Make Space to Thrive

There is STILL Enough Time for a Peaceful Christmas

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✨ Feeling behind this Christmas? You won’t want to miss the encouragement in this episode.

If you’re feeling the constant tug between slowing down to worship and scrambling to “pull Christmas off,” this episode is for you. In this gentle, honest conversation, we remind weary mamas of this freeing truth: you are not the provider of Christmas—Christ already accomplished it. There is STILL enough time for peace, reverence, and real joy, even if the season hasn’t gone according to plan.

In this episode, McCauley and Shelby discuss…

  • Why the pressure to perform intensifies during December—and the mindset shift our hearts need to truly rest
  • The difference between celebrating what Christ has done and misaligned strivings
  • How children remember the spirit of the home, not a “Christmas success” checklist
  • A gentle reframe from the traditional liturgical calendar that can offer relief, margin, and worship—even in sickness, chaos, or unmet expectations

    • 🎧 Listening Note: This episode was recorded during the annual virtual Christmas Planner Party we hosted within our Evergreen Membership! 🎄

    After concluding the live podcast segment, we went on to cozy up with our hot drinks and have a lovely discussion with our Members. We were especially thankful for the wisdom on liturgical rhythms shared by our new partner, Allison Misulia, from Married and a House.

    Afterwards, we all walked through a practical planning exercise for tackling any last-minute Christmas overwhelm and enjoyed a Q&A!

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    Scripture mentioned
    • Isaiah 9:6 — “For to us a Child is born…” (Prince of Peace)
    • Matthew 1:23 — “They shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
      • Resources & next steps
      • Waiting on the Word: A poem a day for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany by Malcolm Guite
      • Liturgical calendar rhythms:
        • Advent spans November 30 - December 24
        • Christmas traditionally spans December 25 – January 6
        • The Cultivating a Peaceful Christmas Masterclass is available to our members inside the Evergreen Membership
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          If you’re finding your spirit groaning “I just want to enjoy Him and my family without feeling behind,” this episode is your cue to lay the pressure down and let Christ carry the weight of Christmas.

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