Are your emotions making you feel like a bad Christian mom?

What if your emotions aren't sinful—and what if they're actually giving you important information?

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. David Pendergrass, Biblicist, author, speaker, former senior pastor, and pastoral counselor with nearly 30 years of ministry experience.

We talk about anger, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional reactions, shame, conviction, and what emotional maturity actually looks like for a Christian. David shares practical ways to recognize and process our emotions without letting them control our responses—and explains why we need to stop shaming ourselves for having feelings.

This conversation is honest, practical, encouraging, and full of those “wait...I've never thought about it that way!” moments.

Find Dr. David Pendergrass: 🌐 Website: https://www.davidpendergrass.com/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.davidpendergrass

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Want to work with me? I offer 1:1 Christian spiritual growth coaching for moms who want to get unstuck, grow closer to Christ, and find more peace in the middle of motherhood.

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We hear “protect your peace” ALL the time—but what does that actually mean for a Christian mom?

In this episode, we’re taking that popular phrase and looking at it through a biblical lens. Scripture tells us to guard our hearts, and Philippians 4:7 reminds us that God’s peace guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

I’m sharing 3 practical ways to protect your peace:

✨ Set Limits — Decide what gets access to your time, energy, and attention.

✨ Choose Calm — Learn to step away from unnecessary drama, toxic influences, and things that continually pull you away from God’s peace.

✨ Practice Self-Respect — Stop treating your inner peace like an accident and start prioritizing your relationship with Jesus, His Word, and prayer.

And we’re talking about the difference between rest and laziness, boundaries and avoidance, and biblical peace versus the world's version of “self-care.”

Because protecting your peace doesn't mean avoiding life—it means learning how to guard your heart while keeping your eyes on Jesus.

Come hang out with me on Facebook and join my email list for more encouragement and practical resources for your spiritual growth!

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Have you ever been told your labs are “normal,” but you KNOW you don’t feel normal?

In this episode, I’m talking with Christian Counselor and Functional Nutrition Coach Brooke Rozzie about the connection between the nervous system, hormones, stress, trauma, motherhood, and our spiritual health.

We talk about what nervous system dysregulation can look like in everyday motherhood—from being overstimulated and touched out to losing patience with your kids—and practical ways to create more stillness, regulate your nervous system, and move from survival mode toward greater peace and wholeness.

If you’ve ever felt like something is wrong but you just can’t figure out what it is, this conversation is for you. ❤️

Connect with Brooke: Instagram: @brookerozzie Work With Brooke: https://l.bttr.to/U3LMb FREE Ebook: https://brooke-rozmenoski.mykajabi.com/faithfully-nourished-ebook

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This episode is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical or mental-health care.