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In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we continue our Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd series with a meaningful conversation about finding true security in Christ and how that security transforms the way we parent.

Joined by special guest Sadie Dodson, we explore why fear and self-doubt surface so easily in motherhood, how God designed us for connection, and how staying anchored to the Good Shepherd shapes the way we love our children in every season, even when they feel far away.

Sadie is a wife, mother, and grandmother with a lifelong passion for helping families and faith communities grow in connection and resilience. As a doctoral student studying the intersection of spiritual formation and interpersonal neurobiology, she brings thoughtful, practical insight to moms seeking to nurture grace-filled homes where faith and family can thrive.

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Joy in Parenting is a MomLife Ministries gospel-centered community event for moms of all ages and stages. Join us for a morning filled with worship, encouragement, meaningful connection, and fun. You’ll hear biblically rich teaching from Jeannie Cunnion, author of Mom Set Free and Never Alone, along with engaging breakout sessions on joy in Scripture and prayer, friendship, parenting in the technological age, and navigating hard conversations from a biblical foundation. This isn’t about a quick fix—it’s about real joy that is strengthened and sustained by the Spirit. We hope to see you there—Christy and I would love to meet you in person!

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As sheep of the Good Shepherd, we are called to one flock. But in a divided culture, staying unified is easier said than done. In a world that constantly demands we "pick a side," how do we personally resist the pull of division and instead model a life of safety + security for our children?

Today, we continue our Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd series by diving into a challenging section of John 10. While we love the imagery of the Shepherd’s individual care, Jesus also speaks of a "unified flock" that stretches beyond our own comfortable circles. Joining us is Lydia Lucas: wife, mom, writer, ministry leader, seminary student, and co-founder of Latinas Loving Jesus.

Together, we explore how resting in our security with Christ empowers us to raise kids who are both firm in their faith and fierce in their pursuit of unity.

Save the Date: Saturday, April 11 from 9:00am-12:30pm.

Joy in Parenting is a MomLife Ministries gospel-centered community event for moms of all ages and stages. Join us for a morning filled with worship, encouragement, meaningful connection, and fun. You’ll hear biblically rich teaching from Jeannie Cunnion, author of Mom Set Free and Never Alone, along with engaging breakout sessions on joy in Scripture and prayer, friendship, parenting in the technological age, and navigating hard conversations from a biblical foundation. This isn’t about a quick fix—it’s about real joy that is strengthened and sustained by the Spirit. We hope to see you there—Christy and I would love to meet you in person!

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In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we continue our series Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd and explore what it means to have life with the gospel amid the everyday rhythms of motherhood. Life can feel overwhelming, but we were never meant to do it alone. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, brings peace, provision, and purpose as we tackle dishes, diapers, doubts, grown-kids worries, and every season in between.

We’re joined by special guest Emily Jensen—bestselling author, blogger, podcaster, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood. Emily is passionate about helping moms connect biblical truth with practical moments, showing how the gospel transforms both our hearts and our homes. Together, we explore what the gospel truly is, how to share it with our children over time, how to navigate relationships with grace, and how to let God’s mercy shape our responses to other moms.

This conversation is honest, encouraging, and full of hope. Tune in and be refreshed!

Find out more about Emily at www.emilyajensen.com

Save the Date: Saturday, April 11 from 9:00am-12:30pm.

Joy in Parenting is a MomLife Ministries gospel-centered community event for moms of all ages and stages. Join us for a morning filled with worship, encouragement, meaningful connection, and fun. You’ll hear biblically rich teaching from Jeannie Cunnion, author of Mom Set Free and Never Alone, along with engaging breakout sessions on joy in Scripture and prayer, friendship, parenting in the technological age, and navigating hard conversations from a biblical foundation. This isn’t about a quick fix—it’s about real joy that is strengthened and sustained by the Spirit. We hope to see you there—Christy and I would love to meet you in person!

• Learn more and get tickets at www.momlife.org/live.
• Early Bird discounted tickets end February 28, 2026.

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As we step into February—a season that can sometimes feel overly cold, heavy, or dreary—we continue our conversation on Safe + Secure: Life with the Good Shepherd by turning toward what Jesus calls abundant life. What does abundance really mean for Christian moms?

In this episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we’re joined by Jess Connolly, bestselling author and Bible teacher, for a hope-filled conversation rooted in John 10:7–13. Jess helps us reframe abundance not as comfort, ease, or having it all together, but as staying close to Jesus, our Good Shepherd.

This episode speaks to moms in every season, whether full of joy or full of longing, whether raising young children or navigating the tender waters of parenting teens or adult children. You’ll hear practical encouragement for tethering your heart to Christ and a reminder that an abundant life is available even in ordinary and difficult seasons.

Find out more about Jess at www.jessconnolly.com

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How do we recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd in a world full of noise, opinions, and endless information? Even “Christian” content? In this episode, we’re talking about Life with Discernment and how moms in any season can grow confident in hearing God’s voice through his Word, walking in truth, and teaching our children to do the same.

We’re joined by Jen Oshman: author, missionary, ministry leader, pastor’s wife, and mom of four. Jen has spent more than two decades serving women across three continents, helping them find hope and identity in Christ alone. She is passionate about discipling women toward a life rooted in Scripture, shaped by wisdom, and grounded in the gospel.

Find out more about Jen at www.jenoshman.com

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In this episode, we’re slowing down to practice Lectio Divina: an ancient, prayerful way of listening to God through Scripture. As we transition from Psalm 23 into John 10 for the spring semester, we’ll meditate on Jesus’s words, “I am the Good Shepherd.”

Together we’ll walk through four simple movements:

• Read—Notice what stands out from the passage.
• Reflect—Consider what God might be saying through the passage.
• Respond—Pray from your heart.
• Rest—Sit quietly with God and listen.

Using John 10:3–11, we’ll listen to the Shepherd who calls us by name, leads us toward abundant life, and protects us from the thief who steals and destroys. This practice helps us slow down, quiet the noise, and recognize Jesus’s loving, guiding voice in our everyday lives as moms.

Listen during a walk, your commute, or a quiet moment at home… anytime you need space to slow down, listen to God, and build a practice of discernment.

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Happy New Year from MomLife Ministries!

We’re kicking off 2026 with a special episode featuring the voices that matter so much in our homes—our kids! Hear from Aubrey (12), Kristie (14), Cade (9), and Caleb (18) as they talk about how they see God as their Shepherd, what helps them at school and with friends, and what they really want moms to know. Expect honesty, laughter, and sweet reminders of how God cares for our families.

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What does it really mean to be blessed? In a world that throws around #blessed for picture-perfect vacations, new cars, and Instagram-worthy moments, Psalm 23:6 invites us into a deeper, richer vision of blessing—God’s presence with us every single day, and the promise of a true home with him forever.

In this Christmas-week episode of the MomLife Ministries Podcast, we sit down again with our good friend Starr Cliff to talk about Life with Blessing. Together we’ll explore how Scripture redefines blessing, how Jesus’s promise of “God with us” changes everything, and how we can share God’s blessing with our families and communities in real, everyday ways.

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(Seasons 1&2 "Another Successful Day" Music by Bohdan Kuzmin)