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Welcome back to the Saltworks Podcast! Last week on launch day we covered all the behind the scenes of my new book, You’re Still a Good Mom: Motherhood Surrendered to the One Who Never Fails (Even When You Feel You Have). The rest of this month, however, we’ll be having different surprise hosts to dive into the topics written in the book– we’re lovingly calling it March Motherhood Madness. So today Laura Katzenmeyer is on the show not as guest but as HOST, and we are diving into grace and compassion and truth, which all combined are powerful tools to cut off mom guilt at the root. I know yall have loved Laura’s episodes in the past, and today is no different. I can’t wait to share the episode with you, and I pray it will be life-giving to you. If you feel encouraged by today’s episode, we encourage you to send it to a friend! 

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GUYS! Today is LAUNCH DAY for You’re Still a Good Mom: Motherhood Surrendered to the One WHo Never Fails (Even When You Feel You Have). I cannot believe the day is here, and so to commemorate this occasion, I am actually not hosting. My husband Andrew is host today and we are having a conversation that is honestly just real and vulnerable about the behind the scenes of this book. We talk about how it started, the doubts and fears I faced, the imposter syndrome I fought, how the book got published, and the mom guilt I needed to uproot to even write it. We laugh, we reminisce– it’s just a fun time today, y’all, and I hope you enjoy!

If you want a copy of your own, you can order one here. 

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Friends, this episode is nothing short of life-giving. I have been so excited to share it with you. On the podcast today we have Kirby Johnson who is a licensed counselor and all around wise woman. As she shares with us her story of growing up with a transactional view of faith, we talk about overcoming legalism, letting go of shame, how to love and still set boundaries, and waiting seasons. What I love about Kirby is that she makes you feel so seen, brings real truth into the chat, and just makes me laugh. As we dive into these topics, Kirby also shares compassion and advice for those who have loved ones with addiction, answers questions around what boundaries actually are, and sheds light on some common misconceptions we might hold around topics such as waiting. Trust me, you do not want to miss this one!!

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Oh my goodness, this episode. Lydia Walker is on the podcast today, and her story is a powerful testament to the goodness of God. From His faithfulness to keep pursuing us even when we choose to go astray to His providence in His plans for us– Lydia’s story brings hope in it all. If you don’t know Lydia, she is an open book about things that she’s walked, because she truly believes in being a part of breaking chains in others’ lives. Lydia grew up as the third child in a wonderful family, and though no one put pressure on her, began to feel the pressure of expectations to live up to an elusive identity. Chasing after things of this world, Lydia doesn’t shy away from sharing that part of her life but also how she could see evidence of Him being with her even then. We talk about identities, her call to ministry, her passion for discipleship, relationships, wisdom, scripture– I just can’t wait for you to hear it!

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We’re doing something BRAND NEW today! While I usually wear the hat of ‘host’ here on the Saltworks, I also occasionally get the honor to speak at women’s events. Today, for the first time, I get to share with you a recording from the Abide in the Word Conference 2025. When we are in Christ, our salvation is firmly secured in Him. However, Jesus didn’t just come to bring eternal life but to also bring abundant life. What often keeps us from truly experiencing this is our lack of deep and personal surrender. It can become so normalized, even inside the Church sometimes, to live a segmented faith. As we ponder what this might look like in our own lives, today we’ll dive into the account found in Matthew 15 of the Canaanite woman. As we take this passage that at first glance seems strange and, frankly, kind of hard to understand, we’ll look into Jesus’s heart for this woman– and His heart for you. Because the truth is that with deep surrender comes a deep freedom when strivings cease and we begin to trust Him in every part of our lives. 

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Today marks the 80th episode for the Saltworks!! Misty Halley is on the podcast today, and it is just a beautiful story. Misty shares about her childhood that led her into a pattern of deep people-pleasing and the road she’s walked of overcoming that with the Lord. Misty also shares with us about some earlier dynamics in their marriage and how EMDR  therapy changed their relationship. Amidst it all, Misty battled an unforeseen diagnosis that has forced her to live within her limitations and depend on the Lord wholeheartedly. We also get to hear in today’s episode Misty’s passion for pouring into other women and directing retreats. This conversation is just packed with so much vulnerability, honesty, and truth that will make us stop and check our hearts. I can’t wait for you to listen!

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It’s been a minute since we have had a topic Tuesday with your favorite co-host! Lindsay Stagg is back on the podcast today and we are diving into a topic that we tend to want to avoid: forgiveness. It’s a convicting topic as we all have things all the time we are working through forgiving. Whether it’s on a small scale with those we love most, a betrayal, or forgiving what feels unforgivable, this topic is for all of us. Sometimes we avoid this topic because actually forgiving someone can feel elusive and outside of our control. Honestly, a lot of it is. That’s why we need the Lord. Today, we talk about what it is, what it is not, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why it’s important even if the relationship isn’t reconcilable. I am praying that you listen and are encouraged. Lindsay brings so much truth and also compassion into this conversation that I really feel will be a balm to your heart. 

If you loved the conversation and wanted to look into the resources Lindsay mentioned, check them out below! 

Listen to the Tim Keller sermon here:

https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/forgiveness-and-reconciliation/

Order Lysa TerKeurst’s Forgiving What You Can’t Forget here.

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We have the sweetest soul on the podcast today. Britten Lightsey is just the epitome of kindness and gentleness, but her story didn’t always feel that way. Losing her dad at a young age and then her mom at age 13, Britten found herself in deep grief for her parents and in search for a place of belonging. Fighting identity crisis and learning to cope despite grief, loss, and anger, Britten shares her story with us today of finding that ultimate belonging in Jesus Christ. Britten is a wife to her high school sweetheart and a mom to two boys, so her story also highlights walking through postpartum seasons and even postpartum depression. In it all, Britten just brings a light and a hope in her story as she points everything to the goodness of the Lord. 

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I loved my conversation with Ashley Minor, and I finally get to share it with you! Ashley and I met last January at the Abide Conference and kept contact through social media. This January– one year later– I get to share her story with you, and it is sobeautiful. Ashley grew up with lots of change from a young age, and with so many variables constantly shifting, basketball became the one constant. Going into college, Ashley felt like basketball was her ticket– until things fell through. Now a speaker, podcaster, and writer, Ashley shares the beautiful picture of learning to trust God and relinquish her plans to Him in every area, the life change that came through mentorship, her work with FCA, and how to wait well on the Lord. You’re going to absolutely love her and her wisdom, so press play and take notes!

If you loved hearing from Ashley and want to hear more, make sure to follow her on Instagram and her podcast Minutes to Hours: 

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Thank you to our partners for today’s episode Daily Press and Northeast Imaging. 

As you get back into your routine and begin new habits, stop by Daily Press for a hot pressed sandwich, a hot cup of coffee, or try one of their delicious soups of the day. 

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Listen, ya’ll are not ready! We are starting 2025 off with a bang. Jordy Mckaskle is on the show today, and we are diving deep into the art of surrender. As Jordy unfolds parts of his story with us, diving into failed dreams and hardships he’s walked, he teaches throughout how to be brutally honest with God– and consequently, how to allow God to be brutally honest with us. However, it it all, Jordy highlights the immense compassion of the Lord even in those moments we fall apart. In it all, I feel that Jordy paints the picture of how to remain in the Lord– even when life doesn’t look the way we thought. We also talk about Jordy’s vision for a new and upcoming 20s and 30s ministry called The Bridge. If you are in your 20s or 30s (yes, that includes late 30s), if you’re out of college, and whether you’re married or single, children or no, The Bridge is for you. Listen to hear more about it, and I cannot wait for you to hear Jordy’s story. 

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