Faith, family, and decision-making with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler from Risen Motherhood

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

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As believing parents, we know how important it is to raise our kids with love and intentionality. We want to give our kids a full picture of God’s love for them every day! But some days, it’s really hard! We are stretched thin, tired, and often feel unequipped. The Christian Parenting Podcast gives parents the space and resources to set aside perfection and grow into the perfectly imperfect parents God made them to be. Join host Steph Thurling and her guests as they discuss practical tips and spiritual guidance for your parenting journey.