Surrendering In Motherhood

This week, we expand on what we've been covering the last few weeks by talking about how precious our time really is. How are we spending our time? What are we modeling to our children? Are we being a good steward of the short time that is our children's childhoods? We would love to connect with you! Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic sugge...

This week, we start by clearing up some things about the episode last week. Then, we dive into a conversations about our thoughts on viewing children as an "expense." Y'all know by now that the way that we talk and the words that we say, matters. We want to be very intentional about the messages that our children are receiving. Do they know that they're a blessing? Or do they fee...

This week, we open up the conversation about something that seems like the world is very confused about -- what our role is as a woman. Since there's so many mixed messages out there, we try our very best to get back to the basics of who God says that we are. There's nothing prescriptive in this episode. We know that God makes all of us unique. There truly is freedom within the boundaries...

This week, we continue our "labels" conversation with talking about getting rid of a scarcity mindset. We talk about how the gospel isn't one of prosperity or poverty. We talk about getting to a place of surrender and only wanting what God wants for our lives. Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes.

This week, we continue talking about the labels we claim over our lives. This topic is a big one -- BEING BUSY. Are we busy, or are we running? Are we busy, or are we chasing? Are we busy, or are we making idols out of the things of this world. We have to realize that we are to work FROM rest. There are seasons for everything, of course. We weren't made to be going a million miles an hour 24/7...

This week, we open up a discussion about labels, performance based measurements, and the dangers of how quickly these things become attached to our identity. Our passion comes from a place of love and wanting everyone to know that words, labels, titles, diagnoses, etc. can describe a part of us AND it's still not WHO WE ARE. Book mentioned in this episode: "The Burden Is Light" by Jo...

This week, we continue our talk from last week and share some vulnerable realizations we've had about making motherhood an idol. God relentlessly pursues us and changes our hearts to get our priorities in check when we need the reminder. Books mentioned in this episode: "Love Is" by Jeff & Alyssa Bethke "The Burden Is Light" by Jon Tyson Email us at surrenderinginmother...

This week, we talk about some things that God has revealed to us throughout this week. As we continue talking about all of these things that we're so passion about, we just want to check our hearts and make sure we're not making an idol out anything. "Good" things can unintentionally become idols in our lives. What we do on this earth absolutely matters AND nothing matters more t...

This week, we share some thoughts and ideas that were sparked from Holy Week. We play an audio message that Karlie sent Olivia on Holy Saturday that started a whole discussion that related to processing the "Friday" to "Sunday" things in this life. We would love to know what you think! Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggesti...

This week, we continue to talk about emotional safety and how we practically handle this within our homes. We discuss how we try to create an environment that helps deal with emotions and life and struggles in a healthy way. How can we do this as a family team? How can we do this in a way that helps our children as they grow into adults? Kids don't need perfect parents, they need humble parent...

This week, we talk about something we think could actually change the world -- emotional safety. We can't lead a life based off of emotions AND we have to recognize how important it is to be a good steward and process emotions in a healthy way. Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes.

This week, we talk all about obedience. Thanks for being patient while we took a rest week last week! We're back and talking all about what we've been learning about obedience and how that translates to our life and motherhood. We want to get back to what God says obedience is and being a good steward of that. Bible verses read in this episode: Matthew 14 and Luke 4 Email us at surrenderin...

This week, we share a quote called "If I Set the Sun Beside the Moon" by G. K. Chesterton and break down honoring what it means to recognize the difference between men and women. We talk about the idea of "fairness" and how fair is actually made up. We talk about having a "complaining mindset" and how our mindset is so powerful when it comes to this. God not only called us, He calls us capable. Wh...

This week, we talk about how we navigate apologizing with our children. When there has been a hurt, it needs time, space, humility, and an environment that is healthy and fosters repentance, forgiveness, true heart change. More than saying sorry, we want our kids to actual BE sorry.  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future e...

This week, we celebrate our 52nd episode! It's been one year since we started Surrendering In Motherhood and we are so grateful for everything that God has done. We can't wait to see what year 2 brings!  Bible verse shared: Matthew 9:35-38 Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we talk all about LOVE. What does love actually mean? How has the definition of love been twisted and misrepresented? How we love our kids and how our kids see us loving others becomes their framework for what it means to love others and to experience love. So, what do we do about that? How can we be intentional about this?  Bible verse mentioned in episode: 1 Corinthians 13 Podcas...

This week, we talk about how God-honoring the mundane tasks of motherhood are. Our attitudes matter. There's no doubt that motherhood is hard, but do you REALLY know how capable YOU ARE? Do you really know how God created you and helps sustain you?  It's time for us to get back to the basics of how God created us.  Book mentioned in this episode:  Eve In Exile by: Rebekah Merkle Ema...

This week, we discuss holding space and being a good steward of the AND. How does this impact us as adults? What is the longterm impact of children not having the context for dealing with this in a healthy way? We deep dive into all of our thoughts that we've been talking back and forth about lately.  Books mentioned in this episode: The Whole-Brain Child by: Dr. Daniel J. Siegel & Dr. Ti...

This week, we have a heavy conversation about some serious things that we, as believers, NEED to be aware of. We hope this leaves you feeling encouraged, empowered, and equipped as mothers to be diligent about the spiritual warfare that is around us.  Bible verses mentioned during this episode: Ephesians 5 & 6 Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or...

This week, we talk all about STUFF. What happens when we hold onto stuff? What happens when we let go of stuff? How does all of this influence our perspective of God and how much He loves and cares about us so deeply?  Podcast mentioned in this episode:  Wise Traditions Podcast Episode #401: Dealing With Emotional Baggage (Part 1) Book mentioned in this episode: An Introduction To G...

This week, we discuss our thoughts about honoring development and establishing habits with children. Just like everything we discuss, this obviously has SO MANY LAYERS. We hope this conversation meets you where you are and encourages you.  Book mentioned in this episode:  "Home Education" by: Charlotte Mason Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or t...

This week, we talk about what to do when we realize we're in survival mode. We talk about asking for forgiveness, forgiving ourselves, and making sure our daily habits are helping us become who God has called us to be.  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we discuss pushing independence on children and the impact that potentially has on them. We discuss the middle ground of children learning that they are capable and also protecting them. Honoring each season of motherhood and accepting the invitation to grow as a mother (and as a family) is a beautiful opportunity.  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, q...

This week, for our last episode of 2022, we decided to have a conversation about something that matters so much to us -- telling our stories. Our hope and prayer is that everyone knows how important is it to tell their story - no matter what - to people who are safe and willing to listen with understanding. We are not meant to do life alone. We all need TRUE community. We hope you all know how muc...

This week, we have an open conversation about getting back to the basics of what this season truly represents. We share our hearts and some of our convictions surrounding this time of year. We hope this podcast finds you well, meets you exactly where you are, and encourages you.  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episo...