Motherhood is really wonderful and can also be exhausting—whether you’re chasing toddlers, navigating teen drama, or walking alongside adult children, you probably know the deep ache for refreshment. The world offers plenty of quick fixes—another scroll, another show, another cup of coffee—but those rarely leave us fully restored. Psalm 23:2 reminds us that the Good Shepherd offers something better: true refreshment and peace that revives our spirit.
In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we’re continuing our series Safe + Secure: Life With the Good Shepherd with special guest Janey Pitts (find out more about Janey at janeypitts.com). Together we’ll dig into what real refreshment looks like, why it matters, and how we can model it for our families in the middle of messy, busy lives. We’ll talk about how to recognize when we need rest, how to resist the pull of control and chaos, and how to walk in the peace Jesus promises—even when life feels anything but peaceful.
Wherever you are today—in the carpool line, folding laundry, or finally catching a quiet moment—this episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and let your soul be refreshed.
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- Don’t miss September’s bonus episodes—a guided prayer through Psalm 23 and a practical overview on how to read the Psalms.
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Hosts: Melanie Hill and Christy Crosby
Editing: Angela Edwards
Music: "Messy. Lovely. Real" Music by Aubrey Hill and AJ Gilmer
(Seasons 1&2 "Another Successful Day" Music by Bohdan Kuzmin)
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