In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Hannah Keeley, "America's #1 Mom Coach" and author of "Mom Fog: 8 Steps to Overcoming Mom Fatigue Syndrome." After finding herself overwhelmed, in debt, and sobbing in a pile of laundry as a young mother, Hannah experienced a profound transformation that led her to develop the Mom Mastery Method™ - an 8-step formula that has helped thousands of mothers radically transform their lives.

In this enlightening conversation, we explore:

• How cultural lies about motherhood create unnecessary burdens and how to reject them
• Why the "mom brain" physically changes after having children and how to work with these changes instead of against them
• The surprising impact of screen time on our ability to be present with our families
• Four practical ways to interrupt negative thought patterns and replace them with God's truth
• How to create your own unique vision of motherhood that aligns with how God designed you
• The power of living in the present moment rather than dwelling on past regrets or future anxieties
• Why yielding to God instead of surrendering creates a fundamentally different approach to parenting

Whether you're struggling with mom fatigue, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting, or simply wanting to experience more joy in your role as a mother, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical steps for breaking free from "Mom Fog" and embracing the beautiful calling of motherhood.

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Connect with Hannah Keeley:

• Book: "Mom Fog: 8 Steps to Overcoming Mom Fatigue Syndrome"
• Website: https://hannahkeeley.com
• Mom Mastery University: https://mommastery.com
• Instagram: @hannahkeeley

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KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Hannah Keeley, motherhood, Mom Fog, mom brain, Mom Fatigue Syndrome, Mom Mastery Method, parenting, family life, negative thought patterns, screen time, present moment, biblical parenting, joy in motherhood, Christian parenting, overwhelm, mom identity, marriage, self-compassion, biblical truth

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Melissa Dougherty, author of "Happy Lies" and Christian apologist with over 285,000 YouTube subscribers. Melissa shares her remarkable journey from New Thought spirituality to biblical Christianity after being deceived by metaphysical teachings that masqueraded as Christian wisdom. Now through her ministry, books, and videos viewed over 18 million times, she helps believers identify and reject what she calls "a stealthy message of encouragement to live your truth, seek happiness, find your identity through sexual freedom, and think your desires into existence—often with the name of Jesus attached as an endorsement."

In this enlightening conversation, we explore:

• How subtle New Thought philosophies infiltrate Christian churches by posing as "metaphysical Christianity"
• Why New Thought ideas are more dangerous to Christians than New Age concepts
• The deceptive allure of "law of attraction," toxic positivity, and manifestation teachings
• Four key questions to identify counterfeit teachings: Is it new? Is it secret? Who is emphasized? Who gets the glory?
• The connection between New Thought and modern movements like progressive Christianity and prosperity gospel
• How to differentiate between authentic biblical teachings and counterfeit theology that elevates self over Christ
• Practical ways to test spiritual concepts against the authority of Scripture

Whether you're questioning beliefs you've unknowingly adopted, supporting someone caught in deceptive teachings, or simply wanting to strengthen your discernment against what Melissa calls "happy lies," this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical steps for recognizing truth in our self-obsessed world.

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Connect with Melissa Dougherty:

• Book: "Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World" (Zondervan, January 2025)
• Website: https://melissadougherty.co/
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/MelissaDougherty
• Podcast: The Melissa Dougherty Podcast
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/MelissaLDougherty

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KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Melissa Dougherty, New Thought, New Age, biblical discernment, spiritual deception, Happy Lies, law of attraction, manifestation, prosperity gospel, Christian apologetics, biblical truth, spiritual warfare, testing spirits, divine image, metaphysical Christianity, toxic positivity, progressive Christianity, self-empowerment, spiritual counterfeits

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews John-Michael Bout, executive director of Into the Light Ministries and father of three. Drawing from his personal journey of addiction that began at age eight and his eventual freedom through accountability and community, John-Michael shares powerful insights about equipping families to navigate biblical sexuality in an increasingly explicit digital world. His ministry creates free resources that help parents protect their children while training them to develop spiritual integrity and discernment.

In this eye-opening conversation, we explore:

• Why the average age of pornography exposure is now eight years old and what parents can do about it
• How pornography addiction is increasingly affecting women and the unique shame they experience
• The importance of focusing on God's beautiful design for sexuality rather than just prohibitions
• Practical strategies for having age-appropriate conversations with children about sexuality
• Why simply protecting children isn't enough—they need training to navigate temptation
• How the porn industry actively targets children and the tactics they use to create early exposure
• The vital difference between protecting our children and preparing them for adulthood
• Why technology safeguards alone won't solve the problem of pornography
• The power of community support in raising children with sexual integrity
• Free resources available to help parents navigate these difficult conversations

Whether you're a parent concerned about protecting your children, a spouse supporting a partner through recovery, or someone personally struggling with pornography, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, practical tools, and hope for building a home of integrity and freedom.

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Connect with John-Michael Bout:

• Into the Light Ministries: intothelightministries.ca
• Free Resources: "Parenting and Pornography" and "TechSafe" series
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothelight_ministries/

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KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, John-Michael Bout, Into the Light Ministries, pornography, biblical sexuality, parenting resources, digital integrity, family protection, children's discipleship, technology safeguards, sexual purity, Christian parenting, media discernment, spiritual formation