In this story-time episode, I’m sharing a real moment where I had to fully depend on the Holy Spirit to keep me grounded—in a Wendy’s drive-thru of all places. After receiving the wrong order and being met with rudeness from the employee, I felt anger rise up… especially with my kids watching from the backseat. I returned the food, expecting a refund, only to find out days later the money wasn’t even returned.

Everything in me wanted to react the old way—rude for rude, petty for petty—but the Holy Spirit reminded me of James 1:19: “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” In this episode, I walk you through how God helped me choose patience over pettiness, conviction over confrontation, and wisdom over impulse.

I also share the scriptures that helped me extend forgiveness (even when I didn’t feel like it):

• Ephesians 4:31-32
• Matthew 6:14-15
• Proverbs 19:11

This episode is a reminder that even in frustrating, everyday moments, the Holy Spirit is present, guiding us to choose peace over pride. Tune in and be encouraged—you’re not alone in the struggle to respond like Christ when it’s so much easier not to.

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Prayer of Salvation

If you’re ready to invite Jesus into your heart and begin a new life in Him, please pray this prayer with me:

"Dear God, I come to You in the name of Jesus. I admit that I am a sinner and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, and that He died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for loving me and giving me eternal life. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen."

In this episode of the Mom Keys to Mental Peace Podcast, host Tari Butler gets real about the challenge of setting boundaries with our children—especially when it’s easier to give in. Through personal stories and biblical insight, she explores how overcorrecting from our own childhood experiences can lead to boundary-less parenting that harms more than helps. Discover why boundaries are not only healthy, but holy, and how sticking to them—even when your kids cry or protest—is a vital step in raising emotionally resilient, spiritually grounded children. Whether you’ve struggled with guilt, pressure, or people-pleasing in parenting, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and grace to help you parent with both strength and love.

Resources Mentioned in the Show:

• Nurtured First Parenting IG Page: @nurturedfirst

Lets Connect:

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Prayer of Salvation

If you’re ready to invite Jesus into your heart and begin a new life in Him, please pray this prayer with me:

"Dear God, I come to You in the name of Jesus. I admit that I am a sinner and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, and that He died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for loving me and giving me eternal life. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen."

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what it really means to depend on God in motherhood. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, underqualified, or tempted to rely on your own strength (or your coping habits), this is your reminder that the greatest parenting posture is on your knees. Inspired by the powerful example of Jesus, we’ll explore how to make prayer your lifeline—not your last resort—and how to invite God into even the messiest motherhood moments.

We’ll cover:

💡 5 practical ways to practice radical dependence on God

🙏🏾 Breath prayers and anchoring rhythms for daily parenting

📖 Scripture examples of Jesus withdrawing to pray

⚠️ How to identify modern-day “mom idols” we often run to instead of God

✨ And how to turn your overwhelm into divine strength

This is your call to surrender performance-based parenting and embrace peace-filled partnership with the Father. Let’s depend on God—moment by moment.

Resources Mentioned in the Show:

• Power of a Praying Parent Book: https://amzn.to/3S6WvbA
• Megan Ashley Episode with Mom: https://apple.co/457PrTK

Lets Connect:

• Subscribe to MKTMP Podcast: https://bit.ly/4drG9Cz
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Prayer of Salvation

If you’re ready to invite Jesus into your heart and begin a new life in Him, please pray this prayer with me:

"Dear God, I come to You in the name of Jesus. I admit that I am a sinner and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, and that He died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for loving me and giving me eternal life. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen."