Grandparents can be some of the most loving and helpful relationships in the lives of our children, but they can also be some of the most complicated. Navigating different expectations, values, and family cultures can cause miscommunication and even estrangement. In this episode, Emily and Laura ask the question, “Why do Grandma and Grandpa get under our skin sometimes?” which is really a way of examining our own hearts in light of the gospel. What we worship determines how we respond to happy and hard relationships, and only when we reorient our eyes to Christ’s sacrifice can we approach these issues with grace.
Articles, Resources and Related Content:
- X-Ray Questions: Drawing Out the Whys and Wherefores of Human Behavior – David Powlison
- Loving Difficult People – Stacy Reaoch (Desiring God)
- Loving Someone in Their Mess – Colleen Chao (Revive Our Hearts)
- 10 Common Mistakes in Difficult Relationships – Lina Abujamra (Revive Our Hearts)
- Simple Advice about Mommy Advice – Jasmine Holmes (Desiring God)
- FAQ: Should I Curtail Grandparent Gift-Giving – Jen Wilkin
- God’s Wisdom, Your Relationships – Paul Tripp (Desiring God)
- How do we Keep Ourselves from Idol Worship? - David Powlison (CCEF)
- When Sin is Grievous and Grace is Stunning – Tim Keller (The Gospel Coalition)
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In the little years, it’s easy to grow weary from sowing seeds without seeing much fruit. When the discouragement bears down, we wonder, “Does this even matter? Would another investment be more worthwhile?” In this episode, Ruth Chou Simons, author, artist and founder of Gracelaced, pours out gospel-rich wisdom from her years of parenting six boys. She discusses how she manages her dreams and motherhood, how she keeps her priorities straight with a blooming business, and offers practical wisdom for a busy mom to grow in her relationship with God. Through years of humble faithfulness, a mom can hope in Christ, even when she can’t see the outcome of her story.
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Articles, Resources and Related Content:
- Gracelaced Book – Ruth’s new book including beautiful artwork & devotionals*
- Gracelaced Journal – Includes 8 pieces of art by Ruth & inviting journal to use*
- Gracelaced.com - Ruth Chou Simons’ website
- Gracelaced on Instagram – Follow Ruth on Instagram
- Each Person Has Their Own Story Quote - The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
- When Dreams Don’t Come True, and Even When They Do – Ruth Chou Simons (Gracelaced)
- Dear Mom Who Refuses to Rest – Ruth Chou Simons (Gracelace)
- Creatives: 4 Things to Consider as You Pursue a Dream – Ruth Chou Simons (Gracelaced)
- Women, Work, and Our Crisis of Identity – Carolyn McCulley (Desiring God)
- Will You Still Work When the Baby is Born? – Macy English (The Gospel Coalition)
- Stay-at-Home Mom and Career Mom: You Were Made for Something Greater – Jasmine L Holmes
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What does a mom do at the beginning of an unknown journey with a child who doesn’t seem to fit the mold? Whether it’s food allergies, therapy needs, medical concerns, hearing/vision impairments, challenging behaviors or something else; the differences can feel scary and isolating. How can a mom apply the truth of the gospel when she’s not even sure what she’s dealing with? In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss their own personal experiences with kids who don’t fit the mold, and offer encouragement rooted in an unchanging hope available in Christ. In him, we can be confident that all things are for our good and God’s glory.
Articles, Resources and Related Content:
- No Matter What Happens- Emily Jensen (contributor at For The Church)
- Though You Slay Me - song by Shane and Shane
- Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him - Sally Clarkson
- Battling the Bitterness of Parenting a Disabled Child- Christine Hoover (Desiring God)
- Disability and the Sovereign Goodness of God - free pdf download (John Piper)
- Hope and Stay - Abigail Dodds' blog with lots of resources on special needs
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Regardless of how long it’s been since having a baby, we can easily tie too much self-worth to our external appearance. Our confidence can be sky high one morning when we see that “number we’ve been waiting for,” and drop to the ground when it we see a friend who looks better-than-before-baby. But what does the gospel say about how we should view our MomBods? In this special “welcome back” episode, newly postpartum moms Emily and Laura discuss common cultural mindsets about body image, encouraging themselves and others to believe the truths presented in scripture. God isn’t shaming our postpartum bodies, and we shouldn’t either.
Articles & Resources:
- Humble Roots -Hannah Anderson
- The Kind of Weight that Matters-Gretchen Saffles (Well Watered Women)
- Exercise, Body Image, and God's Truth- Trillia Newbell, True Woman
- More From Risen Motherhood:
- Post Partum Body Image- RM Ep. 3
- Interview with Hannah Anderson-How Humility Nourishes a Weary Mom's Soul -RM Ep. 66
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