Relate Episodes: Restoring Joy in Motherhood with Winfree Brisley, The No Judgment Zone: Honest Motherhood with Becky Kopitzke, Anchored Motherhood with Tina Smith, The Fight for Relationships , Jesus: The Rest in our Busy , Identity: What You’re Not , Identity: Unveiled

Annie had what she thought was a good life: married with two beautiful girls, until one day “a bomb went off” in her soul. After her husband left, Annie struggled with trying to adjust to life as a single mom. Her biggest torments were juggling time (in attempts to do the tasks of two people) and financial issues. While part of her longed to feel valued and loved by another man, she learned that you can’t get your value from a person, you have to get it from within, knowing who you are in Christ. After surviving through the teen years, learning how to do things one step at a time, her daughter suggested how she had a lot to give in terms of helping other single moms get through. That conversation ignited her passion to mentor other single moms, to make sure they truly believe that they don’t have to do this alone. All of her wisdom comes from the God who gave her the gift of children, and her heart’s desire is to honor God with the gifts He gave her.

Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Resources:
Website: www.themamamentor.com
Podcast: The Unstoppable Solo Mom
Facebook: The Mama Mentor

Related Episodes: The Fight for Relationships , Jesus: The Rest in our Busy , Identity: What You’re Not , Identity: Unveiled

Does anyone else feel like it’s easy to get thrown around emotionally as a mom? One thing Tina Smith has personally learned in all of her experience with motherhood and mentoring is that God is always the anchor in our lives. What does a mom anchored in Christ look like?
– PRAYER for your children
– Read the Bible (Tina’s tip: leave your Bible on the table and read a couple of “snack” verses when you get a chance!)
– Find a mentor (Check out her podcast episodes The Importance of a Mentor and How to Spot a Mentor for more details on how to find one!)
– Be careful not to let our kids become our idols
– Remember that God is always faithful and loves your children more than even you do
Tina is passionate about helping mothers build a hedge of prayer around their children, building tools and confidence in the motherhood journey, and most importantly establishing a lasting and intimate relationship with the God who loves you and your children more than you can ever imagine.

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future
(And that applies to your children just as much as it does you)

Resources:
Website: https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/ (Check out the Zoom Room and Warrior Training!)
Facebook groups: Raising Kids on Your Knees and Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Instagram: @raisingkidsonyourknees
Podcasts: Raising Kids on Your Knees and Not All Heroes Wear Capes