Episode 19: Marked by Growth: Grace in the Stretching Seasons

In this week’s episode of Southern Sisters, the mamas get real about what it means to grow—like really grow—through motherhood, mess, and the mayhem of real life.

From practical jokes to practical breakdowns (and everything in between), we’re sharing the stories that shaped us: the ones we didn’t ask for, the ones that stretched us, and the ones we’re now grateful for. If you’ve ever found yourself growing up while raising them, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What growth really looks like when life gets loud and messy

• The moments in motherhood that surprise us into becoming stronger

• How practical jokes can bring families closer (yes, really)

• Why humor is holy and vulnerability is strength

• Where we’ve seen God show up in the chaos (sometimes in hindsight)

So grab your coffee (or sweet tea), take a deep breath, and come laugh through the growing pains with us.

✨ Journal Prompt/Reflection Moment:
Where have I grown this year—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally—and what challenged me the most?

💛 Affirmation:
“I am still soft and still strong. I am becoming who God created me to be—one step at a time.”

📖 Scripture: Romans 5:3–4