Mother’s Day Special: The Women Who Shaped My Life

A special Mother’s Day bonus episode.This one wasn’t planned — it was born out of a moment with my mother‑in‑law, Carol, that stopped me in my tracks and reminded me how precious, fragile, and holy motherhood really is.In this episode, I honor the women who shaped my life:• Carol, the last mother we have• My mom, whose grit and love carried us through the 60s, 70s, and 80s• Grandma Rosella, the tough parsonage‑born matriarch• My daughters, raising the next generation with strength and tenderness• Melanie & Sara, mothers in our extended family• The mothers in our Nebraska community• And Kris, my wife — the heart of our homeAlong the way, we weave in the stories of Elizabeth, Sarah, and Mary, the mothers of Scripture whose faith still speaks today.If today brings joy, grief, gratitude, or a mix of all three… this episode is for you.Happy Mother’s Day.You are loved.You are seen.And you matter — every single day.