Gospel Matrescence
Welcome to the Gospel Matrescence Podcast. Matressence - the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional transformation women go through when becoming a mother. This developmental stage of life is as powerful and irreversible as adolescence and yet few women have ever heard of it. Our communities have little to no rite of passage to celebrate or prepare for it. Here at Gospel Matrescence, we apply a Biblical worldview to the beautiful and sometimes painful metamorphosis of motherhood. Come, let's navigate motherhood together…
Gospel Matrescence
Latest Episodes
Episode #71 - Are you accidentally training your child to be self-regardful?
Are we accidentally teaching our children to pay too much attention to themselves—their comfort, preferences, feelings, and frustrations? In this episode, we explore Charlotte Mason’s idea of the “self-regardful child” and the often-forg...
Episode #70 - The 3 Needs We’re Missing in Modern Childhood
What do children really need in order to grow into healthy, confident, capable adults? In this episode, we’re exploring three fundamental needs of children and teens: agency, belonging, and competency. We’ll look at how modern childhood ...
Episode #69 - The Impact of a Failed Attachment (Summer Book Series #4 - The Push)
In this episode, Andie explores the themes in the book The Push by Ashley Audrain. Even if you don't intend to read the book, you will glean wisdom and perspective on the topics this novel explores.Do you ever question the attac...
Episode #68 - Breaking Dysfunctional Family Patterns (Summer Book Series #3 - The Great Alone)
In this episode, Andie delves into the themes explored in Kristin Hannah's book, The Great Alone. Even if you don't intend to read the book, you will glean wisdom and perspective on the topics this novel explores.We'll explore f...
Episode #67 - The Value of Suffering (Summer Book Series #2 - The Four Winds)
In this episode, Andie explores the themes in the book The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Even if you don't intend to read the book, you will glean wisdom and perspective on the topics this novel explores.Together, we'll discuss ...