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

Pregnancy loss. Anxiety. Depression. Parenting a child with autism. Sometimes faith doesn't make our circumstances easier—but it can completely change the way we walk through them. In this powerful episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever sits down with Janet Goodwin, a wife, mother, educator, Bible study leader, and author who is passionate about helping others find hope through faith. Janet shares her deeply personal testimony of losing her first baby, Armani, during pregnancy and the devastating anxiety, depression, panic, and fear that followed. She opens up about how God met her in one of the darkest seasons of her life—including a powerful moment when she prayed for a “fresh wind” from the Holy Spirit and experienced an unexpected reminder that God was near. But Janet's story didn't end there. After becoming pregnant with her rainbow baby, Zahli, Janet began a new chapter of faith as she navigated raising a daughter with autism. She shares how Zahli's joy, love, and unique perspective have taught her to see God differently—and how her family's journey inspired her to write a 30-day devotional for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Ashton and Janet also dive into the importance of Christian community, prayer, Scripture, parenting, and modeling an authentic relationship with Jesus for our children. Janet shares practical encouragement for parents who struggle to find time to pray, including how she created intentional rhythms for Bible reading and prayer during difficult seasons. If you're walking through a difficult season, parenting a child with special needs, struggling with anxiety or grief, or simply trying to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus, Janet's story is a beautiful reminder that God is present in the hard places, He works through His people, and He can use every part of our story for His purpose. You don't have to understand everything God is doing to trust who He is. Connect with Janet Goodwin: Find Janet and Spark Bible Study on Facebook and Clubhouse, and look for her devotional on Amazon by searching Janet Goodwin. Subscribe to Miracles in the Madness for more honest conversations about faith, motherhood, parenting, and finding God's presence in the middle of everyday chaos. If this episode encouraged you, leave a five-star rating and written review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share it with a friend who needs a reminder of God's faithfulness today. Visit ashtonkever.com for more faith-filled resources and encouragement.

In this powerful episode of Miracles in the Madness, host Ashton Kever welcomes Dr. Marcelline Girlie for an honest conversation about faith, infertility, grief, loss, and trusting God through life's most difficult seasons. Dr. Marcelline shares her journey of growing up with a strong faith, drifting away from God as a young adult, and finding her way back through life's challenges. From navigating infertility and the heartbreak of medical setbacks to experiencing the devastating loss of her husband, her story is a powerful reminder that God is still faithful—even when we don't understand what He's doing. Together, Ashton and Dr. Marcelline explore how God uses life's challenges to strengthen our faith, deepen our trust, and prepare us for the seasons we never expected. They also discuss the importance of raising children in faith, navigating grief, and learning how to support others who are hurting without rushing to offer answers. Whether you're walking through a season of grief, struggling to trust God's plan, or simply longing to grow closer to Him, this conversation will encourage you to keep leaning into your faith. You don't have to understand every part of your story to trust the One who is writing it. Connect with Dr. Marcelline Girlie: Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook at Dr. Marcelline Girlie MarcellineGirlie.com Subscribe to Miracles in the Madness for more Christian encouragement, biblical truth, and real-life stories to help you find the calm in the chaos of everyday life. If this episode encouraged you, please leave a five-star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share it with a friend who needs a reminder of God's faithfulness today. Visit ashtonkever.com for more faith-filled resources and encouragement.

What if you could be ambitious, successful, and deeply committed to your family without living overwhelmed, burned out, or controlled by perfectionism? In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever sits down with Mackenzie Shelton—entrepreneur, speaker, real estate team owner, host of the Roots and Roofs podcast, and author of The Serenity Solution—for an honest conversation about faith, overwhelm, perfectionism, burnout, purpose, and finding peace in the middle of a busy life. Mackenzie shares her powerful faith journey, from growing up with a strong Catholic faith to drifting away in her young adult years and eventually finding her way back to God through some of life's most difficult circumstances. She opens up about how a tumultuous relationship and challenging seasons ultimately strengthened her faith and taught her the importance of leaning on God when life doesn't go according to plan. We also talk about Mackenzie's unexpected career journey from property management into real estate and how she built a successful career while navigating the demands of family life. But success came with a cost: stress, overwhelm, and burnout forced her to take a closer look at how she was managing all the responsibilities on her plate. And that's where Mackenzie discovered an important distinction: organization isn't always the answer—systems are. Mackenzie's message is especially encouraging for women who are constantly trying to hold everything together. You can be a high-achieving woman and still create a life rooted in peace and purpose. You don't have to control every detail, do everything perfectly, or sacrifice what matters most to succeed. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the roles you carry—or you're struggling with perfectionism, control, burnout, or the pressure to have it all together—this conversation is for you. Listen in for practical encouragement and a powerful reminder that success doesn't have to come at the expense of peace. And if this episode encouraged you, subscribe to Miracles in the Madness, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs this reminder today. Find more faith-filled encouragement and resources at ashtonkever.com. Resources Prairie & Pine Real Estate Group: https://prairieandpinerealestategroup.com Mahogany Acres: https://mahoganyacres.com Connect with Mackenzie on Facebook and Instagram

Do you ever wonder if you're reading your Bible enough? Or feel like you should be following a Bible reading plan, reading through the Bible in a year, or spending more time in Scripture—but aren't sure why it matters so much? In this episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton Kever shares a simple but powerful realization that came while talking with her son about his birth and looking back through old family photos. Just as we look back at pictures and stories to remember where we've been, God's Word helps us remember who He is, what He has done, and how deeply He loves us. If you've been struggling to stay consistent with Bible reading, feeling guilty about your quiet time, or simply wondering why spending time in God's Word matters, this episode is your encouragement to take another look—not at how much you're reading, but at Who you're getting to know. Because the goal isn't simply to finish a Bible reading plan. The goal is to know God. Grab your Bible, take a breath, and join Ashton for this simple reminder that God's Word is an invitation to remember, trust, worship, and grow. You don't just read the Bible to know more about God. You read it so you can know God more deeply.

Motherhood can feel exhausting, discouraging, and overwhelming—especially on the days when you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working. But what if those hard seasons aren’t proof that you’re failing? What if God is using them to grow you? In this honest and vulnerable episode of Miracles in the Madness, Ashton shares from the middle of a difficult parenting night—when she felt discouraged, overwhelmed, and far from the patient, gentle mother she wanted to be. She opens her Bible to Galatians and finds a powerful reminder: “Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” — Galatians 6:9 Ashton reflects on the tension between grace and consequences, gentleness and discipline, perseverance and exhaustion, and what it looks like to keep pointing our children—and ourselves—back to Jesus when motherhood feels hard. You’ll be encouraged to remember: Your children’s behavior is not always a reflection of your parenting. You can offer loving consequences without withholding love. The fruit of the Spirit grows through real-life challenges. God is with you even when you can’t see the whole path ahead. The seeds you are planting in your children’s hearts matter, even when you can’t see the fruit yet. You don’t have to carry the burdens of motherhood alone. You can keep going because God is still working—even when you’re tired. If you’re an overwhelmed Christian mom who has ever ended a day wondering, “Am I doing this right?” or “How am I supposed to keep doing this?”, this episode is for you. Sometimes faithfulness looks less like having it all together and more like opening your Bible through the tears, asking God for help, hugging your kids goodnight, and choosing to sow good seeds one more day. Don’t give up. Keep sowing. Keep trusting. Keep your eyes on the throne. If this episode encouraged you, subscribe to Miracles in the Madness, leave a review, and share it with a Christian mom who needs the reminder that she isn’t alone. Find faith-filled resources and connect with Ashton at AshtonKever.com. Keywords: Christian motherhood, Christian parenting, overwhelmed mom, parenting encouragement, biblical parenting, motherhood struggles, Christian mom encouragement, parenting burnout, Galatians 6:9, don't give up, fruit of the Spirit, Christian encouragement, faith in motherhood, trusting God in hard seasons