Where are my working moms at? I'm not gonna lie... this is a tricky tension. As mothers, we deal with guilt, pressure, comparison, and exhaustion on the regular, and that only intensifies when we work (whether from home or outside of the home). That's why I wanted to share some life-giving practical tips that I implement in my own life. My prayer is that you'll walk away from this episode with a more grace-filled approach to mothering and working, and also the hope that you can be a present mom and still do the work God has called you to.

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How do we know when it's time to move on from that relationship, friendship, or situationship? How do we know if we've been living in a pattern of bitterness? How can we walk in forgiveness? Lauren Vanderlinden is a sweet online friend, and someone whose path I have miraculously connected with (you'll hear our small-world meeting story). She's the author of a book all about moving on, healing, leaning on God's justice instead of revenge, and so much more. If you're hurting, or have been hurt before, and need a practically biblical conversation on how to move on, forgive, and live lighter, you're in the right place.

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Because it was just THAT good last year, we're replaying and resharing an episode all about entering a new year. In this episode, you'll learn a non-overwhelming, grace-filled way to approach the New Year and live with rhythm and resolution. How can we look back at this last year, learn from it, and move forward with God in a new one? How can we make plans, set intentions, and dream about our lives while still living surrendered and trusting God in the unknown? You'll hear practical truths from God's Word as well as 10 questions that you can ask yourself in all areas - spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

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"Gospel mom" is a title we all want as mothers, right? But sometimes that can be easier said than done. Emily Jensen, author, wife, mother, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood, is gracing us with her presence AGAIN, but this time, we're talking about how to center our motherhood on the gospel, and not the culture around us. We answer questions like, "How do we sift through all the voices on social media and in the world and figure out who is worth listening to?" and "How do we make biblical decisions as mothers in the day to day?" and "How to stop comparing ourselves to other mothers?"

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Giving you a sneak peek into what I've been LOVING lately - everything from a simmer pot and chocolate chip cookie recipe to what God has been teaching me this Advent season. You're in for a treat! This episode is full of amusing practicals, favorite products, and spiritual truths. Join me for the last episode of this Christmas miniseries and make sure to listen to the two episodes before this if you haven't!

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We're a few days into Advent, but you're not too late! Jess Wolstenholm, VP of Education and Research for Minno (our family's favorite Christian streaming service for kids), is pouring wisdom into this Advent season - how to simplify Advent, intentional practices to try, and how to explain the deeper meaning of Christmas to littles. This conversation is for you and Advent is for you - a gift to keep us centered and togethered in community during the most wonderful time of the year.

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Is it possible to enjoy the glitz, glamour, fun, and gifts of Christmas without being CONSUMED by them? It's the first day of the 3-part Christmas series here on the podcast, and I'm so excited to kick it off with a solo conversation about how to not be overwhelmed by the gift guides, budgets, you name it - and instead, behold Jesus. I'm talking to the one who feels like this year is anything but simple and giving some biblical and practical truth on how to keep what's first, well... first.

I'll see you here next week for the second episode of the Christmas series, all about what Advent is, how it's really not that complicated, and how to integrate it with your family. You don't want to miss it. Make sure to subscribe and follow the show.

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Thankfulness is often a FIGHT. Time to put our boxing gloves on and step into the ring with the enemy. In honor of Thanksgiving right around the corner, join me for a solo episode all about how to fight for thankfulness when gratitude feels impossible. We're talking about how gratitude and grief can coexist, scriptural thankfulness (basing it off of truth, not circumstances), practical ways to flex your "gratitude muscle" and so much more. I just know this short but powerful conversation will leave you with a fresh, heavenly perspective and good news that gratitude is worth the fight.

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This episode feels like a warm cup of tea! Sally Clarkson, the sweet mother-figure/mentor we all need, is on the show to give us her hard-won advice from walking with Jesus and living a well-lived life. From her lessons in Oxford, England, you'll walk away with encouragement on how to leave a lasting legacy, loving people like Jesus, how to become others-serving, gathering perspective and wisdom, and bonus: you'll hear some of her tips for the upcoming generation.

As we step into the holiday season especially, let this be inspiration to be others-minded and leave a legacy and mark on our lives and the people we come across for the gospel.

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What does it *practically* mean to set our eyes higher? We're told as Christians to look to Christ, but how can we do that in a world constantly bombarded with social media, headlines, negative press, and distractions? My friend (and returning guest, whohoo!) Whitney Lowe is here to talk about how to disrupt our scrolls with Jesus' truth, biblical perspective on insecurity, capacity, abundance, burn-out, and so much more. Perspective is really everything, and we have the best in Jesus Christ, so tune in for encouragement on how to slow our anxiety and return to truth again and again.

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