Before I had kids, I thought that to get them to "turn out right," I needed to be the perfect example of what a good mom and Christian looks like. I'm not sure about you, but that plan didn't last very long. Sleepless nights, changing hormones, and illness made motherhood feel more like a crucible than a Mary Cassatt painting. Abbey Wedgeworth has helped me create three of Sunshine in My Nest's favorite episodes. She's also some incredible training refrains for gospel responses in motherhood, but based on the title of her new book, those seem to have come from her own personal motherhood desperation rather than having all the answers. I'm super excited to talk to her today about motherhood, postpartum, highs, lows, and the way God has met her with the gospel in all of them. 

Was postpartum depression and rage something you had on your motherhood bingo card or did it surprise you?

Did shaming yourself after you failed drive you to be better? 

Was there a moment that Jesus felt particularly close or far during a low moment? 

How did learning submission to limits help you in your understanding of the gospel? 

 What do you do when you blow it?

What practical boundaries and "assists" have you put in place to help you on a daily basis? 

You can pre-order Abbey Wedgeworth's book ⁠"⁠⁠Help, I'm Ruining My Kids⁠⁠" and find Abbey ⁠HERE⁠.

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Original Music written and recorded by Jonathan Camenisch

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