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Seasoned Mamas: God's Grace For Every Season of Motherhood

Michelle Diercks, Deb Burma, Faith Doerr, Lindsay Hausch

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Seasoned Mamas is a place for all mamas in need of encouragement and the reminder of God’s grace for this moment. Here, you’ll find yourself at the table with four moms who are in different seasons of motherhood, but all lean on their faith and the wisdom from one another. Sit yourself down with your favorite drink, and join us for real talk, meaningful stories, and a sprinkle of humor as you feel seen, understood, and known. You don’t have to mom alone!
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This is a read of my latest article- The Soul in the Machine: A Spiritual Reflection on Articficial Intelligence. https://bobhutchins.substack.com/p/the-soul-in-the-machine-a-spiritual The following reflection is taken from my latest Substack piece, The Soul in the Machine, A spiritual reflection on AI. Lately, I’ve been sitting with some deeper qu…
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Online conversations have become a battleground—cheering certain words, booing others. Ideas and nuance are lost to labels that divide and dehumanize. When did we start trading dialogue for definitions? In "The War of Words: Why Our Labels are Destroying Our Humanity," I explore how we've replaced genuine communication with tribal jargon and reacti…
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Christopher Summerfield, Oxford Neuroscientist & Former DeepMind Researcher Episode Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Summerfield, an Oxford neuroscientist and former DeepMind researcher who has spent his career studying how human brains work and how AI models can replicate cognitive processes. His new book, These Strange New Mi…
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In this episode, I sit down with Shideh Doerr, a natural connector and networking ambassador with over 25 years in healthcare. Shideh’s journey took a turn when she co-founded JabberYak, a company designed to make networking more organic and meaningful. We explore her Persian-American roots, her transition from healthcare to entrepreneurship, and h…
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Guest Spotlight: David Whitesock, founder of Commonly Well and creator of the Recovery Capital Index, discusses his mission to bring data-driven insights to addiction recovery and mental health. From Struggle to Innovation: David shares his personal journey from addiction and incarceration to law school, leading him to develop a measurable approach…
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Show Overview: In this 33rd and final episode, each Seasoned Mama shares her current season of motherhood, key takeaways, and cherished Bible verses. Individual Reflections: Faith Doerr (Season: Young children/toddlers, expecting third child) - Takeaway: "Take a breath" and show grace to yourself - Action Step: Focus on the end goal of each parenti…
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In his third appearance on The Human Voice, media theorist and science fiction author Paul Levinson shares a fascinating conversation about the timeless relevance of media ecology, technology’s role in human progress, and the myths surrounding information overload. Paul reflects on his seminal 1996 article On Behalf of Humanity and its argument tha…
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In this episode of Seasoned Mamas, the hosts celebrate the release of Michelle's new book "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" (releasing January 7, 2025). Drawing from Chapter 7 of her book, Michelle leads a discussion about Jesus as our fount of living water, weaving biblical truth with contemporary motherhood challenges. The conv…
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In this special Advent episode, the Seasoned Mamas discuss waiting, hope, and motherhood through the lens of Mary's journey. Michelle, who is preparing to release her new book "Promised Hope" (coming January 7th), leads the discussion about how Mary's story of waiting and trust can encourage mothers in their seasons of waiting. Scripture Highlights…
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The Seasoned Mamas continue their series on what they have been learning through the books they have written. The Mamas begin discussing Michelle Diercks's book, Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness. Michelle's book examines different names of God, and in this episode, the Mamas discuss what it means in their lives that the Lord is th…
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In this episode of Seasoned Mamas, Deb, Lindsay, Michelle, and Faith continue their miniseries on what God is teaching them, exploring Lindsay's new book, 'The Secret of Being Content,' a study through Philippians. They delve into how motherhood forms faith and contentment in Christ through everyday messy experiences. Lindsay shares a personal stor…
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LISTEN ON THE PODCAST Interview with Michelle Dierck's Peace in His Presence Podcast- Unveiling Peace: A Conversation with Lindsay Hausch about Contentment through God's Word Do you ever get stuck in a rut and focus on the hard things in life more than God's blessings? And do you ever get in a hard place where your children feel like more of a burd…
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As we continue in our Teach Me What You’re Learning series, the Seasoned Mamas hear from Lindsay Hausch as she shares her journey writing her new book: The Secret of Being Content, which is a journey through the book of Philippians. Lindsay begins by sharing how God inspired her to write the book in the midst of her struggle to go off of her SSRI m…
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In the ongoing series Teach Me What Your Learning, we get to hear one more time from Deb as we dig into her soon-to-be-released devotional journal, Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace. In this heartwarming episode of Seasoned Mamas, hosts Faith, Deb, Michelle, and Lindsay come together to explore the intrinsic value God sees…
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In the ongoing series Teach Me What Your Learning we get to hear more from Deb as we dig into her soon to be released book Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace. In this episode Deb shares about her struggle with shaping her children's faith as they grew, and her doubt if she was doing enough. Have you ever felt uncertain abou…
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Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory. Ephesians 3:20 NIV As we continue in our series, Teach Me What You're Learning, fellow seasoned mama Deb Burma introduces her new devotional journal, "Immeasurably More," with 100 devotions and journals promp…
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Join the Seasoned Mamas as they continue to dive into the toxicity around the self-help culture. This episode, they take a look at phrases and beliefs their children have faced. How can we as mothers, with the help of the Holy Spirit, lead them towards Jesus. Especially, in a world where society will try to lead them to themselves or other things/p…
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Join Faith, Deb, Lindsay, and Michelle as they discuss Faith’s new book God’s Encouraging Word: True Comforts For When Worldly Advice Fails The Seasoned Mamas discuss how worldly advice has left them feeling hollow and empty during tough moments of motherhood. They discuss how we can navigate this advice and how we can, with the help of the Holy Sp…
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Join the Seasoned Mamas as they discuss the themes and key points in Faith's new book: God's Encouraging Word, True Comforts for When Worldly Advice Fails. We take a look into what sparked the idea for this book, along with how self-help phrases have left all of us not feeling comforted. Listen to Faith on the Peace in His Presence Podcast If you w…
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Some of my thoughts from an article I wrote for my Substack Newsletter about how we are all interconnected more than we know through this thing called the internet, technology, and AI. And we are mimicking what Obi-Wan was sensing. “I felt a great disturbance in the Force as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silen…
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In this heartfelt episode, Michelle delves into the profound emotional journey of navigating motherhood's later stages, particularly that transition period as children grow into adults and venture into college and beyond. With both of her sons currently in college and her oldest recently graduating, Michelle explores the multifaceted emotions that …
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In this series, Lindsay, Deb, Faith, and Michelle are each taking a turn to share something they're learning in their current season of motherhood. Join Faith as she shares her mini-episode. God tells us in Genesis 2 that being alone is not good. He created a helper for Adam and He does the same for us through our seasons of motherhood. God calls u…
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It's time for another Seasoned Mamas mini-episode! In this series, Lindsay, Deb, Faith, and Michelle are each taking a turn to share something they're learning in their current season of motherhood, and what their kids are teaching them too. This time, Deb takes you on a JOURNEY-of-sorts, reminding you to savor moments, make memories, and enjoy the…
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In this mini-episode, Lindsay describes her chaotic circumstances, and also her Martha-like tendencies, as she gives a snapshot of her season of motherhood and what God is teaching her. Lindsay zooms in on the story of Mary and Martha and reminds herself and other moms of the gentle reminder from Jesus that only “one thing is needed.” She gives pra…
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This episode we launch a new series centered on the things our kids say, and how they challenge us, encourage, and most of all teach us, in each season of motherhood. Listen to Lindsay sharing about a dream her daughter have that shaped her family's approach to grace. Michelle shares about how the seeds that God sewed in conversation with her son w…
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This is a reading of my Substack Article- The Lost Art of Questioning: Can AI Bring It Back? https://bobhutchins.substack.com/p/the-lost-art-of-questioning-can-ai AI's evolving abilities highlight the humanness woven through good questions. (Prompts) As AI gets smarter, might it even start teaching us back by teaching us to ask those open-ended, th…
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Join Faith and the other Seasoned Mamas as we talk about sharing Jesus and the Gospel with others. So often, we think it’s this set formula or it needs to be perfect, yet through our imperfections God is working. Listen as Deb, Michelle, and Lindsay share their own personal experience and insights of sharing Jesus with others. Join the Seasoned Mam…
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In this episode, Seasoned Mamas explore faith journeys amidst life’s fiery trials. Inspired by the song, “Even If,” Deb talks about facing trials and trusting God, even if He doesn’t choose to spare us from a trial or move the proverbial mountain in front of us. Drawing from the biblical historical account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the …
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In this episode of Seasoned Mama's join Michelle, Lindsay, Faith, and Deb, as they delve into the theme of resting on the Rock of Ages. The discussion revolves around the challenges of facing unfixable problems in motherhood and finding solace in God's unfailing love and strength. Through personal anecdotes, the mamas share their experiences of lea…
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Kendra Jones is a Futurist. With a rich history in high-tech strategic operations at Apple, and a strong academic foundation from MIT and the University of Houston, Kendra blends practicality with visionary thinking. Her endeavors span from hosting a futures-centric radio show to leading the Remote Futures Research Lab. Through her consultancy, LAK…
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Alex Kantrowitz is a veteran journalist who's interviewed some of the world’s top CEOs, including Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, and Jack Dorsey. His company, Big Technology, serves more than 100,000 newsletter subscribers and tens of thousands of podcast listeners, delivering accessible news about the tech industry in weekly inst…
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Do you ever feel regret about your past? Shame? Condemnation? Sometimes the most powerful words we can hear are: YOU ARE A GOOD MOM. You are a good wife, daughter, sister, and child of God. “You are holy, you are righteous, you are one of the redeemed…." This is the first episode of our Song Series, where each seasoned mama picks a favorite song an…
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Mama, are you going into the holiday season not with a pep in your step, but with an ache in your heart? How can we navigate this holiday season when we are experiencing grief over a loved one, loss of a job, or another pain point? Join Faith as she reminds us that our grief is valid. Jesus sees you and holds you. While we may be in a season of gri…
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Welcome to this special Seasoned Mamas Podcast episode, where we navigate the busy season of Advent. In the midst of our many preparations and traditions, it’s easy to feel more stressed than blessed. As Christians and as moms, we strive to focus on the true meaning of Christmas – for ourselves and for our families – but in our pursuit of the “perf…
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Hey there, Mamas. Have you ever felt unseen? Unnoticed? Wondered if anyone is truly listening? If you've pondered these questions, you are not alone. Welcome to another heart-to-heart episode of Messy Mama Prayers, where we dive into life's ups and downs with faith, laughter, and a little mess. In this episode, we will talk to you about how we can …
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Messy Mama, do you struggle to pray in your day-to-day routine? Do you find yourself at the end of the day realizing you never stopped to speak with God? Do you wake up thinking you’ll start praying more, only to find yourself two weeks later, no closer to praying than you were before you said you’d turn over a new leaf? In this episode, Faith walk…
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Moms, are you tired? Burned out? Stressed out? We can relate. Moms are masters of multi-tasking while also appearing we have it all together. But sometimes, we need a moment to sit down in our souls and spend time with Jesus. To identify the areas we feel confused or stuck. We need to ask God questions about where we are and look to the Holy Spirit…
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Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc is President of Southern New Hampshire University, the nation's largest nonprofit provider of online higher education. Under his leadership since 2003, SNHU has grown from 2,800 to over 220,000 learners. He has served as Senior Policy Advisor at the Department of Education and currently serves on the National Advisory Committee …
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In this heartfelt conversation, Deb introduces a new Seasoned Mamas Podcast series about messy mamas' prayer. She emphasizes the importance of teaching and modeling prayer in every season of motherhood while leaning on God’s grace as we do. You’ll receive relief and reassurance that God hears your prayers, regardless of their form. You’ll be remind…
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Jon Ricketts is a man of many talents, with a back ground that includes medical devices, aviation, and tech start-ups. He has a knack for innovation and a passion for making life better, one venture at a time. We talk about the Ai start-up world, how e-commerce is changing, and how to build a go-to-market team that is creative, unique, and effectiv…
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In this episode, the mamas discuss the journey of letting go of their fears and entrusting them to God. Whether you're a mom in the midst of diaper changes or navigating an empty nest, their relatable stories and experiences will resonate with you. They explore the struggles of giving up the role of Super Mom, embracing imperfection over Pinterest …
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Lindsay shares her story about her daughter’s struggle with Juvenile Dermatomyositis and the way that God taught her how to find joy in their limitations, as well as to see the way God was encouraging and equipping her in motherhood. Due to Elyse’s JDM diagnosis, she has to avoid overexposure to the sun, which can prove challenging living in Califo…
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In this episode, join your favorite Messy Mamas: Deb, Michelle, Faith, and Lindsey, as they discuss grief and the fears they hold in the midst of motherhood. We can feel grief during anniversaries to mundane tasks like cutting strawberries. One messy mama needed to be reminded, by her three-year-old, that we can hold our sadness, our grief, and our…
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In this episode, Seasoned Mamas discuss failures and frustrations they’ve faced…and navigated, by the Grace of God, who meets us in every messy moment. Only God knew that a seemingly-routine grocery trip with toddlers would turn into a learning curve for one messy mama, who received a reminder of the best kind (from her toddler, no less!) when she …
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CJ is a writer and media producer. He leads a messaging & production studio called Reculture and an award-winning kids media project called Ringbeller. He’s had the privilege of traveling the world speaking to creative professionals at venues like Creative Mornings, TEDx, and STORY. He’s also the author of the book- Get Weird, Discover the Surprisi…
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Welcome to the Seasoned Mamas Podcast, where we remind you of God's grace for every season of Motherhood. Our hosts include Michelle Diercks, Deb Burma, Faith Doer, and Lindsay Hausch. We are authors, speakers, and moms with a wide range of experiences. (If you click on our names, you can visit our websites to learn more about us.) As mothers, we o…
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Paul Levinson returns just in time to discuss the release of Robots through the Ages, published by Blackstone Publishing, it includes stories from some of the best writers of science fiction, both old and new. This anthology, with an introduction by Robert Silverberg, offers a sweeping survey of robots as depicted throughout literature. Paul's stor…
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What if we have been focusing on the wrong things to define what’s ‘human’ and ‘normal’? What if a shift in the definition of healthy human behavior and how time is best spent can be realized through our technology? This in no way minimizes or re-frames my concerns that I still have about AI or screen time in general. But several things can be true…
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Karen Kelly has been a Founder, CEO and CMO in industries spanning advertising, healthcare, and technology. She is the former founder of one of Boston’s most profitable media studios and speaks regularly at marketing and entrepreneur conferences nationwide. Most recently, Karen was the President of Tapple, a mobile-first technology platform used to…
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