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Gospel Matrescence
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…
Episodes
47 episodes
Episode #47 - The Five Stages of Growth to Adulthood: Part 2
Building on the concepts presented in the last episode, we will take a deeper look into the first three phases (Enmeshment, Socialization, & Separation) of growth to adulthood. We will look at both healthy responses and unhealthy resp...
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Episode 47
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Episode #46 - The Stages of Growth to Adulthood: Part 1
Learning to adjust parenting strategies and expectations according to our children's stages of growth can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. In this episode, Andie introduces the five stages of growth from infancy to adu...
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Episode 46
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21:26
Episode #45 - Adolescence on Netflix (Current Event)
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 ...
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Episode 45
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29:09
Episode #44 - What is an allomother?
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 prov...
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Episode 44
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27:21
Episode #43 - Spring Retreat - April 4-6 - Can you join us?
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...
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Episode 43
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13:04
Episode #42 - The Diminishing Tendencies We Do to Those We Love
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 s...
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Episode 42
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21:23
Episode #41 - The Rupture & Repair Cycle Case Studies (Part 4)
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.
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Episode 41
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27:19
Episode #40 - The Rupture & Repair Cycle with Children (Part 3)
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 -
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Episode 40
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25:01
Episode #39 - The Rupture & Repair Cycle in Marriage (Part 2)
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 -
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Episode 39
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22:21
Episode #38 - The Rupture & Repair Cycle (Part 1)
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...
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Episode 38
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28:41
Episode #37 - The History of Christmas & a Free Gift
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 histor...
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Episode 37
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29:54
Episode #36 - Five Ideas for the Advent Season
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 o...
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Episode 36
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21:20
Episode #35 - Dopamine Part 4 - Dopamine Reset Protocol
Do you ever feel like your dopamine system is broken? Do activities and pleasures that used to bring you joy feel less satisfying? It may be time for a dopamine reset. A dopamine reset is designed to regain control over ch...
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Episode 35
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30:38
Episode #34 - Dopamine Part 3 - Pushing the Pain Button On Purpose
Most people would agree that pain is not pleasant. We often do almost anything we can to avoid pain for ourselves and our children. However, what if pushing the pain button actually allowed us to experience more pleasure in life?&nb...
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Episode 34
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23:43
Episode #33 - Dopamine Part 2 - Dopamine Stewardship
Have you ever considered the concept of dopamine stewardship? Our pleasure system is a tremendous gift from our creator, but it can also be significantly abused, much like any gift. Good stewardship of our dopamine system means acce...
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Episode 33
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25:37
Episode #32 - Dopamine Part 1 - How the Teeter Totter Works
How much do you know about the effects dopamine has on your everyday life? Did you know you were built on purpose with a very sophisticated system that regulates both pain and pleasure? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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21:42
Episode #31 - Mother - an artist or a gardener?
Being a mother is a tremendous responsibility. Sometimes, we view our role as that of an artist designing a blank canvas. Other times, we see ourselves as gardeners, toiling in the hot sun, hoping for fruit. Today, we will walk thro...
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Episode 31
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20:16
Episode #30 - The Devouring Mother & the Doting Mother
Have you ever heard the term 'the devouring mother'? Did you know that this is a tendency that all mothers will face? And even if you don't struggle with this, doting tendencies are sure to be tempting. In this episode, we loo...
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Episode 30
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31:06
Episode #29 - Accountability + Agency - Anxiety = Peace & Growth
Do you wish your children were more peaceful? Do you wish they were growing in maturity faster? If so, you need to look closer at how much agency you allow your children to have and how much accountability you consistently give them. ...
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Episode 29
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26:36
Episode #28 - The Life Quadrant
In this episode, Andie reviews a book called Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Joseph Piper. The concepts in that book reflect four areas of life that require balance for a peaceful lifestyle. Too often, we over- or under-emphasize a parti...
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Episode 28
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20:06
Episode #27 - Why Mama Needs a Hobby
Hobby - an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. Is it even possible for busy mamas to have a hobby? Isn't it a little selfish to pursue a hobby when your children and family have so many needs? Why might a hob...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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26:42
Episode #26 - Family of Origin Work (Part 3)
This is the third episode in the series on Family of Origin work. You will hear four case study stories that help you gain a deeper understanding of the value of the Family of Origin worksheet, which can be downloaded here - https://gospe...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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25:12
Episode #25 - Family Of Origin Work (Part 2)
Last week, we introduced the concept of Family of Origin work as a tool to help us evaluate our childhood experiences and significant relationships. This week, we will go through each part of the worksheet to help understand how this tool...
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Episode 25
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24:24
Episode #24 - Family of Origin Work (Part 1)
Do you have a clear vision of what type of person you deeply desire to be, but the road to get there seems impossible? Do you want to show up for your family with a peaceful, non-anxious presence but instead keep reverting to unhealthy re...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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17:23