When the House Is a Mess and You Feel Like You’re Failing | Season 2 Favorites

If you believe that being a Christian means a clean house, well-behaved kids and mostly happy feelings, this week's episode with Dr. Philip Mamalakis may come as a relief. We're counting down to the launch of season three by revisiting some of the most practical moments from our archives, and this conversation is one of our favorites. Dr. Mamalakis explains why peace isn't the absence of chaos, shares why our kids need a peaceful mother more than a spotless home and reminds us that naming our guilt out loud can loosen its grip.

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Episode Recap:

• Today we're talking with Dr. Philip Mamalakis about how to stay peaceful when life at home feels chaotic. (0:00)
• How do we stay focused on the sacredness of parenting in the middle of chaos? (1:25)
• What's a practical way to let go of wanting an Instagram-worthy home? (3:16)
• Can our kids have both a clean house and a peaceful mother? (5:25)
• How do we deal with the guilt and shame of feeling like we're failing everyone? (7:27)
• Why can't we heal from what we can't see? (10:35)
• What does Christ's peace look like on a night when nothing is going right? (11:49)
• How can a broken washing machine become part of our path to the kingdom of God? (12:40)

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