Do you ever feel yourself being crushed under the weight of “mom guilt” and the expectations of motherhood?
In this episode, host Kristin Nave sits down with Laura Wifler, a writer, podcaster, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood. Laura takes us on a deep dive into the profound impact of motherhood on her faith journey, addressing challenges, and the process of integrating biblical teachings into parenting. The discussion includes navigating moments of doubt, the pressures of societal expectations, and the importance of understanding the meta-narrative of Scripture and God’s plan in our lives. Laura also shares practical insights from her newest book, "Gospel Mom," offering encouragement for mothers in various stages of life to deepen their relationship with the Jesus through the Bible.
Highlights:
- Challenge of motherhood to faith
- Laura’s experience with doubting God and finding support
- Kristin’s challenges as a parent
- Making parenting choices based on Scripture, not society.
- Laura's decision to choose public school
- How Laura studies the Bible
Resources Mentioned:
- Book: "Gospel Mom" by Laura Wifler & Emily Jensen
- Risen Motherhood ministry: https://www.risenmotherhood.com
- Laura’s book “Like Me” about teaching children about disabilities
- Laura’s site: https://laurawifler.com
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#LoveTheBible #ParentingWithFaith #GospelMom #BiblicalMotherhood #ChristianParenting #RisenMotherhood #momguilt
#KristinNave #shelovesbible
Show Credits:
- Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
- Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
- Media Designer: Bethany Young
Guest:
- Bio:
- Laura Wifler is a writer, podcaster, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood and is based in central Iowa. She has authored multiple bestselling, award-winning books for children, including, "Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer," and "Like Me," and is the co-author of the bestselling Risen Motherhood book. You can find her on laurawifler.com or @laurawifler on Instagram. Laura is a wife and mother of three beautiful children.
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