Momma Theologians | Christian Motherhood Ministry

It’s always alarming and jarring when our world's state reflects the true reality of the fallen place we live in. When the groans and moaning of the need for redemption are so loud, we are yet again reminded that this is not our home.

This episode is a tough one. What we’re talking about is a topic that is close to all of us; today we are talking about suffering and trials. We’ll discuss why suffering occurs, where is God in all of it, how can we know and love God through suffering and trials, and, lastly, how can we respond when we face trials and sufferings of many kinds?

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This is episode 50 – FIFTY episodes! We launched Momma Theologians- this podcast and our website- on November 1st 2021, so we- the team of writers and I-  have been stewarding this ministry for nearly five months. 

If this ministry has been a gift to you, would you take a few minutes to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? Those truly help make this podcast more accessible to mothers like you! 

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On Momma Theologians this past week, we released two episodes and essays by our Momma Theologians, Amber Thiessen and Kyleigh Dunn, that I encourage you to go back through and listen to or download.

Amber is finishing her seminary master’s degree to become a Christian therapist, and in her essay, ”Where I Never Thought I’d Be: A Momma’s Theology of Suffering”  she encourages us to deepen our faith through spiritual disciplines and to build the foundation of our faith by developing habits to give you a footing on which to stand when the storms of life come raging.

Kyleigh Dunn provides a wonderful explanation of another practical thing we can do in the midst of suffering- cry and pray out to the Lord in lament. Her podcast episode and essay is called “Learning the Language of Lament.” 

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Rachel Lynn Lawrence

Founder of Momma Theologians

Rachel delights in each day with her husband, Steve, and their three children, Isaiah, Elijah, and Ruth. She enjoys early morning quiet times, being home in their “Northwoods Eden” and deep theological study of God. She has been in Seminary her entire motherhood life, and will be completing her MDiv in 2021, with plans to pursue a DMin proceeding that. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, she worked as a Pediatric ICU nurse and specialized in bereavement and end-of-life care. Rachel has a passion for equipping fellow mothers to grow in relationship with God and believes spiritual growth can be revived in the midst of motherhood. Rachel enjoys connecting with others on Instagram (@rachellynnlawrence). Don’t hesitate to reach out to her via email at [email protected]

Momma, your suffering is not for nothing. It is doing a mysterious work in you that’s of great worth in His eyes. Cling to truth, hold on to hope and rest in his comfort. You may find yourself where you never imagined, but it’s no surprise to him. He’s got you.

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Momma Theologians Contributor

Amber Thiessen

Amber loves equipping women to navigate the chaos and calm of life’s changes by applying the gospel to everyday moments. After six years in East Africa as church planters, they’re back on the Canadian prairies where her husband serves as pastor. They have three children. You'll find her hiding behind a book, exploring with her family in the woods, or writing on her blog, In The Vine. Connect with Amber on Facebook or Instagram @thiessenamber

No matter how proficient we become at lamenting, there will always be times when our circumstances cause us to doubt God’s goodness. But when we do, we know we can turn to lament.

And there will always be a turning point, because through Christ, God is always for us.

Sometimes the crossover to trust doesn’t happen until much later.

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1.  Meditate on a Psalm of lament. Here are a few to choose from: Psalm 13, Psalm 22, Psalm 51, Psalm 56,

2.  Journal through your current pain, modeling it on Mark Vroegop’s structure of turn, complain, ask, and trust.

3. Listen to a lament such as The Sing Team’s Satisfied in You, Michael Card’s How Long, Andrew Peterson’s The Silence of God, or, for a more reflective piece, my Lament for 2020.

A Heart Set Free: A Journey to Hope through the Psalms of Lament by Christian Fox

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop

A Sacred Sorrow: Reaching Out to God in the Lost Language of Lament by Michael Card

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Momma Theologians Contributor

Kyeigh Dunn

Kyleigh Dunn is wife to Ezra and mother to three young girls. She reads obsessively, enjoys playing oboe and piano, and seeks to spread awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the church and apply theology and biblical encouragement to moms experiencing them. Kyleigh blogs at www.thesojourningdunns.wordpress.com and can be found on Instagram @kyleighrdunn or Facebook @thesojourningdunns.

There is a battle going on for the hearts of our children.

2 Timothy 4:7 says, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” As believers, we know that spiritual warfare is real and yet many of us do nothing to prepare for it. How can we fight the good fight in a battle that we aren’t prepared for?

The answer is that we cannot.

We have to prepare.

-This episode serves as a Series Intro to Morgan's upcoming essays and podcasts on the Armor of God! 

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Read Morgan's Essay, "Isolation in Motherhood | A Call To Arms" Here! 

To hear more from Morgan, download and listen to her recent conversation with another one of our Momma Theologians, Amy Fischer. In that episode, which is Season 3, Episode 13, and is called “Making Time for Bible Study”, you’ll hear more about how Morgan practically remains in God’s Word in the midst of motherhood and various life seasons. I know this episode will encourage and practically equip you!

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Momma Theologians Contributor

Morgan D. Farr

Morgan is a Texas-loving, succulent-cultivating, book nerd and aspiring author. An Army wife of 8 years, Morgan has learned to lean heavily on Christ as she walks this military life. Morgan and her husband have four young children and two fantastic dogs.

As a jack-of-all-trades Morgan is always working on projects. When she isn’t homeschooling her children, writing for Christian publications, or training her Dutch Shepherd, Morgan can be found listening to Texas country music while crafting, lifting weights, or reading. Morgan is best known for her discipline, organization, and love of turquoise jewelry.

You can connect with Morgan on her blog (morgandfarr.blogspot.com) and on all major social media platforms using her handle: morgandfarr.

Her hand was never

more holy than now,

gripped like a lifeboat

of rescue and solace,

interlaced with innocence

and tiny bone perfection,

the road-weary rudder

of empty tummies

and fitful sleeping.

Hand extended—hush, hush,

Fear suspended—sleep, sleep,

Was this how Jesus felt when

the three words winds responded to

were “Hush, be still”

and he held the ocean’s rage

within the quiet well of his wholeness?

yes

That’s how she felt when

the wailing stopped,

her body’s son relaxing

in the singular grasp

of her voice

singing out

his name.

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I have been singing my children to sleep since they were babies. As I  hold their exhaustion close to my heart, I feel God encircle me and hold me, singing to me, pulling my head close to listen to the sacred dance of mothering hearts.

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Momma Theologians Contributor

Kelsi Folsom

Kelsi Folsom is a poet and singer making her home in beautiful Kansas  City with her husband and four young children. She navigates the ups and downs of marriage and motherhood with black coffee, her library card,  and a no.2 pencil. Her essays and poems are published in Motherly,  Coffee and Crumbs, Grit and Virtue, Verily Magazine, Mothers Always  Write, Kindred Mom, and elsewhere. She is the author of three collections of poetry, Breaking the Jar (Finishing Line Press, 2022),  Buried in the Margins (Finishing Line Press, 2020), and Words the Dirt  Meant to Share (Desert Willow Press, 2018). Having lived in multiple countries and moved fourteen times since getting married, Kelsi loves encouraging women to find refreshment and comfort in the moment-by-moment friendship of Jesus Christ. She firmly believes in the power of true worship to foster healing through the embodiment of God’s unconditional love. When she isn’t cooking for family and friends, she enjoys thrifting, reading Bible commentaries, and occasionally putting her B.M. in Voice Performance to good use. Connect with her on IG @kelsifolsom and sign up for her quarterly newsletter The Shameless Beauty Digest.

Making Time for Bible Study with Momma Theologians Morgan D. Farr + Amy Fischer

As a busy momma of young children, finding time for God's word is a  constant challenge. We have great intentions, but life doesn't always let us have a consistent routine. Momma Theologians contributors Amy Fischer and Morgan Farr discuss how to make time for God's Word in the intensity of motherhood.

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This episode is part of our Bible Reading and Study series: A Lamp Unto my Feet | Abiding in the Light of God's Word to Illuminate our Lives

Here are some more Momma Theologians episodes on Bible Reading and Study we think you'd enjoy:

3 Tips for Studying the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day

So You Don't Want To Begin Reading or Studying the Bible...

So You Do Want To Begin Reading and Studying the Bible...

Pursue Biblical Literacy, Mommas

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Momma Theologians Contributors

Amy Fischer

Amy Fischer is a home educating mom of three rambunctious boys. Originally from Indiana, she now resides with her family in northwest England. Amy writes about home education and parenting on her blog, Around the Thicket. She is also the co-host of the Thinking Love podcast, a show about the Charlotte Mason approach to education. When she isn’t chasing after her boys, you will find her reading, writing, or planning her next hike.

Morgan D. Farr

Morgan is a Texas-loving, succulent-cultivating, book nerd and aspiring author. An Army wife of 8 years, Morgan has learned to lean heavily on Christ as she walks this military life. Morgan and her husband have four young children and two fantastic dogs.

As a jack-of-all-trades Morgan is always working on projects. When she isn’t homeschooling her children, writing for Christian publications, or training her Dutch Shepherd, Morgan can be found listening to Texas country music while crafting, lifting weights, or reading. Morgan is best known for her discipline, organization, and love of turquoise jewelry.

You can connect with Morgan on her blog (morgandfarr.blogspot.com) and on all major social media platforms using her handle: morgandfarr.

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Go to www.mommatheologians.com  to find articles and essays written by mothers just like you as they share stories and reflections about how they grow spiritually in Christ in the midst of motherhood.

Join our community on Instagram @mommatheologians

How to Study the Bible | with Momma Theologians Kelsi Folsom + Amy Fischer

Has your time in God's word ever felt lackluster? Momma Theologians contributors Amy Fischer and Kelsi Folsom talk about different methods of Bible study to help you dig deeper into God's Word. From inductive study and commentaries to contemplation and simply enjoying the Bible, find fresh ideas for Bible study in this episode.

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This episode is part of our Bible Reading and Study series: A Lamp Unto my Feet | Abiding in the Light of God's Word to Illuminate our Lives

You may enjoy these Momma Theologians episodes on Bible Reading and Study:

3 Tips For Studying the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day

Inductive Bible Study Method

So You Don't Want To Begin Reading or Studying the Bible...

So You Do Want To Begin Reading and Studying the Bible...

Pursue Biblical Literacy, Mommas

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Momma Theologians Contributors

Amy Fischer

Amy Fischer is a home educating mom of three rambunctious boys. Originally from Indiana, she now resides with her family in northwest England. Amy writes about home education and parenting on her blog, Around the Thicket. She is also the co-host of the Thinking Love podcast, a show about the Charlotte Mason approach to education. When she isn’t chasing after her boys, you will find her reading, writing, or planning her next hike.

Kelsi Folsom

Kelsi Folsom is a poet and singer making her home in beautiful Kansas City with her husband and four young children. She navigates the ups and downs of marriage and motherhood with black coffee, her library card, and a no. 2 pencil. Her essays and poems are published in Motherly, Coffee and Crumbs, Grit and Virtue, Verily Magazine, Mothers Always Write, and elsewhere. She is the author of three collections of poetry, Breaking the Jar (Finishing Line Press, 2022), Buried in the Margins (Finishing Line Press, 2020), and Words the Dirt Meant to Share (Desert Willow Press, 2018). Having lived in multiple countries and moved fourteen times since getting married, Kelsi loves encouraging women to find refreshment and comfort in the moment-by-moment friendship of Jesus Christ. She firmly believes in the power of true worship to foster healing through the embodiment of God's unconditional love. When she isn't cooking for family and friends, she enjoys thrifting, reading Bible Commentaries, and occasionally putting her B.M. in Voice Performance to good use. Connect with her on IG @kelsifolosom and sign up for her quarterly newsletter The Shameless Beauty Digest

Motherhood is often exhausting, and as a mother, it can seem like there’s always one more thing.

One more dirty diaper.

One more temper tantrum.

One more after-school activity.

One more pointless argument.

And when we’re dealing with one thing after another after another, motherhood can quickly feel joyless...

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Our team consists of fifteen writers and Momma Theologians, plus myself,  but it is always a joy to host and steward other’s words in this space to encourage you on in your spiritual growth.

If you are a writer and would enjoy the opportunity to be featured on our podcast, just like Tristany Corgan is featured on this one, or to have your essay published at Momma Theologians, check out our writer’s and submissions guidelines at: mommatheologians.com/writer

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Momma Theologians Guest Writer

Tristany Corgan

Tristany lives in sunny central Florida. She graduated in May 2021 with her master's degree in Biblical Exposition from Liberty University, and she works at a local Christian non-profit. She is an avid reader, amateur photographer, and self-proclaimed theology nerd, and she loves flowers, oldies music, and going to Disney World. Tristany has a passion for encouraging women to know and love the Word of God, and she writes about the Bible and theology regularly at tristanycorgan.com.

Why Study the Bible | with Momma Theologians Kyleigh Dunn + Amy Fischer

In this conversational episode, Momma Theologians contributors Amy Fischer and Kyleigh Dunn explore why we should study the Bible. We discuss what it means that God has given us the Bible, why the authors of the Bible wanted their words to be read, and how Scripture can help us grow in Christlikeness.

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If this episode resonated with you in any way, would you share it with a friend?

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This episode is part of our Bible Reading and Study series: A Lamp Unto my Feet | Abiding in the Light of God's Word to Illuminate our Lives

Here are some more Momma Theologians episodes on Bible Reading and Study we think you'd enjoy: 

Spiritual Growth for Mommas

So You Don't Want To Begin Reading or Studying the Bible...

So You Do Want To Begin Reading and Studying the Bible...

Pursue Biblical Literacy, Mommas

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Momma Theologians Contributors

Amy Fischer

Amy Fischer is a home educating mom of three rambunctious boys. Originally from Indiana, she now resides with her family in northwest England. Amy writes about home education and parenting on her blog, Around the Thicket. She is also the co-host of the Thinking Love podcast, a show about the Charlotte Mason approach to education. When she isn’t chasing after her boys, you will find her reading, writing, or planning her next hike.

Kyleigh Dunn

Kyleigh Dunn is wife to Ezra and mother to three young girls. She reads obsessively, enjoys playing oboe and piano, and seeks to spread awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the church and apply theology and biblical encouragement to moms experiencing them. Kyleigh blogs at www.thesojourningdunns.wordpress.com and can be found on Instagram @kyleighrdunn or Facebook @thesojourningdunns.

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When it comes to keeping the faith, research indicates certain theological foundational building blocks make all the difference. As parents, we can build the right theological foundation for our children during their formative years that will enable them to weather the storms of uncertainty in the years to come.

Learn more about how you can create a simple, solid, theological foundation for your children today! 

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Our team consists of fifteen writers and Momma Theologians, plus myself,  but it is always a joy to host and steward others’ words in this space to encourage you on in your spiritual growth.

If you are a writer and would enjoy the opportunity to be featured on our podcast, just like Patty and Heather are featured on this one, or to have your essay published at Momma Theologians, check out our writer’s and submissions guidelines at: mommatheologians.com/writer

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Momma Theologians Guest Writers

Patty Parker

Patty Parker attends Dallas Theological Seminary where she is pursuing a Master's in Media Art and Worship. She is wife to her sweetheart of 14 years, Marshall, and mom to her three little blessings, Dom, Charlotte Leigh, and Devin. She writes about motherhood, faith, and the delight of every day. Read more from Patty on her website or follow her on Instagram.

Heather Owen

Heather Owen is passionate about equipping women and families to intentionally study God’s Word in proper context and to learn how to love Him well with their minds as well as their heart, soul, and strength. She maintains a focus on discipleship and apologetics, especially internal apologetics. She has an M.A.T.S. in Biblical Studies, an M.I.D.S. in Executive Leadership, Discipleship, & Evangelism, an M.A.T.S. in Christian Apologetics, and has just begun work on her doctorate. She is wife to Josh, mom to 5 grown kiddos with a bonus son (in-law), and dog mom to 2 very spoiled dogs. When she isn’t nose-down in a book, you can find her coordinating shenanigans, traveling with family, or hanging out with the polar bears at the NC Zoo. You can connect with Heather in her Loving God With Your Mind Facebook group