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Processing Grief, Infertility, and Loss in Community :: Julie Fowler [Ep 502]
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
12/16/24
•45m
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Have you or a friend ever walked through a season of infertility and grief? Do you often wonder what to say when a friend is walking through loss of any kind?
Today my friend Julie Fowler is here to talk about her heartbreaking (but hopeful) story of motherhood and how God used her story to help people navigate loss. Julie has faced miscarriage, adoptions that fell through at the last minute, and baby twins she only held for four short hours. She truly has walked this long road and knows all of the feelings of grief and uncertainty around waiting for a baby. This valley produced a beautiful study of walking through infertility in community and connecting with God in the deepest, darkest places. We cover so much in our conversation including...
Today my friend Julie Fowler is here to talk about her heartbreaking (but hopeful) story of motherhood and how God used her story to help people navigate loss. Julie has faced miscarriage, adoptions that fell through at the last minute, and baby twins she only held for four short hours. She truly has walked this long road and knows all of the feelings of grief and uncertainty around waiting for a baby. This valley produced a beautiful study of walking through infertility in community and connecting with God in the deepest, darkest places. We cover so much in our conversation including...
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How to talk to a friend in a season of infertility and loss- what not to say. - How husbands and wives can support each other instead of turning on one another.
- Sharing your feelings with the Lord and then speaking truth over yourself.
- Wrestling with deep spiritual questions when your prayers are not being answered.
- Making a support group uplifting instead of only heavy while still leaving room to process.
- Website: Julie Fowler Ministries
- Facebook: Juliefowlerministries | Facebook
- Instagram: Julie Fowler Ministries (@juliefowlerministries)
- Infertility Bible Studies and Resources — Julie Fowler Ministries
- Treasures in the Waiting: by Julie Fowler
- Navigating Infertility and Loss with Strength and Hope: by Julie Fowler
- When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: by Sandra Glahn
- Nobody’s Mother :: Dr. Sandra Glahn [Ep 443]
- Hope During Infertility and Infant Loss :: Shawna Beucler [Ep 203]
- Every Bitter Thing is Sweet :: Sara Hagerty [Ep 143]
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Moms and the Best Christmas Pageant Ever :: Dallas and Amanda Jenkins [Ep 501]
December 9, 2024
•42m
Today my conversation with Dallas and Amanda Jenkins is a powerful reminder that the Christmas story still needs to be told thousands of years later. Dallas is the acclaimed director, writer, and producer of The Chosen, and now the heartfelt movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
The movie is based on a book read for years in the Jenkins’ house (and many households worldwide). Twenty years ago Amanda brought the book home and asked Dallas to read it to the kids. By the end they were both in tears and could not finish the story without taking turns reading. That started a 20-year journey of Dallas praying to make this movie and the Lord answered through an amazing story in His own time.
Moms play a vital role in this film from a mom telling her son to let Dallas have the rights to the movie, to Amanda helping with the casting, to Grace (the mom in the film) who uses her God-given space to change the lives around her. As we enter the Christmas season let us remember Jesus came for the outsider and not cling so tightly to our traditions that we do not see those who need to hear the true Christmas story.
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The movie is based on a book read for years in the Jenkins’ house (and many households worldwide). Twenty years ago Amanda brought the book home and asked Dallas to read it to the kids. By the end they were both in tears and could not finish the story without taking turns reading. That started a 20-year journey of Dallas praying to make this movie and the Lord answered through an amazing story in His own time.
Moms play a vital role in this film from a mom telling her son to let Dallas have the rights to the movie, to Amanda helping with the casting, to Grace (the mom in the film) who uses her God-given space to change the lives around her. As we enter the Christmas season let us remember Jesus came for the outsider and not cling so tightly to our traditions that we do not see those who need to hear the true Christmas story.
Connect with Dallas and Amanda:
- Website:
- Facebook: Dallas Jenkins
- Instagram: Dallas Jenkins (@dallas.jenkins)
Links Mentioned:
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Now Playing In Theaters
- Molly Wright: How Every Child Can Thrive by Five | TED
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- Seek Him First :: Lillian Richey [Ep 494]
- Advent Untangled :: Mindy Rives [Ep 385]
- Celebrating Advent :: Tsh Oxenreider [Ep 305]
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Unpacking Moms' Mental Load :: Dr. Morgan Cutlip [Ep 503]
December 23, 2024
•41m
Do you feel like your mind is full of tasks making it hard to focus and be present with your family? Do you struggle to articulate what you need, feel, or want from your spouse?
Today, Dr. Morgan Cutlip is here to help us navigate the topic of mental load specifically as moms. Morgan is a psychologist and highly sought after relationship expert. Her book Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself helps moms advocate for their needs in a loving way. We cover a large range of issues facing parents today including...
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Today, Dr. Morgan Cutlip is here to help us navigate the topic of mental load specifically as moms. Morgan is a psychologist and highly sought after relationship expert. Her book Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself helps moms advocate for their needs in a loving way. We cover a large range of issues facing parents today including...
- The invisible running to-do list we keep in our minds.
- How to identify your needs and communicate them.
- How to get clear about what you feel and need so you do not confuse your spouse.
- Identifying the two different types of guilt and how to respond.
- The three domains of mental load- cognitive, physical, and emotional.
- Navigating the holiday season with the added tasks and pressure to make it magical.
Connect with Dr. Morgan Cutlip:
- Website: Dr. Morgan Cutlip
- Facebook: Dr. Morgan Cutlip
- Instagram: Dr. Morgan Cutlip (@drmorgancutlip)
Links Mentioned:
- Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Dr. Morgan Cutlip
- A Better Share : How Couples Tackle the Mental Load (pre-order)
- How We Feel App
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- Organize Your Mental Load :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444]
- “How do I connect better with my kids?” [Ep 475] :: Summer of Mentorship Week 1
- Body Awareness in Parenting :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 333]
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