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#313: Reclaiming Motherhood


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Reclaiming Motherhood: Hard ≠ Bad 

Suzanne sits down with her daughters—now mothers themselves—for an honest, hope-filled conversation about reclaiming a life-giving vision of motherhood. They unpack the tension most moms feel: the days are long, the needs are endless, and perfectionism and isolation creep in. Together they reframe motherhood as Kingdom work—discipleship in real time—where “hard” can be holy, refining, and deeply meaningful. 

You’ll hear practical ways to trade victim-thinking for vision: making motherhood the main thing (letting chores serve connection), joining your child’s world to build present-moment memories, creating more deposits than withdrawals with specific encouragement, and using quick repentance to repair when you blow it. The episode also tackles common pain points—asking for help, carving out breaks before burnout, battling loneliness with intentional friendships and spouse check-ins, and resetting your perspective so you see your kids as the blessing they are. Anchored in Isaiah 40:11, this conversation offers gentle leadership for moms in every season. 

Takeaways: 
  • Motherhood is discipleship—hard doesn’t mean bad. 
  • Prioritize connection; let tasks fit under the mission of mothering. 
  • Name weaknesses, bring them to light, and ask for help. 
  • Combat loneliness with quick, deep check-ins and God-with-us moments. 
  • Keep a 3:1 encouragement-to-correction rhythm. 
  • Repent fast; repair fast. Connection beats perfection. 
  • Isaiah 40:11: God gently leads those with young. 
  • Try it this week: 10 minutes of undistracted play, one clear ask for help, celebrate one tiny win out loud. 

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