Shame!  It’s real, it’s intense, and we all battle it in some form or another. Just like that of Adam and Eve, shame holds us back from being in close relationship with God.  It keeps us hiding in a place of pain and sin; preventing us from doing the good works we’ve been individually called to.  The comforting news is you’re not alone in the struggle against shame and the Good News is there is freedom to be found through Christ Jesus.  Listen in as Jenny Luttrell shares her heart and how she overcame a sinful past by saying “yes” to Jesus. 

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Whether your kids are headed to kindergarten, college-bound or somewhere in between, change can be difficult on a mother’s heart.  Listen in as we learn how to let go of control, manage our feelings of fear and embrace change by trusting the One who controls it all.  Letting go of our grip means letting God work His plan for our children, which is far greater than anything we can imagine.  Lori and Michelle give you three easy steps so you can let go and let God.  

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The mom guilt struggle is real!  Social media and society are quick to tell us what it takes to become the ideal mother.  The real question we need to ask is - what are God’s instructions for us as moms?   Thankfully, He keeps it pretty simple!  In the finale of season one, Lori and Michelle share their own mom guilt struggles and three ways we can cancel mom guilt for good.  We are certainly not perfect, but we were perfectly chosen by God to be the parent to our children.  There is no condemnation for those in Christ - that includes you, mama!

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Do you long for a more intimate relationship with God?  Have you ever felt lost in a religious routine?  Erica Goode, wife, mom and author of the blog Living A Goode Life, has been there too!  Listen in as she shares her powerful story of finding faith with honesty, humility and lots of laughs.  Erica strayed far from her childhood faith and found herself in seasons of denying and questioning the presence of God, yet He never left her side.  In the most unexpected of circumstances, Erica surrendered her heart to God and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

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Sorrow and grief are part of everyone’s story this side of Heaven.  Thankfully, there is hope and healing to be found!  By holding fast to the truth of who God is and how He loves us, we can find hope in the midst of heartbreak.  Listen in and we promise you’ll find encouragement as Kaitlyn Fiedler shares her journey through the tragic loss of her parents and siblings at the young age of 8.  Kaitlyn is now a proud mama, wife, talented blogger and a beautiful soul on a mission for God.  Her words are POWERFUL and lovely…and MUST be heard.

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Learn more about Kaitlyn and follow her at https://abeautifulbelonging.com.

Let’s do a little heart check, ladies!  Are we unknowingly falling into the self-care trap? Can something that sounds so positive really be bad?  YES!  The answer is yes! If you are anything like Lori and Michelle, you may want to reflect on how you view and practice self-care.  It is a slippery slope from caring for our personal needs to distorting our thinking and motivation into a self-focused mindset.  The true refreshment for our souls comes from time with God, not time in the spa or gym.  Self-care from a biblical perspective is the ultimate goal. 

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Learn more about Jaclyn by checking out https://courageousfitfemale.com.  Be sure to check out her episode The Self-Care Deception (Episode 46) here! You can also listen on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. 

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Armed only with love, Lori and Michelle join the global dialogue on allyship and the fight against racism and social injustices.  Together with Toya Christine, a mom, wife, strong woman of God and advocate for change, they explore the Bible and the example of Jesus as the true guidance on how we are called to respond and care for all God’s people.  

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With energy soaring and passion pumping, Lori and Michelle chat with author, mentor, mom and wife Kara Barker about her new devotional, prioritizing, finding your purpose and much more. Whether you're celebrating a hallelujah moment or going through a hiccup, Kara brings encouragement and tips on how to tackle each situation with a God-centered mindset.

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To learn more about Kara and pick up a copy of her 100-day devotional book, Hallelujahs & Hiccups, visit https://karabarker.net.  
Her book is also available at Amazon, Target, Barnes and Noble and more.

Be sure to check out Kara's 14-day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan - Hallelujahs and Hiccups.

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Has your marriage even been shook to the breaking point? Do you know someone in a struggling marriage?  Our natural response to difficult, scary and unknown situations is often fight or flight and that’s true in a marriage struggle as well.  Lindsey Price, slay-at-home mom of four, joins Lori and Michelle to share her most difficult marriage battle - and the pain and  powerful redemption that came with it.  Spoiler alert- Lindsey chose to fight!

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Christmas may look different this year, but the true celebration of Christmas remains  unchanged.  Joined by a sweet and wise friend, Lori and Michelle discuss challenges and tips for keeping Christ at the center of Christmas.  Listen in and prepare your heart for a season of hope, peace, joy and love! 

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