Miracles in the Madness | Encouragement for Overwhelmed Christian Moms, Biblical Parenting, & Peace

<p>Are you a tired mom trying to keep up with school schedules, activities, family responsibilities, and your faith — only to feel completely exhausted?</p><p>In this honest and vulnerable episode of <em>Miracles in the Madness</em>, Ashton Kever opens up about the real exhaustion many Christian moms experience in modern motherhood. From the pressure of parenting young children to the constant busyness of family life, this conversation explores why so many parents feel overwhelmed — and what God may actually be inviting us into instead.</p><p>After coming out of a peaceful holiday season filled with connection, rest, and family time, Ashton reflects on how quickly life returns to chaos — and asks an important question:</p><p><strong>Is exhaustion really inevitable… or have we accepted a rhythm God never intended for us?</strong></p><p>Together, we’ll talk about:</p><ul><li>Parenting burnout and emotional exhaustion </li><li>The pressures placed on modern families and children</li><li>Finding spiritual rest in the middle of busy motherhood</li><li>How mindset shapes our experience of exhaustion</li><li>Choosing faith, perseverance, and quiet in everyday life</li><li>Rediscovering God’s design for rest and family rhythm</li></ul><p>If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, spiritually drained, or like you’re barely keeping up with motherhood, this episode will remind you that you are not alone — and that God meets us even in our most exhausted moments.</p><p>🙏 Come be encouraged, prayed over, and reminded that His peace is still available in the middle of the madness.</p><p></p><p><strong>Help Support the Podcast</strong></p><p><em>Miracles in the Madness</em> has been nominated for <strong>Women Podcaster of the Year in the Lifestyle Category</strong>! If this podcast has encouraged you, your vote helps reach more women with faith-filled encouragement.</p><p>👉 Vote here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.womenpodcasters.com/ashton-kever">https://www.womenpodcasters.com/ashton-kever</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWSH24cvj/">Miracles in the Madness Community </a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ashtonkever.com/shop">ashtonkever.com/shop</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ashtonkever.com/recommendations">ashtonkever.com/recommendations</a></p><p></p>

<p>If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure what God is doing in your life… this episode is for you.</p><p>In this powerful workshop-style episode, I’m sharing a message straight from my heart (and my own story) about how to navigate the different seasons of life with God - even when they feel confusing, painful, or slow.</p><p>Originally recorded at a women’s retreat, this conversation goes beyond surface-level encouragement and dives into the real, raw work of trusting God in every season - whether you’re waiting, running, building, hurting, or being refined.</p><p>We’ll walk through <strong>5 biblical seasons of life</strong> and how they might be showing up in your world right now: </p><p>✨ Wilderness &amp; waiting </p><p>✨ Running from what God is asking </p><p>✨ Building &amp; stepping into your calling </p><p>✨ Refining &amp; seasons of deep pain </p><p>✨ Pruning &amp; letting go</p><p>I also share personal stories—from workplace struggles to seasons of obedience I didn’t want to walk through—and how God used every single one to grow me, stretch me, and bring healing.</p><p><strong>This episode will help you:</strong> </p><p>✔ Identify what season you’re in right now </p><p>✔ Understand what God might be doing beneath the surface </p><p>✔ Let go of control and trust His timing </p><p>✔ Take your next step in obedience (even when it’s hard) </p><p>✔ Start blooming right where God has you</p><p>There is grace for this season - even if it’s not the one you would choose.</p><p>🎧 Listen in and be encouraged: God is not behind. He is not distant. He is working - right here, right now.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.womenpodcasters.com/ashton-kever">Vote for Miracles in the Madness for the Women Podcaster's Lifestyle Podcast of the Year Award</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ashtonkever.com/shop">ashtonkever.com/shop</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ashtonkever.com/recommendations">ashtonkever.com/recommendations</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ashtonkever.com/shop/what-season-am-i-in-christian-reflection-worksheet-biblical-life-seasons-printable-faith-journal-spiritual-growth-guide">Bonus Worksheet: What Season Am I In? </a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ihWdityF/">Join the Facebook Community</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/592096/164825397834286685/share">Subscribe to My Email List</a></p>

<p>Have you ever felt completely alone… even when you’re surrounded by people?</p><p>Maybe you’re in the thick of motherhood, overwhelmed by responsibility, struggling in your faith, or wondering why connection feels so hard—even in a world that’s more “connected” than ever.</p><p>In this powerful workshop-style episode of <em>Miracles in the Madness</em>, I’m sharing a deeply personal part of my story—from postpartum isolation during COVID to navigating health struggles, career chaos, and a faith that felt distant—and how everything changed when I finally leaned into what God had been inviting me into all along: community.</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p><ul><li>Why God never designed you to do life alone (Genesis 2:18)</li><li>How loneliness is showing up today as anxiety, burnout, and disconnection</li><li>The role of Christian community in spiritual growth and healing</li><li>How your testimony becomes powerful when it’s shared</li><li>The 4 key people God places in your life: <em>witnesses, intercessors, truth-tellers, and inviters</em></li><li>Why “following” people online is NOT the same as true fellowship</li></ul><p>If you’ve ever thought: </p><p> “Why do I feel so alone in this season?” </p><p> “I want deeper friendships, but I don’t know where to start.” </p><p> “Is something missing in my faith?”</p><p>This episode is your invitation to step out of isolation and into the kind of life-giving, faith-filled community God created you for.</p><p>Because your story? It was never meant to be written alone.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ashtonkever.com/shop/the-wisdom-of-community">The Wisdom In Community Resource Page</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.highhillcamp.org/">High Hill Christian Camp</a></p><p></p>

<p>Have you ever felt like God suddenly closed a door you were sure He called you to walk through?</p><p>In this powerful and deeply honest episode of <em>Miracles in the Madness</em>, I’m joined again by Lori Hancock as she shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of ministry life.</p><p>We dive into what happens when obedience leads to unexpected hardship, when your community becomes a place of pain, and when God allows a season that feels confusing, unfair, and even devastating.</p><p>Lori vulnerably shares her family’s journey through:</p><ul><li>Ministry challenges and spiritual warfare</li><li>Feeling blindsided and betrayed</li><li>Walking away from a job without a safety net</li><li>Wrestling with fear, uncertainty, and unanswered questions</li><li>And ultimately… learning to trust God’s redirection</li></ul><p>This episode will remind you God is still working - even in the closed doors, the heartbreak, and the unexpected detours.</p><p>You’ll be encouraged to:</p><ul><li>Recognize spiritual attacks and stay grounded in truth</li><li>Trust God’s timing, even when it doesn’t make sense</li><li>Hold onto peace when your circumstances feel anything but peaceful</li></ul><p>Whether you're in ministry, building something God has called you to, or simply trying to follow Him in your everyday life - this conversation will meet you right in the middle of your “madness” and point you back to His faithfulness.</p><p><strong>Did you miss Lori's other episodes? </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/miracles-in-the-madness/2630966/">When You're Overwhelmed as a Christian Mom - Part 3</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/miracles-in-the-madness/2611458/">When God's Timing Doesn't Match Your Plans - Part 2</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/miracles-in-the-madness/2586168/">When Faith Feels Complicated - Part 1</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.highhillcamp.org/">High Hill Christian Camp</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://highhillchristiancamp.givingfuel.com/hhccgive">Give to High Hill Christian Camp</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AshtonKever.com">AshtonKever.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://AshtonKever.com/shop">AshtonKever.com/shop</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16cpqHmHL4/">Miracles in the Madness Community</a></p><p></p>

<p>If you’re a Christian mom who feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, and stretched too thin… this episode will feel like someone finally understands ❤️</p><p>In Part 3 of Lori Hancock’s powerful testimony, Lori shares what life really looks like after the crisis moments — raising kids, working in ministry, managing stress, and trying to keep your faith strong when you feel completely drained.</p><p>Together, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Parenting challenges that push you past your limits</li><li>Feeling overstimulated, touched-out, and constantly on edge</li><li>Marriage struggles in high-stress seasons</li><li>The reality of raising children while serving in ministry</li><li>How couples support each other when one partner is overwhelmed</li><li>Redefining “ministry” as everyday faithfulness at home</li><li>Finding grace when you don’t feel like the mom or wife you want to be</li></ul><p>Lori shares honestly about seasons of anger, exhaustion, and wanting to escape — feelings many Christian moms carry silently. Her story reminds us that God meets us not in perfection, but in honesty and surrender.</p><p>If you’re trying to raise a Christ-centered family while barely holding it together yourself, this conversation will bring comfort, perspective, and hope.</p><p>You are not alone. You are not failing. And your ordinary, unseen faithfulness matters deeply to God.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4bIP1WO">She's Gonna Blow - Julie Ann Barnhill</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4bmYxxl">Fair Play (Audiobook)</a></p>