Have you ever felt like you're the only one knee-deep in the mess, wondering if you’re doing it all wrong? We sure have—and in this episode, we get real about what we’ve all quietly named “holy crap.”

We’re walking through Chapter Two of Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace, and this one hits home. Together, we unpack the theology of suffering, the lie of perfectionism, and the messy, manure-like moments of life that God can use as fertilizer for something sacred. From lost friendships and mom guilt to real grief and unanswered prayers, we talk about what it means to raise strong daughters not by shielding them from pain—but by modeling how to walk through it with grace, honesty, and faith.

Tara reminds us that hard doesn’t mean wrong—and it certainly doesn’t mean God is absent. He meets us in the crap, transforms it, and walks with us through the “Saturday” seasons before resurrection comes. We also reflect on how we can give grace to ourselves and one another, even in the chaos of littles, work, and the feeling that we’re not doing enough.

💬 This episode is for every mom and mentor who’s asked:

-Why is this so hard?

-Am I the only one struggling?

-What do I do when my daughter faces disappointment or pain?

-How can we reframe suffering in a way that builds resilience and faith?

✨ Challenge of the week: Be honest about your story. Share something real with a trusted friend, mentor, or your daughter. Maybe it’s finally time to open the book, start a Courageous Girls group, or simply admit: “This is hard. And I don’t want to do it alone anymore.”

Learn more about the Courageous Girls movement at www.mycourageousgirls.com

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Read the book: Courageous by Terra Mattson

Download the Courageous Girls App—available on any app store.