It turns out that motherhood is not about apple pie. Listen to the reality of motherhood lived out in Linda and Sarah's lives. They are a mother and daughter who have walked through rebellion, illness and parenting, sometimes together and sometimes apart. Theirs is a story of redemption, with some great lessons learnt along the way, not least that if we clamp our joy to our children's emotions and outcomes, then we are in for a rough ride!People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.Sarah Walton - is a stay-at-home mom and has authored and co-authored several books, including Hope When It Hurts. She enjoys writing and speaking about how the gospel speaks into all areas of life and offers hope in the midst of suffering.Linda Green - served for 24 years as Women’s Ministry Director at The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in the suburbs of Chicago. She is married to Ron and mother to three children, and now lives in Colorado.Resources:He gives more graceExplore the Christmas Build-Up here:christmasbuildup.faithinkids.orgSound Effect by Krzysztof Szymanski from PixabaySupport the show

Released on 17 Jan 2024