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The Delighted Motherhood Podcast is devoted to applying biblical principles to everyday motherhood as we delight ourselves in the Lord and in the calling that He has given to us.
Kira is a homeschool mom to four young boys, wife to James, a Bible teacher at her church, writer, podcaster and seminary student. But more than anything else, she’s a Christian who is loved by her Savior. And that changes everything.
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As moms, we often have a tendency to be “all in” for our kids but then feel used up when it comes to our husbands. How does our relationship with our husband affect our kids? And why should we make a conscious effort to put the health of our marriage above the needs of the kids? Often we can get into cycles of frustration with our spouse and our words can have a tendency to spiral. What is at the root of our words? How can we begin to turn from speaking words that tear down to speaking words ...
Chocolate is yummy, parenting is hard. These things are self-evident. Marriage is also hard. There may be seasons when we feel bitter and frustrated --particularly if we feel like we are carrying a double parenting load. How should we respond when we feel ourselves becoming bitter and resentful toward our husbands? How can we come alongside our husbands and support them in their role while still being honest about our struggles? How should we think about submission during seasons ...
"1 Peter 3:15 says 'Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect' Do you see the overlap here? As we live our lives and people notice the hope we have, we should be excited to share with our friends the reason for our hope – because we want what is best for our friends. But to do it with respect! And this gets to the heart of what we’re doing. To be a friend you have to be vulnerable. We ar...
One of the most well-known stories in the Old Testament–God commanding Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac–is also one of the most infamous. My husband says that this passage haunts him. During law school, his classmates would reference Genesis 22:1-19 as evidence of the destability of God. How could a good God possibly command something so vile? Atheist Richard Dawkins calls it a “disgraceful story.” But when we look at this story in light of God’s plan to save his people through ...
Although the physical benefits of running, and exercise generally, are huge, the mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits are even more compelling. In this segment of the episode we will walk through some of the science behind why working out makes us feel good and consider how God has made us to be moving creatures. “God made us to move and to do so vigorously. And He wired our brains to leverage vigorous movement, reward it, and reinforce it. Exercise makes happier humans, and ...
We know fitness matters --but exactly do we make it happen when we have so much else going on? For me it is helpful to remain consistent, look for ways to be creative, and weave both a plan and people into my fitness goals. In this portion of the episode I'll walk through what fitness looks like for me and my kids and share some best practices that I hope will give you some ideas for ways to consistently and creatively pursue fitness too.
Motherhood requires a mountain of energy, perseverance, and sacrifice. When you’re caring for your kids’ little bodies, it’s hard to squeeze in time to look after your own. But so often, when we neglect caring for ourselves, we end up running on fumes, our exhaustion and irritability spilling over onto the very people we love the most. Listen in to Stacy Reaoch is a pastor's wife, mother of four, and author of Beautiful Freedom share encouragements for working out without overdoing it. *** He...
Why are traditions important? Where do we see a basis for traditions in the Bible? How can celebrating holidays like the 4th of July inspire us to greater ideals? How can traditions help form our identity as a family? Listen in to a sweet conversation with James Nelson about the power of traditions in our lives and the way it has shaped us as a couple. Happy 4th of July!!
Contemporary motherhood narratives are all over the place. On the one hand, it is assumed that moms can’t shower, do a serious Bible study, or go on a run and that it’s normal to want to “escape” from our kids. On the other hand, the expectation to do it all can feel overwhelming.The internal pendulum of motherhood swings from striving to complaining and back again –sometimes in the course of an hour. How do we escape this cycle and reorient our parenting around Christ our Redeemer?
According to the data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics only 4.1 percent of Americans attended or hosted social gatherings on a given weekend or holiday in 2023. On the one hand, the decline of parties may not seem like such a big deal. The majority of Americans feel too busy (60 percent of the general population and 74 percent of parents) –so why not just eliminate the party stress? But when we continually choose our cozy jammies over “putting ourselves out there” we suffer. God creat...
A quick addition to the conversation with Katheryn Butler. Buster's Ears Trip Him Up Series: Good News for Little Hearts
If you were to ask your child what gives him or her value, what would they say? The message that our kids hear from culture is that our accomplishments define our worth. Although this philosophy isn’t new, thanks to information technology kids suffer mounting pressure to base their identity on their successes. “Students today are saturated with messages about performance in their classrooms, with their peers, teachers, colleges, social media, and the larger culture,” comments Jennifer Breheny...
For many of us summertime is a blissful welcome. Schedules are relaxed, sports are mostly over, and there’s a lot more free time. But sometimes that lack of structure can feel really daunting! “What exactly am I supposed to do with these wild little humans?” Listen in for encouragement from Meredith Hammer, mom of eight, to soak up this slow season of summer through thoughtful schedules, low-pressure adventures, and intentional family time. This episode covers: ChoresRoutines Kid d...
Here is a quick read through of Meredith's summer bucket list!
In a world that prizes hustle and constant productivity, breaking the habit of hurrying can seem far-fetched, yet taking time for rest is far more productive than we may realize. Listen to a conversation with naturalist Eryn Lynum and the author of The Nature of Rest as we consider patterns of rest from Scripture and nature and share practices for these times of refreshment in our own lives. Eryn's new book launches today! Check it out on amazon
Happy Holy Week! Everyone wants to enjoy parenting but so many of us are struggling. What's the key to delighting in this calling? Everyone wants to be a loving, joyful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle and self-controlled parent. But in this world marked by sin and decay, our efforts are never enough. Yet, through the power of the Holy Spirit living in me, more and more, God is working to make me holy. The key to enjoying parenting is resting in the power of the resurrection and s...
It seems, if you want to be countercultural, throw parties and do it regularly. According to the Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics only 4.1 percent of Americans attended or hosted social gatherings on a given weekend or holiday in 2023. When Christians choose to foster community –both within the church and with unbelieving neighbors –we push back the darkness. In a partyless culture, Christians have a strategic opportunity to invite our neighbors to become friends. As ...
Across the western world, women are saying no to kids. According to the Annual 2024 State of Motherhood Report compiled by Motherly, a secular motherhood website that reaches 20 million women a month, only 25 percent of Gen Z and Millennial moms surveyed said they planned to have or adopt more children while 55 percent said no to more kids, and 20 percent said they were unsure. According to Pew Research two thirds of moms say parenting is harder than they thought it was going to be. The...
When it comes around to late February and early March we are desperate for some tulips to start blooming. But alas! It still isn’t time to start planting. What do we do with these gloomy months of waiting? And how does the waiting help prepare us for the glories of Spring? **** Christie Purifoy is a writer and gardener who loves to grow flowers and community. Most of all, she is a placemaker, and the place she is making with her family is a red brick Victorian farmhouse in Pennsylvania ...
As a Christian mom, I should know better than anyone that nothing I do is invisible. Everything I do—or neglect to do—is fully and completely known to God. There’s no such thing as an invisible mom or a supermom. But there are moms who are fully known, fully forgiven, and fully loved in Christ. He has called us to live in the light as he is in the light. And as we abide in him, we need not fear our labor is in vain.
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