Gospel Matrescence

Mar 30 2025 45 ep. 23 mins 7
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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…

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Episode #45 - Adolescence on Netflix (Current Event)

Mar 30 2025 29 mins  
In this episode, Andie discusses the trending show on Netflix called Adolescence. She gives an overview of the show and pulls out four distinct crises that we are facing today in relation to the welfare of our teenagers. She leaves you with a challenge to evaluate your life in these four areas and ask the Holy Spirit what adjustments might be needed in your home to provide the stro

Episode #44 - What is an allomother?

Mar 15 2025 27 mins  
Does the job of motherhood often feel like more than you are capable of doing yourself? That is because it is! An "allomother" refers to an individual, other than the biological mother, who performs maternal caregiving or provisioning for children. An allomother is a non-maternal caregiver who invests in children through nurturing, discipleship, or provisioning. In this episode, we

Episode #43 - Spring Retreat - April 4-6 - Can you join us?

Feb 25 2025 13 mins  
Gospel Matrescence is hosting our first-ever in-person Spring Retreat on April 4-6, 2025! The theme will be "Tending Your Own Garden". As mothers, we are deeply concerned about the garden of our children's souls but we often neglect our own garden. Join us for three days at a home near the Denver area for a weekend of fellowship, worship, rest, encouragement, recreation, watercolor

Episode #42 - The Diminishing Tendencies We Do to Those We Love

Feb 18 2025 21 mins  
A diminishing tendency is an accidental or purposeful propensity to avoid deeply seeing the heart motivation or needs of another person due to your own ignorance, assumptions, or offenses. In this episode, we define these and do some soul-searching to see if these are affecting our connection to those we love most. This concept is laid out in the book, How to Know a Person by David

Episode #41 - The Rupture & Repair Cycle Case Studies (Part 4)

Jan 26 2025 27 mins  
The episode concludes the four-part series on the Rupture & Repair Cycle by looking at four case studies that will help you visualize how the Clearning Model (one aspect of the Rupture & Repair Cycle) looks in various situations. Listen along and see if you resonate with any of these four case studies. As you follow along, invite the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to how you

Episode #40 - The Rupture & Repair Cycle with Children (Part 3)

Jan 20 2025 25 mins  
This week we continued discussing the Rupture and Repair Cycle with a focus on children and sibling relationships. As you listen to this episode, keep in mind the diagram and the weekly check-in questions you can find here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e2MSeQU6dxnchMF-K9YaHMCd-m5KXwaIQOJYSu-wNRQ/edit?usp=sharing How can we take this concept and apply it to conflict within o

Episode #39 - The Rupture & Repair Cycle in Marriage (Part 2)

Jan 11 2025 22 mins  
This week we continued discussing the Rupture and Repair Cycle with a focus on marriage. As you listen to this episode, keep in mind the diagram and the weekly check-in questions you can find here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e2MSeQU6dxnchMF-K9YaHMCd-m5KXwaIQOJYSu-wNRQ/edit?usp=sharing Throughout the episode, Andie shares how a deep understanding of the Rupture and Repair

Episode #38 - The Rupture & Repair Cycle (Part 1)

Jan 03 2025 28 mins  
In any relationship, misunderstandings, hurt feelings, or disagreements happen which lead to a "rupture" in the connection. The ability to recognize and respond to this rupture is the key to maintaining a non-anxious presence in our homes. In this episode, Andie introduces us to the seven steps of this cycle and gives a high-level overview that she will build upon in this four-part

Episode #37 - The History of Christmas & a Free Gift

Dec 20 2024 29 mins  
As Christmas approaches, as believers, it is important that we understand the meaning and origins behind some of the traditions we celebrate. In this episode, Andie digs into some of the myths of the pagan origins of Christmas, the history of the practice of the Twelve Days of Christmas, and offers a free gift for your family! Here is the link to the article that explains how the e

Episode #36 - Five Ideas for the Advent Season

Dec 01 2024 21 mins  
In this episode, Andie shares five ideas that you can apply to your family as you enter the Advent season. These traditions will enrich and encourage you to lift your eyes to the gift of the incarnation and the hope of the second coming of Christ. Summary of ideas shared: 1. Advent story read-aloud at meal times - Jotham's Journey by Arnold Ytreeide available at Amazon (and other b