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September 17, 2019

Finding Freedom as a Grace Based Mom, Part 1

John and Danny provide encouragement for the mom who struggles with a deep desire to be the perfect parent.

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The number one struggle moms face is thinking they’re not good enough. But moms don’t have to be their children’s savior. John and Danny provide encouragement for the mom who struggles with a deep desire to be the perfect parent.

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Finding Freedom as a Grace Based Mom (Digital)

Jeannie Cunnion encourages moms to exchange stress, perfectionism, and guilt for God's abounding grace in a discussion based on her book Mom Set Free: Find Relief From the Pressure to Get it All Right.

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