Struggle Well School

My friend Katie Orr is a girl who is passionate about teaching people how to read and understand God's word. She recently wrote some Bible studies you need to hear about.  They can take as little as 15 minutes to complete and are accessible even if you don't know a blessed thing about the Bible!  The best part: she's graciously giving two copies away to Mom Struggling Well listeners!  Follow @moms...

(If THAT title doesn't make you need to know more, you're dead inside.) Megan Burns is a remarkable mom of 5 who is passionate about being an advocate for those who need one.  Her goal is to show those in need that they are both known and loved.  She is the owner of She Does Justice which is a shop that gives back a portion of their profit to a cause of YOUR choice.  Her story has lots of unexpect...

Do you have those people in your life who give off a calming presence and just being around them makes you feel like everything is going to work out in the end?  My friend Rachel is like that.  She is an artist who can also say has written a book about her stray donkey.  Now not many people can say that. What we chat about: Her grown children and her perspective looking back An unexpected way she...

May I please introduce you to my darling friend Eryn?  She's one of those gems who doesn't know how great she is.  She's all about encouraging women to be more healthy both spiritually and physically.  In this interview she shares with us a journey she hasn't talked about much; her nearly decade-long battle with anorexia.  Listen, if you're like me and don't have an eating disorder, I bet you stil...

For the mom who longs to see long-dead dreams resurrected... For the mom who is learning to replace lies about herself with Truth from God's word... For the mom who wants to run a half-marathon purely so she can eat more McDonalds... If any of these describe you, you're going to love my chat with my friend Kathy! Can't wait to share our conversation with you.   Go ahead and share the show with you...

For the mom who wants to mourn well with hurting friends...   For the mom who isn't good at cooking and cleaning... For the mom who is afraid of wind chimes... Victoria and I had such a great time talking about all manner of things.  She is a work at home mom who is into writing, being a doula and at this point, sneaking as much sleep in as possible as a mom of two very young kids. Hope you love t...

One of the things that first drew me to Becki was the awesome pictures of her house that I kept seeing on Instagram.  She has this funky, cozy, artistic house that makes you want to have a mug of tea and chat all day in.  The NEXT (and way more important thing) that made me need to talk to this girl is the way she talks about grace and praying for her children.  What we talk about: (We actually fo...

All I can say is I'm so THANKFUL God made such a wide variety of people.  If we were all the same we'd all be bored to tears.  My friend Kristen Kill is a breath of fresh air to me for a variety of reasons one of which is that we are so different.  She has a freedom and grace about her and I could only dream of.  I could talk to her all day long and learn completely new ways of doing things.  The...

Some topics in life are just difficult to talk about.  I would say human trafficking is definitely one of them. It is an issue that is dear to my heart but in all the conversations and sermons I've heard on the topic, I haven't heard someone speak with as much hope and compassion as Corinne.   The other amazing piece of this puzzle is the extraordinary way God has prepared their family to go.  The...

Hey friends!  Today I am happy to bring you the story of my friend Brooke!  She and her husband live in Poland and work to rescue the forgotten populations of society.  What I love about her story is that she wasn't that excited to get involved with it at first.  Sometimes we think people who do amazing things are different than us in that theyalways like serving others.  Her story is proof that G...

In this episode we talk about how to use your interests as a bridge for discussing spiritual topics with your kids.  We also talk about how sometimes in 2015 it can still be impossible to obtain the internet even when living in a very populated location.   The reason I needed to share Amanda with you NOW is because of her wonderful Christmas ebook that takes you through how to share the Christmas...

Episode 8 here and I'm talking with my friend Kris Camealy.  She is a wife, mother of 4, a writer, speaker and the founder of Grace Table. In other words, she's got a lot going on! In this interview we chat about  the struggle against transferring our fears onto our kids how God intervened in Kris' life through an elementary school teacher how she cultivates a daily habit of listening to God Pleas...

If you listen to podcasts, you know who Kat Lee is.  She is a mom who is passionate about motherhood and encouraging other moms.  She has made it her business to build a wealth of resources to equip moms like you to do this huge job well. The goal is an impressive eulogy over an impressive resume. Focus on what matters forever. In this episode we chat about: how to be a "jello wall" for your kids...

Crystal is a coffee-loving, word girl who is big on helping women find community.  She is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to enjoy their current season and chase what brings them joy.  Most recently, she's been on a fitness journey that is changing her mothering.  Can't wait for you to hear our chat! In this episode we discuss the painful effects of hurtful relationships, the impo...

Please allow me to introduce you to my friend Joanna.  There are SO many reasons I needed you to meet this girl.  First, her "little skill of sewing" as she calls it, is not little.  It is actually making a huge impact in her town and around the world. Second, she has overcome some poor choices in her own life (we all make them!) and has witnessed first hand God's amazing promise to work all thing...

Today's guest is my friend Sarah of Sariko Designs.  She is a creative girl with lots of initiative.  She started an Etsy shop to raise funds in order to adopt two kids from the foster care system.  She kinds makes the rest of us look like slackers.   I like to think I have played a part in her success (I didn't) because I have quite the collection of her signs around my house.  And I give them as...

I just had to share my sweet friend, Lara Williams with you all. She is a wife, a mom, an author and a speaker.  What I love about her is that she does all of these things with grace and humility.  She will be the first to tell you that she messes up all the time which allows the rest of us to exhale and know we're in good company. Share the Struggle! Please find me on instagram, twitter or facebo...

This girl right here: she's a joy! I can see why she was a cheerleader in high school because every time I finish talking to her I'm pretty sure I can do anything.  {Emily, Emily, she's our man, if she can't do it , no one can.} In this episode we talk about everything from encouraging your neighbors and discipleship to the importance of the therapeutic Slurpee and the Fall issue of Southern Livin...

Warning: You will probably feel some feelings here. This podcast covers a topic we as moms would rather just not think about- the loss of a child.  Wait though!  Before you decide to move on to watching I Love Lucy re-runs, I assure you this story is worth a listen!  My friend Bree walked through the valley but she has a story of hope you NEED to hear.  Please find me on instagram, twitter and fac...