Christian Motherhood Unfiltered with Emma Grace Joens

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my very first podcast guest, Erica Gwynn, author of That’s Just Not True. We’re talking about the sneaky lies so many moms believe without even realizing it — the lies that tell us we have to lose ourselves, shrink our calling, or drown quietly in motherhood because “that’s just how it is.”

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or like you’re failing at motherhood… this conversation will breathe fresh life into you. You’ll walk away encouraged, grounded in truth, and reminded that God did NOT ask you to disappear in this season — He called you to live it with purpose.

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In today's episode, I'm sharing 4 habits that have truly changed my life. I'm not talking quick fixes or short-term satisfaction but genuine life change.

Reheat your coffee and let's chat about it because today is a longer one!

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With daylight savings, darker evenings, and the shift into winter, it’s easy to fall into a funk — but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’m getting out of a funk and preparing my heart, mind, and routines for the winter months before the blues even start.

Episode on screen time boundaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3WPq0zXylU 

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In this episode, I’m answering your questions about body image, dealing with different parenting styles in marriage, and what it’s been like to face judgment after leaving my job to do social media. Nothing off-limits, just a raw conversation over coffee about faith, motherhood, and learning to find peace in who God says we are.

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It feels harmless, but the truth is… complaining is quietly stealing our joy and peace. In this episode, we’re talking about why we complain, what it’s really doing to our hearts, and how to stop — not by pretending everything’s fine, but by shifting our focus toward gratitude and contentment.

At the end of this week, I’m kicking off No Complain November — a challenge to stop grumbling and start practicing daily thanksgiving. I’ll be doing it right alongside you, and I’m already expecting it to challenge me. But I truly believe that when we change our words, we change our hearts.

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Motherhood doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 small, practical habits that have made my everyday life as a mom feel so much lighter. From meal rotations to phone boundaries to 10-minute resets, these are simple rhythms that actually make life easier — and more peaceful.

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This might be the most excited I’ve ever been to record an episode because God has been stirring this message in my heart for a while. Today, we’re talking about what it means to stop living lukewarm and start walking in daily discipline with Him.

And I’m so excited to finally share something special I’ve been working on… I wrote a book!! 🥹

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For the moms in the trenches- whether you're pregnant and preparing for birth, you're freshly postpartum or you still feel in the fog several months later, this one's for you! In this episode, I’m sitting down for an honest Q&A, answering real questions from new and first-time moms about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

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Marriage is a gift, but it’s also refining, and there are lessons I wish I had learned so much sooner as a Christian wife. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the hard-won marriage advice that has shaped my relationship with Michael and how God continues to teach me what it looks like to be a helper, encourager, and life-giver in my home.

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In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really looks like to learn how to love yourself—not in a fluffy, Pinterest-quote kind of way, but in the daily, real-life moments where it feels the hardest. The Lord has really been working on this in my heart lately, and I hope it encourages you.

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