All the Mom Things Podcast Amanda Bacon & Anne-Renee Gumley

We're delighted you’ve chosen to join us for this special episode of All the Mom Things where we answer YOUR questions! 

Today we’re talking about all those things that make us uniquely, well, us! Those gifts and talents and bents that make up our own specialized versions of ourselves. Because we were never meant to be cookie-cutter versions of each other, especially in our mom-life. God has made each one of us with our own unique quirks and talents that make us one-of-a-kind. Yes, we’re made in His image, and we reflect our Creator, but we are also completely customized, so to speak. We think you'll enjoy and gain a lot from this month's conversation! 
Some reflection questions we asked in this episode:
Who are you really, and how can you bring her out with the way you're living? 
What would make being a mom more enjoyable or utilize what you’re good at?
What depletes you? 
What fills you up?
What’s your “special sauce” ... what do you bring to motherhood that’s so uniquely YOU?
What compliments have others given you about who you are or your mothering?
 

Hi again, friend … We’re so happy you’re back for another episode of All the Mom Things. We're delighted you’re listening in to today’s conversation about emotional health as a mom. 
We release new episodes on the first Wednesday of each month of the year, minus the summer months when we take a break from recording.
Let’s get this conversation going!
 

In this episode, we’re talking about things our mom hearts need to hear. Because let’s be honest, mothering is hard, right? Like we say in our book, Shiny Things, mothering is “hard and holy work.” So with that said, we think we can all agree that we need lots of encouragement as moms. So today we’re going to chat through things our hearts need to hear. Listen in!

This season, amid the craziness, the packed schedules, the busyness, the noise, the flashing lights, and all the ads that encourage us to buy more to be more, may our hearts quiet for a moment to reflect on the real reason of the season: Jesus, God in the flesh, the unexpected infant who became the Savior of the world. The Messiah. The Prince of Peace. The ultimate Gift. Immanuel: God with us. 
What is He whispering to your heart in this season?
In what ways are you seeing His fingerprints?
As you take a moment to listen to the stirrings of your own heart, may these words draw you closer to the feet of Jesus, allowing His hope and His peace to have the final word.
 

We all have times in life when we’re down and out, our joy is gone and things are just hard. Today we’re going to discuss how we navigate times and seasons like these and what was helpful to us. We hope you come away encouraged by two friends who get you.