Renewing Your Motherhood

In this episode, we dive into a verse that has been on my mind this last week as our family endured some hardships - "And not only  that,  but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope and hope does not put us to shame, because Gods love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy spirit who has been gi...

Hey mamas, is it hard to take your littles to church sometimes? Did you know that women were leaving the church at an alarming rate? Do you wonder why church is so important? Do you know what attending church regularly does for the health of us and our children? Have you experienced church hurt? Or need to know some tips on finding a healthy church? This is the conversation to listen to if you sai...

Have you ever struggled to believe that God really loves you? Do you think that God's love changes depending on how you're performing or not performing? Mamas, this episode is filled with Scripture to remind you that God IS love. I want to strongly encourage you though that if you are struggling to "feel" His love or believe He loves you - confess/tell the truth to the Lord and a...

Are you a mama that has been through postpartum depression? Foster care? Adoption? A wayward child? Or any other trial that might try to knock you off the path with Jesus? This episode is for you. Rachel Williams is an author, has been married for 19 years, and is a mama to 8 children - 5 through adoption, 3 through birth, 1 embryo adoption and their kids range from 5 to 29 and they have 4 grandch...

This episode is centered around this verse - James 1:22 - Be doers of the Word and not hearers only. I share many examples of what this looks like - volunteering at a homeless shelter, taking coffee to a widow/widower, acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly, loving your enemy, serving others first, being in the Word daily, inquiring of God and doing what He wants you to do, inviting your...

In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Smith, who willingly shares her vulnerable testimony, to discuss and share what biblical wifehood and biblical submission means. We tackle what the world think's submission means/how skewed it has become and we combat it with God's Word. We talk about what it means to be a helpmate to our husbands. Melissa shares a REALLY cool thing she did for a yea...

Mamas - I hope and pray this episode encourages you. God's grace is so indescribable. The definition of grace is : God's favor toward the unworthy or undeserving. In God's grace - He was willing to forgive us and bless us abundantly in spite of the fact that we don't deserve to be treated so well and dealt with so generously. Wow. God's grace changes us. God's pours out His...

Alicia is a mama of four children and is very passionate about the Lord, encouraging mamas in the Lord, and teaching God's Word to her children. Alicia shares how the battles we face in this world is not against flesh and blood which is why it is so important that us mamas know the Word of God and that we are teaching it to our children for them to fight and be strong as well. We talk about se...

This is one of the most richest conversations I have had. In this episode you will hear Kari and I chat about the Gospel. The bad news and good news. We discuss how the Gospel transforms. The Gospel impacts and changes us mamas and our children. We never outgrow the Gospel. Kari shares a very important piece of advice and encouragement for us mamas - focus on our children's hearts. We need to...

In this episode you will hear 3 Common Power Tools that parents fall into when they are trying to "control" their children: Fear, Reward/Bribery, Guilt/Shame. I'm focusing the most on fear based parenting. WHAT I'M NOT SAYING: We should ignore the sin in our children. We shouldn't have a healthy fear of the Lord (reverence for who He is and His power). We shouldn't discip...

Do you struggle to find joy in motherhood? My guest, Lily Freeman, shares her testimony and how she has come to find joy in motherhood. It is raw, beautiful and such an encouragement. She shares about her 4 boys, her 4 babies in heaven, her postpartum experience, and more. Lily has had to walk through some very difficult things and she shares real moments where the Lord met her in these dark times...

In this episode, you will hear Katie Grimm, my guest, share about a trial her family went through specifically with her daughter Sophia. Sophia was diagnosed at 11 months with Leukemia. Katie shares the testimony of God's faithfulness through all of the hard times. She shares how she got to a point of surrender as well with Sophia knowing she belongs to God and she can trust Him. Take a listen...

In this episode, I talk about living surrendered lives in our life and surrendering to God's will over our children's lives. I share about postpartum experience and my twin girlies arrival. We could have lost Zoey in the NICU (which I did not share about) and that was also a time of surrender for us because we could do nothing to save her. We had to pray and trust God. Even through ALL of...

In this episode you will hear Jen and I discuss how easy it is to fall into the comparison trap and how to overcome comparison between us women in the power of the Holy Spirit. The enemy would rather of us sisters in Christ divided or tearing each other down. Even staying silent (or withholding our encouraging words) when we see another woman following the Lord is damaging. I share the verse Roman...

In this episode you will hear encouragement to obey what God has called YOU to do. Maybe it's homeschooling your kids, leading a Bible study, writing a book, starting a faith centered workout group - whatever it is - if He has called you to it, you better do it. Mamas, I say that lovingly because when we obey what God is asking us to do - it's beautiful and right. I talk about the passage...

In this episode, you will hear Michele and I discuss what it means to put our confidence in Christ. I pray that this encourages your souls on this topic. As women, we have all struggled at some point with our body image. What encouragement from God's Word does Michele have for us? Take a listen to find out. Michele's story is incredible and she gives all the glory to God for breaking her f...

This episode is coming straight from my heart. Take a listen to hear how I used to struggle with perfectionism and how it wreaked havoc on my walk with the Lord, my relationships, my family, and children. I pray that as you listen you hear encouragement to leave behind the struggle of perfectionism and experience true freedom in Christ. I pray you are reminded that we serve a loving Savior who for...

In this episode you will hear my mom, Susan Potter, and I discuss what it means to daily renew our minds and why it is so important as Christian women, wives and mamas. It all started with godliness. It isn't about what we look like on the outside but what is happening on the inside. We discuss what it means to be transformed by God and His Word. You will hear tips and encouragement on how to...

In this first episode, you will hear how the Renewing Your Motherhood podcast came about. Take a listen to hear how far my heart was from God and How he drew me back and changed my heart to serve Him in my motherhood. The verse that was a turning point for me was Psalm 40:2 – He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. Take a...

Welcome to the Renewing Your Motherhood Podcast! In this trailer, you will hear a little bit of my heart behind this podcast, what you can expect to hear if you listen and that I pray you come along with me to pursue biblical motherhood!