Contentment when life is tough

Raising children always has its challenges. But what about when extra hard things come your way? How is it possible to cling onto God and keep parenting well when you’re walking through tough times like a chronic illness, the challenges of neurodivergence or watching a child wander from the faith?

At this year’s Mothers Union Sydney Seminar, we hosted a live podcast recording to explore this topic with our three guests: Kate Morris, Jess Habib and Mary O’Brien.

These three mothers (and grandmothers!) shared honestly about the tough times they have been experiencing and how that impacts their parenting. They told us what they have been learning about themselves, about God and about Christian community. The way these Christian mums keep choosing to put their faith in God and strive for contentment was really inspiring. This conversation is full of strong scriptural truths lived out in the everyday of real parents.

Whether you are walking through a tough time yourself or seeking to support someone who is, you will find this conversation deeply encouraging.

Note: Due to a technical issue on the day of the seminar, the sound quality of some speakers is not at our usual standard. Please bear with us!

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You can also find our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other platforms.

Watch a video of all the 2026 Mothers Union Seminar talks on ‘The Joy of Enough’.

Listen to talks from previous seminars on Soundcloud.

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