Heather MacFadyen, host of the widely loved Don’t Mom Alone podcast and the author of two books (Don’t Mom Alone and Right Where You Belong) joins us for an encouraging conversation on motherhood, grief, humility, and grace.
She shares her hope story of when God’s promises became precious to her when both her parents were battling cancer, her father passed away, and she was caring for her mother while raising four young sons. We also talk about the pressures moms face today – to both do it all yet find rest in the Lord. Heather offers a hopeful and grounded alternative, walking us through how to identify and fully occupy our God-given space.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about your purpose or discouraged in your current season of life, this conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement.
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
Listen in to learn more :
(06:29) - Navigating Loss and Finding Hope
(11:42) - Navigating Motherhood With Grace
(18:34) - Mom Guilt, Shame, and Freedom
(26:13) - Trusting God's Assignment and Purpose
(36:57) - Trusting God to Occupy Your Space
(43:00) - Discovering God's Space
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Heather MacFadyen resources
Learn more about Heather MacFadyen: https://heathermacfadyen.com/
Get Heather’s book, Right Where You Belong: https://heathermacfadyen.com/rwyb/
Listen to the Don’t Mom Alone Podcast: https://heathermacfadyen.com/podcast-show/
Listen to Heather’s comedy podcast, Sidetracked:
--Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidetracked/id1765742489
--Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xM7stQVnmJIytN1k1X6Ry
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Hope for the Heart resources
Learn more and sign up for our fall Hope Together conference: https://hopetogether.com/
Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/
Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/
Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
1 Corinthians 7:17 – “Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them.”
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