Surrendering In Motherhood

This week, we share a quote called "If I Set the Sun Beside the Moon" by G. K. Chesterton and break down honoring what it means to recognize the difference between men and women. We talk about the idea of "fairness" and how fair is actually made up. We talk about having a "complaining mindset" and how our mindset is so powerful when it comes to this. God not only called us, He calls us capable. When we surrender, obey, and walk with Him -- it changes everything.  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we talk about how we navigate apologizing with our children. When there has been a hurt, it needs time, space, humility, and an environment that is healthy and fosters repentance, forgiveness, true heart change. More than saying sorry, we want our kids to actual BE sorry.  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we celebrate our 52nd episode! It's been one year since we started Surrendering In Motherhood and we are so grateful for everything that God has done. We can't wait to see what year 2 brings!  Bible verse shared: Matthew 9:35-38 Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we talk all about LOVE. What does love actually mean? How has the definition of love been twisted and misrepresented? How we love our kids and how our kids see us loving others becomes their framework for what it means to love others and to experience love. So, what do we do about that? How can we be intentional about this?  Bible verse mentioned in episode: 1 Corinthians 13 Podcast mentioned in this episode:  "Cultivation Emotional Safety in Marriage" by The Famous At Home Podcast with Dr. Josh & Christi Straub Book mentioned in this episode: Safe House by Dr. Joshua Straub Quote Mentioned in this episode: "To Love Someone Long-term" by Heidi Pribbe Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we talk about how God-honoring the mundane tasks of motherhood are. Our attitudes matter. There's no doubt that motherhood is hard, but do you REALLY know how capable YOU ARE? Do you really know how God created you and helps sustain you?  It's time for us to get back to the basics of how God created us.  Book mentioned in this episode:  Eve In Exile by: Rebekah Merkle Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes.

This week, we discuss holding space and being a good steward of the AND. How does this impact us as adults? What is the longterm impact of children not having the context for dealing with this in a healthy way? We deep dive into all of our thoughts that we've been talking back and forth about lately.  Books mentioned in this episode: The Whole-Brain Child by: Dr. Daniel J. Siegel & Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Rest, Play, Grow by: Dr. Deborah MacNamara  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes.

This week, we have a heavy conversation about some serious things that we, as believers, NEED to be aware of. We hope this leaves you feeling encouraged, empowered, and equipped as mothers to be diligent about the spiritual warfare that is around us.  Bible verses mentioned during this episode: Ephesians 5 & 6 Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topics for future episodes. 

This week, we talk all about STUFF. What happens when we hold onto stuff? What happens when we let go of stuff? How does all of this influence our perspective of God and how much He loves and cares about us so deeply?  Podcast mentioned in this episode:  Wise Traditions Podcast Episode #401: Dealing With Emotional Baggage (Part 1) Book mentioned in this episode: An Introduction To God by: Andrew Stephen Damick Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we discuss our thoughts about honoring development and establishing habits with children. Just like everything we discuss, this obviously has SO MANY LAYERS. We hope this conversation meets you where you are and encourages you.  Book mentioned in this episode:  "Home Education" by: Charlotte Mason Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we talk about what to do when we realize we're in survival mode. We talk about asking for forgiveness, forgiving ourselves, and making sure our daily habits are helping us become who God has called us to be.  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we discuss pushing independence on children and the impact that potentially has on them. We discuss the middle ground of children learning that they are capable and also protecting them. Honoring each season of motherhood and accepting the invitation to grow as a mother (and as a family) is a beautiful opportunity.  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, for our last episode of 2022, we decided to have a conversation about something that matters so much to us -- telling our stories. Our hope and prayer is that everyone knows how important is it to tell their story - no matter what - to people who are safe and willing to listen with understanding. We are not meant to do life alone. We all need TRUE community. We hope you all know how much your story matters. We pray that you and your loved ones have a wonderful time bringing in the new year! We cannot wait to see what God has in store for 2023. Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we have an open conversation about getting back to the basics of what this season truly represents. We share our hearts and some of our convictions surrounding this time of year. We hope this podcast finds you well, meets you exactly where you are, and encourages you.  Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we continue the conversation from last week and expand on just how important it is to be intentional with how we are treating our children. We share just how precious our children are to God and how we honor Him by how we raise His children. Bible verses mentioned in this episode: Matthew 18 Isaiah 40:11 Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes.

This week, we talk about the many layers of just how deeply it matters how we treat our children. How we speak to them, how we discipline them, the environment, what we do, what we don’t do, etc…. IT MATTERS. We know that no one is perfect, and we will all mess up from time to time. We're human. How we repair ALSO matters so deeply. Book mentioned in this episode: Safe House by Joshua Straub, PhD Podcast mentioned in this episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courageous-parenting/id1447714806?i=1000587126567 Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions from future episodes.

This week, we have a conversation about how "things" and a culture of overconsumption needs to be countered with a kingdom perspective. Our hearts are what matters at the end of the day. We always want to strive to be good stewards of everything that we have.  Content Creator mentioned in this episode: Ian Simkins  Bible verses mentioned in episode:  Matthew 6:21 Luke 12:15 Email us surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we continue the discussion that God continues to put on our hearts about rest and just being. We hope this conversation meets you wherever you are and encourages you to refocus if that's what you need. What would happen if you stopped doing and started just being?  Bible verses mentioned in episode: Luke 10:38-42 Authors mentioned in episode: Jefferson Bethke Jennie Allen Content Creator mentioned in episode:  Ian Simkins Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes.

This week, we discuss one of the hardest parts of motherhood.... knowing when we have to let go and allow our kids to grow. Karlie shares some of her writing about the "training wheels" of life and raising children. We know every mother has felt these emotions. We would love to hear your experiences with this! Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, or topic suggestions for future episodes. Instagram Post Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck3QSJFrU5j/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D

This week, we talk about the middle ground of what it means to die to yourself AND honor yourself within motherhood. It HAS to be both. We HAVE to find our convictions within the middle ground and support each other in this. We hope you hear our hearts in this conversation. Our hope is to meet you right where you are and encourage you.  Book mentioned in episode: "To Hell With The Hustle" By Jefferson Bethke Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for any comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. 

This week, we discuss the importance of self reflection, redirection, and how our daily habits ultimately make us who we are. We become what we do, so it's important to evaluate and continue to take inventory of what's going on. Sometimes we have to recalibrate, and that's OK!  We would love to know your thoughts! Email us at surrenderinginmotherhood@gmail.com for comments, questions, and topic suggestions for future episodes. Book mentioned: "To Hell With The Hustle" by Jefferson Bethke Post mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQhkjgrlY8/