A powerful story of unconditional love, biblical wisdom, and transformational parenting on The VIBE Podcast with Kelly Cardenas. In this emotional and motivational episode, Kelly shares how his mother’s simple words — “I’d love you even with poop on your face” — carried life-changing wisdom rooted in Proverbs 31.

Growing up, I gave my mom plenty of reasons to quit on me.

My name on the board with checkmarks.

Detention.

Coming home late.

Not doing homework.

Bad grades.

Procrastination.

Stupid financial decisions.

Horrible music.

Silly brushes with the law.

And some truly bad judgment.

And through it all… she loved me anyway.

We used to laugh every time she said she’d love me even with poop on my face. But only now — as a parent — do I realize the profound strength packed inside that one sentence.

That wasn’t just humor.

That was wisdom.

That was perseverance.

That was unconditional love in action.

My mom wasn’t beating me with the Bible or preaching sermons at me.

She was living Proverbs 31 every single day.

She modeled:

Confidence.

Hard work.

Wisdom.

Prudence.

Honor.

Ingenuity.

Perseverance.

Beauty of character.

And because of her character, our family was built on respect, resilience, and reverence.

The true power of a mother isn’t just what she says — it’s what she endures with love and grace.

She didn’t just promise she’d love me through my mess…

She proved it.

This episode of The VIBE Podcast is for anyone who’s ever felt imperfect but deeply loved — and for parents who are building foundations that will last generations.

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