In this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, guests Ashley Durand, Kristen Rusch, and Dr. Jenny Coffey offer honest encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or spiritually dry. Through personal stories and practical insight, they talk about the pressure to be a “perfect mom,” the emotional weight of parenting young children, postpartum depression, marriage stress, and learning to trust God when motherhood feels harder than expected.

In this video, you’ll learn:
🔹 Why control in motherhood can become exhausting
🔹 How to respond when your child’s meltdown triggers your own emotions
🔹 Why your identity must be rooted in Christ, not your children’s behavior
🔹 How moms can recognize postpartum struggles and ask for help
🔹 Why rest, grace, and community are essential for a healthy motherhood journey

If you’ve ever felt like you’re mothering on empty, this conversation will remind you that God sees you, strengthens you, and offers grace for each day.