In this week's episode, Michelle and Somer get an early start on celebrating Mother's Day as they talk through navigating the firsts we encounter as moms, such as: • the semi hot-take that over-preparation steals more joy from the moment than it actually prepares you • how the unknown gives us the opportunity for deeper dependence on the Lord • the connection between firsts and God's faithfulness • Bonus: Introducing a new segment - I Disagree With...

- If you're not a mom and debating listening or not, here's our heart that we shared in our book:

"If you're a woman and a believer, changes are that whether you have biological children or not, you will someday take on (if you haven't already) a maternal role in someone else's life. Maybe a teenager from your church you're discipling, a niece or nephew, or a young woman at work who has a strained relationship with her own family. So when we talk about motherhood here, it is not to exclude women without children, but to acknowledge, first of all, one of the grearest areas of contention in a working woman's life -- being a mom who works -- and second, to speak to our womanhood in a way much of culture is afraid to, as if it is offensive or degrading that a woman is seen as a nurturing or mothering individual. We will not participate in that narrative here because much of what the world sees as a weakness, we see as a God-given strength, as do the people in your life who depend on you for love and nurturing. But the bottom line is: when you read our stories of parenting, I pray that whether you are a mother in the traditional sense or in the spiritual sense, these stories will encourage and connect with you."

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In this week's episode, Somer and Michelle talk about the different ways we worship, including:

• how to prevent going simply through the motions of worship
• the practice of making God bigger than brokenness
• the benefits of both corporate and personal worship

Keep It/Toss It Links: Electric Water Kettle (Michelle's) Electric Water Kettle (Somer's) In the Lord, I Take Refuge by Dane Ortland

This week, Michelle + Somer tackle distraction:

• why distraction can be dangerous (both practically + spiritually)
• how to identify what is distracting you
• when good things become distractions
• what Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 12:1-2, Colossians 3:2 and Revelation 2:4-5 remind us about living distracted

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In this week's conversation, Somer and Michelle discuss:

• why it's hard to ask for help (and why that's no excuse)
• practical tips on asking for help from your husband + kids
• when to ask for help (hint: before you need it)
• the only time it's NOT okay to ask for help

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In this week's conversation, Michelle + Somer discuss understanding the Bible,

• how the Holy Spirit is the best Bible teacher
• the dynamics of studying God's Word alongside other believers
• incorporating resources in studying God's Word without relying on them completely

One additional note: Michelle shares the story of how she ended up having "the talk" with her oldest son as he was reading through Genesis. In case you listen with small kids around, wanted to give you a heads up! Recommended Resources: ESV Study Bible Christian Beliefs: 20 Basics Every Christian Should KnowVisual Theology: Seeing and Understanding the Truth about GodA Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's WordConversational Commentary on ActsConversational Commentary on Ecclesiastes Keep It/Toss It Links: EcoKind dog chews that actually last $12 Target Lamp

In this week's episode, Somer and Michelle have a candid conversation about capacity, including:

• how our capacities in different categories are unique (and that's a good thing!)
• asking the Lord to increase your capacity
• breaking down the differences between mental capacity, physical capacity + emotional capacity

Keep It/Toss It Links: Michelle's New Favorite Pants (Use code FRIEND-WP3KKL7 to save $15 on your order!)Elta MD Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen

This week (as Women's History month wraps up), Michelle & Somer have a conversation about:

• seeing others through the lens of compassion instead of judgment
• how one mother's faith + courage impacted an entire nation
• inviting someone into your friend circle before you attempt to correct their theology
• doing good quietly

Read these women's stories:

• woman at the well - John 4
• Moses' mom + sister - Exodus 2
• Priscilla - Acts 18
• generous widow - Luke 21:1-4/Mark 12:41-44

Keep It/Toss It Links:

• Meater Bluetooth Thermometer
• H+M men's t-shirt
• Loofah alternative option #1
• Loofah alternative option #2

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This week, Somer and Michelle have a conversation about:

• warning signs you're living stuck in the past

• the difference between remembering what God has done vs. what you have done

• when worry gets dressed up like productivity and control gets masked as planning 😳

• the freedom that comes when you own today + are confident God owns tomorrow

• hope for the future = hope for heaven

P.S. This week's episode was recorded while Michelle was experiencing some internet issues (that's what you get for living on a mountain) so please excuse the unusually abrupt ending. Sometimes technology isn't in our corner, but we hope you still love the conversation!

In this week's conversation, Michelle and Somer discuss:

• when God closes doors we don't understand
• God's goodness in closed doors
• moving past overwhelm when too many doors are open
• when God closes the door for you so you can hold the door for someone else

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In this week's episode, Somer and Michelle have a conversation about their unpopular opinions (on a range of silly to serious) including:

• food pairings and seltzer water

• earning the right to speak truth into someone

• the negative effect of trying to increase your influence/audience

• high-pressure female friendships

• the tension between willingness to do anything while unable to do everything

• books vs. movies

• ....and a few more!

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