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Made to Magnify with Morgan Krueger | Christian Motherhood, Letting Go of Control, and Choosing Jesus Over Self

Do you ever feel like your happiness depends on everything going your way? As moms, we are constantly managing schedules, meeting needs, and carrying the responsibilities of home and family. Without even realizing it, our peace can become tied to our expectations, our plans, and our desire for things to unfold the way we hoped. When that happens, our focus subtly shifts. Instead of magnifying Jesus, we begin magnifying our own needs, our frustrations, and our circumstances. In this episode of the Raising Rock Podcast, we are joined by author Morgan Krueger to discuss her new book, Made to Magnify: Choosing to Live for Jesus When Everything Tells You to Live for Yourself. Together, we talk about the daily battle between living for our own comfort and happiness and living for the glory of God. Morgan shares biblical encouragement for Christian moms who want to trust God more deeply, surrender control, and find lasting peace by fixing their eyes on Christ. If you have ever felt overwhelmed when life does not go according to plan, this conversation will remind you that true joy is not found in getting everything you want. It is found in making much of Jesus. You were not made to magnify yourself. You were made to magnify Him. How to connect with Morgan: Learn more about Morgan [https://www.instagram.com/morganwkrueger/] How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠ [https://raisingrockco.com/]. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/raisingrockco/?hl=en] and ⁠Pinterest⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/raisingrockco/]. ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/raisingrockco/?hl=en] On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Faith After Infant Loss: Lauren Cummings Johnson on Grief, Obedience, and Hope

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of infant loss and grief. In this deeply moving conversation, Elise sits down with Lauren Cummings Johnson of Choose Joy Nursing to hear her powerful testimony of faith in the midst of unimaginable loss. Lauren shares the story of her daughter, Lily Ann, who was diagnosed with a rare illness and passed away as an infant. She opens up about what it looked like to walk in obedience when God asked her to surrender the child she loved so deeply, how she and her husband navigated grief, and the ways the Lord has sustained them through heartbreak. Lauren also shares what it has been like to carry grief while preparing to welcome her son—holding both sorrow and hope at the same time. In this episode, we discuss: * Infant loss and grieving as a Christian mother * Trusting God when His plan is painful * Walking in obedience during suffering * Pregnancy after loss * Finding hope in Christ * Choosing joy and extending grace in every season If you are walking through infant loss, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, or deep grief of any kind, we pray this conversation reminds you that God is near to the brokenhearted and faithful in every season. How to connect with Lauren: Learn more about Lauren [https://www.instagram.com/laurencummingsjohnson/]. Learn more about Choose Joy Nursing [https://www.instagram.com/choosejoynursing/]. Listen to the song [https://youtu.be/qyUPz6_TciY] that Lauren discusses on the show. How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠ [https://raisingrockco.com/]. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/raisingrockco/?hl=en] and ⁠Pinterest⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/raisingrockco/]. On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

It’s Not If… It’s When: Talking to Your Kids About Porn with Greta Eskridge

Note for parents: This episode is intended for adults and is not appropriate to listen to with children in the room. This is one of those conversations you might wish you didn’t have to have… but you absolutely do. We’re joined by Greta Eskridge, author of It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, to talk about a reality every parent is facing: it’s not if our kids will be exposed… it’s when. And it’s no longer just something “out there.” It’s showing up through apps, through friends, and through completely unexpected places. Gone are the days of thinking we can simply protect our kids by limiting access. So what do we do? In this conversation, we talk about when to start, what to actually say without fear or shame, and how to prepare our kids instead of only trying to protect them. We also walk through the subtle ways exposure is happening today and how we can raise kids who respond with truth and discernment. How to connect with Greta: Learn more about Greta on her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/greta.eskridge/] ⁠⁠ [https://raisingrockco.com/]How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠ [https://raisingrockco.com/]. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/raisingrockco/?hl=en] and ⁠Pinterest⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/raisingrockco/]. ⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/raisingrockco/?hl=en] ⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/raisingrockco/] On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

What Are You Really Saying About Your Kids?

This week, we’re having a real conversation about something that can quietly shape our parenting more than we realize… pride. Not the obvious kind, but the subtle kind. The kind that shows up in our thoughts, in our reactions, and even in the way we talk about our kids. Because if we’re honest, a lot of our parenting isn’t just about our children. It’s about us. What people think. How it reflects on us. What it says about us. And without even realizing it, that can start to shape the words we speak over them. We might downplay their strengths. Highlight their struggles. Try to get ahead of judgment before it ever comes. But our kids are listening. And over time, those words don’t just pass by… they take root. And if there’s even a chance that our kids become what they hear us say about them, it’s worth asking—what are we actually speaking? ⁠⁠ [https://raisingrockco.com/]How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠ [https://raisingrockco.com/]. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/raisingrockco/?hl=en] and ⁠Pinterest⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/raisingrockco/]. ⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/raisingrockco/?hl=en] ⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/raisingrockco/] On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Breaking the Wine Mom Myth

We’re told it’s harmless. That it’s deserved. That motherhood is so hard, you need something to take the edge off. But what if that message is shaping more than we realize? In this conversation with Ericka Andersen, we talk about what it looks like to see alcohol differently. Not just sobriety, but a shift in perspective that changes everything. Because there are things we don’t always talk about. The moments you miss when you’re just a little buzzed. The subtle cues from your husband. The small, meaningful things your kids say and do. Even the quiet ways the Lord is speaking that are easy to overlook when your mind isn’t fully clear. And over time, something that started as a way to relax can quietly become something you feel like you need, shaping patterns in your mind and body. This episode isn’t about shame. It’s about awareness. It’s about asking honest questions. What would it look like to be fully present in motherhood, with clarity instead of coping? You may never think about alcohol the same way again. Listen to “Breaking the Wine Mom Myth” now. How to connect with Ericka Andersen: Learn more about Ericka on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ericka_andersen/] How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠ [https://raisingrockco.com/]. Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/raisingrockco/?hl=en] and ⁠Pinterest⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/raisingrockco/]. On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more. As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer). Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.