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What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan?

This week on Miracles in the Madness, I'm recording from the middle of an unexpected power outage after spending the night at my mother-in-law's house because our home still doesn't have electricity. While it would have been easy to focus on the inconvenience, God used this experience to remind me of something far more important.

In this episode, we're talking about the power of reframing our circumstances, practicing gratitude for the simple gifts we often take for granted, and learning to trust God's provision when life feels uncertain. We'll explore how unexpected interruptions can become invitations to slow down, recognize God's faithfulness, and discover that some of life's greatest blessings are found in community, hospitality, and His constant presence.

If you're walking through a difficult season, facing unexpected changes, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's disruptions, I pray this conversation encourages you to shift your perspective and remember that God is still working—even when your plans fall apart.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How reframing your circumstances can transform your perspective
• Why practicing gratitude changes the way we experience hardship
• Biblical encouragement for trusting God instead of trying to control every situation
• The importance of community and allowing others to care for us during difficult seasons
• Practical ways to recognize God's faithfulness in everyday moments

No matter what unexpected challenge you're facing today, God is present, He is providing, and He is still writing your story.

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, "Who am I now?"

Motherhood changes us in beautiful ways—but somewhere between raising children, caring for everyone else, and trying to follow Jesus faithfully, many women begin to lose sight of who God created them to be.

In this encouraging conversation, I sit down with chiropractor, entrepreneur, homeschool mom, and founder of Healthy Made Easy, Dr. Heather Curtis, to talk about what it really means to follow Christ without erasing yourself.

Heather shares her powerful testimony of finding Jesus after reaching a point of hopelessness, how God faithfully carried her through seasons of business ownership, homeschooling, and motherhood, and the life-changing difference between dying to self and losing yourself.

Together we discuss:

• What Scripture actually means when it tells us to "die to self"
• Why so many Christian moms lose their identity in motherhood
• How to care for yourself without guilt
• Teaching your children to know Jesus through everyday life
• Finding your identity by first knowing who God is
• Practical ways to build faith into your home
• Why faithfulness is found in small, ordinary moments

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of who you are anymore, this conversation is a reminder that God never intended for you to disappear in motherhood. He created you to faithfully steward your heart, your home, and your relationship with Him.

You don't have to choose between serving your family and becoming the woman God created you to be.

Scripture Mentioned:

• Matthew 6:33
• Matthew 6:25–34

Miracles in the Madness is the Christian podcast for overwhelmed moms who want to grow closer to Jesus, parent with biblical wisdom, and find hope in the middle of everyday life. Every week you'll hear honest conversations, powerful testimonies, and practical encouragement to help you build a Christ-centered home—one faithful step at a time.

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Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you struggle to respond to your children with patience?

As Christian moms, we want to be a safe place for our children—a place where they feel seen, heard, and loved. But when we're exhausted, overstimulated, and carrying the weight of work, family, responsibilities, and everyday stress, it's easy to react instead of respond.

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton explores the biblical word Selah found throughout the Psalms and how this simple invitation to pause, reflect, and rest can transform our parenting, faith, and emotional health.

Through personal stories and practical encouragement, you'll learn why intentional moments of peace matter, how emotional regulation impacts your relationship with your children, and simple ways to create space for God's presence in the middle of a busy day.

If you've been feeling stretched thin, overstimulated, or struggling to find peace in motherhood, this episode will remind you that sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, breathe, and rest in God's presence.

Scripture Referenced: Psalm 62

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Have you ever felt like God called you to something... and then the waiting became harder than you ever imagined?

In this powerful Season 4 premiere of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton sits down with author, speaker, podcaster, and adoption advocate Marcy Bursac to talk about faith, obedience, Christian motherhood, foster care, adoption, and trusting God when life doesn't go according to plan.

Marcy shares her incredible testimony—from writing letters to God as a teenager, to discovering a passion for adoption, to navigating an emotional 18-month journey to adopt her two children through foster care. During one of her darkest moments, exhausted and overwhelmed by uncertainty, she felt God speak four words that changed everything:

"This isn't about you."

Together, Ashton and Marcy discuss what it means to trust God when you can't see the outcome, how faith sustains us in long seasons of waiting, the importance of Christian community, and why obedience often begins with simply taking the next step.

Whether you're a Christian mom navigating uncertainty, waiting on God for answers, considering foster care or adoption, or simply longing to grow deeper in your faith, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting the God who sees the bigger picture.

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Have you ever looked back on a difficult season and suddenly realized… God was there the whole time?

In this season finale episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever speaks directly to the woman walking through change, uncertainty, or transition - the mom, the believer, or the weary heart wondering what God is doing next.

As life shifts between seasons - children growing up, new responsibilities, unexpected endings, or fresh beginnings - it’s easy to feel anxious about what lies ahead. But Scripture reminds us that God often reveals His faithfulness in reflection.

Through the story of the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24, this episode explores why we sometimes don’t recognize God’s presence while we’re living through the very miracles we later celebrate.

If you’ve been asking:

• Where is God in this season?
• Why does change feel so hard?
• Am I missing what God is doing in my life?

This conversation will encourage your heart.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why transitions can feel spiritually unsettling
• How reflection helps reveal God’s fingerprints on your story
• The hidden ways God walks with us during difficult seasons
• Why blessings aren’t always recognizable in the moment
• How to trust God when the future feels uncertain

Whether you’re entering a new chapter, closing an old one, or simply feeling stuck in between, this episode will remind you: You were never walking alone.

Listen now and be encouraged to see your story through the lens of God’s faithfulness.

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Have you ever wished you could just stop worrying but life keeps giving you situations you can’t control?

In this honest and deeply personal episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever walks through Psalm 25 - a powerful prayer of dependence, surrender, and trust written by David during a season of distress.

If you’re a Christian mom or woman feeling overwhelmed, anxious, overstimulated, or spiritually tired, this episode is a gentle reminder that God never asked you to carry life alone.

Through personal testimony, motherhood reflections, and a verse-by-verse devotional, Ashton explores what it looks like to release control and fully rely on God even when outcomes feel uncertain.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What Psalm 25 teaches about trusting God in uncertainty
• How to surrender control when anxiety takes over
• Encouragement for overwhelmed Christian moms
• Why waiting on the Lord is never wasted time
• How prayer brings peace when circumstances don’t change immediately
• A biblical perspective on fear, surrender, and dependence on God

Whether you’re navigating parenting stress, health fears, changing seasons of life, or emotional exhaustion, this Bible study will help you refocus your heart and remember:

👉 God guides those who trust Him.

👉 You don’t have to understand the path to walk faithfully.

👉 Peace comes from dependence not control.

Press play for a calming, scripture-centered conversation designed to help you breathe, surrender, and reconnect with God.

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Have you ever stepped away from your normal routine and suddenly heard God more clearly?

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, I’m sharing the powerful spiritual lessons I experienced while attending the Favored Women Conference in Branson, Missouri — and why gatherings like this can reignite faith for Christian women in busy seasons of life.

Through teaching, worship, and deep conversations with other believers, God revealed fresh truths about abiding in Christ, finding lasting joy, and releasing control over outcomes that were never ours to carry.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What it truly means to abide in Jesus (John 15)
• Why the source you’re plugged into shapes the fruit of your life
• How God uses pruning seasons for growth and renewal
• The freedom of realizing some races aren’t yours to finish
• Finding joy even when life feels unfinished or uncertain
• Encouragement for moms, dreamers, and women navigating changing seasons

Featuring insights inspired by speakers Ginny Owens, Candace Payne (“Chewbacca Mom”), Lysa Terkeurst, and Lori Salierno-Maldonado this episode will encourage you if you feel spiritually tired, stretched thin, or unsure what God is doing in your current season.

If you’ve been craving renewal, deeper faith, or clarity about where God is leading you next — this conversation will remind you:

God is still working.

Pruning is not punishment.

And abiding in Him changes everything.

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Are you a busy Christian mom who loves God but struggles to stay consistent in your Bible reading?

Maybe you’ve tried waking up early… Maybe you feel guilty for not doing enough spiritually… Or maybe you’re just plain exhausted and wondering why your faith feels dry.

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever shares the life-changing truth about daily Bible reading for busy moms - without pressure, perfection, or unrealistic expectations.

If you’ve ever felt spiritually empty while pouring everything into motherhood, this conversation will help you understand:

• Why Scripture is spiritual nourishment for your soul
• How daily Bible reading strengthens your relationship with God
• What spiritual maturity actually looks like (and why comparison is harmful)
• Simple, realistic ways to build a Bible habit in a chaotic season of life
• How learning God’s voice brings peace, clarity, and confidence in motherhood

Through personal testimony, biblical teaching, and practical encouragement, Ashton explains why even small moments in God’s Word can completely transform your faith, joy, and parenting journey.

You don’t need a perfect quiet time. You don’t need 5 a.m. mornings. You just need to start.

If you’re ready to stop running on empty and begin filling your cup with God’s truth, this episode is for you.

Press play and discover how spending time in Scripture can bring peace into your everyday madness.

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Do you ever feel like you love your kids deeply… but parenting still feels really hard some days?

Maybe you’re exhausted. Touched out. Overstimulated. Trying to be a good Christian mom while quietly wondering:

“Why is this so hard?”

In this honest and vulnerable episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton shares a raw look into real-life motherhood — the overwhelm, the guilt, and the spiritual tension between loving our children and struggling in the daily chaos of parenting.

Through the powerful truth of 1 Corinthians 13, we explore what it actually means to love first — even when patience feels impossible and grace feels out of reach.

This episode is for the mom who:

• Feels overwhelmed by motherhood responsibilities
• Wonders if she’s failing as a parent
• Loves her children but struggles with frustration
• Needs biblical encouragement without perfection pressure
• Wants faith to meet real life

You’ll discover:

• Why love is a choice, not just a feeling
• How Scripture reframes difficult parenting moments
• Permission to be honest about motherhood struggles
• Practical ways to lead with love when emotions run high
• Encouragement for moms navigating exhausting seasons

If you’ve ever fantasized about quiet, felt guilty for needing space, or wondered whether other Christian moms struggle too…

You are not alone.

God meets us in the messy moments — and sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is simply choose love again.

Listen now and be reminded that grace covers imperfect motherhood.

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Are you a tired mom trying to keep up with school schedules, activities, family responsibilities, and your faith — only to feel completely exhausted?

In this honest and vulnerable episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever opens up about the real exhaustion many Christian moms experience in modern motherhood. From the pressure of parenting young children to the constant busyness of family life, this conversation explores why so many parents feel overwhelmed — and what God may actually be inviting us into instead.

After coming out of a peaceful holiday season filled with connection, rest, and family time, Ashton reflects on how quickly life returns to chaos — and asks an important question:

Is exhaustion really inevitable… or have we accepted a rhythm God never intended for us?

Together, we’ll talk about:

• Parenting burnout and emotional exhaustion
• The pressures placed on modern families and children
• Finding spiritual rest in the middle of busy motherhood
• How mindset shapes our experience of exhaustion
• Choosing faith, perseverance, and quiet in everyday life
• Rediscovering God’s design for rest and family rhythm

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, spiritually drained, or like you’re barely keeping up with motherhood, this episode will remind you that you are not alone — and that God meets us even in our most exhausted moments.

🙏 Come be encouraged, prayed over, and reminded that His peace is still available in the middle of the madness.

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