469: Peace for the Anxious Mom
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by anxiety, resentment, or fear in motherhood? You’re not alone. Today Karen and Emily open up about navigating hard seasons—from managing a home alone while your husband is away, to struggling with trust in God when fear creeps in. They dive into real questions from moms who are tired, discouraged, and looking for peace. Grab your coffee, because this one’s packed with encouragement, truth, and a little tough love. ;)
Episode Recap:
7:05 - The world is loud and stressful, but we can have peace because God is with us
9:18 - I feel overwhelmingly resentful toward my husband because the weight of family life is all on me - how can I get through this season?
10:30 - Some seasons are just HARD and you have to persevere
12:20 - Self pity is of the devil. Ask God to meet your needs.
17:16 - My husband is SO moody - help!
18:50 - What are the various temperament colors?
25:00 - It is easy to forget the strengths of our spouse and only focus on their negatives.
31:00 - My 17 yr old struggles with anxiety and has a friend who exacerbates it. What can I do?
38:11 - How do I entrust my children to God? I love God but I have realized I don’t trust Him.
43:33 - Check out our Peace for the Anxious Mom curriculum today!
Scripture for Reflection:
Matthew 6:26 (NIV) — "Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”
Questions for Discussion:
1. When you’re in a hard season, what do you tend to focus on—what’s lacking or what’s good? How can you shift that focus?
2. What fears are hardest for you to surrender to God? What helps you move toward trust?
3. Have you seen prayer work miracles in your family? Share if you feel comfortable.
Resources:
- Peace for the Anxious Mom curriculum: boaw.mom/peace
- Last call for DISCOUNTED Soar at Sea registration: https://www.soaratsea.com
- Emily’s Air Essentials: https://spanx.com/collections/matching-sets
- Wire Talk 431: You’re Not Your Husband's Holy Spirit: https://wiretalk.transistor.fm/episodes/431-you-are-not-your-husbands-holy-spirit
- BOAW Moms Temperament Colors Quiz: https://birdsonawiremoms.com/personality-quiz
- Download the BOAW app to send us your questions! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/birds-on-a-wire-moms/id1419899927