59 | Your Marriage Is Worth Your Time, SAHM

Do you feel guilty for prioritizing your kids over your marriage but don't know how to stop? Have your SAHM routines pushed your marriage to the bottom of your priority list without realizing it? Are you trying to keep your marriage alive, but aren't sure how with the constant demands of motherhood? If so, you’re in the right place.  Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting comparison and mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom. In this episode, I’m sharing why and how to take time to nurture your marriage in the season of motherhood so you can keep your marriage strong even when your kids are demanding all of your time.  Your marriage can’t thrive on autopilot — relationships weaken when they’re not intentionally nurtured. Just like muscles, connection atrophies when ignored, and the longer it’s neglected, the harder it becomes to rebuild. Your kids will be okay when you pause to prioritize your spouse. A stolen hug, a quick kiss, or a five‑minute conversation won’t harm them — but it will strengthen the foundation they depend on. You don’t need elaborate date nights to stay connected. Staying emotionally connected starts with simple habits: greet each other, check in, and make space for real conversation. Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links: 8 | 3 Ways to Prioritize Your Marriage Without Mom Guilt https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-3-ways-to-prioritize-your-marriage-without-mom-guilt/id1828707938?i=1000723711703 55 | 5 Ways to Restore Your Marriage as a SAHM With Little Kids https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/55-5-ways-to-restore-your-marriage-as-a-sahm-with-little-kids/id1828707938?i=1000749246688 Next Steps: New Time for Mom workshop coming up! Make sure you subscribe! Subscribe to the Time for Mom weekly devotion and newsletter: https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast Join the Time for Mom Substack Chat. https://bit.ly/timeformomchat