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

<p>Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, <strong>"Who am I now?"</strong></p><p>Motherhood changes us in beautiful ways—but somewhere between raising children, caring for everyone else, and trying to follow Jesus faithfully, many women begin to lose sight of who God created them to be.</p><p>In this encouraging conversation, I sit down with chiropractor, entrepreneur, homeschool mom, and founder of Healthy Made Easy, <strong>Dr. Heather Curtis</strong>, to talk about what it really means to follow Christ without erasing yourself.</p><p>Heather shares her powerful testimony of finding Jesus after reaching a point of hopelessness, how God faithfully carried her through seasons of business ownership, homeschooling, and motherhood, and the life-changing difference between <strong>dying to self</strong> and <strong>losing yourself</strong>.</p><p>Together we discuss:</p><ul><li>What Scripture actually means when it tells us to "die to self"</li><li>Why so many Christian moms lose their identity in motherhood</li><li>How to care for yourself without guilt</li><li>Teaching your children to know Jesus through everyday life</li><li>Finding your identity by first knowing who God is</li><li>Practical ways to build faith into your home</li><li>Why faithfulness is found in small, ordinary moments</li></ul><p>If you've been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of who you are anymore, this conversation is a reminder that God never intended for you to disappear in motherhood. He created you to faithfully steward your heart, your home, and your relationship with Him.</p><p><strong>You don't have to choose between serving your family and becoming the woman God created you to be.</strong></p><p><strong>Scripture Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Matthew 6:33</li><li>Matthew 6:25–34</li></ul><p><strong>Miracles in the Madness</strong> is the Christian podcast for overwhelmed moms who want to grow closer to Jesus, parent with biblical wisdom, and find hope in the middle of everyday life. Every week you'll hear honest conversations, powerful testimonies, and practical encouragement to help you build a Christ-centered home—one faithful step at a time.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drheatherchiro.com/">Connect with Dr. Heather Curtis</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/gGtXGlonP6E">You're More Qualified Than You Think: An Open Letter to Every Stay-At-Home Mom</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.healthymadeeasy.com/">Healthy Made Easy Webpage</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/drh.healthymadeeasy/">Healthy Made Easy Facebook Page</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@drh.healthymadeeasy">Healthy Made Easy Youtube</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D8FcJbeWX/">Miracles in the Madness Community</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="https://ashtonkever.com/shop">ashtonkever.com/shop</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ashtonkever.com/recommendations">ashtonkever.com/recommendations</a></p><p></p><p></p>

<p>Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you struggle to respond to your children with patience?</p><p>As Christian moms, we want to be a safe place for our children—a place where they feel seen, heard, and loved. But when we're exhausted, overstimulated, and carrying the weight of work, family, responsibilities, and everyday stress, it's easy to react instead of respond.</p><p>In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton explores the biblical word <em>Selah</em> found throughout the Psalms and how this simple invitation to pause, reflect, and rest can transform our parenting, faith, and emotional health.</p><p>Through personal stories and practical encouragement, you'll learn why intentional moments of peace matter, how emotional regulation impacts your relationship with your children, and simple ways to create space for God's presence in the middle of a busy day.</p><p>If you've been feeling stretched thin, overstimulated, or struggling to find peace in motherhood, this episode will remind you that sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, breathe, and rest in God's presence.</p><p>Scripture Referenced: Psalm 62</p><p>Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another mom who needs encouragement today.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></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="https://ashtonkever.com/recommendations">ashtonkever.com/recommendations</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17oJpqyQjg/">Miracles in the Madness Community</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4eot7th">Women's Study Bible - CSB</a></p>

<p>Have you ever felt like God called you to something... and then the waiting became harder than you ever imagined?</p><p>In this powerful Season 4 premiere of <em>Miracles in the Madness</em>, Ashton sits down with author, speaker, podcaster, and adoption advocate Marcy Bursac to talk about faith, obedience, Christian motherhood, foster care, adoption, and trusting God when life doesn't go according to plan.</p><p>Marcy shares her incredible testimony—from writing letters to God as a teenager, to discovering a passion for adoption, to navigating an emotional 18-month journey to adopt her two children through foster care. During one of her darkest moments, exhausted and overwhelmed by uncertainty, she felt God speak four words that changed everything:</p><p><em>"This isn't about you."</em></p><p>Together, Ashton and Marcy discuss what it means to trust God when you can't see the outcome, how faith sustains us in long seasons of waiting, the importance of Christian community, and why obedience often begins with simply taking the next step.</p><p>Whether you're a Christian mom navigating uncertainty, waiting on God for answers, considering foster care or adoption, or simply longing to grow deeper in your faith, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting the God who sees the bigger picture.</p><p><strong>Resources: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForgottenAdoptionOption.org">ForgottenAdoptionOption.org</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fostercareadoptionreadingprogram.org/teen-edition"><em>Ready or Not?</em> Graphic Novel</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forgottenadoptionoption.org/books#talk-about-adoption"><em>It's Okay to Talk about Adoption</em></a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forgottenadoptionoption.org/books#forever-family"><em>Are You a Forever Family?</em></a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forgottenadoptionoption.org/books#forgotten-adoption-option"><em>The Forgotten Adoption Option</em></a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forgottenadoptionoption.org/books#what-to-know"><em>What to Know When You Adopt Through Foster Care</em></a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pod.link/1542072701"><em>The Forgotten Adoption Option </em>Podcast</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-look-at-the-global-orphan-crisis/id1542072701?i=1000623796147">Episode with Gary Schneider</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="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DW8MHvUuh/">Miracles in the Madness Community - Facebook</a></p>

<p>Have you ever looked back on a difficult season and suddenly realized… God was there the whole time?</p><p>In this season finale episode of <em>Miracles in the Madness</em>, Ashton Kever speaks directly to the woman walking through change, uncertainty, or transition - the mom, the believer, or the weary heart wondering what God is doing next.</p><p>As life shifts between seasons - children growing up, new responsibilities, unexpected endings, or fresh beginnings - it’s easy to feel anxious about what lies ahead. But Scripture reminds us that God often reveals His faithfulness in reflection.</p><p>Through the story of the Road to Emmaus in <strong>Luke 24</strong>, this episode explores why we sometimes don’t recognize God’s presence while we’re living through the very miracles we later celebrate.</p><p>If you’ve been asking:</p><ul><li><em>Where is God in this season?</em></li><li><em>Why does change feel so hard?</em></li><li><em>Am I missing what God is doing in my life?</em></li></ul><p>This conversation will encourage your heart.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why transitions can feel spiritually unsettling</li><li>How reflection helps reveal God’s fingerprints on your story</li><li>The hidden ways God walks with us during difficult seasons</li><li>Why blessings aren’t always recognizable in the moment</li><li>How to trust God when the future feels uncertain</li></ul><p>Whether you’re entering a new chapter, closing an old one, or simply feeling stuck in between, this episode will remind you: <strong>You were never walking alone.</strong></p><p>Listen now and be encouraged to see your story through the lens of God’s faithfulness.</p>

<p>Have you ever wished you could just stop worrying but life keeps giving you situations you can’t control?</p><p>In this honest and deeply personal episode of <em>Miracles in the Madness</em>, Ashton Kever walks through <strong>Psalm 25</strong> - a powerful prayer of dependence, surrender, and trust written by David during a season of distress.</p><p>If you’re a Christian mom or woman feeling overwhelmed, anxious, overstimulated, or spiritually tired, this episode is a gentle reminder that God never asked you to carry life alone.</p><p>Through personal testimony, motherhood reflections, and a verse-by-verse devotional, Ashton explores what it looks like to release control and fully rely on God even when outcomes feel uncertain.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll discover:</p><ul><li>What Psalm 25 teaches about trusting God in uncertainty</li><li>How to surrender control when anxiety takes over</li><li>Encouragement for overwhelmed Christian moms</li><li>Why waiting on the Lord is never wasted time</li><li>How prayer brings peace when circumstances don’t change immediately</li><li>A biblical perspective on fear, surrender, and dependence on God</li></ul><p>Whether you’re navigating parenting stress, health fears, changing seasons of life, or emotional exhaustion, this Bible study will help you refocus your heart and remember:</p><p>👉 God guides those who trust Him.</p><p>👉 You don’t have to understand the path to walk faithfully.</p><p>👉 Peace comes from dependence not control.</p><p>Press play for a calming, scripture-centered conversation designed to help you breathe, surrender, and reconnect with God.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</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="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HsAkfegdo/">Miracles in the Madness Facebook Community</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4dbYrcR">CSB Women's Study Bible</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://subscribepage.io/Op1fXm">Join the Miracles in the Madness Community</a></p>