So much of motherhood happens where no one else can see.

It’s the middle-of-the-night wake-ups, the endless loads of laundry, the whispered prayers, the carpool conversations, and the thousand small sacrifices that rarely receive recognition. In the moment, we may wonder whether any of it is making a difference.

But God sees it all—and none of it is wasted.

This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I’m talking with Shalene Roberts, author of When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees. Shalene shares how a vulnerable blog post written while navigating three children under five—and what may have been postpartum depression—became a message that resonated with hundreds of thousands of mothers.

Together, we talk about:
Finding our worth in God rather than visible accomplishments
Trusting that today’s small seeds can produce an eternal harvest
Recognizing the sacred within the gritty work of motherhood
Making room for prayer, Scripture, and rest in busy seasons
Seeing and nurturing each child’s unique God-given gifts
Holding our children with open hands as they grow

Whether you are caring for little ones, preparing to launch a child into adulthood, or pouring into the next generation through mentoring, I pray this conversation reminds you that God sees you. The love you offer in ordinary, unseen moments is shaping lives and leaving a legacy that may reach farther than you will ever know.

You are seen. You are loved. And the work God has called you to matters for eternity.

With love,
Rachael

CONNECT WITH SHALENE ROBERTS

Website: https://shaleneroberts.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalenerobertsblog
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaleneRobertsBlog
Book: Visit https://shaleneroberts.com/books to learn more about When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees.

CONNECT WITH RACHAEL ADAMS

Website: https://rachaelkadams.com
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Books: A Little Goes a Long Way and Everyday Prayers for Love

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So much of motherhood happens where no one else can see.
It&rsquo;s the middle-of-the-night wake-ups, the endless loads of laundry, the whispered prayers, the carpool conversations, and the thousand small sacrifices that rarely receive recognition. In the moment, we may wonder whether any of it is making a difference.
But God sees it all&mdash;and none of it is wasted.
This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I&rsquo;m talking with <a href="https://shaleneroberts.com/">Shalene Roberts</a>, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/45RrFKO">When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees</a>. Shalene shares how a vulnerable blog post written while navigating three children under five&mdash;and what may have been postpartum depression&mdash;became a message that resonated with hundreds of thousands of mothers.
Together, we talk about:
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<li>Finding our worth in God rather than visible accomplishments</li>
<li>Trusting that today&rsquo;s small seeds can produce an eternal harvest</li>
<li>Recognizing the sacred within the gritty work of motherhood</li>
<li>Making room for prayer, Scripture, and rest in busy seasons</li>
<li>Seeing and nurturing each child&rsquo;s unique God-given gifts</li>
<li>Holding our children with open hands as they grow</li>
</ul>
Whether you are caring for little ones, preparing to launch a child into adulthood, or pouring into the next generation through mentoring, I pray this conversation reminds you that God sees you. The love you offer in ordinary, unseen moments is shaping lives and leaving a legacy that may reach farther than you will ever know.
You are seen. You are loved. And the work God has called you to matters for eternity.
With love, Rachael
CONNECT WITH SHALENE ROBERTS
Website: <a href="https://shaleneroberts.com">https://shaleneroberts.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shalenerobertsblog">https://www.instagram.com/shalenerobertsblog</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShaleneRobertsBlog">https://www.facebook.com/ShaleneRobertsBlog</a> Book: Visit <a href="https://shaleneroberts.com/books">https://shaleneroberts.com/books</a> to learn more about When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees.
CONNECT WITH RACHAEL ADAMS
Website: <a href="https://rachaelkadams.com">https://rachaelkadams.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor">https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachaeladamsauthor">https://www.facebook.com/rachaeladamsauthor</a> Books: A Little Goes a Long Way and Everyday Prayers for Love
Listen to more episodes of The Love Offering Podcast: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offering">https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offering</a>
If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another mother who needs to remember that God sees her.

Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself—one faithful step at a time.

Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love—no matter how small—matter deeply to God.

You were created to live a life of impact.
You were made to be a love offering.

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Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself&mdash;one faithful step at a time.
Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love&mdash;no matter how small&mdash;matter deeply to God.
You were created to live a life of impact. You were made to be a love offering.
Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

The Love Offering

In this heartfelt conversation, Rachael welcomes Shalene Roberts, author of When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees, to discuss the sacred significance of motherhood’s unseen moments. Shalene shares how God met her during an overwhelming season with the story of Hagar and the comforting truth that He is El Roi—the God who sees. Together, they explore finding our worth beyond visible accomplishments, planting seeds that may bear fruit for generations, inviting Christ into the gritty work of everyday life, and holding our children with open hands as they grow. Whether you are raising children, launching them into adulthood, or mentoring the next generation, this episode will remind you that God sees every act of love—and none of your faithful work is wasted.

When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees with Shalene Roberts

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