Motherhood Isn’t a PAUSE Button on Who You Are w/ Sarah Therese

Dear Young Married Couple

Adam & Karissa King

Christianity, Sexuality, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Relationships, Society & Culture

4.8 • 871 Ratings

🗓️ 30 September 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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🤱Is motherhood something you survive... or something that shapes you? Let’s hear Karissa sit down with Sarah—a mom of 5, a devoted wife, and a woman who’s chosen to homeschool, create, and live her calling from the center of her home. Together they explore what it looks like to: Stay creative when your kids are always around Honor your identity without needing to "escape" motherhood Build rhythms of peace and worship into everyday life Prioritize your marriage for the security of your children Redefine success in a world that pushes productivity over presenceWhether you’re working from home, homeschooling, or just trying to breathe through another loud day, this episode is a gentle reminder: You’re still allowed to be a whole person. Resources: MOMFIDENCE: Become Sexually Secure After Babies https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/Momfidence Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you are to follow the Lord, we're to deny ourselves and pick up our cross and follow him.
0:04.9	And I've noticed so much in my motherhood journey, I have to deny myself, pick up my kids, and walk.
0:10.6	Mom needs some space.
0:12.1	It's not because she doesn't love you.
0:14.1	It's not because she's frustrated.
0:16.0	Mama just needs some time to be alone.
0:18.9	I need to make sure that they know that their identity is not in
0:22.4	me being their mom, but their Lord being their Savior. Dear young married mama, if you've ever
0:27.4	wondered whether your passions or your peace or just a quiet moment still have a place in motherhood,
0:33.1	then this episode is for you. Today I'm sitting down with our friend Sarah Terese. You may remember her
0:38.0	from our past episode on getting married young. We both tied the knot at 19. But now she's deep in the
0:44.0	trenches of homeschooling multiple little ones, building a life full of faith and intentional rhythms.
0:49.8	And what I love about Sarah is that she doesn't run from the word sacrifice. In fact, she
0:54.0	leans in. In this conversation, she shares how creativity doesn't run from the word sacrifice. In fact, she leans in.
0:55.2	In this conversation, she shares how creativity doesn't have to be carved out alone,
0:59.4	why kids don't have to derail your identity,
1:01.6	and how prioritizing your marriage can actually bring more security to your kids.
1:05.6	So whether you work from home like I do or you homeschool like Sarah does,
1:09.1	or you're simply trying to stay grounded in a loud
1:11.5	season. We hope today's conversation gives you some peace, purpose, and perspective. So let's dive in.
1:18.3	Sarah, welcome back to the podcast. We're so glad to have you back on today. I'm excited to be back.
1:24.4	I was just telling Kieran, I said, I just feel like I need to get out for a bit and just talk with someone. And then I realized, oh, this morning, I get to just sit down with you and talk with you. Like, we're on a coffee date. Yay. It's going to be so great for my soul. So thank you. I'm excited to be here. Well, let's just treat it like that. A little copy date with you and me and the world
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