Marriage After God - Biblical advice, practical tips, and inspiring stories to strengthen your relationship and deepen your spiritual connection Motherhood, Identity, & the Gospel w/ Vicki Courtney
Jul 24, 2025
Vicki Courtney, a bestselling author and speaker with over 25 years in ministry, joins the conversation to discuss her new book, *Motherhood Is Not Your Highest Calling*. She highlights the importance of embracing a Christ-centered identity amidst societal expectations and mom guilt. Vicki emphasizes prioritizing marriage while navigating parenting, sharing insights on maintaining faith during chaotic times. The discussion also covers how mothers can cultivate personal fulfillment and resilience through prayer and a strong relationship with God.
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Open Parenting Conversations
- Vicki Courtney shared how she and her husband navigated parenting with open conversations about tough topics like faith struggles and social media pressures.
- They fostered a safe home environment where nothing was off limits, allowing kids to feel free to ask questions and discuss doubts.
Flexible Parenting Approach
- Be flexible about timing sensitive parenting decisions like smartphones; trial periods and reassessments are helpful.
- Accept that you won’t get everything right and create margin to adjust as needed.
Modern Knowledge Breeds Insecurity
- The overload of knowledge today makes us feel inadequate, unlike Eden's original simplicity.
- Social media and endless opinions intensify mom guilt instead of providing clarity or peace.
