Ep. 176 || I Wouldn’t Do It That Way

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Nov 11

It’s natural to prefer spending time with moms who share similar parenting values, lifestyle choices, and special interests with us. On the other hand, most of us can instantly think of a mom we avoid, because she makes us uncomfortable with her views in a gray-area of motherhood. These feelings beg the question, “How should we love and interact with those who do motherhood differently than us, especially when those differences breed difficulties?” In this episode, Emily and Laura apply the gospel to these challenging relationships, remembering that the cross levels all of us. Because of the extravagant grace shown to us, we can now love others who are different, even when it’s hard.

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Disordered Loves: The concept Laura quoted on the show about "disordered loves" was from St. Augustine. It's more of a theory that rings throughout his writings so we're unable to find a great quote capturing the idea. But Tim Keller sums up the Augustinian concept well through this quote: “Disordered love leads always to misery and breakdown. The only way to ‘reorder’ our loves is to love God supremely.”

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R|M Apply Questions:

It can be easy to identify other moms who are hard to love, but we can all be hard to love in various ways. Take some time to reflect on your own heart and actions. Are you overbearing or too sensitive? How might you be difficult for other moms to love?
What are some areas of motherhood that you tend to view through the lens of right and wrong? In areas where you think you’re doing it “right” are you prideful? In areas where you think you’re doing it “wrong” do you feel discouraged? How can the gospel help you move toward humility and hope?
What’s something you tend to judge other moms for? Or who is a particular mom you tend to judge? What would it look like for you to point other moms to Christ instead?
How might your identity be tied up in other people’s opinions of you as a mom? Where are you looking to other moms for validation? How can finding your identity in Christ give you freedom?
How could you reach out to and intentionally love a difficult mom in your life? What’s a practical step you could take this week?

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