Meet Leah - encouraging mums from her everyday living!
In this episode, Leah shares about her heart for Jesus, and raising kids that are disciples of Jesus. We unpack what it means to see motherhood as mission, how discipleship starts at home, and simple ways to weave faith into everyday family life. You'll be encouraged to nurture faith in your kids, even through the weariness of life with young kids, and be reminded that your home can be your most powerful mission field.
Go and give Leah a follow at @raising.disciples_ if you want practical, incredibly down to earth, Jesus filled, Biblical encouragement!
We're back with another episode after a little break!
In today's episode we hear from Jenny about serving in Mexico with a cross-cultural family, navigating cultural differences, and embracing the unexpected joys and challenges of raising a family. Jenny's story is inspiring and beautiful, and shows the power of community for mums.
Meet Melissa*, serving the Lord in Central Asia.
Honestly, this is one of the most edifying things you'll listen to this week. Mel shares about her childhood in Thailand as a missionary kid, her journey into the mission field in Central Asia, and how the Lord is faithful through every season and every challenge. Mel shares about loneliness, heartache and incredible joy in serving in a new home and culture, and how these challenges lead us to the cross of Christ.
*Melissa is a pseudonym for privacy and security reasons, based on the location where her family serves.
Enjoy this awesome episode with Hannah, former YWAM missionary kid and missionary, as she shares about becoming a mum whilst serving, and then the transition 'home'. Her heart for Jesus and others is beautiful, you won't want to miss this one!
A BONUS episode this week that I thought I had LOST! This episode was recorded during a thunderstorm, and until recently I thought the files had been lost, but thank the Lord we have found a way to restore these files!
Meet Jo - missionary extraordinaire, mum of 5, heart sold out for Jesus. Her words will fill you with joy, hope, inspiration and remind you why we follow our incredible God. Jo shares about her faithful waiting to be sent into the mission field, how her family learnt to serve and love Jesus in a new context, and how war and a pandemic led to them relocating 'home' again. Listen as she shares practical tips for mums raising families in different cultures, what's truly the most important thing, and how faith in Christ shapes everything we do.
A special episode today with my dear friend Alli*, mum to 3 young boys and missionary in the Middle East. Listen to this beautiful mama share about her challenges, profound impact, and her identity in Christ. Alli* gives creative advice and shares how to find contentment in each season of God's calling. Don't miss this inspiring episode!
*Alli is a pseudonym for privacy and security reasons based on where her family serves.
Meet Alana, my Kiwi Amiga loving and serving Jesus in Mexico.
Alana shares about her inspiring journey from New Zealand to Mexico, balancing motherhood and missionary work, starting a church and training church leaders. Listen as she shares about her faith in Christ and how it guides everything she does.
Meet Taylor. Best Southern accent I've ever heard. Loves Jesus. Loves missions. All around, an amazing gal and an amazing mum!
Listen as Taylor shares her inspiring journey of listening to the heart of God, and following wherever it takes their family. Taylor and her husband Colby have been learning to trust God as they plant a spirit-filled, mission focused church in Louisiana. Her story of experiences from Honduras to Africa to Mexico is incredible, as is her unwavering faith and commitment to spread the gospel in love. Join us to hear how Taylor balances motherhood and mission work, church planting and personal faith, and be ready to be inspired to embrace your own calling.
Follow what Taylor and her husband are up to at @KaleoColumbiala, or email her at kaleocolumbiala@gmail.com to get in touch.
Meet Kate. Loves Jesus, her family and France. I may be a little biased, Kate is my sister-in-law!
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kate as she shares her journey of missional work in France, navigating neurodivergence in children, and then journeying "home" to Australia. Kate offers profound insights into faith, family and beauty of embracing differences and growing with your children.
If you'd like to hear more from Kate, read what she's written here:
anextraordinarynormal.substack.com