Right There With You

Today's special guest is the delightful Kathi Lipp as we talk about her new book, Ready for Anything. I can't think of a more timely topic in the midst of a pandemic. Let's talk practical ways moms can realistically prepare for any emergency. Listen in.

Last week's episode shared some of the story of author Anna LaBaron's escape from a polygamist cult. Her book, The Polygamist's Daughter, shares more. Today, we talk about how a friend was instrumental in leading her to hope and healing and how that applies to anyone needing to recover from trauma.

Today's extended episode features a fascinating conversation with author Anna LaBaron. Her book, The Polygamist's Daughter, is the tale of healing and hope from trauma, abuse, and neglect, growing up in a polygamist cult. 

Sometimes the things we learn early in our mom-journey get lost in our memories. Like thinking we will get so much accomplished with all this time at home. Let's talk about just how much grace we need to weather these uncertain times. Listen in.

The song "The World Turned Upside Down" from Hamilton keeps coming to mind this week. We are living in uncertain times, moms, but we can trust in how faithful God is. And, perhaps, he's made you the mom you are for such a time as this.

This week's podcast is coming out early this week because life is crazy right now. We are living in unprecedented times and our kids are looking to us to lead without fear. Listen in.

Nobody warns us that this amazing job of motherhood can consume us so completely. While the title of mom is one of the best I've ever had, I am still so much more. So are you. Let's talk about that today. Listen in.

When life is hard, when it stinks, quitting sometimes sounds amazing. Running away from home and pretending we don't need to adult is a frequent daydream of mine. But quitting isn't an option so what now? Let's talk about how to keep going.

This month I've shared a lot of encouragement to make space for delightful things that bring rest, refreshing, and renewal to your life. Does that idea sound impossible? I get that. Let's talk about that tension today.

Moms, lets be honest. We stink at taking breaks. We feel every one needs to include doing something productive or we have to have finished all the work before we earn rest. That's just crazy. Let's talk about why.