Ever worry that you are going to royally mess up your kids? Maybe you are afraid that something awful will happen to them if you let them out of your sight? Perhaps you have fear about stepping out into the things you feel called to or whether or not God will provide when finances are tight? We have so many temptations to fear but God's heart is so for us and He tells us not to be afraid. In this episode, we are going to dive into how we can learn to overcome fear and actually become...

When we have hard days as a mom sometimes we just need someone to speak the truth loudly in our ears. This episode is full of encouragement for the hard days - when you feel like crying and hiding in your closet with a plate of brownies. You will make it mama! You are doing a great job! Here's what you need to know to survive and thrive. IN THIS EPISODE: Proverbs 22:6 You do your part and God will show up and do His part Take a deep breath, step back and look again with new perspective...

Today we have our very first Brave Moms interview with Shery Armstrong. Shery is the podcast host Kristin's mom and has 10 children. She has a wealth of wisdom to share with moms and is passionate about mentoring younger moms. She has tons of advice for us on what she feels the most important thing we can do as moms is, how to find a mentor, and much more! Tune in today to be richly encouraged! WHAT WE CHATTED ABOUT: The process of deciding to have 10 kids The grace God gives us for what...

How do we have joy in the midst of motherhood? Joy can seem so elusive when you are doing the day in and day out work of a mom. Is there a secret to cultivating joy? It's not simple but it's also not complicated. God wants us to experience joy and we are going to learn what His heart is for us as moms this week as we discuss joy-filled motherhood.  IN THIS EPISODE: Colossians 3:23 1 Chronicles 16:34 Matthew 22:37 The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence   CONNECT WITH...

Shame will hold you back from walking in your calling and will rob you of joy. In this episode we are going to learn a routine we can use to deal with shame and what God wants to give us in place of our shame.  IN THIS EPISODE: Isaiah 61:7 Ephesians 4:26 Ephesians 4:27 Psalms 30:5 Overcoming Shame Routine: Each night give God your shame and let Him replace it with double honor Let go of any anger towards yourself Rest Anticipate the new day with open hands for God's new mercies Joy...

How do you keep it all together as a mom? Margin is key but not many of us make time and space into our to-do lists for the unexpected. We don't write in the toddler's tantrums or the sibling squabbles so we get frustrated when they happen. Margin allows you the space you need to deal with these inevitable interruptions in life as a mom with grace and intention. Building margin into your day will change your life as a mom. IN THIS EPISODE: What are the interruptions in your days that you...

Motherhood is hard but that doesn’t necessarily mean you are doing it wrong. How do you keep going when it’s hard? This week we are going to discuss why it's hard and how to gain perspective that helps you when it is hard.    It’s ok that it’s hard and that you don’t have all the answers. You haven’t messed it up.   IN THIS EPISODE: Psalm 91:4   Take a deep breath and stop listening to the lies of failure when mothering is hard.   Challenge: when hard circumstances arise decide to...

Has anyone ever asked you if you like yourself? What would your honest answer be to that question? God loves who He made you to be and He will use your learning to like yourself to help you be a better mom. Let's dive into learning to love and like ourselves today. IN THIS EPISODE: Psalm 139:14 Matthew 22:39   Loving yourself means You set healthy boundaries for yourself You are thankful for your life and understand you have a purpose You agree with God about what He says about you in...

Do you ever find yourself numbing in motherhood? Motherhood is hard and there are many ways we can attempt to cope that numb our senses and don't allow us to fully heal from the pain in our lives. In this episode, we are discussing why we numb, how we numb and how to overcome so that we can be truly free.  IN THIS EPISODE: John 16:33 Isaiah 63:9 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Psalm 34:18 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF: What pain are you numbing? What are you using to numb your pain? Has the thing you...

We make every effort to be kind to others but what about ourselves? Do you hold yourself to impossible standards and give yourself a hard time when you don't feel you measure up? Let's chat about how and why you should be kind to yourself and how it will help you be a better person and a better mom.  IN THIS EPISODE: Proverbs 16:24 Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit. God develops kindness in us as we spend time with Him Moms especially can be big bullies to ourselves Practice being kind to...

IN THIS EPISODE: Malachi 3:6 Jeremiah 33:3 John 10:27 Psalm 37:23 Ask God: "What do You think about me right now?" OR "What's Your Favorite thing about me?" OR "What is on Your heart today that you want me to know?" James 1:5 RESOURCES Hearing God Teaching by Bob Hamp of Think Differently Counseling Another Hearing God Teaching The God I Never Knew book   CONNECT WITH BRAVE MOMS: website | instagram | facebook If you love the podcast leave a review here. It will take 30 seconds and...

If you love the podcast leave a review here. It will take 30 seconds and I’d be so grateful. Plus, it will help more moms find this encouragement. IN THIS EPISODE: The way the enemy schemes against us as moms How comparison steals from us How to stop believing everything we think How being overwhelmed is a lie 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 What it means to take thoughts captive and how to do it Replacing the lies we believe with truth   CONNECT WITH BRAVE MOMS: website | instagram | facebook

If you love the podcast leave a review here. It will take 30 seconds and I'd be so grateful. Plus, it will help more moms find this encouragement.  IN THIS EPISODE: What is needed to be the best mom I can be? Brave Moms is all about equipping you. If you do not learn for yourself how loved you are then you are going to have an empty well to draw from in order to love your kids well.  God wants us to experience His love. Ephesians 3:17-19 Romans 5:8 God will never love you any more or any...

Welcome to the first episode of the Brave Moms Podcast. Have you ever felt like a bad mom? We're going to bust through the bad mom myth today and help you see yourself how God sees you. Let's get out of a weariness cycle and learn what Brave Moms is all about. Visit https://www.bravemoms.com to sign up for a free 5-day devotional and to find out more about Brave Moms.

What's the most important thing you can do as a mom? What sets you up for victory and living an abundant life? It's not as tough as you might think. This week we are discussing the foundational truth you need to know that will set you up for success. It's making the first thing first.   Visit https://www.bravemoms.com for more information.

Introducing the Brave Moms Podcast. We are a movement of moms learning to overcome weariness. Join us for rich encouragement. For more information visit Bravemoms.com