By Words: Honest Faith Talks to Encourage Everyday Christian Women
By Words: Honest Faith Talks to Encourage Everyday Christian Women
Hannah Hughes - Faith Encouragement for Christian Women
189. I Don't Always Love Motherhood... Does That Make Me a Bad Mom? (And Other Christian Mom Confessions)
39 minutes Posted Sep 18, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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Have you ever thought to yourself, “I don’t love this right now…” in the middle of motherhood chaos? If so, you’re not alone.

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain with some honest Christian mom confessions. Because the truth is: we don’t always love every second of motherhood. And that doesn’t make us bad moms. It makes us human.

We’ll talk about the tension between guilt and grace, why social media’s “enjoy every moment” message can feel crushing, and how God invites us to see our weakness as a place for His strength to shine.

Together, we’ll anchor in Scripture and reframe the lie that not loving every moment equals failure. Instead, we’ll remember that faithfulness matters more than feelings.

So grab your coffee and breathe deep, mama. This is a safe space to be honest, to release shame, and to hear encouragement that God delights in you right here in the messy middle.


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