The Long View of Faithful Motherhood: Teens, Toddlers & Trusting God | Abbie Halberstadt of M is for Mama (Episode 291)

There’s something deeply sacred about pouring your life into your children—even when it’s messy, exhausting, and far from picture-perfect. In this heartfelt conversation with Abbie Halberstadt, we talk about the high calling of motherhood and why it’s worth investing in, even when the fruit takes years to see. From cultural messages that dismiss the value of family life to the myth that good parenting guarantees easy outcomes, Abbie offers gentle wisdom, honest stories, and so much encouragement for moms in every season. If you’ve ever questioned whether the hard work is worth it, this one will remind you just how meaningful it really is.

Family trip to Hawaii and what travel looks like with kids of all ages
Why Abbie’s new book You Bet Your Stretch Marks speaks to weary moms
The cultural narrative that says motherhood is misery—and Abbie’s response
Toddler chaos, twin struggles, and the hope that came years later
Letting go of formulas and trusting God with the outcome
When parenting teens and adults doesn’t look like you imagined
Speaking truth with grace—why personal experience isn’t a prerequisite for offering wisdom
Balancing littles and bigs—Abbie’s top tips for rhythms that work
Thoughts on “me time,” rest, and what really recharges a mom
Personality-driven homemaking—permission to do what fits you

About Abbie

Abbie is a happy wife, homeschooling mama to ten rad kids, bestselling author, blogger, fitness instructor, and recent pickleball enthusiast. Abbie is the author of the bestselling M Is for Mama and has a passion for sharing scriptural wisdom combined with her own lessons learned through the challenges as a mama of ten. She is here to help shift perspectives on the hardships of motherhood and of life, in general, all while reminding women of their God-given beauty and purpose.

But most importantly, she’s a Bible-believing Christian who desires to know God and make Him known. She loves encouraging women to dig deep in the everyday trials of motherhood for the treasures of joy and growth that are there in abundance if we’re only willing to look. She, her husband Shaun, and their double handful of children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas.

Resources

Listen to Abbie’s previous appearances on Simple Farmhouse Life:

– Episode 247: Breaking Down Popular Narratives in Motherhood

– Episode 197: Be a Countercultural Mom: Finding Joy, Peace, and Purpose in All Seasons of Motherhood

– Episode 112: Getting it all Done, Setting Priorities, Rebelling Against Mediocre Motherhood

– Episode 80: Chatting potty training, baby sleep, overwhelm and seasons of life with Abbie

Check out Abbie’s books:

– Preorder You Bet Your Stretch Marks

– Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad

– M is for Mama

Grab Abbie’s free resources:

– A Seven-Time Mama’s Best Tips for Sleep-Training Babies

– The Penny Reward System eBook

– The Gentleness Challenge eBook

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