Feeling Drained? How Comparison Misdirects Our Energy as Parents

Do you ever scroll social media and suddenly feel like you’re failing as a parent? You’re not alone. In this honest and faith-filled episode of the Tired Parents Podcast, Dani Kinchen dives into the exhausting cycle of comparing ourselves to other parents.If you’ve ever thought “I should be doing more” or “Why can’t I keep up?”, this episode is for you. Through scriptures like Romans 8:6, Ecclesiastes 6:9, and Jeremiah 29:11, you’ll be reminded that God has a specific, intentional plan for your family—and it doesn’t require you to keep up with anyone else. Plus, don’t miss a special Easter reflection resource designed just for tired parents—linked in the show notes!You can read the article behind this episode here: https://tiredbutcalled.org/2026/04/03/feeling-drained-how-comparison-misdirects-our-energy-as-parents/FREE Easter Devotional for Parents: https://tiredbutcalled.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Easter-Devotional-Printout-2.pdfMonthly Tired Parents Newsletter Signup: https://tiredbutcalled.org/newsletter/YouTube/Insta: @tiredparentsministryWebsite: tiredbutcalled.orgChapters:00:00 Today's Topic on Comparison and Introduction01:25 Announcement for New Free Easter Christian Parenting Resources02:12 Energy Parents Use on Comparison02:59 God's Word on Discipline with Christ in Mind06:30 Practical Examples of Sticking to God's Plan in World of ComparisonAbout the Tired Parents PodcastHello! My name is Dani Kinchen. I’m a wife, mother of three, practicing attorney, and family ministry leader. Above all, I’m an adopted child of God. The purpose of the Tired Parents Ministry is to help parents find rest in God's Word. Each week, I’ll cover the data on a topic real parents are losing sleep over and explore how God offers us rest in that area.