In this episode of Seasoned Mamas, Deb, Lindsay, Michelle, and Faith continue their miniseries on what God is teaching them, exploring Lindsay's new book, 'The Secret of Being Content,' a study through Philippians. They delve into how motherhood forms faith and contentment in Christ through everyday messy experiences. Lindsay shares a personal story about her dog, Finn, and how it ties into the lesson of contentment and the relationship with Christ. The discussion includes reflections on how motherhood teaches patience, sacrifice, and the transformative experience of knowing Jesus through life's challenges. Deb, Michelle, and Faith also share their experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of partnering with the Holy Spirit in raising children. The episode closes with a reminder from Ephesians 2:10 and a prayer for strength and grace in motherhood.

00:00 Introduction to the Mini Series

01:49 Lindsay's Dog Saga and Contentment

03:02 Participating with Christ in Motherhood

03:59 Paul's Teachings in Philippians

07:50 Knowing Christ Through Experience

16:59 Motherhood and Sacrifice

21:30 Mothers Share Their Experiences

40:45 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

44:48 Upcoming Series Preview

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Unveiling Peace: A Conversation with Lindsay Hausch about Contentment through God's Word

Do you ever get stuck in a rut and focus on the hard things in life more than God's blessings? And do you ever get in a hard place where your children feel like more of a burden than a blessing? Moms! We've been there!

Finding contentment in motherhood is embracing each season with its unique blessings, opportunities, and limitations, but! But it is an ongoing process of God refining our hearts to see the best in our circumstances.

This is the second mini-episode in the TEACH ME WHAT YOU'RE LEARNING series where Lindsay talks to the Seasoned Mamas about her new book:
The Secret of Being Content: A Journey Through Philippians.

This week, the moms contemplate WEEK 4-DAY 3 of Lindsay's book, which focuses on the words from Jesus' Sermon on the Mountain, when he tells the gathered crowd, "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8). They consider how God at work in their hearts through life's challenges, can help them to be the kind of moms that recognize God's activity even in the hard circumstances.

This humorous episode considers how God is at work in our hearts through treacherous water slides, snack-groveling toddlers, and sock-eating dogs!
Grab a snack, sit back and enjoy this conversation as God stirs your heart to consider where He is at work in your own life!

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Unveiling Peace: A Conversation with Lindsay Hausch about Contentment through God's Word

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As we continue in our Teach Me What You’re Learning series, the Seasoned Mamas hear from Lindsay Hausch as she shares her journey writing her new book: The Secret of Being Content, which is a journey through the book of Philippians.

Lindsay begins by sharing how God inspired her to write the book in the midst of her struggle to go off of her SSRI medication. It was in the place where she felt the full weight of her emotions that God has trained her to bring the burden to Him and find His rest regardless of circumstances.

Of course, Lindsay is the first to admit that learning contentment is always an ongoing process. She invites the moms to discuss how they would rate their own level of contentment, and also challenges them to consider if they have ever felt content regardless of difficult circumstances.

Deb, Faith, and Michelle share their own discoveries on this topic as well as stories that remind us that lit can be hard to feel like we ever fully "arrive" when it comes to having all of our circumstances just right, but that God is good through it.

The moms close by sharing the difference between the world's definition of contentment and the one described by Paul in his letter to the Philippians. They find rest in reminding themselves that even though their circumstances are constantly fluctuating, along with their moods, they can always find rest in Jesus Who brings a deeper joy and contentment.

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In the ongoing series Teach Me What Your Learning, we get to hear one more time from Deb as we dig into her soon-to-be-released devotional journal, Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace.

In this heartwarming episode of Seasoned Mamas, hosts Faith, Deb, Michelle, and Lindsay come together to explore the intrinsic value God sees in each of us, drawing from personal stories found in Deb's new book. The conversation is inspired by an endearing devotion called 'Brown Eyes,' which uses a childhood teddy bear to symbolize how God views us as precious and priceless, despite our flaws.

Each host shares a unique item of personal significance: Michelle's treasured family fishing boat, Lindsay's inpirational old laptop, and Faith's priceless bathtub photo . . .each illustrating how seemingly mundane objects can hold immense value and serve as poignant reminders of God's love and grace for us in Christ. Moms are encouraged to reflect on their own priceless possessions and how they may serve as reminders of the immeasurable worth God places on His loved ones.

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Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace, releasing September 24th: https://www.cph.org/immeasurablymore

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In the ongoing series Teach Me What Your Learning we get to hear more from Deb as we dig into her soon to be released book Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace.

In this episode Deb shares about her struggle with shaping her children's faith as they grew, and her doubt if she was doing enough.

Have you ever felt uncertain about helping your children or loved ones in their faith walk? Wondering if you are doing it right? Or if you are doing enough?

Deb encourages us as we recognize that every moment matters, and that as we pray and trust in God, He uses each imperfect moment to point to His perfect grace.

What Deb saw was God in every unexpected moment of parenting, as she discovered joy and opportunities in places she least expected including:
-discussing the sermon driving from church
-listening to the Christian radio
-processing hard conversations and experiences with friends
-seeing God at work through others

Then she posed the question to each of the moms:
"Concerning your children, a friend or another family member's faith how have you fretted?"

Faith shared about struggling with teaching some of her new first graders who didn't know anything about faith. She felt uncertain about how she would approach it, but discovered God was already at work in the children's hearts that she got to witness and walk in.

Michelle talked about walking along side friend's whose children are struggling with their faith in God. Her friend wrestled with how she responds to her child's difficult life decisions, but they were encouraged by the story of the prodigal son, and the extravagant love that God the Father shows His wayward children. While there isn't resolution, her friend has the unshakeable faith in the grace of God and love of the father for her child.

Lindsay breaks the rules and doesn't answer the question as it was originally posed...but she shares about how she is "fretting" about her faith as a mom as she goes through a season of transition in motherhood. But she sees that God is at work in forming her faith as she trusts and rests in the process.

The moms close as they recognize the ways that they are seeing God break through as they see the evidence of God at work in the lives of those they love. While they don't have all the answers, they recognize what God is doing in the mess of motherhood, and as they share their faith with others. As they pause and see the unexpected ways the Holy Spirit is already at work, they find joy in the journey.

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory.
Ephesians 3:20 NIV

As we continue in our series, Teach Me What You're Learning, fellow seasoned mama Deb Burma introduces her new devotional journal, "Immeasurably More," with 100 devotions and journals prompts on God's extravagant grace.

In this episode Deb tells us the story behind her inspiration of the book, and she invites the seasoned mamas to share where they need "God's immeasurably more" in their lives.

Michelle shares about a recent season of awaiting a phone call for news that could change her life.

Faith shares about her adventure with exposure therapy in a busy airport.

Lindsay shares about a long season of loss.

As the moms share, one thing they agree on is that all of us need the Holy Spirit to supply more strength, more endurance, more courage, and more... to fuel us through hard things as mothers and as adults.

Join the Seasoned Mamas as they continue to dive into the toxicity around the self-help culture. This episode, they take a look at phrases and beliefs their children have faced.

How can we as mothers, with the help of the Holy Spirit, lead them towards Jesus. Especially, in a world where society will try to lead them to themselves or other things/people that will only lead them to emptiness.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Faith's book you can find it here. Click on the look inside button.

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Join Faith, Deb, Lindsay, and Michelle as they discuss Faith’s new book God’s Encouraging Word: True Comforts For When Worldly Advice Fails

The Seasoned Mamas discuss how worldly advice has left them feeling hollow and empty during tough moments of motherhood.

They discuss how we can navigate this advice and how we can, with the help of the Holy Spirit, lead people to the true comfort: Jesus.

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If you would like to read the first chapter of Faith's book you can find it here. Click on the look inside button.

Amazon link for Faith's book