221~ When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees with Shalene Roberts

Motherhood is often filled with moments that no one applauds. The dishes get washed. The tears get wiped away. The prayers are whispered long after everyone else is asleep. And somewhere along the way, many moms begin to wonder, Does any of this really matter? In this heartfelt conversation, Courtney sits down with author Shalene Roberts to talk about the unseen work of motherhood and the God who sees every sacrifice, every prayer, and every ordinary moment. Drawing from her new book, When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees, Shalene shares the story behind the viral blog post that encouraged hundreds of thousands of moms, the season that nearly broke her, and how God gently reminded her that motherhood has eternal significance. Together, they discuss how to find Christ in the chaos, release comparison, embrace rest, and trust God's plans for our children—even when we can't yet see the outcome. In This Episode You'll Hear: Why so many moms struggle to feel seen and valued The powerful story of Hagar and the God who sees How motherhood shapes eternity more than we realize Practical ways to practice abiding, prayer, and true soul rest How to overcome comparison with gratitude Encouragement for moms walking through uncertainty with their children Why surrendering your plans often leads to God's very best Scripture Mentioned Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart..." Connect with Shalene 📖 When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees https://amzn.to/4do5a4Y 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shalenerobertsblog Connect with Courtney: Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8 Website: www.courtneydoyleministries.com Join the MOM 101 Facebook Group: Click here