196: God’s Heart for Mothers with Leslie Means
Leslie Means is a wife, mom of 3, columnist, former journalist, founder of , and also an author who recently launched an incredible book entitled , which contains nearly 100 stories and essays on all aspects of motherhood from a list of...
April 21, 2023
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April 21, 2023
196: God’s Heart for Mothers with Leslie Means
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<p class="p1">Leslie Means is a wife,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> mom of 3, columnist, former journalist, founder of <a href="https://herviewfromhome.com/">Her View from Home</a>, and also an author who recently launched an incredible book entitled <a href="https://www.amazon.com/God-Made-Mother-Beautiful-Unforgettable-Just/dp/1496464680/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JRIP3GGR9BPU&keywords=So+God+Made+a+Mother&qid=1682102719&sprefix=so+god+made+a+mother%2Caps%2C377&sr=8-1"> So God Made a Mother</a>, which contains nearly 100 stories and essays on all aspects of motherhood from a list of contributing writers. We hope you come away from today's episode feeling encouraged by God's heart for mothers.</p> <h3>WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT ON THIS EPISODE:</h3> <p class="p2">~Leslie’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/God-Made-Mother-Beautiful-Unforgettable-Just/dp/1496464680/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JRIP3GGR9BPU&keywords=So+God+Made+a+Mother&qid=1682102719&sprefix=so+god+made+a+mother%2Caps%2C377&sr=8-1"> So God Made a Mother</a>, what led to its release, and what readers can expect</p> <p>~The concept of God whispers, and how Leslie has experienced God’s leading through them</p> <p class="p1">~Some of the topics covered through the stories of this book</p> <p class="p1">~The importance of community for moms</p> <p class="p1">~Our divisive culture and the need we have for a book like this one and the kind of encouraging community it will foster</p> <p class="p1">~The global sense of community worldwide that all mothers can have through the threads of similarity in each mom’s experiences</p> <p class="p1">~God’s tender heart for moms</p> <p class="p1">~Leslie’s own motherhood journey thus far and where she sees herself on the pages of this book</p> <p class="p1">~Learning and growing as a mother</p> <p class="p1">~The importance of asking for help as moms and understanding that we need each other</p> <p class="p1">~How Her View from Home came about; the blessing of small beginnings and watching God move</p> <p class="p1">~How our busy, independent culture is harming moms an depriving them of the help, support, and community they need</p> <p class="p1">~Searching for community wherever we are</p> <p class="p1">~The lies of imposter syndrome, and the importance of sharing our stories</p> <p class="p1">~Remembering that there is a time and a season for everything and that God’s plan and timing is best</p> <p class="p1">~Honoring right priorities in the midst of work and ministry; the importance of boundaries</p> <p class="p1">~And more!</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">For full shownotes, head to <a class="linkified" href="http://www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast" target="_blank">www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast</a></p> <br /><br />Get full access to Beyond the Boxes at <a href="https://rebekahhargraves.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">rebekahhargraves.substack.com/subscribe</a>