The 5 Minute Mom Podcast

Are you feeling spiritually dry and bitter? Feeling weary because you are working for God? Today, we are going to explore the difference between working FOR God and FROM God--the flesh vs. the Spirit. We'll explore the prodigal son's older brother and the outcomes of working from God's Holy Spirit instead.   For today's show notes visit AudraHaney.com

Does the word "hospitality" seem overwhelming or impossible as a busy mom? Don't feel like you have the time, talent, or resources to host others? Today, our guest Jen Schmidt, author of the book and Bible Study "Just Open the Door" gently and passionately points us to the possibility and power of hospitality and how allowing others in can literally change the world. For today's show notes, visit...

Think that the only real missionaries are only the people on the international field? Think that motherhood limits what you can do for God? Today, we are going to talk about what we can learn from long term missionaries and how we can apply them to our calling as a busy mom too.    

{Interview with Jessica Turner, author of Stretched Too Thin } There's a lot to juggle as busy moms and working moms face a lot of unique challenges. Today, we are going to talk with the amazing Jessica Turner about her new book Stretched Too Thin and the lessons she has learned as a full-time working mom of 3 kids. In this interview, we cover a lot of ground--including losing the mommy guilt, sel...

Ever snapped? Ever feel like you've failed your family with your temper? Had a moment where you felt like you set an awful example with your behavior? Today, I share a story from one of my own "fails" and what the Holy Spirit taught me about moments where we feel like we've blown it in front of our kids. For today's show notes or free Monday Mom Devotionals, visit AudraHaney.com    

Any other mamas fight the stuff battle in their home? It seems my kids have a talent for accumulation and an aversion to picking it up or appreciating it. Today, we get to hear the beautiful story of how one mission trip changed the trajectory of one family's stuff battle. April Graney is the author of the children's book The Marvelous Mud House —and the true story behind this message is one that'...

Have you ever felt uncelebrated and unseen as a mom? Today, we are going to visit the biography of Susanna Wesley to draw from her story, faithfulness, and passion for the discipleship. Susanna's life is proof that when we are dedicated to this beautiful calling--God can literally change the world. For today's show notes or free Monday Mom Devotionals, visit AudraHaney.com

{Interview with Dorena Williamson} God designed our world to be full of color, diversity, and beautiful culture and it can be fun to teach our kids about his design from the earliest age. Today, children's book author Dorena Williamson will share about her book Colorfull and her passion to teach children about diversity and that all God's people are fearfully and wonderfully made. For show notes,...

Becoming a mom can bring lots of new challenges and circumstances--and with it, the dreaded "mommy guilt". So how can you wade through your thoughts and emotions to see what is truly false guilt and what is conviction from the Holy Spirit? Today, host Audra Haney talks about the differences between condemnation and conviction, and how to take inventory in order to experience freedom in your parent...

{Interview with Kim Walker Smith- worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist for Jesus Culture} In this episode, Kim talks about battling postpartum depression with her second child and how God encouraged her during one of the most difficult seasons in her life. She also shares about worshiping with Jesus Culture for almost 20 years, juggling her role as a working mom, how her quiet times ha...

Most moms I've chatted with say they miss their "quiet times" with God the most. Nothing will throw a wrench in elaborate spiritual disciplines--like little people. Today, we are going to talk about what I learned from the Crayola stains in my Bible and how we can spend time with God minus the guilt. For show notes, to book Audra as a speaker, or sign up for free Monday Mom Devotionals, visit Audr...

{Interview with Nicki Koziarz- Proverbs 31 Speaker and Author of "Why Her: 6 Truths We Need To Hear When Measuring Up Leaves Us Falling Behind"} In today's world, it's easier than ever to fall into the trap of comparison and many millennial moms name this as their biggest struggle. Nicki shares about her book and the lessons she's learned exploring jealousy and comparison in the biblical character...

Do you find yourself constantly questioning yourself as a mom? Are you consistently looking around to see if you measure up? Do you feel a bit unsure in your parenting decisions because you sometimes make different choices than those around you? It's easy to compare, but today we are going to talk about God's wonderful gift and promise of wisdom and how it can set us free as moms and allow us to c...

{Interview with Jessica Honegger- founder and CEO of Noonday Collection} Today, Audra Haney interviews Jessica about her journey from adoption to hesitantly starting what today is one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. We tackle issues like overcoming fear, starting something new, choosing collaboration instead of competition with our sisters, embracing the mom you are, and what to do...

Are you struggling with fear or anxiety as a mom? Is it hard to trust God with your children? Do you have a hard decision to make but worry about how it might affect your kids? Today, join host Audra Haney as we explore one of my favorite stories about faith in the Old Testament and see how the courage of a couple of men helped shape the spiritual inheritance of their children the generations that...

In this introductory episode, Audra Haney shares a little about herself, her heart for moms, and the vision for the 5 Minute Mom Podcast. For show notes, to book Audra as a speaker, or sign up for free Monday Mom Devotionals, visit AudraHaney.com.