Exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if you’re failing as a parent? In this episode, discover how God gently carries you as you care for your kids, giving special grace to those who are worn out and “have young.”

Have you ever found yourself hiding in the bathroom, sitting on the edge of the tub or the floor, just to get thirty seconds to breathe before someone calls your name again?

The house is a mess. Someone always needs something. You’re juggling work, meals, homework, maybe church commitments, and somewhere in there you’re supposed to be patient, joyful, and spiritually “on.” Instead, you feel bone-tired, behind, and quietly ashamed, wondering, “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.”

In this episode, Bart shares the story of a young mom sitting on the bathroom floor, trying not to sob loud enough for the kids to hear. She loves her children and she loves Jesus, but she feels like she’s failing at both. Instead of shutting down and pushing through alone, she reaches out for help—and that simple step becomes the doorway to hope.

Through her story and the promise of Isaiah 40:11, you’ll see a picture of God that tired parents desperately need. He is not a distant taskmaster telling you to “do better.” He is a Shepherd who “will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.”

The lambs in His arms are your kids. The mother sheep He gently leads is you.

Bart talks about how author Sarah Mae, in her desperation, reached out to older mom Sally Clarkson. Out of their honest conversations came the book Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe, and a clearer view of a God who isn’t waiting for moms to be stronger, He is already holding them in the middle of sleepless nights, sticky floors, and overwhelming days. Her story reminds us that parenting was never meant to be a solo project. The same God who loves your children is gently carrying you, too.

You’ll be encouraged to trade silent shame for honest prayer and real support, to stop believing that “real” Christians handle this without struggling, and to see your exhaustion not as a failure, but as an invitation to lean on your Shepherd.

Main Scripture:

Isaiah 40:11 (NLT) –

“He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll be reminded:

• That God sees your exhaustion and has special tenderness for parents “who have young.”
• That He is carrying your children close to His heart and gently leading you at a pace that takes your limits seriously.
• That reaching out for help is not weakness; it’s wisdom.
• That you are not parenting alone, your Shepherd is with you in every bedtime battle, carpool run, and messy kitchen.

Today’s Challenge:

Sometime in the next 24 hours, take just one minute, sixty seconds, to pray Isaiah 40:11 over yourself. You might be standing at the sink, buckling a car seat, or collapsing onto the couch.

Pray something like, “Lord, You said You would carry the lambs in Your arms and gently lead the mother sheep with their young. That’s me. I’m tired and stretched thin. Please carry my kids, and carry me too. Lead me gently today.”

If you can, write Isaiah 40:11 on a note and put it where you’ll see it often, on the fridge, by the changing table, on your nightstand, as a quiet reminder that you are not doing this alone.

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Feel like everyone else is “winning at life” while you’re falling behind? In this episode, learn how to step off the comparison treadmill and live the unique assignment God has given you.

Have you ever walked into church, scrolled your feed, or sat in a room full of people and felt like everyone else was doing life better than you?

Their kids seem more put together.

Their homes look more beautiful.

Their marriages look more connected.

Their lives look more successful.

And even if you love Jesus and you’re serving Him, inside you find yourself thinking, “I’m not enough. My family isn’t enough. I’m always behind.”

In this episode, Bart shares the story of a pastor’s wife and mom who quietly lived in that exact spiral. Sunday after Sunday, she’d look around and feel like everyone else was winning at life. Later, the scroll would make it worse, every smiling photo, every “perfect” moment, every update made her own life feel a little smaller. She wasn’t bitter, but she was stuck in comparison, constantly measuring herself against other women, other families, other ministries.

Through her story and the truth of Galatians 6:4, you’ll see that God never asked you to live someone else’s life. He hasn’t called you to chase someone else’s calling, copy someone else’s family, or match someone else’s results. Instead, He invites you to “pay careful attention to your own work,” to find joy and satisfaction in being faithful to the specific assignment He’s given you.

Galatians 6:4 (NLT) says:

“Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.”

Bart unpacks how Sandra Stanley eventually recognized how much peace she was losing every time she measured her life against someone else’s highlight reel. That realization led her to create a Bible study called The Comparison Trap, centered on the freedom that comes when you stop looking sideways and start looking at the unique work God has placed in your hands. She learned to celebrate other women’s wins without turning them into a verdict on her own worth, and to find satisfaction not in outperforming others, but in doing what God actually asked her to do.

You’ll be invited to make that same shift—from “How do I stack up?” to “What has God asked me to do today?” That’s where comparison starts to lose its grip, and peace slowly begins to return.

Main Scripture:

Galatians 6:4 (NLT) –

“Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll be reminded:

• That comparison quietly steals your joy, your peace, and your gratitude.
• That your value isn’t measured by how you stack up, but by Whose you are.
• That God’s assignment for you is specific, personal, and good—even if it looks smaller or quieter than someone else’s.
• That real satisfaction comes from being faithful, not from being first.

Today’s Challenge:

Notice one moment today when comparison tries to creep in, maybe when you walk into a room, see someone else’s success, or open social media.

When you feel that familiar sting of “I’m behind” or “I’m not enough,” pause and pray:

“Lord, help me pay careful attention to my own work. What have You asked me to do today?”

Then, name one concrete assignment from God in this season, a person to love, a responsibility to carry, a step of obedience to take, and let that be your focus instead of how you measure up to anyone else.

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Surrounded by people but still feel unseen? In this episode, discover how God’s promise to never leave or abandon you speaks into the quiet ache of loneliness in a crowded life.

Have you ever had a day where you were around people nonstop, at work, at home, at church, but still crawled into bed feeling completely alone?

The meetings, conversations, family noise, and social media interactions were all there… yet deep down, you felt unseen, unknown, and maybe even forgotten. That’s what it means to be lonely in a crowded life. From the outside, everything looks full. On the inside, there’s an ache that doesn’t quite go away.

In this episode, Bart tells the story of a seventeen-year-old girl, Joni Eareckson, lying in a crowded rehab center after a diving accident left her a quadriplegic. Nurses and staff were everywhere. Machines were beeping. Other patients were nearby. But as friends stopped visiting and nights grew long, she wondered if even God had walked out on her. In a place that was never quiet, her loneliness was loud.

Through Joni’s story and the promises of Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5, you’ll see that God’s answer to loneliness isn’t always more people or more noise, it’s His presence. He promises to personally go ahead of you, to be with you, and to never fail or abandon you, even when it feels like everyone else has slowly drifted away.

You’ll hear how, in that same rehab center, God began to meet Joni in the quiet hours when no one else was there. As friends read Scripture over her, verses like “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you,” started to move from words on a page to an anchor in her soul. Over time, the girl who felt completely unseen in a crowded ward became a woman who has spent her life telling others, “You are not forgotten. God has not left you.”

That same truth is for you too. Whether your loneliness shows up at your desk, your dinner table, your church lobby, or your bedroom at night, God’s promise hasn’t changed: He goes with you, He goes before you, and He will not walk away.

Main Scriptures:

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NLT) – “So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Hebrews 13:5 (NLT) – “God has said, ‘I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.’”

By the end of this episode, you’ll be reminded:

• That feeling unseen by people doesn’t mean you are unseen by God.
• That God’s presence is not distant or general—He personally goes ahead of you.
• That His promise to never fail or abandon you is stronger than the sting of human disappointment.
• That even in a life that looks crowded from the outside, you can learn to rest in the deeper reality: you are never truly alone in Christ.

Today’s Challenge:

Think of one place where you most often feel alone: your office, your commute, your kitchen at night, your bedroom before you fall asleep.

The next time you’re in that place, quietly pray: “Lord, You said You would never fail me and never abandon me. Help me sense Your presence here. Help me remember I am not alone.”

If you can, write down Deuteronomy 31:6 or Hebrews 13:5 and keep it where you’ll see it during that lonely moment. Let God’s promise be the reminder your heart reaches for first.

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Feeling overwhelmed by nonstop decisions at work and home? In this episode, discover how God promises wisdom when decision fatigue sets in, and how asking Him can bring clarity and peace, even in everyday choices.

Have you ever reached the end of the day and felt completely stuck over something small, like what to cook for dinner or whether to answer one more message?

That’s decision fatigue, and it’s more common than we realize.

In this episode, Bart talks about a mom named Kellie who found herself frozen in front of her refrigerator, not because she didn’t have options, but because she’d already made too many decisions that day. Her mind was worn out, and even simple choices felt overwhelming.

Through her story and the promise of James 1:5, you’ll be reminded that God never intended for you to carry the weight of every decision alone. Scripture tells us that when we lack wisdom, we can ask our generous God, and He will give it without rebuke.

This episode will help you see that:

• Decision fatigue is real, and it affects your peace and clarity
• God invites you to ask for wisdom in small, everyday choices
• You don’t need the perfect decision, just the next faithful step
• God’s wisdom brings calm, not pressure

Main Scripture:

James 1:5 (NLT)

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.”

Today’s Challenge:

The next time you feel overwhelmed by a decision, pause and pray James 1:5 out loud. Ask God for wisdom, then take the next simple step in faith. You don’t have to solve everything, just ask.

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Nighttime worries won’t turn off? Learn how honest prayer and gratitude can turn anxious spirals into God’s peace that guards your heart and mind.

Ever had a night where your body is tired, but your mind refuses to shut off?

You lie in bed replaying conversations…

Running through worst-case scenarios…

Thinking about bills, work, kids, health, and a future that feels uncertain…

And the harder you try to stop worrying, the more your thoughts spiral.

In this episode, Bart shares the story of a young woman whose anxiety exploded at night just as she was stepping into a new season of life. On the outside, everything looked exciting. On the inside, she was unraveling. One night, at the end of herself, she slipped out of bed, dropped to her knees, and prayed one honest sentence: “God… I can’t carry this anymore.” That simple surrender became a turning point where God began to meet her with real peace.

Through her story and the truth of Philippians 4:6–7, you’ll see that God doesn’t just tell you not to worry, He gives you a way to bring your worry to Him. You’ll learn how turning anxious spirals into specific prayers, and pairing them with gratitude, can open the door to a peace that “guards your heart and mind” even when nothing around you has changed.

Main Scripture:

Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT) –

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your mind tends to race most at night—and what to do with those thoughts
• How to turn worry into honest, simple conversation with God
• The role of gratitude in shifting your perspective and remembering God’s faithfulness
• A practical nighttime rhythm to invite God’s peace to guard your heart and mind

Today’s Challenge:

Tonight, when you lie down and your thoughts start to spiral:

• Pray honestly. Tell God exactly what’s on your mind—your fears about the future, your work, your family.
• Tell Him what you need. Ask specifically for His help, wisdom, provision, and peace.
• Thank Him for at least three things. Remember ways He has been faithful and present in your life.
• Instead of letting your mind run in circles, let those moments become a doorway to God’s presence and peace.

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Worship isn’t just a Sunday song; it’s how you respond to God in the middle of ordinary life. In this episode, discover how simple, unseen moments can become daily worship.

Most of us think of worship as something that happens in a sanctuary, with music, a band, and a Sunday service. But what if some of the most powerful worship in your life is meant to happen at the kitchen sink, in the car, or while you’re doing the same chores you do every week?

In this episode, Bart shares the story of a young wife who was constantly irritated by one small thing: her husband’s dirty dishes left in the sink. Thirteen seconds, that’s how long it took to move the plate, rinse the fork, and close the dishwasher. Yet those thirteen seconds were quietly stealing her joy and hardening her heart. One day, instead of grumbling, she decided to turn those seconds into worship—thanking God for her husband and praying for him with each dish she moved. The chore didn’t change, but her heart did.

Through her story and the truth of Psalm 34:1, you’ll see that worship isn’t confined to a church building or a specific time of the week. It’s a way of living with a God-aware heart right in the middle of your everyday routines—especially the ones that normally annoy you. You’ll learn how small, repeated choices can turn irritation into intercession, and ordinary moments into quiet altars of praise.

Main Scripture:

Psalm 34:1 (NLT) –

“I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why worship is more than music or a Sunday service
• How everyday frustration can become an invitation to worship
• Simple ways to turn small, daily tasks into moments of prayer and gratitude
• How living with a worshipful heart can soften your attitude toward the people closest to you

Today’s Challenge:

Think of one small task or recurring irritation in your day, like picking up someone else’s mess, doing laundry, or loading the dishwasher.

The next time you do it, choose to worship instead of complain.

Pray for the person it benefits.

Thank God for them, and ask Him to bless them.

Let that moment become your “thirteen-second altar”—a quiet place of worship in the middle of your week.

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When you're exhausted, discouraged, and nothing seems to be working, the temptation to quit can feel overwhelming. But what if you're closer to your breakthrough than you realize? In this episode, discover why patient endurance is the key to receiving everything God has promised.

Ever hit a moment when you just want to walk away?

Maybe you've been praying for something, and you're tired of waiting…

A relationship feels stuck…

A goal seems impossible…

And suddenly your heart starts saying, "This isn't working. Maybe I should just quit."

But what if the breakthrough you've been praying for is just on the other side of this hard season?

In this episode, Bart shares the powerful story of Tara Westover, a young woman who walked onto a college campus for the first time at 17, having never attended a single day of school in her life. That first semester nearly broke her. She felt lost, humiliated, and completely out of place. She was this close to quitting and going back to the only life she knew.

But she didn't. And that decision changed everything.

Through this story and the truth of Hebrews 10:36 and Galatians 6:9, you'll see that sometimes the very moment we want to quit is the exact moment God is about to move. You'll learn what patient endurance really means—not passive waiting, but active, faithful persistence even when you can't see the results yet.

Main Scriptures:

Hebrews 10:36 (NLT) – "Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised."

Galatians 6:9 (NLT) – "So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up."

By the end of this episode, you'll discover:

• Why the breakthrough often comes right after the moment you're most tempted to quit
• The difference between passive waiting and patient endurance
• How to trust God's timing even when you can't see progress
• What it means to keep going in God's strength, not your own

Today's Challenge:

Think of one area where you've been tempted to quit. Maybe you've been praying for something, and you're tired of waiting. Maybe you've been working toward a goal, and you're not seeing progress. Instead of giving up, commit to one more week, one more month, one more season of faithful endurance. Ask God to renew your strength and help you trust His timing. And then watch what He does.

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You don’t have to have much for God to use you, just a willingness to offer what’s already in your hands. In this episode, discover how God multiplies the “little” we give Him into something far greater than we could imagine.

Ever feel like what you have to offer is too small to matter?

Maybe it’s your time, your money, your energy, or even your faith. You look at the need around you and think, “I don’t have enough to make a difference.”

In this episode, Bart shares the surprising story of Millard and Linda Fuller, the couple who had only $7.50 left in their monthly budget but still felt God nudge them to help a family in desperate need. That tiny act of obedience became the spark that eventually grew into Habitat for Humanity, a ministry that has helped millions of people around the world find stable, affordable housing.

Through their story and the truth of 2 Kings 4:1–7, you’ll see that God doesn’t ask for what you don’t have; He asks you to trust Him with what you do have. And when you place even the smallest offering in His hands, He can multiply it in ways you never thought possible.

Main Scripture:

2 Kings 4:1–7 (NLT) — The story of the widow whose tiny flask of oil became the doorway to God’s miraculous provision.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why God often starts with what seems “not enough”
• How small acts of obedience open the door for God’s bigger work
• What it means to offer what’s in your hand, not what’s in your imagination
• Why faith isn’t about quantity—it’s about willingness

Today’s Challenge:

Identify one “small” thing you can offer to God this week: your time, your talent, your encouragement, your service, or your resources. Write it down. Pray over it. Ask God to multiply it however He chooses.

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When everything in you wants to act, fix, or push forward, but God whispers, “Be still”, what do you do? In this episode, discover why sometimes the strongest faith is the kind that waits and lets God fight on your behalf.

Ever face a moment when your first instinct is to take control?

Something breaks…

A plan falls apart…

A problem feels urgent…

And suddenly your heart starts saying, “Do something, anything, now.”

But what if the most faithful thing you can do isn’t to push harder but to pause?

In this episode, Bart shares the story of Chick-fil-A’s long-standing Sunday “rest” policy, an intentional choice to close their doors, trust God with the results, and honor a deeper conviction even when the world says, “Work more.” That countercultural decision has shaped their entire organization and continues decades later.

Through this story and the truth of Exodus 14:14 and Matthew 26:52–54, you’ll see that there are moments when God isn’t calling you to action, He’s calling you to stillness. You’ll learn how waiting on Him is not inactivity but trust, and how He fights for you in ways you cannot.

Main Scriptures:

Exodus 14:14 (NLT) – “The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

Matthew 26:52–54 (NLT) – “Put away your sword… Don’t you realize I could ask my Father for thousands of angels… But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled…?”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• The difference between impulsive action and obedient stillness
• Why waiting can be the strongest expression of faith
• How to slow down long enough to actually hear from God
• What it means to let God go first, and you follow

Today’s Challenge:

Identify one area of your life where you’re tempted to take control. Instead of acting immediately, pause. Pray. Ask God: “Is this a moment to move… or a moment to stand still?”

Then wait for His direction before you make a decision.

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Ever have one of those moments where someone pushes your buttons, and you feel the heat rise in your chest?

It might be a coworker, a family member, a situation you can’t fix, or something completely unfair. Frustration happens to all of us, but Scripture shows us a better way to respond than lashing out or stuffing it down.

Today, Bart shares the powerful story of Jackie Robinson, who made history not just with his talent, but with his ability to bring his anger to God rather than retaliate on the field. His restraint helped change baseball, and his example can reshape how we respond when frustration hits.

Through Psalm 4:4–5, you’ll discover a simple, practical roadmap for handling irritation in a Christlike way: pause, reflect, bring your anger before the Lord, and trust Him to handle what you can’t.

Main Scripture:

Psalm 4:4-5 (NLT) – “Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why frustration is more than an emotion, it’s a faith moment
• How the pause before reacting can change everything
• What to do with the anger you don’t know how to express
• How to trust God with what’s beyond your control

Today’s Challenge:

Identify one source of frustration in your life today.

Bring it honestly to the Lord, name it, breathe, and ask Him for the next wise step.

Then, trust Him with the outcome.

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Frustration shows up fast, and if we’re not careful, it can take over our hearts. In this episode, discover how to bring your irritation to God instead of letting it control your words and actions.

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