Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos Podcast

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Welcome to Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos - a Christian motherhood and parenting podcast about navigating faith, family, ADHD, anxiety, marriage, and the beautiful mess of raising kids.  I'm Lynn; a wife, mom of four, and a follower of Jesus who knows firsthand that motherhood doesn't always look the way we imagined. Here, we have honest conversations about real-life parenting, raising kids with ADHD and anxiety, mom guilt, mental health, marriage, parenting teenagers, grief, and finding joy and faith in difficult seasons.  Whether you're an overwhelmed mom looking for Christian encouragement, a parent navigating ADHD or anxiety in your family, or simply someone who needs a reminder that you're not alone in the chaos, there's a place for you here. I don't have motherhood all figured out, and I'm not pretending to! But together, we can laugh, learn, grow in faith, and give ourselves a little more grace. Because even in the chaos, there can still be faith, love, and a lot of grace.

  1. 3d ago

    Mom Guilt: Letting Go of the Mother You Thought You'd Be

    Have you ever struggled with mom guilt because you're not the mother you imagined you'd be? In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we're talking about Christian motherhood, changing parenting styles, raising kids in different stages of life, and learning to let go of unrealistic expectations. From parenting little ones to raising teenagers, we'll explore how motherhood changes as our families grow, why comparison steals our joy, and how God's grace meets us in the middle of imperfect parenting. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough as a mom, this conversation is for you. ❤️ 🛍️ Visit my Etsy shop for faith-filled and motherhood-inspired printables:  https://ctrldchaosco.etsy.com Thanks for listening, and remember—even in the chaos, there can still be faith, love, and a whole lot of grace! ❤️

  2. Oct 24

    When Your Kids Don’t Need You the Same Way Anymore: The Bittersweet Side of Watching Them Grow Up

    Nobody really prepares you for the bittersweet side of watching your kids grow up. One day, they need you for everything, and before you know it, they're building their own lives, making their own decisions, and needing you in entirely different ways. In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I'm sharing my own experiences as a mom navigating this season of motherhood—with one child already in college and another preparing to graduate high school. We'll talk about the joy, pride, sadness, and sometimes unexpected grief that come with watching our kids become more independent, and how faith and grace help us learn to loosen our grip without letting go of the connection. Because our kids may not need us the same way they used to, but that doesn't mean they stop needing us. ❤️

  3. Sep 24

    When Mom Is Overstimulated: When Everyone Needs Something and You’re Completely Touched Out, Talked Out, and Done

    Have you ever reached the point where nobody is really doing anything wrong...but every sound, question, touch, and “MOOOOM!” suddenly feels like too much? 😵‍💫 In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we're talking about overstimulation in motherhood—the constant noise and interruptions, sensory overload, being touched out, and how ADHD can make it even harder for our brains to filter out everything happening around us. We'll also talk about the guilt that comes after snapping at the people we love, learning to recognize when we're reaching our limit, and why stepping away for a few minutes isn't selfish or a sign that we're failing. And we'll look at something I especially love: even Jesus intentionally withdrew from the crowds to pray and spend time alone. Rest, quiet, and solitude aren't failures. Sometimes they're exactly what we need so we can come back and be present again. So if you've ever wanted to hide in the pantry because you just need five minutes where nobody says “Mom”...this one's for you.

  4. Sep 19

    When the Strong One Starts Struggling: A Conversation About Men's Mental Health, Marriage, and Hope

    What happens when the person who has always been “the strong one” realizes he’s not okay? In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, my husband Brad joins me for an honest conversation about his experience with anxiety and depression. We talk about what was happening behind the scenes, what it was like for our family to walk through that season together, and what finally helped him begin moving forward—including therapy, family and friends, and a growing relationship with God. We also talk about why so many men struggle to ask for help, what Brad wishes he had understood sooner, and why admitting “I’m not okay” isn’t weakness. Whether you’re struggling yourself or loving someone who is, we hope this conversation reminds you that you don’t have to carry the hard things alone. ❤️

  5. Sep 9

    Yet I Will Rejoice: Finding Joy When Life Doesn't Feel Very Happy

    What’s the difference between happiness and joy—and can we really have joy when life feels anything but happy? In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I’m sharing some of the uncertainty our own family has been navigating: job loss, financial stress, starting a new business, broken appliances, and those moments when you just want to ask, “Really, God? One more thing?” Using Habakkuk 3:17–18 and the powerful little word “yet,” we’ll talk about why biblical joy isn’t pretending everything is okay. It’s acknowledging the hard, the scary, and the uncertain—and still choosing to trust that God is present and faithful in the middle of it. Because sometimes faith sounds a lot like: This is hard...yet I will rejoice. ❤️

  6. Sep 2

    The Other Side of ADHD: Creativity, Compassion, Humor, and the Strengths We Don't Talk About Enough

    ADHD conversations tend to focus on the struggles—distraction, forgetfulness, impulsivity, and overwhelm. But what about the other side? In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we're talking about some of the strengths that can come with an ADHD brain: creativity, unique problem-solving, compassion and empathy, humor, resilience, and the ability to adapt when life doesn't go according to plan. And, of course, I'll share a little of the controlled chaos that comes with having several ADHD brains under one roof. 😂 ADHD can absolutely be challenging—but sometimes the things that make our brains different are also the things that make them pretty amazing. ❤️

  7. Aug 26

    Forgiveness Isn’t for Them: Forgiveness, boundaries, and “turn the other cheek”

    Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things we're called to do—but what if forgiveness isn't really about the person who hurt you? In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we're talking about what forgiveness really means, why it's often more about freeing yourself than excusing someone else's behavior, and why forgiveness doesn't mean you have to forget, immediately trust again, or allow someone to keep hurting you. We'll also talk about healthy boundaries, what Jesus meant by "turn the other cheek," and how faith can help us loosen our grip on hurt and resentment. Because sometimes forgiveness isn't about letting someone else off the hook—it's about finally setting down the weight you've been carrying.

  8. Aug 19

    When Anxiety Wasn't the Whole Story: Panic Attacks, ADHD, and the Journey Back to Herself

    Welcome to Season 2! This week on Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, my daughter Hannah joins me for an honest conversation about growing up with anxiety and panic attacks, walking through depression as a teenager, and eventually discovering at age 20 that ADHD had been part of the picture all along. We talk about what anxiety actually felt like for her, the ADHD signs we missed, masking and feeling different, and the relief that came when she finally began to understand how her brain worked. Hannah also shares what helped her move toward healing—including family, friends, therapy, medication when she needed it, and most importantly, making her relationship with God the center of her life. And because hindsight can sometimes be pretty funny, we're also looking back at a few childhood moments that probably should have had giant "HELLO, ADHD!" signs attached to them. 😄 Whether you're parenting a child who is struggling, wondering if ADHD could be hiding underneath anxiety or depression, or recognizing pieces of your own story in Hannah's, we hope this conversation reminds you that there is hope, there is help, and you don't have to walk through the hard seasons alone.

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Welcome to Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos - a Christian motherhood and parenting podcast about navigating faith, family, ADHD, anxiety, marriage, and the beautiful mess of raising kids.  I'm Lynn; a wife, mom of four, and a follower of Jesus who knows firsthand that motherhood doesn't always look the way we imagined. Here, we have honest conversations about real-life parenting, raising kids with ADHD and anxiety, mom guilt, mental health, marriage, parenting teenagers, grief, and finding joy and faith in difficult seasons.  Whether you're an overwhelmed mom looking for Christian encouragement, a parent navigating ADHD or anxiety in your family, or simply someone who needs a reminder that you're not alone in the chaos, there's a place for you here. I don't have motherhood all figured out, and I'm not pretending to! But together, we can laugh, learn, grow in faith, and give ourselves a little more grace. Because even in the chaos, there can still be faith, love, and a lot of grace.

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