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October 28, 2025 45 mins

Years ago, when our oldest son was just a toddler, I (Joanna) was deep in the trenches as a stay-at-home mom. I had become engrossed in motherhood, and my world had shrunk to diaper changes and late-night wakings. I could not imagine the world beyond our front door.

While motherhood is absolutely a priceless gift from God, it’s important to remember that before we are mothers, we are daughters of the King. Even through the challenges of parenting, He is still inviting us to live out our full calling. Sometimes, what we initially think of as limitations on our lives turn out to be the very things that qualify us for what God is calling us to do next.

Helping us explore the challenges and callings of motherhood is Jessica Hurlbut. She’s a wife, author, speaker, pastor, and the mom to five kids. She’s also the host of The Full Spectrum Parent, a podcast serving parents of autistic children.

In this episode, Jessica shares:

  • How God can shift our perspective in this season of life
  • Lessons she has learned through her children’s autism diagnoses
  • Encouragement to see beyond our current limitations
  • And much more!

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Show Notes: growinghometogether.com/jessica-hurlbut-117

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