So God Made a Mother

Leslie and Carolyn look back at Season 1 of the podcast, take a trip down Christmas memory lane, and look forward to a new series in Season 2. Oh, and Leslie cries (duh). 

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What’s inside the heart of a mother? Our good friend and So God Made a Mother contributor Kierra Tate Henderson gives us a glimpse of its beauty in this honest conversation about raising four Black sons. What is her prayer, both for her family and for all of us as we approach a new year full of promise and potential? 

Join us for honest talk and a life-giving dose of the beauty Kierra adds to the world. 

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As mothers, we juggle a lot: schedules, careers, kids, partners…and sometimes, our own mental health. Her View From Home Creative Director Casey Huff joins the podcast to talk about the mental load of motherhood when mental health is involved. She opens up about her struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety, what it’s really like to see a therapist, and why having someone you can let your guard down around is absolutely vital. 

Will I ever feel like myself again? If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, this one is for you. 

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They say kids don’t come with a manual—but what if teenagers did? You might call author, mom of five, and all around delightful human Amy Betters-Midtvedt a walking, talking resource for raising teens. She shares some of the mistakes she’s made navigating those years so many parents fear, and what she thinks is the most important skill to keep in your teen tool belt. 

There’s beauty in this stage too—pull up a seat at the table with Amy and let’s lean into it together. 

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As Thanksgiving nears, gratitude gets all the attention—but sometimes life is hard and feeling thankful feels impossible. How do you make space for both gratitude and grief? Kelsey Scism shares her powerful story of loss and love, and tells us how God used it to draw her closer—and how He can do the same in your own seasons of heartache.

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When your mom is in heaven, the holiday season can feel impossible to face. Mande Saitta knows that grief all too well—she lost her mom just weeks before the holidays three years ago.

What does that first Thanksgiving or Christmas feel like without your mother?

How do you manage the grief and still leave room for joy?

How does a motherless daughter desperately heal her hurting heart?

Whether you still have your mom or you’re clinging to the memories this season, Mande’s heartfelt and hope-filled perspective will speak to your soul.

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What is it like to be a military family in today’s world? Emily Solberg is a wife and a mom who knows firsthand—and she joins the podcast to give us a glimpse into the mental load of military motherhood.

Plus we talk about the age-old idea of mothers juggling it all. Are we really doing it all, or is there a facade we still need to break through…and how the heck do we do that anyway?

It’s time for some honest talk with a mom who gets it.

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The day Celeste Yvonne quit drinking, she thought she might have been dying. That moment brought clarity to the young mother and wife—and sparked a passion to shed light on the pervasive mommy wine culture and its dangerous effects on overwhelmed and under supported mothers.

As the holidays near, the pressure to drink can intensify. Learn what you can do as you head to or host holiday parties, and what you should ask yourself before you grab that glass of wine or beer. 

And if it’s not about the wine, what is it about? The answer might surprise you. 

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Mothers are givers—but they need to take care of themselves too. Brea Schmidt joins the podcast to talk about self-care, and why women owe it to themselves to make it a priority in their lives. 

But what does self-care actually look like, and when on earth will I find the time for it in my busy life? Brea shares some simple steps that can make a big impact—no spa day required—and reveals the one question she asks herself every morning that changed everything. 

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You loved the bestselling book, now meet the women behind the stories! So God Made a Mother author and Her View From Home founder Leslie Means teams up with editor-in-chief Carolyn Moore to kick off the So God Made a Mother Podcast. Get ready to be inspired, have a few laughs, and learn how Season 1 is going to connect you to friends you didn’t know you needed.

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