Because being a mom doesn’t erase who you are — it expands it. On The And Mom Podcast, we dig into faith, family, and all the “ands” that come with motherhood. It’s fun but real, encouraging but convicting, and always rooted in biblical truth. Pull up a chair, grab your coffee, and let’s grow together in the middle of the mess.
Episode 26 - Learning Contentment in Christ: Practical Steps for a Satisfied Life
In a world that constantly tells us we need more, contentment can feel impossible to find. More success, more possessions, more productivity—yet we often still feel restless.
In this episode, we explore what biblical contentment really means and how we can learn it in everyday life. Looking at Philippians 4 and the example of Paul, we talk about how contentment isn’t something we naturally have—it’s something we are taught and grow into through Christ.
We also bring in practical insights from research on gratitude, comparison, and happiness to show how modern psychology is often confirming what Scripture has taught all along.
If you’ve been feeling restless, dissatisfied, or constantly “waiting for the next thing,” this conversation is for you.
True contentment isn’t found in having more—it’s found in knowing Christ is enough.
Sources:
A 2023 meta-analysis of 64 randomized trials found gratitude interventions improved mental health, increased positive emotions, and reduced anxiety and depression symptoms (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10393216/)
A systematic review involving over 16,000 participants found a consistent connection between gratitude and life satisfaction. (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10693196/)Research on hedonic adaptation shows people tend to return toward a baseline level of happiness after positive life changes, helping explain why bigger houses, raises, and purchases don't produce lasting contentment. (https://www.nber.org/papers/w21098)Research suggests spending on experiences often produces greater and more enduring satisfaction than spending on possessions (https://news.utexas.edu/2020/03/09/spending-on-experiences-versus-possessions-advances-more-immediate-happiness/)
8 Jun 2026
Episode 25 - The Myth of the Forever Home
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "I'll finally be happy when we get our forever home," or something along those lines?
In a world filled with apps, influencers, and dream home glorification, it's easy to believe that contentment is waiting for us in the next house. But what if God is calling us to find joy and faithfulness right where we are?
In this episode, we're talking about the mentality behind the "forever home," the danger of constantly chasing more, and what Scripture teaches about contentment and stewardship.
Whether you are renting, living in a starter home, dreaming of acreage, or waiting on God's direction, this episode is an encouragement to hold your plans with open hands and remember that our ultimate home is not found on earth.
25 May 2026
Episode 24 - The Stuff Problem
If you've ever stepped on legos in the middle of the night or grabbed a garbage and yelled "Anything not put away is going in the trash" then odds are you understand the overwhelm that stuff can cause in our lives. With culture telling us that what he have or what we buy for our kids determines the value of their childhood, we can be tempted to put our identity in things over Christ.
Join Abigail for a look at how to start examining our own hearts towards things.
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