Silly Sheep
A podcast meant to encourage moms with Gospel truths in every season. Come dive in with Amanda and Ashley, friends, sisters (in law), and two silly sheep at heart as we seek to follow the Shepherd through seasons of motherhood.
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Connect with us through instagram @sillysheeppodcast
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Reach out with any questions or topic suggestions by email sillysheeppodcast@gmail.com.
Episodes
29 episodes
Cultivating Gratitude in the Chaos
Motherhood is full of joy but also full of noise and never ending to do lists. Sometimes it feels impossible to pause long enough to breathe, let alone be thankful and yet God invites us to meet him right in the middle of the mess. When we prac...
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Episode 30
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36:04
Battling Busyness & Distraction in Motherhood
As moms, we ALL know what it feels like to be busy, hurried and distracted. Busyness is famous for tempting us to forget what matters most of all! You don’t need to do it all perfectly: God is not asking you to keep up with the pace of the worl...
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Episode 29
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42:38
The Top 5 Things the Lord has Taught Me Through Motherhood with Sylvia Spencer!
The new series continues with one of our favorites! Our guest today is Sylvia Spencer- wife, mom of 2 daughters, and grandmother to 6! You’re going to want to listen in as she shares all about the top 5 things she has learned (and is stil...
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Episode 28
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46:34
The Calling of Motherhood
Sometimes being a mom can just get lost in the mundane in and outs of the day to day but it is actually WAY bigger than that. Motherhood is more than a role, or a job—it’s a calling from God, entrusted with eternal significance. Le...
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Episode 27
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35:02
The Layers of Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships are built in layers -- from our foundation in Christ to our marriages, children, friendships, mentorships, and connections with those outside the faith. In this episode, we unpack each layer, explore why they matter, and s...
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Episode 26
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44:13
Q&A with Silly Sheep!
New episode alert! 🎧💛 It’s a Q&A with Ashley & Amanda! We’re answering your questions—from college days and pregnancies to the heart behind some of our parenting choices. Get to know us a little better!
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Episode 25
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30:02
Fear & Faith
This one… wow. We felt the Holy Spirit so strongly as we recorded, and we can’t encourage you enough to make time to listen.Motherhood often brings fear to the surface—but Scripture reminds us again and again: choose faith over fear....
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Episode 24
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39:06
Self Esteem & The Freedom of Self-Forgetfullness
In this episode we had a great conversation on finding the balance between God -centered confidence and the beauty of self -forgetfulness. Listen now! 🎙️- -Resources/ Links: The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness...
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Episode 23
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37:56
Navigating Transitions in Motherhood
Motherhood is full of transitions- and just when we think we’ve found a rhythm, everything seems to shift…. Again! It can feel frustrating, but what if those constant changes are actually God’s invitation to trust him more deeply? What if he lo...
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Episode 22
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31:48
Summer Grace: Expectations & Encouragement
Whether you’re a mom who dreams about summer or dreads it, we ALL can agree we need a little more grace during those summer months! Let’s dive into this idea of viewing this as a season of grace, not perfection! — —Resources:...
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Episode 21
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28:24
Navigating Sickness with Kids
As parents, we have to deal with various sicknesses that tend to plague the family in some way or another. When an illness means so much stress on the whole family, how can mom avoid bitterness, trust God, and walk in grace? In this episode, As...
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Episode 20
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28:43
Guarding our Thoughts as Moms
Do you find your thoughts spiraling out of control at times? Can you find a pattern in your negative thought spirals? We’ve got news for you- Our thought life matters- especially as moms!! Our thoughts influence everything about how we parent, ...
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Episode 19
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35:19
Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves & Our Kids!
Listen in on this episode as Amanda and Ashley share how reminding ourselves of the gospel is an important part of the Christian walk, but it requires some practice. To preach the gospel, we have to know the gospel. It's the only thing that kee...
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Episode 18
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48:53
Spiritual Growth in the Little Years
Have you ever thought, " When i get through _____ phase, I will have more time to pursue spiritual growth" ? Is there hope for developing and deepening my relationship with God in the season of young children? Listen in on our conversation for ...
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Episode 17
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38:38
The Top 5 Things the Lord has Taught Me Through Motherhood with Ali Parsons!
We're kicking off our new series with a BANG! Our guest today is Ali Parsons- wife, mom of 2, local podcaster and church leader. You’re going to want to listen in as she shares all about the top 5 things she has learned through motherhood...
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Episode 15
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46:52
Marriage Part Two ft. The Husbands!
We make a promise and we deliver! Part two discussion is here and the husbands are with us today on the podcast! Listen in on their insights into the marriage and parenting talk, as well as some laughs from the “silly dads” point of view. ...
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Episode 16
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48:12
Marriage & Motherhood
Today we are tackling the topic of marriage! Yes, that's right! Just take a look around our world today and see that there is an all-out WAR against marriage. Why? Because it's sacred, powerful, and most of all a reflection of Christ and ...
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Episode 13
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50:09
What is your Motherhood Crutch?
We all have things we turn to for comfort, peace and security outside of Christ. Even little things! Join us as we learn how to evaluate our heart, attitude, and behavior in order to identify our main crutch. Ultimately, we need to ...
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Episode 12
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33:53
Perfectionism in Motherhood
Hi Mama, are you in the "prison of perfectionism"? If so, we see you! Join Ashley and Amanda as they share their personal real life struggles with the pressure of perfectionism. You will also receive some biblical encouragement as well as pract...
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Episode 11
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40:08
New Year...Same Silly Sheep!
Cheers to 2025! We hope you join us on our newest episode as we are discussing all things NEW= year, resolutions, goals and healthy rhythms moving forward!_ _ Resources/ Links: Dream Guide- Jennie Allen ...
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Episode 10
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44:11
Control & Surrender
All our Christian life is about seeking surrender to Christ. In our sin we grip for control and that dates back to the Garden. But is control even possible? If you think about it isn't all of it an illusion? Now that can be terrifying or the mo...
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Episode 9
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48:07
Navigating Mom Guilt
“Mom- Guilt” is a term we are all familiar with. Today we will take a closer look at what exactly it entails, what tends to feed it, and what to do with it when those guilty feelings assail us. Gospel Mom quote- Risen Moth...
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Episode 8
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45:29
An Interview with the Original Silly Sheep-Kim Skinner!
You have all been asking and she's finally here on the podcast! Kim Skinner, the original silly sheep is here to share her story and her wisdom with us today!
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Episode 7
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37:32