When Motherhood Isn't What You Expected - Re-Air

The Daily Grace Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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In this all-time favorite episode of The Daily Grace Podcast, Krystal and guest Katie Faris discuss the journey of coming back to God after a “slow fade” or a season of walking away. Using the Parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15, they highlight the Father’s overwhelming compassion for both the wayward and the self-righteous. This conversation serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how far you have wandered, God receives the repentant with abundant joy and immediate restoration. Tell Us What You Think Unlock a 10% off coupon! And get first access to new sales, Bible studies & books! Join for free here! Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter! Connect with us: The Daily Grace Co. | Facebook | Instagram | Daily Grace Blog | The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God’s Word, the only authority on truth.

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0:00.0	I just never expected any of those things.
0:03.6	But I also didn't anticipate God's goodness.
0:07.0	As I was reading through your book, I feel like you gave me permission to grieve things.
0:12.4	Really, all women need to know that God is still good,
0:15.7	even when life, when their circumstances play out differently than the anticipated.
0:23.7	JJ here and welcome back to the Daily Grace podcast. Today we are bringing you a special re-airing of a deeply encouraging
0:29.0	episode from our archives. In this conversation, Crystal is joined by author Katie Ferris
0:34.3	to discuss her book, God is Still Good, Gospel Hope and Comfort for the
0:38.7	unexpected sorrows of motherhood. They talk through what it looks like when motherhood or life
0:44.2	in general doesn't turn out the way you had hoped or expected. Katie shares her own family's story
0:49.1	of facing an unexpected medical diagnosis and offers practical wisdom on how to bring our hard questions to the
0:55.0	Lord with honesty and humility. Whether you are a mother or just someone walking through a season
0:59.9	of suffering and grief, this episode reminds us that the gospel provides real hope and comfort
1:05.4	when we need it the most. We hope you are blessed by this conversation.
1:19.0	Hey, everyone, and welcome back to the Daily Grace podcast.
1:23.2	This is Crystal, and today I'm joined by a special guest, Katie Ferris.
1:46.2	Katie has written articles and blogs for our friends over at Risen Motherhood and Gospel Coalition, and she has written a couple of books. One of them we're going to be talking about today. And so Katie, thank you so much for joining us on the Daily Grace podcast. Thank you so much, Crystal. I'm so excited to get to talk to you. Yes, I'm excited too. Okay. So before we get into today's topic, I want you to share one of your favorite things for this week. So this could be something that you have been using and loving
1:50.5	lately, or it could be like said earlier to you before we started recording a pet or a person,
1:56.0	because that happens to be some people's favorite things, which is totally great. So Katie,
2:00.0	we would love to hear what your favorite thing is this week.
2:02.6	Oh, I love this question.
2:04.0	So I have been listening to Ellie Holcomb's album, Red Sea Road, on Reefee this week.
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