Brooke McGlothlin - Gospel-Centered Mom: The Freeing Truth About What Your Kids Really Need

Brooke McGlothlin doesnt gloss over the hard truths of motherhood or provide quick fixes for our parenting failures. Instead she offers something much more meaningful. Brooke walks us right through the hard truths of motherhood so that we will more deeply treasure the beautiful truth of the Gospel and, as a result, be transformed into Gospel-centered moms.

J EANNIE C UNNION , author of Mom Set Free

Gospel-Centered Mom is a must-read for every Christian mom who constantly doubts that she is succeeding at motherhood. Brooke cuts right to the heart of what most moms wrestle with day-to-day, and she invites readers in like old friends engaging in an honest conversation with a cup of coffee in one hand and a Bible in the other. This book is chock full of applicable Bible verses and heartfelt stories that meet moms right where they are and gracefully unpacks both the hard truths and beautiful truths that moms need to accept and embrace. This book eased my mama heart, encouraged me to be a stronger advocate for my children, and taught me practical ways to keep God at the center of my parenting and daily life.

A SHLEY W ILLIS , coauthor of 7 Days to a Stronger Marriage

Ive watched this message beautifully played out in Brookes life long before she wrote these words on the page. She isnt saying these things because they are popular; she is saying them because they are true. Brooke is the perfect person to remind us that being a Gospel-centered mom drives us every day to our true source of strength: Jesus. I believe this book will bring a message of freedom and hope to moms everywhere.

S TACEY T HACKER , author of Fresh Out of Amazing

Brookes warmth and authenticity draw you into each story she shares. Through her honesty you connect with her. Her struggles are your struggles. But shes not throwing a pity party about the trials of motherhood. In Gospel-Centered Mom, Brooke challenges her readers to embrace their insufficiencies and accept Jesuss enough-ness. She argues against striving and offers rest in Him. Motherhood isnt for wimps. Brookes book is a darea dare to keep the Gospel at the center instead of our kids or ourselves.

R ACHAEL C ARMAN , homeschool mother of seven, RachaelCarman.com

As moms we often look at the lives of our children and wonder, Are we doing this thing called motherhood right? In Gospel-Centered Mom, Brooke McGlothlin, using the truth of Gods Word, reconfigures the definition of who and what we are to be. When we direct our energy and focus on Christ first, our roles as mothers flow from that place of fullnessa redirection we all need.

L YNN C OWELL , Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and author of Brave Beauty

This book is like a compass for moms, offering practical direction as we journey forward in faith, trusting and living from the truth of Gods Word, not getting lost in our fading feelings, passing circumstances, or moments of struggle. With vulnerable stories, Brooke echoed my fears and feelings of inadequacy in motherhood and pointed my heart back to the fundamental truth that I will indeed never be adequate, but God always isand He is with me.

F RANCIE W INSLOW , author and speaker

Mothering is not a spectator sport. Its messy, filled with stories of failure and loss, faith and hope, mistakes and triumphs. Brooke McGlothlins Gospel-Centered Mom is a revelation for every woman whos convinced shes not enough for the job. We will never be smart enough, godly enough, or patient enoughbecause were not meant to be. Our lack reveals our need, and Brooke writes honestly about the hard and beautiful truths of motherhood. She gives practical teaching and conveys deep theological concepts in an easy-to-comprehend manner. If the calling of motherhood has left you feeling empty, this beautiful book is guaranteed to fill you up and give you hope.

K ATE B ATTISTELLI, author of Growing Great Kids and mother of Grammy awardwinning artist Francesca Battistelli

Motherhood has been so much harder than I ever imagined. Reading Brookes words helped me realize Im not the only one to feel that way. Her message of moving past me and always toward Jesus and His Good News is exactly what I need as I navigate life as a mom. Im grateful for the truth I was reminded of in Gospel-Centered Mom: the hope of the Gospel is enough for me, for my children, for all of us.

E RIN M OHRING , cofounder of the MOB Society and Raising Boys Ministries and writer at HomeWithTheBoys.net

Brookes honest, transparent approach to Gospel-centered parenting is incredibly refreshing. Moms need to hear the truth even when it hurts, and Brooke is the perfect person to deliver it as she shares humbly from her own experience raising hard-to-handle boys. I am grateful for Brookes obedience in sharing what we need to hear over what we want to hear. After reading Gospel-Centered Mom, I feel like I just finished a much-needed coffee date with a precious friend.

M ONICA S WANSON , author and writer at MonicaSwanson.com

If youre looking for answers about how to be a perfect parent, this book is not the one youre looking for. But if you want to know more about how God uses parenting to do the deep soul-level work of changing you, Gospel-Centered Mom can help. Giving keen attention to whats happening inside us as mothers, Brooke unfolds Gods greater plan to parent us in the midst of our parenting. Down to earth and practical, this book will help you connect Sunday truth to the rest of your busy, busy week.

H ANNAH A NDERSON , author of Humble Roots

I feel like Brooke McGlothlin is a kindred spirit I have yet to meet. Shes been doing for mothers of boys through the MOB Society what Ive been seeking to do for mothers of girls through Secret Keeper Girl. Youll find a dozen ways that this book re-anchors your parenting to Gods Word. She brings the practical theology of the Scriptures alive!

D ANNAH G RESH, best-selling author and creator of Secret Keeper Girl