Have you ever felt hidden? Unnoticed? Behind?

In this devotional-style episode, Courtney shares a powerful reminder: just because a season feels quiet doesn't mean God is absent.

Drawing from Psalm 1, the lives of Elizabeth, Joseph, and even Jesus, Courtney explores how Scripture reframes hidden seasons — not as wasted time, but as preparation time.

If you're a mom who feels:

• unseen in your daily routines

• forgotten in your prayers

• behind compared to everyone else

• stuck in a repetitive season

This episode will gently remind you:

Roots grow deeper in winter. Fruit comes in season. And nothing surrendered to God is ever wasted.

Scripture Referenced:

• Psalm 1:1–3

• Luke 1:25

• Genesis 50:20

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After a few unexpected weeks off the air, The Mom Show is back, and this episode is a heart-to-heart about what happens when life forces a pause.

Behind the scenes, technical issues required time, patience, and prayer. At the very same time, our kitchen was being completely remodeled. It was chaotic, inconvenient, and unfinished.

And it felt like the perfect metaphor for motherhood.

In this comeback episode, Courtney shares what the pause taught her, how resistance can actually be refinement, and why seasons of "demolition" don't mean defeat.

If you're in a season where something feels disrupted, delayed, or torn apart, this conversation will remind you that sometimes God is strengthening the foundation before He builds something new.

In this episode:

• Why pauses don't equal failure

• What resistance can reveal about your calling

• The motherhood parallels between remodeling and refinement

• The new rhythm of The Mom Show moving forward

• What you can expect in this next season

This year, you can expect: ✔ Two thoughtful interviews each month ✔ One practical or devotional episode ✔ One lighter, relatable mom-life conversation

Some weeks we'll go deep. Some weeks we'll laugh. Some weeks we'll talk about parenting in the digital age, marriage under pressure, adult children, burnout, identity, and faith in the chaos.

Because motherhood is layered — and so is this show.

If this episode resonates, be sure to subscribe and share it with a mom who may be in her own "remodel" season.

Welcome to a new season of The Mom Show.

This episode is a replay of one of our most impactful conversations from 2025, re-released because its message is still needed today.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Courtney sits down with Cara Shine, a mom, teacher, and believer with a remarkable testimony of finding Jesus in the midst of chaos and fear.

Raised in the Jewish faith, Cara spent much of her early life feeling rejected and judged by the Christians around her. The bullying she endured as a child left lasting scars, shaping her view of Jesus and her sense of belonging.

But everything changed in the fall of 2002, during the terrifying three-week reign of the DC sniper attacks. As a young mom and schoolteacher paralyzed by anxiety, Cara encountered Christians who showed her the true heart of Christ through love, kindness, and courage.

What followed was what she calls a "Holy ripple effect" that transformed her life, her faith, and her purpose.

Cara's story is one of redemption, identity, and bold obedience. If you've ever been afraid to share your faith, unsure of how to reflect Jesus to others, or burdened by the actions of those who misrepresented Him, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Cara's early experiences with antisemitism and religious bullying

• How the 2002 sniper attacks became the turning point in her faith journey

• The bravery of "quiet Christians" who helped her meet the real Jesus

• What it looks like to raise children who reflect Christ well

• How to discern when to speak boldly and when to simply listen

• The "Holy ripple effect" of living out your faith authentically

• Encouragement for moms afraid to share their faith

Verse Shared: "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." —John 13:35 (NIV)

Connect with Cara:

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This episode is a replay of one of our most impactful conversations from 2025, re-released because its message is still needed today.

In today's powerful episode, ESPN reporter and author Lauren Sisler opens up about the heartbreaking loss of both her parents—just five hours apart—from opioid addiction. For years, Lauren carried the shame and silence of their story, afraid the truth would tarnish their legacy. But through grief, therapy, faith, and deep personal reflection, she found freedom and purpose in the very story she once tried to hide.

Now, Lauren uses her voice to break the stigma around addiction and mental health, encouraging others to fall in love with their story—even the hard, messy, and painful parts.

You'll hear about:

• The day Lauren's life changed forever and how she survived it

• Why she kept her parents' addiction a secret for 10 years

• The redemptive role her Aunt Linda played in stepping in as a mother figure

• How telling the truth became the gateway to healing

• What it means to fall in love with your story

• Her 30-second message to her parents

Whether you're walking through addiction personally, loving someone who is, or simply struggling to reconcile your own story you'll find hope, grace, and strength in this conversation.

Lauren Sisler is a two-time Emmy-winning ESPN sports reporter, national keynote speaker, and author of Shatterproof.

Follow Lauren: 📱 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X: @LaurenSisler 📖 Book: Shatterproof

If you or someone you love is battling addiction, please know: you are not alone, and healing is possible.

• SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7, free & confidential): 📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 🌐 samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

• National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR): narronline.org

• Celebrate Recovery – Christ-centered 12-step support groups: celebraterecovery.com

• Adult & Teen Challenge USA – Faith-based residential recovery programs: teenchallengeusa.org

• Hope for Hurting Parents – Support for parents with children facing addiction or mental health issues: hopeforhurtingparents.com

• Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8

• Website: www.courtneydoyleministries.com

• Join the MOM 101 Facebook Group: Click here

This episode is a replay of one of our most impactful conversations from 2025, re-released because its message is still needed today.

HELP! I'm a Mom Who Lives Unashamed

Missy shares her powerful story of finding freedom after years of carrying the secret of a past abortion. In this tender conversation, she and Courtney talk about control, shame, healing, and the hope that comes from surrendering our stories to Jesus. If you're a mom carrying something heavy—this episode will remind you that you're not alone, and God can use your pain for His purpose.

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

• Surrendering the Secret: https://surrenderingthesecret.com

• Courtney's Website: www.courtneydoyleministries.com

• Join the MOM 101 Facebook Group: Click here

• Follow on Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8

Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8 Website: www.courtneydoyleministries.com Join the MOM 101 Facebook Group: Click here

Connect with Missy

Facebook: Connect with Missy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhertless/

This episode is a replay of one of our most impactful conversations from 2025, re-released because its message is still needed today.

In today's powerful episode, Courtney sits down with Trina Stegemann, who bravely shares her story of believing the lie that abortion was a "quick fix." What began as a secret carried through college became a lifelong journey of grief, shame, redemption, and healing through Jesus.

Trina opens up about the trauma she endured, the lies she believed, and how God gently led her toward freedom through forgiveness, community, and grace. Together, Courtney and Trina talk about the unseen pain many women carry, the courage it takes to step into the light, and the truth that you are never beyond God's redemption.

Whether you've personally walked this road or love someone who has, this episode will remind you that Jesus is enough, His grace covers it all, and healing is possible — no matter how long it's been.

• Trina's story of trauma, secrecy, and finding freedom through Christ

• Why abortion is not the "quick fix" culture claims it to be

• How shame and silence keep women from healing — and how to break free

• The role of faith-based healing programs like Rachel's Vineyard and Surrendering the Secret

• How God redeems even our deepest pain and uses our stories for His glory

• Practical encouragement for women still holding this secret in silence

Genesis 50:20 (NIV)

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."

If you're walking this same road or carrying a secret abortion, please know this: You are not alone. There is hope and healing through Christ. Reach out to:

• Rachel's Vineyard

• Surrendering the Secret

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This episode is a replay of one of our most impactful conversations from 2025, re-released because its message is still needed today.

Dancing Through the Dark: Kimberly Haar on Trauma, Healing, and Hope

What happens when your entire world shatters in an instant? In this tender and powerful episode, licensed therapist, speaker, and author Kimberly Haar shares her personal story of surviving a traumatic assault and kidnapping—and the journey of healing that followed.

Kimberly takes us into her most vulnerable moments, from walking through unthinkable pain to meeting God under a pergola in a sacred dance of surrender and trust. With raw honesty and deep faith, she reminds every woman that healing is possible and your story is not over.

Whether you're walking through trauma, carrying hidden grief, or feeling stuck in survival mode—this episode offers truth, encouragement, and a path toward hope.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content related to abuse and trauma. Please listen with care.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• Kimberly's powerful testimony of survival and spiritual healing

• How trauma impacted her identity—and how God rebuilt it

• What surrender looked like in the most broken places

• Why healing requires both faith and practical tools

• A message of hope for every woman who feels unseen or beyond repair

Resources Mentioned:

• Kimberly's book: Healing from Life's Deepest Hurts

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org | 1-800-799-SAFE

Connect with Kimberly Haar:

• Website: kimberlyhaar.com

• Instagram: @kimberlyhaar

Connect with Courtney:

Website~Instagram~Facebook~MOM 101 Facebook Group

This year on The Mom Show, we've talked about estranged children, overwhelming diagnoses, addiction, abortion, shame, grief, unmet expectations, and longing. And as I reflected on all of it, a question from a mentor stopped me in my tracks:

What is God asking you to surrender, and what is He inviting you to embrace?

In this solo episode, I share how God answered that question for me, and how He gently showed me the difference between living in absence and choosing presence. I reflect on the losses I've experienced this year, the temptation to let absence be the loudest voice in our story, and the invitation God keeps extending to remain present with Him, even when answers don't come.

We also look to Mary, the mother of Jesus, standing at the foot of the cross. A powerful picture of faith that doesn't fix or flee, but stays. Sometimes faith doesn't look like clarity or strength. Sometimes it looks like presence.

This episode is for the mom who is:

• Ending the year weary

• Carrying grief or disappointment

• Feeling overwhelmed by expectations

• Longing for peace but unsure where to find it

You don't have to carry everything into the new year. You're allowed to lay things down.

Reflection Question: What is God asking you to surrender? And what is He inviting you to embrace?

I pray this episode meets you right where you are—and reminds you that presence is a holy gift.

Connect with Courtney: Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8 Website: www.courtneydoyleministries.com Join the MOM 101 Facebook Group: Click here

What do you do when the kids leave the nest and your parents start needing more care—at the same time?

In this candid and grace-filled episode, Courtney is joined by author, caregiver, and empty nest mentor Ruthie Gray, who opens up about the often-untold realities of the "sandwich season." From worrying about her adult children's choices to navigating the emotional weight of caregiving, Ruthie shares the wisdom, boundaries, and faith that have helped her rediscover purpose after parenting.

If you've ever thought:

• HELP! I'm a mom who worries constantly…

• HELP! I feel lost now that my house is quiet…

• HELP! I'm raising kids while caring for aging parents…

Then this episode is a must-listen.

Together, Courtney and Ruthie unpack:

• Why letting go of adult kids feels harder than expected

• How your identity can't be wrapped up in your child's decisions

• The practical and spiritual tools that anchor you through transition

• Why rediscovering your passions matters

• And what it means to let God grow both you and your child—without your hands all over it

This is one of those honest, rich conversations every mom needs in her earbuds. Grab a tissue and your journal—you're going to feel seen, encouraged, and reminded that God is growing you, too.

• Ruthie's book: Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose

• Her podcast: Sandwich Season Sanity

• Connect with Ruthie: RuthieGray.com

"In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." —Colossians 2:3

Connect with Courtney: Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8 Website: www.courtneydoyleministries.com Join the MOM 101 Facebook Group: Click here

Guest: Dr. Karen Snow, Naturopathic Doctor & Author of Infertility Lies

In this powerful and tender episode of The Mom Show, Courtney sits down with Dr. Karen Snow—a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and author—who shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, miscarriage, IVF, and ultimately adoption.

Karen opens up about what it was like to feel broken, stuck, and ashamed as she wrestled with a longing to become a mother. She candidly unpacks the emotional, spiritual, and physical toll of infertility, and how surrendering the outcome became her unexpected path to peace.

As both a mom who has lived it and a doctor who now supports women walking the same path, Karen offers compassionate insight, practical wisdom, and biblical encouragement for anyone struggling with infertility—or simply struggling to trust God's timing.

You'll hear:

• The identity-shaking lies many women believe during infertility

• How to shift from control to surrender

• The emotional impact of IVF, miscarriage, and adoption

• The power of community and support groups

• How faith can be a lifeline when motherhood feels out of reach

Whether you're in the midst of infertility, supporting someone who is, or just needing a reminder that your worth is not defined by what you produce—this episode is for you.

Karen's Book: Infertility Lies Buy on Amazon (insert actual link if different)

Instagram: @infertilitylies Website: Snow Naturopathic

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