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322: Helping Our Kids Understand Their Worth and Identity in Christ with Elisabeth Hasselbeck
About this Episode
I am thrilled to welcome Elisabeth Hasselbeck for this episode of the show! Elisabeth is the author of the children’s book God’s Masterpiece: An Adventure in Discovering Your Worth, and from the very first moment she started sharing, I could feel her heart for moms, kids, and families. Her book isn’t just a storybook; it’s a reminder of something which we all need to hear again and again - that we are uniquely made with purpose and beauty woven into every part of who we are.
During our conversation, Elisabeth and I talk about what it really means to see ourselves and everyone else as created in God’s image, changing how we parent, how we speak to others, and even how we handle conflict. When we remember that every single person, even the one we most disagree with, is a reflection of God’s creativity, it transforms how we show up in the world.
Elisabeth opens up about how her family’s experience with fostering helped shape her understanding of love and surrender, and she talks about the freedom that comes from letting go of control, something all of us moms wrestle with daily! She also discusses learning to trust God with our children’s stories, and I even reflect on how that lesson has shown up in my own life, especially via prayer.
We also take on that tricky tension between correcting our kids and speaking life over them, with Elisabeth reminding us that motherhood is not about perfect control but is rather about being a safe place. She speaks about how prayer doesn’t have to be fancy or formal, that God meets us right where we are whether it be in the car, at the kitchen sink, or in the middle of chaos, and He delights in us just showing up.
This episode is for any parent or caregiver who is feeling weary, stretched thin, or unsure if they’re doing it “right.” You are sure to walk away feeling reminded that you and your kids are loved completely, and be sure to grab a copy of Elisabeth’s book!
In This Episode
[0:35] - I welcome Elisabeth Hasselbeck, author of God’s Masterpiece, to the show!
[1:08] - We learn that Elisabeth wrote God’s Masterpiece to remind families that each person is uniquely created by God.
[3:15] - Elisabeth explains that her return to art and fostering revealed God’s love in every life story.
[6:16] - I reflect on how remembering that everyone is made in God’s image transforms how I treat those with whom I disagree.
[7:21] - Once we see others as God’s masterpieces, we are more compelled to love and protect them.
[10:38] - Elisabeth believes that unity in Christ grows when families speak God’s truth over themselves and one another.
[13:37] - Elisabeth describes motherhood as a balance of protection and release that is consistently guided by prayer and grace.
[16:55] - Hear how prayer teaches me to release control and trust God with my kids' futures.
[18:21] - Elisabeth says that fostering helped reveal the beauty of parenting via love, prayer, and freedom from control.
[21:33] - Moms often seek quick fixes instead of first asking the Holy Spirit for wisdom.
[22:14] - Elisabeth reminds moms that God meets them anywhere, anytime; even brief, imperfect prayers invite His presence.
[25:32] - I add that prayer has no “right” way; God values honesty and dependence over perfection.
[27:42] - Elisabeth describes faith as standing under God’s power, trusting His promises and resting in His presence.
[29:45] - Thank you, Elisabeth!
Links & Resources
Books
God’s Masterpiece: An Adventure in Discovering Your Worth by Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Social Media
Crystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom)
Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning)
Money Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook group
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