Hard Things: A Podcast for Christian Wives and Mothers

S2:E1 His Call, My Yes: Starting Our Homeschooling Journey

In this heartfelt season opener, Jamie shares the tender, Spirit-led journey that led her to begin homeschooling her children. This wasn’t just an educational pivot—it was a divine commission rooted in Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go.” Jamie opens up about how the Lord stirred her heart and how obedience, even when uncertain, became the doorway to purpose. This episode is especially for the woman who senses God calling her to something unfamiliar—like bringing her children home to be discipled intentionally. Maybe you’ve wondered, “I’m not a teacher. Am I even qualified?” Jamie reminds us that you don’t need a degree in education to teach your children the ways of the Lord. You need an obedient heart. God is faithful to equip us fully for what He’s called us to do. Let this episode encourage you to respond to that holy nudge. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unprepared, know that 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." Scripture References (NLT) 1 John 5:19 Titus 2:4-5 Matthew 7:13-14 2 Timothy 3: 15-17 Proverbs 22:6 Deuteronomy 6:5-9

S1:E10 It Starts and Ends with Relationship

In this final episode of season one, Jamie highlights three main points to remember as you move in your posture of mother and wife. Scripture References: James 4:7-10 NLT Matthew 6:33 NLT  Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NLT 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 NLT Galations 5:22-23 NLT

S1:E9 To Help and To Hold

As wives, we are to help our husbands. It is important for us to be in continuous, intimate relationship with Christ so that we know when and how to help and when to hold. Scripture References Genesis 2:15-24 NLT Proverbs 31:12 AMP Ecclesiastes 3:7 AMP Ephesians 4:29-32 NLT Titus 2:3-5 AMP Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 AMP

S1:E8 We made vows to him...they are passing through.

In the busyness of raising children, we can sometimes neglect our spouses. In this episode, we will be reminded of the importance of putting our husbands above our children, for the children are passing through but our husbands are with us for a lifetime.Scripture References 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Ephesians 4:2-6 Ephesians 5:21-33 Matthew 7: 13-14

S1:E7 Hang in there...It's a Process.

When hard times come, we sometimes feel like God is mad with us or we did something wrong. However, it's important to note that our character is developed in the hard times. Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) states:3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.  So, let's not run from our valley seasons. Instead, let's thank God for the opportunity to trust Him more, knowing that we will be stronger, more resilient, and more fit for His work on the other side. Hang in there...it's a process. Scripture References John 10:10 Romans 10:17 Galatians 5:1 James 1:2-4 Psalms 139:13-18 Galatians 6:9