The Love Offering

From middle-of-the-night newborn hours to the tumultuous teen years, mothering is a rewarding but sometimes lonely calling. In this episode, Sharon Jaynes discusses the joys and challenges of motherhood and offers encouragement and wisdom for moms. She shares her journey as a mother and emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance and grace. We chat about:​Why do moms often think they just aren’t doing it right?How does a mom deal with the disappointments that surely come while raising children?Why should moms approach God with even small concerns?How does a mom handle feeling guilty on those days when she’s not exactly loving her role as a mother?Sharon highlights the significance of prayer in parenting and reminds moms that they are not alone in their struggles. She also explores the biblical concept of unconditional love and the story of the prodigal son as a powerful example of God's love for His children. Overall, Sharon's message is one of hope, reminding moms to trust in God's faithfulness and to cherish the precious moments of motherhood. Join us for biblical wisdom and sisterly camaraderie to find strength and know you are not alone. Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Change the world by changing your home, one habit at a timeIn a world as chaotic as it is right now, it can feel downright difficult to be raising kids. Our culture has come unhinged from Christian moorings and timeless values. But Jennifer Pepito wants you to know there is hope.A mom of seven and a mentor to mothers around the world, Jennifer helps you establish nine restorative habits and practices in your home to foster peace, simplicity, and stability during turbulent times. Leaning on the practices of historic Christians--like Saint Benedict and Amy Carmichael--this book guides you toward habits of work, prayer, hospitality, and more to create the sacred home you long for. Learn how to:· push back chaos by finding your own rhythm· eliminate distractions so your home becomes a place of refuge· foster a family culture of simplicity and stabilityDon't fear the future. Create a home that brings life to future generations--and shines with hope and peace in these trying times. Connect with Jennifer: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I want to live an abundant life. Do you? If you long to live a life overflowing with hope, peace, and joy, perhaps what your life needs is an intentional center. We all have one―that nucleus upon which we obtain our energy and discern our purpose. Perhaps until now, your center has been based on shopping, entertainment, or sports. Or maybe you are like many others and have centered your very existence upon your children, family, or career. What if those things you’ve placed at the center of your life will not bring you the abundance you desire? What if you need a true center? Bible scholars through the ages have insisted that the book of Colossians is the most Christ-centered book in the entire Bible. If that is true, then we, as twenty-first-century believers, must choose to study this Jesus-centric epistle with enthusiasm and with intention. By the end of this deep dive into the sacred pages of Scripture, your life will shout to the world, “I am Christ-centered! He is my source, my joy, my all in all!” Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

HOW STRONG WOMEN THINK, RESPOND, AND THRIVEDo you ever feel like your dreams are on the cutting room floor and your hopes are going down the drain? Have circumstances made you feel powerless or un­able to move forward?In Discover Your True Strength, Lindsay Roberts shares examples of powerful women who applied their faith and found their true strength by trusting in God’s Word. She uses three key strength-building Scriptures and her own life experiences to show how you can have the courage and determination to over­come life’s obstacles and find your vision for the future.As you come to understand and embrace your true, God-given strength, you can live each day to the fullest and pursue what you love and are called to do.Connect with Lindsay: https://richardroberts.org/strength/Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you want to know and love God more deeply? Read theology every day. When peace seems far from us and when true rest doesn’t come, we don’t need more to-dos on our list or a set of step-by-step instructions to help us get there on our own. True peace, hope, and rest only comes by spending time in the presence of God.Spend 90 days in His Word focused on who God is and what He is like and find that He is worthy to be trusted at every twist or turn of life. He is better than our minds can imagine, in control of all things, and infinitely good. As you do, you will: find peace in His sovereign care enjoy security in His promise of eternity experience joy in His great love for you rest in the God who never sleeps trust God for your every need find comfort in His Spirit learn to live out your faith as an overflow of His glorious grace God is the sustainer of the rhythms of the skies and seasons, as well as the intricate rhythms of our lives. To dwell in His presence is the promise of salvation, the abundant life in Christ today, and the eternal life with Him in the future. While the ways of the world lead to death, His invitation is to come and live. He truly is our highest good.Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What is a woman of moxie? She's a dynamic, resolute woman of resilient faithfulness, unshakable confidence, and trust. Toni Collier is on the show sharing about her cross-country trip to meet with new friends who all experienced setbacks, opposition, suffering, and hardships and come out the other side closer to Jesus with strength and courage, or Unshakable Moxie. Join us to discover how to turn the painful things in our lives into gold. Connect with Toni:https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/unshakable-moxie-dvd.htmlSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We all endure trials, pain, and hardship in this life. The enemy often uses those experiences to convince us that our brokenness disqualifies us from ever being used by God again--that we can no longer be a testimony because of our emotional or physical scars. The truth is, your past pain and brokenness actually serve as preparation for what God wants to do in you and through you, if you will but surrender to and trust in him.In Sacred Scars, neuropsychologist and fellow sufferer Dr. Michelle Bengtson helps you · understand suffering through a biblical perspective· discover how the trials of your life serve a purpose· reflect on the healing that God has accomplished· comfort others with the comfort God has given youJust as Jesus's scars didn't disappear after his resurrection, our scars tell our story and lend credence to our testimony of the love and power of God. If you are ready to turn your past pain into present comfort and future hope, let Dr. Bengtson be your compassionate guide.Connect with Dr. Michelle Bengtson:www.drmichellebengtson.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed and limited by the demands on your life as a mom. Your heart's cry is for God to use you, but at the end of the day, you don't have much left to give.But what if the limits on your life could be overcome through the power of the Holy Spirit? Jessica Hurlbut is on the show igniting hope in the hearts of overwhelmed moms to believe that God has more. Revealing 12 limits that hinder mothers--very real things like exhaustion, distractions, and disillusionment--Jessica empowers you to respond in obedience rather than react in emotions. From there she will teach you how to recognize and follow the Holy Spirit's lead so you can experience the abundant life Jesus promised rather than the just-getting-by life we tend to settle for. No matter your circumstances, God sees you, knows you, and has more for your life--even amid the crazy season of motherhood.Connect with Jessica:https://www.jessicahurlbut.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Change in our lives is inevitable whether it is a change we desire, like a new job or a new city, or one thrust upon us, like the loss of a loved one or a challenge to our health. Either way, we get to choose who we become as a result of these changes in our lives. Change is a powerful teacher, shaping and molding us more into the likeness of Christ as we let it do its work.Braving Change author, Andi Andrew is on the show helping us to: · recognize the transition you are in· recover from loss· reclaim your power to make healthy choices· rebuild after changeJoin us to make sense of the change you're experiencing so that you can grow through it and be prepared for the next change that comes your way.Connect with Andi:andiandrew.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As women, we're often told that we're entitled or unrealistic when we want to create a life we love. We start hearing this message from a very early age, and by the time we're old enough to know what we want, we've also been taught to doubt our instincts and to see selfishness in all our longings.This episode is the antidote to those voices and the way forward.Writer, speaker, and podcaster Stephanie May Wilson is on the show helping us shrug off the pressure of what we think our lives are supposed to look like and take on the next big decision or life transition with intentionality and confidence.Join us to learn how to:Define yourself on your own terms by setting aside societal pressures that tell you who you're supposed to be.Feel empowered to make your next big decisions with confidence and clarity.Build security and peace in both who you are and the season you're in.On today’s show and in her book, Create a Life You Love, Stephanie will help you untangle your own expectations from the expectations of others and get inspired to at last pursue a life that you're excited to wake up to each day.Connect with Stephanie: https://stephaniemaywilson.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.