Parenting comes with a lot of expectations, but have you ever stopped to ask where they come from? On this episode of This Is Woman’s Work , we unpack the myth of “the good mother” with Nancy Reddy , author of The Good Mother Myth . Nancy shares her personal experience of confronting the unrealistic ideal of motherhood: endlessly patient, always available, and completely selfless. She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr. Spock. Nancy explains how bad science from the past continues to haunt modern parenting, creating pressure, guilt, and shame for today’s mothers. But this conversation is about more than debunking myths—it’s about empowerment. Because when you prioritize what matters and let go of perfectionism, you’re not just doing woman’s work—you’re modeling it. Connect with Nancy: Newsletter: https://nancyreddy.substack.com/ Book: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-good-mother-myth-9781250336644/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.o.reddy/ Essay: I Was Promised That The “Golden Hour” Would Make Me A Mom: https://slate.com/human-interest/2022/04/golden-hour-c-section-bonding-attachment-baby-friendly-hospitals.html Related Podcast Episodes: 126 / The Parenting Map with Dr. Shefali 090 / Unmasking Modern Motherhood with Katherine Wintsch 155 / Executive Motherhood with Ashley Quinto Powell Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
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HPUMC - Cornerstone Sermons (Contemporary Worship)
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HPUMC - Kerygma Sermons (A Teaching Service)
Highland Park United Methodist Church
Instead of a traditional sermon, Rev. Marcum presents an extended and in-depth exploration of the scripture utilizing the best contemporary scholarship to help participants fully understand what the scriptures meant when they are written.
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HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)
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HPUMC - Cox Chapel Sermons (A Methodist Tradition Service)
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HPUMC - Cox Chapel Sermons (A Methodist Tradition Service)
Highland Park United Methodist Church
This service embodies rich worship in the Methodist tradition by being both catholic and evangelical—ministering to head and heart. Every Sunday, the congregation hears and responds to God through hymns, prayers, the reading and preaching of scripture, and weekly celebration of Holy Communion. Learn more: hpumc.org/visit
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HPUMC - The Chapel (Scriptural Teaching)
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HPUMC - Cox Chapel Sermons (A Methodist Tradition Service)
Di Rev. Dr. Steve Long
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HPUMC - Cornerstone Sermons (Contemporary Worship)
Clicl/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide All of us want more kindness. So, what stands between our desire for and our actual experience of more kindness? In other words, if all of us want more kindness, why do we not have a more kind society? In this week’s sermon, we look at Mark 2 in which Jesus is criticized for associating with tax co…
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Di Rev. Tripp Gulledge
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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide Do you have eyes to see and ears to hear? Jesus frequently asked this question of the crowds that gathered to listen to him—not because he doubted whether they were paying attention but because he wanted to know if their hearts were open to receive his message. Many who had the chance to meet Jesus…
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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide The start of a new year is all about vision-casting for the future in our culture. We set goals, we make resolutions, and we dream about who we might be when this year comes to its end. Yet no matter how much we plan, there is always uncertainty about what awaits us in the year ahead, and navigatin…
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Di Rev. Walt Marcum
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Di Courtney Bond
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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide Everyone has a different take on New Year’s. Are you into resolutions or intentions? Do you pick a word for the year? Maybe New Year’s is no big thing for you, and it’s just like every other day. With this week’s sermon, we learn a unique and helpful way to view the new year by looking at the found…
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Di Rev. Chelsea Peddecord
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Di Rev. Tripp Gulledge
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Di Rev. Matt Tuggle
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Di Rev. Chelsea Peddecord
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HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)
Di Rev. Stephen Lohoefer
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The Landscape of American Protestantism: Christian Nationalism - Rushdoony and Dominion Theology
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Di Rev. Walt Marcum
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Di Hannah Buchanan
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Di Anthony Stevens
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The Landscape of American Protestantism: Christian Nationalism - Evangelicalism and the Roots of Christian Nationalism
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Di Rev. Walt Marcum
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Click/tap here to see the Sermon Reflection Guide. Among the many titles given to Mary, the mother of Jesus, she was also known as theotokos or “God-bearer.” Just as God chose Mary, He has also chosen to be in a relationship with you. As followers of Christ, we carry the presence of God with us wherever we go. This Christmas, remember that you are …
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Click/tap here to see the Sermon Reflection Guide. One of the most common questions people ask a pastor is, “What is God’s will for my life?” This is a nearly universal question because we all hunger to do something meaningful with our lives. But what if our calling is less about what we do and more about who we are becoming? Through the example of…
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