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Ep. 80: Nobody is Killing It All the Time (Priorities and Preparation for Seasons of Limited Capacity)
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10/16/24 • 33 min
It’s easy to see someone doing well in an area (or multiple areas) and assume they’re killing it in every other arena as well.
The truth is, while we strive for the balance of doing all things excellently to the glory of God, we often found our capacities particularly limited during certain seasons and generally limited all the time (bc no one is good at everything).
Whether we are unusually busy (where I find myself right now), postpartum, solo-parenting, or something else altogether, we find ourselves needing to focus on the main things while being forced to let other areas go for a time.
When we are careful to prioritize the needful things and prepare our hearts with reasonable expectations, we can still thrive through seasons of limited capacity while recognizing everyone will find themselves in a similar boat at some point—and the Lord can still use us all!
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Bible References:
Psalm 118:24
Romans 3:23
Romans 10:9
Romans 2:8-9
Romans 6:1
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Ep. 4: Filling Our Kids' Love Tanks (It's Not As Complicated It Seems!)
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02/01/23 • 28 min
One of the most common FAQs that I receive is, "How do you lavish individual attention on ten kids?" Or, conversely, "How do *I* connect well with my kids of any number?" Finding ways to fill our kids' love tanks on a daily basis boils down to one key concept: intentionality. In this episode, I address how we specifically go about making sure all of our kids feel seen and loved in our home and also provide lots of practical (UNcomplicated) suggestions for anyone who's feeling a bit frazzled at the pressure to "get it right" in the kid-connection department. Hint: It's not as tricky as some people make it seem.
I mention the Penny Reward System in this episode, in case you want to check it out.
Ep. 18: An Uncomfortable Truth About Kids (If They Don't Feel Like Blessings, It Might Be Our Fault)
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05/16/23 • 30 min
One of the most popular narratives I hear in person and on social media is that mothers are victims of their children's "nonsense." I get that perspective and sometimes *feel* the same way, as it can absolutely give major "you're doing this on purpose" vibes when your two-year-old calmly eats his yogurt, only to throw the half-empty container on the ground and SCREECH at the top of his lungs the moment you tell him it's time to leave for church--splattering your dress and the kitchen with white goo in what is obviously a planned attempt to take the last shred of your sanity.
The truth: Very young (and even some older) children respond to the impulses (some of them sinful) that drive their urges, and, while they can be incredibly empathetic and sweet, often couldn't care less how their behavior affects us. They're not "bullying" us. We are not at their mercy.
HOWEVER.
If we fail to recognize our role in investing very intentionally in their instruction, moral growth, knowledge of Scripture + the Lord, and training in both self-discipline and righteousness, chances are, no matter how many times we remind ourselves that "children are a blessing from the Lord, " they still won't feel like they are.
The Bible has a fair bit to say about children who bring shame to their parents and are a source of sorrow to their fathers and mothers. And while there's no perfect formula of "this amount of input produces this kind of results," the fact is that, sometimes, our children's not feeling like blessings in a particular moment has way less to do with their bad habits and more to with our lack of fortitude in helping to train them through those struggles.
If you're interested in practical steps for making strides toward raising kids you love AND like--kids who are both a blessing because God says so and feel like a blessing because of the efforts you've invested to help them grow in good habits, then this episode is for YOU!
Bible references:
Matthew 19:14
Psalm 127:3
Psalm 127:5
Proverbs 10:1
Deuteronomy 6:6-8
Matthew 7:14
Ephesians 6:4
1 Kings 1:5-6
2 Samuel 15
2 Samuel 18:33
Job 42:2
1 Kings 1:32-34
Proverbs 19:26
1 Samuel 3:1-8-4:22
1 Samuel 8:3
Genesis 6:5
Proverbs 22:6
Proverbs 15:20
Galatians 6:9
Proverbs 23:22-25
Deuteronomy 31:6
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Ep. 61: Is the Child Free Movement Biblical? (A Chat with Jennifer Flanders)
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04/03/24 • 66 min
“Child free” is a phrase that populates comment sections on social media, Reddit threads, news articles, and more.
It’s more than a little trendy to at least entertain the idea of forgoing having children altogether.
But is it biblical?
I sit down with my good friend, Jennifer Flanders from
Flanders Family Home Life, chat about the biblical implications of a child-free lifestyle.
We also chat all things birth control and what it looks like to live a surrendered life before the Lord—in every area, including, but not limited to, our fertility.
Jennifer is one of my favorite humans on the planet, and I know you’ll appreciate her wisdom!
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Bible References:
Ephesians 5:15
Psalm 127
Psalm 128
Genesis 1:28
Proverbs 3:5-6
1 Corinthians 7:2
Matthew 6:19-21
Proverbs 16:9
Jeremiah 29:11
1 Corinthians 7
Genesis 38
Luke 23:29
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Ep. 73: Tighten Your Tinkler (A Chat About Pelvic Floor Health with Jenn Lormand)
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08/21/24 • 30 min
Ever heard the term prolapse? Or struggled to sneeze without peeing on yourself?
Then, this episode is for you!
Join us as we chat about why kegels can be a really bad idea, Google is the wrong place to go for prolapse advice, and even medical professionals don’t often have real solutions to our struggles.
But take heart because God made our bodies capable of healing, and it starts with your willingness to learn about + engage with this not-so-fun but oh-so-important topic!
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Ep. 44: When Gratitude Feels Hard (Our Actions Must Lead Our Feelings)
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11/22/23 • 23 min
Have you ever felt like you have nothing to be grateful for? That your circumstances are too miserable to bear and that any attempt at thankfulness would be faking it?
The Bible makes it clear that it is God’s will for us to practice continual thankfulness, and yet it also gives us lots of room for grief and sadness when life is so hard.
Be encouraged that it is really is possible to honor God with our gratitude, even when we feel too weak to praise Him and even when our emotions feel the opposite of thankful.
In this episode, we talk about a perspective shift that helps us to view gratitude rightly and to view even the most frustrating people in our lives through a lens of thankfulness.
Praise God that He honors even our stumbling toward obedience in this area with the ability to keep going on the narrow path, even when we don’t feel like we have the strength to take another step.
Bible References:
Psalm 127:3
Lamentations 3:22-23
Romans 6:1-2
Ephesians 4:2
2 Corinthians 10:5
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
1 Peter 2:23
Deuteronomy 31:6
2 Corinthians 9:11
Romans 7:19-25
Links:
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Ep. 3: A Case for Being "Unoffendable"
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01/25/23 • 26 min
In a world where hyper-sensitivity to even a whiff of offense permeates many social interactions--both in person and online--the Bible calls us to something radical: overlooking offense (being what I term "unoffendable" in this episode). This is not a case for "stuffing emotions" or "ignoring wrongdoing" but rather looking for ways to be an overcomer in Christ rather than a victim of our circumstances or others' unkindness--an invaluable skill not only in motherhood but in every area of our lives!
Ep. 33: Therapy and Jesus? (A Chat With Bible-Believing Licensed Counselor, Amy Waters)
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09/06/23 • 67 min
In a therapy-centric culture, it can be hard to differentiate between biblical truth and secular psychology (some aspects of which are at complete odds with each other). Anytime I speak to the importance of addressing this phenomenon from a biblical perspective, I get one of two responses: 1. “Thank you for speaking up,” or 2. “Please don’t talk about this. You’ll keep people from getting the help they need.”
So, which is it? Is it possible to question the “everybody needs therapy” narrative and examine it in the light of Scripture without hindering those who really do need professional counseling?
To help answer that question, I invited my friend, Amy Waters, who is a Bible-Believing professional counselor and owner of her own wellness practice called Living Well, on the show to discuss things like the overuse of the Three Ts (therapy, triggers, and trauma), what it looks like to shine the light of Capital T Truth on them, and how we can discern if we need therapy or just need to find better community.
I love her compassionate, measured, and, above all, biblical approach to this topic, and I think everyone who listens to this conversation will benefit greatly from the back-and-forth between two women who love the Lord first and really want to see women (and everyone else!) thrive in their God-given callings, however that can best be achieved in a biblical way.
P.S. I mention in this episode that Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad comes out next week, BUT, that’s actually THIS week. It released yesterday, and is available just about everywhere books are sold!
Bible References:
Colossians 3:17
2 Peter 1:3
John 11:38-44
Proverbs 27:6
James 3:16
Matthew 12:34
Isaiah 28:27-29
Proverbs 25:2
Deuteronomy 31:6
Hebrew 6:19
Matthew 24:13
Romans 5:4
1 Corinthians 3:19
Romans 12:15
Psalm 34:8
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Ep. 70: The Opt-Out Family (Challenging Cultural Tech Norms for Our Kids with Erin Loechner.)
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06/12/24 • 48 min
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to unplug from all “smart” devices and return to the simplicity of a landline and a knock on the screen door?
Erin Loechner brings her passion for educating families on ways to avoid common technological pitfalls, as well as her love of slow living to the show today for a fascinating conversation with someone truly willing to practice what she preaches.
Plus, I love the fact that she brings all of her stories and data back to God’s Word and His Truth.
Guest Info: Erin Loechner
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Bible References:
Psalms 33:4-5
Ecclesiastes 1:9
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Ep. 8: Talking Toddlers (They're a Handful AND a Blessing) - Part 1
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03/01/23 • 29 min
Yes, toddlers are hard. And infuriating. And crazy-making.
But they're also adorable and winsome and a great big mirror of our own shortcomings and impatience.
I've parented ten toddlers so far, and I can attest to both their challenges and their many rewards. I pray that these two episodes will encourage and equip you to approach your relationships with your toddlers in a biblical way that honors God and bucks our culture's negativity toward children in general but, perhaps especially, very small ones.
We all know that just because something (or someone!) is hard does not mean it (he/she) is bad. And toddlers have some of the greatest potential for "hard goods" in every mama's life if she will only reject the narrative that they are something to be "gotten through" instead of an amazing opportunity for growth and joy and "professional development."
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How many episodes does M Is for Mama Podcast have?
M Is for Mama Podcast currently has 84 episodes available.
What topics does M Is for Mama Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on M Is for Mama Podcast?
The episode title 'Ep. 80: Nobody is Killing It All the Time (Priorities and Preparation for Seasons of Limited Capacity)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on M Is for Mama Podcast?
The average episode length on M Is for Mama Podcast is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of M Is for Mama Podcast released?
Episodes of M Is for Mama Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of M Is for Mama Podcast?
The first episode of M Is for Mama Podcast was released on Jan 11, 2023.
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