I am so excited to be joined this week by Whitney Newby for an episode that is perfectly timed to be released before Mother’s Day! Whitney is the author of the book Lift Your Eyes: Daily Invitations to Behold Christ in Motherhood, and I have long admired her heart for motherhood. Her new book brims with the kind of grounded and graceful encouragement that so many of us desperately need when we are in the thick of it - tired, anxious, stretched thin, or even just quietly wondering if we’re doing anything right.

We talk about what it means to see motherhood not as a detour from a more “important” purpose but as the exact work that we have been called to in this season. Whitney shares how her early postpartum challenges taught her dependence on God in a whole new way and how even something as simple as changing her response from “What?” to “Yes, love” transformed the atmosphere of her home. These are all truly just lived experiences, real shifts that she has made in the messiness of everyday life, and it’s these small choices that she says have shaped her most profoundly.

Tune in to hear Whitney and I talk about anxiety, identity, and the constant pressure to “fill our cups.” Whitney’s stories and insights definitely are not sugar-coated, but they are soaked in truth and gentleness, so if you are in a season where the needs feel never-ending, your patience is paper-thin, and/or you're wondering how you’re supposed to keep going, this episode is for you, and definitely be sure to grab a copy of Lift Your Eyes!

In This Episode

[0:35] - This episode’s guest is the author of the book Lift Your Eyes, Whitney Newby!

[2:12] - Hear how motherhood has grown Whitney's faith, teaching her to trust God more than her own control.

[5:50] - Whitney learned as a nurse that saying “I have time” builds deep connections with both patients and children when busy.

[7:52] - Whitney feels that even being present with her kids for ten minutes can create lasting memories.

[10:43] - True strength in motherhood doesn't come from cultural comforts or self-reliance.

[12:38] - Praying with Jesse in weakness has revealed God's power to multiply emotional scarcity.

[14:48] - Hear how Changing a snappy “What?” to a gentler “Yes, love?” has transformed Whitney's home atmosphere.

[17:35] - Whitney believes that moms shape their homes' emotional climates.

[20:33] - I really like the title of Whitney's book and cherish the image of lifting our eyes to God when experiencing overwhelming daily challenges.

[21:15] - Whitney reveals that, in chaotic seasons, she connects with God through audio Bibles and quick “flare prayers.”

[24:36] - We discover how Whitney added minimal watercolor art to her book to visually reflect calm and spiritual beauty.

[26:01] - Hear about Whitney’s business Brighter Day Press.

[28:39] - I value Whitney’s generosity, humor, and authenticity, calling her book a peaceful gift for mothers that listeners should read!

Links & Resources

Crystal Paine

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