signs and the grace we need to give ourselves in difficult seasons. The conversation also touches on Courtney’s determination to support others who are grieving,or who simply need a Mom Mentor. Connect with Courtney:
Website~Instagram~Facebook~MOM 101 Facebook Group Connect with Cassie: God Stories Podcast
Embracing Grief and Rebuilding Life: Dawn Sanders' Journey In this episode of The Mom Show, host Courtney Doyle speaks with author and Bible teacher Dawn Sanders about her journey through grief and rebuilding her life following several miscarriages and the loss of her husband. Dawn shares insights from her new book, 'When Your World Ends, God's Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life,' discussing a seven-step process inspired by the creation story in Genesis to help others navigate through their darkest times. The conversation delves into the power of staying connected with God during hardships, recognizing opportunities for growth, and finding purpose in pain. Connect with Dawn: Website~Order the Book~Instagram Connect with Courtney:
Website~Instagram~Facebook~Mom 101 Group
In this emotional and encouraging episode, host Courtney Doyle returns after a break taken to deal with personal losses.
She recaps the highlights from her 2024 'Help My Child Is' series, sharing impactful clips from various guests. The episode dives into topics like anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting struggles, and the importance of self-care for moms.
The theme of leaning into faith, overcoming adversity, and supporting each other as mothers runs throughout the episode.
This is a must-listen for any parent looking for community, encouragement, and the assurance of God's unwavering support.
Connect with Courtney:
Website~Instagram~Facebook~MOM 101 Facebook Group~YouTube
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Finding Joy Amidst Deep Grief: Navigating the Holidays with Faith In this deeply moving episode of 'Help. It's the Holidays,' host Courtney Doyle discusses the challenges of navigating the holiday season while grieving, alongside her guest Amy Grote. Amy shares her personal story of losing her almost three-year-old daughter, Ann Reese, on Christmas Eve, the same day as her own birthday. Through their heartfelt conversation, they explore the ways to cope with grief during the holidays, the significance of creating new traditions, and the importance of holding onto memories. Amy emphasizes the role of faith and the belief in Heaven as a source of hope and peace. The conversation is a testament to the power of community, the resilience of the human spirit, and the profound impact of God's presence in times of sorrow. To Connect with Amy : Instagram~Facebook~Remembering Ann Reese Connect with Courtney:
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Navigating the Holidays With Adult Children. In this episode, my guest Pamela, an empty nest coach for moms shares strategies for managing holiday stress and maintaining joy. We discuss setting realistic expectations, fostering Christ-centered family traditions, and supporting adult children. Pamela provides practical advice on sharing holiday responsibilities, navigating difficult family dynamics, and creating a haven of love and empathy. The episode offers encouragement to mothers dealing with the complexities adult chidren, in-law families and being ok with NOT being in control. To connect with Pamela: Grab her robust guide, Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? A guide to help you know what to expect as you move through the phases of midlife motherhood. Here's the link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398da43eaedbb325a77626a Instagram~Facebook Connect with Courtney:
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Finding Joy and Navigating Holidays with a Blended Family. In this episode, host Courtney Doyle welcomes guest Deborah France to discuss managing the holiday season's challenges, especially within blended families. Together, they explore how to focus on the true meaning of the holidays, create lasting memories, and maintain joy amidst chaos. Key topics include: giving children a voice embracing flexibility * recognizing grief * avoiding comparison traps saying 'no' when necessary establishing a 'joy plan They also highlight practical tips for ensuring a smoother holiday experience and underscore the importance of checking motives and prioritizing love.
Navigating the Holidays with Grace and Joy: Tips and Traditions In this episode of 'The Mom Show,' host Courtney Doyle is joined by guest Ashley Martin to discuss the pressures and joys of the holiday season, particularly for moms in blended families. They cover practical tips for meal planning, the importance of being present, and the significance of creating and adapting traditions that keep the true spirit of the holidays alive. Ashley shares her personal experiences and advice on how to manage holiday stress, include stepchildren in family traditions, and maintain joy amid potential chaos. The episode also touches on the importance of prayer, community, and asking for help, while both Courtney and Ashley share personal stories that highlight the deeper meaning of holiday gatherings. A copy of Ashley's recipes will be available for download. Connect with Ashley: Instagram~Facebook Connect with Courtney:
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On this episode of 'The Mom Show' features a special holiday season series designed to help moms navigate the often overwhelming expectations of the holidays. Joined by guest Jennifer Sakata, the episode encourages viewers to focus on the true meaning of Christmas—celebrating the presence of Jesus rather than material chaos. Through personal experiences and practical advice, Jennifer highlights the importance of creating meaningful memories, extending grace, and being intentional about family traditions. Jennifer shares her insights on avoiding holiday chaos, involving children in planning, and cherishing moments of stillness. Jennifer has also created a holiday devotional resource, 'Make room for the Quieter Voices of Christmas,' aimed at fostering a calmer, more spiritually rich holiday experience. Get your copy here: subscribepage.io/QuietChristmasGraceNotes To connect with Jennifer: Instagram~Podcast~Website Connect with Courtney:
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In this episode of 'The Mom Show,' host Courtney Doyle and guest therapist Beth Alvarez discuss the pressures and stress of the holiday season. They explore topics such as managing expectations, setting boundaries, and creating meaningful traditions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of knowing your core values, giving yourself permission to do things differently, and focusing on the true meaning of the season. Courtney and Beth also share practical advice for families dealing with grief and loss during the holidays, and they highlight the significance of being intentional and compassionate. Additionally, listeners are encouraged to start with a blank canvas and paint the holiday season in a way that reflects peace, hope, and joy. Connect with Beth Alvarez, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR-Trained
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level I and II
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Over the next several weeks we will be talking with guests on how to manage the stress and chaos of the Holidays.
~How do you handle the holidays in a blended family?
~How do you make memories that matter?
~How do we handle the holidays when we are grieving?
~How to celebrate with adult children?
All these questions, tips and tricks and more over the next several weeks.
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In this episode of The Mom Show, host Courtney Doyle welcomes guest Rachel Wojo.
Rachel shares her journey of faith, dependence, and motherhood, particularly focusing on her experiences raising her special needs daughter, Taylor, who was diagnosed with childhood Alzheimer's.
Despite the immense challenges, Rachel's story is one of nurturing resilience and transforming desperation into a deep dependence on God.
Rachel's new book, 'Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments', guides us on how to pray and the perpetual importance of staying connected to God through our prayers.
Rachel encourages listeners to embrace their need for God and to persist in prayer, even when words fail. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with profound insights on balancing family, faith, and the trials of life.
To connect with Rachel :
Desperate Prayers Book~Website
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Today I am sharing how we are preparing for a mission trip to Kamuli, Uganda.
We will be partnering with The Vine a community center, that supports the most vulnerable women and children in the area.
Inspired by my daughter Chandler and encouraged by my friend Cassie, I am sharing how I have overcome fears and found strength through scriptures and sermons to say YES!
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On todays show I am chatting with a dear friend, Lacey Berlau as she shares what it has been like navigating life with her daughter Charlotte, who has congenital heart disease.
Since Charlotte's diagnosis at a 20-week ultrasound, Lacey has faced numerous challenges, including Charlotte undergoing seven open-heart surgeries, the 7th one being just six weeks ago.
Through these trying times, Lacey highlights the importance of a strong support system, open communication with her family, especially her son Grant, and a deep reliance on faith.
Charlotte's Coupe Club was founded in the Spring of 2023 providing cars and wagons for Texas Childrens Hospital and their patients to enjoy.
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In this episode I am welcoming guest Julie Sunne. Julie shares deeply personal stories about her journey as a mother navigating grief, disability, and faith.
Julie reflects on her own upbringing, her losses through miscarriages, and the challenges posed by her children's health issues. She delves into how her understanding of God evolved through these experiences and discusses the themes of her new book, 'Sometimes I Forget,' which explores the attributes of God that have provided her strength and grounding.
Julie shares the importance of trusting God even in the face of life's profound uncertainties.
To connect with Julie:
Website~Instagram~Order "Sometimes I Forget"
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In this heartfelt episode of 'The Mom Show,' I am chatting with Tammy Munson, a mother of two and a podcast producer. Tammy shares her moving story of raising her daughter diagnosed with a brain injury at six months old. The discussion explores Tammy's initial struggles, the role of faith, and the support from her community in navigating the challenges of having a special needs child. Tammy provides encouragement for other moms facing similar trials, emphasizing the importance of self-care, therapy, and finding a supportive community. Throughout the episode, Tammy's faith journey shines through, offering hope and inspiration. If you or someone you know would like to connect with Tammy for encouragement follow the links below. To connect with Tammy:
Instagram~Podcast Production
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Today on The Mom Show we welcome Dr. Jessica Peck, also known as Dr. Nurse Mama. Dr. Peck, a pediatric nurse practitioner, professor, and author, discusses her book 'Behind Closed Doors' where she addresses difficult topics kids face today such as divorce, pornography, suicide, cyberbullying, and social media to name a few. In her book she breaks down each topic with guidance from clinical, home, and faith perspectives. Dr. Peck shares her journey from an insecure new mom to a confident parent, and provides insights on handling modern parenting challenges, particularly related to social media and technology. This episode includes practical advice for parents on fostering open communication with their children and keeping Jesus as the foundation in our homes and relationships. 00:00 Welcome to The Mom Show 00:09 Introducing Dr. Jessica Peck 00:29 Behind Closed Doors: Tackling Tough Topics 00:59 The Three Doors Approach 01:51 Jessica Peck's Personal Journey 06:05 The Impact of Social Media on Teens 08:44 Navigating Technology and Parenting 18:45 The Dangers of Sextortion 26:19 The Importance of Phone-Free Zones 26:40 The Impact of Social Media on Teens 27:12 Setting Boundaries for Kids' Phone Use 28:07 The Dangers of Digital Exposure 29:15 Modeling Healthy Phone Habits 30:55 "Sharenting" and Digital Footprints 31:56 Cyberbullying and Its Consequences 36:43 Resetting Boundaries and Parental Authority 40:14 The L.O.V.E. Approach to Communication 45:22 Encouragement and Final Thoughts To connect with Dr. Jessica Peck: Dr. Nurse Mama Podcast~Behind Closed Doors~Website To connect with Courtney: Website~Instagram~Facebook
In this episode of The Mom Show, our guest, Lisa Jones is here to discuss the harrowing experience of her son being a victim of cyberbullying.
Lisa shares the shocking truth about how an online friendship turned into a dangerous and life-threatening situation for her son, who was groomed and extorted by an individual posing as a peer.
The conversation highlights the importance of monitoring children’s online interactions, the emotional and psychological toll of cyberbullying, and the critical need for open communication and vigilance.
Lisa also shares the aftermath of the situation, including FBI intervention and her continued efforts to support her son's recovery.
The episode underscores the pervasive nature of digital threats and the importance of equipping children to handle such situations.
Lisa is an Exercise Physiologist, health and fitness coach, life coach, Bible teacher, and founder of FITT By Design who encourages and equips others to find where they fit and get fit for their purpose. When she isn’t writing, speaking, or coaching, you can find her homeschooling or running miles along the beach on the Mississippi Gulfcoast where she makes her home with her husband and three children. To connect with Lisa:
Website~Facebook~Instagram Connect with Courtney:
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HELP! Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age: Insights and Strategies In this episode of The Moms Show, host Courtney Doyle converses with Jenna Kruse on the challenges and strategies of parenting in the digital age. The discussion covers appropriate ages for children to have devices, safeguarding technology use, and the importance of open communication between parents and children regarding online content. Jenna shares her insights and personal experiences, offering practical advice and tools to help moms navigate technology responsibly. The conversation emphasizes the role of community in parenting and the need for continuous adaptation to evolving digital landscapes. Connect with Jenna:
Jenna's Blog~Instagram~10 Digital parenting tips and tricks
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On todays show we welcome back guest Caris Snider, an author and speaker, to discuss the prevalent issue of anxiety among teenagers. Caris, who has written extensively on the subject, shares her insights, experiences, and results from a survey conducted with teens to uncover the symptoms and coping mechanisms associated with anxiety.
The discussion covers the pressures teens face from academic expectations, social media, and societal norms, and emphasizes the importance of awareness, healthy coping strategies, and the role of faith.
The episode aims to empower moms with tools and knowledge to support their children through anxious seasons, highlighting that seeking professional help is a sign of strength, not failure.
To connect with Caris:
Website~Anxiety Elephants for Teens~Instagram
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In this episode of The Mom Show, host Courtney Doyle welcomes special guest Becky Keife, a busy mom, Community and Editorial Manager at (in)courage, and author of "No Better Mom for the Job: Parenting with Confidence Even When You Don't Feel Cut Out for It." Together, they discuss the challenges of motherhood, particularly when expectations do not align with reality, and delve into important topics such as overcoming feelings of inadequacy, dealing with anxiety both as a mom and in children, and the power of setting practical boundaries. Becky shares her personal experiences, offering insights into managing spirited children and fostering a supportive and understanding environment. They also explore grounding techniques and breath prayer as tools for coping with anxiety. To connect with Becky: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckykeife/ Visit Becky's website: https://www.beckykeife.com/ Becky's book - No Better Mom for the Job: https://amzn.to/497gf5H Connect with Courtney:
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Summer is over, school is back in session and we are talking all things ADD/ADHD on the show today. My guest Kristi Lowe, host of Even If podcast shares her personal experiences of having an ADD brain and how she now parents a child who also has ADD. She shares "red flags," we should keep an eye on, when and who to consult if we feel we are struggling, or our children, and tools for managing a brain with many thoughts happening at the same time.
To connect with Krisit:
Instagram~Website~Even If Podcast
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Today we needed a reminder that Prayer is the number one weapon we have against overwhelm, exhaustion and the enemy when it comes to our children and our family.
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Today on the show we are hearing from a mom as she shares the story of her daughter choosing to be transgender.
Jennifer openly shares the battles she faced upon hearing the news her daughter wanted to be a man, the way she grieved and the way she has partnered with God in this journey.
This is another story of a mom who has had a steadfast faith, and holds onto the truth of God's word and what HE says about her daughter.
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The conversation last week with Melinda Patrick was so powerful. When she mentioned that the first miracle she saw was staring at her in the mirror, it honestly took my breath away.
"Momma, don't miss the miracle in the mirror"
HOW do we do that? When life is chaotic, when struggles come our way, how do we slow down and recognize the changes and miracles God is providing in us?
Today's episode we talk about just that:
- Practice Daily Gratitude
- Cultivate Mindfulness
- Seek Perspective
- Celebrate Small Victories
- Engage in Acts of Service
To Connect with Melinda: Instagram~Website~Purchase Daring Rescue Here Connect with Courtney:
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Todays guest, Melinda Patrick shares the story of her daughter revealing her desires of same sex attraction and how she has embraced an LGBTQ identity which Melida shares is contradictory to her beliefs and values.
BUT GOD....
Melinda shares what she wishes she had done differently. What has happened in the years since her daughter shared this news. Where's their relationship now and what has God taught Melinda.
This is a story of love, devotion, unwavering faith and learning how to agree even if we disagree.
To Connect with Melinda: Instagram~Website~Purchase Daring Rescue Here Connect with Courtney:
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This week on the show Beth Alvarez, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional sat down with me to answer questions like...
What are the current suicide rates ?
What are the signs and warnings we should be aware of?
How do we help our kids cope with disappointment?
Will a certain parenting style, too strict,or too lenient cause a child to be suicidal?
What are the next steps if we are made aware our child is having suicidal ideations?
Connect with Beth Alvarez, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR-Trained
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level I and II
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This month, our episodes are dedicated to mental health and suicide awareness. Our guests will bravely share personal stories from their experiences with their children. We want to emphasize that these topics are sensitive and could be triggering for some listeners. If you are someone you know, is contemplating suicide, please know that there are resources linked below. We approach these discussions with care and empathy, aiming to raise awareness and provide support.
Thank you for tuning in. As we navigate these important conversations together.
Today my guest is Lori Wildenberg. Lori is a mom of a daughter who has wrestled with depression, is passionate about helping parents help their children navigate a messy life. Lori is a licensed parent and family educator, national speaker, parent coach, and author or coauthor of six parenting books including the award-winning book Messy Hope: Help Your Child Overcome, Anxiety, Depression or Suicidal Ideation.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers services to talk to a skilled counselor. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to a counselor, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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This month, our episodes are dedicated to mental health and suicide awareness. Our guests will bravely share personal stories from their experiences with their children. We want to emphasize that these topics are sensitive and could be triggering for some listeners. If you are someone you know, is contemplating suicide, please know that there are resources linked below. We approach these discussions with care and empathy, aiming to raise awareness and provide support.
Thank you for tuning in. As we navigate these important conversations together.
My guest today is Jeanette Tapley. Jeanette's journey as a mother took an unexpected twist when she realized her son was battling depression and suicidal ideations.
We delve deep into Jeanette's journey with her son. Into her strength, her faith, and the lessons she learned in this season.
Jeanette is a podcaster, speaker, and encourager, who loves to make others feel seen, heard, and never alone. She wants to help you find joy in the mundane, find purpose in your work as a mom and workplace, and deepen your faith and relationship with Jesus as we do so! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers services to talk to a skilled counselor. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to a counselor, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
To connect with Jeanette:
Instagram~Instagram It's Time for Coffee Podcast Moms at Work Podcast Connect with Courtney:
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This month, our episodes are dedicated to mental health and suicide awareness. Our guests will bravely share personal stories from their experiences with their children. We want to emphasize that these topics are sensitive and could be triggering for some listeners. If you are someone you know, is contemplating suicide, please know that there are resources linked below. We approach these discussions with care and empathy, aiming to raise awareness and provide support.
Thank you for tuning in. As we navigate these important conversations together.
My guest today is Christian writer and speaker whose background and experiences make her a unique communicator. Her teachings make Scripture relatable to real life while encouraging and challenging the reader/listener.
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Tischa is a mom! It is her greatest joy to be the Mom to two amazing boys. In this episode she shares the very personal and difficult journey she is on with her son who is battling mental illness. Her faith, wisdom and willingness to share will be a blessing to all who hear her.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers services to talk to a skilled counselor. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to a counselor, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
To connect with Tischa:
Instagram~Website~Mental Health Resources
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What is your role with adult children?
Do you think your job is done just becuase they have moved away? Absolutley not! Today's MOM 101 I am combining words of encouragement from my last two guests, Amberly Neese and Katie Dunn.
Five tips as the relationship with adult children shifts: 1. Prayer and Prayer community
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Availabilty
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Asking and allowing hard questions.
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Be irrationally optimistic
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Model Gratitude
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HELP! My child is an adult!
I don't have the control I once had...
My Child isn't doing what I thought he/she would do...
If I believe in a good God, why do I struggle to trust him with my kids?
So many questions when we launch children into the world and it looks different than what we expected. This week on the show my guest, Katie Dunn and I talk about the changes we face when our children become adults.
You will be encouraged, understood and know you are in good company after hearing this episode.
To connect with Katie:
StoryTellers Live~Instagram~Podcast
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How do you handle questions in your home?
What happens when your child begins to question their faith?
Is your home a safe place to flesh the hard things out?
What if I told you to SHUT UP?
On todays show my guest is a popular speaker, comedian, author, coach and Mom, Amberly Neese. Amberly has a Master’s Degree from Biola University, she serves as an adjunct professor at both Grand Canyon and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universities.
Amberly and I unpack what it looks like when your child is untangling their faith.
She shares tools and wisdom with us on how to have honest prayerful conversations with our children when they begin to question what they believe.
To connect with Amberly:
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Today's MOM 101 tip... "It's not all about YOU!"
Identity is the topic we are talking about this month and hearing my guest Hannah Conway remind us, it's not all about us is a reminder of what we need to be teaching our children.
In Mathew 5 Jesus teaches an "upside down" view of who we are to be and how we are to serve others.
Our happiness should not dictate our identity and our identity does not define our happiness. We are who HE says we are.
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Today's guest is author, speaker, women's minsitry director and podcaster, Hannah Conway.
Hannah and I tackle the conversation of identity crisis when it comes to our teen girls.
*The "supposed to" lies they believe and how we can navigate them to truth!
*How has social media made an impact on identity?
*Who does God say we are?
To connect with Hannah:
Website~In Case You Forget Devotional~Instagram
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If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek professional help. This podcast episode is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Find Help HERE!
Today on the show Laura Acuña puts on her expert hat and we talk all things eating disorders.
As a Christian counselor, board certified life coach and master mental health coach Laura answers the questions: What are signs and "red flags" of an eating disorder?
How we should proceed if we suspect disordered eating in a loved one?
Isn't this just for people who are too skinny?
Is this just about food?
Is help necessary?
Listen to today's episode for all of her wisdom and advice.
If you or someone you know needs help with
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“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me... ”
John 10:14
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This month, we are talking about eating disorders and body image.
Today's guest is going to share about her personal experience. At 11 years old, she gained 100 pounds which began a trajectory of many decades of body image being something that she struggled with.
She is raw and vulnerable and honest with us about the paralyzing shame she felt and how she sought and found freedom.
Laura is a speaker, author, Bible teacher, podcast host and life coach. She’s served as a women’s ministry leader for over 22 years. A graduate of Liberty University, she earned a degree in Christian Counseling and a minor in Biblical Studies.
Her new book, Still Becoming: Hope, Help and Healing for the Diet-Weary Soul was published in December 2022.
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Before we dive into today's episode, I want to provide a trigger warning. This episode contains a discussion about eating disorders, which may be triggering for some listeners. I understand that these topics can be sensitive and personal, and I want to ensure that you are taking care of your mental health.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek professional help. This podcast episode is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Todays guest is Rachel Faulkner Brown. Rachel shares the story of her daughters battle with anorexia. What began as subtle signs that Campbel was adjusting her eating style ended in a fight for her life.
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NEDA
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Today's MOM 101 tip... TAKE ONE STEP!
Often we find ourselves setting lofty expectations for ourselves AND our children then overwhelmed when we can't get to the end result fast enough!
What if we took ONE step?
Grateful for his advice from Sarah Frazer.
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Do you ever find yourself operating from a place of "getting it done?"
My guest today is Robyn Kown, ministry leader, wife and Mom to 3.
When Robyn and her husband adopted their youngest daughter at 20 months from China they knew going in that she had a physical disability in one of her legs. What they didn't know is what the ultimate prognosis and outcome would be until they returned to the states and had her evaluated by doctors.
At 13 years old Mamie has undergone 17 surgeries. Robyn shares with us, what it has been like to go through that medical journey with her daughter. The challenges both physically and emotionally they have all faced and the moment she realized she could not "get it done" alone.
Robyn's story is encouraging and it gives us hope that no matter what you're facing, it's okay to not be okay.
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"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
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Today's guest on our season of HELP! My child ... is writer, Bible study mentor and mother of five, Sarah Frazer. With a background in missionary work and Bible teaching, her passion is to encourage women to start today with a Bible reading and prayer habit.
Sarah is a mom who has cried the words HELP! My child has a disability. She not only has one, but she has two children who struggle with disabilities. One with a physical disability, one with an invisible disability from emotional trauma.
Sarah sits down with me and we talk about, the struggles that they have faced, the challenges she has faced as a mom. The moment she realized "I can't fix this, I can't control this" and how God has shown up in the midst of all of it.
I know you are going to be blessed by this conversation, whether you can identify with Sarah, facing the same challenges with a child or not. I can assure you, there is hope and encouragement that you need to hear.
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Today's MOM 101 tip: "Remove the ANTS"
When you neglect caring for yourself, you may end up run down physically, emotionally and spiritually. As moms we tend to take care of everyone else and believe the lie that self care is selfish.
It is NOT, and we have the control to be the best versions of ourselves in order to remove the ANTS when they try to invade.
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“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 CSB
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This week on the show Beth Alvarez, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional sat down with me to answer questions like...
What do you say to the mom who is overwhelmed?
What advice do you give to a mom who feels alone?
How do we set boundaries?
How do we regulate or emotions?
Where is God in our struggles? and so many more.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This year we are focusing on encouragement, hope, tools and faith based guidance to answer the longings of Moms hearts when they cry out "HELP! My child..."
Each one of us can fill in that blank and our goal on the MOM show is to come alongside you and let you know, you are not alone. Others have walked in your shoes and are here to provide guidance and wisdom from their personal experiences.
Today's show we learn five truths from the life of King Hezekiah.
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Today is the final episode of 2023 and this season of unmasking Moms in scripture. It is only appropriate that I close with my favorite Mom of all! Highly Favored, blessed and chosen...Mary, the mother of Jesus.
There is so much we can learn from her obedience, resilience, love and trust in God's perfect plan. I hope you listen to today's episode, there is so much for us to learn about her.
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Are you ready to go to school?
My guest today is Tricia Zody and she has information we all need to know. After the death of her husband to suicide Tricia set out to learn all she could about the function of our brain, how our faith mattered and the perfect ability God has provided for us to rewire and retrain our thoughts.
She has come to understand the power of the brain and how the things we think create how we experience our life.
Tricia's passion is for each of us to know we can have another beautiful life!
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The Holidays are rapidly approaching, in a blink of an eye we have gone from Summer, to Thanksgiving and now Christmas is just weeks away.
Today’s MoM 101 is “Give PresenCE.”
Your family will remember this far more than the preseNTS under the tree!
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The story of Elizabeth's faithfulness, obedience and boldness is one we can all learn a few things from.
Despite her waiting, she remained faithful.
Despite uncertainty, she remained obedient.
Despite ridicule, she knew she was loved.
Today's episode explores the first part of her story, the remainder will be in a few weeks when we meet her friend Mary.
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The first two verses in Romans are a a reminder of God's ultimate sacrfice for us and his mercy. There is a call to our obedience and OUR sacrifice to surrender ourselves knowing His will for our lives is perfect and pleasing. THEN and only then can our hearts and our minds be renewed and transformed.
In today's episode we visit those verses and pray for just that, an obedience to surrender to the renewing of our hearts and minds that can only come from Jesus!
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On today's episode, Mimika Cooney is a leading faith-based Christian Mindset Author and Speaker known as the "Personal Trainer for your Mind". She empowers ambitious Christians to rewire their brain by combining neuroscience, positive psychology, and a faith-based approach.
Mimika and I talk about Internal brokenness, how we must look at ourselves and do the work before we expect different results from our children. We explore questions like, What is happening in this generation where we are all becoming accolade addicted?
How do we take back our thoughts? How do we break the rules of what society tells us? How do we get back to being human "beings," NOT human "doings" and how do we model this behavior for our children?
Mimika will teach you how to unstick your mind, develop emotional resilience, and unlock high performance by becoming the boss of your brain!
She is the creator of the “Unstick Your Mind“ a mindset mastery method, a transformative program that equips Christians with the tools to achieve their breakthroughs.
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Have you ever been in a situation where one thing happened after another that lined up so perfectly it was almost too unbelievable?
Maybe you have looked back and realized this “happenstance” wasn’t happenstance at all but a kindness, a redeeming that the Lord so masterfully put into place?
This is the story of Ruth, the bold, willing, risk taker who was deeply loyal to her Mother in Law and seen, not only by Boaz but by God.
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Life is HARD! There, I said it! If you don't agree, well then this episode may not be for you.
There is not a single circumstance in life that has the gift of discernment and selection! Difficulty has no boundaries or morals !
Here is my MOM 101 tip! It's ok for your children to see you struggle! When we paint a picture that life is perfect, we are setting our children up for great disappointment when they realize life is NOT perfect.
Find out in todays MOM episode, the value that can be found when we are vulnerable with our children.
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If I asked you to tell me about your Mother in Law, what would your comments be?
There are typically very strong feelings one way or the other for this special set of mothers. Some positive and others, well not so much.
Today's episode tells of the story of Naomi, Mother in Law to Ruth. A woman who through adversity discovered that God was faithful, good, and merciful to the hurting. She sets the perfect example of a Mother in Law, with love and devotion. First to God, and second to her family Daughters in law.
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We all need community and friendship!
In today's Prayer Tuesday episode our prayer is for us to have a community of friends we can "pour it out" with.
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Are you “Shoulding” all over the place?
Should pack the healthy snacks
Should have our kids in all these activities
Should be the PTO leader
Should be posting every day on social media
Should be the bible study leader
Yet you are falling apart?
This episode may be sensitive for some. If you or anyone you know is battling depression, anxiety, or thoughts of suicide please be aware we discuss these topics on today's show.
HELP is not a bad four letter word!
Medication is not the enemy!
Boundaries are a good thing!
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The unsettling space of the unknown…
You may not know when another job opportunity will come.
If pregnancy will happen for you.
How what you are doing matters.
When that child will heal, or come home.
Or why God has you in a specific season.
The unknown!
When we are lost in the unsettling unknowns, and uncertainty lures to steal our peace…remember, GOD KNOWS.
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Do you feel you lost who you are when you became a mom? Today's episode is about a mom whose identity is kept from us. Yet, we can learn so much from her. She teaches us how to be faithful. She shows us how to lead. She is an example of a mother trusting though broken hearted.
The story of her son is one we all know. Samson, long hair that can't be cut, women that cause him to lust. Have you ever considered who his mother was or how she handled his poor choices?
You don't want to miss this episode!
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IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!! 2 years and 100 episodes!!!!
You can tell by all of the exclamation marks, I am a little excited! Today on Prayer Tuesday I share a story of how God has done immeasurably more than I could imagine with this podcast an in our lives.
Ephesians 3:20 "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us."
Thank you to the guests who have poured their hearts into this show, to the listeners who support the show and most importantly to God for trusting me with this message.
To God be the glory!
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Often we hide what we are struggling with, and hidden illnesses like anxiety, depression, migraines, Hashimoto's and Fibromyalgia are not easily seen by others.
As Moms, we tend to believe we are letting our families down when we aren't the “perfect” mom.
In Today's conversation with author, speaker and pastors wife, Dena Dyer we uncover how her chronic illness exposed her mask of self sufficiency. How she has removed that mask, surrendered to God’s will for her life and allowed His truth to remind her He CHOSE her as the Mom to her boys.
He has chosen YOU!
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We have all heard the statement hurt people, hurt people.
Typically, those who hurt others, are lashing out because they can’t handle their own pain and they want to share it with others.
Are you like Peninnah? Do you hurt others when you are hurting?
Todays episode is about Peninnah, the "other," the disturbance in Hannah's life.
The reflection of her own pain. This "precious gem" of a mom can teach us a few things about bitterness and provocation through our pain.
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There is no doubt, along the road of life you have probably hurt someone, and I am certain you have been hurt.
I want you to answer this question… I was hurt by....
A parent?
A loved one?
A spouse?
A job?
A church?
My encouragement in this episode is...Pray for those who hurt you!
Do it today! Do it tomorrow! Do it every time you think of them. Turn those thoughts of who hurt you into a prayer. I promise with 100% certainty that God will hear those prayers and YOU my friend will be changed!
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Hannah, oh how I love her story! A woman who has every reason to believe she is not enough teaches us how to pray and surrender our desires to the Lord.
If you feel like you are "not enough" Hannah's story will encourage you and remind you, you in fact ARE!
Today's episode tells the story of the Mom, Hannah.
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Last week on the show Rhonda Stoppe shared a verse and a prayer that is a wonderful prayer for our children as they head back to school, and for always.
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Best selling author of 7 books, Rhonda Stoppe shares her experiences as a Mom and unmasking No Regrets. Her wisdom on motherhood is incredible. We chat kids, grandkids, severe postpartum depression, all things motherhood and how knowing Christ above all else is key.
She is engaging, warm and with 30+ years experience mentoring women, her desire remains consistent. Love the Lord, live for Him and use your story to mentor other women to live lives with no regrets.
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In the busyness of being a wife and a mom, I have often found myself putting my own dreams on the back burner. Now, I am a firm believer that God's timing is perfect, and honestly my dreams probably wouldn't have worked when my kids were younger. They look different now and I have experiences that fuel my purpose and sometimes fog my purpose.
The lesson…. Show up anyway.
If you want that degree...GET IT!
If you want to change careers...DO IT!
If you want to write that book...WRITE IT!
If you want to start a business... START IT!
If you want to travel...GO!
Do it anyway…Even if it’s sloppy, painful, sometimes defeating… If God has called you to it, if you can dream it, you can do it.
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Even with a past riddled with pain and persecution Rahab had a legacy. I encourage you to identify with her for just a minute.
This isn’t a girl full of confidence and a giant bucket of self-esteem. Yet she is strong and she is willing to stand up for the sake of her family.
She stands up for her belief in God.
Her story is what mystery, suspense, heroes and great romance novels are made of.
God sees her, and He sees YOU!
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It doesn’t matter what your personality is, what your situation is, there is a deep longing in all of us to be seen.
It’s when we fabricate this idea in our head that if others are overlooking us, forgetting about our needs, God TOO must have forgotten about us.
Whitney Akin explains it like this:
“We feel it most in the moments we long to be remembered. When we wish that someone, anyone could say the right words, take away the pain, fix the problem, and rescue the day. Or we assume God has forgotten to take notice because is there really anything worth noticing?”
Hagar knew when she was found that it was God who saw her.
She answered God by name, praying to the God who spoke to her, “You’re the God who sees me! Genesis 16:13
And he sees YOU!
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Shy, introverted, self-conscious, slightly awkward and OVERLOOKED… adjectives today's guest uses to describe how she has felt most of her life. She has worn the mask of “I’m Good” in an attempt to NOT draw attention to her needs. BUT GOD… he met her right in those moments and reminded her Dear girl, you are seen by Me.
Whitney Akin is the author of Overlooked: Finding Your Worth With You Feel All Alone. Her heart is to see and celebrate the purpose and potential of the overlooked and invite them to live seen by the God who loves them. Whitney’s writing has been featured in (in)courage, Her View From Home, Proverbs 31 Ministries and more.
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Behind every victory, there is a mom celebrating!
Behind every struggle, there is a mom crumbling!
Behind every Mom, there may be simultaneous feelings of celebration and crumbling.
The most consistent mask I wear is the mask of a brave momma who can face anything in the eyes of her children.
But that is not always the way I am on the inside. I am processing the world around us, the struggles we may be facing that the kids know nothing about, worrying about one or more of the kids and their lives, planning and organizing our home, our lives, and other responsibilities I may have.
Oh, and praying through ALL of it.
No matter what we face, God sees us. The challenge is, do we see each other?
When was the last time you called a friend for coffee?
When was the last time you sent a text asking, how are you?
When was the last time you opened your home for a meal, even when the dishes are dirty to build community?
I am guilty of not doing any of the above enough. But in the world today we need to be practicing seeing each other the way God sees us and in order to do that, we have to open the doors to our homes and our hearts.
No matter what we need to know that Momma, you are seen by God, always and forever!
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Rizpah? Who?
This Momma isn't one very well known amongst the moms we learn about in scripture. Tucked deep in a few verses in 2 Samuel 21, Rizpah's story is one of crime, bloodshed, and a moms mourning and sacrifice.
Her example of sitting vigil over her children's bodies, reminds me that as I stand by and watch God's plan for my children, my greatest responsibility as their mother is to sit vigil over their hearts, minds, lives and futures.
The story of Rizpah, True Crime and True Faith at it's finest.
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When God calls you to lay it down, how willing are you? My guest last week, Carol Kent, shared her story of surrendering her son JP completely to the Lord. The faith that it took, the freedom she has found in sharing their story with others and how joy is possible amidst hard circumstances.
"I pray for moms out there whose children have made wrong choices that have been devastating, not only to them, but to their families, to, to those who are in their sphere of influence, who hurt for them. And Lord I pray. That we would as moms choose to seek your face first and to get our joy and our strength from your word.” ~Carol Kent
Our prayer this week is for you to "lay it down" before the Lord, it may very well be the ultimate act of worship when you trust Him enough to give it to him fully.
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How do we have Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances?
Today's guest, Carol Kent, shares with us how she had to unmask shame and guilt and pursue unshakable faith since her sons conviction and imprisonment for first-degree murder. Her story will encourage you, and inspire you to run to Jesus despite the circumstances.
Her book "When I Lay My Isaac Down," is a reminder that we may face an "Isaac Experience" in our lives. Crisis may be thrust upon us with no warning and no instructions. Our "Isaacs" are the heart sacrifices we make when we choose to relinquish control and honor God with our choices when all seems lost. (When I Lay My Isaac Down pg. 12)
Carol is a bestselling author and international speaker. She is the executive director for the Speak Up Conference and with her husband Gene she has founded the nonprofit organization, Speak Up for Hope.
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School is out, summer is here! How are you spending your summer? Todays MOM 101 tip... Use this summer to take time for each kid individually! I saw a meme this week that said and several of you shared it... "You are “guaranteed” 18 summers with your kids, make them count!"
Well… maybe and maybe not. We are not guaranteed anything, other than the moment you are currently in. We can show up, be present, listen more intently, look up from your phone, plan a date, grab an ice cream, or watch a movie. Talk about the hard things, laugh at the silly things, stay up late, and sleep in.
Summer is the perfect time to set time aside for each individual kiddo. They need to be seen by you, heard by you and made to feel special.
I can guarantee this, when they know how much they are a cherished part of your family, when they are adults they will want to come home.
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Most know the name Moses... few know his mothers name, Jochebed. A mom who exhibits great courage... A mom who sacrifices her own desires in an attempt to save her son... A mom who lays him down and walks away... A mom who trusts God fully... A mom who's painful obedience leads a nation to freedom.
If you need some encouragement right now on "letting go and letting God," I know the story of Jochebed will bless you the way it has blessed me.
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Relationships can be messy and hard. Last week my guest shared she is praying for relationships on all levels:
"I do believe that if there's one thing that the enemy is very successfully attacking right now, it's relationships, marriages. Parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, church leadership. There's a lot of division and I'm praying very specifically and strategically that we would be delivered from that attack and that our relationships would grow stronger.” Tamera Rasmussen
You have heard the saying hurt people hurt people? We have to find healing for ourselves, we have to unmask our own brokenness, seek God amidst it and allow Him to carry us home.
The greatest relationship we should be praying for is one with Him.
If you are looking for a tool to build relationships, order Tameras study below and invite a few friends over.
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Have you been broken?
Do you battle insecurity that prevents you from answering God's call on your life?
Are you in a unique role as a Mom, where blessings and challenges coincide?
Do you know you are loved and accepted for who you are by God, our loving Father?
So many questions, and so many topics are explored in this conversation with Tamera.
As a practicing psychotherapist, business owner, author, speaker, wife, and mama. Tameras greatest passions are her family and encouraging women in their roles as wives and mothers.
Grab a coffee and enjoy this in depth conversation.
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MOM 101 "Date your spouse!"
This will be a running series of advice and encouragement I have learned or been taught along the way of raising my kids.
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Continuing our series on Unmasking Me, meet my friend, Rebekah.
Oh Rebekah! You go getter you! A girl who will take initiative, aggressive in nature, a doer, a take charge kind of girl. I like her spunk!
There are lessons of obedience from her life and a list of "what not to do" from her life as well.
Today's episode, we explore both.
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Last week in my conversation with Brittany Estes, we talked about the negative scripts we tell ourselves, and the scripts we have held onto that have been spoken over us. Her book “Flip The Script” encourages us to identify where we are allowing those lies to penetrate deep in our hearts and souls for God's light to reveal them and to heal them. Brittanys prayer is for us to realize how we are like prisms, when God’s light shines upon us, we then refract and reflect that Light to others. The verse she shared was:
Mathew 5:14-16 the message version:
‘Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.”
Pray with me today for us to be HIS light reflectors!
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Today's guest is Brittany Estes, a certified life coach, author, speaker, pastor's wife, mom to 7 children.
Her new book “Flip the Script” is a must read for anyone, and everyone who believes the negative scripts that cycle through our heads. What if your life didn’t have to be defined by these scripts? What if there was another way?
Well, there is! Brittany shows us how to move from broken to brilliant.
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Hagar and Sarah's relationship was one laden with guilt, envy, anger and jealousy. Both women attempted to take matters into their own hands, and both failed.
In the wake of the manipulation Hagar attempted to escape, as if running ever makes things better. This was when El Roi, God who sees came to her to remind her, she was in fact seen and heard by Him. In a dry desert, where she felt desperate, the Angel of the Lord appeared to her.
In today's episode, let's look at how so often on the surface we may look ok, but in reality deep down we are dry and parched by life. Only El Roi, the God who sees us, deep within our souls knows the true water we need to survive.
John 7: 37-39 Jesus once again speaks of living water, saying, “'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them. ' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive.
Friend... Water your soul~
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Anyone else feel like Spring Break is an acclerator to the end of the school year?
Many of us have big changes happening in the next 9 weeks or so, and though our emotions may be excitement or butterflies in our stomachs, we can rest assured of one thing. God's steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 100:5)
Endurance.... Something I would like to pray with you about and encourage you to continue to pray as we finish these seasons of our lives and our children finish well. Lord, keep our eyes focused on you!
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MOM 101 "Pick your Battles"
This will be a running series of advice and encouragement I have learned or been taught along the way of raising my kids.
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Today's guest, Brooke McGlothlin with Million Praying Moms shares with us when she realized that in her weakness God was strong and faithful. It was a moment when her boys were little and she felt exposed that she couldn't "control" her boys that she knew she needed God's direction she was reminded of 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
"I will boast in my weakness" a reality that when she admited her weakness, God's Power was revealed. Brooke shares her tools for praying God's word over her children and the impact purposeful, positive prayer has had on her and her familly.
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How much do you desire what you don’t have? Have you ever had your heart set on something you wanted so badly only for it to not work out? Maybe in your younger years it was a relationship, or a college acceptance. Maybe a job, a house, a husband or children?
This week on the Unmasking Me series, we visit another friend God sent me to show me an example of how to wait!
None of us like to wait, but there is beauty in the process. Growth when it feels nothing could be growing in this dry, desserted place of waiting. Wait for the Lord, His timing is perfect and the fruit is worth it!
Psalm 27:13-14 says, “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
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A few weeks ago I shared the story of Eve, Cain and Abel. Cain's sin, the disobedience, and the root of it all, the heart. Full of pride, jealousy and hardened to the consequences of their actions. This story is so familiar, but have you ever considered it as applicable today?
Heart disease is still one of the leading causes of death in the world? A diseased heart is in fact cause for concern, and not just the physical organ but the spiritual diseased heart. Listen to today's episode on what Scripture has to say about our hearts and the only cure for the spiritually diseased heart.
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Coming from the corporate world of tasks and success, to full time motherhood my guest today stripped away this notion of having to be “professional” at all times. Through multiple learning curves, a community who believed in her, the help of a mentor and a deadline that spoke to her type A "get it done" personality. God has revealed a side to her that she has kept buried for quite some time. Beth Ann has become a children's book author.
We talk about unmasking that professional persona, and how this has allowed her to see her real identity and has freed her from the expectations of others.
We also talk about how easy it is to find ourselves on an island, thinking independence is a sign of strength and proves value. How “you did it” is not a pedestal we want to be on, it’s lonely and not life giving.
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Website~I'm Getting New Glasses~When I Take Care of Me
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Eve... the first woman, the first wife, the first Mom. Two weeks ago we talked about Eve as a woman and this week let's dive into Eve as a Mom. Was she perfect? Kids perfect? NOPE, not even close.
As God began to lead me to Moms that I could find common ground with when I was feeling so alone, Eve was the first. Come explore with me a deeper look into her life as a Mom.
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Resources mentioned:
Life Application Study Bible
Wiersbe Old Testament Commentary
Mathew Henry Commentary
Keep showing up!
That is a message we all need to hear. Being a mom is hard, Tara Cole is a college professor, author, speaker, podcaster, and mom to 3 energetic boys. She also understands the challenges of motherhood. After a season of thinking she had to do it ALL and in her own strength, she knew God was telling her to rest!
After a time of rest she continued to feel weary and was ultimately diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Through surrender she has been able to lean into what God is teaching her through this diagnosis. It’s ok to not do it "all," to prioritize what is in important in each of the places He has called her to show up. She wants other moms to listen to where God wants you, lean in and abide in Him, only then you will be able to accomplish more than you could have ever done in your own strength.
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Everyday Prayers for the School Year~Instagram~Over a Cup Podcast
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Other book mentioned in this weeks episode:
Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton Smith
The Life you Long For by Christy Nockels
Growing Slow by Jennifer Dukes Lee
I felt a crippling loneliness, not that I wasn’t surrounded by a lot of people physically, I was. Between my home, my volunteering, my friendships, my children's activities, there really weren’t very many times I was physically alone. Yet, I felt alone. I didn’t have a single person in my life that could understand the magnitude of my pain, worry and helplessness.
I knew the presence of God was equally evident. As an escape and a desperate plea to find comfort, I began to pray asking God to send me other mothers whom I could identify with.
Today on the show I want to introduce you to my first friend, Eve.
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Disclaimer: Today on the show my guest and I talk extensively about miscarriage. The grief of that experience, the weight miscarriage can take on your physical and spiritual well being, as well as that of your spouse. If you or anyone you know of has experienced this loss, Cassie and I hope this episode will remind you, you are not alone and reignite your hope in Jesus.
Cassie shares how she opened her heart and surrendered her desire to have children to the Lord, the moment a bus driver in Uganda shared a word from the Lord with her and how her trust and belief has carried her. We also get down to the nitty gritty of pregnancy and the changes in our bodies that no one ever wants to talk about.
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Happy Happy New Year! How is it 2023? Anyone else overwhelmed by the New Year? The expectations? So many options to be healthier, better, more spiritual, more organized, more, more, more, better, better, better.... UGH It's been so daunting and not encouraging me at all.
Everyone has a solution of how to be the best version of yourself, the healthiest, the most scripturally sound, the most focused, or organized, and I was really feeling overwhelmed by all of it. And as you would know it, as I was organizing some of my documents on my computer low and behold there was a lesson I taught back in 2021 that reminded me, I don’t have to do it all… I can do a little…
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As the Holidays approach there is so much for us to anticipate. The anticipation of family gatherings, gift giving, traveling, spending time with our loved ones, there can also be anticipations that hurt or suffocate us. The anticipation of how a family gathering may go, will the prodigal child return home, the anticipation of celebrating without loved ones present.
Amongst all of the emotions of the Holidays, anticipation can be a doozy, when we are anticipating the wrong thing. The anticipation of Christs birth is where are hearts and minds should be focused. Today on the show we pray that our minds be turned to Jesus and the suffocation of anticipation be removed as we rest in Him.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We will see you in 2023!
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Do feel "fine?" Maybe you think you are but deep down you feel as though you are holding on by a thread.
Today on the show I am chatting with a friend, mentor and fellow Mom Stacey Thacker. Stacey is an author, speaker, hope giver and she’s a believer! Not just in the Lord, but Stacey believes in others, and she has the gift of encouraging others to walk through the weary and to believe in what God has called you to do.
Stacey and I talk about removing the mask of "fine." We visit where the root of our masks come from and as Stacey says, "don’t be fooled most masks have a BFF"
I hope you are as encouraged by this episode as I was in the interview as Stacey points us to where our hope comes from, HE will not slumber and grow weary.
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Instagram~Website
Books: Threadbare Prayer ~ Unraveled
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In 2019 I had the honor of sharing my story at StoryTellers Live Katy. From that one act of obedience and vulnerability God has used my story of removing the masks in ways I could have never imagined.
This week as a continuance to the Unmasking Me series, I have been granted the opportunity to share the StoryTellers Live podcast episode on the M.O.M. show.
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We had quite the weekend over here in Houston! The Astros won the World Series, and I would be remiss if I didn't also acknowledge that the Tigers beat Bama! Both games were an incredible display of athleticism and discipline.
This week on the show I visit with a friend who happened to run a half marathon this weekend as well. Another great example of perseverence and committment. But none of these accomplishments would be possible without practice.
On this weeks episode, Amber Cullum and I discuss unmasking control. We visit on topics such as depression, anger, family dynamics and how they set the stage for our future parenting strategies.
How to recognize what is healthy and what we want to bring into our families and where we need to stop generational dysfunction.
Like the athletes I watched this weekend and the training Amber put in for this marathon. We need to start practicing! Practicing apologizing, practicing giving ourselves grace, practicing the spiritual discipline that we long for.
Nothing is accomplished without practice.
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Books mentioned:
Gary Chapman "The 5 Apology Languages"
Tyler Staton "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools"
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Today's episode is a little different. Years ago I taught on Luke 2 and the story of Jesus being lost. I think we could all relate to losing someone, or being lost.
In those lost seasons, I believe when we learn from the life of Jesus and focus on the "must" we will quickly find our way back.
In an attempt to stay connected in other ways besides social media please visit my website and share your information. I promise not to spam you, but as listeners of the podcast, I would hate to lose connection with you!
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Part 5 of Unmasking Me..."Helpless NOT Hopeless"
15 years ago was the first time I realized how little control I had. I had no defense. I was stripped of any notion that I could be his savior.
I could not, and I should not!
This was when the image of Mary being a bystander in Jesus' life jarred me to the reality that I to, would ultimately be a bystander in my children's life. Helpless was the word but the imagery of Mary reminded me that it was not Hopeless.
I remember exactly where I was standing. In the driveway of our home, tears flowing, anger burning from within, my emotions in all of their glory had to be hidden from the other kids. There was no way they would understand why Mommy was so sad.
As if we had not already been through enough, we had been “home” less than 5 months. Two years of moving, renovating, putting the pieces of our lives back together from a storm that had ripped them to shreds, and here we are. This time our hearts are being torn apart.
On more than one occasion, I have felt a crippling loneliness in our circumstances and God has provided stories in his word of Mother after Mother who I could find similarities with that would point me from helpless back to the hope I would find in Him.
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We are keeping the conversation going of unmasking comparison. This topic began to resonate with my guests so I am sharing another episode because I truly believe God is sending a clear message to all of us.
This week my guest is Chrissy Huffman. Chrissy and I dig into the notion that we have to “keep up” and the overwhelming belief that she had to be everything for everyone! Can't we all relate!
We also talk about how we can get caught limiting our beliefs…when we believe what others have told us, we believe lies that we tell ourselves, and we believe what society says about us.
If and when we do that we are also limiting what God says about us!
In addition to being a mom, Chrissy is a ministry leader, licensed coach and certified ennegram coach.
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Part 4 of Unmasking Me. “What and If”…two words that I have given entirely too much credit.
It’s part of what prompts the masking of my fear, shame, guilt and insecurities. What if I had… he had, she had, we had!
We could all look at life through the “what if” lens. The worry and prideful lens that questions Gods sovereignty.
He is either good, or He isn’t! He is either all knowing, all powerful creator or He isn't. There is no in between.
I on the other hand, well, I am either a sinner… or a sinner. There is no in between. So my "what if" process is futile! Sure I could have made different or better choices but God is not surprised by my poor decisions. God is not surprised by my pain. What if, God was there all along? This is a lens I prefer to view past pain and hurts through. God present every step of the way! What if I trust Him?
Surrendering the Secret : A Ministry Dedicated to Healing the Heartbreak of Abortion
Red Cross Hurricane Ian Relief~Samaritans Purse Hurricane Ian Relief
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Do you find yourself in the game of comparison? "She's doing it better, I should have done it like her? They seem to have it all together?" We have all gone down that rabbit hole.
Today on the show I am chatting with Ashley Moore. Ashley shares with us her advice on removing the mask of comparison. We talk about the legacy she wants to leave her children. She doesn’t want them to see her as a perfect mom but rather a mom who followed Jesus and was yoked to Him.
Ashley is a ministry leader in her local church, writer, and host of be the two™ podcast. Using passionate storytelling, she encourages readers and listeners to abide, obey, and impact their spheres of influence for Christ. She has written numerous free resources, from Battling Mom Guilt, Destroying Distraction, and Her most recent “one day at a time” a resource for those who love an addict. I hope you are as blessed by this conversation as I am.
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Circle Maker By Mark Batterson
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Part 3 of Unmasking Me
In zip lining the only thing that really matters is the harness. Is the harness good enough to hold you? Fitted to you appropriately, capable of withstanding the trip across the line? All the rules they tell you about how to get to the other side are futile, if the harness is wrong.
Jesus is the harness on this ride we call life! HE is good enough. Today on the show I share how hard I tried to be "good enough." How I longed to fit in as a child, how I learned to wear masks and how my relationship with my moms helper Hivanna, taught me that because of Jesus, I was in fact enough.
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Today on the show I am chatting with Theresa Boedeker. Theresa is sharing a very tender story of how a horrible car accident almost took the life of her and her husband. With her daughter, just 5 years old at the time of the accident, Theresa realized her definition of a “good” mother was all wrong.
Looking back she believes it was the wake up call she needed to stop living in pride. How so much of her guilt was self imposed and shifting her motivation to be centered around love has made her family and her faith stronger than ever.
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Website~Instagram~ 12 part series on shame ("What to Do When You Are Feeling Shame: A Guided Exercise, to help women take steps to freedom."
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Do you know someone who has had a heart transplant? If you are a mom or know a mom then the answer to that question is ...YES!
Today is Part 2 of Unmasking Me, Motherhood Defined.
I share how my heart and identity were transformed at the tender age of 18, how motherhood is truly all I ever longed to do and easy it was for me to place myself on the throne that belonged to God. After all, He loved them first and He loves them most.
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Do you like order?
Do you like to be productive?
Do you feel "in control" when your to-do list has been checked twice and things have been marked complete?
Todays episode with Joelle Jensen @firstlovewomen is a good one! Joelle is a momma of 4, founder of First Love Ministries and sibling to 8…
We chat about what it was like comparing herself to her own mother. How for a time Joelle didn't feel like she was measuring up until she realized, the patience her mother exhibited was something that she had learned over time and that she needed to give herself grace.
Motherhood has shown her how idolizing order, triggered impatience and her productivity did not equal success.
God doesn’t want us to be so productive we miss His purpose for us, Joelle has shifted how she measures her success and surrenders her “to do” list to him every day. It has given her freedom to be a better mother and to love others and herself as Christ commanded.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Masquerade of Motherhood!
I love birthdays, I especially LOVE cake. When my kids were younger I wanted elaborate cakes and back then no one made 3D cakes.. so fun fact about me, I figured it out and did it myself.
The thing about a birthday cake, it makes a statement, sets the theme for the party. Cakes can also be deceiving, what is beautiful on the outside may not be that great on the inside, or it may be even better than imagined. You don’t know until you dig in.
On this one year birthday of the podcast I am hopeful that what you have heard this first year will only get better as we dig in!. I want to thank a few people who made this possible.
Stacey Thacker @staceythacker, mentor, friend, author and encourager. She is the first person who spoke the words, “you should have a podcast." I am so grateful she believed in me.
Angie Elkins @angiebrownelkins taught me all I needed to know to launch this baby into the world. Answered all my crazy questions, and has always encouraged and believed in the M.O.M. show.
My niece, Alysia @alysiajdavis that listens to every episode in the car rider line. If no one else listens, she does!
To all the listeners and Moms who I have interviewed this year, THANK YOU!
But, what about my story? Where did "masquerade" come from?
That’s a hard one, because it is easier to ask the questions than to answer them. I have prayed about this, asked others their thoughts, and with all clarity, God spoke…
Unmask YOU!
My story is long and complex so this season, I will continue to have interviews, Prayer Tuesdays, and share my new series, “Unmasking ME”
This is coming to you with a lot of prayer, from a raw, honest and extremely vulnerable place. My hope all along is for Moms to find their identity in Christ, not in the successes and failures of our parenting. For Moms to feel welcome and supported, to meet each other in the messy middle and encourage each other through prayer and community.
Here is my story
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You have heard today’s guest this summer during our Fruit of the Spirit series. Sarah Wood is a ministry leader, Bible teacher, and content writer with a passion for discipleship. Sarah serves on the Ministry Strong team with Lisa Whittle, yet her most beloved role is that of Mom.
We dig deep into where our identity is rooted and the foundation we need to raise the next Gospel sharing generation. The inheritance that God promises is not perfect circumstances, the inheritance He promises is Himself. How do we live our lives with this perspective despite our seasons of change, and teach it to our children? Find out in today's episode.
My conversation with Sarah is honest and vulnerable as we explore unmasking appearances.
Sarah mentions two books:
Paul David Tripp "Parenting" You can purchase Here
Foster Cline and Jim Fay "Love and Logic" You can purchase Here
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Yesterday I spent most of the day talking with other moms about letting go. From a sweet friend dropping her one year old off to her first day of preschool to friends who were bringing there daughters to college hours away from home.
Ironically, the calls came amongst my own tear filled eyes as I processed the changes charging at me over the next two weeks. Another one leaving for college and our youngest entering his last year of elementary school at a new school. Both lending themselves to new seasons in their lives and in my life.
Seasons of change…
The question that came up from all of them, is “How?” How do I do this? How do I say goodbye, how do I leave them, how do I deal with the quiet in my house?
On today's episode I attempt to answer these questions to the best of my ability.
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Where is summer ? How in the world is it already August? Schedules are beginning to ramp up, kids are leaving for college. It is like I blinked and summer was over.
This week on the episode we are praying for wisdom and discernment. The summer series on the Fruit of Spirit was a great reminder that I need to consistently abide in Christ...remain in prayer, reamin open, remain in willingness to listen, remain in His love for me.
With decisions facing each of us, me included, I am praying for wisdom and discernment on the next steps. The strength to be vulnerable and the patience to wait on the Lord's direction.
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This summer series has been so full of wisdom and encouragement and today's final episode truly wraps up what I believe each of our guests has taught us... We are not capable of possessing any of these qualities without abiding in Jesus and being open and willing to hear the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Our guest today is Sarah Wood. Sarah makes several powerful points on what self-control is and how we can achieve it, despite our sinful nature.
As a mom of 3, Sarah knows what it is like for self-control to be tested, with constant pivots, interruptions and demands, exercising self-control can be a moment by moment task.
When we abide in His spirit, it doesn’t mean we rebuke or emotions when we are struggling, or stifle our feelings of frustration, we don’t have to become a slave to the sinful thoughts we may think, we can bring ALL of them to Jesus and ask him to sort them out. He will respond when all we want to do is react.
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Gentleness is this week’s Fruit of the Spirit and my guest is Noelle Rhodes.
Noelle is a missionary turned comedian who is the creator of the beloved character: Philly’s Mom she also has the comedy series The Real Housewives of the Disciples.
This lady is one of a kind, she is thoughtful, compassionate, loves others, loves Jesus and can keep you laughing.
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Welcome back to our Fruit of the Spirit series. This week our guest is my Canadian friend, Leah Rempel. Leah shares a time when if felt as though God had abandoned her, she felt alone and that her prayers were hitting a wall versus the ears of God.
But even though she was feeling this way, simultaneously she knew God was enough for her and that He loved her. The relief was to hold onto the truth that God IS who He says He is.
God is faithful!
What does faithfulness really look like in our lives? Believing and trusting God in our lives is faithfulness. Trust that our prayers are heard, trust that he never stops pursuing us, that he is who he says he is.
“Our relationship with Jesus is the catalyst to our faithfulness IN him.”
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This week our Fruit of the Spirit it Goodness and my guest is Amia Freeman. Amia shares her heart and what God has taught her about his goodness.
"He is good, but the totality of who He is...is Goodness"
When we embrace and embody how much He loves us, we come to the understanding that though we will never be "good enough" because of His love, His kindness and His goodness, in Him we are enough!
Amia is an author, speaker, mentor, fitness coach, and a mom who loves the Lord!
I don’t think there is anything this lady can’t do. Buckle up…and Grab a tissue.
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I am so glad you are back this week and I am excited this weeks fruit of the spirit is kindness! I can think of no better time than now for us to model kindness in our families, communities and social media accounts!
Melody Belotte is our guest this week, she is a speaker, business strategist and lover of Jesus! Melody shares what she believes is the root of our lack of kindness, what kindness looks like, and who we need to follow as the model of kindness !
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PATIENCE!! I bet we could all use a big dose of patience right now, well all the time. Todays episode is with Nichole Thompson. She shares how motherhood was the biggest test of her patience but she realized when she laid down her own agenda and started following the will of God it was much easier to obtain the patience she desired. She reminds us just how patient God is with us, and because of that we should have a new perspective on patience.
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PEACE!! Week 3 is jammed packed as our guest Jenn Schultz shares with us the true meaning of peace. Peace is a positive picture of the wholeness God intends for us and how he works for us to have that peace in our lives and relationships.
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In this week’s episode on the fruit of the spirit we are talking about joy. Where do we find it, how do we share it? Are happiness and joy the same thing?
The answer to that last question, is no. Happiness and joy are not the same and there is a common misconception that they are. We tend to find happiness in things, new cars, food, material things, but often that happiness is fleeting and those “things” don’t really provide joy.
Happiness is what happens to you;
Joy is what is produced IN you.
Happiness depends on happenings but joy depends on Christ.
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Today is the first day we start exploring each of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Our verse last week was
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Love being the first one. What does love look like? Sure you may say “it’s the feeling I have for my husband” or "I love my children."
I love my family, my friends, I love Jesus. Speaking of, how does scripture define love?
In this weeks podcast we explore how scripture teachs us what love truly is.
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SUMMER IS BACK!! I don't know about you but I LOVE Summer! No schedules, no alarm clocks, no homework... all the NO's! Yet, summer can also be a very busy time for us as Moms when all the kids are home. More meals, more laundry, more entertainment, because the dreaded "I'm bored" is bound to creep in.
To honor your family time, as well as mine, this summer we will be doing a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Paul’s message to the Galatians is you have been set free to live free. Which means living differently, living lives that honor our Heavenly Father. We can’t try harder, we can’t do this on our own, we aren’t a one woman show, it’s not about trying, it is on relying on the power of the Holy Spirit.
Though the summer is a busy time for Moms, I want to encourage you to stay connected to God’s word, don’t stop praying because the kids are home, don’t put that daily scripture reading on the back burner, don’t forget to take time for yourself and lean into God’s word and allow the spirit to guide you to bear much fruit in the presence of your children.
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Today on the show I am chatting with Kimberly Amici. Kimberly and I talk about how she stopped saying yes to everything when she found it was leaving her resentful and she was missing out on time with her family. This is when she removed the mask of people pleasing.
Kimberly is creator of The Family Culture Project : which helps others live a life of purpose with the ones they love and become the family they were meant to be.
She is the host of Build Your Best Family podcast, as well as a personal coach with an online course that helps families imagine, plan and build their best family.
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Prayer for The Prodigal!
On the heals of Mother's Day I couldn't help but wonder, am I the only one?
Am I the only Mom simultaneously celebrating and mourning?
Am I the only Mom who is missing a piece of her heart?
Whether you have lost a child, or have a lost child, celebratory days bring a mix of emotions. So today on Prayer Tuesday I want to pray for the prodigals, and their mothers. You are not alone, God sees you, holds you and more importantly loves you. He will strengthen you to endure this trial.
James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
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Today on the show I am chatting with Amy Carney. As a mother to 6 children, Amy realized she was reacting her way through motherhood and this what not what she had envisioned for her family at all. In 2014 Amy and her husband Keith pulled out of “life” They pulled the kids out of all activities, her husband left his job for a bit, they bought an RV and traveled for 7 months. This was a reset her family needed and it shifted the way they parent… now they Parent on Purpose: which is also the title of Amy’s book. What if we didn’t conform to what culture tells us is important when raising kids today? Amy shifted from surviving motherhood, to thriving in motherhood.
We may step on a few toes because we talk about the hustle and business of organized sports, what we sacrifice in our families as we try to “keep up” and how parenting 6 years in advance creates a more proactive approach versus a reactive approach.
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Today on the show my guest is Andrea Fortenberry, a mom of two who claims herself to be a “recovering perfectionist.” Andrea works for MOPS international, and is the podcast host of "The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering." We talk about what led her to realize that she needed to make some adjustments in her life and how her desire for perfectionism was not the mother she wanted to be. When she began to expect the unexpected and provide margin for those moments, motherhood began to shift.
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Prayer Tuesday! Episode 32 of Masquerade of Motherhood Anyone else feeling a little teary eyed anticipating the end of school? This year we have not one but TWO graduates, I sure didn't think that one through.
We are sending one off to college, though he is #5 it isn't any easier. And one into the real world of adulthood, job, bills, benefits and all. My prayer today is from Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
For context this is a commandment just as the Israelites, led by Joshua, are about to cross the Jordan River. They are launching into unfamiliar territory just like our kids are doing. In verse 9, this is the third time God says to Joshua, BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! Above all else as you prepare to enter a new territory, do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go!
This is a great reminder for Mommas who are having to let go, and for our kids to know that God is with them as they cross on to the next phase of life.
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Young Mommas, this one is for you. My guest today is Kayla Dick @anchoredlifewithkayla. Kayla is a young mom who speaks openly about her struggles with anxiety and the mask of perfectionism.
She shares with us how she had to learn to start her day with God and likened it to picking up her sword versus ending her day and using God as a bandaid. Kayla learned that it is best to be gracious to herself because God is gracious to her and it’s ok to not be perfect!
Kayla is a registered nurse and uses her youtube channel (linked in the show notes of the podcast) as an avenue where she is encouraging women in the areas of marriage, motherhood, and mental health.
Psalm 55:22-23
Cast your cares on the Lord
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken.
But you, God, will bring down the wicked
into the pit of decay;
the bloodthirsty and deceitful
will not live out half their days.
But as for me, I trust in you.
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Today on the show I am chatting with Whitney Kinne about unmasking performance. After leaving corporate America to be a stay at home mom, she realized she was being easily influenced by the connections around her and not intentionally reflecting and knowing the identity that Christ had given her. Though it was a purification process, she was reminded that her relationship with Christ was personal and individual, not performance based and How she needed to hold her expectations of motherhood more loosely.
We visit the subject of being aware of the culture you are placing yourself in, and the “woe is me” mentality which can rob you of seeing the joy of motherhood even in the mundane. When we focus on the negative, we fail to see the joy and how as Mothers we need to be consistently seeking God. Our faithful obedience in the next 20 minutes is more important than in the next 20 years.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
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The storms of life happen to all of us, some big, some small but in any case a storm is a storm. What rocks my boat, may not rock yours. When we are shaken by the storms of life we tend to get anxious. In Luke 8 the disciples were shaken by a literal storm while Jesus rested. They woke him asking, "don't you care?" we are going to drown. I love his response.... "where is your faith?"
Where is your faith? If your memory is anything like mine, I have a hard time remembering what I ate for lunch much less scripture. But this verse, I can remember..."Where is your faith?"
In my anxious thoughts, in my tendency to worry when I remember where my faith is then I can rest knowing Jesus is in control.
Luke 8:25 "where is your faith?" he asked his disciples.
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Have you ever felt like your responsibilities and calling were colliding? Today on the show I have the pleasure of speaking with Mary K Tiller. Mary K is a writer, a mom, a wife, and a professor at a local university. She shares with us how she unmasked her capability, and in doing so realized that what she does and who she is … is enough. She shares some practical, empowering tools for how we can accomplish what God has called us to do, while simultaneously being mom and wife. Mary K shares a story of how God showed up and used a peach tree to reveal to her she was over producing, overwhelmed and on the brink of breaking. We talk about how with God’s help she was able to prune back her “to-do’s” and how being strategic with her time has allowed her to feel at peace with progression.
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This episode may surprise you... Yes, I am praying with urgency for the Ukrainian people, as well as the Russian people. ALL who are involved in the horrific terror of war that is happening.
I am also praying for President Putin.... GASP! And I am not praying for horrible things to happen to him, I am praying for his heart, I am begging God to transform his thoughts and desire for evil. Is there none other than the Lord who can change the trajectory of this mans destruction? I don't believe there is. So I will pray for him.
When Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, he is instructing him to pray for ALL people, including the kings and those in authority, even those we don't agree with.
We may feel helpless, but we are not hopeless. When nothing makes sense, when we don't know how to help we can in fact PRAY, God hears our prayers.
Join me on today's episode as we pray the people, the leadership and yes the enemy in this war.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Are you an "imposter?" Have people looked at you and said these words, "I don't know how you do it?" Yet, inside you are barely hanging onto this idea that you can do it ALL right? Today on the show with Kona Brown we are unmasking imposter syndrome the “I don’t know how she does it” mask. Kona shares her desire to be a high performance mom and do everything correctly because she was deathly afraid of failing as a mom. This led to crippling fear and worry. Kona had allowed the measure of her motherhood to be dictated by how good she was doing and how much she was doing versus what God’s measurement of Motherhood is. She shares the realization that being a faith filled mother versus fear filled mother is what God wanted for her.
Kona is the author of the book “Mommy Diaries” having intentional conversations that shape a biblical worldview in our kids.
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LOVE...I don't know about you guys, but I don't really get into Valentines Day. It's just another day, and honeslty I feel bad for those who feel they don't have someone in their life who loves them or who is thinking about them on this day.
So to those of you who feel that no one is thinking of you, you are WRONG! Psalm 139:17 speaks about the the thoughts of God. Do you know that God thinks about YOU! He LOVES YOU! He delights in YOU! His love is pure, perfect and unconditional.
So on this Valentines week, just know the creator of the universe delights in and loves you! EVERYDAY!
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A lot of us have parts of our body that we may not be comfortable with but how does a 14 year old little girl, training in a preprofessional ballet company face the struggle of developing quickly and growing larger than expected.
Carrington shares the struggle she had as her body changed. What it was like to be judged by others close to her, how as her mother I should have listened more and the battle she had with God.
"If you don't make mistakes, why does this body of mine, feel like a mistake?"
What life is like after surgery and how she sees now, God didn't make a mistake at all. He is using her experience to help others.
1 Samuel 16:7
For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
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In Genesis God created man IN HIS OWN IMAGE, yet we question our self worth.
On todays episode of Prayer Tuesday, we pray for God to give us eyes to see ourselves the way He sees us. To guide us in reframing the negative thoughts we tend to have for ourselves into positive thoughts, recognizing we are created according to HIS design.
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Let's face it we are ALL busy. We all have a "to do" list a mile long. On this weeks episode, Hetal and I talk about her Hindu background, her search for peace, and the purpose behind the creation of "Plan to Pray."
Hetal shares how the word "busy" became a prideful excuse and how removing that language has helped her look at the people outside of her "to do" list and realize that nothing is more important than being there for those you love.
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Forgiveness can be so hard in marriages. As individuals struggling with our own sin tendencies, it is easy to point the finger and disregard our responsibility in a disagreement. Sometimes we just simply had a bad day and we are not our best, I don't know about you but my spouse gets the brunt of my bad mood. Forgiving one another should not be so hard. After all, despite our sin Christ forgave us. Shouldn't we at least work to live a life where we forgive and say I am sorry to those we love?
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"We all need a break, a time to rediscover life in small tangible ways and to rediscover ourselves apart from the people we serve, the roles we play, the titles we carry, and the goals yet fulfilled."
Does this sound like you? Today on the show I am welcoming Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Dr. Saundra is a board certified internal medicine physician, speaker and the author of numerous books including her best seller, Sacred Rest.
She shares with us the struggle she felt to trust God after the untimely death of her mother when she was born. The moment she had to surrender control on behalf of her first born son and how she has removed the mask of the WWW…. Worth Wrapped in Work.
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WOW! It's 2022, and if you are like me you have already made commitments and resolutions you are hoping to stick with this year. In today's episode, I am sharing with you the word God has placed on my heart and a few tools I will be using this year that will help me in my "pursuit" of God's call for me this year.
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Today on the show, we look at Mary, and the example she sets for us as mothers.
God chose Mary, and Mary knew what had been entrusted to her. She was a bystander to God's perfect plan for the world. Through obedience, trust and humility Mary knew God's plan was perfect.
My prayer for this holiday season is for you to enjoy your families, knowing the Savior of the world chose you!
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Bethsaida...a place of solitude.
Luke 9:10 says "when the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida."
I bet with Christmas being about a week away, all of you would contend you are busy.
In today's episode, I share a little about how Jesus was busy yet took the time to rest and to be flexible with the crowds.
He models for us exactly what we need to recharge and prepare our hearts for this holiday season. My prayer is that we can focus on what is important, have endurance, peace and joy in the coming weeks.
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On today's show I am chatting with Colleen Smith. Colleen shares her journey of meeting a mom on the streets of Baltimore with her 5 year old son Peter.
How she counseled her through addiction, and the event that led to Colleen ultimately becoming Peters Mom. Colleen shares with us how the shame of her own abandonment as a child led to deep feelings of guilt as a mother.
How Christ has reminded her that she was chosen for Peter and the beautiful way her pain of her past and the pain of his present are so intricately and perfectly woven together. How they live an abundant life of service to others being the hands and feet of Jesus.
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Advent...a season of expectant waiting. A time of anticipation. Are you preparing your heart?
On todays episode I share a story that despite what we may be going through, joy can be found.
How Christmas is so much more than a baby born in Bethlehem and when we prepare our hearts we will see that the Christmas story began at creation.
As early as Genesis 3 scripture begins to build the anticipation that Joy (capital J for Jesus) is coming.
Starting this Wednesday, December 1st join me on a journey "Beholding Advent." A 24 day devotional through each chapter of the book of Luke.
Beholding Advent
Todays scripture, Psalm 98 was used in the creation of one of the most beloved Christmas songs, Joy to the World, written by Isaac Watts.
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Today on the show we are listening to previous guests share with us what they are thankful for this holiday season.
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Today I am talking with Courtney Garrett, Courtney is the author of 101 Christianity. These are resources with the seeker, skeptic, new believer and mature believer all in mind.
Courtney gets very vulnerable with us on how anger began to creep into her parenting and her heart. How surprised she was by this emotion and the steps she uses to surrender those feelings to the Lord.
She shares with us that we MUST find our identity in Christ by knowing HIS identity, because what we know will always trump how we feel.
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Today on the show I am joined by Melissa Mashburn. We explore unmasking the expectations of being "perfect" and how we need to learn to give ourselves grace.
Melissa calls herself the "therMOMostat" of her home, how she works on setting the best temperature, and how we can reset ours.
Melissa is passionate about helping women find their community, own their leadership and preparing them to take the next step in their journey.
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Today on the show I am talking with Cathy Crossno. Cathy has an incredible story of removing the mask of shame. After finding herself pregnant in College, Cathy knew immediately God was calling her to choose the gift of adoption. We talk through the grief of that choice, how her mother respected and walked with her, where God was in this process and how she feels her obedience has resulted in an unexpected blessed relationship with her daughter Lexi.
Cathy is passionate that birth mom does not equal threat, it’s ok if your family isn’t “cookie cutter” and at the end of the day ALL of our children are on loan to us by God. Grab your tissues, this conversation is a tear jerker.
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Today on the show I am chatting with Stephanie Click, a woman I like to call “Superhero Stephanie.” You don’t want to miss what Stephanie has to say about navigating the devastating diagnosis of cancer, how she put herself first, and how removing the mask of vulnerability produced blessings beyond her wildest imagination.
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Jeremiah 29:11
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Today on the show I am chatting with Lindsey Perry, she is sharing with us how obedience led to freedom even in the unknowns, the mentors that have shaped her life, and how unmasking perfectionism has allowed her to be a healthier Mom even in hard transitions.
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Philippians 1:9-11
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What expectations do you have of yourself or do you think others have of you? Angie and I talk about unmasking these expectations, how motherhood exposes how truly dependent we are on God and at the end of the day, nobody cares!
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Through experiences both comical and trying, Courtney encourages mothers to live authentic, honest lives. Journey with her as she unmasks the expectations of motherhood and leans in to God’s design not only for us personally but for our children.