True & Tried Podcast

Dear Mom: You’re Not Falling Behind, You’re Just Carrying Too Much

If you have ever felt like every parenting decision you make is up for debate, this episode is for you. Sleep training or not. Breastfeeding or formula. Crunchy or conventional. Screen time limits. Sugar. Schedules. Somehow every choice comes with an opinion attached and a jury ready to weigh in. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, a lot of us are quietly wondering if we are doing this whole mom thing wrong. In this episode Stephanie and Andrea get honest about the pressure that comes with motherhood, the noise of too many opinions, and what it actually feels like to stand in front of the mom jury and come up short. They talk about the weight of trying to know it all, be it all, and please everyone at once, and why that pressure was never meant to be yours to carry. The good news? Jesus has something to say about all of it. And it is not what the mom jury is telling you. You are not falling behind. You are just carrying too much. Let's talk about putting some of it down. If this episode resonated with you we would love for you to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. And share this with a mom who needs to hear it today. 🤍

The Amazon Box You Don't Remember Ordering: What Your Shopping Habits Are Really About

Have you ever opened an Amazon box and genuinely couldn't remember ordering what was inside? Same. Sometimes it's things we actually need. But sometimes if we're honest, we're not shopping because we need something. We're shopping because we feel something. In this episode we're having a real conversation about impulsive spending, discontentment, and what's actually going on underneath the habit. Because the cart is rarely the real issue. At the root is a deeper question most of us don't ask out loud: do we actually believe God is enough? Not just theologically. Practically. Personally. In the moment when boredom hits or a hard day doesn't let up. We talk through the emotional triggers behind spending, the spiritual root of discontentment, practical tools that have actually helped us, and what Scripture says about money, desire, and finding real satisfaction. If you've ever bought something you didn't need and couldn't fully explain why, this one is for you. Resources mentioned in this episode: Every Dollar App (budgeting made simple): https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar Versify App (Scripture memorization): https://versifyapp.com Steps to take this week:  -Start with your heart before anything practical.  -Invite God into this using Psalm 139:23-24.  -Build a budget as an act of stewardship, not punishment.  -Remove friction points like shopping apps from your phone.  -Replace the urge to shop with something intentional.  -Pray through the whole thing because freedom here comes through Jesus, not just better discipline. If this episode resonated with you, we'd love for you to subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next. And drop a comment or DM us and tell us - what's your honest Amazon confession? We want to hear it. 🛍️

What We Wish Someone Told Us in Our 20s — An Honest Conversation

If you could sit down with your 20-year-old self, what would you say? In this episode, Stephanie, Jennifer, and Andrea get honest about the things they wish someone had told them sooner — the financial moves they wish they'd made earlier, the health knowledge nobody handed them, the faith struggles they overcame, and the relationship wisdom that took years to learn. Whether you're in your 20s right now or you're looking back wishing someone had said these things to you — this conversation is for you. Because the things that matter most are rarely the things we're taught first.

It's 9:30am and You're Already Exhausted — What Jesus Says About That

Do you ever feel overstimulated before the day has barely begun? The noise. The notifications. The mental load. The pressure to be everything to everyone. It’s only 9:30am and you’re already exhausted. In this episode, we talk honestly about the overwhelm so many modern women carry and the subtle lies we believe: * “Peace will come after this season.” * “I’ll rest when things slow down.” * “If I were more organized or more spiritual, I wouldn’t feel this way.” But Scripture reminds us that peace isn’t found in better circumstances, it’s found in a Person. In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus says, “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” And in John 16:33, He reminds us that while trouble is guaranteed, peace in Him is too We explore why the enemy loves to keep us distracted and depleted, and how reorienting our lives around Jesus, not productivity, is where true rest begins. Peace is not something you earn when everything gets done. It’s something you receive when you come to Christ.

When You're the Only Christian in Your Family — Honor, Boundaries, and the Gospel at Home

In this episode, we respond to a listener question many believers wrestle with: What does it look like to honor your parents and family when they aren’t walking with Christ? We unpack what Scripture says about honor versus obedience, how to live as ambassadors for Christ within our families, and how to love well while still holding healthy boundaries. We also look to Jesus’ example of honoring, dignifying, and loving people before they believed, and how we can reflect that same grace at home. Key Topics: * What it truly means to “honor” your parents * Being the only believer in your family * Loving without compromising truth * Honoring others while setting boundaries * Learning someone’s “heart language” so the gospel is truly good news to them Resources Mentioned: John Mark Dyer - “Share the Gospel Better” (Free Course) Website: https://www.johnmarkdyer.com/ [https://www.johnmarkdyer.com/]Instagram: @johnmarkdyer Call In With Your Questions: 📞 Listener Line: 248-780-9241