#120. How to Stay Faithful in God's Word This Summer + Why We Can be Confident the Work of Motherhood Isn't Vanity | Lessons from Ecclesiastes

🎉 WIN A TECH-READY FAMILY GIVEAWAY BUNDLE! 🎉We're excited to partner with Chris McKenna of Protect Young Eyes to give away:📚 A copy of Five Habits of the Tech-Ready Family: Raising Wise Kids in a Wild Digital World📖 The Entrusted with a Child's Heart book AND video series for couples (this is the blue book, not the notebook for moms)HOW TO ENTER:Leave a review for the Again or Dwelling Place podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Both for bonus points!Complete the simple giveaway form.BONUS ENTRIES:⭐ Share this episode on Facebook or Instagram and tag Entrusted Ministries⭐ Share why you enjoy Again or The Dwelling Place in a social media postENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!WHY WE'RE DOING THISEntrusted Ministries exists to help parents confidently pass their faith to the next generation. Every review, subscription, and share helps more moms discover biblical encouragement, practical parenting wisdom, and a deeper love for God's Word!Giveaway closes: Saturday, June 20, 2026Winner announced: Monday, June 22, 2026Summer is wonderful—but let's be honest, it can also wreak havoc on our routines.The school year ends, schedules change, vacations begin, kids are home more, and before we know it, our Bible reading habits can start slipping. That's one reason we created The Dwelling Place Podcast: to help busy moms stay rooted in God's Word every single day, even during the busiest seasons of life.In this special episode of Again: What Moms Do Over and Over Matters to God, we're sharing a sample episode from The Dwelling Place as we begin one of the Bible's most fascinating—and challenging—books: Ecclesiastes.If you've ever folded laundry, packed lunches, cleaned the kitchen, driven carpool, or cared for little ones and wondered, "Does any of this really matter?" you're not alone. Ecclesiastes wrestles with questions of purpose, meaning, and significance.King Solomon famously declares, "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity." Yet as we study this book through the lens of the gospel, we discover a powerful truth: what is done for Christ is never wasted.In this episode, Stephanie shares her honest struggle with Ecclesiastes, why Solomon's life can be both frustrating and instructive, and how the book ultimately points us to Jesus—the only foundation that gives lasting meaning to our lives.Most importantly, we hope this episode encourages you to join us all summer long on The Dwelling Place Podcast as we read through God's Word together, one chapter at a time.In This EpisodeWhy summer can be a difficult season for Bible readingAn introduction to the book of EcclesiastesWhy Solomon repeatedly calls life "vanity"What Ecclesiastes teaches Christian momsThe difference between worldly success and eternal significanceSolomon's failures and God's graceWhy everyday faithfulness matters to GodHow Jesus gives purpose to ordinary motherhoodA simple way to stay consistent in Scripture this summerKey ScripturesEcclesiastes 1:2Ecclesiastes 12:13–141 Kings 11:9–101 Corinthians 3:11–13Matthew 25:40For Moms This SummerWe know your routines may look different over the next few months. That's okay.Our prayer is not that you would achieve a perfect quiet-time streak. It's that you would remain connected to Jesus through His Word.Whether you're on vacation, driving kids to activities, folding laundry, or taking a walk, let us help you stay faithful in Scripture.The Dwelling Place Podcast was created to help busy moms hear God's Word daily, understand it, and keep building their homes on the foundation of Jesus Christ.Because what moms do over and over matters to God.Ready to Read the Bible With Us?Subscribe to The Dwelling Place Podcast and join us for daily Bible reading, biblical encouragement, and prayer as we walk through Scripture together this summer.Learn more at Entrusted Ministries and discover resources designed to help moms build their homes on God's Word.Resources Entrusted With a Child's HeartThe Dwelling Place PodcastCommentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary, Spurgeon's Treasury of David