In this New Year kickoff episode, Tracy and Tori invite you into a real conversation about change, brain fog, motherhood milestones, and what it looks like to walk into 2026 with open hands and realistic expectations. From middle school transitions and impending changes to fractions homework, menopause, and church shopping, they share candid stories and a lot of laughter to remind you that you are not walking this season alone.
Instead of asking, “What can I add to my life this year?” The Unlikely Housewives flip the script and challenge you to prayerfully consider what you might need to take away—noise, distraction, or even social media—to make room for the good things God wants to do. They also share their heart for this podcast in 2026, including a peek at their content plans, a new mother–daughter Bible study with close friends, and how community has carried them through a whirlwind of change.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear About
The “New Year hangover” and why brain fog and last year’s hard things don’t magically disappear on January 1.
Parenting in a year of big milestones: fifth-grade farewells, eighth-grade farewells, seniors, middle schoolers, and the reality of counting down to an empty nest.
How 2025 became a year of “Change 1.0, 2.0, 3.0” for Tracy—emotionally, physically, spiritually, and even locationally—and how God used it to grow her up spiritually.
The idea of choosing one thing to remove this year (like Tracy stepping away from social media) so you can actually make room for new, life-giving habits.
A hilarious but convicting cussing story (hello, Mike Tyson illustration) that leads into a conversation about intentionality and how much of our lives really are choices.
The heart behind their new mother–daughter Bible study with a close-knit group of six moms and their girls, and how they hope to create a safe, multi-age community of faith.
What they’re learning while “church shopping,” the difference between seeker-friendly spaces and deeper community, and why authentic, slower-paced church community matters so much in this season.
The Unlikely Housewives 2026 plan: recording ahead, staying consistent through May, taking a summer break, and returning in the fall—God willing.
Key Encouragements
You don’t have to carry everything from last year into this one; ask the Lord what needs to be laid down so you can walk lighter.
Everything from your schedule to your words is largely a choice; small, intentional shifts can create big change over time.
You are not behind if your church situation or friendships are in transition—God is faithful to provide community and connection in new ways.
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