Juggling Heavy Callings Well: Motherhood, Work and Loving the Vulnerable, Especially This Holiday [Guest: Executive Director Elli Oswald of Faith to Action]

Moms Grab Coffee - Christian Motherhood, Faith-based Parenting, Biblical Wisdom, and Intentional Living for Christian Moms Podcast

Today we start with a working mom tip: how to handle the heavy responsibility of being a mom against the heavy responsibility of other callings, like working. Ellie Oswald, mom of two boys and executive director of Faith to Action, shares her wisdom and what she does when she feels inadequate. You know, that ‘mom guilt’ feeling.
As we enter the holiday season, she also shares more about Faith to Action and how we, as moms, can make a significant impact to love vulnerable children and families in our communities.
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Episode Breakdown:
(1:45) Segment 1: Handling Multiple Responsibilities as a Christian Mom
Feelings of inadequacy and what to do with that “mom guilt” feeling
Remember who God is
(5:02) Segment 2: Faith to Action
The mission and the call
What is an orphan (your definition is too narrow)
Orphans don’t need orphanages
The state and perspective of family care in the United States
Christians are rising up to the call
(20:25) Segment 3: Shining a Light in Our Neighborhoods
Small things that make a big difference
Extending love and care to those in need
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Connect: Faith to Action - https://www.faithtoaction.org/
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Related Episodes:
Redefining Balance: This Working Mom’s Secret to Finding Joy in Work and Mothering - https://www.momsgrabcoffee.com/68
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