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Risen Motherhood

Description

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.

Episodes

2025 / 3 / 19

Farewell 06: A Good Gospel Goodbye

Well, friends, is our final show of the Risen Motherhood Podcast. After 260+ episodes and nearly 10 years of ministry, it’s hard to find the words for this bittersweet gospel goodbye. And yet, we know that...

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2025 / 3 / 12

Farewell 05: Motherhood and The Internet—Our Predictions

It’s no secret that the Internet has changed and shifted multiple times over since Risen Motherhood kicked off in 2016—as technology moves at an ever-faster pace, Emily and Laura thought it would be fun to...

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2025 / 3 / 5

Farewell 04: Truths for Moms, For All of Time

Over the years, so many moms have shared that our Scripture shows on the podcast have been ones they go back to time and again, remembering the truths of God’s Word as they wash dishes, head to school pickup,...

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2025 / 2 / 26

Farewell 03: What You're Doing Matters, Mom. Here's Why.

When we're organizing the family calendar, packing lunches, or making a snack for our toddler, it can be tempting to feel as though no one sees our work as moms—but here's the thing: God does see. God cares!...

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2025 / 2 / 26

Farewell 03: What You’re Doing Matters, Mom. Here’s Why.

When we’re organizing the family calendar, packing lunches, or making a snack for our toddler, it can be tempting to feel as though no one sees our work as moms—but here’s the thing: God does see. God cares!...

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2025 / 2 / 19

Farewell 02: Did We Over-Spiritualize Motherhood? (And Other Critiques of the Ministry)

Anytime you produce something public, you open yourself up to criticism—and Risen Motherhood was no different. Over the years, we received feedback of all kinds: encouraging, loving, constructively critical,...

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2025 / 2 / 12

Farewell 01: Exit Interviews—How R|M Changed Us

We know these moments come rarely: when a season of life has such a clean end that you get the opportunity to stop and reflect on all that God has done. As we had a chance to serve in this capacity over the...

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2025 / 1 / 29

BONUS: Where Were We When…

You know that simple, encouraging text that comes through at just the right time, or that run-in with a dear friend that lifts your spirits, even if you only had five minutes to chat? That’s what we hope this...

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2024 / 12 / 4

Gospel Mom 08: On Refusing to Quit + Other Things (GM-C11)

So let’s just say we reach a point where we’re pros at this gospel + motherhood thing… what do we do if it all starts to feel a little stale? As believers living in a fallen world, we know that the process of...

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2024 / 11 / 20

Gospel Mom 07: On Ending the Mommy Wars + Other Things (GM - C10)

We’ve spent a lot of time in this series looking at how gospel motherhood brings freedom—so what do we do when our freedom feels in conflict with another mom’s preferences? (Oof. Tricky, right?) In this...

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2024 / 11 / 13

Gospel Mom 06: On Being Honest With Yourself + Other Things (GM - C9)

Many of us know it from memory: “the heart is deceitful above all else” (Jer. 17:9). So in a world that shouts we should “follow our heart,” what does it look like to be in the world—acknowledging our human...

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2024 / 11 / 6

Gospel Mom 05: On How Your Life Experiences Shape Your Motherhood + Other Things (GM - C8)

You know that feeling—when your shoulders tighten or your stomach turns—where something you’re doing just doesn’t feel quite right. That’s often your personal conscience, and we know firsthand how challenging...

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2024 / 10 / 30

Gospel Mom 04: On Competitive Motherhood + Other Things (GM - C7)

Take a quick look around—see anyone that has your exact life? Same, friend. And yet, how often do we feel the pressure to do things exactly the way another mom does them? As believers, we know God made us...

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2024 / 10 / 23

Gospel Mom 03: On Why God Feels Distant + Other Things (GM - C5-6)

For most of us, the idea of spiritual disciplines isn’t new: we know as moms pursuing Christ, it’s important to be in God’s Word, pray, and enjoy godly community. But… we also know it’s easier said than done....

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2024 / 10 / 16

Gospel Mom 02: On Understanding Why Motherhood is Hard + Other Things (GM - C1-4)

You’ve likely heard “the gospel” before, maybe more times that you can count—but no matter how often we walk through the pattern of Creation-Fall-Redemption-Consummation, we’re still in awe of the way this...

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2024 / 10 / 9

Gospel Mom 01: On Being A “Good Mom” + Other Things (GM - C1)

Think fast: when you first became a mom, what expectations did you have? Chances are that many of us planned to be a certain type of mom, intentional or not: the crunchy mom, the do-it-all mom, the ‘little...

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2024 / 10 / 9

Gospel Mom 01: On Being A "Good Mom" + Other Things (GM - C1)

Think fast: when you first became a mom, what expectations did you have? Chances are that many of us planned to be a certain type of mom, intentional or not: the crunchy mom, the do-it-all mom, the 'little...

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2024 / 9 / 11

Ask Us Anything! Fall 2024 Edition

The R|M community never disappoints when it comes to submitting questions for our AUA shows! Here we go again, friends—in this one-hour conversation, Emily and Laura take to the mic to answer your questions....

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2024 / 5 / 22

A Big Announcement from Risen Motherhood (You Don't Want to Miss This!)

In this special bonus episode, Emily and Laura take to the mic to share a big announcement about what's ahead for the ministry of Risen Motherhood and why year ten will be its last. Consider it the...

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2024 / 5 / 22

A Big Announcement from Risen Motherhood (You Don’t Want to Miss This!)

In this special bonus episode, Emily and Laura take to the mic to share a big announcement about what’s ahead for the ministry of Risen Motherhood and why year ten will be its last. Consider it the...

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2024 / 4 / 10

Whole 10: When You Give Grace to Everyone But Yourself

We’ve spent the past nine weeks talking about all of the ways we can pursue God’s design for us as women, but here’s what it really boils down to: mom, do you know how loved, how cherished, how valued you are...

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2024 / 4 / 3

Whole 09: Let Go of the Beachball + What Forgiveness Is (And Isn't)

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room when it comes to the Christian life: forgiveness. It’s hard, right?! But as we see with every command God gives us, the act of forgiveness is for our own good and...

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2024 / 3 / 27

Whole 08: Moms Just Wanna Have Fun—On Being Brave

Mom, when’s the last time you had FUN? For so many good reasons, our tendency as moms can be to stay behind the scenes and keep the trains running on time. We know this is a big responsibility, and we go...

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2024 / 3 / 20

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...

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2024 / 3 / 13

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...

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2024 / 3 / 6

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...

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2024 / 2 / 28

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...

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2024 / 2 / 21

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...

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2024 / 2 / 14

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...

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2024 / 2 / 7

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...

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2023 / 10 / 18

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...

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2023 / 10 / 11

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...

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2023 / 10 / 4

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...

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2023 / 10 / 4

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...

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2023 / 9 / 27

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...

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2023 / 9 / 27

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...

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2023 / 9 / 20

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...

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2023 / 9 / 20

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...

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2023 / 9 / 13

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,...

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2023 / 9 / 13

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,...

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2023 / 4 / 19

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...

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2023 / 4 / 12

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?...

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2023 / 4 / 5

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...

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2023 / 3 / 29

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...

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2023 / 3 / 22

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,...

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2023 / 3 / 15

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...

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2023 / 3 / 8

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...

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2023 / 3 / 1

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...

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2023 / 2 / 22

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,...

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2022 / 11 / 16

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...

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2022 / 11 / 9

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...

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2022 / 11 / 2

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...

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2022 / 10 / 26

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...

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2022 / 10 / 19

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...

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2022 / 10 / 12

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...

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2022 / 10 / 5

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...

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2022 / 9 / 28

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...

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2022 / 9 / 21

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...

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2022 / 9 / 14

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...

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2022 / 6 / 3

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...

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2022 / 6 / 1

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...

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2022 / 6 / 1

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...

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2022 / 5 / 25

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?...

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2022 / 5 / 18

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...

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2022 / 5 / 11

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...

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2022 / 5 / 4

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...

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2022 / 4 / 6

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,...

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2022 / 3 / 16

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...

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2022 / 3 / 16

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...

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2022 / 3 / 9

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...

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2022 / 3 / 2

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...

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2022 / 3 / 2

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...

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2022 / 2 / 23

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...

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2022 / 2 / 16

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...

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2022 / 2 / 9

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...

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2022 / 2 / 2

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...

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2022 / 2 / 2

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...

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2021 / 11 / 17

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...

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2021 / 11 / 12

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...

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2021 / 11 / 10

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...

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2021 / 11 / 3

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...

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2021 / 10 / 27

Social Media 03: Please Like Me

Let’s get real: we all want to be liked. No matter where we are on the social media spectrum, from a professional content creator on Instagram to an occasional poster for the sake of the grandparents, God’s...

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2021 / 10 / 20

Social Media 02: When It Makes You Mad

We’ve all been there. We’re innocently scrolling through social media and then we feel a tinge of guilt, anger, or sadness. We get on social media to relax or escape from the world, and find ourselves feeling...

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2021 / 10 / 13

Social Media 01: Wake Up

Whether we recognize it or not, social media is changing us. It changes how we interact with people. It even changes our motherhood—what we buy, what strategies we use, and where we go for hope and help. In...

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2021 / 9 / 17

Prayer Bonus | 8 Tips for Building a Habit of Prayer

_Surprise! We have an extra show for you! Don’t worry, you didn’t get the day wrong. It’s not a Wednesday, but we loved talking about prayer so we just kept going. Maybe you’re left wondering “how do I...

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2021 / 9 / 15

Prayer 05: When You Don't Want to Pray

What do you do when you don’t feel like praying? Like the disciples in the garden with Jesus, you want to do the right thing, but you just can’t stay awake. Or you have the invite to the prayer meeting, but...

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2021 / 9 / 8

Prayer 04: Wisdom From Ruth Chou Simons

We believe prayer is important—even necessary—but where do we even begin? Listen in as Laura chats with a seasoned mom of six boys (yes, six!). You may know Ruth Chou Simons as the founder of Gracelaced and...

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2021 / 9 / 1

Prayer 03: Tips for Praying As A Family - A Chat with Hunter Beless & Laura Wifler

Prayer is not a box to check during nap time. It’s something the whole family can get involved in, even when nap time is non-existent! In today’s episode, listen in as two moms, Laura and her friend Hunter...

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2021 / 8 / 25

Prayer 02: Why Do We Say “Amen?” And Other Questions About Prayer

When it comes to prayer, kids have all the questions. Why do we say “amen?” Do I need to close my eyes? But moms have lots of questions about prayer too. Do I pray to God or can I pray to Jesus? How do I...

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2021 / 8 / 25

Prayer 02: Why Do We Say "Amen?" And Other Questions About Prayer

When it comes to prayer, kids have all the questions. Why do we say "amen?" Do I need to close my eyes? But moms have lots of questions about prayer too. Do I pray to God or can I pray to Jesus? How do I...

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2021 / 8 / 18

Prayer 01: Don't Wait

Why is it so hard to pray? We know prayer is essential, but like the discipline of healthy eating, we turn to the chips instead of the veggies. We choose the quick fix, rather than the thing that sustains. In...

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2021 / 8 / 18

Prayer 01: Don’t Wait

Why is it so hard to pray? We know prayer is essential, but like the discipline of healthy eating, we turn to the chips instead of the veggies. We choose the quick fix, rather than the thing that sustains. In...

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2021 / 6 / 2

Obedience 06: Real Life Wisdom from Elisabeth Elliot

Today we have a real treat for you! In our final episode in the Obedience series we’re bringing you a talk from Elisabeth Elliot—a message to challenge and encourage all of us. She asks questions like “whose...

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2021 / 5 / 26

Obedience 05: Fun Facts & Footnotes

Maybe you’ve gotten this far into the conversation about obedience and you’re still wondering if it’s all about restrictions? Or maybe you want to obey but keep finding yourself in a pattern of sin? Maybe...

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2021 / 5 / 19

Obedience 04: When Obedience Feels Like Death

Obedience is hard when the sun is shining and life is good, but what about when the storm clouds come? When you get a scary diagnosis, or your business goes bankrupt, or your friend rejects you for your...

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2021 / 5 / 12

Obedience 03: Troubleshooting Where We Go Wrong

When it comes to obedience, we’re all prone to errors. Maybe we say “freedom in Christ!” to justify our actions instead of doing what we know is right, or maybe we live with a constant stream of condemning...

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2021 / 5 / 5

Obedience 02: Knowing God's Will Is Not As Hard As You Think

Deep down, we want to know we're doing motherhood right. That we're not failing or heading down the wrong path in life. This is true for our everyday choices about meals, screens, activities, and the way we...

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2021 / 5 / 5

Obedience 02: Knowing God’s Will Is Not As Hard As You Think

Deep down, we want to know we’re doing motherhood right. That we’re not failing or heading down the wrong path in life. This is true for our everyday choices about meals, screens, activities, and the way we...

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2021 / 4 / 28

Obedience 01: Obedience Isn’t Just For Our Kids

Obedience. That’s an outdated word, right? But really, our questions in motherhood about where to send our kids to school, what to feed them, and even how we spend our time and money, boils down to this. We...

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2021 / 4 / 28

Obedience 01: Obedience Isn't Just For Our Kids

Obedience. That's an outdated word, right? But really, our questions in motherhood about where to send our kids to school, what to feed them, and even how we spend our time and money, boils down to this. We...

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2021 / 3 / 17

Fear 07: The Application

Today we’re getting practical. If you’ve ever wondered how to battle fear in everyday life, this episode is for you! In our final show of the mini-series, Laura and Emily give tools to help moms through...

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2021 / 3 / 10

Fear 06: The Meditation

When you’re afraid, it’s so helpful to rehearse God’s word. But it can be hard to find a quiet place, or even time, to read and think about what God’s promises mean for your situation. Moms have a lot of...

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2021 / 3 / 3

Fear 05: The Replay

What would happen if we were prepared for the storms of life? What would it look like to cultivate faith that can weather a job loss, or a child’s illness, or our friends rejecting us for our faith? In this...

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2021 / 2 / 24

Fear 04: The Perspective

Do you feel alone in your fears? Do you look around at your friends and neighbors and wonder if there is anyone who understands what you’re facing? Fear can be so isolating, but the good news is, we aren’t...

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2021 / 2 / 17

Fear 03: The Principles

Whether we fear an imminent threat or an unlikely scenario, we’re often left wondering how to respond. Maybe we’re more likely to hide and shy away from any possible conflict or to react sharply, boldly...

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2021 / 2 / 10

Fear 02: The Examination

Have you ever wondered why we experience fear in the first place? In this episode, we’re going back to our roots! Laura and Emily examine fear through the gospel lens—creation, fall, redemption,...

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2021 / 2 / 3

Fear 01: The Introduction

Motherhood offers no shortage of reasons to fear, which is why we’re doing a deep dive into the topic in this mini-series. In the first episode in this 7-episode series, Laura and Emily talk about some of the...

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2020 / 12 / 16

Practice Makes Progress | Ep. 180

As moms, we all fall short of the glory of God day after day. So we need to preach the gospel to ourselves again and again. But how do we actually do that? In this episode, Emily and Laura share how reminding...

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2020 / 12 / 9

Make a Joyful Noise | Ep. 179

There’s just something about music that helps us remember things we’ve learned in a way that other methods can’t match! In this episode, Emily and Laura celebrate our opportunity to worship God through song....

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2020 / 12 / 2

Don't Take My Word for It with Jen Wilkin | Ep. 178

Can a mom really develop a personal understanding of the Bible in the season of young children? In this episode, Emily and Laura chat with author and Bible teacher, Jen Wilkin, about her passion for biblical...

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2020 / 12 / 2

Don’t Take My Word for It with Jen Wilkin | Ep. 178

Can a mom really develop a personal understanding of the Bible in the season of young children? In this episode, Emily and Laura chat with author and Bible teacher, Jen Wilkin, about her passion for biblical...

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2020 / 11 / 18

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year | Ep. 177

One of the most exciting things we can teach our children is that Jesus came to earth as a tiny baby and that he’s coming back as the King. This past-and-future perspective is at the heart of the Advent...

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2020 / 11 / 11

I Wouldn’t Do It That Way | Ep. 176

It’s natural to prefer spending time with moms who share similar parenting values, lifestyle choices, and special interests with us. On the other hand, most of us can instantly think of a mom we avoid,...

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2020 / 11 / 11

I Wouldn't Do It That Way | Ep. 176

It's natural to prefer spending time with moms who share similar parenting values, lifestyle choices, and special interests with us. On the other hand, most of us can instantly think of a mom we avoid,...

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2020 / 11 / 4

Emily & Laura's Favorite Things | Ep. 175

At R|M, we love sharing great resources! In this all new episode, Emily and Laura share a Top 10 List of best products to encourage and equip us in our relationship with the Lord along with gift ideas for...

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2020 / 10 / 28

Let's Just Skip This | Ep. 174

Moms know that you don't start reading a storybook in the middle! If you skip the first half, your kids miss important aspects of the plot and the character development. Instead, you start at the very...

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2020 / 10 / 28

Let’s Just Skip This | Ep. 174

Moms know that you don’t start reading a storybook in the middle! If you skip the first half, your kids miss important aspects of the plot and the character development. Instead, you start at the very...

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2020 / 10 / 21

Knowing Your Limits with Hannah Anderson | Ep. 173

We know we should be grateful for the gifts God has given us in motherhood. But instead, we may find ourselves battling discontentment, anxiety, and stress over our inability to keep up with even the simplest...

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2020 / 10 / 14

You Don't Have to be Scared | Ep. 172

Evangelism is an essential part of the Christian life—so why does it feel so overwhelming and awkward? Maybe you worry you'll say the wrong thing or offend someone. But when you think about it, is there...

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2020 / 10 / 14

You Don’t Have to be Scared | Ep. 172

Evangelism is an essential part of the Christian life—so why does it feel so overwhelming and awkward? Maybe you worry you’ll say the wrong thing or offend someone. But when you think about it, is there...

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2020 / 10 / 7

Quick Fix | Ep. 171

Scroll through Pinterest or eavesdrop in a coffee shop and you might see or hear something along the lines of, “All I need is a whole lotta of Jesus and a little bit of coffee/tacos/Netflix/sleep.” While it’s...

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2020 / 9 / 30

Sovereign Over the Sad | Ep. 170

The daily hardships of motherhood weigh on us—difficult decisions, potty training, sleeplessness, and more. But sometimes we experience deeper, more profound suffering that makes us cry out, “Why God?” In...

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2020 / 9 / 23

Kids Say the Darndest Things with Trillia Newbell | Ep. 169

Kids say the darndest things sometimes, don’t they? Maybe it’s a comment about someone’s hair while you’re in line at the grocery store or they ask a question about someone’s dialect when you have a neighbor...

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2020 / 9 / 16

Should I Do This? | Ep. 168

You know that little voice in your head? The one that pipes up when you feel guilt over letting your kids eat too many cookies or sets off an internal alarm when you watch something questionable? All of us...

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2020 / 9 / 9

Honey, Are You With Me? | Ep. 167

Parenting alongside your husband can sometimes feel awkward and bumpy. We want to be intentional, but it can seem like we have wildly different styles and strategies than our spouses! In this episode, Emily...

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2020 / 9 / 2

Let's Reset | Ep. 166

Even when it seems like you've done everything right as a mom, inevitably, things still don't go as planned. Someone disobeys, comes down with a fever, talks back or leaves their toy on the ground for you to...

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2020 / 8 / 26

Before We Go Too Far | Ep. 165

Whether we’re answering a hard question, navigating a public meltdown, or wading through a sibling conflict, as moms, we’re well-acquainted with the benefits of pausing to consider the best next steps....

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2020 / 5 / 6

Change is a Good Thing, Part 2 | Ep. 164

As much as we may desire to live with eternal purpose and become more like Christ, some days we’re doing well just to keep the diapers changed—much less figure out how we can change. In this episode, Emily...

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2020 / 4 / 29

Change is a Good Thing, Part 1 | Ep. 163

As you make the meals, change the diapers, settle the arguments, and fold the laundry day after day, do you ever wonder if any of it really matters? With so many immediate needs in front of us, it can be easy...

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2020 / 4 / 22

John Piper’s Encouragement for Moms in Suffering | Ep. 162

Read alouds aren’t just for our little ones. We can find great encouragement and joy in having the word of God read over us and explained. So in this special episode, Emily and Laura invite John Piper to read...

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2020 / 4 / 22

John Piper's Encouragement for Moms in Suffering | Ep. 162

Read alouds aren't just for our little ones. We can find great encouragement and joy in having the word of God read over us and explained. So in this special episode, Emily and Laura invite John Piper to read...

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2020 / 4 / 15

Work and Motherhood: Finding God's Faithfulness | Ep. 161

All moms have important work to do—work in the home, the community, and the church. But income-producing work can bring unique challenges. So, in this episode, Emily and Laura invite four women to share about...

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2020 / 4 / 15

Work and Motherhood: Finding God’s Faithfulness | Ep. 161

All moms have important work to do—work in the home, the community, and the church. But income-producing work can bring unique challenges. So, in this episode, Emily and Laura invite four women to share about...

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2020 / 4 / 8

Walking in the Spirit: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Jani Ortlund | Ep. 160

Motherhood comes with lots of hard things—but by God’s grace, those very things can bring fruit in our lives. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Jani Ortlund about some of the hard things she faced as...

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2020 / 4 / 1

Keeping Up With Appearances: The Gospel & Makeup | Ep. 159

When we say, “The gospel changes everything,” we mean everything! Even the way we think about makeup. Whether you’re a mom who loves it or hates it, wears it or doesn't, exploring our thoughts and feelings...

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2020 / 3 / 25

Ask Us Anything! Spring 2020 Edition | Ep. 158

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 episode, Emily...

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2020 / 3 / 18

The Little Years Are Not the Lost Years | Ep. 157

The Bible is the timeless word of God, but finding time to study it as a mom of young children can feel nearly impossible. Does it count as a quiet time if we’re surrounded by noisy children? How is it...

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2020 / 3 / 11

When Motherhood Feels Lonely: Nurturing Friendship in Motherhood | Ep. 156

On one hand, we may feel like we’re never alone as moms—even going to the bathroom often becomes a family activity! On the other hand, motherhood can feel lonely and isolating. Caring for our families often...

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2020 / 3 / 4

How Do I Pray for my Kids?: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Kristie Anyabwile | Ep. 155

Prayer seems like one of the most basic parts of the Christian life, but it can also be one of the most confusing. What exactly is prayer? What should we pray for? Are there things we shouldn’t pray for? How...

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2020 / 2 / 26

When You Don't Know How to Discipline | Ep. 154

If the word "discipline" makes you feel confused, discouraged, or even defeated, you're not alone! As our children transition from sweet, snuggly babies into tantrum-throwing toddlers, we can see that they...

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2020 / 2 / 26

When You Don’t Know How to Discipline | Ep. 154

If the word “discipline” makes you feel confused, discouraged, or even defeated, you’re not alone! As our children transition from sweet, snuggly babies into tantrum-throwing toddlers, we can see that they...

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2020 / 2 / 19

Can A Mom Actually Practice Sabbath? | Ep. 153

Busy. Distracted. Overwhelmed. Worn out. Are these the inevitable characteristics of motherhood? Or is there another way? In this episode, Laura shares her journey from “hurry sickness” to rest. She helps...

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2020 / 2 / 12

Mothering in a World of Differences | Ep. 152

Dealing with differences can be hard. How do we engage with others who have very different life experiences, beliefs, or preferences than we do? How do we guide our children as they encounter these same...

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2020 / 2 / 5

Motherhood When We Can’t See the Outcome | Ep. 151

Does all of the time, effort, and heart we put into motherhood really make a difference? When we make meals that end up on the floor, wash load after load of laundry, and discipline our children for the same...

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2020 / 2 / 5

Motherhood When We Can't See the Outcome | Ep. 151

Does all of the time, effort, and heart we put into motherhood really make a difference? When we make meals that end up on the floor, wash load after load of laundry, and discipline our children for the same...

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2020 / 1 / 29

Pay Your Dues Now: Living for Another Life | Ep. 150

Most of us have heard it. Some of us have said it. There’s a common encouragement to moms of littles that if we “pay our dues now” or if we’re “faithful in the small things” then there will be bigger things...

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2020 / 1 / 22

"Mom, stop looking at your phone!" | Ep. 149

Being a mom can feel isolating. Our children may be our constant companions, but we often long to interact with other adults, and social media can be a fun and easy way to connect. But with statistics showing...

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2020 / 1 / 22

“Mom, stop looking at your phone!” | Ep. 149

Being a mom can feel isolating. Our children may be our constant companions, but we often long to interact with other adults, and social media can be a fun and easy way to connect. But with statistics showing...

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2019 / 12 / 11

Making Decisions: How do I Choose Wisely in Motherhood? | Ep. 148

We make so many decisions in motherhood. Daily, we consider things like, what snack should I feed my child? How much screen time should they have? What discipline strategy should I use for this tantrum? And...

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2019 / 12 / 4

How Can I Help?: Loving the Friend Who Has a Child With Special Needs | Ep. 147

Have you ever frozen as your child loudly asks why another child is in a wheelchair? Wondered how to check in with your friend after her child receives a difficult diagnosis? Felt unsure of how to encourage a...

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2019 / 11 / 20

Finding Rest in Advent | Ep. 146

‘Tis the season of special Christmas parties at work and school. There are gift lists to check off and cookies to devour (we mean, deliver). There’s the Advent calendar and accompanying crafts, and someone...

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2019 / 11 / 13

Grandparents Weigh In: Cultivating Gracious Family Relationships | Ep. 145

Navigating the waters of grandparent-parent relationships can be difficult. How how much candy is too much? How do you invite them into your kids’ lives? How do you talk about boundaries? In this episode,...

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2019 / 11 / 6

Boxes & Moving Trucks: Enduring Transitions with Grace | Ep. 144

Moving is hard. One day, you’re packing a box faster than your toddler can unpack it, and the next, you need Google maps to find the kids’ new school. Your family can feel uprooted, discouraged, exhilarated,...

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2019 / 10 / 30

Nurturing Your Child’s Gifts: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Karen Hodge | Ep. 143

Have you ever noticed your child light up as they greet others at church or offer drinks to guests in your home? Those moments could be the first glimpses into your child’s natural or spiritual gifts. In this...

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2019 / 10 / 30

Nurturing Your Child's Gifts: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Karen Hodge | Ep. 143

Have you ever noticed your child light up as they greet others at church or offer drinks to guests in your home? Those moments could be the first glimpses into your child's natural or spiritual gifts. In this...

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2019 / 10 / 23

Ask Us Anything!: Fall 2019 Edition | Ep. 142

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 episode, Emily...

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2019 / 10 / 16

Body After Baby: Moms Share How The Gospel Changes Their Perspective | Ep. 141

Stretch marks, loose skin, and under-eye circles—oh my! Many moms stand a little awkwardly before the mirror, examining their postpartum bodies. We may know the world’s standard isn’t a true one, but how do...

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2019 / 10 / 9

“I’m Just So Worried About It!”: How to Change Our Worry to Worship | Ep. 140

Moms are no strangers to worry. We daily consider the possibility of danger, hurt feelings, or stressful situations. We turn hypothetical situations around in our heads, trying to find solutions, but it feels...

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2019 / 10 / 9

"I'm Just So Worried About It!": How to Change Our Worry to Worship | Ep. 140

Moms are no strangers to worry. We daily consider the possibility of danger, hurt feelings, or stressful situations. We turn hypothetical situations around in our heads, trying to find solutions, but it feels...

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2019 / 10 / 2

Mothering as Service: Stewardship & Sacrifice | Ep. 139

It’s easy to think of things that are more fun than doing dishes or putting shoes back where they belong. But serving in motherhood often means sacrificing what we want in order to care for those around us in...

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2019 / 9 / 25

Mothering Through Burnout: Stewardship & Sacrifice | Ep. 138

Sometimes we serve ourselves into exhaustion, and sometimes we avoid serving to keep ourselves comfortable. Neither extreme is good. Many of us have heard that we’re called to be a living sacrifice, but what...

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2019 / 9 / 18

Walking & Learning Together: How Moms in the Local Church Help One Another | Ep. 137

We see each other every week at church, but our relationships can grow into more than just a quick wave in the lobby while a toddler hangs from our knee. We’re supposed to the church body, supporting and...

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2019 / 9 / 11

Give Me All the Gurus: Where To Find True Answers to Our Motherhood Questions | Ep. 136

Most of us have our favorite “experts” or “gurus”—the voices we turn to for tips, tricks, and how-tos. We love the ability to learn something quickly by scrolling through our social media feeds. But should...

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2019 / 9 / 4

The Husbands Weigh In: How Does the Gospel Shape Marriage in the Little Years? | Ep. 135

Why does marriage feel so hard in the little years? After pouring your energy and brain power out for your kiddos, it’s easy to offer your spouse the leftovers. In this episode, Emily and Laura invite some...

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2019 / 8 / 28

Moms in Process | Ep. 134

The show is back! After a summer break, we’re kicking off the season by flipping the microphone and putting Emily and Laura in the interviewee seats to discuss being women in process. In Christ we’re growing,...

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2019 / 5 / 15

Summer Expectations: Setting Our Sights on Grace | Ep. 133

At the beginning of June, you reveal your summer bucket list, which makes your children cheer with anticipation. By July, you can’t find your list and by August, you’re tempted to check out until a new season...

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2019 / 5 / 8

Habits of Faithfulness in Every Season: An Interview with Nancy Wolgemuth | Ep. 132

Everything seems pressing in the early years of motherhood. The baby’s diaper, the promised game of tag, and the dirty upstairs bathroom repeatedly demand our attention. It can be easy to feel bogged down by...

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2019 / 5 / 1

How Do I Know if I'm a Good Mom? | Ep. 131

We all wonder if we meet the "good mom" standard. Do I feed them enough vegetables? Should I be the one reading the bedtime story? Do my kids behave? In this special episode, Emily and Laura ask the mother of...

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2019 / 5 / 1

How Do I Know if I’m a Good Mom? | Ep. 131

We all wonder if we meet the “good mom” standard. Do I feed them enough vegetables? Should I be the one reading the bedtime story? Do my kids behave? In this special episode, Emily and Laura ask the mother of...

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2019 / 4 / 24

Gospel Hope When You're Annoyed as a Mom | Ep. 130

Motherhood is a gift from God. We never want to forget that. But while we're down here in the trenches, we can't ignore real annoyances—like who left this sock behind and why are there crumbs everywhere? In...

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2019 / 4 / 24

Gospel Hope When You’re Annoyed as a Mom | Ep. 130

Motherhood is a gift from God. We never want to forget that. But while we’re down here in the trenches, we can’t ignore real annoyances—like who left this sock behind and why are there crumbs everywhere? In...

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2019 / 4 / 17

How Ordinary Women Spread the Gospel Story: An Interview with Dr. Michael Kruger | Ep. 129

Historians won’t record that we prayed with ours kids before school, dropped off meals to neighbors, or hosted Bible study. But God’s greater story uses the everyday work of women to spread the gospel around...

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2019 / 4 / 10

"I Just Can't Make it to Bible Study!": How Busy Moms Get Involved | Ep. 128

Going to Bible study in the early years of motherhood can feel like an Olympic feat. In our minds, getting everyone ready requires some gymnastics, enough snacks to feed a sumo wrestler, and the ability to...

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2019 / 4 / 10

“I Just Can’t Make it to Bible Study!”: How Busy Moms Get Involved | Ep. 128

Going to Bible study in the early years of motherhood can feel like an Olympic feat. In our minds, getting everyone ready requires some gymnastics, enough snacks to feed a sumo wrestler, and the ability to...

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2019 / 4 / 3

Wisdom for the Everyday: Scripture Memory & Motherhood | Ep. 127

Sometimes it feels like we can’t finish a thought before a child needs us to grab more water, tie a shoe, or change a diaper. When mom’s brain power is consistently going to urgent things, adding scripture...

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2019 / 3 / 27

Ask Us Anything! Spring 2019 Edition | Ep. 126

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 episode, Emily...

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2019 / 3 / 20

How Do We Talk About Death with Our Kids?: An Interview with Tim Challies | Ep. 125

“Mommy, what happens when someone dies?” When our kids ask us about death, answering can feel intimidating and even sad. How much should we share? What can they understand? Will we scare them? In this...

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2019 / 3 / 13

Traveling With Kids: The Adventure You Didn't Hope For | Ep. 124

It's vacation time! We can see ourselves sleeping in, sipping hot coffee, and diving into a good book. But it's more likely someone will get sick, the traffic will be terrible, and the diaper bag will be left...

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2019 / 3 / 13

Traveling With Kids: The Adventure You Didn’t Hope For | Ep. 124

It’s vacation time! We can see ourselves sleeping in, sipping hot coffee, and diving into a good book. But it’s more likely someone will get sick, the traffic will be terrible, and the diaper bag will be left...

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2019 / 3 / 6

Motherhood is Ministry: How to See and Serve Your Kids | Ep. 123

Changing dirty diapers. Providing nourishing meals. Having conversations about patience and self-control. It doesn’t look like an official outreach or job position, but ministering to our kiddos is one way we...

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2019 / 2 / 27

Building Friendships with Women in Different Seasons: An Interview with Elizabeth Woodson | Ep. 122

Sometimes it feels like “mom world” is another planet. A nursing shield? An all-terrain stroller? Funny-shaped food? It seems easier to build friendships with women in our season of life, but the gospel gives...

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2019 / 2 / 20

Can You Make Any Life You Want? | Ep. 121

Want to start a business? Wondering if you should start traveling for your job or pick up an extra shift? Trying to bend and stretch your schedule to make all your opportunities work? Being able to consider...

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2019 / 2 / 13

When Mom & Dad Can't Make Date Night Happen | Ep. 120

Regular date nights are a joy. We love getting out of the house and away from the kids! But does a flourishing God-honoring marriage require this regular habit? If you and your husband are in an overwhelming...

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2019 / 2 / 6

"But This is Just My Personality!": How Christ Changes Us | Ep. 119

Am I an Enneagram 3? A Princess Belle? An INFP? Wait, what are you?! It doesn’t matter if it takes 10 minutes and 100 pop-ups, we’ll click through to learn something new about our personalities. In this...

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2019 / 1 / 30

Gray Areas: Personal Conscience in Motherhood | Ep. 118

It’s our first episode of 2019, and we’re talking about the little voice in your head. The one that pipes up when you feel guilt over letting your kids eat too many cookies or sets off an alarm bell when you...

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2018 / 12 / 19

“Mommy, Can I Watch a Show?”: Screen Time & the Gospel | Ep. 117

Screen time can be a hot topic. We wonder, “Is there a formula for the right amount of TV time?” “Is 30 minutes or 45 minutes holier?” “Do you think my kids will be quiet if I put on a show and hide in the...

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2018 / 12 / 19

"Mommy, Can I Watch a Show?": Screen Time & the Gospel | Ep. 117

Screen time can be a hot topic. We wonder, "Is there a formula for the right amount of TV time?" "Is 30 minutes or 45 minutes holier?" "Do you think my kids will be quiet if I put on a show and hide in the...

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2018 / 12 / 12

Leaning into Grace: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Debbie Martens | Ep. 116

Moms have a lot of work to do and the exhaustion of our responsibilities in the home, the church, and the community, often leave us wanting to lean into despair and defeat... But God uses the work before us...

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2018 / 12 / 5

When Motherhood Brings Deep Suffering | Ep. 115

We experience daily hardships in motherhood that weigh on us—difficult decisions, potty training, sleeplessness, and more. But sometimes we experience deeper, more profound suffering that makes us cry out,...

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2018 / 11 / 28

Wish List Ignored? Loving the Giver More Than the Gift | Ep. 114

You crafted the perfect Christmas list for your kids—a blend of beautiful, educational, practical, and personal. All will be well when they open their pre-approved number of acceptable gifts. That is, until...

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2018 / 11 / 14

Trusting God with Our Children: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Nancy Guthrie | Ep. 113

Every moment in motherhood is an opportunity to trust God. Through suffering, hardships, and difficulties, we have to answer the question, “Is the gospel really true?” In this episode, Emily and Laura...

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2018 / 11 / 7

Living the Lifestyle You Want: Money, Motherhood, & The Gospel | Ep. 112

Strollers, music lessons, school clothes, and summer trips—motherhood can be expensive. But the way we spend money can often reveal what we value and desire. In this episode, Emily and Laura scratch the...

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2018 / 10 / 31

Seasons and Rhythms: Incorporating Gospel Reminders Into Your Year | Ep. 111

Our daily schedules are busy, so it’s no wonder we’re surprised when all of a sudden it’s a new season. If we don’t intentionally stop to think about them, they pass us by! In this episode, Emily and Laura...

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2018 / 10 / 24

Creativity and Motherhood: An Interview with Quina Aragon | Ep. 110

Whether you’re the crafty mom who can beautify anything, the mom who is always coming up with fun new adventures, or the mom who feels caught in the doldrums of daily life God’s word teaches that we’re all...

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2018 / 10 / 17

Ask Us Anything! Fall 2018 | Ep. 109

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 episode, Emily...

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2018 / 10 / 10

How Do I Disciple My Children? | Ep. 108

Discipleship can be an intimidating task, but it isn’t out of reach for the everyday mom. It’s living out the gospel in front of our kids, teaching and inviting them to follow Jesus with us. In this episode,...

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2018 / 10 / 3

Grace in Discipline: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Elyse Fitzpatrick | Ep. 107

There’s no formula for raising godly children. Instead, we follow the Christ’s example by offering our kids God’s expectations and grace as we disciple them. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Elyse...

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2018 / 9 / 26

Seeing & Serving the Vulnerable Mom | Ep. 106

Tired, overwhelmed, hurting, and lonely. Every mom struggles in different ways, but there are some moms whose experiences make them vulnerable in society. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how the...

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2018 / 9 / 19

When Motherhood Feels Too Hard | Ep. 105

There's a reason our podcast opens with, "Motherhood is hard." Because it is! From sleepless nights and potty training accidents to constant discipline and raising adolescents, motherhood can leave us crying...

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2018 / 9 / 12

Jackie Hill Perry: What Does It Mean To Find Your Identity In Christ? | Ep.104

It’s a phrase we share over coffee, in a text, or at the park, “Find your identity in Christ!” But do we really know what it means? In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Jackie Hill Perry. Since coming...

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2018 / 9 / 5

When Snack Time is Scary | Ep. 103

Summer break is over, and the weekly show is back! In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how the gospel applies to snack time. It may seem like a “lighter” topic, but our opinions, preferences, and rules...

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2018 / 5 / 9

Evangelism in the Little Years | Ep. 102

Most of us know evangelism is an important part of the Christian life—so why does it feel so overwhelming and awkward? Maybe you worry you’ll say the wrong thing or offend someone, but when you think about...

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2018 / 5 / 2

Resources for Growing in Grace: Good, Better, Best? | Ep. 101

Books, podcasts, Bible studies, conferences, articles, and social media—oh my! With so many resources and so little time, how should a mom choose the best resources for her spiritual growth? In this episode,...

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2018 / 4 / 25

Ask Us Anything! Spring 2018 Edition | Ep. 100

When we ask for questions from the RM community, they range from the super practical to the thought-provoking and theological, which makes the AUA show something really special. In this one-hour episode,...

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2018 / 4 / 18

Foster Care & The Gospel: An Interview with Andrew and Chrissy Wolgemuth | Ep. 99

God’s heart is for the broken, wounded, and forgotten. So what does that mean for how we care for the vulnerable children in our midst? One way is by opening your home to care for a child for a season. In...

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2018 / 4 / 11

Motherhood & Music: Remembering the Gospel Through Song | Ep. 98

There is just something about music that helps us remember things we’ve learned in a way that other methods can’t match! In this episode, Laura and Emily celebrate our opportunity to worship God through song....

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2018 / 4 / 4

Locking Arms with Moms Ahead of Us | Ep. 97

You’re not the first mom to wonder, “How often should I bathe my kid?” or “How do you teach a stubborn child to obey?” Since other moms have asked these same questions, there may be someone with the biblical...

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2018 / 3 / 28

Freedom in Education Choices: An Interview with Jen Wilkin on Public Schooling, Part 4 | Ep. 96

Deciding how to educate your child can be overwhelming, but momma, there is freedom—because of the gospel— in our education methods. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Jen Wilkin, a wife, mom, author,...

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2018 / 3 / 21

Irene Sun on Homeschool: Freedom in Education Choices, Part 3 | Ep. 95

Deciding how to educate your child can be overwhelming, but momma, there is freedom—because of the gospel—in our education methods. In this episode, Emily and Laura talk to Irene Sun, a pastor’s wife, mom,...

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2018 / 3 / 14

Freedom in Education Choices: An Interview with Melissa Kruger on Private Schooling, Part 2 | Ep. 94

Deciding how to educate your child can be overwhelming, but momma, there is freedom—because of the gospel— in our education methods. In this episode, Laura and Emily interview Melissa Kruger, a wife, mom, and...

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2018 / 3 / 7

How Should We Educate Our Children? The Case for Freedom, Part 1 | Ep. 93

Deciding how to educate your child can be overwhelming, but momma, there is freedom—because of the gospel—in our education methods. In this episode, Emily and Laura kickoff our RM month of education with the...

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2018 / 2 / 28

Learning, Growing, & Changing Our Minds: How the Gospel Frees us to Do Something Different | Ep. 92

From diaper choices and sleep methods to snack options and schooling methods, we make many decisions throughout our years of mothering. We research, we pray, we talk with our husbands, and we come to what...

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2018 / 2 / 21

Coffee, Wine, & Social Media: Momma, What's Your Crutch? | Ep. 91

Scroll through Pinterest or eavesdrop in a coffee shop and you might see or hear something along the lines of, “All I need is a whole lotta of Jesus and a little bit of coffee/tacos/Netflix/sleep.” While it’s...

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2018 / 2 / 14

Unified With Your Husband: Different Styles, Same Mission | Ep.90

Parenting alongside your husband can sometimes feel overwhelming. We want to be intentional, but it can seem like we have wildly different plans than our spouses! In this episode, Emily and Laura give a nod...

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2018 / 2 / 7

Trillia Newbell: Helping Our Kids Celebrate God's Beautifully Diverse Design | Ep. 89

Kids say the darndest things sometimes, don’t they? Maybe it’s a comment about someone’s hair while you’re in line at the grocery store or they ask a question about someone’s dialect when you have a neighbor...

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2018 / 1 / 31

Momma Needs Her Sleep: Gospel Hope for the Tired Mom | Ep. 88

As moms, we spend a lot of time thinking about sleep, like, “Will I get to have it?” and “I can’t sleep – I have too much to do!” From tiny baby bellies to late-night toddler questions, we sacrifice our sleep...

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2018 / 1 / 24

What it Means to "Preach the Gospel to Yourself" | Ep. 87

As mommas, we all fall short of the glory of God. What we need when that happens is to preach the gospel to ourselves again and again. But how do we actually do that? In this episode, Emily and Laura share...

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2018 / 1 / 17

Self-Care in the Busyness of Motherhood | Ep. 86

We were created to work and to rest, but sometimes it feels like our to-do list never ends. But we were not created to carry the burdens of “doing it all” or to indulge in copious amounts of “me time.” So,...

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2018 / 1 / 10

Same Grace, Unique Circumstances: Every Mom is your Neighbor | Ep. 85

We’re excited to be back and set the course for our 2018 theme: unity in the gospel! While moms may look and act differently than one another, we find common ground in being followers of Christ. In this...

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2017 / 12 / 13

Abiding Together in God's Word: What We've Learned | Ep. 84

What a year 2017 has been – God is so good! Whether you’ve been with us for awhile or just recently started listening, we’re grateful to have spent the year learning to deeply study scripture together! It...

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2017 / 12 / 6

Nikki Daniels: Finding Freedom in Christ as a Working Mom | Ep. 83

All moms are working moms. We’ve each been called by God to love our families, train up our children, and use our gifts and abilities to glorify him in our unique situations. For some moms, this means they...

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2017 / 11 / 29

Using Stories to Pass Along the Gospel to Your Children | Ep. 82

Most of us know that good storytelling captures our attention and impresses lessons on our hearts. The same is true for our children! The adventures, battles, victories, and resolutions whisper biblical...

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2017 / 11 / 15

Celebrating Advent with Little Ones | Ep. 81

One of the most exciting things we can teach our children is that Jesus came to earth as a tiny baby and that he’s coming back as the King. This past-and-future perspective is at the heart of the Advent...

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2017 / 11 / 8

Help! How Do I Deal with Bad Influences? | Ep. 80

From the rude friend in the neighborhood to the scary show at Grandma’s house, our children will face negative influences. Even more so, their own hearts will lead them to worship the wrong things. So what do...

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2017 / 11 / 1

She Reads Truth: God’s Word Everyday, in Every Season | Ep. 79

In the years of little ones, it seems almost impossible to carve out a quiet moment to read our Bibles and pray intentionally. Most moms want to be in the word amidst the busyness, but we just need a little...

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2017 / 11 / 1

She Reads Truth: God's Word Everyday, in Every Season | Ep. 79

In the years of little ones, it seems almost impossible to carve out a quiet moment to read our Bibles and pray intentionally. Most moms want to be in the word amidst the busyness, but we just need a little...

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2017 / 10 / 25

Birthday Parties: Celebrating God's Good Work | Ep. 78

From elaborate, Pinterest-worthy birthday bashes to simple celebrations with donuts and family, birthday parties can look wildly different in every family. But for moms today, planning a birthday party can...

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2017 / 10 / 18

Ask Us Anything! Fall 2017 Edition | Ep. 77

We’ve had many questions from listeners about all things motherhood, ranging from the super practical to the thought-provoking theological. We tackled many of those last spring, but it’s time to answer a new...

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2017 / 10 / 11

Sally Clarkson: Nourishing & Training Up Your Children at the Table | Ep. 76

The idea of eating around the table with little ones may bring to mind little tea cups in front of stuffed animal friends or fidgeting children and food-covered floors. No matter what mealtimes look like in...

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2017 / 10 / 4

Grandparents & The Gospel: Approach Them With Grace | Ep. 75

Interactions with the grandparents in your life may leave you feeling thankful and energized, but they may also leave you feeling frustrated or misunderstood. One thing that all moms need in both easy and...

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2017 / 9 / 27

Grandparents & The Gospel: Why Do Grandma & Grandpa Get Under Your Skin? | Ep. 74

Grandparents can be some of the most loving and helpful relationships in the lives of our children, but they can also be some of the most complicated. Navigating different expectations, values, and family...

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2017 / 9 / 20

Ruth Chou Simons: Faithfulness & Work in the Season of Young Children | Ep.73

In the little years, it’s easy to grow weary from sowing seeds without seeing much fruit. When the discouragement bears down, we wonder, “Does this even matter? Would another investment be more worthwhile?”...

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2017 / 9 / 13

Questions, Appointments, Evaluations and Differences: When Your Child Doesn't Fit the Mold | Ep. 72

What does a mom do at the beginning of an unknown journey with a child who doesn't seem to fit the mold? Whether it's food allergies, therapy needs, medical concerns, hearing/vision impairments, challenging...

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2017 / 9 / 13

Questions, Appointments, Evaluations and Differences: When Your Child Doesn’t Fit the Mold | Ep. 72

What does a mom do at the beginning of an unknown journey with a child who doesn’t seem to fit the mold? Whether it’s food allergies, therapy needs, medical concerns, hearing/vision impairments, challenging...

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2017 / 9 / 6

Mom Bods & The Gospel | Ep. 71

Regardless of how long it’s been since having a baby, we can easily tie too much self-worth to our external appearance. Our confidence can be sky high one morning when we see that “number we’ve been waiting...

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2017 / 6 / 28

Is Motherhood Your Measure of Success? | Ep. 70

When urgent needs and love for our littles abounds, it’s easy to become all-consumed by the role of motherhood. Without even realizing it, we can start to define ourselves by how we’re doing, letting our joy...

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2017 / 6 / 21

Loving the Difficult Mom in Your Life | Ep. 69

It’s natural to prefer spending time with moms who share similar parenting values, lifestyle choices, and special interests with us. Conversely, most of us can instantly think of a mom we avoid, because she...

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2017 / 6 / 14

How Can Mom Support Dad Spiritually?: An Interview With Jerrad Lopes | Ep. 68

Moms celebrate Father’s Day with a variety of feelings. Some are incredibly grateful for their husband’s leadership, hands-on help, sacrificial love, and wisdom with child-rearing. But others feel the pain of...

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2017 / 6 / 7

8 Reasons the Old Testament Should Matter to Moms | Ep. 67

Any mom who reads to her children knows that you wouldn't start a storybook right in the middle! If you skipped the first half, your kids would miss important aspects of the plot and the character...

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2017 / 5 / 31

Hannah Anderson: How Humility Nourishes a Weary Mom's Soul | Ep. 66

We know we should be grateful for the gifts God has given us in motherhood, but instead, we find ourselves battling discontentment, anxiety, and stress over our inability to keep up with even the simplest...

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2017 / 5 / 24

Finding Your Tribe: Momma, Who is Your Primary Community?| Ep. 65

These days, it's common to hear the call for moms to find a "tribe" where they belong. While there is great benefit in connecting with women who share similar circumstances, challenges, or life passions, is...

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2017 / 5 / 17

Making A Home: Decorating for the Glory of God | Ep. 64

Instagram and Pinterest-worthy spaces may have you feeling intimidated, jealous, or proud about the look and feel of your own home. But despite the trends or the tendency to make appearances too important,...

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2017 / 5 / 10

Jen Wilkin: Growing in God's Word as a Mom of Little Ones | Ep. 63

Is there hope for developing a personal understanding of the bible in the season of young children? In this special interview, author and bible teacher, Jen Wilkin, shares her passion for biblical literacy,...

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2017 / 5 / 3

When Dad Works Long Hours | Ep. 62

When Dad has to work late (again) and mom feels like she's soldiering on with the children, is there a gracious response to give? Although the long days might leave a wife stuck in cycles of comparison with...

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2017 / 4 / 26

Prayer & Motherhood: An Interview With Valerie Woerner | Ep. 61

When schedules are full and urgent needs abound, it's a struggle to run to God in prayer. We are hindered by distractions, unrealistic expectations, and even guilt, because we haven't already gone to our...

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2017 / 4 / 19

Adding Another Little: How Mom Can Greet the Transition With Hope | Ep. 60

Many moms wonder, "What is it going to be like to add another little one to our family?"...Through childbirth or adoption, the season of transition can cause everyone anxiety. In this episode, Emily and Laura...

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2017 / 4 / 12

Answering The Question: How Many Children Should We Have? | Ep. 59

Even before walking down the aisle, questions start coming your way, "So when are you going to have children and how many do you guys want to have?!" As a couple who just wants to settle into married life...

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2017 / 4 / 5

Having A Child With Special Needs: An Interview with Abigail Dodds | Ep. 58

In motherhood, sometimes unexpected and even grief-filled news about your child can change all of your hopes and dreams for the future. When her son Titus was flagged for having a small cerebellum at his...

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2017 / 3 / 29

How Discipline Helps Us Communicate the Gospel | Ep. 57

Before we've even grown comfortable in the role of motherhood, it starts...the fall-to-the-floor tantrums, the food throwing, the back-talking, the hitting, and even the selective hearing. Suddenly, we're...

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2017 / 3 / 22

Feeding Our Families & The Gospel

In today's culture, there is much debate about food, from the snacks on your toddler's plate to the liquid in their sippy cup. For every article that advocates for a certain diet, there is another one that...

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2017 / 3 / 15

Hospitality in the Little Years | Ep. 55

Letting others into the imperfect mess of daily life is challenging in the easiest seasons, and holds particular stresses with little ones around. But should obstacles like disorganized toy rooms, meal...

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2017 / 3 / 8

Ask Us Anything! Spring 2017 Edition

Over the last year or so, we've had many questions from listeners about all things motherhood, ranging from the super practical to the thought-provoking theological. Although we've tried to keep up with...

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2017 / 3 / 1

Discerning Truth in a World Full of Mom Advice | Ep. 53

With nearly-unlimited resources for motherhood, it can be difficult to figure out what's helpful and what subtly distracts from our primary mission as moms. Even in the Christian resources, there are great...

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2017 / 2 / 22

Gospel-Hope for Postpartum Depression with Lindsey Carlson | Ep. 52

Have you ever felt like you can't shake the baby blues? Like maybe you've recovered from childbirth physically, but emotionally, you feel like an empty shell of who you once were? It's possible that you are...

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2017 / 2 / 15

Family Devotions in the Season of Young Children || Ep. 51

Busyness, squirmy children, silly questions, and feeling insecure about talking to toddlers about Jesus are all things that hinder intentional discipleship in the season of young children. When you feel like...

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2017 / 2 / 8

When Momma Gets Mad, Part 2: Practical Ways to Stay Calm | Ep. 50

When it comes to anger in motherhood, it's easy to be caught in a cycle of guilt and despair. However, the good news is that there is hope in Christ and power to fight sin in practical ways! Just like a...

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2017 / 2 / 1

When Momma Gets Mad, Part 1: What's Under the Surface? | Ep. 49

Frustration, impatience, losing our cool, having a bad day, feeling overwhelmed; we all have different ways of describing an angry heart-attitude towards our children. Although we know what it looks like when...

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2017 / 1 / 25

Gretchen Saffles from Life Lived Beautifully: Looking to Christ in Work & Motherhood | Ep. 48

When it comes to balancing various roles, Gretchen Saffles has experience with many on her plate! She's a wife, a mom, an entrepreneur, and an owner of a growing business. In this episode, she shares her...

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2017 / 1 / 18

Facing the Cold & Flu Season With Grace | Ep. 47

As winter presses on, so do the fevers, empty kleenex boxes, and doctor's office visits. When an illness means so much stress on the whole family, how can mom avoid bitterness, trust God and walk with grace?...

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2017 / 1 / 11

Intentional Motherhood: Communicating Your Family's Mission | Ep. 46

So maybe YOU know your mission is to point your kids to Jesus, but do they? Just as God gave clear, overarching missional statements to his children, we can provide direction through the intentional act of...

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2017 / 1 / 4

Welcome Back! | Ep. 45

Even with the best intentions, we're all prone to distraction and busyness, tempting us away from time with the Lord. In 2017, it's the heartbeat of Risen Motherhood to not only discuss how to apply the...

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2016 / 12 / 14

Raising More Than Just Good Kids | Ep. 44

The world tells us to prepare our children to be athletes, successful business people, and helpful citizens; but as Christian moms, we aim for something eternally important. Our goal isn't just to have "good"...

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2016 / 12 / 7

Serving Others Right Where You're At | Ep. 43

Most of us are guilty of being so caught up in our own lives, that we forget to care for the needs of others. We avoid big things like "evangelism" and "ministry" because those are for women with more time...

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2016 / 11 / 30

Making Christmas Traditions Matter | Ep. 42

Someone important has already come, and is coming again. Have you told your children? Despite the busyness and the expectations around us, Advent is a perfect time to rest the hearts of our family on the...

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2016 / 11 / 16

Adoption & The Gospel | Ep. 41

Adoption should matter to every believer, because every believer is adopted. In this episode, Laura shares a bit about her family's journey to adopt two children from Bulgaria and why they were motivated by...

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2016 / 11 / 9

To-Do Lists & How-Tos: Finding Practical Help in Motherhood | Ep. 40

Have you ever felt unequipped for the practical responsibilities of motherhood? You're not alone! Most moms have feelings of confusion and insecurity when it comes to handling the in's and out's of diapering,...

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2016 / 11 / 2

Infertility, Miscarriage & Motherhood with Courtney Reissig | Ep. 39

Despite the sorrows of multiple miscarriages and a two year season of infertility, Courtney Reissig still has faith in God's goodness. An author and speaker, Courtney shares her journey in this interview,...

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2016 / 10 / 26

Friendship & Motherhood | Ep. 38

Do you feel like maintaining good friendships is harder than ever in the season of young children? We have so much on our plates, it often feels impossible to steal away precious moments to reconnect with...

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2016 / 10 / 19

Working Hard at Home: Emily's Story || Ep. 37

As a child, Emily had visions of homemaking that included fresh-baked cookies, fun outings with children, and quiet afternoons of running errands. But after becoming a mom herself, she quickly realized that...

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2016 / 10 / 12

True Hope for Moms: Discerning Lies You Hear Online | Ep. 36

Moms hear a lot of messages when they scroll through their news feeds; "You are doing enough. If you just love your kids, you're doing a good job. It's okay to be falling apart, we all are." While those...

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2016 / 10 / 5

Putting Your Marriage First: Give Him More Than the Leftovers | Ep. 35

Without even noticing, we can let the daily dish piles, weighty to-do lists, and urgent needs of little children push our husbands far into the background. While this might not cause immediate harm, in the...

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2016 / 9 / 26

Recovering from a Traumatic Birth: Laura’s Story | Ep. 34

Nearly 35 percent of women experience a traumatic birth and most women take at least 12 months to acknowledge or realize the true affects of what happened to them. In today's episode, Laura is sharing her...

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2016 / 9 / 26

Recovering from a Traumatic Birth: Laura's Story | Ep. 34

Nearly 35 percent of women experience a traumatic birth and most women take at least 12 months to acknowledge or realize the true affects of what happened to them. In today's episode,...

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2016 / 9 / 21

Intentional Motherhood Starts At Day One | Ep. 33

With near-permanent dark circles under our eyes and a perfected diaper changing routine, it's easy to get lost in the haze of the baby stage. Instead of savoring the moment and seeing the opportunities, we...

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2016 / 9 / 14

Gloria Furman, Missional Motherhood | Ep. 32

Gloria Furman explains that there are two ways to look at motherhood: through a microscope lens at the daily issues and pressing needs of little children, or from up high; using a telescope to look at the big...

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2016 / 9 / 7

Momma, Fear the Lord: Not the Election Season | Ep. 31

Hey momma, are you feeling a little anxious this election season? Are you unsure of what the future holds for your children? Although it's easy to get caught up in the never-ending news cycle, shrouded in...

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2016 / 8 / 31

Mom Guilt: Why You Don't Have To Live With It | Ep. 30

Maybe it's related to a petty thing, or maybe it's rooted in a big daily decision, but all moms face familiar feelings of guilt. The question isn't, "Do we battle guilt as moms?" but, "What will we do with...

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2016 / 8 / 24

Using Life-Giving Words To Love Our Children | Ep. 29

Especially under stress, it's easy to get caught in a pattern of using critical words with our children. Can you relate? Instead of tearing down, God's word encourages us to harness the tongue for...

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2016 / 8 / 17

On The Same Team: Getting On The Same Page As Parents | Ep. 28

So you read the parenting articles, brushed-up on the books, and did the research to approach a parenting issue intentionally. But, your plans quickly seemed to flop when you realized you were on a totally...

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2016 / 8 / 10

Intentional Motherhood: It's The Little Things | Ep. 27

With young children, the years might speed by, but the days can feel like they go on forever. It's tempting to live for the next big milestone, fun moment, or restful break. Instead of asking, "How can I be...

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2016 / 8 / 3

When Birth Doesn't Go To Plan | Ep. 26

A number of scenarios can lead to disappointment after childbirth, especially when you compare your real-life experience to your carefully-crafted plans. You're grateful for the sweet baby in your arms, but...

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2016 / 7 / 27

Preparing for Birth: Heart Attitudes When Writing Your Birth Plan | Ep. 25

With labor on the horizon, we want to do everything we can to prepare for a safe, healthy and stress-free delivery. But what starts as good desires for well-laid plans, can quickly become an unhealthy idol of...

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2016 / 7 / 20

Joy in Motherhood | Ep. 24

When the days are long, the tantrums are continuous, the sleep is lacking, and the mess abounds; the call to motherhood can feel daunting. Maybe we are completing our tasks, but having joy in the midst of...

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2016 / 7 / 13

Hope After Miscarriage: Two Moms Share Their Story of Loss and Healing | Ep. 23

In this special episode, you’ll hear two moms share their stories of loss and healing. While they are different women with different stories, they both experienced multiple miscarriages before the birth of...

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2016 / 7 / 6

Idols of a Mom's Heart | Ep. 22

In motherhood, we all value different things. Whether it's a clean house, a well-kept schedule, a rockin' postpartum body, a perfectly balanced work/home life, an easy day, an obedient child, a certain type...

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2016 / 6 / 22

Using Naptime Well | Ep. 21

Maybe you have kiddos that nap for hours on end, giving you time to balance numerous responsibilities. Or maybe, you go to battle everyday just to get 30 minutes of peace and quiet. Whatever your...

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2016 / 6 / 15

When Potty Training is a Struggle | Ep. 20

So you tried all the juice boxes, sticker charts, boot camps, and Pinterest parenting articles and your child still isn't potty trained? Well, you're not alone. While potty training is easy for some, for...

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2016 / 6 / 8

A Bad Moment Doesn't Have To Make A Bad Day: Redeem Your Day | Ep. 19

Even when it seems like you've done everything right as a mom, inevitably, things still don't go your way. Someone disobeys, comes down with a fever, talks back or leaves their toy on the ground for you to...

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2016 / 6 / 1

Freedom To Be The Mother God Created You To Be: Why Comparison Doesn't Work | Ep. 18

As moms, we love practical help. Tips, checklists, and "how-to" articles seem to promise that we're finally going to get something right. But when we bypass dependence on God and decide to just model our...

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2016 / 5 / 25

Taking Back The Last Hours of The Day | Ep. 17

You know that time of the day, because it's marked by a series of recurring events: If you have a baby, they start fussing. If you have toddlers, they start begging for snacks and clinging to your legs. If...

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2016 / 5 / 18

When The World Is Scary: Mothering In Faith, Not Fear | Ep. 16

While motherhood brings us great joy, it also elevates our deepest fears to sometimes irrationally high levels. We go from mama cub to mama bear after a few Facebook articles or moments spent reading the...

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2016 / 5 / 11

When Quiet Times Aren't Quiet: How Moms Make Time To Study God's Word | Ep. 15

Motherhood is loud. With days full of urgent needs, it can be difficult to complete any task, not to mention the challenge of finding a time to be alone with God. But this is exactly what moms really need!...

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2016 / 5 / 11

When Quiet Times Aren’t Quiet: How Moms Make Time To Study God’s Word | Ep. 15

Motherhood is loud. With days full of urgent needs, it can be difficult to complete any task, not to mention the challenge of finding a time to be alone with God. But this is exactly what moms really need!...

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2016 / 5 / 4

How Mom Can Help Dad Invest In The Family's Faith | Ep. 14

God has given so much responsibility to Dads to lead and invest in their family's faith. As a wife and a mom, we can and should come alongside them in this task, offering our gifts, talents, skills,...

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2016 / 4 / 20

Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding: How the Gospel Changes the Conversation | Ep. 13

Every mom spends a tremendous amount of time feeding their baby. Whether we had carefully laid plans, many choices at our disposal, or the choice was made for us; bringing new life into the world forces to...

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2016 / 4 / 13

Is Your Child's Faith Your Responsibility? | Ep. 12

As moms, our greatest hope is that our children come to know and love Jesus, developing a deep relationship with the one true God as they mature. And we know that the best way we can impart our faith on our...

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2016 / 4 / 6

What Is Mom's Time Worth | Ep. 11

As moms, we have a lot of demands on our time. The world tells us we should "do it all", not leaving room for weakness or balance. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss God's plan for a mom's time, and...

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2016 / 3 / 30

When You Feel Alone | Ep. 10

In motherhood, our sin separates us from each other, making us think that our "hard moments" are something no one else can understand. But is that the whole truth? Is there hope? In this episode, Emily and...

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2016 / 3 / 23

Social Media, Comparison and Motherhood | Ep. 09

Momma, do you regularly feel burdened by what you see on social media? Emily and Laura discuss the major pitfalls of social media and comparison, how we can speak truth to ourselves in the midst of it, and...

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2016 / 3 / 16

Does Your Momiform Matter? | Ep. 08

How can a mom harness the advantages of styled hair and lovely clothes without shifting her focus onto temporal things? Like what you hear? Visit www.risenmotherhood.com for links to additional articles and...

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2016 / 3 / 2

Dirt, Dishes and Diapers: Coping With The Never Ending Mess | Ep. 07

This episode is for every mom who struggles to cope with the never-ending mess that comes along with the role of momma. Whether you consider yourself naturally messy or organized, this episode will help you...

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2016 / 2 / 17

Momma, You Matter & Here's Why (+ An Announcement!) | Ep. 06

This episode is for every mom who needs inspiration and motivation in her calling. Your work and efforts matter, but it can be hard to remember when you're buried in a pile of laundry, buckets of tears and...

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2016 / 2 / 10

Marriage & Motherhood | Ep. 05

Emily and Laura discuss the temptation to let your marriage go on the backburner when you have young children. They share about why a thriving marriage is important and give practical ideas for loving your...

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2016 / 2 / 3

Resources To Teach Your Children About Jesus | Ep. 04

Emily and Laura discuss the beginning stages of sharing the gospel with young children, and some of the common challenges. They also share practical ideas for getting started and making it work for your...

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2016 / 1 / 27

Postpartum Body Image | Ep. 03

Emily and Laura discuss the hard realities of postpartum body image, including reflections from their own experiences. Grab your coffee and listen in to this real life conversation of two moms trying to sort...

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2016 / 1 / 20

Motherhood & Self-Care | Ep. 02

Emily and Laura discuss a mother’s need to care for herself in order to serve and love her family well. Particularly, they talk about strategies for self-care, ideas for discovering what gets you energized...

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2016 / 1 / 13

Motherhood and The Gospel | Ep. 01

Emily and Laura discuss how the gospel impacts motherhood and parenting, because it's difficult to stay focused on what matters eternally in a culture prone to promoting mommy guilt. In addition, you'll hear...

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2016 / 1 / 1

Welcome to Risen Motherhood! | Ep. 00

Welcome to Risen Motherhood! This is a quick introductory show to learn what Risen Motherhood is all about. Tune in to hear the heart behind the show and get a feel for what you'll hear in upcoming episodes....

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