#35: Feeling Like A Failure

Hey mamas! Have you ever studied the life of Rebekah? Well if you haven't, this is a great episode to take a listen too! Danielle, Becky and I discuss Rebekah's qualities that we see in the Word of God that are uplifting and encouraging to us as mamas and we also talk about the hard stuff from her life as a mama that we can learn from. We pray this is an encouragement to you! We love you! Danielle, Becky, and Kelly are three moms who have 12 kids between us and we love to keep it real, keep it biblical, and encourage other moms that it's possible to have a relationship with Jesus even when your in the thick of motherhood. If you would like to connect with them: The Holy Grind - Christian Mom Community (@theholygrindmamas) • Instagram photos and videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-holy-grind-of-motherhood/id1647854236?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2 Theholygrind | Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

Hey mamas! WOW! My guest, Katie, and I enjoy a super encouraging conversation that brought me to tears about Jochebed! We read three passages in this episode: Exodus 2, Acts 7, and Hebrews 11. We take a look at all of these passages and talk about what we noticed about Jochebed. Her bold faith, her obedience to God and so much more. This episode will leave you feeling so encouraged mamas. We love you!!! ((Katie Scott is a writer, online content creator, and speaker who empowers women to chase vibrance in the everyday moments of life. On her blog, chasingvibrance.com Katie weaves together practical tips, humorous stories, and Biblical encouragement as she inspires women to pursue joy and intentionality in the big and little moments. Katie is a mom of three wild and wonderful school-age children and makes her home in beautiful West Michigan with her husband, Nate. She is a reluctant dog-mom, drinks her coffee black and sometimes stays up too late reading historical fiction)). If you want to connect with Katie: chasingvibrance.com Katie Scott | Faith Encouragement for Christian Moms (@chasingvibrance) • Instagram photos and videos

Hey mamas! ((Just want to say quick, as you listen, you will here some overlapping. Unfortunately, my internet was lagging so there are times where it sounds like I start talking over Tania but that didn't really happen - sorry ladies!)) I'm joined by my dear friend Tania for this episode. We read through 2 Timothy 1:1-6 and discuss what we can learn from Lois and Eunice's godly example. Lois was Timothy's grandmother and Eunice was his mother. They passed down genuine faith to Timothy and it is just so encouraging to unpack this passage with Tania. We pray that this episode encourages all women in Christ. Even if you are not a mama or grandma yet, you can leave a godly legacy like these two women did with whoever the Lord has placed in your life. We love you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagemaniaministry/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marriagemaniaministry Website: www.marriagemaniaministry.com Gratitude Journal:  365 Day Journal90 Day Journal 30 Day Journal

Take a quick listen to my new series that is coming! I am so excited and I hope and pray it's encouraging and helpful to you! :) Love you all!!! Talk with you next week! PS - If you would like to hop on with me OR you have a suggestion... reach out to me :)

EEK! I'm so excited to share this conversation with you all!!! Courtney Devich is the author of Mama's Got Anxiety. She is a mom of three littles relying on Jesus and reheated coffee every day (and in that order). Courtney is a former human resources professional, using her leadership skills to manage kids as a stay-at-home mom. Her work has been featured on Her View From Home, Christian Parenting, For Every Mom, TODAY Parents, and MomLife Today. You can find her in the Starbucks line at her local Target, binge-watching TV with her husband, or chasing after her kids at her home in Michigan. In this podcast episode we discuss Courtney's book which is all about anxiety. She shares her thoughts on what her experience as been like as a Christian mom and how that led to writing her book. Courtney also offers final words of encouragement on how not to let anxiety steal your JOY! We love you mamas and are praying this encourages you! Connect with Courtney: https://courtneydevich.com/ https://www.instagram.com/courtneydevichauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/courtneydevichauthor https://www.amazon.com/Mamas-Got-Anxiety-Going-Steal/dp/0800742796/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VVGQYD9YVH6Z&keywords=courtney+devich&qid=1681397885&sprefix=courtney+devic%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

Today I am joined by Monika Kirkland to discuss pursuing Christ in motherhood. Monika is a Christian author, podcaster, wife, and mother of four that knows what it’s like to walk in the trenches of motherhood, marriage, and over 10 years of ministry. She is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to cultivate intimacy with Christ, and walk in the freedom & peace found only in Him. In this episode, you will hear Monika offer godly wisdom on several topics including these - - How has pursuing Christ and allowing Him to transform you has affected your daily life as a mama and wife? - What does your daily "quiet time" look like? - What encouragement do you have for mamas who maybe don't know what it *should* look like? We hope and pray that this episode is encouraging for you mamas!!! We love you! :) You can follow along with Monika on instagram @monikakirkland, tune into her podcast Inner Revival, or visit her website at www.monikakirkland.com.

Hey sweet mamas, I pray this quick episode will bring encouragement to your souls. Mothering is hard but oh so worth it. Don't quit. Don't give up. Our job/role is so important. We have children with eternal souls entrusted to us by God. He will help us. He will strengthen us. He will guide us. Paul knew how important the Gospel was and through tears and trials, he didn't give up. He continued to share the good news. Keep going mamas. Love you! Connect with me: 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗮 (@mrskatieruga) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.facebook.com/katie.potter.169/ [email protected]

As a mother to 8 children, Bethany Kimsey has seen God radically change her messy motherhood from weary, anxious, and frantic to peaceful, joyful, and triumphant. She helps weary mothers win the battle against worry and fatigue as they understand their identity in Christ and rest in the hope of the Gospel in community with other moms. As a writer, speaker, and encourager of mothers, she wants to see a generation of mothers who can connect their motherhood to the love of Jesus in real and practical ways so that they can be confident. She recently authored A Warrior Mama’s prayer journal to help mothers pray intentionally over their children and anchor in gospel truths. This can be purchased at www.Bethanykimsey.co or on Amazon. As the podcast host on The Warrior Mama podcast, Bethany connects the everyday moments of motherhood with the Gospel in practical ways equipping mothers to walk confidently with their children. I pray you enjoy this episode with Bethany as we talk about tending to our children's hearts, building relationships and more. We love you mamas! Links for Bethany : Website: https://bethanykimsey.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethanypkimsey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanykimsey/ Podcast: The Warrior Mama Podcast https://sites.libsyn.com/308060

Hey mamas! Last week I talked about feeling like a failure as a mom. Sometimes, we can feel like a failure if our identity is in our children. Paul David Tripp writes 5 indications that your identity might be in your children instead of God in his book Parenting (14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family). It's eye opening and encourages us to remember as mamas our identity is ONLY found in God and when we recognize that and live it out our mothering changes. IF you want to learn more about identity, go back a few episodes where I share all about identity. Love you mamas and praying for you!

Hey mamas! Have you ever felt like a failure? Me too. I want to encourage you to run to the Father when you do feel like a failure. Confess, tell Him the truth, that you are feeling this way and WHY. After you have done that, ask the Lord to search your heart and to reveal is this feeling based on a LIE or based on an area the Lord wants to grow you in? I LOVE YOU mamas and I'm praying for you. You aren't alone. God is faithful to reveal His truth to us. He will let us know if we are just believing lies or if it's an area we can grow in. EVEN THEN - we are not "failures." We are imperfect moms. The Lord knows we will never be perfect here (that doesn't mean we don't strive for excellence) but allow His grace to POUR over YOU! If you want to connect with me: email me at [email protected] instagram is 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 || 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 & Identity (@mrskatieruga) • Instagram photos and videos facebook is Katie Ruga - Renewing Your Motherhood