Unique Mums Podcast

In today's episode, I chat with my friend Hailey Lindberg about how slow living relates to the Gospel, motherhood, and homemaking. This is a fantastic interview and I loved hearing Hailey's thoughts on living for Christ in our homes. Hailey is a wife, mama and homemaker. She also hosts the Confessions of a Homemaker blog and podcast. About slow living with regard to homemaking Hailey says:...

In this episode, I talk about the importance of Sabbath for slowing down as Christian mamas. I also explore how Sabbath is about stopping, resting, delighting, and worshipping and I give 7 guidelines in how you can practice Sabbath as a family. Check out the full notes for this episode at https://uniquemums.co.uk/category/podcast/ If you'd like to reach out to me with your experience practicin...

In this podcast episode, I share 5 practices we can adopt as mamas to help us live more like Jesus and choose intentionality over rush, and peace over stress. Here are five practices: 1. Create time for margin 2. Say “no” to anything that is not a priority in this season in life 3. Don’t say "yes" to every new opportunity and purchase that comes your way 4. Reduce technology 5. Have a Sa...

What is slow living? Why is it beneficial? In this episode, I give my take on slow living based on research and my own experience and I talk about the benefits of taking on a slower pace of life. I also give some general ideas on how to implement slow living based on what works for me and my family. If you'd like to grow in this area, check out my free guide "Finding Rest In The Midst Of...

In this week's episode, I share how trusting in God is key to helping us step out in faith. Focus verse "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?" - Matthew 6:25 Questions for reflection Is God asking you to step out in fait...

In this week's devotion, I share about how God wants us to step out in faith and live missionally with our families. He wants us to step out in faith and proclaim the Gospel.  Focus verse “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15 Devotion Stepping out in faith is part of the Jesus-centred life. When the world tells us we need to seek career success, Jesu...

In this podcast episode, I interview my friend and fellow author, Ericka Clay. We talk about her testimony of when she came to Christ (it's amazing!!), key moments in her life where God asked her to step out in faith, and what God has been teaching her as a wife and mother. I ask Ericka the following questions: 1. Ericka, you're a wife and mom, as well as a Christian author and content creator. Ca...

To step out in faith, we need to fix our gaze on Jesus. This is the third devotion in the Stepping Out In Faith Devotional Series. Focus verse “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” - Matthew 14:28 Questions for reflection - Which of God’s attributes helps you to grow in faith? - Can you think of a situation when you refused to believe the lies of the enemy and...

This devotion focuses on the story of Peter walking on water towards Jesus from Matthew 14. Focus verse "Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus." Matthew 14:29 Questions for reflection In what areas do you particularly struggle to have faith? Do you sometimes feel anxious about your children’s wellbeing and follow what culture tells you instead of trusting i...

In this episode, I share about when God asks us to step out of the boat and trust in Him.  Focus verse But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. - Matthew 14:27-29 Questions for reflection What areas in your life do you feel Jesus speaking to you about leaving comfor...

In today's episode, I interview my Christian author friend, Vanessa Luu, about her Christian faith. We talk about key moments in her life that grew her faith, how faith is a walk, her tips in how we can grow in faith, and what God has been teaching her as she shares Christian content with others. Here are the questions I asked Vanessa in today's podcast episode: 1. Vanessa you're a wife and mom of...

In this episode, we're going to look at this amazing truth: when we ask according to God's will, He gives us what we ask for! Focus verse “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.   And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” 1 John 5:14-15 Questions for reflection What things...

How do we grow in faith? Well, one of the ways we grow in faith happens when we "form a tortoise". Find out more! Questions for reflection How can you take up the shield of faith in your personal walk with God when you go through fiery trials? Who can you be accountable to in terms of sharing your struggles? What can you teach your children about the importance of the church in terms of support in...

How do we grow in faith? We need a change of direction! In this episode, I share what that means, as well as a testimony of God's faithfulness. Focus Verse “Where is your faith?’ he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” Luke 8:25 Questions for reflection Have there been any recent situations wh...

How do we grow in faith? The answer may surprise you, as we discover how a change in focus is exactly what we need.   In this devotion, I give a personal testimony about how God used a trying situation to grow my faith. This devotion is part of the "Growing In Faith" Devotional Series. Focus verse “ So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted...

This is episode 1 in the Growing In Faith Devotional Series. Today's devotion is about how we grow in faith as we focus on God, instead of focusing on our struggles. In this episode I also share a bit more about me and my family. Focus verse So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17  Questions for reflection How can you grow in the knowledge of God this...

This is episode six in the Purposeful Work Devotional Series: Seek First His Kingdom Part 2. This devotion is about trusting in God and His goodness so much that we put His Kingdom first. Focus verse Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need...

This is devotion number five in the Purposeful Work Devotional Series: Seek First His Kingdom Part 1. This devotion is about how God wants us to work purposefully in His Kingdom. Focus verse Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all....

This is devotion number four in the Purposeful Work Devotional Series. This week's devotion is about resting in God's strength to do His will. Focus verse I can do all things through him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13 Questions for reflection How can you pursue God’s Kingdom first in your life? Think about the times when you feel like giving up in pursuing God’s will. What do you focus on...

This is devotion number three in the Purposeful Work Devotional Series: Please Your Commanding Officer. This week's devotion is an encouragement to live for God's Kingdom and please Jesus.  Focus verse No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer - 2 Timothy 2:4 Questions for reflection Are there situations you are currently...

This is devotion number two in the Purposeful Work Devotional Series: Each One Should Carry Their Own Load. This devotion is about how we don't need to live under the burden of a responsibility that is not ours to bear. Focus Verse Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own...

This is devotion number one in the Purposeful Work Devotional Series: Let Us Not Grow Weary Of Doing Good. This week's devotion is an encouragement to persist in doing good work, because God promises we will reap fruit when we do. Focus verse And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:9 Questions for reflection How does today's vers...

This is devotion number six in the Silence Is Golden Devotional Series. In today's devotion, I focus on us being patient in our hope in God. Focus verse Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. - Psalm 37:7 Questions for reflection Do you sometimes feel frustrated when you feel...

This is devotion number five in the Silence Is Golden Devotional Series. In today's devotion, I share about how God strengthens us when we wait for Him. Focus verse Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Questions for reflection What anxieties have dragged you down recently? Are there situations in the lives of your children that have brought you stress and...

This is devotion number four in the Silence Is Golden Devotional Series. In this devotion, I share about how we need to follow Jesus' example and find desolate places to be alone with our Father. Focus Verse And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. (Mark 1:35) Questions for reflection When’s an ideal time of t...