As much as we may desire to live with eternal purpose and become more like Christ, some days we’re doing well just to keep the diapers changed—much less figure out how we can change. In this episode, Emily and Laura get practical about how we change into the image of Christ. Drawing from David Powlison’s book, How Does Sanctification Work?, they unpack five things that contribute to our growth in godliness. God is changing us and using our lives for something that matters as we live faithfully from one moment (or diaper change) to the next. We’re grateful to Christian Standard Bible, a Bible translation for everyone, for making this week’s show possible. Whether reading to a child or teaching in your women’s ministry, the CSB will be accurate, readable, and shareable. Find out more at csbible.com. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

As you make the meals, change the diapers, settle the arguments, and fold the laundry day after day, do you ever wonder if any of it really matters? With so many immediate needs in front of us, it can be easy to lose sight of our eternal purpose. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss some simple (yet profound) truths that help clarify our destination and goal as believers in Christ. When we remember that we’re being conformed to the image of Jesus and one day we’ll dwell with him for eternity, we can hold things loosely in this life and embrace our role as servants doing the Master’s work—even if it’s the same work day after day. We’re grateful to Harvest House Publishers for making this week’s show possible. Check out Love Made by Quina Aragon, Bible Infographics for Kids; and Courageous World Changers by Shirley Raye Redmond at harvesthousepublishers.com. For the rest of April, you can receive free shipping and 40% off most books purchased with the code STAYHOME. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Read alouds aren’t just for our little ones. We can find great encouragement and joy in having the word of God read over us and explained. So in this special episode, Emily and Laura invite John Piper to read and reflect on what he considers to be the greatest chapter in the Bible, Romans 8. As he walks us through this incredible passage, John Piper connects its themes of suffering and loss to motherhood, encouraging us that no matter how deep the waters of our suffering, God’s unshakeable love is deeper still. We’re grateful to Harvest House Publishers for making this week’s show possible. Check out Love Made by Quina Aragon, Bible Infographics for Kids; and Courageous World Changers by Shirley Raye Redmond at harvesthousepublishers.com. For the rest of April, you can receive free shipping and 40% off most books purchased with the code STAYHOME. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

All moms have important work to do—work in the home, the community, and the church. But income-producing work can bring unique challenges. So, in this episode, Emily and Laura invite four women to share about what they’ve learned as they balance work and motherhood, seeking to honor God and serve faithfully in every sphere of life. No matter what kinds of work we do, we can reflect the image of God who is always at work in the world and in our lives.  We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Check out Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus by Nancy Guthrie and get 40% off with a free Crossway+ membership. Offer valid through May 14, 2020. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Motherhood comes with lots of hard things—but by God’s grace, those very things can bring fruit in our lives. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Jani Ortlund about some of the hard things she faced as a mom of young children, like fatigue, fear, and finances. Jani is a writer, speaker, and podcast host who ministers alongside her husband, Ray. She is a mother of four and grandmother of fourteen who remembers well the challenges of the little years. In the midst of the hard, she encourages us to keep seeking the Lord, trusting that he will gently lead us. We’re grateful to Harvest House Publishers for making this week’s show possible. Harvest House offers a wide variety of books, including: DadTired and Loving It by Jerrad Lopes and Bible Infographic for Kids. Find these books and more at harvesthousepublishers.com. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE  

When we say, “The gospel changes everything,” we mean everything! Even the way we think about makeup. Whether you’re a mom who loves it or hates it, wears it or doesn't, exploring our thoughts and feelings about makeup opens a window into our beliefs about beauty and identity. Join Emily and Laura in this episode for some fun conversation and gospel application as they consider how we can rightly enjoy beauty and be good stewards of our bodies, while ultimately finding our identity in Christ. We’re grateful to our generous donors for making this week’s show possible. Join them here, and help us bring gospel hope to moms everywhere. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE  

Whenever we ask the R|M community for questions, they range from lighthearted and practical to thought-provoking and theological, which makes the AUA show something special. In this one-hour episode, Emily and Laura answer listeners’ questions from how to survive motherhood without family support and how to protect children from negative influences, to how they maintain privacy for their families on social media and what their quiet time looks like. We hope as you listen, you’ll see how the gospel applies to everything and how we have freedom in Christ to serve our families in unique ways. We’re grateful to Christian Standard Bible for making this week’s show possible. Whether reading to a child or teaching in your women’s ministry, the CSB will be accurate, readable, and shareable. Find out more at csbible.com. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE  

The Bible is the timeless word of God, but finding time to study it as a mom of young children can feel nearly impossible. Does it count as a quiet time if we’re surrounded by noisy children? How is it possible that no matter how early we wake up for Bible study, our children seem to wake up earlier? The little years bring real struggles for spending time in God’s word, but there’s hope! In this special bonus episode, Emily and Laura share a chapter from their book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments, called, “The Little Years are Not the Lost Years.” In it, they offer encouragement and practical tips for spending time in God’s word and growing in our love for the gospel, even during busy seasons of motherhood. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Check out Crossway’s ESV Scripture Journals and get 40% off with a free Crossway+ membership. Offer valid through April 17, 2020. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE  

On one hand, we may feel like we’re never alone as moms—even going to the bathroom often becomes a family activity! On the other hand, motherhood can feel lonely and isolating. Caring for our families often leaves little time and energy for nurturing our friendships. But we’re not meant to live in isolation—we need friends who point us to Christ and encourage us in our mission! In this episode, Emily and Laura invite four women to share their thoughts on navigating friendship in the busyness of motherhood. Though we may need to adjust our expectations and find creative ways to connect, we can still have meaningful friendships in the midst of motherhood. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Get Jen Oshman's new book, Enough about Me: Finding Lasting Joy in the Age of Self, 40% off with a free Crossway+ membership. Offer valid through April 10, 2020. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Prayer seems like one of the most basic parts of the Christian life, but it can also be one of the most confusing. What exactly is prayer? What should we pray for? Are there things we shouldn’t pray for? How do we teach our kids to pray? In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss these questions and more with Kristie Anyabwile. Kristie shares from her wisdom and experience, encouraging us to go boldly and confidently to the Lord in prayer. We don’t have to do it perfectly, because we have a perfect Savior who is always interceding for us! We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Get Jen Oshman's new book, Enough about Me: Finding Lasting Joy in the Age of Self, 40% off with a free Crossway+ membership. Offer valid through April 3, 2020. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

If the word “discipline” makes you feel confused, discouraged, or even defeated, you’re not alone! As our children transition from sweet, snuggly babies into tantrum-throwing toddlers, we can see that they need discipline, but knowing how to discipline is a different matter. We may wonder whether there’s a “right” way or a “Christian” way to discipline. We may even find ourselves wishing someone would just give us a cheat sheet with all the answers! In this episode, Emily shares some of her experience trying to make sense of discipline. Although there’s no clear-cut system to fix all of our discipline struggles, she helps us think about discipline through the lens of scripture and discusses seven practical things we can do when we don’t know how to discipline. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Get Crossway's ESV Scripture Journals 40% off with a free Crossway+ membership. Offer valid through March 26, 2020. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Busy. Distracted. Overwhelmed. Worn out. Are these the inevitable characteristics of motherhood? Or is there another way? In this episode, Laura shares her journey from “hurry sickness” to rest. She helps clarify the biblical practice of Sabbath and explains how orienting one day of the week toward rest and worship can change all the other days. Even moms can find Sabbath rest as our hands do good while our hearts rest in the gospel! We’re grateful to Bethany House Publishers and Kristen Whetherell’s new book, Fight Your Fears: Trusting God’s Character and Promises When You Are Afraid, for making this week’s show possible. Find out more at kristenwetherell.com/books. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Dealing with differences can be hard. How do we engage with others who have very different life experiences, beliefs, or preferences than we do? How do we guide our children as they encounter these same challenges? In this episode, Emily and Laura invite four women to share how the truth that we’re all made in the image of God, or Imago Dei, impacts their motherhood and relationships. While it’s okay to be aware of our differences, the gospel reminds us that we’re all the same in one fundamentally important way—we’re created in the image of God. So whether we share many things in common or seemingly nothing at all, we can love our neighbors as God has loved us. We're grateful to The Good Book Company for making this week's show possible. Check out their bestselling children's book, The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Does all of the time, effort, and heart we put into motherhood really make a difference? When we make meals that end up on the floor, wash load after load of laundry, and discipline our children for the same behaviors day after day, it’s easy to wonder if motherhood makes an eternal impact. In this episode, Emily and Laura talk with Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher (authors of Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women) about how moms matter in the redemptive story of the Bible. They help us see how God used the ordinary faithfulness of moms in scripture to lead to the birth of Jesus, and they encourage us that God is still working through moms just like us to carry out his plan of redemption in the lives of our children and beyond. We’re grateful to Harvest House for making this week’s show possible. Looking for a new resources for your kiddos? Check out Even Me by Adie Camp and Courageous World Changers by Shirley Raye Redmond. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Most of us have heard it. Some of us have said it. There’s a common encouragement to moms of littles that if we “pay our dues now” or if we’re “faithful in the small things” then there will be bigger things coming later as our unseen sacrifices give way to visible fruit. In this episode, Emily and Laura unpack this idea, helping us see that while it comes from a very right desire to encourage faithfulness in following Christ, it may lead us to wrong expectations. Rather than serving the Lord looking ahead to “better” things he might give us later, we can be content in serving him now, because he has already given us the best thing in his Son. We’re grateful to Harvest House for making this week’s show possible. Looking for a new resources for your kiddos? Check out Even Me by Adie Camp and Courageous World Changers by Shirley Raye Redmond. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Being a mom can feel isolating. Our children may be our constant companions, but we often long to interact with other adults, and social media can be a fun and easy way to connect. But with statistics showing that the average person spends 2.5 hours a day on social media, we’re wise to consider how it affects our ability to live out the calling of motherhood. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how social media is designed to draw us in and how it might influence our hearts and actions more than we may realize. They offer practical boundaries for social media use and encourage us to consider whether that use of  time is beneficial to our growth in Christ. It’s important for Christians to be present on social media, but we don’t want our presence there to come at the cost of loving God and others. We’re grateful to Christian Standard Bible, a Bible translation for everyone, for making this week’s show possible. Whether reading to a child or teaching in your women’s ministry, the CSB will be accurate, readable, and shareable. Find out more at csbible.com. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

We make so many decisions in motherhood. Daily, we consider things like, what snack should I feed my child? How much screen time should they have? What discipline strategy should I use for this tantrum? And we also ask deeper, bigger questions like, how should we handle their schooling? What church should our family go to? How much time should we spend away from our kids? In today’s episode, Emily and Laura discuss how they each process decision-making and the many factors that influence the final outcome. God calls each of us to a dependent life that aligns with our deepest desire—to love and live like Christ in all we do, big and small. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Consider grabbing a copy of Jen Wilkin’s Women of the Word to learn how to study God’s word with your heart and mind. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Have you ever frozen as your child loudly asks why another child is in a wheelchair? Wondered how to check in with your friend after her child receives a difficult diagnosis? Felt unsure of how to encourage a mom who feels their child’s needs might be “too much” for the church to handle? In this special round table, Emily and Laura are joined by Abigail Dodds and Katie Blackburn to discuss what it’s like to raise a child with special needs and how others can show support. Whether you’re impacted directly or indirectly by the joys and challenges of this reality, we hope this show encourages and equips you to love moms who have children with special needs. We’re grateful to Faithlife TV for making today’s show possible. This platform provides access to thousands of hours of shows, movies, and Bible teaching for the purpose of edification and entertainment. For a limited time, you can redeem a free 14-day-trial by visiting faithlifetv.com/motherhood. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

‘Tis the season of special Christmas parties at work and school. There are gift lists to check off and cookies to devour (we mean, deliver). There’s the Advent calendar and accompanying crafts, and someone needs to find the tree decorations. Is it just us or are you already tired? In this episode, Emily and Laura invite five women to share how they rest in Christ through this season of hustle and bustle. All of the good things we do—from present shopping to craft-making—can be an overflow of a heart that’s beholding God’s goodness in this season. Let’s pause to reflect on God’s greatest gift to us and the only One able to offer us true rest: Jesus Christ. We’re grateful to Lifeway Women for making this week’s show possible. Looking for an Advent Bible study? Grab a copy of Advent: The Weary World Rejoices to help you meditate on how Advent points to the glory to come. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE  

Navigating the waters of grandparent-parent relationships can be difficult. How how much candy is too much? How do you invite them into your kids’ lives? How do you talk about boundaries? In this episode, Emily and Laura welcome their parents to the show to discuss how they honor one another in their differing roles and to work together to cultivate a gracious relationship. Whether you’re navigating a new grandparent relationship with your parents and in-laws or you are the grandparent, this episode is full of laughter, wisdom, and encouragement. We’re grateful that the Hands-On Bible from Tyndale House Publishers made this week’s show possible. Looking for a new kids’ Bible? The Hands-On Bible, in the New Living Translation, is packed with activities, humor, and colorful graphics to help kids understand and live out important Bible truths. Use coupon code Risen to receive 35% OFF select Hands-On Bibles. Coupon is valid through December 13th, 2019. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE  

Moving is hard. One day, you’re packing a box faster than your toddler can unpack it, and the next, you need Google maps to find the kids’ new school. Your family can feel uprooted, discouraged, exhilarated, and adventurous all on the same day. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss the challenges of moving with littles (which overlaps with any season of transition!). While moving is hard and full of unknowns, we can be sure God has a plan, and it’s a good one. These days, months, or even years aren’t throwaway seasons. By God’s grace, they’re times of pruning and growth in our hearts, leading us to joy in Christ—not our circumstances.  We’re grateful to Christian Standard Bible, a Bible translation for everyone, for making this week’s show possible. Whether reading to a child or teaching in your women’s ministry, the CSB will be accurate, readable, and shareable. Find out more at csbible.com.  View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Have you ever noticed your child light up as they greet others at church or offer drinks to guests in your home? Those moments could be the first glimpses into your child’s natural or spiritual gifts. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Karen Hodge about nurturing our children’s gifts in the context of community. Karen is a pastor’s wife and mom of two adult children, who serves as the Coordinator for the PCA Women’s Ministry. She’s also the R|M Board Chair and has been a faithful encourager of the Risen Motherhood ministry. As parents, we disciple our children with eternity in mind, preparing them to meet Christ. What a privilege to teach them how to use their gifts for God’s glory. We’re grateful to Moody Publishers for making this week’s show possible. Grab your copy of Bible and Breakfast by Asheritah Ciuciu. This 31-day devotional combines rich devotions with easy breakfast recipes, so you can feed your body and soul—together. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Whenever we ask the R|M community for questions, they range from lighthearted and practical to thought-provoking and theological, which makes the AUA show something special. In this one-hour episode, Emily and Laura answer listeners’ questions about the R|M pop-up shop and upcoming conferences, to things like spiritual slumps, attraction in marriage, and finding the right church for your family. We hope as you listen, you’ll see how the gospel applies to everything and how we have freedom in Christ to serve others in unique ways. This episode is brought to you by our generous R|M donors! Consider joining them to help us produce more content like this episode. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Stretch marks, loose skin, and under-eye circles—oh my! Many moms stand a little awkwardly before the mirror, examining their postpartum bodies. We may know the world’s standard isn’t a true one, but how do we find peace with our new bodies? In this episode, Emily and Laura invite five women to share how the gospel changes their outlook on their postpartum bodies. While we’re tempted to focus on what we think our bodies should be today, the gospel reminds us that our hope isn’t in our flesh. Instead, these bodies reminds us that our hope is in Jesus alone—who willingly bore our sins, scarring his perfect body to give us life. This hope gives us grateful hearts, so we can care for and steward the body we have today as a vessel for good works. We’re grateful to Moody Publishers for making this week’s show possible. Grab your copy of Bible and Breakfast by Asheritah Ciuciu. This 31-day devotional combines rich devotions with easy breakfast recipes, so you can feed your body and soul—together. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE  

Moms are no strangers to worry. We daily consider the possibility of danger, hurt feelings, or stressful situations. We turn hypothetical situations around in our heads, trying to find solutions, but it feels like everything is just beyond our control. And so we worry. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how the gospel changes our worry. As moms in a broken world, we know we’re going to ask ourselves, “What if?” and, “What then?” But what do we do when we start to dwell on those questions? We train our minds with the promises of God found in Christ. As our trust in God’s care deepens, our worry can become worship. Oh and ps: We’re having our fall fundraiser through Friday! Instead of ordering pizza for dinner this week, consider giving $25 to help 19 women hear the gospel. We’re grateful to Harvest House for making this week’s show possible. Looking for a new resource for your kiddos? Check out the Baby Believer board books, Love Made, or Bible Infographics for Kids! View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

It’s easy to think of things that are more fun than doing dishes or putting shoes back where they belong. But serving in motherhood often means sacrificing what we want in order to care for those around us in service to Christ. We know we’re called to be living sacrifices, but what are we supposed to do when the “sacrifice” part is uncomfortable? In this episode, Emily and Laura examine another angle of being a living sacrifice: service. Working hard to serve others isn’t an obstacle to fun or freedom. It’s the pathway to joy in Christ. We’re grateful to Dwell for making this week’s show possible. Visit https://dwellapp.io/risenmotherhood to learn how they keep scripture in your ears and on your heart. Risen Motherhood Listeners, get 50% off Dwell! View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Sometimes we serve ourselves into exhaustion, and sometimes we avoid serving to keep ourselves comfortable. Neither extreme is good. Many of us have heard that we’re called to be a living sacrifice, but what does that mean? In this episode, Emily and Laura examine one angle of being a living sacrifice: burnout. While not every mom experiences full burnout, many of us believe our work proves our worth or the world depends on us. If these lies motivate us, we’ll live as though we’re limitless until we’re unable to do anything well. But a heart abiding in Christ knows we can work faithfully and restfully within our limitations, which are for God’s glory and our good. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Consider grabbing a copy of Jen Wilkin’s Women of the Word to learn how to study God’s word with your heart and mind. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

We see each other every week at church, but our relationships can grow into more than just a quick wave in the lobby while a toddler hangs from our knee. We’re supposed to the church body, supporting and caring for one another by God’s grace as we grow together in Christ. In this episode, the Risen Motherhood team shares how their local church communities have helped them in various seasons. The church plays a vital role in the Christian’s life, and while it’s not perfect, God uses the church to help us grow in wisdom and maturity. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Consider grabbing a copy of Jen Wilkin’s Women of the Word to learn how to study God’s word with your heart and mind. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE  

Most of us have our favorite “experts” or “gurus”—the voices we turn to for tips, tricks, and how-tos. We love the ability to learn something quickly by scrolling through our social media feeds. But should Christians solely depend on the “experts” of our culture to learn how to live a faithful life? In this episode, Emily and Laura examine why we like our gurus so much. While they are often be helpful, we’re called to unconditionally follow only one expert: Jesus. In Christ, God gives us the Holy Spirit to teach and train us in wisdom according to God’s word. We can still enjoy the gurus, but we know the source of all wisdom is God alone. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Consider grabbing a copy of Jen Wilkin’s Women of the Word to learn how to study God’s word with your heart and mind. View Transcript Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Why does marriage feel so hard in the little years? After pouring your energy and brain power out for your kiddos, it’s easy to offer your spouse the leftovers. In this episode, Emily and Laura invite some very special guests on the show to talk about marriage with little ones: their husbands, Brad Jensen and Mike Wifler! Dates may look different, conversations may constantly be interrupted, and serving one another may look mundane, but the gospel can breathe new life into marriage. The gospel story reminds  us of God’s faithfulness as he works in our hearts—and the joy of partnering with others in the process. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Consider grabbing a copy of Jen Wilkin’s Women of the Word to learn how to study God’s word with your heart and mind. View Transcript Order the Risen Motherhood Book  Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

The show is back! After a summer break, we’re kicking off the season by flipping the microphone and putting Emily and Laura in the interviewee seats to discuss being women in process. In Christ we’re growing, but we’re not perfect yet. So while we truly want to obey God, we still put our hope in other things. But even in the tension, Christ offers all we need as we learn to live lives of faithful obedience. No matter where we are in the process, the gospel meets us there. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Expecting a baby? Grab a copy of Gloria Furman’s Labor with Hope to remember our only boast and hope in childbirth is Christ. View Transcript Pre-order the Risen Motherhood Book    Get the Bonus Chapters Pre-order the book before 9/3 and receive TWO bonus chapters. Submit your information by pressing the link above. Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

At the beginning of June, you reveal your summer bucket list, which makes your children cheer with anticipation. By July, you can’t find your list and by August, you’re tempted to check out until a new season starts. It’s no surprise we need the gospel to shape every expectation we have as we think about our summer plans. In this episode, Emily and Laura look towards the next three months and offer challenges to help us keep the right perspective as we plan, hope, and dream for summertime. We’re living for something much bigger than our summer plans, and God’s grace will sustain us as we persevere in motherhood—and to September.   VIEW TRANSCRIPT Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Everything seems pressing in the early years of motherhood. The baby’s diaper, the promised game of tag, and the dirty upstairs bathroom repeatedly demand our attention. It can be easy to feel bogged down by the everyday and lose sight of the bigger picture. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth about building habits of faithfulness in every season of life. Nancy has impacted millions of women worldwide through her ministries, Revive Our Hearts and the True Woman movement. She’s a prolific writer, speaker, radio host; and she’s wife to Robert. It may be hard to see past the early years of motherhood in the moment, but when we’re 40, 50, or 60 years old, we’ll see the spiritual impact of the daily choices we make right now. If we want to breathe the gospel in and out, we need a steady habit of seeking God through his word. VIEW TRANSCRIPT Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

We all wonder if we meet the “good mom” standard. Do I feed them enough vegetables? Should I be the one reading the bedtime story? Do my kids behave? In this special episode, Emily and Laura ask the mother of all motherhood questions in front of a live audience: How do I know if I’m a good mom? Deep down, we all know we’re not good enough on our own. But the good news of the gospel is that we have Christ’s perfect record as our own, and God sees us as good in Jesus. So instead of looking at ourselves, let’s look at Christ and ask the better question: Do I know and love the One who makes me good? VIEW TRANSCRIPT Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Motherhood is a gift from God. We never want to forget that. But while we’re down here in the trenches, we can’t ignore real annoyances—like who left this sock behind and why are there crumbs everywhere? In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss why moms get annoyed and how the gospel shapes our responses. They even discuss some practical tips. Every mom is going to face annoying things, so we can sigh and roll our eyes or turn back in dependence to God who supplies for our every need. Christ came to save us—annoyances and all—so we could learn to love others even when we’re annoyed. VIEW TRANSCRIPT Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Historians won’t record that we prayed with ours kids before school, dropped off meals to neighbors, or hosted Bible study. But God’s greater story uses the everyday work of women to spread the gospel around the world. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Dr. Michael Kruger about women in the second century church. Michael is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte) and professor of New Testament and Early Christianity; and an author, husband, and father. Church history teaches us that God is faithful to his Church through his people. From the second century to now, God uses ordinary women serving in sacrificial ways to change the world with the gospel of Christ. VIEW TRANSCRIPT Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE  

Going to Bible study in the early years of motherhood can feel like an Olympic feat. In our minds, getting everyone ready requires some gymnastics, enough snacks to feed a sumo wrestler, and the ability to marathon your way across a parking lot. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss common struggles that keep moms from being involved in women’s ministry and reasons to get yourself out the door. While podcasts, websites, and books are great gifts of encouragement, God specifically gives the local church to train, equip, and nourish his children. Getting there will be worth it. VIEW TRANSCRIPT Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Find all of the links & related resources from the show HERE

Sometimes it feels like we can’t finish a thought before a child needs us to grab more water, tie a shoe, or change a diaper. When mom’s brain power is consistently going to urgent things, adding scripture memory into the routine can seem too hard. Who really has time for flashcards? In this episode, Emily and Laura show how memorizing scripture gives us the wisdom we’re craving for the everyday. God’s word renews our minds and transform our lives, which helps us in the carpool line, the kitchen, and every moment of motherhood. God gave us his word as a gift; let’s enjoy it.    VIEW TRANSCRIPT     GIVE TO RISEN MOTHERHOOD MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief, John M. Frame Ep. 104, What Does It Mean to Find Your Identity in Christ?: An Interview with Jackie Hill Perry Romans Road (Memory tool for the gospel) RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: Related R|M resources: R|M Abide Method Ep. 63, Jen Wilkin: Growing in God’s Word as a Mom of Little Ones Ep. 87, What Does It Mean to “Preach the Gospel to Yourself?” “What Should I Teach My Children About the Bible?” Emily Jensen Around the web: An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture, Dr. Andrew Davis (Here’s a free PDF from Dr. Davis with similar content.) Habits of Grace, David Matthis Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Donald S. Whitney "He’s Memorized 42 Books of the Bible and You Can Too" Don Whitney “Scripture Memory Made Easy” Tabor Laughlin “The Importance of Scripture Memory” Radu Gheorghita “You Can Memorize Scripture this Year” Andy Naselli Help Me Teach the Bible: Nancy Guthrie and Andy Davis on Scripture Memory Simply Charlotte Mason Memory System [Video] Fighter Verses pack Songs for Saplings (can also be streamed online for free) Hidden in My Heart (can also be streamed online for free) R|M APPLY QUESTIONS: Scripture memory can be hard for moms, so let’s take a personal inventory on Bible memory and the challenges in our lives. Do you currently memorize scripture? Have you ever had a rhythm for scripture memory? What are 2-3 reasons why you don’t memorize scripture (ie. uninterested, too tired, overwhelmed—and seriously no need to get stuck in guilt here. This is just a starting point!)? We believe the Bible is in the infallible Word of God, and it holds the power to judge the intentions of our hearts and renew our minds. Why is it important for Christians to know what the Bible says? Look up Psalm 119. List some of the benefits of knowing God’s word. Do you think you can experience these gifts apart from knowing God’s word and how he desires for us to live? We mentioned a lot of helpful tips and resources to start Bible memory in your home. Choose one or two that sound like a good fit for your learning style and family rhythm. How can you incorporate them into your week? How can you include your kids in the fun? Remember, we don’t earn our right standing before God by reciting Bible verses. He doesn’t love, bless, or help us more because we’ve proven ourselves worthy. Instead, he gifts us his word so we can better know him and how to live in a way that leads to joy. Consider an area in your life where you struggle to remember God’s love for you. What verses can you memorize to help you trust in God’s faithfulness to you? FOR MORE: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!

Whenever we ask the R|M community for questions, they range from lighthearted and practical to thought-provoking and theological, which makes the AUA show something special. In this one-hour episode, Emily and Laura answer listeners’ questions from how they handle the work of the ministry and how they manage their personal screen time, to how they’ve changed as mothers and how they intentionally connect with their husbands. We hope as you listen, you’ll see how the gospel applies to everything and how we have freedom in Christ to serve our families in unique ways.  VIEW TRANSCRIPT Questions (Time-Stamped): [1:51] What podcasts do you listen to? [4:28] How do you potty train little boys? [6:39] Do you guys hang out a lot outside of podcast/book stuff? [8:37] Do you consider yourselves stay-at-home moms? [11:17] How do you do the ministry of R|M and motherhood? [18:20] What advice would you give to those wanting to grow in their writing? [22:34] Do you ever struggle with comparing yourselves to each other? How do you deal with this? [29:14] Do you have limits or personal policies that you use to limit or guard yourself from too  much social media intake? [31:56] How are you a different mom now than in the first year or two of mothering? [37:23] How do you practically handle being real about your emotions with your kids (anger, sadness, crying) while still giving them the stability they need from their mom? [44:41] What are some of your go-to questions to ask your husband to help connect? [45:36] What are some of your most common prayers throughout any given day? [46:45] Are there rules for prayer? [49:47] Do you have any friends whom you disagree with theologically? How do you navigate this? MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: R|M FAQs Nonprofit Ally (Mentioned by Laura) Help Me Teach the Bible: Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism (Mentioned by Emily) Masterpiece Podcast (Mentioned by Emily) Ep. 6, The enCourage Podcast: Body Image (Mentioned by Emily) What Every Child Should Know About Prayer, Nancy Guthrie Conscience: What It Is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ, Naselli & Crowley Quote by Milton Vincent: “You already know the worst thing about me, I nailed Christ to the cross.” (As read in this post.) Marriage questions: How can I love you better this week? How can I love you in intimacy this week? What’s coming in the week ahead? What’s one way I can serve you this week? RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: Related R|M resources: Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments (the book!) R|M on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter R|M Recommended Resources AUA FAQ Round-Up: Fall 2018 Edition Ep. 54, Ask Us Anything! Spring 2017 Edition Ep. 77, Ask Us Anything! Fall 2017 Edition Ep. 100, Ask Us Anything! Spring 2018 Edition Ep. 109, Ask Us Anything! Fall 2018 Edition Ep. 18, Freedom to Be the Mother God Created You to Be: Why Comparison Doesn’t Work Ep. 35, Putting Your Marriage First: Giving Him More Than the Leftovers Ep. 40, To-Do Lists & How-Tos: Finding Practical Help in Motherhood Ep. 61, Prayer & Motherhood: An Interview with Valerie Woerner Ep. 69, Loving the Difficult Mom in Your Life Ep. 120, When Mom & Dad Can’t Make Date Night Happen Ep. 123, Motherhood is Ministry: How to See and Serve Your Kids “Cultivating a Healthy Marriage as New Parents” Quina Aragon “Technology and the Root of Discontentment” Aubrie Drayer “What Does It Mean for a Mom to Have Freedom in Christ?” Nana Dolce “When You Don’t Measure Up” Laura Hardin” “5 Reasons God Made You a Mother” Abigail Dodds “Angry Dad or Loving Father” Jessica Thompson “What if Motherhood was Meant to be Hard” Lauren Weir “Mommas, We Speak From the Overflow of Our Hearts” Katie Blackburn “Remedies for the Mom Who Keeps Blowing It” Amy DiMarcangelo “What God Wants for You to Pray for Your Kids” Melissa Kruger Writing Resources: Home Row Podcast Hemingway App Jonathan Rogers (newsletter and Field Notes) On Writing Well, Wiliam Zinsser Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott R|M APPLY QUESTIONS: All moms are ministers of the gospel of Christ. Some may serve in official capacities like in a church or nonprofit, but all serve in their homes and local communities. How is motherhood a ministry? How does God instruct believers to serve others out of their love for Christ? How do you share the gospel in your words and actions in everyday life? By God’s grace, we’re able to grow in our ability to mother. We may learn a new trick like prepping lunch before heading out to church or learn a spiritual discipline like being patient amidst the demands for snacks every afternoon. How have you grown as a mother? How are those examples—practical or spiritual—signposts of God’s faithfulness to you? There’s a form of godly comparison that encourages you towards godliness and thankfulness. What would this look like? Can you think of a friend whose love of God and others causes you to praise God and press into the work before you? Consider sharing with your friend how her joy in the Lord shines for others. Connecting with your husband in the little years can take a little creativity and a lot of intentionality. (That’s probably why every AUA has a question about marriage!) What makes your husband feel known, respected, and cared for? How can you build some of those things into your weekly rhythm? God’s word offers what we need for godly living and encouragement. Podcasts, articles, and books are extra gifts but not the source of wisdom. Are you searching the scriptures for wisdom or looking around for second-hand information? How can you become a better student of God’s word?    FOR MORE: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!

“Mommy, what happens when someone dies?” When our kids ask us about death, answering can feel intimidating and even sad. How much should we share? What can they understand? Will we scare them? In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Tim Challies about how to talk to our kids about death. Tim is a husband, father of teenagers, pastor, and writer who encourages us to bring the conversation about death back to our children’s hearts and the hope they have in Jesus. We don’t need to worry so much about what to say to our kids. God gave us what we need in his word to teach our kids the victory of the gospel in the face of death. VIEW TRANSCRIPT MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Devoted: Godly Men and Their Godly Moms, Tim Challies Challies.com Tim Challies on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: Related R|M resources: Kids Abide Cards for Bible Study R|M Abide Method for Bible Study Around the web: “A Christian Perspective on Grief” CCEF On the Go “5 Ways to Talk to Your Children About Death” - Jeff Robinson “How Being Honest About Death Brings Hope” - Matthew McCullough “How to Explain the Gospel to Children” - John MacArthur “#blessed” - Trillia Newbell Goodbye to Goodbyes, - Lauren Chandler Holding Onto Hope, - Nancy Guthrie “Do Pets Go to Heaven?” - Ask Pastor John R|M APPLY QUESTIONS: Our kids will ask big theological questions. How do you feel when one is lobbed your way? Have your kids asked about death? After listening to the interview, how would you describe a theology of death to your kids? Any conversation around death will eventually end with God’s judgment or grace, which makes it a launchpad for talking about your child’s heart. How can you explain the need for Jesus? What specific examples in your child’s life can you use to show their need for a Savior? When children press to know if pets (or neighbors or friends) will be in heaven, it’s often because they equate “forever happiness” with being with the things and people they love. What are some specific people, pets, or things your child may expect to be in heaven? How can you point them to the true joy that will be waiting for believers in heaven? What examples can you give them to make them most excited to be with Christ? We all feel pressure to have perfect theological answers, because we fear misleading our children or misrepresenting God. But it rests on God to change our children’s hearts. How can we be faithful in sharing scripture’s truths with our children without fear of “messing up”? There are hundreds of resources for how to teach your children, which is a gift from God. But the even greater gift is the gift of his own words in the Bible to train us in godliness and biblical knowledge. We have what we need for gospel-centered motherhood through his word and his Church. How can you invest more time in Bible study? Is there an older woman in your church you could reach out to for counsel? FOR MORE: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!

It’s vacation time! We can see ourselves sleeping in, sipping hot coffee, and diving into a good book. But it’s more likely someone will get sick, the traffic will be terrible, and the diaper bag will be left at the house. In this episode, Emily and Laura offer a “Mom Heart Check” to help find the root of difficulty in family trips. When we travel, it’s not about being served but about serving others. We can prep our hearts before, during, and after a trip by rethinking our expectations and remembering the servant love of Christ. VIEW TRANSCRIPT RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: Mentioned on the show: R|M Newsletter Sign-Up R|M-related: Ep. 19, A Bad Moment Doesn't Have To Make A Bad Day: Redeem Your Day Ep. 21, Idols of a Mom’s Heart Ep. 47, Facing the Cold and Flu Season with Grace Ep. 49, When Momma Gets Mad, Part 1: What's Under the Surface? Ep. 123, Motherhood is Ministry: How to See and Serve Your Kids “See Needs and Meet Them” Laura Wifler “The Kingdom of Mom” Maggie Combs “A Mother’s Hope” Christina Fox “A God Who Serves Mothers” Amanda Criss Around the web: “Your Child is Your Neighbor” Jen Wilkin “Summer Vacation and the Gospel” The Gospel-Centered Woman “Summer Vacation is No Sabbath” Kathryn Butler “You Are Responsible for Your Own Actions” Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth “When God Interrupts Your Plans” Christina Fox R|M Apply: Consider your heart motivations when planning and prepping for a trip. How do you view vacations for your family? A chance to get away? The highlight of the year? A time for you to clock out? No matter how well we plan, we’ll be met with interruptions, surprises, and challenges when we travel. What difficulties have you experienced on trips? Were your responses honoring to God and your family? If not, what would have been a godly response in that situation? When things are difficult we often blame everyone around us. While it may not be anyone’s fault, our responses reveal our trust in things other than God. Do you believe God is in control of your trip? How does this truth stop blame-shifting and enable us to extend grace in all things? After kids, “vacation” doesn’t mean the same thing it once did. There are needs to meet for our families no matter where we are, so we need a right understanding of service. How does God serve you as you serve your family—even on vacation? Are you ever without his help or grace? It helps to set your mind and heart on the right things before a trip begins. Consider the sin issues that pop up when you travel. Think of past examples of common challenges that may happen again. How can you respond kindly and graciously? How can you help your kids understand how to love God and others while traveling? How can you communicate the gospel to your family before, during, and after vacation? FOR MORE: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!

Changing dirty diapers. Providing nourishing meals. Having conversations about patience and self-control. It doesn’t look like an official outreach or job position, but ministering to our kiddos is one way we serve God. In this episode, Emily and Laura share how moms can see and serve their kids. Our individual circumstances are different, but we can all look to Jesus as our perfect example for ministry in everyday life. He worked, traveled, taught, and ate with his disciples to show them what it looks like to obey and love God in all things. Mamas, let’s live a life of ministry too.   VIEW TRANSCRIPT   RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: Related R|M resources: Faithful Motherhood Series Ep. 107, Grace in Discipline: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Elyse Fitzpatrick Ep. 113, Trusting God with Our Children: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Nancy Guthrie Ep. 116, Leaning into Grace: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Debbie Martens Discipleship and Teaching “Gospel Thinking” Ep. 04, Teaching Our Children About Jesus Ep. 12, Is Your Child’s Faith Your Responsibility? Ep. 29, Using Life-Giving Words With Your Children Ep. 51, Family Devotions in the Season of Young Children Ep. 57, How Discipline Helps Us Communicate the Gospel Ep. 76, Sally Clarkson: Nourishing & Training Up Your Children at the Table Ep. 82, Using Stories to Pass Along the Gospel to Your Children Ep. 89, Trillia Newbell: Helping Our Kids Celebrate God’s Beautifully Diverse Design Ep. 108, How Do I Disciple My Children? Ep. 111, Seasons and Rhythms: Incorporating Gospel Reminders Into Your Year “What Should I Teach My Children About the Bible?” Emily Jensen “Kitchen Table Discipleship,” Stacy Reaoch “Gospel Thinking: How Do We Decide Our Family Traditions?” Eric Schumacher “Raising Treasure Hunters,” Stephanie Grayum “Helping Children See Christ in Scripture,” Nana Dolce “Passing Along Our Heritage: Teaching the Gospel in All of Life,” Autumn Kern Encouragement in the Ministry of Motherhood Ep. 18, Freedom to be the Mother God Created You to Be Ep. 19, A Bad Moment Doesn’t Have to Make a Bad Day: Redeem Your Day Ep. 30, Why You Don’t Have to Live with Mom Guilt Ep. 37, Working Hard at Home: Emily’s Story Ep. 40, To-Do Lists & How-Tos: Finding Practical Help in Motherhood Ep. 43, Serving Others Right Where You’re At Ep. 44, Raising More Than Just “Good” Kids Ep. 61, Prayer & Motherhood: An Interview with Valerie Woerner Ep. 66, Hannah Anderson: How Humility Nourishes a Weary Mom’s Soul Ep. 73, Ruth Chou Simons: Faithfulness & Work in the Season of Young Children Ep. 87, What It Means to “Preach the Gospel to Yourself” Ep. 105, When Motherhood Feels Too Hard Ep. 110, Creativity and Motherhood: An Interview with Quina Aragon “Five Reasons God Made You a Mother,” Abigail Dodds “What if Motherhood was Meant to be Hard?” Lauren Weir “The Kingdom of Mom,” Maggie Combs “A God Who Serves Mothers,” Amanda Criss “Gospel Hope When You Feel Like You’re Not Enough,” Christina Kposowa “To Mom Well is to Know Christ Well,” Dianne Jago Intentional Motherhood Ep. 27, Intentional Motherhood: It’s the Little Things Ep. 33, Intentional Motherhood Starts at Day One Ep. 32, Gloria Furman: Missional Motherhood Ep. 46, Intentional Motherhood: Communicating Your Family’s Mission “Seize the Phase,” Kay Fuller “Where Are We Going? Leading Your Family with a Gospel-Centered Vision,” Shelly Wildman “Tending Your Garden,” Colleen Searcy “Five Ways My Mom Invested the Gospel in Me,” Jaquelle Crowe Bible Literacy Ep. 15, When Quiet Times Aren’t Quiet: How Moms Make Time to Study God’s Word Ep. 63, Jen Wilkin: Growing in God’s Word as a Mom of Little Ones Ep. 79, She Reads Truth: God’s Word Everyday, In Every Season R|M Abide Method for Bible study Husbands as Ministry Partners Ep. 28, On the Same Team: Getting on the Same Page as Parents Ep. 90, Unified with Your Husband: Different Styles, Same Mission Around the Internet: Missional Motherhood, Gloria Furman The Life Giving Parent, Clay and Sally Clarkson Christ in the Chaos: How the Gospel Changes Motherhood, Kimm Crandall Parenting, Paul David Tripp Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Tedd Tripp Give Them Grace, Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson Glory in the Ordinary, Courtney Reissig Mom Enough, Desiring God RM APPLY QUESTIONS Now that we see our work in motherhood as a ministry to our children, let’s talk about how to see and serve them well. You’ll find there are a million ways to do this with a scroll on social media, a simple Google search, or even a look at the R|M website. But ministry isn’t a thing of guilt, it’s a thing of grace. God graciously invites us into his work to spread his gospel and make disciples, even in our homes. Our ministry will look different than the mom next to us, but our goal is the same: to raise children up in the ways of the Lord. When you hear the word “ministry,” what comes to mind? Who ministers? What does ministry look like? Ministry simply means serving God by serving others in our spheres of influence—which for a mom includes her family. How would you describe your ministry in motherhood? The first thing we need to do ministry is a relationship with God. This is how we’re equipped to serve our kiddos and how we learn to obey God. How do you grow in your relationship with God? How do you grow in godliness and gospel thinking? We have hundreds of moments in a day in motherhood to decide to submit in obedience to God or to chase our own selfish desires. Can you think of an example of a moment like this in your home? What would it look to serve God in that moment? We minister in two main ways: in the physical and in the spiritual. What are some practical needs you meet for your children? How does that work communicate the gospel to them? What are some specific hearts needs in your children right now? How can you communicate the gospel to them for those issues? Resources are everywhere, which is a wonderful thing. But it can also leave us feeling overwhelmed by the options or guilty for not doing all of them. How does the gospel free us from “mom guilt” and allow us to use resources with joy? FOR MORE: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!

Sometimes it feels like “mom world” is another planet. A nursing shield? An all-terrain stroller? Funny-shaped food? It seems easier to build friendships with women in our season of life, but the gospel gives us a bigger picture of community. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Elizabeth Woodson about building flourishing friendships with women in other seasons of life—particularly singles. Elizabeth is a Bible teacher who writes, teaches, and helps to develop leaders at The Village Church and serves as the Director of Resources for the Sparrow Conference. Christian moms and singles can have the most important thing in common: our faith in Christ. So press in a little deeper with a woman in a different season and enjoy God’s gift of community.   VIEW TRANSCRIPT   MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Elizabeth Woodson’s website Elizabeth on Instagram & Twitter The Village Church Sparrow Conference 2019 RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: Related R|M resources: “God’s Grace Beyond our ‘Mom Tribes,’" - Abby Hummel, Risen Motherhood “The Gospel Comes with a House Key,” - Rosaria Butterfield, Risen Motherhood “When We’re Offended: The Cost of Being a Peacemaker,” - Lauren Weir, Risen Motherhood “Members, Not Measures: A Call to Own One Another’s Joys and Sorrows,” Abbey Wedgeworth, Risen Motherhood “Moms Make Peace Through Christ,” - Emily Jensen, Risen Motherhood Ep. 38, Friendship & Motherhood - Risen Motherhood Ep. 43, Serving Others Right Where You’re At - Risen Motherhood Ep. 55, Hospitality in the Little Years - Risen Motherhood Ep. 65, Finding Your Tribe: Momma, Who is Your Primary Community? - Risen Motherhood Around the internet: Messy Beautiful Friendships: Finding and Nurturing Deep and Lasting Relationships, - Christine Hoover Life Together, - Dietrich Bonhoeffer Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community, - Brett McCracken “6 Costs of Real Friendship,” - Jen Thorn, Christianity Today “Loneliness, Friendship, and the Goodness of God,” - Melissa Kruger, TGC “Woman Enough for Friendship,” - Jasmine Holmes, Fathom Magazine Ep. 17, By Faith with Christine Hoover: On Friendships for Moms with Emily & Laura - By Faith RM APPLY QUESTIONS It’s great to have a close group of mom friends, but God also designed Christian community to include a variety of ages, experiences, and gifts. Women in different seasons of life can have flourishing friendships if we’re willing to find common interests, have honest conversations, and build on our shared love of Christ. We’re made to be in community and to encourage our sisters-in-Christ, and that happens across every season of life. Do you have friendships with women who are in different seasons of life than you? If so, how can you further invest in these friendships? If not, can you think of any women who share similar interests with you in other areas? Consider inviting one of them to join you for coffee, bread baking, running, etc. There are common threads in all our lives. We all experience pain, loss, and difficulty; and we all experience joy, thankfulness, and hope. The gospel meets us where we are in our different situations and enables us to mourn and rejoice with one another. How is a shared love of Christ the foundation for friendship? How does it connect you to other sisters-in-Christ who may be experiencing different life events than you? Moms and singles can be tempted to run away from hard relationships, but God calls us to consider one another as more important than ourselves. What would it look like to approach a difficult friend with grace? How can you find out how to love that person well? If we want to be true friends, we have to open up our lives to others—which means opening our homes too. What are your expectations for the “right conditions” to be hospitable? Are these biblical requirements or heart idols? How can you open up space this week to invite a single woman over? All women are told to have spiritual children in the faith regardless of our life seasons. We’re to steward the information God gives us by pouring into a younger sister-in-Christ. Is discipleship a regular part of your life? How can you make time for it and who might you “do life” with? FOR MORE: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!

Want to start a business? Wondering if you should start traveling for your job or pick up an extra shift? Trying to bend and stretch your schedule to make all your opportunities work? Being able to consider new work responsibilities, ministry roles, or creative endeavors isn’t the norm for everyone, but when we have a choice, it’s a huge privilege to steward. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how to evaluate new or changing career or ministry opportunities. We’re made to work and use our gifts to pass on the legacy of faith in all we do. By tuning our thoughts to God’s word, we can pursue holiness, count the cost of each decision, and lay down our lives for others. RM APPLY QUESTIONS   VIEW TRANSCRIPT   RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: Leave an iTunes Review & Tutorial on How to Leave an iTunes Review Ep. 83: Nikki Daniels: Finding Freedom in Christ as a Working Mom - Risen Motherhood Ep. 118: Gray Areas: Personal Conscience in Motherhood - Risen Motherhood “When You Don’t Measure Up” - Laura Hardin, Risen Motherhood “Every Woman’s Call to Work” - Abigail Dodds, Desiring God “Women, Work, and Faith: Five Common Themes” - Bethany Jenkins, TGC “The Counter-Cultural Woman: A Fresh Look at Proverbs 31” - Revive Our Hearts Series “Women, Work, and Our Crisis of Identity” - Carolyn McCulley, Desiring God “Women’s Roles and the Great Commission” - Allyson Todd, For the Church “The Wonder of Work” Melissa Kruger, TGC “When You’re Stuck in a Season You Don’t Want” - Lauren Weir, Words Worth Noting “Let Me Be A Woman: A Discussion on Biblical Femininity” - Nana Dolce, Aimee Byrd, Brooke Ventura FOR MORE: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!    

Regular date nights are a joy. We love getting out of the house and away from the kids!  But does a flourishing God-honoring marriage require this regular habit? If you and your husband are in an overwhelming season and you’re not “succeeding” at date night, this one’s for you. In this episode, Emily and Laura dig into a different perspective on the “modern date night.” Instead of putting our hope in a single night out with our husbands, God teaches us to cherish and serve one another daily. Date nights aren’t a guarantee, but God’s covenant-keeping grace is, and he can sustain our marriage, even when we don’t get a date night.   RM APPLY QUESTIONS   VIEW TRANSCRIPT     MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Ep. 109, Ask Us Anything!: Fall 2018 Edition - Risen Motherhood Journeywomen Podcast with Hunter Beless Journeywomen on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Hunter Beless on Instagram Hudson Taylor: Gospel Pioneer to China - Vance Christie *Laura’s book recommendation Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: “Don’t Put Your Hope in Date Night” Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler, TGC - Featured article written in conjunction with this week’s show Ep. 05, Marriage & Motherhood - Risen Motherhood Ep. 35, Putting Your Marriage First: Give Him More Than the Leftovers - Risen Motherhood Ep. 62, When Your Husband Works Long Hours - Risen Motherhood “Our Greatest Ally: God’s Grace for Marital Intimacy” - Laura Hardin, Risen Motherhood “Cultivating a Healthy Marriage as New Parents” - Quina Aragon, Risen Motherhood “Tell Your Husband You Love Him” - Laura Wifler, Risen Motherhood “Practical Ways to Love Your Husband Who Works Long Hours” - Risen Motherhood “When Littles Make You Want to Check Out in Marriage” - Risen Motherhood The Meaning of Marriage, Tim Keller “On Disappointment in Marriage” Trillia Newbell [Video], For The Church “Susannah Spurgeon Lived for Christ Without Leaving Her Home” Christine Hoover “10 Ways to Grow Your Marriage While Having Young Kids” Gavin Ortlund, TGC “Lay Down Your Life for a Lasting Marriage” Jen Oshman “The Purpose and Privileges of Marriage” Garrett Kell, For The Church FOR MORE: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!

Am I an Enneagram 3? A Princess Belle? An INFP? Wait, what are you?! It doesn’t matter if it takes 10 minutes and 100 pop-ups, we’ll click through to learn something new about our personalities. In this episode, Emily and Laura talk about why we love learning about ourselves and what role personality profiles should play in our mothering. Digging into who we are can be useful, but our personalities aren’t the full definition of who we are in Christ. God is making all things new, changing and transforming every part of us—personalities included—into the image of Jesus.   RM APPLY QUESTIONS   VIEW TRANSCRIPT   RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter “Personality Assessments and the Wondrous Knowledge of Being Known” Lore Ferguson Wilbert, Lifeway “I’m Not an Expert on Myself” Jen Wilkin, Family Life “Personality Tests and Abiding in Love” Liz Wann, Morning By Morning “Personality Tests: Knowing God Through Knowing Ourselves” Nate Claiborne, Christian Pop Culture “What God Thinks About You” John Rinehart, Desiring God “Stop Using Your Personality Test as a Crutch” Michael Kelley, For The Church “The FAQs: What Christians Should Know About the Enneagram” Joe Carter, TGC “What the Bible Says About Our Identities in Christ” Melissa Kruger, Megan Hill, Jen Pollock Michel [Video], TGC For More: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!

It’s our first episode of 2019, and we’re talking about the little voice in your head. The one that pipes up when you feel guilt over letting your kids eat too many cookies or sets off an alarm bell when you watch something questionable. All of us have one, but it’s not the Holy Spirit. What is it exactly? In this episode, Emily and Laura start the conversation on personal conscience. God gave each of us a conscience to help discern what’s right and wrong in the everyday “gray” areas of life. While it can be dulled by sin, God recalibrates our consciences through the study of his word and fellowship with believers, so we can do all things in faith with love. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Risen Motherhood’s Board of Directors Conscience: What it is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ, Naselli & Crowley That Little Voice in Your Head: Learning About Your Conscience, Naselli (Kids version) RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT: Ep. 13, Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding: How the Gospel Changes the Conversation - Risen Motherhood Ep. 56, Feeding Our Families & the Gospel - Risen Motherhood Ep. 63, Jen Wilkin: Growing in God’s Word as a Mom of Little Ones - Risen Motherhood Ep. 83, Finding Freedom in Christ as a Working Mom: An Interview with Nikki Daniels - Risen Motherhood Ep. 85, Same Grace, Unique Circumstances: Every Mom is Your Neighbor - Risen Motherhood Ep. 92, Learning, Growing, & Changing Our Minds: How the Gospel Frees Us to Do Something Different - Risen Motherhood Ep. 93, How Should We Educate Our Children? The Case for Freedom, Part 1 - Risen Motherhood Ep. 103, When Snack Time is Scary - Risen Motherhood Ep. 117, “Mommy, Can I Watch a Show?”: Screen Time & the Gospel - Risen Motherhood “What Does It Mean for a Mom to Have Freedom in Christ?” Nana Dolce - Risen Motherhood “Bridges of Grace: Dealing with the Different Mama” Emily Guyer - Risen Motherhood “Loving the Mom Who is Different From Me” Amanda Criss - Risen Motherhood “Unity Rather Than Uniformity” Christine Hoover - Risen Motherhood “Gods’ Grace Beyond Our ‘Mom Tribes’” Abby Hummel - Risen Motherhood “What is Conscience?” - Joe Carter, TGC “Always Let Your Bible Be Your Guide” Dawn Wilson, Revive Our Hearts “Don’t Always Follow Your Conscience” Andy Naselli, Desiring God The Art of Turning, Kevin DeYoung For More: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!    

Screen time can be a hot topic. We wonder, “Is there a formula for the right amount of TV time?” “Is 30 minutes or 45 minutes holier?” “Do you think my kids will be quiet if I put on a show and hide in the kitchen?” But what we need to ask is, “What’s going on in my heart?” In this episode, Emily and Laura share gospel hope for two issues in many moms’ hearts: guilt and fear. Whether you’ve used screen time to avoid the craziness of the day or created a system of rules to guarantee a particular outcome, the gospel meets you there with wisdom and hope.   RM APPLY QUESTIONS   VIEW TRANSCRIPT   Articles, Resources and Related Content: Risen Motherhood on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter “Wisely Using Technology” Tony Reinke on Journeywomen “ERLC Panel discussion: Screen time and family time” Trillia Newbell, Jason Thacker, Ben Stuart, Jamie Ivey, Tim Blackmon The Tech-Wise Family, Andy Crouch This is Our Time, Trevin Wax “The Tension of Technology: Hope and Fear in the Digital Age” Jason Thacker 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, Tony Reinke “Are We Worrying Too Much About Kids on Their Phones?” Trevin Wax “Give Your Children All of Your Attention. Some of the Time.” Harriet Connor For More: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!