Podcast appearances and mentions of laura wifler

How can a mom put the truth of the gospel to work in her own heart and life as she faces the joys and challenges of motherhood? Laura Wifler and Emily Jensen unpack what it looks like to be what they call a “gospel mom.”

The gospel transforms motherhood, and Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler tell us what this looks like. Curious what orbits, x-rays, and reset buttons have to do with being a gospel mom? Join Dannah Gresh, Emily Jensen, and Laura Wifler on Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

If you're a mom, chances are you're familiar with mom guilt. There are so many voices telling you how to be a good mom, but Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler want you to know that only one voice matters.

If you're a mom, chances are you're familiar with mom guilt. There are so many voices telling you how to be a good mom, but Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler want you to know that only one voice matters. Dannah, Emily, and Laura are talking conscience, Christian freedom, and the gospel identity that eradicates mom guilt on Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

If you're a mom, chances are you're familiar with mom guilt. There are so many voices telling you how to be a good mom, but Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler want you to know that only one voice matters. Dannah, Emily, and Laura are talking conscience, Christian freedom, and the gospel identity that eradicates mom guilt on Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

How do we navigate seasons in motherhood? The newborn stage, the toddler days, the teenage years—they'll all look different, but Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler invite moms to follow God's lead.

In 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

How do we navigate seasons in motherhood? The newborn stage, the toddler days, the teenage years—they'll all look different, but Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler invite moms to follow God's lead. They explain what it looks like to embrace changes in motherhood with a sacrificial spirit on Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

How do we navigate seasons in motherhood? The newborn stage, the toddler days, the teenage years—they'll all look different, but Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler invite moms to follow God's lead. They explain what it looks like to embrace changes in motherhood with a sacrificial spirit on Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

In this episode, my friend and fellow mom + author, Laura Wifler, and I dig into a plethora of motherhood topics from a biblical perspective—listening to the Lord for direction in our callings, grief in unmet expectations, struggles which are hard but not bad, and even those which are hard and bad.Through it all, a central theme emerges: We are not victims of our circumstances, and Christ did not rise from the dead for us to wallow in our troubles—real and heavy though they are. Or, to put it more succinctly: Jesus > pity parties.Make no mistake, though, Laura knows whereof she speaks as she has walked a challenging road as a mom to a child with significant disabilities due to a rare condition. And yet, her hope is in the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth—and yours can be too, my friend. After all, as Corrie ten Boom put it, “There is no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still.” Sponsor Info:Voetberg Music AcademyCheck Out Voetberg Music Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Code: misformama20Guest Info: Laura WiflerInstagram - laurawiflerSite - laurawifler.comCheck Out kidlitlab.com If You Want To Write Books With Her!Bible References:Matthew 22:36-40Hebrews 12:2Psalm 232 Corinthians 12:7-101 Thessalonians 5:16-17Matthew 5:10-12Nehemiah 8:10Psalm 34:8Matthew 10:29-31Psalm 27:131 Peter 2:23Philippians 2:6-12Luke 11:2-4James 2:14-26Hebrews 4:15Isaiah 53:3Matthew 28:201 Peter 5:7Jeremiah 17:9Romans 8:37Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gentleness Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Penny Reward System⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paint & Prose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M Is for Mama⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Penny Reward System⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How to find biblical freedom and courage to quit something professionally, how Laura and I have both cultivated a willingness to be misunderstood, and how the gospel should compel us to quit differently.Links Mentioned:Laura WiflerLaura Wifler on InstagramLaura Wifler on FacebookYour Worth Never WaversRisen MotherhoodEmily A. JensenHannah More | BritannicaThe Men I Know Like MeA Grace Disguised‘God's Will for Your Work'Five Mere ChristiansThe Royal in YouJordan Raynor on XJordan Raynor

On Risen Motherhood Laura has talked about how motherhood is joy-filled and hard. The two are so intertwined it can feel a bit like a moment-to-moment rollercoaster. (I'm the best/I'm the worst) Laura reminds us that hard life circumstances can lead us back to the foot of the cross. When we are weak it shows how desperately we need Jesus. But how? When we are already sipping cold coffee while doing the sink full of dirty dishes? How do we cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus?  How has life looked the way you expected it to, and how is it different from what you expected? I've found I haven't understood the beauty of the gospel until everything started to go off the rails. What was that moment for each of you?  Were you tempted to navigate toward a parenting formula? What caused you to steer away from that? On the podcast before we've talked about how we run into discontentment when we compare ourselves to all the moms (ie crunchy mom, athletic mom, homeschool mom, stay-at-home mom) You take it a step further and say the problem is coming from what we define ourselves by entirely. Can you talk more about that? Practically, how do we begin to define ourselves by who God says we are to become "Gospel Moms?"  How do you find time to form yourself by the word of God to be shaped in his likeness as a "Gospel Mom?" You can find the new Risen Motherhood book by Laura Wifler and Emily Jenson called "Gospel Mom" and the workbook linked or follow Laura on Instagram. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on the blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or get access to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Bible Study" by signing up with email! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Music written and recorded by Jonathan Camenisch *affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in My Nest

This week's episode is a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler. Together, we discuss the journey of their ministry, the complexities of parenting, and the importance of making faith-based decisions for their families.Here are four takeaways from this episode:Emily and Laura share why they decided to close Risen Motherhood, highlighting the importance of prioritizing family and trusting God.  They provide practical tips for making wise, God-honoring decisions through prayer, spiritual disciplines, and the gospel story.  Involving children in decision-making helps teach them to seek God's guidance and make choices that honor him.  Faith offers hope and perspective, encouraging parents to lean on God and approach family life with humility and grace.  Emily and Laura are sister-in-laws and co-founders of Risen Motherhood, a nonprofit ministry that has reached countless parents with the message of the gospel in daily life. Their shared passion for encouraging moms through biblical truths shines through in their work and their lives. Their latest book is called Gospel Mom. This episode is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical advice for parents who want to align their decisions with their faith. I hope it blesses you as much as it did me!(03:02) The Birth of Risen Motherhood(06:09) Navigating the Decision to Close Risen Motherhood(09:58) The Challenge of Saying No to Good Things(14:01) Biblical Decision Making for Moms(19:47) Guiding Kids Through Decision-Making(23:25) Navigating Differences in Decision-Making(30:27) The Importance of Humility in Parenting(36:04) Finding Identity and Hope in ChristConnect with Emily and LauraRisen MotherhoodLaura's InstagramEmily's InstagramResources MentionedRisen MotherhoodRisen Motherhood PodcastGospel Mom Give to Christian ParentingThe Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Author and poet Laura Wifler joins Blake to dive into the complex yet liberating truths of motherhood through a gospel-centered lens. They discuss the challenges of striving for perfection while embracing the reality that God's grace covers our shortcomings. By rooting our identity in Christ rather than our daily successes or failures, we can parent from a place of freedom rather than fear. They also explore how spiritual disciplines and habits can ground us in truth and help us navigate the messiness of life with faith and confidence. This conversation serves as a reminder that God's power and presence equip us for the journey, even when life feels overwhelming. In this episode, you'll be able to… Understand how embracing the gospel can free you from the pressure of perfectionism in motherhood. Learn the difference between spiritual disciplines and habits, and how they can nurture your faith and well-being. Gain insights into balancing the realities of motherhood while finding freedom in Christ's grace. Laura is the author of Gospel Mom – available everywhere now! To connect with Laura… Website: laurawifler.com Instagram: @laurawifler Facebook: @laurawiflercreative Learn more about Fatty15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared talks with author Emily Jensen about her new book with Laura Wifler, *Gospel Mom,* and about the ins and outs of gospel-centered motherhood.

In this week's episode, Hunter chats with Laura and Emily of Risen Motherhood about applying the gospel to our everyday lives. They work through what it practically looks like to apply the framework of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation to the very real problems we face, and they also chat about the upcoming sunset of Risen Motherhood and what's next for Laura and Emily! FULL SHOW NOTES GET THE DWELL APP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Have you ever heard of the Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation framework? How does this help you understand the gospel more fully? What is an issue in your life right now that you can apply CFRC to? Perhaps either journal through the framework or talk it through out loud with a friend. Emily mentioned growing in your understanding of Scripture and the spiritual disciplines. What is one small step you can take today to move toward this kind of growth? Who is someone whom you might connect with or go deeper with to discuss the issues you're dealing with through a gospel lens? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week's episode? FOR MORE Give to Journeywomen Ministries  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Leave a rating & review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen's endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we'll come alongside you in the seasons and challenges of life to help you know and love God through his Word, to find your hope in the gospel, and to invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

We all love the formula, the life-hack or the simple, three-step recipe. But motherhood isn't that simple. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler will help moms navigate their everyday circumstances and decisions through a biblical lens. Find out what it means to become a “gospel mom,” on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to BeDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This crash course dives into the addictive nature of social media and how it's designed to keep us hooked. Participants will learn how to identify harmful habits, build healthier practices, and find ways to use social media with purpose, so you can connect meaningfully and show up as a faithful presence and fruitful witness online. Taught by Jill Thomas (LISW), Laura Wifler, and Alanna Sellinger.Other Details:Social Media Personal Survey, Symptoms, and Playbook Handout"Facebook Files," podcast on Spotify"The Social Dilemma," documentary and website

Do you struggle with discontentment and comparison in motherhood and beyond? Do you constantly second guess the best way to raise your kids in regards to food, education, health, and even naptime? Today, Laura Wifler, from Risen Motherhood is here to talk about her new book written with her sister-in-law Emily Jensen. We start by breaking down the framework they introduce in the Gospel Mom and how we are often looking for a formula to parent our kids but God has given us a framework in the metanarrative of the Bible.  Next, we talk about the challenges of trying to live in a Christian mom community- we know God calls us to be with others but what do we do when friendship is hard or not life-giving? As moms, we feel like there is a right and wrong way to do every single little thing in motherhood- feeding, naptime, schooling, health and those often all lead to comparison. Laura gives us some truth and ideas regarding comparison, how to be content, and accept your actual life. God has so many lessons for us moms if we lean in and apply the gospel lens it helps give life and joy even in hardship.  Connect with Laura Wifler:  Website:  Risen Motherhood: Helping Moms Connect Their Faith To Motherhood Facebook: Risen Motherhood Instagram:  Risen Motherhood®️ (@risenmotherhood) Links Mentioned:   Risen Motherhood: by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler Gospel Mom: by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Laura Ep. 93 || How Should We Educate Our Children? The Case for Freedom, Part 1 Ep. 94 || Freedom in Education Choices: An Interview with Melissa Kruger on Private Schooling, Part 2 Ep. 95 || Irene Sun on Homeschool: Freedom in Education Choices, Part 3 Ep. 96 || Freedom in Education Choices: An Interview with Jen Wilkin on Public Schooling, Part 4 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: by Eugene H., Peterson Related Episodes: Cultivating Intimacy with God in Motherhood :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 490] Owning Your Motherhood :: Erin Moon and Courtney Cleveland [Ep 325] Motherhood, Career, and Identity :: Kat Armstrong [Ep 171] Featured Sponsors:  HoneyLove: Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save up to 50% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/DMA this month only. Inventory is limited and the sale ends soon so don't miss their best deals of the year. After you purchase, they'll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Thrive Market: Want to shop at a grocery store that actually cares for your health? Go to ThriveMarket.com/DMA for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift.  StoryWorth:  Find links to this week's sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors. 

In this engaging conversation, Jerrad and Laura Wifler reconnect after years apart, discussing Laura's journey as the co-founder of Risen Motherhood, her passion for writing poetry, and the unexpected success of their podcast. They delve into the decision to sunset Risen Motherhood, emphasizing the importance of protecting their family and the content they created. The conversation also touches on practical insights for dads and husbands, highlighting the significance of small acts of service in a marriage. In this conversation, Laura Wifler discusses the complexities of motherhood, marriage, and parenting through a gospel-centered lens. She highlights the invisible labor that mothers often carry, the importance of communication in relationships, and how to navigate the mental load of family responsibilities. Laura also shares her personal journey with her daughter's disabilities and how it has shaped her faith and ministry, emphasizing the hope found in community and God's purpose in pain.

Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood to about their new book “Gospel Mom.”Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you tell us about your ministry changing and what that feels like right now?What inspired the new book, “Gospel Mom”?Why do you think it's hard for parents to live like we believe we are free from guilt and fear and ready to battle with sin, instead of other parents?What are the spiritual disciplines that God has used to bless you as a mom?Can you explain how friendship can be a spiritual blessing and help us understand why so many moms feel so alone?Can you share about how Christian parents can “troubleshoot their conscience” as they're trying to make wise decisions for their families?How did you learn to not drive yourself crazy considering your own limits while making the most of your time?Guest Bio:Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler are the co-founders of the Risen Motherhood ministry and co-hosts of the chart-topping podcast. They are also in the trenches of motherhood, right alongside their readers. With a combination of accessibility, relatability, and solid biblical knowledge, Emily and Laura have a knack for simplifying complex scriptural truths, helping you relate and apply them to everyday life. God has consistently and powerfully used the voices of these two moms to captivate women around the world with the gospel. As sisters-in-law, Emily and Laura both live in central Iowa with their families.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Gospel Mom” by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler“Risen Motherhood” by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

In today's episode Shanna chats with author Laura Wifler on seasons of business, stewarding your work well, and navigating burnout.Laura is an author, poet, and co-founder of the nonprofit for moms, Risen Motherhood. She's authored multiple bestselling, award-winning books for children and is the co-author of the bestselling Risen Motherhood book. Laura is also the founder of The KidLit Lab, where she guides writers in crafting captivating children's books and navigating the publishing process. She lives in central Iowa with her husband and three children.WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/laura-wifler/

The gospel of Jesus shapes everything about our lives, including how we parent. Learn how to love your children well and embrace the gift of motherhood with wisdom from Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler, Dannah Gresh, and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. on Revive Our Hearts Weekend. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

The gospel of Jesus shapes everything about our lives, including how we parent. Learn how to love your children well and embrace the gift of motherhood with wisdom from Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler, Dannah Gresh, and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. on Revive Our Hearts Weekend. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

Parenting 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 and 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 and Laura Wifler's book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler in our shop. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about Motherhood by listening to Soul Care for Stressed Moms. Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Parenting 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

Parenting 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 and 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 and Laura Wifler's book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler in our shop. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about Motherhood by listening to Soul Care for Stressed Moms. Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Parenting 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

Does 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 and 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 and Laura Wifler's book, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler in our shop. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about Motherhood by listening to Soul Care for Stressed Moms. Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Does 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

This crash course provides staggering data and research on how technology affects your child's brain during critical developmental stages, and the practical (and urgently important!) steps you can take as a parent to monitor, filter, and oversee your teens' technology use and screen time. Taught by Laura Wifler with Ryan and Danielle Hill, Mark and Mandy Stenberg, Peter Miller, and Rainer Erani.Other Resources:Teens and Tech Resources handoutSample Phone Agreement letter and planFamily Technology Plan handout

THIS CONVERSATION Y'ALL. Laura Wifler is a wife, mother, author, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood. I am consistently impacted by her online presence-- her authenticity, humility, boldness always encourage me deeply towards the Lord! We cover a whole gamut of things-- disabilities, all things social media, aging and more! You're going to want to take notes on all the golden nuggets she has to share with us. Enjoy!____________________________________Subscribe to my emails and Monthlyish Newsletter here!Join the Sunny & 65 bookclub here!mackandbenj.comLET'S CONNECT: madi@sunnyand65.com____________________________________FROM THE EPISODE:#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for March: Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller Laurawifler.com @LaurawiflerAll of Laura's BooksA World Wonder by Laura WiflerSubscribe to Laura's NewsletterRisen Motherhood    The Kidlit Lab Notion AppLaura's Post: 6 Biblical Truths About Your Body and BeautyPhilippians 4:8Being Mortal by Atul GawandeA Severe Mercy by Sheldon VanaukenGilead by Marilynne RobinsonEducated by Tara WestoverThe Reason for God Tim KellerFreedom of Self Forgetfulness by Timothy KellerThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisOrpheus by Vincent LimaHow Great Thou Art  The Huberman Lab PodcastGood Earth Tea Cinnamon OTHER FUN THINGS:Bible Recap BookMy Study Bible I LoveThe Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

How do we navigate those questions we have in the middle of our struggles? How can we hold onto our faith when doubt seems to want to unravel what we know to be true? For author and podcaster Laura Wifler, walking through a season of doubt in the middle of life's challenges wasn't something she anticipated. As someone who spent much of her time encouraging other women on her well-known podcast and through her book by the same name, Risen Motherhood, to cling to Jesus in their lives, she never imagined to find herself wrestling with uncertainty in her own faith. And yet through that season and through parenting a child with special needs, Laura found God reveal Himself to her more and more. Learning to cling to her faith when it felt impossible was a lesson that continues to carry her through the lingering questions and challenges she is experiencing. She also found that her vulnerability in sharing where she was in her journey with Jesus gave others permission to do the same. In this episode, Eric talks with Laura about what the gospel offers in parenting a child with special needs, how to find hope in our pain, and what it looks like to cling to faith in our doubts. If you or someone you know have found themselves in a season where there seems to be more questions than answers, this conversation is an invitation to ask God what is on your mind and know that there is no question or struggle with doubt that can keep you from His love.   Website: www.laurawifler.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurawifler Book: Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image in Every Person https://a.co/d/aM0aUrn To the Cross I Cling: A Mother's Journey Through a Child's Disability Diagnosis https://laurawifler.com/tothecross Are you ready to take a step towards healing? Join Davey on our next FREE, live Zoom call and learn 5 Steps to Taking Back your Story. Sign up today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/starthere Do you need resources to help guide you in your specific pain point? Our Curated Pathways are designed to give you everything we offer in one place when it comes to your unique journey: www.nothingiswasted.com/pathways Has a recent loss, trauma or tragedy upended your world? Let us guide you through those early days: nothingiswasted.com/everythingchanges

How would the narrative of your life, your pain, and your identity change if you started telling your story as if God intended it specifically for YOU? (Spoiler: he did!) Laura Wifler, who is raising a daughter with disabilities, shares how a conscious shift to gospel-thinking is transforming her experience of suffering. What We'll Cover Choosing stewardship instead of balance when schedules feel too full Cultivating “compassion paired with dignity” for hurting people Living out the motto “my life is yours” If you need renewed energy to join God in co-authoring the story of your life with trust, gratitude, and curiosity, this episode is for you. Laura Wifler is a writer, podcaster, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood and is based in central Iowa. She has authored multiple bestselling, award-winning books for children, including, "Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer," and "Like Me," and is the co-author of the Risen Motherhood book. You can find her on Instagram, @laurawifler. Want a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenote Get to know us: ⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/ ⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp ⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

One in five households care for a child with a disability. Laura Wifler and Erin Smalley are included in this count as they are both mothers to daughters with special needs. Over the years they have learned how to navigate parenting through the lens of disabilities. Some days involve going to physical therapy or undergoing surgery, other days include coping with a school bully or a difficult diagnosis. Laura and Erin remind us that the smallest acts of inclusivity, such as a kind word or a friendly smile, can make all the difference.   Receive the book Like Me and the audio download of the broadcast "Special Needs and the Imago Dei: Encouragement for Parents" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

From diaper changes to getting food on the table, and all the moments of motherhood, a mom can start to wonder if what she's doing matters. Discover how you're producing fruit, even if you might not see it. Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler, Dannah Gresh, and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth share insights for living fruitfully in every day of motherhood, on REVIVE OUR HEARTS WEEKEND. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

Laura Wifler, the cofounder of Risen Motherhood, shared with us how the well-known ministry and non-profit began with the goal of encouraging, equipping, and challenging moms to apply the gospel to their everyday lives. We loved talking with her about how women can champion one another, no matter the path they choose, in regard to working, staying at home, making choices about education, and so much more. Plus, make sure to keep listening until the end of the episode for part three of our conversation with Edouard Ndecky! Today, Edouard shared how his community was "marked" by his shoebox since it became a tool to share the gospel with his community. Through this four-part series, you'll learn how the shoebox gift Edouard received contained much-needed items, along with a fun gift that brought joy for years to come. National Collection Week is November 13–20, 2023, and you can help shape a child's life by packing a shoebox gift too!    RESOURCES: Risen Motherhood Risen Motherhood book Risen Motherhood Podcast Like Me children's book Operation Christmas Child MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/. Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman. RECOMMENDED: Listen to our conversation with Courtney Moore about the mission behind Women & Work, as well as how it got started and what her hope is for the book. ABOUT LAURA WIFLER Laura Wifler is a writer, podcaster, and cofounder of Risen Motherhood and is based in central Iowa. She has authored several books for children, including the award-winning Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer, and is the coauthor of the Risen Motherhood book. ABOUT EDOUARD NDECKY Edouard grew up in a happy home in West Africa, though his family didn't have a lot of material possessions. His father, a pastor, would encourage Edouard to find hope in God's love. When Edouard received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift at age fourteen, he saw it as a gift from God.

In this episode, I share 15 rhythms that we do or have done with our children as we long to intentionally teach them about Jesus + show them what it looks like to follow Jesus. Most of these are SO small and nothing crazy. SO many that I learned from other moms that have gone before me, or ideas I heard and changed for what worked best for our fam. My prayer is that these encourage and stir up ideas/rhythms that you can incorporate in your own home! A little outline of the episode(all of these are explained further in the episode):INTRO/PREFACE:  It starts with US following and abiding in the Living God! It will be out of the overflow of us knowing, enjoying, and glorifying God that will have the most impact on our children. DISCLAIMER: None of these are cute and tidy. None of these are done perfectly. Perfection is never the goal. Pursuing, enjoying and depending on Jesus is.

Today's guest is the cofounder of Risen Motherhood and coauthor of Risen Motherhood, with more than 100,000 copies sold, Emily A. Jensen sharing her own feelings ofweakness and points readers to the gospel for wisdom, comfort, and hope in He Is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel Weak (on sale October 10, 2023). In this episode, we discuss: Weakness is not a virtue, God wants us to be strong in Him versus in ourselves. Let God be the hero of our story. Emily shares the importance of learning to care for her soul.   Finding help through Christian Counselors, Functional Medicine and Nutritionist to get through diffult seasons.  Resources from this Episode:  Risen Motherhood Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risen-motherhood/id1072833310 Follow Emily on Instagram: https://instagram.com/emilyajensen Follow Emily & Laura on Instagram: https://instagram.com/risenmotherhood He Is Strong by Emily Jensen: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/EmilyJensen Heather interviews Emily's sister-in-law Laura Wifler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-by-heather-brown-helping-young-mothers-learn/id1638763905?i=1000602028739 Train with Me in the Healthy By Heather Brown Membership: Start your 7 day free trial here! https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/ Shop my ebooks & products: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/ My Amazon Storefront: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefront Download my free resources & printables here: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/ Liquid Collagen & Modere Products: CODE HEATHER for $10 off: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/ Follow Heather Join my email list: https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89ea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrown Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videos LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrown Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrown Follow and Review We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.   

In this episode, Shauna talks about when kids are sick and how to glorify God while not also losing your mind! Hard Is Not the Same as Bad by Abbie HalberstadtAny Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler

If the secular world is out loving disabled people more than the church, there's a problem. - Jennifer Ko Jennifer Ko joins Amy Fritz for an essential conversation about disability, accessibility, and ableism in faith communities. In this episode, you will be able to: Learn about the complex issue of ableism in our faith communities and how to combat it. Understand the importance and role of accessibility in places of worship like churches. Explore theological insights into disability. Reveal the deep-seated generational sin of partiality towards disabled individuals within religious circles. Learn more about the challenging experiences of individuals with unseen disabilities and society's misguided judgments. Resources mentioned by Jennifer: Joni and Friends:  https://joniandfriends.org/ A Lamenter's Pathway to Joy by Jennifer Ji-Hye Ko https://www.amazon.com/Lamenters-Pathway-Joy-Devotional-Journal/dp/B09TN45GZ1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+lamenters+pathway+to+joy&qid=1685083811&sr=8-1 Disability and the Gospel by Michael S. Beates https://www.amazon.com/Disability-Gospel-Brokenness-Display-Grace/dp/1433530457/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LOLW4FXWZDV1&keywords=disability+and+the+gospel&qid=1687510323&sprefix=disability+and+the+gospel%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1 Like Me by Laura Wifler https://www.amazon.com/Like-Me-Disability-Discovering-Person/dp/0736985751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3E904QCUJTVBF&keywords=like+me+a+story+about+disability&qid=1687510361&sprefix=like+me%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1 God Made Me Unique from Joni and Friends https://www.amazon.com/God-Made-Me-Unique-Children/dp/194813070X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=god+made+me+unique+book&qid=1687510396&sprefix=god+made+me+unique%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1 A Day With No Words written by Tiffany Hammond who is a Black Autistic mother of two Autistic boys, one of whom is non-speaking https://www.amazon.com/Day-No-Words-Tiffany-Hammond/dp/1736949799/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+day+with+no+words+tiffany+hammond&qid=1687510536&sprefix=a+day+with+no+words%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1   Connect with Jennifer here: https://www.jenniferjihyeko.com https://substack.com/@jenniferjihyeko https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.jihye.ko/ https://twitter.com/jenniferjihyeko   Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/05/24/81-prophetic-presence-lyndsey-medford-on-trusting-god-through-chronic-illness/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/06/14/84-boz-tchividjian-on-fighting-against-abuse-in-the-church/   Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Connect with me on social media. You can find me at all these places. https://www.linkedin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/untangledfaith https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://www.twitter.com/faithuntangled   Host/Creator: Amy Fritz Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor

The conversation surrounding disabilities and people with disabilities is evolving and confusing in the West. On the one hand, we see record numbers of abortions due to parents being afraid or unwilling to bring a child with disabilities into the world. For example 67% of children who *may* have down syndrome are aborted in the United States. On the other hand, conversations about inclusion and access are at an all time high. Do we as a culture value and want to include people with disabilities or are we more eager to end their lives and exclude them from our narratives? This is a complex conversation and I'm so glad my friend and author Laura Wifler joined me for it. Laura is known for her role at Risen Motherhood, which she founded along with her sister-in-law Emily Jensen, as well as their book and podcast by the same name. Most recently, though, Laura wrote a children's book called “Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image in Every Person.”As a culture, and even as Christian churches and individual followers of Jesus, it seems we are wrestling with whether we are an inclusive or exclusive people. Do we embrace difference or reject it? Do we truly value people with disabilities or do we see serving them as a good deed to accomplish? Laura helps us to think through all of this, as well as God's sovereignty, his goodness in the way he makes each person, what it's like to receive a disability diagnosis as a parent, how to genuinely care for families that include members with disabilities, how to take life one day at a time, what's waiting for us in heaven, and more. We even discuss whether we should be saying “person with special needs” or “person with disabilities.” This is a rich conversation including personal stories colliding with cultural trends. I hope you'll listen and share it with others. Resources: Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image in Every Person by Laura Wifler: https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9780736985758/like-me Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Laura Wifler and Emily Jensen: https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9780736976220/risen-motherhood-hardbackYou can keep in touch with Laura here: https://laurawifler.com/Heaven by Randy Alcorn: https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9780842379427/heaven-hardback

To the current mama or someday mama who is new to motherhood, this is for you. Laura Wifler, author and co-founder of Risen Motherhood, is joining us for a conversation about how the gospel brings hope to becoming a new mom and the overwhelm that comes with that. We're also confronting social media comparison as a new mom and how to combat that in a biblical way. Connect with Laura and grab a copy of her books here: https://laurawifler.com/ The infamous tooth paste cover mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FPVF8YZ?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=oaklaven-20&linkId=81fce24f3febb16c3cd18f2d7690f2a7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1 This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. -- Join the SYS Summer Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/127103747026986/ -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Your-Story-Discover-Trusting/dp/1400239206/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5SKZQQA1TN4P&keywords=surrender+your+story&qid=1682355364&sprefix=surrender+your+sto%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1 Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How understanding disabilities makes us better family, friends, and neighbors This is such a special conversation and I hope you can listen and share it with all of your friends. Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood has so much profound wisdom and grace that will impact every listener! Laura is sharing from her experience raising a daughter with a rare chromosome disease, which led to her new children's book, Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image in Every Person. Laura offers heart-felt encouragement for those raising a child with a disability, and advice for how we might support others who are. I think this conversation is great for all of us and I pray it inspires great conversations in your own home!  Find links and show notes over at: www.monicaswanson.com/laura-wifler Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

We have the executive director for the non-profit Risen Motherhood and talented Author Laura Wifler, on today's show. This interview is a sweet and transparent conversation about children with disabilities. Laura shares stories from her own life about how God has used motherhood, in particular mothering a child with disabilities, to transform her, as well as her family and her ministry. She has a beautiful purpose to help create conversations, normalize disabilities, and train others to interact with people of all ages with disabilities. We hear how Laura educates her kids through great family phrases and helpful heart-to-heart conversations. Laura gives us some wise advice in handling the complexities of being in a family with disabilities, and she speaks to the grace God gives us each day. We also explore the healthy practice of holding grief, sorrow, hope, and joy. We hope today's show is an encouragement to families that have members with disabilities and to help serve as an education to those who don't. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://amzn.to/3ReOgc4 Website: intentionalparents.org Join our Legacy Builders: https://www.intentionalparents.org/donate-index-impact Blog: https://www.intentionalparents./blog GET: The Intentional Film Serieshttps://www.intentionalparents.org/film-series The Intentional Leadership Retreat:https://www.intentionalparents.org/leadership-retreat The Intentional Motherhood Retreathttps://www.intentionalparents.org/motherhood-retreat Risen Motherhood website:https://www.risenmotherhood.com/ Instagram: @laurawifler Laura's Book:https://laurawifler.com/likeme Risen Motherhood Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risen-motherhood/id1072833310 Birdie's Story:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000450191917

Mother's Day is this weekend in the United States and for most of us that means celebration mingled with some kind of grief. Many women are childless for a variety of reasons: infertility, miscarriage, child loss, they made an adoption plan, they chose abortion, they never married, and more. The reasons are varied and complex and the weight of that is felt especially on Mother's Day. Motherhood is a beautiful and worthwhile gift. We celebrate it and praise the Lord for it! At the same time, we acknowledge that our society and our churches often fall woefully short when it comes to conversations and beliefs about motherhood and children. Chelsea Patterson Sobolik joins us on All Things today to discuss all of this, as well as the intrinsic worth of women no matter their story regarding children. Chelsea is uniquely situated for this conversation because of her own story, plus her years of writing about and advocating for both women and children. She is herself an adoptee and an adoptive mom, at the age of nineteen she learned she could never have biological children, and she works daily on behalf of vulnerable women and children. Her perspective is both deep and wide when it comes to womanhood, motherhood, children, and the worth and dignity of every human life. This episode will benefit you if: - You ever wondered what a woman's role or worth is if she has no children. - You or someone you love experiences childlessness for any reason. - You are a friend or ministry leader to women who suffer grief on Mother's Day and you don't know what to say. - You suffer for any reason and you're looking for hope. - You struggle to reconcile your losses with a loving God. - You need a hopeful vision for your future. Recommended Resources: Longing For Motherhood: Holding On to Hope in the Midst of Childlessness by Chelsea Patterson Sobolik: https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9780802416124/longing-for-motherhood-paperback?affiliate=jenoshman Waiting In Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God Through Infertility by Kelley Ramsey and Jenn Hesse: https://amzn.to/42meyxS Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More by Jen Oshman: https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781433576324/cultural-counterfeits-paperback Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler: https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9780736976220/risen-motherhood-hardback Missional Motherhood: The Everyday Ministry of Motherhood in the Grand Plan of God by Gloria Furman: https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781433552274/missional-motherhood-paperback Follow Chelsea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseasobolik/

To celebrate Mother's Day Rebekah sits down with Laura Wifler, author of Like Me and co-founder of Risen Motherhood for a conversation on motherhood and how to open the door to meaningful conversations with your children about empathy, compassion, diversity and God's love for others who might look or act differently than them.Take the Resilience Quiz at https://www.rebekahlyons.com/rlquizBuilding a Resilient Life is out now. Purchase your copy HERE!Purchase Like Me: A Story about Disability and Discovering God's Image in Every Person HERE.

Chances are that unless disability is a part of your daily life, you haven't thought much about how to grow in understanding towards people with disabilities. And it is for that reason that we welcome Laura Wifler onto the Daily Grace Podcast today to talk about this topic. Laura is the mother of five year old Eden who was diagnosed with developmental disabilities at a very young age. Laura candidly shares the fears and joys her family has experienced since Eden's diagnosis. She encourages us to see people with disabilities as people who are “like me” because they are made in the image of God. She gives practical tips for loving people in our spheres who have disabilities and tips for walking alongside parents of children with disabilities. Above all, Laura reminds us that the value of a person is not dependent on their abilities. All people are worthy of dignity and love.    Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: :23 - About Laura and Laura's favorite thing 4:48 - Why Laura is passionate about growing in understanding towards people with disabilities 8:29 - Laura talks about how disability impacts her family 11:31 - What we need to understand about being made in the image of God 13:52 - Encouragement for parents of children with disabilities 17:19 - How the church culture can grow in caring for people with developmental disabilities 19:19 - How to move towards people with disabilities 23:10 - How to come alongside parents of children with disabilities 26:40 - What the gospel has changed for Laura   Favorite Thing: OPI Nail Envy   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image in Everyone   Connect with Laura: Website Instagram Risen Motherhood Risen Motherhood Podcast   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations!   Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *    The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.  

Laura Wifler joins Blake to talk about mothering a child with a rare disability and the grief and joy that comes along with that. In her book, she helps kids discover God's gift of Imago Dei, which gives deep connection to every person and provides the foundation for friendship. Listen in as they talk about some tips for proactive family discussions on understanding disabilities and how to answer kid's common questions surrounding that. Laura is the author of the children's book, Like Me - available everywhere now! To connect with Laura: Website: laurawifler.com Instagram: @laurawifler