Summary: The mother load.<br> That pile of “shoulds” and “ought to’s” moms carry around. Unmanageable burdens we were never meant to shoulder.<br> Like I’ve said, this mom gig isn’t easy. I often make it harder than it needs to be.<br> Today’s guest, Jordan Watts, delivers a message of freedom and joy. For moms to know they are fully loved by God. And to hand Him the responsibilities He never intended them to manage.<br> <br> In this episode, we laugh. A lot. The entire last 10 minutes Jordan tells her infamous Chick-fil-A poop story. But we also chat wisdom and truth. Jordan brings a good word on trusting the slow transformation process. On surrendering our control. On letting God save our kids instead of thinking it’s up to us to “love our children to Jesus”.<br> If you love Jordan’s wit and insight (which I’m sure you will), then check out her newest book (click image for Amazon affiliate link):<br> <br> Connect with Jordan Watts:<br> <a href="http://www.feelfreetolaugh.com/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/feelfree2laugh" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://twitter.com/jordanbwatts" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanbwatts/"></a><br> Featured Sponsor: <a href="https://www.jellytelly.com/?utm_source=godcenteredmom.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blogger%20traffic">Jelly Telly</a><br> <br> JellyTelly is the only streaming video app designed specifically for kids where God is real and His Word is true. Co-developed with VeggieTales® creator Phil Vischer. Instantly stream hundreds of hours of safe, affirming videos and movies for kids about God, the Bible, and faith. Available on iOS, Android, and Kindle. Popular shows include: VeggieTales, Hillsong Kids, the Jesus Storybook Bible and MANY more!<br> Check them out at <a href="https://www.jellytelly.com/?utm_source=godcenteredmom.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blogger%20traffic">here</a>. Make sure you use the special discount code for GodCenteredMomPodcast listeners mentioned at the beginning of this week’s show.<br> What we chat about:<br> <br> * How Jordan’s Adele parody prompted my boys to plot an escape plan.<br> * How Jordan was drawn to a message of joy and freedom for women (& moms).<br> * Jordan’s journey to realize she is fully loved just as she was. . .not earning God’s love and in bondage.<br> * God gives us freedom to choose: live in freedom of Christ or try to grasp for control.<br> * The struggle to believe in the unconditional love of a Heavenly Father.<br> * The active choice to set aside earthly perceptions and surround yourself with truth.<br> * Trusting the slow process of transformation.<br> * Our control issues in motherhood.<br> * Letting go of the burden to “love our children to Jesus”.<br> * Modeling your faith for your kids and invite them along with whatever you do.<br> * Jordan’s infamous Chickfila poop story…DO NOT MISS THE LAST 10 MINUTES!
