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Christian mom podcast episodes about embracing motherhood experiences, struggles and victories
Jan. 10, 2023

Duck Dynasty Star Lisa Robertson: Sister, it's time to ROAR! | Episod…

Duck Dynasty Star Lisa Robertson stirs us to ROAR as sisters in Christ and the amazing, uplifting effect it can have on our lives and those around us. You’ll hear: Lisa’s story of abortion, an extramarital affair and child se...

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Jan. 3, 2023

A 3-Minute Journaling Practice Rooted in Gratitude, God's Goodness & …

Happy new year, mama! Ahhh…. Can you smell the air of new beginnings, hopes, dreams, and do-overs? To boost that fresh new year feeling and maybe even your resolutions, I’m sharing 3 simple things you can do each morning that...

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Dec. 13, 2022

Friday Night Lights | Episode 40

What is more inspiring than the heart-tugging, victory-rising scenes in sports drama shows? They reach in and grab our hearts until they burst with the kind of parental pride that spills out of our eye holes. Well, when I was...

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Dec. 6, 2022

The Beauty of Unanswered Prayers with Writer Brianna Lambert | Episod…

Who here gets frustrated with unanswered prayers?! I’ll be the first to raise my hand. If you do too, you must listen to this testimony! Mom of 3 and writer at Looking to the Harvest, Gospel-Centered Discipleship and many oth...

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Nov. 28, 2022

4 Ways To Reduce Mental Stress For Christian Moms | Episode 38

Hey friend! As we approach the Christmas season and our days get even more filled to the brim, things including our hearts and minds can get overwhelming very quickly. In this episode, I’m sharing 4 practical ways to slow dow...

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Nov. 14, 2022

God at the Gas Pump - Inviting His Wonders Into Your Life During Ever…

Pumping gas, folding laundry, cleaning, changing diapers even! These normal moments can be the most powerful times to invite God in and hear what He has to say to you. From the author of the upcoming book Waiting on Wonders, …

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Nov. 7, 2022

Mama, It’s Time to Play! Relieving Stress and Finding Your Play Perso…

If you’re looking for ways to decompress and relieve your stress, it’s time to go play! Kids play. That’s what they innately do, and their bodies respond with joy. But what about adults? At some point in our transition to …

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Oct. 3, 2022

Is It A Calling From God Or Not? Here's What You Need To Know From Ka…

If you’re like me and so many others, we want to know what our purpose in life is and what God is calling us to (perhaps beyond motherhood). That’s why books like The Purpose-Driven Life have sold millions and millions …

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Sept. 26, 2022

Winning the "Overwhelm-Anger-Guilt" Cycle with Natalie Hixson | Episo…

Life coach, wife of 26 years and mom to 3 girls, Natalie Hixson joins the show to share the S.I.T. and Pray method that will help stop the defeating cycle of overwhelm that often leads to anger followed by guilt. …

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Sept. 19, 2022

You Are Made For More with Lauren Elizabeth Miller | Episode 30

Surrender – it’s so hard, isn’t it?! How do we do it and what happens when we do? A story of finding freedom and purpose through surrender, mom of 4 and author of Made For More Lauren Elizabeth Miller walked …

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Aug. 15, 2022

She Wanted to Pray Boldly, But Could She? with Praying Christian Wome…

Are you ever unsure of what to say to God? Or have you felt hesitant to pray boldly, knowing that what you’re asking for may not be in God’s will or that you’ll be disappointed? Jaime Hampton from the Praying …

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July 11, 2022

He Will Be Enough: How God Takes You By the Hand Through Your Hardest…

Mom of 5, pastor’s wife and author Katie Faris opens up about how she found peace after 3 of her children were diagnosed with a serious medical condition. From her hard journey, she clung to several truths and biblical reflec...

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June 20, 2022

Breath Praying Through Overwhelming Moments and Unmet Expectations wi…

Expectations… we all have them of ourselves, right? Whether they are minor or major, when reality falls short of our expectations we can get overwhelmed and feel like a failure. Writer of My Jars of Clay and mom to 2 …

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May 10, 2022

God's Calling for Christian Moms with Writer Jessica Mathisen | Episo…

Are you taking on the role of God in your kids’ lives? Writer and mom to 3, Jessica Mathisen joins me to talk about the “savior mentality” that we can be prone to take on in motherhood and what we …

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May 2, 2022

Life Detours and Navigating The Unexpected with Sandy Brannan | Episo…

Detours - sometimes they’re fun, a lot of times they’re not. Just like a literal road detour, an unexpected circumstance or situation in our life can take us down a path that we didn't choose. So when we find ourselves …

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