Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos Podcast

Lynncedergren

Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos is a podcast for moms in the middle of real life — the messy, beautiful, overwhelming kind. Join Lynn as she shares honest conversations about faith, motherhood, ADHD, anxiety, and mom guilt, all rooted in God’s grace. It’s a place to feel seen, encouraged, and reminded you’re never alone in the chaos.

  1. Jun 24

    Faith in the Middle of the Mess: What This Season Has Taught Me About Motherhood, Grace, and Letting Go

    As we wrap up Season 1 of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we're taking a moment to reflect on the lessons learned through conversations about motherhood, faith, ADHD, anxiety, grief, marriage, mental load, and the everyday chaos of raising a family. In this season finale, I share what this journey has taught me about letting go of perfection, embracing God's grace in unfinished seasons, and finding faith in the middle of life's messiest moments. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, behind, unseen, or like you're carrying more than you can handle, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone—and that God's grace was never meant only for the moms who have it all together. Join us as we close out Season 1 with encouragement, reflection, and hope for the road ahead before returning for Season 2 this August.

    12 min

  2. Jun 17

    When You Feel Like You're Losing Yourself: Finding Your Identity Beyond Motherhood

    In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I talk about something many moms quietly struggle with: feeling like they've lost themselves in the middle of motherhood. Between caring for everyone else's needs, managing the mental load, and trying to keep up with the demands of daily life, it's easy to forget that you matter too. Join me as we explore identity, mom guilt, self-care, faith, and how to slowly rediscover the woman God created you to be—without feeling guilty for taking up space in your own life.

    13 min

  3. Jun 10

    Screen Time, Guilt, and Modern Parenting: Raising Kids in a Digital World Without Losing Your Mind

    In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I'm talking about one of the biggest sources of modern parenting guilt: screen time. From tablets and YouTube to gaming, phones, and social media, it can feel like parents are being judged no matter what choices they make. Join me as we explore finding balance in a digital world, letting go of perfection, and giving ourselves grace on the days when screens become a survival tool instead of a parenting failure.

    13 min

  4. Jun 3

    Parenting Without Your Parent: Grief, Growth, and Carrying Them With You

    In this deeply personal episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I’m talking about what it’s like to parent through the grief of losing your own parent. I share my experience of losing my Mom on Mother’s Day in 2021 and the challenges of continuing to raise kids while carrying heartbreak, missing your “go-to” person, and learning how to move forward without them beside you. If you’ve grieved a parent while still trying to show up for your family, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone — and that faith, love, and healing can coexist with grief.

    18 min

  5. May 27

    The Mental Load is Real: Carrying it All - And Learning Not Too

    In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we’re talking about the very real mental load moms carry every single day — the invisible planning, remembering, managing, and emotional weight that often goes unseen. We’ll dive into burnout, overwhelm, resentment, asking for help without guilt, and learning to let go of perfection and control. Most importantly, we’ll talk about how God meets us in the middle of the chaos and reminds us that we were never meant to carry it all alone.

    11 min

  6. May 20

    Marriage in the Middle of the Chaos

    Episode 7 of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos is all about marriage in the middle of busy family life and learning how to stay connected when everything feels nonstop. In this episode, we talk honestly about communication when you’re both overwhelmed, extending grace to each other during stressful seasons, and finding small, realistic ways to reconnect without adding more pressure. Through faith, practical encouragement, and real-life chaos, this episode is a reminder that strong marriages aren’t built on perfection — they’re built on choosing each other, one small moment at a time.

    13 min

  7. May 13

    Band, Dance, Theater… and Living in the Car

    Episode 6 dives into the beautiful chaos of raising kids in activities — from band and dance to theater and everything in between. Lynn shares the challenges of managing busy schedules, the importance of letting kids pursue their passions, and how even in the middle of the rushing, families can still stay connected through faith, laughter, and intentional everyday moments together.

    12 min

  8. May 6

    Faith in the Middle of the Mess: How Faith Survives Real-life Motherhood

    In this episode, we talk about what faith really looks like in the middle of everyday motherhood—when life is loud, busy, and far from peaceful. Instead of perfect routines, faith often shows up in small, ordinary moments, quick prayers, and choosing to keep going even when you feel overwhelmed. If your faith feels messy or inconsistent, this episode is a reminder that God is still present, and His grace meets you right where you are.

    11 min
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Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos is a podcast for moms in the middle of real life — the messy, beautiful, overwhelming kind. Join Lynn as she shares honest conversations about faith, motherhood, ADHD, anxiety, and mom guilt, all rooted in God’s grace. It’s a place to feel seen, encouraged, and reminded you’re never alone in the chaos.

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