EP. 67 | Amy Groeschel [Surviving the High Expectations of Motherhood—and Christmas!]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Until it isn’t. Throw in some impossibly high expectations, plus a hefty dash of comparison, and we’ve got ourselves a bunch of stressed-out women who never feel like enough. Today at The Messy Table, Amy Groeschel is shedding light on the ridiculous (but real) pressure we face to GET IT ALL RIGHT, especially when it comes to motherhood. It’s a weight that sits so comfortable on our shoulders, we don’t always realize its brutal impact. “I decided that day, relationships were what mattered—not tidy houses and not perfect children.”  Amy Groeschel Whether you have kiddos or not, Amy’s perspective on surviving the unrealistic expectations of motherhood (and Christmas!) might just give you the courage to toss the measuring stick and walk confidently in freedom. CONVERSATION NOTES + RESOURCES Parenting by Paul David Tripp | Loving Our Kids on Purpose by Danny Silk A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller | Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray Jesus is Life Bible Plan | Life.Church Sisters | Sonlight Homeschool Curriculum Life.Church | YouVersion Bible App | Bible App for Kids | Bible Storybook Leave us a review in Apple Podcasts. We’d truly appreciate it! CONNECT WITH AMY, JENN, AND THE MESSY TABLE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM The post EP. 67 | Amy Groeschel [Surviving the High Expectations of Motherhood—and Christmas!] appeared first on Jenn Jewell.