Farewell 02: Did We Over-Spiritualize Motherhood? (And Other Critiques of the Ministry)

Risen Motherhood

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 6.8K Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Anytime you produce something public, you open yourself up to criticism—and Risen Motherhood was no different. Over the years, we received feedback of all kinds: encouraging, loving, constructively critical, and at times, hurtful. Maybe you’ve experienced the same in your own ministry work, or simply in everyday life. In this episode, Emily and Laura unpack some of these critiques and share their hearts for why they did or didn’t make certain decisions throughout the life of the ministry. Honestly, R|M wasn’t for everyone. But the gospel is for everyone, and we’re so grateful for the ways the Lord used us to bring the hope of Christ to so many moms. To him be the glory!

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0:00.0	motherhood is hard one second we think we're doing a good enough job and the next we feel like the
0:13.8	worst mom on the planet which is why we need the refreshing truth of the gospel to be repeated
0:18.9	over and over giving us hope in the everyday
0:21.5	moments. So, Mama, whether you're sipping cold coffee or doing a sink full of dishes, we hope
0:26.8	you find truth, encouragement, and laughter here. This is the Risen Motherhood podcast. Thanks for
0:33.6	joining us. Well, hey, friends, welcome to another episode of risen motherhood. I'm Laura
0:42.9	Wifler, and I'll be joined by my sister-in-law and co-host Emily Jensen in just a minute. Today, we're
0:48.0	talking about critiques of the ministry over the years, and I'm actually really excited about doing it.
0:53.2	But before we get to that, I have just a few
0:55.6	announcements for you. First, our final book under the Risen Motherhood banner, A Million Tiny
1:00.4	Moments, releases so soon, March 4, 2025. This is a collection of short writings from Emily and
1:06.6	myself that's meant to give you that quick reminder that what you are doing in those mundane
1:10.8	moments of motherhood really does matter. It's a great read to pop on your coffee table or give
1:15.7	to a mom friend. It's super easy to get through. You can read it all in one setting or you could
1:20.6	take your time and just really chew through it very slowly. But it's one of those kind of books
1:25.0	that just works in any season. You can pre-order it
1:27.7	now, anywhere books are sold, and I hope you pick one up. And lastly, as you know, Risen Motherhood
1:33.1	is coming to an end. But before we go, we're going out with a bang. Mark your calendar for Saturday,
1:39.1	April 5, 2025. Before Risen Motherhood sunsets, we are going out with a huge party. We're streaming it all
1:46.5	live from Fort Worth, Texas, and we would love it if you'd grab your mom pals and join us via
1:50.6	simulcast for a time of reflection on all that God has done through the ministry of Risen
1:54.7	Motherhood. Tickets are completely free. You just need to register at Risenmotherhood.com
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