Feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Wondering how to prioritize your faith when you're barely keeping up with everyday life?

If you've ever ended the day feeling guilty because you didn't have time to read your Bible, pray, or spend quiet time with God, you're not alone.

In this episode of I Wish You Could Hear This, Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn sit down with author, speaker, and Equipping Godly Women founder Brittany Ann to talk honestly about the challenges young Christian moms face. Together, they explore how to grow closer to God without adding more pressure to an already full life.

Brittany shares her own journey of balancing marriage, motherhood, ministry, and faith, along with practical encouragement for finding God's peace—even in the middle of exhaustion and chaos.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why so many Christian moms struggle with guilt over their spiritual lives

• How to prioritize your relationship with God when life feels overwhelming

• Practical ways to spend meaningful time with God—even if you only have a few minutes

• The difference between striving for perfection and pursuing faithfulness

• How to let go of unrealistic expectations and embrace God's grace

• Encouragement for moms who feel spiritually dry or discouraged

• Simple habits that can help you stay connected to God during busy seasons

Whether you're raising toddlers, homeschooling, juggling work and family, or simply trying to catch your breath, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical hope for this season of life.

Meet Our Guest

Brittany Ann is an author, speaker, podcast host, and the founder of Equipping Godly Women, a ministry dedicated to encouraging Christian women with practical, biblical wisdom for everyday life. Since launching the ministry in 2014, Brittany has reached millions of women through articles, Bible studies, books, and online resources. She and her husband are raising four children together.

Resources Mentioned

• Fall in Love with God's Word by Brittany Ann https://a.co/d/000kPB4D

• https://equippinggodlywomen.com/

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Summary:

Boys and men are struggling—but this isn't a reason to lose hope. In this episode, Shaunti and Jeff unpack what's happening in today's culture, why so many boys and young men are falling behind, and the simple, powerful ways each of us can make a difference. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, mentor, teacher, or friend, you'll come away with practical encouragement and renewed hope for the boys and men you love.

Resources and Links:

Nancy Pearcy “The Toxic War on Masculinity”

https://a.co/d/05CJjqrE

Hannah Rosin, The End of Men essay in The Atlantic

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2010/07/the-end-of-men/308135/

“If We Were Ants” short film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX23DMyzvHE

Pew Research -Public Views on Men and Masculinity

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/10/17/public-views-on-men-and-masculinity/

APA Guidelines on practice with boys and men

https://www.apa.org/about/policy/boys-men-practice-guidelines.pdf

Data tables:

Reading scores of 4th, 8th and 12th grade students – see Figure 5, 6, 7

https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/cnb/reading-performance

College enrollment of men v women

https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/pdf/2024/cpb_508c.pdf

https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d22/tables/dt22_303.10.asp

Bureau of Labor Statistics about men and women in the workforce:

https://www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/civilian-labor-force-participation-rate.htm

Mortality data:

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db456.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX23DMyzvHE

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Summary:

In this episode, Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn sit down with author, counselor, and father-daughter relationship expert Michelle Watson Canfield to explore one of the most challenging seasons of parenting: connecting with adolescent daughters.

Many dads feel uncertain about how to respond when their daughters become more emotional, pull away, or seem resistant to their efforts. Michelle shares a powerful insight she has observed through years of counseling: many men would rather do nothing than risk doing it wrong—but when it comes to fathering daughters, stepping back often creates more distance.

Together, Shaunti, Jeff, and Michelle unpack why dads often feel sidelined during the teenage years, how mothers can become caught in the middle, and practical ways fathers can stay engaged even when conversations feel awkward or difficult.

You’ll learn:

• Why many dads instinctively pull back—and why that can be harmful

• How to stay calm and grounded when emotions run high

• Practical ways to pursue your daughter with intention and consistency

• Why your presence matters more than your perfection

• How to build trust and connection during the adolescent years

If you've ever felt unsure how to connect with your daughter—or worried that you're getting it wrong—this conversation will equip and encourage you to keep showing up.

Because your daughter doesn't need a perfect dad. She needs an engaged one.

Links and Resources:

Website: drmichellewatson.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/drmichellewatson

Instagram: michellejwatson and thedadwhispererpodcast

Twitter: @mwatsonphd

LinkedIn: Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield

The Dad Whisperer Podcast: Apple Podcasts + Spotify

YouTube: @thedadwhisperer

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