Miracles in the Madness | Encouragement for Overwhelmed Christian Moms, Biblical Parenting, & Peace

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What happens when your schedule is full of good things—but you’re still struggling to make time for the things God has actually called you to do?

In this special one-year anniversary episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton reflects on a year of podcasting, perseverance, motherhood, ministry, and learning what it really means to follow God’s calling in the middle of a busy life.

As a working mom, wife, ministry leader, and podcaster, Ashton knows what it feels like t...

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Pregnancy loss. Anxiety. Depression. Parenting a child with autism. Sometimes faith doesn't make our circumstances easier—but it can completely change the way we walk through them.

In this powerful episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever sits down with Janet Goodwin, a wife, mother, educator, Bible study leader, and author who is passionate about helping others find hope through faith.

Janet shares her deeply personal testimony of losing her first baby, Armani, during pregnancy and the devastating anxiety, depression, pa...

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In this powerful episode of Miracles in the Madness, host Ashton Kever welcomes Dr. Marcelline Girlie for an honest conversation about faith, infertility, grief, loss, and trusting God through life's most difficult seasons.

Dr. Marcelline shares her journey of growing up with a strong faith, drifting away from God as a young adult, and finding her way back through life's challenges. From navigating infertility and the heartbreak of medical setbacks to experiencing the devastating loss of her husband, her story is a powerful...

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What if you could be ambitious, successful, and deeply committed to your family without living overwhelmed, burned out, or controlled by perfectionism?

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever sits down with Mackenzie Shelton—entrepreneur, speaker, real estate team owner, host of the Roots and Roofs podcast, and author of The Serenity Solution—for an honest conversation about faith, overwhelm, perfectionism, burnout, purpose, and finding peace in the middle of a busy life.

Mackenzie shares her powerful faith jour...

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Do you ever wonder if you're reading your Bible enough? Or feel like you should be following a Bible reading plan, reading through the Bible in a year, or spending more time in Scripture—but aren't sure why it matters so much?

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever shares a simple but powerful realization that came while talking with her son about his birth and looking back through old family photos.

Just as we look back at pi...

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Motherhood can feel exhausting, discouraging, and overwhelming—especially on the days when you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working. But what if those hard seasons aren’t proof that you’re failing? What if God is using them to grow you?

In this honest and vulnerable episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton shares from the middle of a difficult parenting night—when she felt discouraged, overwhelmed, and far from the patient, gentle mother she wanted to be. She opens her...

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What do you do when the life you thought you were building suddenly looks completely different?

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton sits down with Deborah Joyce, a certified divorce recovery coach and founder of Hope and Healing After Divorce, to talk about what it looks like to trust God when life doesn’t go according to plan.

After 23 years of marriage, Deborah found herself walking through an unexpected divorce—and facing fear, loneliness, heartbreak, and a whole lot...

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Peter wasn't the obvious choice to become one of Jesus' closest disciples. He was impulsive, fearful, quick to speak, and even denied knowing Jesus in His darkest hour. Yet God didn't define Peter by his failures—He transformed him through grace.

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, we're walking through Peter's incredible journey and discovering what his story teaches us about our own faith. If you've ever wondered whether God can still use you after you've failed, struggled, doubted, or felt in...

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Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—eating healthier, taking the supplements, exercising, praying—and still don't feel well?

In this powerful conversation, Ashton sits down with functional nutrition practitioner and pastoral counselor Brooke Rozzie, founder of Faithfully Nourished, to explore the connection between faith, trauma, hormones, gut health, and true biblical healing.

After years of struggling with hypothyroidism herself, Brooke discovered that healing wasn't just about finding the right supplement or diet—it required addressing the heart, renewing the mi...

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Have you ever reached the end of the day feeling completely exhausted, wondering how you're supposed to keep showing up for your family?

Whether you're parenting solo for the week, navigating a busy ministry season, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the daily demands of motherhood, this episode is a reminder that God never intended for you to rely on your own strength.

In this encouraging devotional episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever walks through Philippians 4:12–13, unpacking what Paul really me...

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What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan?

This week on Miracles in the Madness, I'm recording from the middle of an unexpected power outage after spending the night at my mother-in-law's house because our home still doesn't have electricity. While it would have been easy to focus on the inconvenience, God used this experience to remind me of something far more important.

In this episode, we're talking about the power of reframing our circumstances, practicing gratitude for...

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, "Who am I now?"

Motherhood changes us in beautiful ways—but somewhere between raising children, caring for everyone else, and trying to follow Jesus faithfully, many women begin to lose sight of who God created them to be.

In this encouraging conversation, I sit down with chiropractor, entrepreneur, homeschool mom, and founder of Healthy Made Easy, Dr. Heather Curtis, to talk about what it really means to follow Christ without erasing yourself.

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Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you struggle to respond to your children with patience?

As Christian moms, we want to be a safe place for our children—a place where they feel seen, heard, and loved. But when we're exhausted, overstimulated, and carrying the weight of work, family, responsibilities, and everyday stress, it's easy to react instead of respond.

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton explores the biblical word Selah found throughout the Psalms and how th...

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Have you ever felt like God called you to something... and then the waiting became harder than you ever imagined?

In this powerful Season 4 premiere of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton sits down with author, speaker, podcaster, and adoption advocate Marcy Bursac to talk about faith, obedience, Christian motherhood, foster care, adoption, and trusting God when life doesn't go according to plan.

Marcy shares her incredible testimony—from writing letters to God as a teenager, to discovering a passion for adoption, to...

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Have you ever looked back on a difficult season and suddenly realized… God was there the whole time?

In this season finale episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever speaks directly to the woman walking through change, uncertainty, or transition - the mom, the believer, or the weary heart wondering what God is doing next.

As life shifts between seasons - children growing up, new responsibilities, unexpected endings, or fresh beginnings - it’s easy to feel anxious about what lies...

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Have you ever wished you could just stop worrying but life keeps giving you situations you can’t control?

In this honest and deeply personal episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever walks through Psalm 25 - a powerful prayer of dependence, surrender, and trust written by David during a season of distress.

If you’re a Christian mom or woman feeling overwhelmed, anxious, overstimulated, or spiritually tired, this episode is a gentle reminder that God never asked you to carry life...

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Have you ever stepped away from your normal routine and suddenly heard God more clearly?

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, I’m sharing the powerful spiritual lessons I experienced while attending the Favored Women Conference in Branson, Missouri — and why gatherings like this can reignite faith for Christian women in busy seasons of life.

Through teaching, worship, and deep conversations with other believers, God revealed fresh truths about abiding in Christ, finding lasting joy, and releasing control over outc...

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Are you a busy Christian mom who loves God but struggles to stay consistent in your Bible reading?

Maybe you’ve tried waking up early… Maybe you feel guilty for not doing enough spiritually… Or maybe you’re just plain exhausted and wondering why your faith feels dry.

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever shares the life-changing truth about daily Bible reading for busy moms - without pressure, perfection, or unrealistic expectations.

If you’ve ever felt...

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Do you ever feel like you love your kids deeply… but parenting still feels really hard some days?

Maybe you’re exhausted. Touched out. Overstimulated. Trying to be a good Christian mom while quietly wondering:

“Why is this so hard?”

In this honest and vulnerable episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton shares a raw look into real-life motherhood — the overwhelm, the guilt, and the spiritual tension between loving our children and struggling in the daily chaos of parenting.

Throu...

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Are you a tired mom trying to keep up with school schedules, activities, family responsibilities, and your faith — only to feel completely exhausted?

In this honest and vulnerable episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever opens up about the real exhaustion many Christian moms experience in modern motherhood. From the pressure of parenting young children to the constant busyness of family life, this conversation explores why so many parents feel overwhelmed — and what God may actually be inviting us into instead.

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure what God is doing in your life… this episode is for you.

In this powerful workshop-style episode, I’m sharing a message straight from my heart (and my own story) about how to navigate the different seasons of life with God - even when they feel confusing, painful, or slow.

Originally recorded at a women’s retreat, this conversation goes beyond surface-level encouragement and dives into the real, raw work of trusting God in e...

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Have you ever felt completely alone… even when you’re surrounded by people?

Maybe you’re in the thick of motherhood, overwhelmed by responsibility, struggling in your faith, or wondering why connection feels so hard—even in a world that’s more “connected” than ever.

In this powerful workshop-style episode of Miracles in the Madness, I’m sharing a deeply personal part of my story—from postpartum isolation during COVID to navigating health struggles, career chaos, and a faith that felt distant—and how ev...

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Have you ever felt like God suddenly closed a door you were sure He called you to walk through?

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Miracles in the Madness, I’m joined again by Lori Hancock as she shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of ministry life.

We dive into what happens when obedience leads to unexpected hardship, when your community becomes a place of pain, and when God allows a season that feels confusing, unfair, and even devastating.

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If you’re a Christian mom who feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, and stretched too thin… this episode will feel like someone finally understands ❤️

In Part 3 of Lori Hancock’s powerful testimony, Lori shares what life really looks like after the crisis moments — raising kids, working in ministry, managing stress, and trying to keep your faith strong when you feel completely drained.

Together, we talk about:

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What if the seasons where you feel like life is delayed or not going the way you planned are actually the seasons where God is preparing your heart for something bigger?

In Part 2 of Lori’s story, we talk about what it looks like to wait on God and trust His timing, even when it feels like everyone else’s life is moving forward.

During her college years, Lori wrestled with difficult relationships, unanswered prayers, and the painful feeling of being left...

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If you’re raising your children in church and praying their faith truly takes root, this episode will meet you right where you are.

In Part 1 of this three-part testimony, I sit down with Lori Hancock — a preacher’s kid raised in generations of strong Christian faith. Surrounded by grandparents and parents who poured into her spiritually, Lori had a solid foundation… yet after losing her younger brother to leukemia in her early teen years, grief led to rebellion, anger, and deep wrestling with God...

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If you’re a Christian mom who loves Jesus… but feels like you’re constantly failing at “quiet time,” this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, we’re redefining what it really means to be still before God - especially in a season of loud toddlers, mental overload, intrusive thoughts, and routines that never go as planned.

Using the image of falling snow and the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, we explore how God often speaks not in the wind, earthqua...

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If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “too much” — too passionate, too emotional, too intense about your faith — this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Ashton speaks to the overwhelmed Christian mom who loves Jesus but feels stretched thin, misunderstood, or tempted to shrink herself to make others comfortable. Through personal stories and Scripture, she explores what it means to steward your spiritual gifts without burning out, striving, or silencing your calling.

If you’ve been quietly asking, “Is God still workin...

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In this heartfelt testimony, we talk about faith through loneliness, infertility, waiting seasons, and the unexpected emotions that can come with motherhood.

This conversation is especially for the Christian mom who feels isolated, unseen, or spiritually weary. If you are navigating infertility, longing, or loneliness while trying to grow in your faith, this episode offers encouragement and hope.

We discuss trusting God in waiting seasons, finding purpose in pain, and how spiritual growth in motherhood often deepens through surrender.

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If you’re a Christian mom searching for wholesome family TV that aligns with your values — and actually creates meaningful conversations — this special bonus episode is for you.

In this crossover episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever joins Jennifer from the podcast Wholesome TV Picks to talk about why Little House on the Prairie still matters for families today. Together, they explore how this timeless series offers something rare in modern media: slow storytelling, strong family values, and space for real conver...

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If you’re a Christian mom feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward in this season, this short bonus episode is for you.

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton talks honestly about the power of words, the practice of choosing a Word of the Year, and how God can use simple, intentional language to reshape your mindset, your faith, and even your family life.

You’ll hear encouragement rooted in Scripture, personal testimony, and practical wisdom for...

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What do you do when life feels overwhelming, your efforts feel unseen, and you wonder if your life even matters?

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton reflects on the timeless themes of It’s a Wonderful Life and explore why this story resonates so deeply with overwhelmed parents, especially Christian moms, carrying quiet burdens during the holiday season.

Through the lens of George Bailey’s story, we talk about:

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As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many of us feel the weight of fresh starts, spiritual goals, and the pressure to “get it right.” But what if January wasn’t about becoming a better version of yourself — and instead about remembering who God made you to be?

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, host Ashton invites you into a g...

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Christmas isn’t always joyful—but sometimes, it’s exactly where God meets us in the most unforgettable ways.

In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, I share a few Christmas miracles that I believe God worked in my life—moments where fear, uncertainty, and lack were met with His protection and provision.

I tell a couple stories of Christmases past, when Christmas felt a little scarier than normal. In my opinion, they were modern day miracles in my own life. <...

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Christmas traditions aren’t just memories—we’re participating in a story that began with the birth of Jesus. In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, we reflect on how traditions are woven throughout the story of Christ’s birth and how they continue to shape faith, family, and belonging in our homes today.

I share some of the traditions that shaped my own childhood—family baking and cooking days, attending Midnight Mass, school Christmas programs, singing carols (with motions to The Twelve Day...

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When the holidays don’t feel joyful, it can leave you feeling out of place, unseen, or even guilty for not sharing the season’s cheer. In this episode, we’re having an honest, compassionate conversation about navigating Christmas and the holiday season while grieving, hurting, or walking through a difficult chapter.

Whether you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, unmet expectations, disappointment, anxiety, or simply a season that hasn’t gone the way you prayed it would—this episo...

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Have you ever felt like your life — or your motherhood — didn’t turn out the way you prayed it would?

In this powerful testimony episode, we talk about trusting God when your story feels different than expected. This conversation is especially for the overwhelmed Christian mom who is walking through disappointment, grief, or an unexpected season and is longing to see God’s faithfulness in the middle of it.

If you’re trying to grow spiritually in motherhood while navigating hard circumstan...

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This special holiday season of Miracles in the Madness brings real hope for moms walking through a busy, emotional, or heavy December. In this trailer, Ashton introduces a series filled with faith, practical encouragement, and stories that point your heart back to Jesus — even when the holidays feel overwhelming.

This season begins with a powerful testimony from UK Christian musician Juliet Dawn, followed by episodes that explore what to do when Christmas doesn’t feel cheery, how to create simple Christ-centered traditions, navigating fami...

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In this episode, I share seven lessons I’ve learned in seven years of marriage - lessons that deeply impact motherhood, spiritual growth, and family life.

If you’re an overwhelmed Christian mom trying to build peace at home while growing in your faith, these reflections will encourage you. Marriage and motherhood are intertwined, and when we strengthen one, we often strengthen the other.

I talk about grace, communication, faith in everyday life, and how to keep Christ at the center of y...

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As Christian moms, we want to hold on tight — to our babies, our routines, and the sense that we can protect them from everything. But what if God calls us, like John the Baptist, to decrease so that our children — and Jesus’ presence in their lives — can increase?

In this heartfelt episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton reflects on John 3:30 and the holy surrender that comes as our children grow. Through tears, prayer, and faith, she shares how decreasing our control makes space fo...