Today, we’re getting freedom for all of us with a full schedule, who feel pressured to do All The Things and who are chasing shiny things. This podcast is for you if you feel pulled by lesser things but want to be focused on the lasting things or if your current pace makes you feel like you’re running into the ground. When devastation has wrecked your life or if you’re telling yourself to just think happier thoughts, this interview is just for you.

In this interview, Amanda shares with us:

  • About why we feel pulled by lesser things even when we want to spend our time on the lasting things
  • The value of a journal for “Things that Feel Too Hard”
  • What to do if you’ve ever told yourself, “I should be able to handle this.”
  • And she gives us two challenges along the way.

Win a copy of Shiny Things! Here’s how: 

  1. If you’ve ever written a review of the Grace In Real Life podcast on iTunes — first of all — thank you! And secondly, for today, take a screenshot of your written review. 
  2. Then email it to me at info@jillemccormick.com by 9 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 3.
  3. I will randomly pick a winner and then email him or her.

Key Quotes

  • “I am not going to bow down to this idol I think my kids need.” – Amanda Bacon
  • “God is so faithful. Nothing can stop God’s plan for our kids.”  – Amanda Bacon
  • “We don’t have to be doing all the thing we think we need to be doing.”  – Amanda Bacon
  • “When He leads you there, listen to Him and do the thing.”  – Amanda Bacon

About Amanda Bacon

Amanda Bacon lives in North Carolina with her husband, Jeremy, and their eight children.  She’s on staff at Proverbs 31 Ministries on Lysa TerKeurst’s team and loves encouraging women with biblical truth and authenticity. 

When she isn’t driving carpool or feeding people, you can find her reading, watching British television, or wandering outdoors. 

Amanda is the co-host of All the Mom Things podcast, the host of the At Night podcast, and the co-author of Shiny Things: Mothering on Purpose in a World of Distractions.

Mentioned in the Podcast

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Christian Counseling Resources

To find these counseling resources, I checked in with a group of online writer friends who are Christians, some of whom are also counselors. 

Now, I have not used these organizations nor do I have personal experience with them. However, I read about these organizations through their websites and believe they may be a fit for you. 

My recommendation — however — cannot replace your own personal research or prayer life with Jesus about this.

Here’s how to connect with Amanda Bacon

 

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