Messy Motherhood

61: Navigating the Holidays as a Christian Family | An Honest Conversation About Our Approach to Halloween and Christmas

Messy Motherhood

Show Notes

Navigating the holidays as a Christian family can be full of tension and sometimes we don't know what to do or how to handle it. If this resonates with you, then you're going to love this episode because we're talking about it ALL!

I'm not here to tell you how to do it or act like we have it all figured out because we don't. Instead, I want you to consider this episode as a voice memo from your long distance best friend as we try to talk through the hard stuff and figure out how to move forward.

You won't find any shame or guilt inducing conversation here, but rather you'll leave here feeling encouraged and seen in the struggle of how to figure out the holidays as a family.

We're going to figure this out together so grab your pumpkin scone and a cup of coffee. Meet me on the couch because it's time to get messy!

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