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Abundance in Motherhood with Kara-Kae James   John 10:10b (ESV) “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”   Kara-Kae James is an author, speaker and podcaster who is passionate about seeing women's lives changed and impacted through the gospel. She helps women find their place in big conversations and develop a true and honest faith. She is the host of “Asking for a Friend”, a weekly podcast that helps women navigate challenging topics about themselves, the church and the world. She is the author of the book “Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood”, co-author of the Bible Studies Series: Abundance, Freedom and Rest, and author of “Together”, a journal that helps connect moms and their kids in an intentional way. Kara-Kae is married to her husband Brook of 12 years, and mom of four.    At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.    Mom Up by Kara-Kae James Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton Kara-Kae James Website   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Parabo Press(Use the code SAVVY before Dec. 31st, 2020 to receive a free set of twenty of their bestselling 4" Square Prints)   Try affordable, safe, and convenient online counseling here with one of our sponsors! (Sign up through this link to receive 10% off your first month)   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Also, check out our Patreon Page to find out how to gain access to additional podcasts and goodies!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

It's time for another episode of What Did I Miss? with Kara-Kae and Elizabeth! We discuss books, movies, tv shows, another things that have impacted us over the past couple of months. If you are looking for resources to help you reframe your thinking about the world, this is the perfect episode for you! LINKS FROM THE SHOW: You’ve Been Volunteered To the End of June Reconstructing the Gospel Rediscipling the White Church PURE The Liturgy of the Ordinary Honey Boy Cuties Unorthodox One of Us The Social Dilemma Nice White Parents The Oral History of the Office Evolving Faith Podcast Jen Hatmaker’s Enneagram Series Selling Sunset Married at First Sight Get Organized Cobra Kai Dead to Me Sherlock The Umbrella Academy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Kara-Kae James is an author, blogger, and podcaster. Her newest book is called TOGETHER, A Journal for Mom & Me. Today, Kara-Kae shares her journey as a kid keeping up appearances, how she struggled to trust even though she knew all the right answers, and growing comfortable with her questions. Kara-Kae also shares her journaling practices with her kids and how adopting a son changed her world. Throughout her story, Kara-Kae shows how she creates space for people to be and become themselves. Her story reminds us that God is not daunted by our questions but embraces them and us. Listen to Kara-Kae's story in your favorite podcast app now! Stories Kara-Kae shared: Growing up in Oklahoma as a church kid Having a legalistic view of God as a young person How checking all the boxes made her faith not her own The behind the scenes of church work that jaded her Knowing all the right answers but still struggling with God How pastor's wives can live in authenticity Learning to be comfortable with her questions Pursuing her dream of writing Creating space for people to land with their questions Her journaling practices with her kids Adopting their son and how that changed their family Great quotes from Kara-Kae: The church was my safe place. I can easily tell you all the correct answers even if i'm battling in my mind whether or not I believe them. Sometimes letting things fall apart and asking hard questions is what will truly transform us. Resources we mentioned: Kara-Kae's website Together, a Journal for Mom & Me: A Guided Experience Connecting Moms and Kids to God and Each Other by Kara-Kae James Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood by Kara-Kae James Leading and Loving It Kara-Kae's Amazon list of books about race Related episodes: Karen Gonzalez and the God Who Sees Ryan Lui and Embracing Your Uniqueness D.L. Mayfield and the Gift of Paying Attention The post Kara-Kae James and Creating Space appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Kara-Kae James is an author, blogger, and podcaster. Her newest book is called TOGETHER, A Journal for Mom & Me. Today, Kara-Kae shares her journey as a kid keeping up appearances, how she struggled to trust even though she knew all the right answers, and growing comfortable with her questions. Kara-Kae also shares her journaling practices […] The post Kara-Kae James and Creating Space appeared first on Eric Nevins.

We are in our series, "Lighten Up about Parenting," and if you missed last week, let me tell you why I'm so excited. Not only do I have an awesome guest line-up for you throughout this 10-part series, but I'm putting myself in the hot seat and inviting 10 beta testers to share their honest thoughts about my upcoming book, Calm the H*ck Down. These beta testers hail from all over the country and they were given an assignment: read an early copy of my book, then come on the show and tell me what they thought. They volunteered to go first and kick the tires on this thing, you know, make sure the book works before you buy it. This is the most nervous I've ever been on my own show, because I had no idea what they'd say before they came on. So today I'm chatting for a few minutes with Gianina from Florida about Calm the H*ck Down, and then stay tuned, because author and podcaster Kara-Kae James is joining me to talk about how she lightens up about parenting. Kara-Kae is the founder of ThriveMoms, a ministry dedicated to encouraging and inspiring moms to more than just survive motherhood. She’s the author of Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood and a new book Together: A Journal for Mom and Me, and she co-hosts the podcast Asking for a Friend. Pop in some earbuds, pull up a chair, listen in, and lighten up! Free Pandemic Parenting ebook when you preorder Calm the H*ck Down! Calm the H*ck Down comes out December 8, and if you preorder it now, you'll immediately receive my ebook, Pandemic Parenting: How to Calm Down When the World's Messed Up, available exclusively to those who preorder. Links from the show: Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood Together: A Journal for Mom and Me Find Kara-Kae on Instagram Kara-Kae's podcast, Asking for a Friend Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin Raising White Kids Little Women

For the mom out there that is struggling in this global pandemic ... or struggle with motherhood ... we are chatting today with Kara-Kae about thriving in the midst of the chaos. Be encouraged to find rest, Be encouraged to find hope and joy in Jesus. Be encouraged to give yourself grace. Kara - Kae is the author of 'Mom UP: Thriving with grace in the chaos of motherhood' You can thrive today, no matter what is going on. Kara- Kae talk about the one thing you can do on the worst of your days. She also chats about the one thing her family has recently done that is making a huge difference and you need to have this too. Listen in and be encouraged today. FREE WEEKLY CHECKLIST: click here A PURPOSE DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES: apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast53/

Have you ever wondered what God's purpose and plan for relationships is? In this 4 episode series we will be talking about Faith & Relationships. Join as we walk this journey with you as we uncover what faith looks like in our every day relationships. Subscribe to the podcast on one of these platforms APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | STITCHER | GOOGLE PODCAST One of the most beautiful and often times challenging relationships that we get to be apart of is our relationship with our children. We walk through their life alongside of them. Sometimes they want us there and sometimes they don't. Sometimes we want to be there and sometimes we don't but the biggest thing we know is that God sent us to them and sent them to us. In this episode Kara-Kae James, author of Mom Up & creator of the Together Journal, A journal for mom & me, shares tips and strategies from her own story about building a relationship with her children. Listen to today's podcast and join in the conversation. We would love to hear your reflections on this episode in the comments below. FAITH & RELATIONSHIP SERIES Check out the additional episodes in this series about faith & Relationships: Get Your Relationships In Order [Ep. 34] Loving The Broken, With Meg Glesener [Ep. 35] Mountain Moving Love, With Christa Jordan [Ep.36] Building Relationship With Your Kids, With Kara-Kae James [Ep. 37] FIND KARA-KAE ONLINE Kara-Kae is amazing and we know you are excited to connect with her so here are all the ways you can connect with her: WEBSITE: http://karakaejames.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karakae.james/ FAITH & RELATIONSHIPS POWERPACK Download The Bible Study Power Pack for This Series. The bible study power pack is designed to help you take this podcast further. Faith Mamas Power Packs turn the Faith Mama podcast into a spring board to study the bible in a deep, meaningful way. Grab your power pack today.Download Your Power Pack TODAY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/faithmamas/message

When your circumstances feel overwhelming, it is difficult to imagine the abundant life Jesus offers or even to believe that it is available to you. This very struggle inspired Kara-Kae James to launch Thrive Moms, a ministry to encourage overwhelmed moms to believe that Jesus has something more for them besides exhaustion and isolation. In pursuit of this dream, Jesus also transformed Kara-Kae's heart. God works through our valleys, and if we're not in a valley right now, I don't know what else to call it. But He is at work, in the same way that He met Kara-Kae right where she was in the dark days of mothering tiny children and struggling with post-partum depression and anxiety. He's always there; but sometimes we forget how to look for Him. Whatever your current circumstances, if you feel alone, overwhelmed, not knowing which way to turn next, I urge you to listen for the bold encouragement from the woman who told Kara-Kae, “You can find abundant life right where you are” and believe He is for you and will make it known to you as you seek Him with all of your heart. In addition, pay attention for the following wisdom in this episode: The reminder that whatever challenge you're facing right now, pandemic-related or otherwise, allow the Lord carry you through it. That one way out of the fear of failure is to be authentic and show your true self. Take time to rest. Sabbath is so important for you and your dream. Don't put it off, saying, “I'll sabbath later” because later might never come. Establish the habit now. You'll find the show notes and all the ways to connect with Kara-Kae James, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/149   NEXT STEPS: If you're new to the Devoted Dreamers Podcast or just trying to figure out what's next after you've heard this one, check out my 30 Days of Prayer series or one of these recent episodes: Episode 147 – How to Get Past Your Mindset to Share Your Dream, a Strategy Session with Ashley Johnson – released 4/1/2020 Episode 148 – How to Get Past Worry and Fear so You Can Love and Serve with Alexandra Kaval – released 4/8/2020 GET MORE INVOLVED...BECOME A DEVOTED DREAMERS PATRON Listener support makes this show possible! Click here to learn more about how you can get involved!    GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: Find your tribe in the Devoted Dreamers Insiders Facebook Group where you can connect with other like-minded women in pursuit of their God-shaped dreams. Leave your review of the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android

I'm taking the reins of the show with trembling knees but with a big heart! Listen in to this short and sweet episode to hear the heart behind the new direction of Asking for a Friend with Kara-Kae! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Join me as KaraKae James and I talk all about her new book, Together. Developing a relationship with your tween is absolutely necessary before they hit those turbulent teen years. Kara-Kae has just the tool to help you do that. We are talking about motherhood, the book and the prayer she prays most often for her children during this season of life. You can connect with KaraKae at karakaejames.com and on instagram at instagram.com/karakae.james. Join the Prayer Tribe at RaisingKidsonYourKnees.org

There's so much pressure to start the year off right, lose the holiday weight, and be the best version of you...it can all be a little overwhelming! In today's episode Kara-Kae and Elizabeth tackle the question "how can I find purpose in 2020?". They dive into topics like "living a small dream life" and what that means for women, and focus on hitting the reset to live a more purposeful year. VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

What do Beyonce, women’s soccer, congress, and Beth Moore have in common? You’ll have to listen to find out! What a year it’s been for women, the Church and culture! As we enter 2020, Kara-Kae and Elizabeth reflect on the people and events that impacted them the most in 2019. VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Today we are jumping in with a bonus episode to recap the "Women in the Church" series. Kara-Kae and Elizabeth chat through the high points of the three-episode series and talk about their big takeaways. Join us for this special bonus episode to go a little deeper into the topic from their perspectives! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Kara-Kae and Elizabeth continue their three-part discussion on women in the Church by asking the question, “Should women lead in the Church?” Today they interview Mary Alice Birdwhistell, senior pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. Mary Alice presents the egalitarian point of view and offers great insight into her own calling as a pastor and advice for other women who feel led to lead in a church. If you missed Episode 9 (where we introduced the topic of women leading in the Church) and/or Episode 10 (where we interviewed complementarian pastor John Durham), we highly recommend you go back and listen to those episodes, then join us for this episode, Episode 11. VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES Connect with us! Facebook: @theaskingpod Instagram: @theaskingpod Website: www.askingforafriendpodcast.com YOU CAN FIND KARA-KAE ON: FB: @karakae.james IG: @karakae.james Website: www.karakaejames.com Thrive Moms: www.thrivemoms.com YOU CAN FIND ELIZABETH ON: FB: @authorelizabethoates IG: @elizabethoates_ Website: www.elizabethoates.com Join us next week for Episode 12 as we discuss the crazy holiday season and answer the question “How can the holidays be more meaningful?” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Kara-Kae and Elizabeth continue their discussion on women in the Church by asking the question, “Should women lead in the Church?” Today they interviewed Pastor John Durham from Highland Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. John describes himself as a “kind complementarian” and leads listeners through what it means to affirm and support women in ministry while still holding to a complementarian view of women in the church. If you missed Episode 9—the first part of our three-part series—we highly recommend you go back and listen to that episode first, then dive into this episode. VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES Connect with us! Facebook: @theaskingpod Instagram: @theaskingpod Website: www.askingforafriendpodcast.com YOU CAN FIND KARA-KAE ON: FB: @karakae.james IG: @karakae.james Website: www.karakaejames.com Thrive Moms: www.thrivemoms.com YOU CAN FIND ELIZABETH ON: FB: @authorelizabethoates IG: @elizabethoates_ Website: www.elizabethoates.com Join us next week for Episode 11 when we settle in for part three of this series "Should women lead in the Church?" and interview Pastor Mary Alice Birdwhistell. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! In this week's episode, Kara-Kae and Elizabeth dive into the question "Should women lead in the Church?". They discuss Complementarianism and Egalitarianism and break down a lot of scripture. They also share some listener experiences as well as their own when it comes to women leading within the Church. Make sure you check out this week's full show notes, there's a lot to dig into with this heavy topic! VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES Connect with us! Facebook: @theaskingpod Instagram: @theaskingpod Website: www.askingforafriendpodcast.com YOU CAN FIND KARA-KAE ON: FB: @karakae.james IG: @karakae.james Website: www.karakaejames.com Thrive Moms: www.thrivemoms.com YOU CAN FIND ELIZABETH ON: FB: @authorelizabethoates IG: @elizabethoates_ Website: www.elizabethoates.com Join us next week for Episode 10 when we chat with Pastor John Durham who falls on the complementarian side of the discussion and then in Episode 11 when we chat with Pastor Mary Alice Birdwhistle who falls on the egalitarian side. A lot to take in during this three-part series on women in the church! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

This week co-hosts Kara-Kae and Elizabeth are recognizing National Adoption Month. As adoptive mamas, they want to explore the heartache and joys of adoption and answer the question, is adoption helpful or harmful? They each share their personal stories of adoption and talk about the painful and joyful parts of adoption. They end by answering three listener questions pertaining to adoption. VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES Connect with us! Facebook: @theaskingpod Instagram: @theaskingpod Website: www.askingforafriendpodcast.com YOU CAN FIND KARA-KAE ON: FB: @karakae.james IG: @karakae.james Website: www.karakaejames.com Thrive Moms: www.thrivemoms.com YOU CAN FIND ELIZABETH ON: FB: @authorelizabethoates IG: @elizabethoates_ Website: www.elizabethoates.com Join us next week for Episode 9 as we kick off a three-week series and tackle the question: Should women serve in the Church? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Kara-Kae and Elizabeth offer an insightful and personal look at the issue of anxiety in children, and they answer the question many parents are asking, "How do I handle my anxious child?" Together, they explore the causes and symptoms of anxiety in children and also share their own stories of dealing with anxious kids. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Kara-Kae and Elizabeth discuss the difference between stress and burnout. Kara-Kae offers her personal experience dealing with burnout this past year. Together, they discuss what to do if you are experiencing burnout and ways you can help a friend or spouse who is going through the same thing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Kara-Kae and Elizabeth discuss the importance of mentoring and discipleship both inside and outside the Church. They break down Titus 2 and discuss what Scripture says about older generations of women mentoring the younger generation. They answer questions such as, What role should the Church play in mentoring and How do you mentor someone who is not interested in growing spiritually? Join us as we challenge each other to engage in mentoring for the sake of our generation, and the one following us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Kara-Kae and Elizabeth welcomed guest Ashley Danielle as they discussed the challenging topic of cultural appropriation and answered the question, “Why can’t I do that?” They offered a definition of cultural appropriation and ways we see this play out in our culture today. They also explored ways that Jesus treated different races and cultures with respect. Finally, they discussed the importance of understanding other cultures without defending our own thoughts/words/actions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Kara-Kae and Elizabeth discussed the difficult, and personal, topic of depression. Each of them told their own stories of dealing with depression. They discussed the Church’s response to depression and the societal stigma surrounding depression. Then, they offered advice on how you can help someone who might be dealing with depression, and how you can seek help if you think you might be struggling with depression. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Kara-Kae and Elizabeth tackle the subject of leadership and answer the question, “How do I lead when I don’t feel like a leader?” They encourage listeners that they don’t need a fancy title or an army of people under them in order to be a leader. By offering Scripture supporting the idea that we can lead even when we feel ill-equipped. Finally, they offer practical steps women can take to lead, no matter how big or “small” their influence. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Motherhood can be hard and it's easy to slip into survival mode in our parenting.  So, how can we start thriving instead of surviving? Today's guest Kara-Kae James points us back to the strength and abundance we have in Christ. Kara-Kae is the author of Mom Up and through her own testimony, she offers so much grace and the reminder that Christ came to give us the abundant life in every season.    

The Lord’s desire for us is not just to survive motherhood, but rather to THRIVE in motherhood and to experience the abundant life he has for us! This is a message that Kara-Kae James is so passionate about and has created an entire ministry on. If you’re at all familiar with her work through Thrive Moms, then I know you are just going to LOVE her new book, Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood, which I had the pleasure of chatting to her about for today’s episode. Grab your earbuds and join in on our conversation on what it looks like to thrive with grace as we lean into the Lord’s desires for us in this season of motherhood!In today’s episode, Kara-Kae and I chat about:- the heart and message behind her book Mom Up- what intentional motherhood looks like through the lens of our identity in God- the importance of finding genuine community- protecting your marriage for the long haul- the difference between the world’s definition of rest and true rest in the Lord- embracing chaos and choosing joy in everyday motherhood- the vision behind Thrive Moms and the resources it offers moms todayMeet Kara-Kae:Kara-Kae James is a writer and encourager passionate about seeing women’s lives changed and impacted through the gospel. She is the founder and Executive Director of Thrive Moms, a ministry dedicated to seeing moms step out of survival mode and into the thriving, abundant life that God calls them to. She is also the author of the book “Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood”. Kara-Kae is married to her husband, Brook, and mom to four. She works daily to encourage women to reach their potential as moms and as daughters of Christ. She is passionate about pouring into moms because she knows first-hand that many moms are struggling and in desperate need of a reminder that God loves us, and we are doing His holy work.Resources Mentioned:Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood: https://www.amazon.com/Mom-Up-Thriving-Grace-Motherhood/dp/0830773088Thrive Moms: http://thrivemoms.com/Kara-Kae James’ Website: http://karakaejames.com/Follow Kara-Kae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karakae.jamesGet my FREE 10 Declarations for the Anxious Mama, your go-to guide for taking your anxious thoughts captive and replacing them with CONFIDENCE and PEACE: http://www.soulcareforthenewmom.com/declarationsLearn more about my Mom Empowered coaching program and how I empower moms with the mindset + strategy to ditch their anger and break free from anxiety: http://www.soulcareforthenewmom.com/coachingConnect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/soulcareforthenewmomI want to hear from you!Don’t forget to leave a review and share how Soul Care for the New Mom has been an encouragement to you! Pssst… this also helps more moms discover the podcast so they can be encouraged, too!

Grab your cup of coffee, friends. You're going to love our guest! After having three babies in less than three years, Kara Kae James found herself battling postpartum anxiety and depression. Where was the abundant life that Jesus promised? She was barely surviving, and she knew she wasn't alone. There were many women just like her who were desperate to hear that God loved them and what they were doing every day really mattered. Prop up your feet and lean into Kara Kae's story.

Grab your cup of coffee, friends. You're going to love our guest! After having three babies in less than three years, Kara Kae James found herself battling postpartum anxiety and depression. Where was the abundant life that Jesus promised? She was barely surviving, and she knew she wasn't alone. There were many women just like her who were desperate to hear that God loved them and what they were doing every day really mattered. Prop up your feet and lean into Kara Kae's story.

Kara-Kae James is wife to Brook, mama to four, founder of the ministry Thrive Moms, and now new author of the book Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood. She shares with us today how we can go from merely surviving in motherhood to truly thriving in the abundant life Christ came to give us. I know you will walk away from this chat encouraged and built up in your role as a mom! What we Chat about in This Episode: ~What led Kara-Kae to write her book ~Kara-Kae's journey of having three babies in under three years ~Going from surviving and barely getting by to actually thriving in motherhood ~Striking a balance between motherhood being portrayed as nothing but awful and hard and keeping you from ever having time alone with your husband, and portraying it as always being a dreamy breeze all the time ~Thriving in motherhood in the midst of the hard days ~God's "enoughness" and the lie that we are enough on our own ~Rising up out of the struggle of surviving into living the abundant life in Christ ~Mothering each unique child in unique ways ~Making time to be in the Word as a busy mom; the importance of being in the Word in front of our kids - not just reserving our Bible-reading time for when the kids aren't around ~Embracing the season you're in ~Being free of mommy guilt and how our missteps with our kids can become special moments of tangibly showing them the truths of the gospel ~Thriving personally as a woman; tackling the myth that self-care is selfish ~The importance of prioritizing your marriage in the midst of motherhood; what that looks like for Kara-Kae and Brook ~Suiting up in the armor of God as a mom ~The ministry of Thrive Moms ~And more!   Head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast

Kara-Kae James, author of Mom Up, and founder and executive director of Thrive Moms, joins us this week to talk about thriving with grave in the chaos of motherhood. We talk about finding our gospel identity as moms in the trenches with little ones, building a community of mom friends who build up and encourage, and what it means to abide in Christ in all seasons of life. Kara-Kae can be found at www.karakaejames.com 

Kara-Kae James is the founder and executive director of Thrive Moms, a ministry dedicated to empowering moms. She and her husband, Brook, have four children and live in Texas. They are passionate about adoption and creatively reaching people for Jesus. I am so excited to introduce y’all to Kara-Kae she is a first time author and we talk a lot about that. What it’s about, how hard it was and so much more! You can pre-order it now MOM UP comes out January 1st! I cannot wait to get my hands on it!! As the founder of THRIVE MOMS Kara-Kae is constantly creating bible studies and plans to encourage moms to do live together and to remind them that community doesn’t have to be hard. Sometimes its just being brave enough to admit you are lonely and need a friend! Check out all thats going on at Thrive Moms and be encouraged! LINKS FROM THIS CONVERSATION MOM UP BOOK The Popcast with Knox and Jamie Superstore on HULU   Connect With Kara-Kae Instagram // Thrive Moms   Connect with your host Jeanette Instagram // Website// Podcast

Kara-Kae is a mom of 4 who co-founded the well-known site Thrive Moms. She loves real conversations, sweet tea and believes anything can be cured with a plate of bacon and a good cup of coffee.  She's a lovely girl and I think you're going to be encouraged by her words!    what we talk about: discovering the difference between good work and God's work the orphan crisis in America what she does to celebrate the little things