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Risen Motherhood

A podcast for moms. Join us as we explore how the ancient scriptures apply to modern motherhood and provide the framework for finding answers to your specific questions. As part of the greater Risen Motherhood ministry, in-depth, topical mini-series are released periodically.

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Whole 07: Understanding the Seasons of Friendship & Help for When Friends Hurt You

We know that meaningful friendships require time and investment? so what do we do as moms when we have so little of these things to spare?! Or what if we have a great mom-to-mom friendship, but our kids struggle to get along or our lives are starting to look totally different from one another? In this episode, Emily and Laura go DEEP on the joy and hardship of maintaining solid friendships throughout various seasons of motherhood. From how to handle it when a friendship falters to what to consider as you?re pursuing God-glorifying relationships, this show is a can?t-miss if you?ve ever found yourself scratching your head at how to love others well despite your limited capacity. God designed us for flourishing, sanctifying friendships, so let?s be willing to think about this area of our lives intentionally and honor him as we do.

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2024-03-20
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Whole 06: Creativity is Not a Luxury?It's For Moms, Too

It doesn?t take long for our heads to start spinning when we think about how creative God is: a sea of textures and colors, a sunset bursting in shades of light, a cool night sky speckled with stars? we could go on and on. As image-bearers, we too are wired with an ability to create?even if it feels we lack the time, talent, or desire to do so. In this episode, Emily and Laura look at the many ways creativity can come to life in motherhood, as well as a few practical ways we can make space to create, even if you don?t necessarily think of yourself as ?creative.? Let us set our minds on what is true, pure, and lovely (Phil. 4:8)?and revel in the work of our Creator with every step.

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2024-03-13
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Whole 05: Think Outside of Your Four Walls + Tips for How to Read More Books

That to-do list is already overwhelming, so are we *really* about to suggest you read more books? on a motherhood podcast?! Yes, and no. Here?s the thing: we serve a God who communicates to us through story in his Word. We were MADE to feel the beat of creation-fall-redemption-consummation in every narrative we become immersed in, and as we pursue quality literature and fill our minds with redemptive stories, we may just learn more about ourselves and how to love others along the way. In this episode, Emily and Laura don?t just lay out the ?why? for reading good books and consuming quality media, but the ?how? to do it, even when mom life is crazy busy. By God?s grace, every good, true, and beautiful story will draw us back to him, our perfect Storyteller.

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2024-03-06
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Whole 04: Bonus! How Stories Shape Your Children + Laura's New Book

Have you ever closed the back cover of a children?s book and found yourself impacted by its message? even if your kids seem unfazed? It?s the power of story at play, and we can learn a lot from it as we seek to teach our kids complex concepts that play out in so many little moments of life. In this special bonus episode, Emily chats with Laura on the ways we can use narrative to teach our children more about God?s design, and how this came to life in Laura?s latest children?s book, A World Wonder. (Side note: if you?re on the hunt for all kinds of book recs for your kids, this show is a must-listen!) God himself is truth, which means we have the joy of finding more of him even within the pages of seemingly simple children?s books.

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2024-02-28
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Whole 03: The Surprising Value of Learning in Motherhood

Can you imagine if we had a tally of all the things we?ve learned since becoming moms?! The trending baby gear, feeding strategies, discipline tactics, and so on?we?ve likely all absorbed more info than we ever planned in motherhood. So when it comes to learning and growing?to pursuing the Lord with all of our mind?how do we make room for it? In this episode, Emily and Laura help us navigate an info-at-our-fingertips world by giving us guideposts and questions to consider as we pursue knowledge. Lord willing, our curiosity will not only model the beauty of lifelong learning for our children, but will draw us closer to the Wellspring of all knowledge and truth himself.

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2024-02-21
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Whole 02: Understanding the Power of Awe (& How You Can Experience it Today)

You know the moments. They may not feel like they come often in the mundane moments of mom life, but many of us have been there: when the sight before you takes your breath away; when God?s creation makes your heart swell; when a song brings tears to your eyes. Down to the way he made our neurons to fire and our hearts to beat faster when captivated by pure beauty, we see that God designed us to experience awe. In this episode, Emily and Laura dive into how awe grows us as women of God, along with practical ways we can step back and reflect in awe, even in the busyness of caring for our children. By God?s grace, we can find ourselves in awe over the simplest of things he?s given us right here, right now.

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2024-02-14
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Whole 01: Who Are You, Really? Finding What You Lost in Motherhood

Was there a moment you realized motherhood had changed you? Or did it happen steadily, gradually, until one day you realized: I?m not who I was. For many of us, we can agree that motherhood rightfully requires much of us?but as the seasons of motherhood change, how do we hold our role as ?mom? alongside the whole woman God designed us to be? In this episode, Emily and Laura kick off a new mini-series with a look at Scripture to see how we lay down our lives for Christ and flourish as whole women of God. We?re going beyond the bounds of motherhood in this series, but here?s the beauty: as we embrace God?s design for us and give our lives wholly in allegiance to him, we will find ourselves growing in motherhood, too. Whether you?re brand-new to being a mom and it feels all-consuming or you?re in a season where you have time and capacity to cultivate other interests, there?s refuge in our Maker, who sees you, loves you, and is making you new.

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2024-02-07
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Abundance 06: Accepting Limitations

So we?ve spent several weeks now dialing in on different areas of weakness and how Christ meets us in it all?as we set our eyes on him, what does it really look like in the day-to-day as moms to trust his design for us and accept our God-given limits? In this final show of the Abundance mini-series, Emily and Laura take to the mic to discuss limitations they?ve felt in their own lives, and practical questions to help us draw near to Christ in the everyday strains of weakness in motherhood. They also share more info on their newest book, Gospel Mom, releasing in 2024! Until we?re back in your earbuds again, let us leave you with this: we are weak, dear mom, but he is strong.

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2023-10-18
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Abundance 05: In Your Weakness, Look to Christ?An Interview with Amy Gannett

Here?s something you won?t hear too often around social media, but we?ll say it because we love you: mom, you are NOT enough. And that?s a good thing! As moms, we feel the tug-and-pull of wading through mundane moments alongside the high calling and immense privilege of raising children God has given us. If you?ve ever wondered how you?re supposed to ?do it all? in motherhood, this show is for you. In it, Emily chats with writer and Bible teacher, Amy Gannett, on what Scripture says about Christ?s loving sufficiency in all things. Take a deep breath, mom: for everything you lack today, Jesus stands before you and fills in the gap. If he didn?t abandon you at the cross, why would he now?

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2023-10-11
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Abundance 04: I Don?t Have Enough Patience?An Interview with Maryanne Challies Helms

In so many moments throughout the day, little hands and hearts demand our time and attention, but we can?t meet everyone?s needs. With the flutter of noise, we grow impatient, our fuse is cut short. But it?s not just these moments that try our long-suffering. Maybe it looks like wading through deep sorrow as you walk through suffering that won?t let up. Maybe you?re growing tired, because you expected your season of life to look different by now, but God still has you in the same place. If patience is a fruit of the Spirit dwelling in us (Gal. 5:22-23), why does it feel so hard to actually be patient? In this episode, Emily chats with her dear friend, Maryanne Challies Helms, on seeing the ways God is training us in patience through our everyday moments as moms. Be encouraged: whatever trial you?re facing today, God has planned it for your growth and his glory?he will not leave you to fight this battle alone.

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2023-10-04
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Abundance 03: I Don?t Have Enough Wisdom?An Interview with Glenna Marshall

Each day is filled with decisions and we?re anxious to make the right ones. We live in a world where information is right at our fingertips?but as moms, we need something deeper and never-changing. Even when knowledge is helpful, no amount of Internet searching will ultimately give us God?s direction for our family. For that, we need godly wisdom?so where do we find it? In this episode, Emily chats with author and mom, Glenna Marshall, on how we can seek wisdom from the Lord through Scripture, prayer, and wise counsel.  While we don?t get a personalized playbook for the life before us, God in his gracious provision gives us what we need through his Word. When we seek wisdom from the One who knows all and sees all, he provides more than we could ever dream to ask.

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2023-09-27
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Abundance 02: I Don?t Have Enough Time?An Interview with Gretchen Saffles

Wouldn?t it be nice if we could keep all of the plates spinning? Never missing a school activity, always having the kitchen clean and ready, and even having time to sprinkle in a little self-care . . . and yet, many of us feel our to-do list getting longer by the minute. But what if God actually gives us limits for our good? In this episode, Emily chats with author and mom, Gretchen Saffles, about her own postpartum journey where she experienced discouragement as she saw limitations on her time and capacity. Gretchen also gives some great practical tips for evaluating our priorities and getting into God?s Word, even when you?re busy. Let this Scripture-packed show remind you: there?s only One who can do it all, and he beckons you to rest in him today.

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2023-09-20
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Abundance 01: What If I Don?t Have What It Takes?

We love a good mom hack, but we?ve yet to find one that makes motherhood feel like a breeze. Whether it?s that first all-nighter with a newborn or the tough conversations that come as our kiddos get older, motherhood brings *all* the opportunities to feel our limits. In this episode, Emily and Laura share some of the areas they?ve felt weak in motherhood and a few principles to keep in mind as we look to Christ?s strength in our weakness. Emily also gives an exclusive look at her new book, He Is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel Weak. Take heart, mom: in Christ we don?t just receive life?we receive life abundant (John 10:10). Let?s bring our weakness before him today and trust that he stands in the gap.

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2023-09-13
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Grief 09: The Hope of Heaven?An Interview with Courtney Doctor

When we experience deep sorrow, many of us long for heaven more than ever. The desire for a joy-filled eternity with God is a good one, wired in us by our Creator. But have you ever wondered what makes heaven such a source of hope for believers today? In this episode, Emily and Laura sit down with author and Bible teacher Courtney Doctor to look at what Scripture says about heaven. Throughout the Grief series, we?ve heard stories of suffering and pain, but the thread of hope woven throughout them all is the promise that one day God will wipe away every tear for those who are found in Christ (Rev. 21:4). As Christian moms, when we ponder what his Word has to say about heaven, we can better run our race here on earth. Never-ending joy truly awaits those in Christ.

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2023-04-19
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Grief 08: Widowed & Single Motherhood?An Interview with Lisa Appelo

Motherhood holds challenges, even with a loving husband and father by our side. So when the painful sting of death ends our marriage, how can we shepherd our children and find healing when grief is this deep? In this episode, Emily and Laura chat with author and widow, Lisa Appelo, on her experience raising seven children after the sudden death of her husband. The heartbreak of losing a father and husband is painfully real, but as we navigate the seas of grief, we can be reminded that God is always with us?in his presence, we can have hope in the darkest of places. 

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2023-04-12
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Grief 07: Infant Loss?An Interview with Nancy Guthrie

There?s no way to soften the tragedy of losing a child. As moms, we love, protect, and care for our children with fierce depth and intensity, but we don?t have ultimate control. When the unimaginable loss of a child occurs, how do we carry our grief as we walk forward in the life and family God has kept earthside? In this episode, Emily and Laura hear from author and Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie on what she learned in the process of losing two children after birth. While grief this deep may never truly leave us this side of heaven, we can look to the God who sacrificed his own Son for us and know that he meets, sustains, and restores, even in the immense sorrow of losing a beloved child.

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2023-04-05
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Grief 06: Grief in Adoption?An Interview with Jen Oshman

When God allows adoption to be a part of our family?s story, there can be hopeful anticipation alongside waiting and sorrow. How can we hold the beauty and hardship of it with grace? In this episode, Emily and Laura chat with author and adoptive mom Jen Oshman on her own experience with adoption, and the tension that parents hold when bringing a child out of his or her birth family and into their own. Jen also shares a word of encouragement to adoptive moms, as well as what to consider before pursuing adoption. As we seek to love our children well in the midst of hard circumstances, we can trust that our God whose heart is for the fatherless (Ps. 68:5) supplies our every need.

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2023-03-29
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Grief 05: Truths for the Mom Walking Through Grief

Have you ever felt desperate to find something steady in the midst of grief? Someone you can turn to that can hear, see, and truly understand your pain? While our needs in seasons of grief are many and real, from getting proper sleep to eating well and spending time in community, there is only one place we can go that will never fail us or prove untrue: God?s Word. In this episode, Emily reads verses from Scripture that we hope meet and uplift you in sorrow. As you listen to the words of God?s people crying out to him for help, and God?s gracious response to them that he will save and redeem all that has been broken, we pray that these truths from Scripture will be a steady rock when all else feels like sinking sand. Whatever we may be struggling with today, God hears the cries of his beloved people.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

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2023-03-22
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Grief 04: Miscarriage?An Interview with Abbey Wedgeworth

As moms, the grief of miscarriage is a deeply intimate one. After the joy of a positive pregnancy test, the loss of that life in the womb brings deep devastation. In this episode, Emily and Laura sit down with Abbey Wedgeworth, author of Held: 31 Biblical Reflections of God?s Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage, to learn about how miscarriage impacts women, the ways a mom can remember the life of her child, and how the gospel meets us in the sting of death and sorrow. Even when our darkest fears in motherhood come to life, we can trust that no questions, doubts, or pain are beyond the reach of God?s sovereignty and care for us?one day, he will wipe every tear from our eyes and death will be no more (Rev 21:4).

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2023-03-15
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Grief 03: Chronic Pain and Disability in Motherhood?An Interview with Vaneetha Risner

Motherhood has a way of revealing our limits, be it physical, mental, or emotional. When we find ourselves at the end of our abilities, it can be easy to wonder if God has equipped us with everything we need to be a good and faithful mom. In this episode, Emily and Laura sit down with Vaneetha Risner to discuss the topic of chronic pain in motherhood. Whether you suffer from chronic pain or disability, or simply find yourself wondering if you have what it takes to make it through another day of mothering, Vaneetha provides gospel encouragement and perspective for the mom who wonders if she?s ?enough? for her children. When we trust that our sufficiency is in Christ, our hearts are freed to steward the gift of motherhood faithfully with what God has given us today.

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2023-03-08
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Grief 02: The Science Behind Processing Grief?An Interview with Matthew LaPine

Have you ever wondered if your feelings are ?normal? when navigating a hard season? Maybe we?re more easily irritated, shed tears more often, or even find ourselves apathetic or emotionless to what?s happening around us. In this episode, Emily and Laura chat with counselor and theologian Matthew LaPine on the science behind how our bodies process grief. Matt also shares a few trends to help a mom identify when it might be time to seek professional help. As we look at the ways God designed our bodies to respond and process in seasons of suffering, we can be reminded that he has knit us together in perfect design, and we can find refuge in our Maker even on the darkest of days.  

*While this series is meant to be an encouragement to you in times of grief, we know that a podcast episode can?t speak to the specific details and struggles of your day-to-day life. If you?re walking through a season of deep grief, please reach out to a trusted friend, mentor, counselor, and/or medical professional that can speak into your specific circumstances. This series is not meant to give personal advice or be a substitute for professional help.

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2023-03-01
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Grief 01: Where Sorrow and Motherhood Meet

Motherhood brings a flood of emotions and experiences. We know the laughter and the joy, the frustrations and the hardships, but what about when motherhood brings grief? Whether we?ve had to encounter death, trudge through the deep pain of a chronic disease or disability, or we?ve felt the sting of a circumstance gone wrong, life in a fallen world eventually brings tears and heartache. In this episode, Emily and Laura launch a new mini-series by exploring the origins of sorrow in Scripture, considering what we can learn from others? stories, and providing three truths we can cling to as we navigate motherhood in the midst of sorrow. No matter what hurt we walk through in this life?and we know the pain can cut unimaginably deep?we have the hope of knowing that Christ has defeated death, and one day our suffering will be no more.

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2023-02-22
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WWSTA 10: Technology

Screens are everywhere?from ordering groceries, responding to an email from school, managing our calendars, and more, it?s no surprise that our kids are interested in screens and technology. As faithful stewards of our children?s hearts and minds, what does it mean to navigate screen time, devices, content, and media engagement in today?s culture? In this episode, Emily and Laura revisit the topic of technology through the lens of discipling our children as they grow in curiosity and  independence. While the Bible doesn?t directly address tablets and smartphones, we can trust that as we seek the Lord in wisdom, he will give us wisdom to disciple our children well in a digital age.

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2022-11-16
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WWSTA 09: Beauty

Whether from sleepless nights, the loss of discretionary time, or the stress of managing family schedules, the demands of motherhood affect our physical appearance. As we look in the mirror each morning, how can we get ready for the day as stewards, considering how we can glorify God and adorn the gospel? In this live-recorded episode from The ONE Conference, Emily and Laura tackle the topic of aging?from anti-aging creams to coloring grays, expensive foundation to botox, the gospel really does give us the framework we need to shape our beauty regimen. As we shift our eyes away from the mirror and on to Christ, our lives can display the beauty of the gospel to those around us.

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2022-11-09
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WWSTA 08: Children with Differences

Have you ever felt a little awkward when your child asks you about someone with a disability? As moms, we want our kids to show kindness and compassion toward everyone, but it can feel tough to know how to address a topic that we ourselves don?t feel fully equipped for. In this episode, Emily and Laura provide four foundational truths we can use to help our children understand disability and what it looks like on this side of heaven. Laura also shares more about her new children?s book, Like Me. Whether your children are typically-developing or disability is woven into your family, God has created every one of us in his image with purpose and beauty?by his grace, we are far more alike than we are different.

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2022-11-02
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WWSTA 07: Personal Conscience

From the moment we learn we?re going to be moms, the decision points begin to roll in quickly. Whether we?re unsure about pacifier styles and sleep training methods,  or we?re researching the best time to get our kids a phone and leave them home alone, motherhood is made up of choices big and small. These decisions can leave us anxious and exhausted if we don?t know how to discern what is best in our own unique situation. In this episode, Emily and Laura revisit the topic of personal conscience?what it is, how it works, and how we honor other moms who make different decisions. Scripture may not directly address every topic we face in modern motherhood, but we can trust that as the Spirit works in us, our conscience will align more and more to God?s will for our lives as we pursue him.

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2022-10-26
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WWSTA 06: Discipleship

As moms, we feel the weight of preparing our kids for so many things in life, from the early years of potty training to applying for their first job. But as believers, we also feel the weight of something far greater: the call to train them up in godliness, reminding them that the Bible is true and God is worthy of our obedience. In this interview with Hillary Morgan Ferrer and Amy Davison of Mama Bear Apologetics, Emily and Laura discuss what it looks like to equip our children with a biblical worldview and good critical thinking skills as they engage secular culture. Let?s point our children to the God who is unchanging, real, and true, who can hold them through the storms and pressures of the world.

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2022-10-19
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WWSTA 05: Evangelism

Have you ever wanted to share the gospel with another mom, but held back out of fear? While some of us may have the God-given gift of evangelism (Eph. 4:11), all of us are called to make disciples?but what does this look like in the context of everyday mom life? In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss what it means to be a faithful presence in our communities, showing our neighbors what it looks like to hope in Christ. There are a lot of reasons it can feel scary or hard to share the good news of the gospel with those we know, but we can trust that as we pursue obedience in Christ, the Holy Spirit is working in us to bear fruit in our life and the lives of others.

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2022-10-12
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WWSTA 04: School Choice

God calls all of us to train our children up in the ways of the Lord (Prov. 22:6), but when our kids become school-age, our options for helping them learn subjects like math and reading abound. Should we send our kids to public school, enroll them in private school, or homeschool? Is there only one right way for all Christian families? In this episode, Emily and Laura revisit the topic of school choice, encouraging moms to thoughtfully evaluate risks, be invested in their education, and outline practical steps we can take as we determine the right fit for our kids? schooling. There are a lot of voices out there that push us one way or another, but the gospel gives us freedom to prayerfully pursue what is right for our individual children and families.

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2022-10-05
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WWSTA 03: Body Image

Whether we make time to sweat-it-out everyday or getting off the couch feels overwhelmingly difficult right now, most moms have noticed that our capacity for physical fitness varies from season to season. We might exercise for our health or because we long to ?get our body back? after baby, but what does Scripture say about our motivations and time investments? In this live-recorded episode from The Gospel Coalition Women?s Conference, Emily and Laura take a fresh look at what it means to pursue fitness in motherhood through the lens of the gospel. God created our bodies with purpose and intention, each to proclaim his glory?how might we honor his design in that today?

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2022-09-28
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WWSTA 02: Interruptions

Have you ever hoped your day would go according to plan? Maybe it?s simply getting a moment to unload the dishwasher without a sibling squabble, or finally having hours on the calendar to finish that work project. Maybe your whole motherhood journey hasn?t gone the way you dreamed or expected. In this episode, Emily and Laura walk through a few questions we can ask ourselves as we grapple with inevitable interruptions. As we remember that God is Lord over our days and we willingly receive his plans, we can also trust that what he gives us is ultimately for our good.

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2022-09-21
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WWSTA 01: Marriage

When Dad has to work late (again) and the kids? bedtimes are still hours away, is there a gracious response to give? Although long days might leave a wife stuck in cycles of comparison with other families and even anger, God hasn't left her without hope and help. No matter the income-producing work balance between mom and dad, it can feel challenging to navigate family life alongside work responsibilities. In this episode, Emily and Laura look at the ways we can honor our husbands through busy work seasons, inflexible schedules, travel, and missed expectations. When our hope is rooted in Christ, we can trust that even when our husband?s meeting runs long or he?s called into work on a Saturday morning, God is our sure foundation and our greatest help.

*This show is intended to address the typical strains of balancing work and parenting within the context of healthy Christian marriages. If you?re in a marriage that is experiencing these tensions within the context of unconfessed sin or neglect, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted mentor, pastor, or counselor for help.

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2022-09-14
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Abide Bonus: 5 Tips for Scripture Memory

Surprise! We?re back with a bonus episode to help tackle the ?how? behind memorizing Scripture. We?ve spent some time exploring the ?why,? but we get that it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. In this episode, Laura shares five practical tips for weaving Scripture memory into everyday rhythms. As you listen, we hope you feel equipped and excited to store up God?s Word in your heart (and bring your kids in on the fun!).

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2022-06-03
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Abide 05: Here?s Why You Should Memorize Scripture

School snacks, show-and-tell day, sports practices, meal prep, and more . . . with so many things to remember in motherhood, it makes sense why Scripture memory feels impossible. We wonder how we can make time for it, if it will really stick, or if we can save it for a day when life looks a little less chaotic. In this episode, Emily and Laura encourage us to consider the ways memorizing Scripture brings the life-giving hope we need in the busy seasons of motherhood. By hiding God?s Word in our hearts, we may be surprised at the ways it gives us joy, hope, and guidance the next time we face an unexpected sick day, run late for a meeting, or tackle our chore list.

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2022-06-01
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Abide 04: Truths for the Mom Experiencing Doubt

When doubt creeps in, it can feel suffocating: sometimes it?s in the middle of a mundane chore, other times it consumes our thoughts when we finally get a moment to ourselves. Is there hope when we doubt God? In this episode, Emily reads a collection of verses to meditate on as we navigate doubt in the throes of motherhood. As we reflect on the truths God reveals through his Word, we can cast our cares on him and trust his faithfulness. Because of Christ, we don?t have to hide our fears and questions?we pray these verses remind you that the Lord sustains and provides for his children in every season.

Note: We understand that spiritual doubts can arise from a wide variety of factors and causes. Please keep in mind that some instances of doubt may require professional counseling or pastoral care. If you find yourself in a situation that feels much larger than the topics we cover in this series, we encourage you to seek help from professionals who are trained to care for you best in this struggle.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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2022-05-25
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Abide 03: Truths for the Mom Who Wants Joy

Whether we?re brand new moms or have decades of experience in motherhood, we?ve likely all come upon a moment or season when it?s hard to find true joy. When the calendar is filled to the brim with sports practices, our teen makes a cutting remark at the dinner table, another night?s sleep is interrupted, or motherhood just isn?t as picture-perfect as we always imagined, we need a well of joy that never runs dry. In this episode, Laura reads a collection of verses to meditate on as we seek true joy in motherhood. As these truths root deep into our hearts, we?ll see that looking to and thinking about the Lord, his work, and his promises can give us deep joy, even if we still experience grief and pain. We pray these verses bring an eternal hope as you look to him for joy in every season.

Note: We understand that the absence of joyful or hopeful feelings can have a wide variety of factors and causes. Please keep in mind that some instances of persistent sadness or depression may require professional counseling, pastoral care, or a medical doctor. If you find yourself in a situation that feels much larger than the topics we cover in this series, we encourage you to seek help from professionals who are trained to care for you best in this struggle.

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2022-05-18
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Abide 02: Truths for the Mom Who Feels Angry

Disobedience, nagging, interruptions, sibling squabbles, an attitude of entitlement, or just toys carelessly left all over the floor?there are plenty of opportunities to feel anger in motherhood. And when anger rises up in us, it?s tough to respond slowly and gently. Fortunately, God?s Word gives us hope and help. In this episode, Emily reads a collection of verses to meditate on when we feel angry as moms. When we fill our minds and hearts with the truths of Scripture, we can remember these words when anger tempts us to sin or despair. Next time you?re doing dishes, driving to work, or making lunches, we pray these verses encourage and transform you. The God of all sees your frustrations?he knows you and loves you deeply.

Note: We understand that anger covers a wide spectrum of responses and feelings. Please keep in mind that some instances and experiences of anger may require professional counseling, pastoral care, or a medical doctor. If you find yourself in a situation that feels much larger than the topics we cover in this series, we encourage you to seek help from professionals who are trained to care for you best in this struggle.

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2022-05-11
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Abide 01: The Thing You Really Need in Motherhood

When we?re struggling with mom guilt, burnout, keeping up with housework, and more, where should we turn for help and hope? While fresh resources, support from others, creative hacks, and advice from other moms are helpful and important,  one source of truth outlasts and supersedes all others: God?s Word. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss the importance of God?s Word in the life of a mom, troubleshoot the most common barriers to studying it, and share the inspiration behind this Scripture-heavy series. As we study the story of God?s promises and faithfulness to his people throughout history, we can trust that he is faithful to work in our lives, too.

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2022-05-04
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Ask Us Anything! Spring 2022 Edition

Whenever we ask the R|M community for questions, they range from lighthearted and practical to thought-provoking and theological, which makes the AUA show something special. In this one-hour conversation, Emily and Laura discuss how they?ve applied the gospel to their own lives as they answer listeners? questions. In this episode, you?ll hear what they?ve learned in marriage and motherhood over the years, how they deal with mom jealousy and comparison, how they disciple their children with disabilities, their favorite life hacks, and more. As you listen, we hope you don?t feel pressure to do life just like them, but that you see the beauty of the gospel in motherhood as we grow and gain the perspective of time.

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2022-04-06
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Moms + Work 07: Let?s Stop Being So Mean

Every mom does motherhood and work a little bit differently. A ton of factors are at play as each woman seeks to honor her own husband, care for children, serve the church, invest in the community, and glorify God in the marketplace. Instead of putting ourselves in another mom?s shoes, seeking to understand her situation or ask questions?we make a snap judgment, deeming her good or bad, faithful or unfaithful with little information. While there is a place for correction and tough conversations, left unchecked, our snap judgments about other moms can fuel pride and cause division. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss practical ways to love moms in our lives, even when we make different choices. When our identity is in Christ and we?re seeking faithfulness in our own lives, we learn from other moms who might do things differently.

Note: Not all moms have the luxury of choice when it comes to balancing day-to-day work and motherhood, and we understand that the consideration to honor our husbands is not applicable for single moms. No matter your season or circumstance, we pray this episode is an encouragement to you.

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2022-03-16
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Moms + Work 06: Be a Problem-Solver?An Interview with Phylicia Masonheimer

Snow days and sick days, unexpected meetings, appointments, and skipped naps?motherhood is full of so-called ?distractions? to our work. When these things happen, what is our next move as we seek to honor God in our day-to-day responsibilities? How can we be purposeful as we pursue the work God has given us to do? In this episode, Emily and Laura talk with author and Bible teacher Phylicia Masonheimer on practical ways to love the work of the home and manage daily demands. As we apply a right theology of work and motherhood to our lives, we can trust the Lord to give us the guidance and strength to run the race marked out for us.   

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2022-03-09
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Moms + Work 05: Listening to God?s Leading in Work?An Interview with Portia Collins

Where do career dreams fit in with God?s calling on our lives as moms? For most of us, our capacity for income-producing work has likely ebbed and flowed as we?ve transitioned into motherhood, enrolled our kids in school, or added to our families. In this episode, Emily and Laura chat with Portia Collins, founder of nonprofit women?s ministry She Shall Be Called and Partner Development Specialist at Revive Our Hearts, on being faithful in full-time income-producing work, career ambitions, and motherhood. As we ask the Lord what he has for us in each season, we can view all of our work as an opportunity to serve, trusting that he is faithful to give and take for our good and his glory.

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2022-03-02
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Moms + Work 04: Real Help When You're Overwhelmed?An Interview with Jill Thomas

As moms, the work that fills our to-do lists can feel overwhelming. Schedules are tight, keeping the house clean is near-impossible, and the weight of meeting the mental and emotional needs of our families can put us in overdrive. In this episode, Emily chats with Jill Thomas, a mental health therapist focused on helping moms through the challenges of marriage and motherhood, on the ways work affects our mental health and how to step back and care for ourselves as we seek to faithfully do what God has placed before us. When our work feels heavy, we can rejoice that God has never asked us to do it alone, and his grace is sufficient to sustain. *While Jill Thomas is a licensed therapist, this episode is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you resonate with any of the mental health topics discussed, please reach out to a counselor or medical professional.

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2022-02-23
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Moms + Work 03: Should I Take That Job?

How many hours can we clock each week, and still serve our families well? Should we take that job now that our kids are in school, or pull back as our families grow? Scripture hasn?t given us a one-size-fits-all answer in this area (which means Emily and Laura won?t be able to tell you either!), but we can find help for direction and discernment from God?s Word. In this episode, Emily and Laura outline a few questions to think through when considering turning the knob up or down on income-producing work, particularly if you have the privilege of choice*. To take this show even further, we?ve also created a free workbook filled with gospel-centered questions to help a mom think through their income-producing work. You can find the link to the workbook below! As we navigate these decisions, we can trust that the Lord is our Counselor and Comforter in every season.

*We know not all moms are afforded choice in this area and it's an enormous gift to have options in work. If you are in a season where you long for a change in how you spend your days, please know we've prayed for you, asking God to give you strength to trust him in every season.

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2022-02-16
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Moms + Work 02: Oops, I Fell Into a Ditch!

It?s time to make the bed?again. Do the dishes?again. Sit in a meeting?again. Answer an email?again. When we?re in a cycle of everyday, ordinary work, what is our reaction? Some of us dive head-first into busyness and box-checking, and some of us pull back, saving the hard work for ?later.? In this episode, Emily and Laura examine our various sin tendencies when it comes to our work as moms. While we all will face challenges in our work on this side of heaven, God is gracious to help us work according to his principles and lead us in his ways.

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2022-02-09
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Moms + Work 01: Let?s Get to Work!

As moms, we all want to be faithful in our work. Whether paid or unpaid, seen or unseen, mundane or exciting?God has given all of us work to do, and what he has given us matters. In this episode, Emily and Laura look at God?s good design for work and the variety of ways it manifests in motherhood. The work we do as moms won?t always be easy or exciting, but when we?re able to lay it before the Lord, we can trust that he is faithful to finish the work he started in us.

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2022-02-02
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Social Media 06: What Was I Supposed To Be Doing Right Now?

The dishes pile up. The kids run circles around the house. The to-do list is a mile long. Motherhood is full, but too often, we fill our time hunching over our phones, giving our best self to social media instead of looking up at the work in front of us. When we don?t know where to begin, social media feels like a welcome distraction. But when our days are consumed by social media, we might miss the most important things. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss faithfulness in motherhood, examining the way it impacts our limited time and energy. When we give God first place in our hearts and steward the responsibilities before us, we can use social media as a tool rather than an escape.

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Life: Savoring the All Satisfying Goodness of Jesus Through the Art of Breadmaking by Abigail Dodds. This book is filled with eleven devotionals along with eleven easy-to-follow bread recipes all designed to show you how to find your ultimate fulfillment in Christ, the all-satisfying bread of life. Pick up Bread of Life wherever books are sold or visit Crossway to find out how you can get 30% off with your Crossway plus account. We?re so thankful for Crossway?s sponsorship!

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2021-11-17
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Social Media Bonus: 4 Great Ways to Use Social Media

It?s easy to pick on social media, but for all of its challenges, we also believe it can be used for good. In this special bonus episode, Emily and Laura provide four quick ways we can use social media redemptively. When we use our social platforms to obviously or subtly point to Christ, we provide an opportunity for someone to encounter the beauty of the gospel while they scroll. We hope this encourages you with fresh ideas for stewarding social media well, no matter the size or purpose of your account!

 

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Life: Savoring the All Satisfying Goodness of Jesus Through the Art of Breadmaking by Abigail Dodds. This book is filled with eleven devotionals along with eleven easy-to-follow bread recipes all designed to show you how to find your ultimate fulfillment in Christ, the all-satisfying bread of life. Pick up Bread of Life wherever books are sold or visit Crossway to find out how you can get 30% off with your Crossway plus account. We?re so thankful for Crossway?s sponsorship!

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2021-11-12
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Social Media 05: Should I Post this Picture of My Kid?

As proud moms, most of us can?t resist sharenting. (Yep, that term is real! If you haven?t heard it before: it just means sharing pictures of our kids online.) Whether we have a small, private account for friends and family or share lifestyle content for thousands of eyes to see, let?s at least ask the question?why are we posting this? What are the rewards? What are the risks? In this episode, Emily and Laura chat through questions to consider the ?why? behind our sharenting. While the takeaway will look different for everyone, when the gospel guides our thinking, we?ll share with love and wisdom.

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Life: Savoring the All Satisfying Goodness of Jesus Through the Art of Breadmaking by Abigail Dodds. This book is filled with eleven devotionals along with eleven easy-to-follow bread recipes all designed to show you how to find your ultimate fulfillment in Christ, the all-satisfying bread of life. Pick up Bread of Life wherever books are sold or visit Crossway to find out how you can get 30% off with your Crossway plus account. We?re so thankful for Crossway?s sponsorship!

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2021-11-10
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Social Media 04: Influencers Change the World

?Mom influencers.? How does that term hit? Some of us love them. Some of us roll our eyes at them. Sometimes we do both. But either way, we might not realize how influencers shape our motherhood?the pans we buy, the parenting methods we use, and the pacifiers we purchase. Whether you?re on social media or not, you?ve been influenced! In this special live-recorded episode, Emily and Laura break down the topic of influence and mom-influencer culture, examining the good and the bad. If we?re going to navigate motherhood in a digital age, we need Christ to be our greatest influence.

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Life: Savoring the All Satisfying Goodness of Jesus Through the Art of Breadmaking by Abigail Dodds. This book is filled with eleven devotionals along with eleven easy-to-follow bread recipes all designed to show you how to find your ultimate fulfillment in Christ, the all-satisfying bread of life. Pick up Bread of Life wherever books are sold or visit Crossway to find out how you can get 30% off with your Crossway plus account. We?re so thankful for Crossway?s sponsorship!

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2021-11-03
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