Parenting When You're Running On Empty

It’s christmaaaassss!!Join Elle Limebear and Emma Francis as they sit down for their final conversation of Another Mother Season 3!December has begun so they are officially allowed to talk all things CHRISTMAS, giving the run-down on what goes in a stocking, the best christmas church services, and of course answering your dilemmas. They give their best advice on how to handle the pressure of expensive gifts as your kids get older, creating an inclusive christmas for those who may find it overwhelming for different reasons, and keeping the traditions you love alive whilst being open to doing things in a new way!Happy Christmas from Emma, Elle, and the whole Spring Harvest Team! x➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Another Mother, Emma is joined by Tim and Rachel Hughes. They have been married for 21 years, are the senior pastors of Gas Street Church in Birmingham, and parents to five children. They chat about what it means to live outward-looking lives, despite the temptation to focus inward as their family has grown. Sharing, on a practical level, about involving their children in decisions that come with real cost, the beautiful story of adopting their youngest daughter, and how they’ve learned to parent for connection rather than correction. Tim and Rachel open up about what they see as the most important part of their role as parents, the power of looking after your own emotional health, and the rhythms that help them carry the fullness of ministry, family, and marriage.Tim and Rachel will both be at Spring Harvest 2026, so if you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from them, get yourself a ticket! ➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this epsiode of Another Mother, Emma and Elle dive headfirst into the expectations vs reality of parenthood - the wild gap between what they thought it would be and what it actually is, both the messy and the magical!As always, they chat through your dilemmas (and dilelles!) about losing yourself a bit in the mum juggle, what raising little ones does to your marriage, and when your dreams of sibling bonding are dashed at the request of your older child to ‘send the baby back!’Get comfy and join the conversation. You can expect laughs, honesty, and the comforting reminder that none of us really know what we’re doing, we’re all just winging it together.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Another Mother, Emma sits down with Debra Green OBE as she shares her powerful story of when her teenage son changed, seemingly overnight, at 17 and was subsequently arrested. Through prayer, faith and remembering God’s promises, she held on to hope. Her honest words are an encouragement to any parent going through a similar situation with their own child. Now, years later, Debra and her son Josh have written a book together called Waymaker - about God's ways and wonders in trials and triumphs.We are so excited for you to hear this honest, hope-filled conversation about parenting, prayer, and trusting that even when our children wander, God is still writing their story.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.orge✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You’re Not Raising Children, You’re Raising Future Adults”Join Elle Limebear and Emma Francis for a heartfelt conversation about parenting with the future in mind. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of everyday life and forget that the little ones we’re caring for today will one day become adults who shape the world around them.In this episode, Elle and Emma share how their own faith-filled childhoods shaped who they are today and how they’re intentionally passing that legacy on. From including their kids in church life and ministry, to bedtime Bible stories, to worship music on the school run, they explore practical ways to nurture spiritual roots that last.Plus, they tackle listener questions and real-life parenting dilemmas about preparing children to grow into healthy, whole, and faith-filled adults.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Another Mother, Emma sits down with Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK - a Christian mental health charity changing lives across the nation. Arianna has been married to her husband Matthew for over 30 years, and together they have two adult sons.This conversation is full of practical wisdom from Arianna’s own experience of what it really takes to balance a career fuelled by deep passion, with the responsibilities of raising a family. She shares some of the powerful ways God spoke to her, which has been a guide for so many of her decisions. We also dive in to the often-overlooked conversation about menopause, why it matters so much for women to have knowledge about their bodies, and how greater awareness can empower us in this season of life.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel like you’re parenting on an empty tank? After a whirlwind summer, camping, working, and holidaying, Emma Francis and Elle Limebear get real about the challenges of raising little ones when you’re running on fumes, and desperate for a nap!As always, they dive into your dilemmas too, like juggling pregnancy while chasing a toddler, balancing career with motherhood, and finding yourself again after the postpartum fog. We hope that this conversation refills your cup and reminds you: you’re not alone in this journey.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Another Mother, Emma sits down with singer-songwriter, and dad of three, Jake Isaac, to explore what it really means to be a good man in today’s world.Jake opens up about his own journey; growing up with a father in ministry, navigating the joys and challenges of fatherhood, and the lessons brotherhood has taught him about honesty, accountability, and support. He also shares some practical wisdom on how we can fight for the next generation of men, and what he hopes to pass on to his own son. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to lead with integrity at home, in friendships, and in life, this episode is for you.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting often comes with an overload of opinions, and not all of them kind. In this episode, Emma and Elle dive into your real-life dilemmas about the moments that shouldn't come with shame: from choosing work over full-time childcare, to taking a well-earned girls trip without the guilt. They also share some of the most helpful parenting advice they've ever received. Plus, with summer holidays in full swing, expect travel tales; including a surprising moment of kindness during a bit of mid-air drama.➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma sits down with a mother and daughter duo who’ve not only weathered the teenage storms and university years, but have come out the other side stronger, closer, and genuinely enjoying each other’s company. Now 24, Izzy shares how her mum created a foundation of trust and open communication, and Cathy gives insight into the healthy boundaries that helped shape their deep connection today.From navigating the sleepover dilemmas and getting rescued from parties, to setting limits with love, they reflect on the choices, both big and small, that made a lasting difference. This is an honest, insightful conversation about parenting with intention, and building a relationship that evolves as your child grows up... and still wants to call home!➡️ Book for Spring Harvest 2026: www.springharvest.org✨Another Mother Listeners get an amazing 15% off Spring Harvest 2026 in Skegness! Use the code: AM3SH26 at the checkout!✨🔗 For more content like this, subscribe to My Spring Harvest: www.springharvest.org/my-spring-harvest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.