Episode 331. Back-to-School Encouragement for Moms with Sharon Jaynes

In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca George sits down with Sharon Jaynes to discuss her latest book, ⁠Mama Moments with God⁠. Sharon, an accomplished author with 26 books under her belt, shares her insights and wisdom gathered over years of ministry and motherhood. The conversation offers valuable encouragement to moms navigating the joys and challenges of parenting.

Sharon Jaynes is an international speaker and the bestselling author of twenty-six books including Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe. Formerly the vice president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and cohost of their radio program, Sharon loves engaging with readers on her blog and weekly devotions at www.sharonjaynes.com.

Rebecca and Sharon chat about:

  • Sharon's extensive work and background, including her role at Proverbs 31 Ministries and her new book, Mama Moments with God.

  • Sharon talks about her motivation for writing a book specifically for moms, addressing the emotional and spiritual nourishment mothers need.

  • How the publishing landscape has drastically changed over her 29-year career, including the rise of social media and self-promotion.

  • Biblical stories illustrating Jesus’s compassion and care for mothers, highlighting His interactions with the widow at Nain and the Syrophoenician woman.

  • Practical advice for mothers feeling disappointed or inadequate, stressing that struggles and bad choices are part of growth.

  • How parents are not responsible for their children's decisions and the importance of allowing kids to learn from their struggles.

  • The necessity of mothers taking time for personal devotion and spiritual refreshment to gain perspective on their daily challenges.

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The Radical Radiance podcast is brought to you this month by Christian Standard Bible. Headed back to school? Treat your students to the most important book they’ll read all year! The Christian Standard Bible has options for every student—and parents too! Start the school year off right with a new Bible. With a Bible for every age and stage, they have you covered:

For ages 4-8, there's the Easy for Me Bible. For ages 6-12, the Explorer Bible for Kids. For ages 8-12, Defend Your Faith. For ages 12-17, the Essential Teen Study Bible. And for ages 13-22, the Student Study Bible.

And for parents and adults, they have many more!

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