Does your motherhood journey look different than you planned? Maybe you have struggled to get pregnant. Perhaps like me, you walked through a loss during your pregnancy. Or maybe you have had difficulties after your baby was born. Becoming a mother is not always the way we hope it would be which is why I started this special mom series around Mother's Day to help you know you are not alone. This week on the podcast, Carol McLeod will share about her five pregnancy losses and how God still gave her strength to keep trying and how to find joy in the middle of our heartbreak. She also wrote a book called Rooms of a Mother's Heart: A Sacred Call and an Eternal Purpose and we are going to dive deeper into the truth she shares about motherhood. I know you are going to learn so much from Carol. Lastly, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Carol's book: *Rooms of a Mother's Heart. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/3q5jlv3/rooms-of-a-mothers-heart-giveaway Book Recommendations: *A Time for Remembering by Ruth Bell Graham *Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot Carol McLeod is a best-selling author, popular speaker, and noted podcaster who teaches women to cultivate joy in all seasons of life with the life-changing Word of God. "I'm just a girl who is head over heels in love with Jesus ... who is passionately addicted to His Word ... and who finds all the joy I need in time spent in His presence."  Her popular "The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod" is ranked in the top 10% of all podcasts globally, and her YouVersion devotionals have been downloaded over 4 million times. Her book, Meanwhile: Meeting God in the Wait, a Bible study on the life of Joseph, has become the cornerstone of a flourishing prison ministry with strategic partnerships in multiple states. Learn more about Carol McLeod at carolmcleodministries.com. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!  

Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? Maybe you have prayed the same prayer for years and you feel overlooked like "God, why are you not answering this prayer?" I am so excited to have Karen Glasgow on the podcast this week. She is going to share her infertility journey, but more importantly, she is going to share her amazing adoption story of her two sons. I think you are going to love this episode because it offers so much hope. And she is going to talk about a time she felt forgotten by the Lord, but then how the Lord showed up in the most beautiful way. I cannot wait for you to hear her wisdom. She also shares a heartfelt message to birth moms in the podcast that I know will encourage someone who has to make the hard choice to give up their baby for adoption. Her words are filled with gratitude and love reminding the birth mom just how important and special she is. Important Links: 8 Important Truths God Taught Me During My Infertility Journey: Karen shares some truths she needed to learn during the journey to add children to her family. They are beautifully written, and I know will offer hope to anyone walking through infertility. I encourage you to share them other others walking this hard road. SPECIAL MOM STORIES: I love to highlight Special Mom Stories around Mother's Day. For some of us, our mothering journey has had challenges- either getting pregnant, keeping the pregnancy, or struggles after, so I love to give voice to these difficult times. These episodes are filled with honesty and vulnerability as well as practical advice and tips of how we can come alongside and help another mom walking down the same hard road. Check out the following episodes on the Depth Podcasts: Episode 31 (Infertility) Episode 32 (Adoption) Episode 33 (Foster to Adopt) Episode 34 (Step-mom & Special Aunt Role) Episode 81 (Infertility- special episode with Holley Gerth) Episode 82 (loss of a child, foster to adopt) Episode 83 (Mothering a Child with Down-Syndrome) Episode 84 (Motherhood Miracle) Episode 130 (Infertility & Miscarriage) Episode 131 (Infant Loss & Step-mom) Episode 132 (Mothering a Child with Autism and Foster to Adopt) Episode 133 (International Adoption) Episode 134 (Mothering a Child with a Disability). Episode 175 (Infertility & Miscarriage) Episode 176 (Mothering a Child with a rare genetic disorder) Episode 233 (Mother & Son reunite after she gave him up for adoption) Hope these episodes will encourage you that you are not alone on your mothering journey! Bio: Karen Glasgow is a mentor mom at a local church where she encourages young moms along their parenting journey. She knows all babies are a gift from the Lord and is thankful for God's hand in the adoption of her two sons. She has been married to Ernie for 42 years and cannot wait to one day be a grandma.    

Do you have adult children? Maybe like me, you have a college student. My youngest son graduated high school last year and went away to college, so I am officially an empty nester. Maybe you have a child who just graduated college and is now adulting. This happened for me too. I am excited to share with you this amazing book I read, *Doing Life With Your Adult Children by Jim Burns. The subtitle is Keep your mouth shut and the welcome mat out. This book is a must read if you have adult children! I have found it to be so helpful. One of things I love is that he talks about how our role as parents has changed. He says, "The role you play in your children's lives must diminish in order for them to transition from adolescence to responsible adulthood." On the podcast this week, I will be sharing four strategies to help you embrace your new job description, and I know these will help you as you parent your adult children! Important Links: *How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich (marriage book) Link to Depth Podcast Episode 140: my conversation with Milan and Kay about their book, *How We Love Our Kids (parenting book). Learn the love styles and growth steps for each one. *The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans by Josh Ship (parenting teens book that I refer to in the episode. Link to Depth Podcast Episode 159 where I highlight Josh Ship's teenage book. I ask the question: What if you were the one? What if you were "the Rodney" in your teenager's life? Click the link above to hear more-- it is an amazing story. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or any of the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!    

Would you classify yourself as a morning person? Some of you would say, "Yes, I love to get up in the mornings." For others, you are a night person who loves your nights. What if night owls could love their mornings too? I am so excited to have Jennifer Dukes Lee back on the Depth Podcast for a fourth time to talk about her new book, *How to Love Your Morning. The subtitle reads Faith-Filled Habits To Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time. Jennifer is going to re-define morning person as well as talk about how to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. I cannot wait for you to hear my favorite chapter on the word, overwhelm, and how to flip the script on what it means. I know you are going to learn so much truth from Jennifer! Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Jennifer's book: *How to Love Your Morning. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/19wjydm/how-to-love-your-morning-book-giveaway Important Links: It is fun to have Jennifer back on the Podcast! If you missed my first conversation with Jennifer about her book, *It's All Under Control, please check out Episode 3 on the Depth podcast.  I love what she shares about surrendering the outcome, not the effort. Her second time on the podcast we talked about her book, *Growing Slow. You can check out our conversation on the Depth Podcast Episode 80. I cannot wait for you to hear about the four seasons: Spring Planting, Summer Growth, Autumn Harvest and Winter Rest She was on again for a third time to talk about her journal: *Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. What I love about this book is that Jennifer asks some great questions throughout this book that we can take time to reflect on and become more self-aware. I cannot wait for you to hear our answers to some of the questions; check out Depth Podcast Episode 173. Bio Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of several bestselling books and Bible studies, including *How to Love Your Morning, *Growing Slow, and*It's All Under Control. A former news reporter for big-city newspapers, Jennifer still loves to chase a great story. Her favorite one of all: the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today, she's a self-proclaimed "morning evangelist," helping people everywhere discover that mornings really can be worth waking up for. She speaks at conferences and churches around North America, sharing messages of hope, spiritual renewal, and what happens when you finally stop hitting snooze on your soul. Jennifer and her husband, Scott, live on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where they've spent their lives raising crops, pigs, two beautiful daughters, and an enduring faith. She loves queso, Netflix binges, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. (Apologies to anyone within earshot.) Most of all, she loves Jesus. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Have you ever thought, I don't know what to say" to someone who is walking through grief? I think a lot of us want to enter into someone else's pain, but we are afraid of saying the wrong thing. Maybe you can relate. I am excited to introduce you to Cheri Fletcher. She made a wonderful product called Beyond, "I Don't Know What To Say." You definitely want to check out these grief communication cards. I love what she says, "These communication cards turn 'I don't know what to say' into a conversation that heals." This product is amazing! Today, Cheri shares her story about the loss of her daughter, Annie as well as she is going to share with us about grief. I love what she shares on her cards, "Grief is complicated, but communication doesn't need to be." I know you are going to learn so much from Cheri. Important Links: Cheri Fletcher and I met from my conversation with Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert and their book, *Strong and Secure. Check out Depth Podcast Episode 247. Lynn shares a quote from Cheri and tagged her in the reel I made. Click this link to see the Instagram reel. Love how God connects His people! Book Recommendations: *A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser *Hope is the First Dose by Dr. Lee Warren Direct Link for the Grief Communication Cards Thank you to Cheri for sharing a 10% off discount to my listeners. Please use the code: Welcome10 Bio: Cheri Fletcher is a writer, speaker, and grief communicator whose work for over two decades has centered on the truth that our roles may change, but our purpose is eternal. After the loss of her daughter, Annie, her work deepened to give language to the lived experience of grief—especially child loss and its impact on identity and faith. She also created grief communication cards and is building a quieter, more intentional space for women navigating life after loss. Cheri lives in Tennessee with her husband Todd, their lab Libby, and the joy of watching her two sons build lives with the daughters-in-law she prayed for long before she knew their names. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!  

Have you heard of the Katrina Rose? Well if you haven't, you are in for a treat because on the podcast this week, I talk with Mary Rooney Armand about her new book, *Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ. She is going to share about the Katrina Rose and I love the lessons that she learned that we can apply to our lives. We are also going to talk about butterflies-- Mary's website is called butterfly living, so she has lots of truth to share about both butterflies and roses. This episode is so full of truth and I know it is going to encourage your heart. We talk about comparison, friendships, walking through storms of life, and also practical ways to pivot our thoughts. I cannot wait for you to listen. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Mary's book: *Uniquely Made. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/1knqxn1/uniquely-made-book-giveaway I wrote an article back in 2023 for Mary's blog called 3 Helpful Steps to Living with No Regrets. Here is the Direct Link to check it out! Book Recommendations: *Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby Mary also mentioned the Explorer's Bible Study that she did in community. Mary Rooney Armand writes faith-based stories inspiring others to grow in their intimacy with Christ. She is an Author, Speaker, and Founder of the blog ButterflyLiving.org. Mary is the author of *Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ.and the creator of the collaboration Life Changing Stories. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!  

What do you think is the most important thing in life? Would it be what you do--- Your job? Maybe your accomplishments? Your Hard Work? Your reputation? All of that is what people see from the outside. Or would it be what happens on the inside---- That deep rooted growth that happens where no one really sees it-- it is invisible? I think it has to do with what happens in the inner part of our life. I love this quote, "The most important thing in your life is not what you do, but about who you become." Today, I am so excited to highlight this book, *Soul Keeping by John Ortberg. The subtitle says Caring for the Most Important Part of You. Our Soul! I know you are going to learn so much from John's book -- it is full of wisdom. I share about John Mark Comer's Book, *The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. My dad and I were both reading this book at the same time back in December 2024, so he was my podcast guest as we talked about this book. Check out Depth Podcast Episode 224 *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!  

Do you want to feel strong and secure in this New Year 2026? I don't know about you, but I definitely do. So I am so excited to have Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert back on the podcast to talk about their new devotional, *Strong and Secure. It is written for young women, high schoolers and college aged. But I have to say, the truths in the book are for any woman, because their book is all about getting to know our Heavenly Father. In the introduction, it says, "The more we know our Father, the stronger we will be in life. You can become secure in your faith, let go of your doubts, and receive reassurance that He loves you, is there for you, and is working in your life. When we know our heavenly Father, our anxiety calms. Racing minds slow down. Rest comes." This sounds amazing, so I am excited for you to hear the wisdom in this episode. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Michelle and Lynn's book: *Strong and Secure. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link:  https://kingsumo.com/g/3odvd9m/strong-and-secure-devotional-giveaway It is fun to have Michele and Lynn back on the Podcast! If you missed my first conversation with them about their book, *Loved & Cherished, please check out Episode 51 on the Depth podcast. Love this devotional they wrote for girls. Their second book, *Managing Your Emojis. is one I wish I had when I was younger. Michelle, a counselor, gives many practical tools for us parents and for our kids too! Please check out Episode 180 on the Depth Podcast. Book Recommendations: *The Father Heart of God by Floyd McClung *The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton *God on Mute by Pete Greig *Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer *Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer Lynn Cowell is part of the Proverbs 31 Ministries contributor team, investing in women of all ages. She is the author of several books, including *Loved & Cherished and Fearless Women of the Bible. Lynn calls home North Carolina, where she and her husband, Greg, and the occasional backyard deer are living life as "just us." Along with their children, the Cowells enjoy hiking, making pizza together, and anything that combines chocolate and peanut butter. Connect with Lynn at www.LynnCowell.com or on social media using @LynnCowell. Licensed Professional Counselor of over 25 years and founder/clinical director of www.communitycounselingassociates.com, Michelle Nietert is the coauthor of the bestselling books *Strong and Secure, *Loved & Cherished, and *Managing Your Emojis, award-winning books Make Up Your Mind, and the Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God series God, I Feel Sad/Scared. A popular speaker on topics regarding mental health, faith, and parenting, she is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts, and hosts the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids podcast. She and her husband Drew have been married over 20 years with two teenage children. Connect with Michelle at www.YourMentalHealthCoach.com. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. T  

Happy New Year! Have you ever read a book, and there is a quote that stands out to you? It really captivates you with the words on it! I have to tell you about this book I read back in 2025. It was in the summer where I had taken a sabbatical after my dad passed away, and I had gotten this book from a friend called *The Well Watered Woman. At the beginning of the book, after a couple pages, this is what is says, "You don't have to be blooming to be growing." I immediately paused and thought, Oh my goodness, I needed to hear that today. Maybe you need to hear it too. This week on the podcast, I will share some of my favorite truths from this book, *The Well Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles. The book has so many great takeaways and words of wisdom that I know will encourage you as you start this new year, 2026. If you are looking for a great book to read too, I highly recommend this one. Depth Podcast Episode links and Book Recommendations to Grow your Roots Deep: *Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength by Jodi Snowdon. What if your greatest heartbreak catapults you to your greatest growth? *Thrive by Mark Hall Depth Podcast Episode 114: I talk with Banning Liebscher about his book, *Rooted: The Hidden Places Where God Wants to Develop You. He says that God wants to grow you on the inside before he ever grows you on the outside. This hidden growth is so important. Depth Podcast Episode 115: I share practically how to grow deeper roots! Depth Podcast Episode 210 with Angie Baughman on the 5 Step Bible Study Method. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!  

Did you grow up in a house that talked about their emotions? Are you talking with your kids about their emotions? Emotional Literacy is so important, and I am so passionate about giving tools to others to help them in their parenting. Last week, I shared 5 books that I read with my kids that helped them grow deeper in their faith (Depth Podcast Episode 244). This week, I want to share 5 books that I did not have when my kids were young; they had not been written yet. They are all about emotional literacy, and they are phenomenal. I cannot wait to share them with you, and I hope you will add them to your library at home. 1. Any Day Emotions by Debra Fileta 2. *What Am I Feeling by Dr. Josh & Christi Straub 3. *God, I Feel Sad by Michelle Nietert & Tama Fortner Note: In the Series, they also have *God, I Feel Scared. 4. *Managing Your Emojis by Michelle Nietert & Lynn Cowell To hear more about this amazing book, check out my interview with Michelle back in 2023. Link to Depth Podcast Episode 180 5. *The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld Lastly, I teach an emotional literacy tool when I speak to mom's groups that I would love to share with you. Check out my post titled: How to Help Your Children Name Their Feelings? *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!