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The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast VIDEO017 | Mom Guilt and the Gospel with Emily Jensen + Laura WiflerIn celebration of Mother’s Day this month, Ruth’s sitting down to talk about the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood with a handful of friends in various stages of life.
Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on a conversation with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, co-founders of Risen Motherhood, as they talk about how the gospel changed their motherhood.
Learn more about today’s guests:emilyajensen.com | @emilyajensenlaurawifler.com | @laurawifler
2025-05-0737 min
The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast017 | Mom Guilt and the Gospel with Emily Jensen + Laura WiflerIn celebration of Mother’s Day this month, Ruth’s sitting down to talk about the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood with a handful of friends in various stages of life.
Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on a conversation with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, co-founders of Risen Motherhood, as they talk about how the gospel changed their motherhood.
Learn more about today’s guests:emilyajensen.com | @emilyajensenlaurawifler.com | @laurawifler
2025-05-0736 min
Start Your Day With A Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook.Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be by Emily Jensen, Laura WiflerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/795855to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be
Author: Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler
Narrator: Emily A. Jensen, Laura Wifler
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 54 minutes
Release date: October 15, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
If there's one thing moms love, it's a formula. Give us the three-step process, the instruction manual, the straightforward solution for how to mother with excellence and we'll give it our best shot. But we all know motherhood isn't that simple. Each decision seems to present a thousand overwhelming...
2024-10-154h 54
Let Your Ears Be the Gateway to Knowledge With Full AudiobookGospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be Audiobook by Emily JensenListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 795855
Title: Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be
Author: Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler
Narrator: Emily A. Jensen, Laura Wifler
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:54:10
Language: English
Release date: 10-15-24
Publisher: Christianaudio.com
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
If there's one thing moms love, it's a formula. Give us the three-step process, the instruction manual, the straightforward solution for how to mother with excellence and we'll give it our best shot.
But we all know motherhood isn't that simple. Each decision...
2024-10-154h 54
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityGospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be by Emily Jensen, Laura WiflerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/795855 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be Author: Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler Narrator: Emily A. Jensen, Laura Wifler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 54 minutes Release date: October 15, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: If there's one thing moms love, it's a formula. Give us the three-step process, the instruction manual, the straightforward solution for how to mother with excellence and we'll give it our best shot. But we all know motherhood isn't that simple. Each decision seems to present a thousand...
2024-10-1505 minListen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityGospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be by Emily Jensen, Laura WiflerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/795855to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be
Author: Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler
Narrator: Emily A. Jensen, Laura Wifler
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 54 minutes
Release date: October 15, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
If there's one thing moms love, it's a formula. Give us the three-step process, the instruction manual, the straightforward solution for how to mother with excellence and we'll give it our best shot. But we all know motherhood isn't that simple. Each decision seems to present a thousand overwhelming...
2024-10-154h 54
FamilyLife Today®Risen Motherhood: Parenting Kids with Disabilities: Emily Jensen & Laura WiflerParenting children with disabilities demands extra care and attention, often leaving you feeling utterly drained. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast, understand this all too well. They're here to emphasize the vital role of community and guide you in finding comfort among challenges, while also celebrating the special gifts your children bring into your life. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Emily Jenson & Laura Wifler and catch more of their thoughts at emilyajensen.com and listen to their podcast, Risen Motherhood. Connect with them on Instagram and X @EmilyAJens And grab...
2024-05-1030 minFamilyLife Today®Risen Motherhood: Prioritizing Marriage: Emily Jensen & Laura WiflerParenting pulling you in a million directions? Between a crowded calendar, your inbox, and never-ending laundry, finding time for your spouse can feel like a daily challenge. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast, chat about the importance of believing in your spouse, showing compassion, and finding fun ways to stay connected. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Emily Jenson & Laura Wifler and catch more of their thoughts at emilyajensen.com and listen to their podcast, Risen Motherhood. Connect with them on Instagram and X @EmilyAJens And grab Emily Jenson & L...
2024-05-0929 minFamilyLife Today®Sunday Faith to Monday Tantrum: Emily Jensen & Laura WiflerDoes a 'perfect mom' even exist? Many mothers compare themselves, burdened with unrealistic expectations. If you feel torn between high-fives and criticism, you're not alone. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast, help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Emily Jenson & Laura Wifler and catch more of their thoughts at emilyajensen.com and listen to their podcast, Risen Motherhood. Connect with them on Instagram and X @EmilyAJens And...
2024-05-0829 min
Risen MotherhoodWhole 04: Bonus! How Stories Shape Your Children + Laura's New BookHave you ever closed the back cover of a children’s book and found yourself impacted by its message… even if your kids seem unfazed? It’s the power of story at play, and we can learn a lot from it as we seek to teach our kids complex concepts that play out in so many little moments of life. In this special bonus episode, Emily chats with Laura on the ways we can use narrative to teach our children more about God’s design, and how this came to life in Laura’s latest children’s book, A World Wonder...
2024-02-2833 min
Risen MotherhoodAbundance 01: What If I Don’t Have What It Takes?We love a good mom hack, but we’ve yet to find one that makes motherhood feel like a breeze. Whether it’s that first all-nighter with a newborn or the tough conversations that come as our kiddos get older, motherhood brings *all* the opportunities to feel our limits. In this episode, Emily and Laura share some of the areas they’ve felt weak in motherhood and a few principles to keep in mind as we look to Christ’s strength in our weakness. Emily also gives an exclusive look at her new book, He Is Strong: Devotions for When You...
2023-09-1335 min
Risen MotherhoodWWSTA 08: Children with DifferencesHave you ever felt a little awkward when your child asks you about someone with a disability? As moms, we want our kids to show kindness and compassion toward everyone, but it can feel tough to know how to address a topic that we ourselves don’t feel fully equipped for. In this episode, Emily and Laura provide four foundational truths we can use to help our children understand disability and what it looks like on this side of heaven. Laura also shares more about her new children’s book, Like Me. Whether your children are typically-developing or disability is w...
2022-11-0229 min
Risen MotherhoodMoms + Work 03: Should I Take That Job?How many hours can we clock each week, and still serve our families well? Should we take that job now that our kids are in school, or pull back as our families grow? Scripture hasn’t given us a one-size-fits-all answer in this area (which means Emily and Laura won’t be able to tell you either!), but we can find help for direction and discernment from God’s Word. In this episode, Emily and Laura outline a few questions to think through when considering turning the knob up or down on income-producing work, particularly if you have the privil...
2022-02-1621 min
Risen MotherhoodPrayer 03: Tips for Praying As A Family - A Chat with Hunter Beless & Laura WiflerPrayer is not a box to check during nap time. It’s something the whole family can get involved in, even when nap time is non-existent! In today’s episode, listen in as two moms, Laura and her friend Hunter Beless (whom you may know from the The Journeywomen Podcast!) share practical tips for praying as a family. They remind us that while it’s good to pray alone in the quiet of our bedroom, it’s also good to involve our kids in prayer as we do it together. There’s a practical idea for everyone in this episode!
2021-09-0132 min
The Daily Grace PodcastWrestling with Doubt with Laura WiflerCan true believers have doubt? Or does doubt cancel out faith? Doubt can be scary. It can cause us to self-isolate because we’re afraid of what others may think of us. Maybe we’re afraid of putting words to our doubts because we’re not sure what they mean about our faith. Struggling with doubt can also bring about shame. So how do we work through our doubts well? How do we help others in their struggle? Laura Wifler shares her own story and helps us navigate this intimidating topic with grace and wisdom.
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2021-08-1744 min
Risen MotherhoodEmily & Laura's Favorite ThingsAt R|M, we love sharing great resources! In this all new episode, Emily and Laura share a Top 10 List of best products to encourage and equip us in our relationship with the Lord along with gift ideas for kids and some of their personal favorite books. As much as we love these beautiful, intentional, and creative resources, we hope they ultimately point you to Christ and his word. Resources can be helpful, but only God’s word is essential. We’re grateful to Operation Christmas Child for helping make this week’s show possible! Operation Christmas Child...
2020-11-0431 minRisen MotherhoodBefore We Go Too FarWhether we’re answering a hard question, navigating a public meltdown, or wading through a sibling conflict, as moms, we’re well-acquainted with the benefits of pausing to consider the best next steps. Reflecting instead of reacting can help us keep our eyes on the gospel. In this episode, Emily and Laura reflect on five years of the podcast and share a big announcement about some exciting changes on the horizon for Risen Motherhood! But one thing that will never change is our passion for bringing gospel hope to moms for many years to come. We’re gratef...
2020-08-2634 minRisen MotherhoodChange is a Good Thing, Part 2As much as we may desire to live with eternal purpose and become more like Christ, some days we’re doing well just to keep the diapers changed—much less figure out how we can change. In this episode, Emily and Laura get practical about how we change into the image of Christ. Drawing from David Powlison’s book, How Does Sanctification Work?, they unpack five things that contribute to our growth in godliness. God is changing us and using our lives for something that matters as we live faithfully from one moment (or diaper change) to the next. ...
2020-05-0627 minRisen MotherhoodChange is a Good Thing, Part 1As you make the meals, change the diapers, settle the arguments, and fold the laundry day after day, do you ever wonder if any of it really matters? With so many immediate needs in front of us, it can be easy to lose sight of our eternal purpose. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss some simple (yet profound) truths that help clarify our destination and goal as believers in Christ. When we remember that we’re being conformed to the image of Jesus and one day we’ll dwell with him for eternity, we can hold things loosely in t...
2020-04-2923 minRisen MotherhoodJohn Piper’s Encouragement for Moms in SufferingRead alouds aren’t just for our little ones. We can find great encouragement and joy in having the word of God read over us and explained. So in this special episode, Emily and Laura invite John Piper to read and reflect on what he considers to be the greatest chapter in the Bible, Romans 8. As he walks us through this incredible passage, John Piper connects its themes of suffering and loss to motherhood, encouraging us that no matter how deep the waters of our suffering, God’s unshakeable love is deeper still. We’re grateful to Harves...
2020-04-2218 minRisen MotherhoodWork and Motherhood: Finding God’s FaithfulnessAll moms have important work to do—work in the home, the community, and the church. But income-producing work can bring unique challenges. So, in this episode, Emily and Laura invite four women to share about what they’ve learned as they balance work and motherhood, seeking to honor God and serve faithfully in every sphere of life. No matter what kinds of work we do, we can reflect the image of God who is always at work in the world and in our lives. We’re grateful to Crossway for making this week’s show possible. Check out...
2020-04-1517 minRisen MotherhoodWalking in the Spirit: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Jani OrtlundMotherhood comes with lots of hard things—but by God’s grace, those very things can bring fruit in our lives. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Jani Ortlund about some of the hard things she faced as a mom of young children, like fatigue, fear, and finances. Jani is a writer, speaker, and podcast host who ministers alongside her husband, Ray. She is a mother of four and grandmother of fourteen who remembers well the challenges of the little years. In the midst of the hard, she encourages us to keep seeking the Lord, trusting that he will...
2020-04-0839 minRisen MotherhoodKeeping Up With Appearances: The Gospel & MakeupWhen we say, “The gospel changes everything,” we mean everything! Even the way we think about makeup. Whether you’re a mom who loves it or hates it, wears it or doesn't, exploring our thoughts and feelings about makeup opens a window into our beliefs about beauty and identity. Join Emily and Laura in this episode for some fun conversation and gospel application as they consider how we can rightly enjoy beauty and be good stewards of our bodies, while ultimately finding our identity in Christ. We’re grateful to our generous donors for making this week’s show pos...
2020-04-0125 minRisen MotherhoodAsk Us Anything! Spring 2020 EditionWhenever we ask the R|M community for questions, they range from lighthearted and practical to thought-provoking and theological, which makes the AUA show something special. In this one-hour episode, Emily and Laura answer listeners’ questions from how to survive motherhood without family support and how to protect children from negative influences, to how they maintain privacy for their families on social media and what their quiet time looks like. We hope as you listen, you’ll see how the gospel applies to everything and how we have freedom in Christ to serve our families in unique ways. We...
2020-03-251h 15Risen MotherhoodThe Little Years Are Not the Lost YearsThe Bible is the timeless word of God, but finding time to study it as a mom of young children can feel nearly impossible. Does it count as a quiet time if we’re surrounded by noisy children? How is it possible that no matter how early we wake up for Bible study, our children seem to wake up earlier? The little years bring real struggles for spending time in God’s word, but there’s hope! In this special bonus episode, Emily and Laura share a chapter from their book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments, called, “The Litt...
2020-03-1818 minRisen MotherhoodWhen Motherhood Feels Lonely: Nurturing Friendship in MotherhoodOn one hand, we may feel like we’re never alone as moms—even going to the bathroom often becomes a family activity! On the other hand, motherhood can feel lonely and isolating. Caring for our families often leaves little time and energy for nurturing our friendships. But we’re not meant to live in isolation—we need friends who point us to Christ and encourage us in our mission! In this episode, Emily and Laura invite four women to share their thoughts on navigating friendship in the busyness of motherhood. Though we may need to adjust our expectations and find...
2020-03-1114 minRisen MotherhoodHow Do I Pray for my Kids?: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Kristie AnyabwilePrayer seems like one of the most basic parts of the Christian life, but it can also be one of the most confusing. What exactly is prayer? What should we pray for? Are there things we shouldn’t pray for? How do we teach our kids to pray? In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss these questions and more with Kristie Anyabwile. Kristie shares from her wisdom and experience, encouraging us to go boldly and confidently to the Lord in prayer. We don’t have to do it perfectly, because we have a perfect Savior who is always interceding for...
2020-03-0438 minRisen MotherhoodMothering in a World of DifferencesDealing with differences can be hard. How do we engage with others who have very different life experiences, beliefs, or preferences than we do? How do we guide our children as they encounter these same challenges? In this episode, Emily and Laura invite four women to share how the truth that we’re all made in the image of God, or Imago Dei, impacts their motherhood and relationships. While it’s okay to be aware of our differences, the gospel reminds us that we’re all the same in one fundamentally important way—we’re created in the image of God. So...
2020-02-1216 minRisen MotherhoodMotherhood When We Can’t See the OutcomeDoes all of the time, effort, and heart we put into motherhood really make a difference? When we make meals that end up on the floor, wash load after load of laundry, and discipline our children for the same behaviors day after day, it’s easy to wonder if motherhood makes an eternal impact. In this episode, Emily and Laura talk with Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher (authors of Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women) about how moms matter in the redemptive story of the Bible. They help us see how God used the ordinary faithfulness of moms in sc...
2020-02-0539 minRisen MotherhoodPay Your Dues Now: Living for Another LifeMost of us have heard it. Some of us have said it. There’s a common encouragement to moms of littles that if we “pay our dues now” or if we’re “faithful in the small things” then there will be bigger things coming later as our unseen sacrifices give way to visible fruit. In this episode, Emily and Laura unpack this idea, helping us see that while it comes from a very right desire to encourage faithfulness in following Christ, it may lead us to wrong expectations. Rather than serving the Lord looking ahead to “better” things he might give us la...
2020-01-2924 minRisen Motherhood“Mom, stop looking at your phone!”Being a mom can feel isolating. Our children may be our constant companions, but we often long to interact with other adults, and social media can be a fun and easy way to connect. But with statistics showing that the average person spends 2.5 hours a day on social media, we’re wise to consider how it affects our ability to live out the calling of motherhood. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how social media is designed to draw us in and how it might influence our hearts and actions more than we may realize. They offer practical bo...
2020-01-2223 minRisen MotherhoodMaking Decisions: How do I Choose Wisely in Motherhood?We make so many decisions in motherhood. Daily, we consider things like, what snack should I feed my child? How much screen time should they have? What discipline strategy should I use for this tantrum? And we also ask deeper, bigger questions like, how should we handle their schooling? What church should our family go to? How much time should we spend away from our kids? In today’s episode, Emily and Laura discuss how they each process decision-making and the many factors that influence the final outcome. God calls each of us to a dependent life that aligns wi...
2019-12-1122 minRisen MotherhoodHow Can I Help?: Loving the Friend Who Has a Child With Special NeedsHave you ever frozen as your child loudly asks why another child is in a wheelchair? Wondered how to check in with your friend after her child receives a difficult diagnosis? Felt unsure of how to encourage a mom who feels their child’s needs might be “too much” for the church to handle? In this special round table, Emily and Laura are joined by Abigail Dodds and Katie Blackburn to discuss what it’s like to raise a child with special needs and how others can show support. Whether you’re impacted directly or indirectly by the joys and challe...
2019-12-0440 minRisen MotherhoodFinding Rest in Advent‘Tis the season of special Christmas parties at work and school. There are gift lists to check off and cookies to devour (we mean, deliver). There’s the Advent calendar and accompanying crafts, and someone needs to find the tree decorations. Is it just us or are you already tired? In this episode, Emily and Laura invite five women to share how they rest in Christ through this season of hustle and bustle. All of the good things we do—from present shopping to craft-making—can be an overflow of a heart that’s beholding God’s goodness in this season...
2019-11-2020 minRisen MotherhoodGrandparents Weigh In: Cultivating Gracious Family RelationshipsNavigating the waters of grandparent-parent relationships can be difficult. How how much candy is too much? How do you invite them into your kids’ lives? How do you talk about boundaries? In this episode, Emily and Laura welcome their parents to the show to discuss how they honor one another in their differing roles and to work together to cultivate a gracious relationship. Whether you’re navigating a new grandparent relationship with your parents and in-laws or you are the grandparent, this episode is full of laughter, wisdom, and encouragement. We’re grateful that the Hands-On Bible from T...
2019-11-1328 minRisen MotherhoodBoxes & Moving Trucks: Enduring Transitions with GraceMoving is hard. One day, you’re packing a box faster than your toddler can unpack it, and the next, you need Google maps to find the kids’ new school. Your family can feel uprooted, discouraged, exhilarated, and adventurous all on the same day. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss the challenges of moving with littles (which overlaps with any season of transition!). While moving is hard and full of unknowns, we can be sure God has a plan, and it’s a good one. These days, months, or even years aren’t throwaway seasons. By God’s grace, the...
2019-11-0622 minRisen MotherhoodNurturing Your Child’s Gifts: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Karen HodgeHave you ever noticed your child light up as they greet others at church or offer drinks to guests in your home? Those moments could be the first glimpses into your child’s natural or spiritual gifts. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Karen Hodge about nurturing our children’s gifts in the context of community. Karen is a pastor’s wife and mom of two adult children, who serves as the Coordinator for the PCA Women’s Ministry. She’s also the R|M Board Chair and has been a faithful encourager of the Risen Motherhood ministry. As parents...
2019-10-3023 minRisen MotherhoodAsk Us Anything!: Fall 2019 EditionWhenever we ask the R|M community for questions, they range from lighthearted and practical to thought-provoking and theological, which makes the AUA show something special. In this one-hour episode, Emily and Laura answer listeners’ questions about the R|M pop-up shop and upcoming conferences, to things like spiritual slumps, attraction in marriage, and finding the right church for your family. We hope as you listen, you’ll see how the gospel applies to everything and how we have freedom in Christ to serve others in unique ways. This episode is brought to you by our generous R|M...
2019-10-231h 00Risen MotherhoodBody After Baby: Moms Share How The Gospel Changes Their PerspectiveStretch marks, loose skin, and under-eye circles—oh my! Many moms stand a little awkwardly before the mirror, examining their postpartum bodies. We may know the world’s standard isn’t a true one, but how do we find peace with our new bodies? In this episode, Emily and Laura invite five women to share how the gospel changes their outlook on their postpartum bodies. While we’re tempted to focus on what we think our bodies should be today, the gospel reminds us that our hope isn’t in our flesh. Instead, these bodies reminds us that our hope is in...
2019-10-1622 min
Real Talk with Rachael Podcast#43: Risen Motherhood with Emily Jensen & Laura WiflerEmily Jensen and Laura Wifler spend some time talking about their ministry to give mother’s hope this week. They are sisters-in-law that discovered they had the same questions about how being Christian should affect their approach to motherhood and wanted to explore that topic together on a podcast called Risen Motherhood. On their podcast, they talk about the difficulties of motherhood on a spiritual level, talk about tough topics, all with an aim to give hope to mothers and help refocus their calling to motherhood through the lens of the gospel. We chatted about all that, pl...
2019-10-1652 min
Let Your Ears Be the Gateway to Knowledge With Full AudiobookRisen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments Audiobook by Emily JensenListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 392121
Title: Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments
Author: Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler
Narrator: Emily A. Jensen, Laura Wifler
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:23:24
Language: English
Release date: 10-15-19
Publisher: Christianaudio.com
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Counseling & Inspirational
Summary:
Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture's solutions only raising more questions, you're not...
2019-10-155h 23
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityRisen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen, Laura WiflerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/392121to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments
Author: Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler
Narrator: Emily A. Jensen, Laura Wifler
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 23 minutes
Release date: October 15, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.78 of Total 9
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture's solutions only raising more...
2019-10-155h 23Risen Motherhood“I’m Just So Worried About It!”: How to Change Our Worry to WorshipMoms are no strangers to worry. We daily consider the possibility of danger, hurt feelings, or stressful situations. We turn hypothetical situations around in our heads, trying to find solutions, but it feels like everything is just beyond our control. And so we worry. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how the gospel changes our worry. As moms in a broken world, we know we’re going to ask ourselves, “What if?” and, “What then?” But what do we do when we start to dwell on those questions? We train our minds with the promises of God found in Christ...
2019-10-0925 minRisen MotherhoodMothering as Service: Stewardship & SacrificeIt’s easy to think of things that are more fun than doing dishes or putting shoes back where they belong. But serving in motherhood often means sacrificing what we want in order to care for those around us in service to Christ. We know we’re called to be living sacrifices, but what are we supposed to do when the “sacrifice” part is uncomfortable? In this episode, Emily and Laura examine another angle of being a living sacrifice: service. Working hard to serve others isn’t an obstacle to fun or freedom. It’s the pathway to joy in Christ.
2019-10-0223 minRisen MotherhoodMothering Through Burnout: Stewardship & SacrificeSometimes we serve ourselves into exhaustion, and sometimes we avoid serving to keep ourselves comfortable. Neither extreme is good. Many of us have heard that we’re called to be a living sacrifice, but what does that mean? In this episode, Emily and Laura examine one angle of being a living sacrifice: burnout. While not every mom experiences full burnout, many of us believe our work proves our worth or the world depends on us. If these lies motivate us, we’ll live as though we’re limitless until we’re unable to do anything well. But a heart abiding...
2019-09-2525 minRisen MotherhoodGive Me All the Gurus: Where To Find True Answers to Our Motherhood Questions | Ep. 136Most of us have our favorite “experts” or “gurus”—the voices we turn to for tips, tricks, and how-tos. We love the ability to learn something quickly by scrolling through our social media feeds. But should Christians solely depend on the “experts” of our culture to learn how to live a faithful life? In this episode, Emily and Laura examine why we like our gurus so much. While they are often be helpful, we’re called to unconditionally follow only one expert: Jesus. In Christ, God gives us the Holy Spirit to teach and train us in wisdom according to God’s word. W...
2019-09-1120 minRisen MotherhoodThe Husbands Weigh In: How Does the Gospel Shape Marriage in the Little Years?Why does marriage feel so hard in the little years? After pouring your energy and brain power out for your kiddos, it’s easy to offer your spouse the leftovers. In this episode, Emily and Laura invite some very special guests on the show to talk about marriage with little ones: their husbands, Brad Jensen and Mike Wifler! Dates may look different, conversations may constantly be interrupted, and serving one another may look mundane, but the gospel can breathe new life into marriage. The gospel story reminds us of God’s faithfulness as he works in our hearts—and the joy...
2019-09-0424 min
JourneywomenPerfectionism with Laura Wifler and Emily JensenOn today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with my friends Laura Wifler and Emily Jensen about perfectionism. If you know Laura and Emily of the Risen Motherhood podcast, it’s no surprise that this conversation really helped me apply the realities of the gospel to my performance-oriented, perfectionistic self. So you’ll know them a little better, Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler are the co-founders of the Risen Motherhood ministry, and co-hosts of the weekly podcast. As sisters-in-law, Emily and Laura both live in central Iowa with their families. Their first co-written book, Risen Mot...
2019-09-0258 min
Kindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, BoldlyRisen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments | Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler | Ep. 78Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler are everyone's favorite sister-in-law duo that redirect our hearts and minds to the truth of the gospel hope we have in our everyday moments of motherhood.
Many are hard, most are mundane. But there is no shortage of hope and beauty to be found when we apply the truth of scripture to these ordinary days and moments. Today Emily and Laura are sharing their own everyday reality as moms and how the gospel gives them hope.
Sponsor: Jeanette Tapley
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2019-09-0259 minRisen MotherhoodMoms in ProcessThe show is back! After a summer break, we’re kicking off the season by flipping the microphone and putting Emily and Laura in the interviewee seats to discuss being women in process. In Christ we’re growing, but we’re not perfect yet. So while we truly want to obey God, we still put our hope in other things. But even in the tension, Christ offers all we need as we learn to live lives of faithful obedience. No matter where we are in the process, the gospel meets us there. We’re grateful to Crossway for maki...
2019-08-2830 minThe Daily Grace PodcastPersonal Conscience with Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood We all have a little voice in our heads. Where does it come from? Why does it say what it says? Emily and Laura from Risen Motherhood walk us through the fascinating topic of personal conscience. The Bible isn’t cut and dry about every detail of our lives. We have a thousand tiny decisions to make every single day, and many fall into grey areas. Scripture gives us sufficient principles, and God also gave us the gift of personal conscience to guide us.
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The Messy Table with Jenn JewellEP. 59 | Emily Jensen + Laura Wifler [Risen Motherhood]Today is the day! The Messy Table is BACK from summer siesta—kicking off a stunning fall semester with the wise + darling gals over at Risen Motherhood.
Emily Jensen + Laura Wifler are down-to-earth mamas (as well as sister-in-laws) who are following Jesus’ lead through the peaks and valleys, wonders and trenches of motherhood. Through endless diaper changes and the ebbs and flows of work + home life, while advocating for EACH of their beautifully unique children and pointing them back to the faithful One.
Whether you’re a biological mama, foster mama, adoptive mama, grandmama, spiritual mama...
2019-08-2049 minRisen MotherhoodSummer Expectations: Setting Our Sights on GraceAt the beginning of June, you reveal your summer bucket list, which makes your children cheer with anticipation. By July, you can’t find your list and by August, you’re tempted to check out until a new season starts. It’s no surprise we need the gospel to shape every expectation we have as we think about our summer plans. In this episode, Emily and Laura look towards the next three months and offer challenges to help us keep the right perspective as we plan, hope, and dream for summertime. We’re living for something much bigger than our summ...
2019-05-1521 minRisen MotherhoodHabits of Faithfulness in Every Season: An Interview with Nancy WolgemuthEverything seems pressing in the early years of motherhood. The baby’s diaper, the promised game of tag, and the dirty upstairs bathroom repeatedly demand our attention. It can be easy to feel bogged down by the everyday and lose sight of the bigger picture. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth about building habits of faithfulness in every season of life. Nancy has impacted millions of women worldwide through her ministries, Revive Our Hearts and the True Woman movement. She’s a prolific writer, speaker, radio host; and she’s wife to Robert. It may be har...
2019-05-0832 minRisen MotherhoodHow Do I Know if I’m a Good Mom?We all wonder if we meet the “good mom” standard. Do I feed them enough vegetables? Should I be the one reading the bedtime story? Do my kids behave? In this special episode, Emily and Laura ask the mother of all motherhood questions in front of a live audience: How do I know if I’m a good mom? Deep down, we all know we’re not good enough on our own. But the good news of the gospel is that we have Christ’s perfect record as our own, and God sees us as good in Jesus. So instead of...
2019-05-0123 minRisen MotherhoodGospel Hope When You’re Annoyed as a MomMotherhood is a gift from God. We never want to forget that. But while we’re down here in the trenches, we can’t ignore real annoyances—like who left this sock behind and why are there crumbs everywhere? In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss why moms get annoyed and how the gospel shapes our responses. They even discuss some practical tips. Every mom is going to face annoying things, so we can sigh and roll our eyes or turn back in dependence to God who supplies for our every need. Christ came to save us—annoyances and all—so w...
2019-04-2420 minRisen MotherhoodHow Ordinary Women Spread the Gospel Story: An Interview with Dr. Michael KrugerHistorians won’t record that we prayed with ours kids before school, dropped off meals to neighbors, or hosted Bible study. But God’s greater story uses the everyday work of women to spread the gospel around the world. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Dr. Michael Kruger about women in the second century church. Michael is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte) and professor of New Testament and Early Christianity; and an author, husband, and father. Church history teaches us that God is faithful to his Church through his people. From the second century to now, God...
2019-04-1729 minRisen Motherhood“I Just Can’t Make it to Bible Study!”: How Busy Moms Get InvolvedGoing to Bible study in the early years of motherhood can feel like an Olympic feat. In our minds, getting everyone ready requires some gymnastics, enough snacks to feed a sumo wrestler, and the ability to marathon your way across a parking lot. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss common struggles that keep moms from being involved in women’s ministry and reasons to get yourself out the door. While podcasts, websites, and books are great gifts of encouragement, God specifically gives the local church to train, equip, and nourish his children. Getting there will be worth it....
2019-04-1018 minRisen MotherhoodWisdom for the Everyday: Scripture Memory & Motherhood Sometimes it feels like we can’t finish a thought before a child needs us to grab more water, tie a shoe, or change a diaper. When mom’s brain power is consistently going to urgent things, adding scripture memory into the routine can seem too hard. Who really has time for flashcards? In this episode, Emily and Laura show how memorizing scripture gives us the wisdom we’re craving for the everyday. God’s word renews our minds and transform our lives, which helps us in the carpool line, the kitchen, and every moment of motherhood. God gave us his w...
2019-04-0320 minRisen MotherhoodAsk Us Anything! Spring 2019 Edition Whenever we ask the R|M community for questions, they range from lighthearted and practical to thought-provoking and theological, which makes the AUA show something special. In this one-hour episode, Emily and Laura answer listeners’ questions from how they handle the work of the ministry and how they manage their personal screen time, to how they’ve changed as mothers and how they intentionally connect with their husbands. We hope as you listen, you’ll see how the gospel applies to everything and how we have freedom in Christ to serve our families in unique ways. VIEW TRANSCRIPT Quest...
2019-03-2759 minRisen MotherhoodHow Do We Talk About Death with Our Kids?: An Interview with Tim Challies “Mommy, what happens when someone dies?” When our kids ask us about death, answering can feel intimidating and even sad. How much should we share? What can they understand? Will we scare them? In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Tim Challies about how to talk to our kids about death. Tim is a husband, father of teenagers, pastor, and writer who encourages us to bring the conversation about death back to our children’s hearts and the hope they have in Jesus. We don’t need to worry so much about what to say to our kids. God gave us...
2019-03-2026 minRisen MotherhoodTraveling With Kids: The Adventure You Didn’t Hope For It’s vacation time! We can see ourselves sleeping in, sipping hot coffee, and diving into a good book. But it’s more likely someone will get sick, the traffic will be terrible, and the diaper bag will be left at the house. In this episode, Emily and Laura offer a “Mom Heart Check” to help find the root of difficulty in family trips. When we travel, it’s not about being served but about serving others. We can prep our hearts before, during, and after a trip by rethinking our expectations and remembering the servant love of Christ. VIE...
2019-03-1321 minRisen MotherhoodMotherhood is Ministry: How to See and Serve Your Kids Changing dirty diapers. Providing nourishing meals. Having conversations about patience and self-control. It doesn’t look like an official outreach or job position, but ministering to our kiddos is one way we serve God. In this episode, Emily and Laura share how moms can see and serve their kids. Our individual circumstances are different, but we can all look to Jesus as our perfect example for ministry in everyday life. He worked, traveled, taught, and ate with his disciples to show them what it looks like to obey and love God in all things. Mamas, let’s live a life...
2019-03-0617 minRisen MotherhoodBuilding Friendships with Women in Different Seasons: An Interview with Elizabeth Woodson Sometimes it feels like “mom world” is another planet. A nursing shield? An all-terrain stroller? Funny-shaped food? It seems easier to build friendships with women in our season of life, but the gospel gives us a bigger picture of community. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Elizabeth Woodson about building flourishing friendships with women in other seasons of life—particularly singles. Elizabeth is a Bible teacher who writes, teaches, and helps to develop leaders at The Village Church and serves as the Director of Resources for the Sparrow Conference. Christian moms and singles can have the most important thing...
2019-02-2722 minRisen MotherhoodCan You Make Any Life You Want? | Ep. 121 Want to start a business? Wondering if you should start traveling for your job or pick up an extra shift? Trying to bend and stretch your schedule to make all your opportunities work? Being able to consider new work responsibilities, ministry roles, or creative endeavors isn’t the norm for everyone, but when we have a choice, it’s a huge privilege to steward. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how to evaluate new or changing career or ministry opportunities. We’re made to work and use our gifts to pass on the legacy of faith in all we do...
2019-02-2023 minRisen MotherhoodWhen Mom & Dad Can't Make Date Night Happen Regular date nights are a joy. We love getting out of the house and away from the kids! But does a flourishing God-honoring marriage require this regular habit? If you and your husband are in an overwhelming season and you’re not “succeeding” at date night, this one’s for you. In this episode, Emily and Laura dig into a different perspective on the “modern date night.” Instead of putting our hope in a single night out with our husbands, God teaches us to cherish and serve one another daily. Date nights aren’t a guarantee, but God’s covenant-keeping...
2019-02-1321 minRisen Motherhood"But This is Just My Personality!": How Christ Changes Us Am I an Enneagram 3? A Princess Belle? An INFP? Wait, what are you?! It doesn’t matter if it takes 10 minutes and 100 pop-ups, we’ll click through to learn something new about our personalities. In this episode, Emily and Laura talk about why we love learning about ourselves and what role personality profiles should play in our mothering. Digging into who we are can be useful, but our personalities aren’t the full definition of who we are in Christ. God is making all things new, changing and transforming every part of us—personalities included—into the image of J...
2019-02-0620 minRisen MotherhoodGray Areas: Personal Conscience in Motherhood It’s our first episode of 2019, and we’re talking about the little voice in your head. The one that pipes up when you feel guilt over letting your kids eat too many cookies or sets off an alarm bell when you watch something questionable. All of us have one, but it’s not the Holy Spirit. What is it exactly? In this episode, Emily and Laura start the conversation on personal conscience. God gave each of us a conscience to help discern what’s right and wrong in the everyday “gray” areas of life. While it can be dulled by si...
2019-01-3025 minRisen Motherhood“Mommy, Can I Watch a Show?”: Screen Time & the Gospel Screen time can be a hot topic. We wonder, “Is there a formula for the right amount of TV time?” “Is 30 minutes or 45 minutes holier?” “Do you think my kids will be quiet if I put on a show and hide in the kitchen?” But what we need to ask is, “What’s going on in my heart?” In this episode, Emily and Laura share gospel hope for two issues in many moms’ hearts: guilt and fear. Whether you’ve used screen time to avoid the craziness of the day or created a system of rules to guarantee a particular outcome, th...
2018-12-1920 minRisen MotherhoodLeaning into Grace: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Debbie Martens Moms have a lot of work to do and the exhaustion of our responsibilities in the home, the church, and the community, often leave us wanting to lean into despair and defeat... But God uses the work before us to show us his sufficiency and unending love in our weakness so we can lean into grace. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Debbie Martens about God’s faithfulness and grace in motherhood. Debbie is a wife, mom of seven, and grandmother of six who is actively involved in her local church and community. We’re called to be fait...
2018-12-1231 minRisen MotherhoodWhen Motherhood Brings Deep Suffering We experience daily hardships in motherhood that weigh on us—difficult decisions, potty training, sleeplessness, and more. But sometimes we experience deeper, more profound suffering that makes us cry out, “Why God?” In this episode, Emily and Laura offer gospel encouragement for those in the midst of deep suffering. Suffering is different for everyone, but scripture offers unshakeable hope in every situation. Since God didn’t excuse himself from suffering, one day—through Christ—our suffering will give way to joy. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT Articles, Resources and Related Content: Risen Motherh...
2018-12-0521 minRisen MotherhoodWish List Ignored? Loving the Giver More Than the Gift You crafted the perfect Christmas list for your kids—a blend of beautiful, educational, practical, and personal. All will be well when they open their pre-approved number of acceptable gifts. That is, until the gift-giver enters the scene and breaks all the rules. In this episode, Emily and Laura flip the gift-giving conversation to ask, “Mama, what’s going on in your heart?” When we remember God’s love to us through Christ, we can see the gift-giver through the lens of grace as we consider our response. Let the richness of Jesus's birth set a tone of gratefulness in your ho...
2018-11-2820 minRisen MotherhoodTrusting God with Our Children: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Nancy Guthrie Every moment in motherhood is an opportunity to trust God. Through suffering, hardships, and difficulties, we have to answer the question, “Is the gospel really true?” In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Nancy Guthrie about faithfulness and hope in motherhood. Nancy is a wife, mom, author, and Bible teacher who experienced deep suffering when she lost two children. We can fret, strategize, and lose sleep over many worries in motherhood, but when we trust God is sovereign and faithful, we’ll see the gospel meets us in every situation. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT Articles, Resources and Relat...
2018-11-1435 minRisen MotherhoodLiving the Lifestyle You Want: Money, Motherhood, & The Gospel Strollers, music lessons, school clothes, and summer trips—motherhood can be expensive. But the way we spend money can often reveal what we value and desire. In this episode, Emily and Laura scratch the surface of spending in motherhood, digging down to the roots: what’s in our hearts. By God’s grace, the gospel reshapes our hearts to love what God loves, enabling us to use the resources he’s entrusted to us for his glory. No matter our financial situation, Christ is our greatest treasure and our hearts will only be satisfied by him. RM APPLY QUESTIONS ...
2018-11-0719 minRisen MotherhoodSeasons and Rhythms: Incorporating Gospel Reminders Into Your Year Our daily schedules are busy, so it’s no wonder we’re surprised when all of a sudden it’s a new season. If we don’t intentionally stop to think about them, they pass us by! In this episode, Emily and Laura share how incorporating gospel reminders into your year can help your family remember God’s sovereignty and story of redemption. It’s not another burden or thing to check off a list, but rather a chance to bring joy into your home as you remember Christ in every season. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT Articles, Resources and Re...
2018-10-3121 minRisen MotherhoodCreativity and Motherhood: An Interview with Quina Aragon Whether you’re the crafty mom who can beautify anything, the mom who is always coming up with fun new adventures, or the mom who feels caught in the doldrums of daily life God’s word teaches that we’re all creative. We’re all image bearers of the Creator. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Quina Aragon—a wife, mom, and artist—on creativity and the gospel. As God’s ambassadors, we’re called to cultivate the earth in order to proclaim his name. Whether we make a delicious meal, comb a child’s hair, or help paint watercolor ma...
2018-10-2431 minRisen MotherhoodAsk Us Anything! Fall 2018 Whenever we ask the R|M community for questions, they range from lighthearted and practical to thought-provoking and theological, which makes the AUA show something special. In this one-hour episode, Emily and Laura answer listeners’ questions from thoughts about date nights and what kind of cars they drive, to how they encourage their children to pray and how their families handle Santa. We hope as you listen, you’ll see how the gospel applies to everything and how we have freedom in Christ to serve our families in unique ways. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT Questions (Time-Stamped): ...
2018-10-1747 minRisen MotherhoodHow Do I Disciple My Children? Discipleship can be an intimidating task, but it isn’t out of reach for the everyday mom. It’s living out the gospel in front of our kids, teaching and inviting them to follow Jesus with us. In this episode, Emily and Laura dive into how we disciple our kids, asking, “What is it? How do we do it? And why does it seem so difficult?” We get to faithfully teach our kids to love God and share their faith by showing them how we do it. We won’t disciple them perfectly, but we can trust the Holy Spirit to...
2018-10-1019 minRisen MotherhoodGrace in Discipline: An Interview on Faithful Motherhood with Elyse Fitzpatrick There’s no formula for raising godly children. Instead, we follow the Christ’s example by offering our kids God’s expectations and grace as we disciple them. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Elyse Fitzpatrick about faithfulness in the early years of motherhood. Elyse is a wife, mom, and prolific author of many books that apply gospel truths to daily life. While we’re called to faithfully nurture, train, and discipline our children according to God’s word, only Jesus can transform their hearts and teach them to love his design. Let’s give our kids the greatest exa...
2018-10-0336 minRisen MotherhoodSeeing & Serving the Vulnerable Mom Tired, overwhelmed, hurting, and lonely. Every mom struggles in different ways, but there are some moms whose experiences make them vulnerable in society. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how the gospel changes us at the heart level so we can see and serve others with humility. Our challenges are different, but our common dependence on Christ encourages us as we love the vulnerable women in our communities. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT Articles, Resources and Related Content: When Helping Hurts - Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands - Paul...
2018-09-2620 minRisen MotherhoodWhen Motherhood Feels Too Hard There's a reason our podcast opens with, "Motherhood is hard." Because it is! From sleepless nights and potty training accidents to constant discipline and raising adolescents, motherhood can leave us crying in the bathroom and eating from the secret chocolate stash. In this episode, Emily and Laura consider how the gospel breathes hope into the moments of motherhood that leave us feeling undone. The good news of Jesus means that God calls, equips, and sustains us in the work he's prepared for us to do—including requests for snacks, sibling squabbles, boo-boo kisses, and the fifth reading of their fa...
2018-09-1928 minRisen MotherhoodJackie Hill Perry: What Does It Mean To Find Your Identity In Christ? It’s a phrase we share over coffee, in a text, or at the park, “Find your identity in Christ!” But do we really know what it means? In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Jackie Hill Perry. Since coming to know Christ at the age of 19, amidst struggles like gender confusion and same-sex attraction, Jackie has been compelled to share the light of gospel truth through teaching, writing, poetry. Today she’s a wife to Preston and mom to Eden and Autumn and just like the rest of us, sometimes she still struggles to remember her identity in Christ i...
2018-09-1229 minRisen MotherhoodWhen Snack Time is Scary Summer break is over, and the weekly show is back! In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss how the gospel applies to snack time. It may seem like a “lighter” topic, but our opinions, preferences, and rules about snack time reveal a lot about our hearts. Whether you’re guilt-ridden about “giving in” or glued to your snack standards, the gospel reminds us to identify with Christ as we love our littlest neighbors. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT Articles, Resources and Related Content: Resources: Ep. 56: Feeding Our Families and the Gospel Ep. 69: Loving the Difficult Mom...
2018-09-0519 minRisen MotherhoodResources for Growing in Grace: Good, Better, Best? Books, podcasts, Bible studies, conferences, articles, and social media—oh my! With so many resources and so little time, how should a mom choose the best resources for her spiritual growth? In this episode, Emily and Laura share how wise use of time on the best resources is a stewardship issue. Our hearts can chase the wrong sources of wisdom and false gods too easily, but through the study of God’s word and the work of the Holy Spirit, we can all grow in wisdom and discernment as we choose excellent resources to fill our time! RM APPLY...
2018-05-0219 minRisen MotherhoodFreedom in Education Choices: An Interview with Jen Wilkin on Public Schooling, Part 4 Deciding how to educate your child can be overwhelming, but momma, there is freedom—because of the gospel— in our education methods. In this episode, Emily and Laura interview Jen Wilkin, a wife, mom, author, and Bible teacher, on her family’s decision to educate their children through the public school system. We all have unique situations when it comes to schooling, but our ultimate consideration is how to honor Christ as we care for our families (and our communities) in the decision making process. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT Articles, Resources and Related Content: We have a...
2018-03-2828 minRisen MotherhoodIrene Sun on Homeschool: Freedom in Education Choices, Part 3 Deciding how to educate your child can be overwhelming, but momma, there is freedom—because of the gospel—in our education methods. In this episode, Emily and Laura talk to Irene Sun, a pastor’s wife, mom, and author, about her experience as a mom who homeschools. Because our identities are found in Christ alone, we have nothing to prove to ourselves or anyone else. This should cause us all to breathe a sigh of relief. The lives of our children are safe in the hands of God. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRANSCRIPT Articles, Resources and Related Content:
2018-03-2128 minRisen MotherhoodHow Should We Educate Our Children? The Case for Freedom, Part 1 Deciding how to educate your child can be overwhelming, but momma, there is freedom—because of the gospel—in our education methods. In this episode, Emily and Laura kickoff our RM month of education with the first of four podcast shows on schooling choices! Deciding how to educate your child reveals a lot of options, opinions, and pressures from both inside and outside of your home. We hope you’ll join us over the next month while we talk about private, public, and homeschooling, and how the gospel gives us freedom to choose, in the context of our own situat...
2018-03-0720 minRisen MotherhoodLearning, Growing, & Changing Our Minds: How the Gospel Frees us to Do Something Different From diaper choices and sleep methods to snack options and schooling methods, we make many decisions throughout our years of mothering. We research, we pray, we talk with our husbands, and we come to what feels like our “final” decision. But what about when we need to or want to change? In this episode, Emily and Laura talk about changing our minds on the little things and the big things. While we will never be perfect in decision-making, we serve a God who is wise, all-knowing, and in perfect control of all things. Momma, let’s be faithful in our li...
2018-02-2818 minRisen MotherhoodUnified With Your Husband: Different Styles, Same Mission Parenting alongside your husband can sometimes feel overwhelming. We want to be intentional, but it can seem like we have wildly different plans than our spouses! In this episode, Emily and Laura give a nod to Valentine’s Day by diving into a marriage topic: unity with our husbands. Even though we have differences, God has joined us in marriage for his mission in our homes and has equipped us to do it together. Through Christ’s perfect record, we can humbly forgive one another, refocus on our mission, and live in unity with our husbands every day. RM A...
2018-02-1417 minRisen MotherhoodSame Grace, Unique Circumstances: Every Mom is your NeighborWe’re excited to be back and set the course for our 2018 theme: unity in the gospel! While moms may look and act differently than one another, we find common ground in being followers of Christ. In this episode, Laura and Emily share the heartbeat behind this year’s theme by looking at the letter to the Ephesians. Much like Paul’s audience of Jews and Gentiles, we’re moms of different races, backgrounds, giftings, and more. But being heirs of Christ gives us all the same foundation. So let’s spend the year learning what it means to be united...
2018-01-1017 minRisen MotherhoodUsing Stories to Pass Along the Gospel to Your Children Most of us know that good storytelling captures our attention and impresses lessons on our hearts. The same is true for our children! The adventures, battles, victories, and resolutions whisper biblical truths that impact our children, often without them fully understanding how or why. In this episode, Emily and Laura share how stories can help us pass along the gospel and give examples of godly character to our children. A good story represents the Great Story, and wonderful tales laced with hope invite our children to know the greatest storyteller of all–God himself. RM APPLY QUESTIONS VIEW TRAN...
2017-11-2920 minRisen MotherhoodQuestions, Appointments, Evaluations and Differences: When Your Child Doesn’t Fit the MoldWhat 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 ca...
2017-09-1321 minRisen MotherhoodIs Motherhood Your Measure of Success? | Ep. 70When urgent needs and love for our littles abounds, it’s easy to become all-consumed by the role of motherhood. Without even realizing it, we can start to define ourselves by how we’re doing, letting our joy be found in the relative success of earthly ability instead of the secure anchor of the Savior. In this episode, Emily and Laura revisit the concept of identity and motherhood, encouraging moms to define themselves in Christ. As sinners, our success can’t be found in any earthly role or relationship, but only through our eternal hope in the Savior himself. ...
2017-06-2820 minRisen MotherhoodWhen Dad Works Long Hours | Ep. 62When Dad has to work late (again) and mom feels like she's soldiering on with the children, is there a gracious response to give? Although the long days might leave a wife stuck in cycles of comparison with other families and even anger, God hasn't left her without hope and help. In this episode, Emily interviews Laura, who shares a bit of her experience as a mom whose husband works long hours. Whether your own husband just misses the occasional dinner, or travels for months at time, you're not going to want to miss the wisdom she shares! The...
2017-05-0320 minRisen MotherhoodPrayer & Motherhood: An Interview With Valerie Woerner | Ep. 61When schedules are full and urgent needs abound, it's a struggle to run to God in prayer. We are hindered by distractions, unrealistic expectations, and even guilt, because we haven't already gone to our Father with our needs. In this episode, Valerie Woerner, joins Emily and Laura in a conversation about how moms can intentionally rely on God through prayer in each season. Valerie is a wife and mom herself, and is the founder of Val Marie Paper, which she started with a heart to provide women with practical tools for consistent prayer. If you are a mom hoping to...
2017-04-2636 minRisen MotherhoodAdding Another Little: How Mom Can Greet the Transition With Hope | Ep. 60Many moms wonder, "What is it going to be like to add another little one to our family?"...Through childbirth or adoption, the season of transition can cause everyone anxiety. In this episode, Emily and Laura talk about the way we face our limitations by looking to Christ, who ultimately fills our hearts with hope, not fear. God doesn't promise to spare us from spit-up, sleepless nights, blow-outs, or frustrated older siblings, but He does promise to use all things for our good and His glory. It's often the "out of control" seasons that remind us who's really in contr...
2017-04-1920 minRisen MotherhoodAnswering The Question: How Many Children Should We Have? | Ep. 59Even before walking down the aisle, questions start coming your way, "So when are you going to have children and how many do you guys want to have?!" As a couple who just wants to settle into married life first, it's natural to take the path-of-least resistance, neglecting to intentionally consider the hard questions about family planning. In this episode, Emily and Laura share the unexpected ways that God has shaped their ideas about children -- including family size, caring for orphans, and being unified with their husbands. There is no formula for a perfect Christian family plan, but w...
2017-04-1221 minRisen MotherhoodHow Discipline Helps Us Communicate the Gospel | Ep. 57Before we've even grown comfortable in the role of motherhood, it starts...the fall-to-the-floor tantrums, the food throwing, the back-talking, the hitting, and even the selective hearing. Suddenly, we're faced with the the reality that our children are sinners, and moreso, that God has given us the authority to do something about it! With a sea of opinions and resources, it's easy to just feel paralyzed. In this episode, Emily and Laura give an overview of discipline in the early years, especially focusing on using it as a tool to communicate the gospel. Discipline will play out differently in e...
2017-03-2920 minRisen MotherhoodAsk Us Anything! Spring 2017 EditionOver the last year or so, we've had many questions from listeners about all things motherhood, ranging from the super practical to the thought-provoking theological. Although we've tried to keep up with answers, we thought it might also be fun to record an entire episode that was packed with frequently asked questions! In this special one-hour edition, Emily and Laura laugh and chat about coffee, maternity pants, daily routines, balancing time inside versus outside the home, and so much more. And of course, because it's still Risen Motherhood, we hope you also catch lots of ideas about how to...
2017-03-081h 01Risen MotherhoodWorking Hard at Home: Emily's Story || Ep. 37As a child, Emily had visions of homemaking that included fresh-baked cookies, fun outings with children, and quiet afternoons of running errands. But after becoming a mom herself, she quickly realized that stay-at-home-motherhood wasn't as simple as she imagined. Without self-discipline, intentionality, and an industrious spirit, she was unable to stay-on-top-of the simplest child-rearing and homemaking responsibilities. In this episode, you'll hear Laura and Emily discuss her journey as a stay-at-home-mom, and what finally helped her view motherhood as an important calling with eternal implications. When the gospel changes our identity, it also changes our mission. Whether you're a...
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