Seasoned Mamas: God's Grace For Every Season of Motherhood

Show Overview:
In this 33rd and final episode, each Seasoned Mama shares her current season of motherhood, key takeaways, and cherished Bible verses.

Individual Reflections:

Faith Doerr (Season: Young children/toddlers, expecting third child)
- Takeaway: "Take a breath" and show grace to yourself
- Action Step: Focus on the end goal of each parenting moment
- Verse: Colossians 3:2 - "Set your mind on things above"

Lindsay Haush (Season: Children ages 5-12)
- Takeaway: "Silence is golden"
- Action Step: Teach children to "chew and...

In this episode of Seasoned Mamas, the hosts celebrate the release of Michelle's new book "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" (releasing January 7, 2025). Drawing from Chapter 7 of her book, Michelle leads a discussion about Jesus as our fount of living water, weaving biblical truth with contemporary motherhood challenges.

The conversation centers around the transformative story of the woman at the well (John 4:1-42), revealing how Jesus's longest recorded conversation in scripture was with someone society overlooked. Just as Jesus offered living water to the Samaritan woman, He offers the same grace and hope to weary...

In this special Advent episode, the Seasoned Mamas discuss waiting, hope, and motherhood through the lens of Mary's journey. Michelle, who is preparing to release her new book "Promised Hope" (coming January 7th), leads the discussion about how Mary's story of waiting and trust can encourage mothers in their seasons of waiting.

Scripture Highlights:

The Seasoned Mamas continue their series on what they have been learning through the books they have written.

The Mamas begin discussing Michelle Diercks's book, Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness.

Michelle's book examines different names of God, and in this episode, the Mamas discuss what it means in their lives that the Lord is their Rock.

Key Scripture Focus

In this episode of Seasoned Mamas, Deb, Lindsay, Michelle, and Faith continue their miniseries on what God is teaching them, exploring Lindsay's new book, 'The Secret of Being Content,' a study through Philippians. They delve into how motherhood forms faith and contentment in Christ through everyday messy experiences. Lindsay shares a personal story about her dog, Finn, and how it ties into the lesson of contentment and the relationship with Christ. The discussion includes reflections on how motherhood teaches patience, sacrifice, and the transformative experience of knowing Jesus through life's challenges. Deb, Michelle, and Faith also share their...

LISTEN ON THE PODCAST
Interview with Michelle Dierck's Peace in His Presence Podcast-
Unveiling Peace: A Conversation with Lindsay Hausch about Contentment through God's Word

Do you ever get stuck in a rut and focus on the hard things in life more than God's blessings? And do you ever get in a hard place where your children feel like more of a burden than a blessing? Moms! We've been there!

Finding contentment in motherhood is embracing each season with its unique blessings, opportunities, and limitations, but! But it is an ongoing process...

As we continue in our Teach Me What You’re Learning series, the Seasoned Mamas hear from Lindsay Hausch as she shares her journey writing her new book: The Secret of Being Content, which is a journey through the book of Philippians.

Lindsay begins by sharing how God inspired her to write the book in the midst of her struggle to go off of her SSRI medication. It was in the place where she felt the full weight of her emotions that God has trained her to bring the burden to Him and fi...

In the ongoing series Teach Me What Your Learning, we get to hear one more time from Deb as we dig into her soon-to-be-released devotional journal, Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace.

In this heartwarming episode of Seasoned Mamas, hosts Faith, Deb, Michelle, and Lindsay come together to explore the intrinsic value God sees in each of us, drawing from personal stories found in Deb's new book. The conversation is inspired by an endearing devotion called 'Brown Eyes,' which uses a childhood teddy bear to symbolize how God views us as...

In the ongoing series Teach Me What Your Learning we get to hear more from Deb as we dig into her soon to be released book Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace.

In this episode Deb shares about her struggle with shaping her children's faith as they grew, and her doubt if she was doing enough.

Have you ever felt uncertain about helping your children or loved ones in their faith walk? Wondering if you are doing it right? Or if you are doing enough?

Deb encourages u...

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory. 
Ephesians 3:20 NIV

As we continue in our series, Teach Me What You're Learning, fellow seasoned mama Deb Burma introduces her new devotional journal, "Immeasurably More," with 100 devotions and journals prompts on God's extravagant grace.

In this episode Deb tells us the story behind her inspiration of the book, and she invites the seasoned mamas to share where they need "God's immeasurably more" in their l...

Join the Seasoned Mamas as they continue to dive into the toxicity around the self-help culture. This episode, they take a look at phrases and beliefs their children have faced.

How can we as mothers, with the help of the Holy Spirit, lead them towards Jesus. Especially, in a world where society will try to lead them to themselves or other things/people that will only lead them to emptiness.  

If you would like to read the first chapter of Faith's book you can find it here. Click on the look inside button.

A...

Join Faith, Deb, Lindsay, and Michelle as they discuss Faith’s new book God’s Encouraging Word: True Comforts For When Worldly Advice Fails

The Seasoned Mamas discuss how worldly advice has left them feeling hollow and empty during tough moments of motherhood.

They discuss how we can navigate this advice and how we can, with the help of the Holy Spirit, lead people to the true comfort: Jesus.

Listen to Faith on the Peace in His Presence Podcast

If you would like to read the first chapter of Faith's book you...

Join the Seasoned Mamas as they discuss the themes and key points in Faith's new book: God's Encouraging Word, True Comforts for When Worldly Advice Fails. We take a look into what sparked the idea for this book, along with how self-help phrases have left all of us not feeling comforted. 

Listen to Faith on the Peace in His Presence Podcast

If you would like to read the first chapter of Faith's book you can find it here. Click on the look inside button.

Amazon link for Faith's book

In this heartfelt episode, Michelle delves into the profound emotional journey of navigating motherhood's later stages, particularly that transition period as children grow into adults and venture into college and beyond. With both of her sons currently in college and her oldest recently graduating, Michelle explores the multifaceted emotions that come with watching your children reach these new milestones. Reflecting on how swiftly time passes, she shares insightful lessons on embracing change, dealing with the mix of pride and nostalgia, and learning to let go with grace.

Michelle introduces a touching story from her contribution to the...

In this series, Lindsay, Deb, Faith, and Michelle are each taking a turn to share something they're learning in their current season of motherhood. Join Faith as she shares her mini-episode.

God tells us in Genesis 2 that being alone is not good. He created a helper for Adam and He does the same for us through our seasons of motherhood. God calls us to be in community with one another. Join Faith as she talks through what that can look like for each season and how we can create our own community of safe people. 

It's time for another Seasoned Mamas mini-episode! In this series, Lindsay, Deb, Faith, and Michelle are each taking a turn to share something they're learning in their current season of motherhood, and what their kids are teaching them too. This time, Deb takes you on a JOURNEY-of-sorts, reminding you to savor moments, make memories, and enjoy the journey - even the rough spots on the road - not merely focused or fixated on some upcoming destination. How can you give focus to the reasons for JOY that might be staring right back at you in this moment on this...

In this mini-episode, Lindsay describes her chaotic circumstances, and also her Martha-like tendencies, as she gives a snapshot of her season of motherhood and what God is teaching her. Lindsay zooms in on the story of Mary and Martha and reminds herself and other moms of the gentle reminder from Jesus that only “one thing is needed.” She gives practical tools of how she refocuses on what is needful in her hectic moments when she becomes frazzled like Martha, while also reminding us that this season of young children means we as moms will also have our share of melt...

This episode we launch a new series centered on the things our kids say, and how they challenge us, encourage, and most of all teach us, in each season of motherhood.

Listen to Lindsay sharing about a dream her daughter have that shaped her family's approach to grace.

Michelle shares about how the seeds that God sewed in conversation with her son when he was younger, that is being lived out now in her season of motherhood.

Faith gets honest about her struggle with morning routines, and how her children challenge and...

Join Faith and the other Seasoned Mamas as we talk about sharing Jesus and the Gospel with others.

So often, we think it’s this set formula or it needs to be perfect, yet through our imperfections God is working.

Listen as Deb, Michelle, and Lindsay share their own personal experience and insights of sharing Jesus with others.

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In this episode, Seasoned Mamas explore faith journeys amidst life’s fiery trials. Inspired by the song, “Even If,” Deb talks about facing trials and trusting God, even if He doesn’t choose to spare us from a trial or move the proverbial mountain in front of us. Drawing from the biblical historical account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, Deb reflects on trusting the Lord’s plan, even if it doesn’t meet our expectations or provide the answers we sought.

Through personal stories and Scriptural insights, Deb, Faith, Linsday, and Michelle share how we’ve se...

In this episode of  Seasoned Mama's  join Michelle, Lindsay, Faith, and Deb, as they delve into the theme of resting on the Rock of Ages. The discussion revolves around the challenges of facing unfixable problems in motherhood and finding solace in God's unfailing love and strength. Through personal anecdotes, the mamas share their experiences of learning to let go, trusting God with their children's struggles, and finding refuge in the promises of scripture. This heartfelt conversation offers encouragement and a reminder that, even in the midst of overwhelming moments, there is peace in resting in the shelter of God's wi...

Do you ever feel regret about your past? Shame? Condemnation?

Sometimes the most powerful words we can hear are: 

YOU ARE A GOOD MOM. 

You are a good wife, daughter, sister, and child of God.

“You are holy, you are righteous, you are one of the redeemed…."

This is the first episode of our Song Series, where each seasoned mama picks a favorite song and shares how it speaks to her season of life, her faith, and what God is currently teaching her.

Lindsay’s selectio...

Mama, are you going into the holiday season not with a pep in your step, but with an ache in your heart? How can we navigate this holiday season when we are experiencing grief over a loved one, loss of a job, or another pain point? 

Join Faith as she reminds us that our grief is valid. Jesus sees you and holds you. While we may be in a season of grief, joy is coming. We can find joy in the the wedding feast and eternal life with Jesus. 

Listen in as Deb speaks to th...

Welcome to this special Seasoned Mamas Podcast episode, where we navigate the busy season of Advent. In the midst of our many preparations and traditions, it’s easy to feel more stressed than blessed.  As Christians and as moms, we strive to focus on the true meaning of Christmas – for ourselves and for our families – but in our pursuit of the “perfect” celebration, do we unintentionally create a busied Season of stress…and even guilt?

In today’s episode, “Preparing for Christmas: Stressing or Blessing?” we’ll also share stories and traditions from our homes. Deb talks about a cookie-cutter...

Hey there, Mamas. Have you ever felt unseen? Unnoticed? Wondered if anyone is truly listening? If you've pondered these questions, you are not alone. Welcome to another heart-to-heart episode of Messy Mama Prayers, where we dive into life's ups and downs with faith, laughter, and a little mess.

In this episode, we will talk to you about how we can use the names of God and His characteristics to find solace during our prayer times. These names serve as a powerful reminder that even when we feel invisible, there's a God who sees us, hears us, and...

Messy Mama, do you struggle to pray in your day-to-day routine? Do you find yourself at the end of the day realizing you never stopped to speak with God? Do you wake up thinking you’ll start praying more, only to find yourself two weeks later, no closer to praying than you were before you said you’d turn over a new leaf? 

In this episode, Faith walks you through helpful tips on how to incorporate prayer into your daily life. These healthy tips and habits are meant to give you guidance if you want to incor...

Moms, are you tired? Burned out? Stressed out? We can relate. Moms are masters of multi-tasking while also appearing we have it all together. But sometimes, we need a moment to sit down in our souls and spend time with Jesus. To identify the areas we feel confused or stuck. We need to ask God questions about where we are and look to the Holy Spirit to help us identify the lies we believe about our circumstances.

 In this episode, you will go through guided prayer and listening exercises with Lindsay as you remember that Jesus is o...

In this heartfelt conversation, Deb introduces a new Seasoned Mamas Podcast series about messy mamas' prayer. She emphasizes the importance of teaching and modeling prayer in every season of motherhood while leaning on God’s grace as we do.
You’ll receive relief and reassurance that God hears your prayers, regardless of their form. You’ll be reminded that you can pray continually (yes, YOU, Mama!), as you live with an attitude of dependence on God throughout the day, even in the midst of life's big and little messes.

Learn practical ideas for incorporating prayer into daily...

In this episode, Seasoned Mamas discuss failures and frustrations they’ve faced…and navigated, by the Grace of God, who meets us in every messy moment.  

Only God knew that a seemingly-routine grocery trip with toddlers would turn into a learning curve for one messy mama, who received a reminder of the best kind (from her toddler, no less!) when she was flustered, frustrated, and feeling like a failure. What truth do you most need to hear on those difficult days? Do you know that Jesus still loves you on your worst days, as well as, on your...

In this episode, join your favorite Messy Mamas: Deb, Michelle, Faith, and Lindsey, as they discuss grief and the fears they hold in the midst of motherhood. We can feel grief during anniversaries to mundane tasks like cutting strawberries. One messy mama needed to be reminded, by her three-year-old, that we can hold our sadness, our grief, and our fears, and Jesus will meet us there. Listen along to the other messy mamas sharing their perspectives. Michelle shares her worries of her son driving to camp and giving it to Jesus. Lindsay shares her worries with anger and resentment...

Lindsay shares her story about her daughter’s struggle with Juvenile Dermatomyositis and the way that God taught her how to find joy in their limitations, as well as to see the way God was encouraging and equipping her in motherhood. Due to Elyse’s JDM diagnosis, she has to avoid overexposure to the sun, which can prove challenging living in California. When she saw a church sign saying, “Create Your Own Sunshine,” she saw it as God’s invitation to see the creative ways that God was providing and bringing joy in their challenging circumstances. Lindsay invited Michelle, Faith, and...

In this episode, the mamas discuss the journey of letting go of their fears and entrusting them to God. Whether you're a mom in the midst of diaper changes or navigating an empty nest, their relatable stories and experiences will resonate with you. 

They explore the struggles of giving up the role of Super Mom, embracing imperfection over Pinterest perfection, wrestling with labels and diagnoses, and dealing with a world that prioritizes test scores over the well-being of the whole child. The mamas also delve into the challenges of parenting adult children and the importance o...

Welcome to the Seasoned Mamas Podcast, where we remind you of God's grace for every season of Motherhood. Our hosts include Michelle Diercks, Deb Burma, Faith Doer, and Lindsay Hausch. We are authors, speakers, and moms with a wide range of experiences. (If you click on our names, you can visit our websites to learn more about us.)

As mothers, we often long for a roadmap or manual to ensure we do things correctly.

But Jesus gently invites us to take his yoke and rest to trust that he is not only the author and...