How can you pursue change as a mom without being crushed by guilt or shame? 

Abbey Wedgeworth brings a needed message: We don't need more willpower.  We need the power of the Gospel. 

Sharing from her book, Help, I'm Ruining My Kids, Abbey talks about her own experience with poor postpartum mental health, the pull between shame and blame, and why our weakness is not the enemy we think it is. If you've ever felt like you're failing your kids, this conversation will point you to the real hope in Jesus. On today's episode, we're talking honestly about: 

4:06 The "pendulum from shame to blame" — and what the Gospel offers instead

9:03 "We hate our weakness and tolerate our sin" — the powerful flip we need

10:20 Equating competence with righteousness — and learning to choose kindness over capability

19:00 Abbey opens up about postpartum suicidal ideations and how the Gospel gave her courage to get help

23:08 Running for the joy set before us — how a fitness competition became a spiritual metaphor

29:33 What your kids actually need isn't a mom who stops yelling — it's a mom who hungers for righteousness

37:39 The "3 to 5 method" for getting into scripture even in your most exhausted seasons (you'll love this)

Learn more about Abbey Wedgeworth and her book, Help I'm Ruining My Kidshttps://www.abbeywedgeworth.com/  

Connect with Abbey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abbeywedgeworth/

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

How can you pursue change as a mom without being crushed by guilt or shame?&nbsp;
Abbey Wedgeworth brings a needed message: We don't need more willpower.&nbsp; We need the power of the Gospel.&nbsp;
Sharing from her book, Help, I'm Ruining My Kids, Abbey talks about&nbsp;her own experience with poor postpartum mental health, the pull between shame and blame, and why our weakness is not the enemy we think it is. If you've ever felt like you're failing your kids, this conversation will point you to the real hope in Jesus. On today's episode, we're talking honestly about:&nbsp;
4:06 The "pendulum from shame to blame" &mdash; and what the Gospel offers instead
9:03 "We hate our weakness and tolerate our sin" &mdash; the powerful flip we need
10:20 Equating competence with righteousness &mdash; and learning to choose kindness over capability
19:00 Abbey opens up about postpartum suicidal ideations and how the Gospel gave her courage to get help
23:08 Running for the joy set before us &mdash; how a fitness competition became a spiritual metaphor
29:33 What your kids actually need isn't a mom who stops yelling &mdash; it's a mom who hungers for righteousness
37:39 The "3 to 5 method" for getting into scripture even in your most exhausted seasons (you'll love this)
Learn more about Abbey Wedgeworth and her book, Help I'm Ruining My Kids <a href="https://www.abbeywedgeworth.com/">https://www.abbeywedgeworth.com/ &nbsp;</a>
Connect with Abbey on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abbeywedgeworth/">https://www.instagram.com/abbeywedgeworth/</a>
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
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A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!  Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  Let's do this together! 

A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!&nbsp; Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family.&nbsp; Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp; Let's do this together!&nbsp;

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a...

The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don&rsquo;t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Help, I'm Ruining My Kids - A Gospel Guide with Abbey Wedgeworth

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