209. Hope For When Motherhood is Really Hard (with Katie Faris)

<p><span>Katie Faris is the author of the book </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/God-Still-Good-Unexpected-Motherhood/dp/1433582384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CLJ045HMQRGT&keywords=katie+faris+god+is+still&qid=1683327974&s=books&sprefix=katie+faris+god+is+still%2Cstripbooks%2C142&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow"><em>God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood</em></a><span>, and she joins the podcast today to share some insight that so many of us need to be reminded of at times!</span></p><p><span>Katie has such a moving, inspirational story to share, elaborating upon a difficult journey that she had to travel with her family and how she held on to God’s grace during it. She gives some really great advice and offers empathetic advice to women who might be going through something similar or are struggling with the thought of Mother’s Day being so near.</span></p><p><span>Her book is definitely a must-have for anyone who needs the reminder that motherhood is full of joy but can also be full of hardships and sorrow. It isn’t any less beautiful for that, and it’s okay to take time to grieve but to also understand that it’s all part of God’s plan.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><p><span>[01:01] - Today’s guest is Katie Faris!</span></p><p><span>[01:40] - Katie shares a little bit of background about her family.</span></p><p><span>[05:02] - Three of Katie’s children were diagnosed with </span><span>Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.</span></p><p><span>[08:00] - Katie and her husband asked God for guidance.</span></p><p><span>[13:14] - How has Katie held on to the belief that God is good?</span></p><p><span>[16:25] - Learn why Katie started a go-to list of Bible verses.</span></p><p><span>[18:28] - Katie gives due credit to her husband Scott.</span></p><p><span>[21:49] - Katie offers comfort to women feeling hopeless.</span></p><p><span>[25:07] - Katie’s book can help women in various situations.</span></p><p><span>[26:08] - What would Katie say to women who have a diff