Mom Guilt, Anxiety, and the Gospel

She Lives Freed with Brittany Dawn Nelson

Brittany Dawn Nelson

Personal Journals, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

3.3 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 27 January 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Have you ever ended the day wondering if you’re doing motherhood all wrong? In this episode, I’m joined by Bible teacher, author, and mom of three Abbey Wedgeworth for a deeply honest conversation about the guilt so many mothers carry: the fear that we’re ruining our kids. Author of Help! I’m Ruining My Kids, Abbey gently dismantles the lies of shame and perfectionism and reminds us of a hope-filled truth: nothing in motherhood is beyond redemption. We talk about lifting our eyes off our mistakes and shortcomings, and fixing them back on Jesus Christ. This episode is an invitation to breathe again, loosen the grip of guilt, and to remember that God’s grace is sufficient, even in our weakest moments. In this episode, we talk about: why so many moms quietly believe they’re “ruining” their kids how shame and mom guilt distort the way we see ourselves (and God) when expectations of motherhood don’t match reality setting realistic rhythms and healthy limits without fear or pressure how God redeems our personal parenting stories breaking free from the comparison trap in motherhood If you’re a mom navigating unmet expectations, anxiety, comparison, or postpartum struggles… this episode is for you. Connect with Abbey Website: https://www.abbeywedgeworth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeywedgeworth Upcoming Book, Help! I’m Ruining My Kids (March 2026): https://a.co/d/gph6uuE Abbey Wedgeworth is a Bible teacher, author, and mom of three young boys. She is passionate about helping mothers walk in freedom from guilt and fear by grounding their hope in the unshakable grace of God. Her upcoming book, Help! I’m Ruining My Kids, releases in March 2026 and speaks honestly to shame, anxiety, and the redemptive power of the gospel in everyday motherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:23.1	Welcome to the Sheila's Freed podcast. I'm your host, Brittany Don Nelson, and today's conversation
1:27.8	is for the mom who has ever laid her head on the pillow at night replaying the entire day,
1:32.9	wondering if she said something wrong, reacted too harshly, missed a moment, or somehow messed everything up.
1:38.8	It's for the mom who is quietly carrying guilt, anxiety, or even just a lingering fear that's telling you that you're ruining your kids.
1:45.5	I am so honored to be joined by Bible teacher, author, and mom of three, Abby Wedgworth.
1:50.9	Abby has a heart for mothers and in her upcoming book, Help, I'm Ruining My Kids.
1:55.0	She speaks to the shame, shortcomings, and pressure that so many of us as mothers carry but rarely talk about.
2:01.5	If you're listening today feeling weary, overwhelmed, or afraid that you're messing everything up, this conversation is
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