Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos Podcast https://FKCC.podbean.com Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos is a podcast for moms in the middle of real life — the messy, beautiful, overwhelming kind. Join Lynn as she shares honest conversations about faith, motherhood, ADHD, anxiety, and mom guilt, all rooted in God’s grace. It’s a place to feel seen, encouraged, and reminded you’re never alone in the chaos.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Kids & Family 1440 episodic Lynncedergren Lynncedergren No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22242748/FKCC_Logo_9percent_buffer.jpg Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos Podcast https://FKCC.podbean.com 144 144 Faith in the Middle of the Mess: What This Season Has Taught Me About Motherhood, Grace, and Letting Go Faith in the Middle of the Mess: What This Season Has Taught Me About Motherhood, Grace, and Letting Go https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/faith-in-the-middle-of-the-mess-what-this-season-has-taught-me-about-motherhood-grace-and-letting-go/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/faith-in-the-middle-of-the-mess-what-this-season-has-taught-me-about-motherhood-grace-and-letting-go/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/d9f7dd4f-5bd1-3063-878e-638ec41437ac As we wrap up Season 1 of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we're taking a moment to reflect on the lessons learned through conversations about motherhood, faith, ADHD, anxiety, grief, marriage, mental load, and the everyday chaos of raising a family.

In this season finale, I share what this journey has taught me about letting go of perfection, embracing God's grace in unfinished seasons, and finding faith in the middle of life's messiest moments. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, behind, unseen, or like you're carrying more than you can handle, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone—and that God's grace was never meant only for the moms who have it all together.

Join us as we close out Season 1 with encouragement, reflection, and hope for the road ahead before returning for Season 2 this August.

]]> As we wrap up Season 1 of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we're taking a moment to reflect on the lessons learned through conversations about motherhood, faith, ADHD, anxiety, grief, marriage, mental load, and the everyday chaos of raising a family.

In this season finale, I share what this journey has taught me about letting go of perfection, embracing God's grace in unfinished seasons, and finding faith in the middle of life's messiest moments. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, behind, unseen, or like you're carrying more than you can handle, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone—and that God's grace was never meant only for the moms who have it all together.

Join us as we close out Season 1 with encouragement, reflection, and hope for the road ahead before returning for Season 2 this August.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 691 12 full When You Feel Like You're Losing Yourself: Finding Your Identity Beyond Motherhood When You Feel Like You're Losing Yourself: Finding Your Identity Beyond Motherhood https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/when-you-feel-like-youre-losing-yourself-finding-your-identity-beyond-motherhood/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/when-you-feel-like-youre-losing-yourself-finding-your-identity-beyond-motherhood/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:55:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/d5eb7567-30db-3642-82e6-7abd6d0f041f In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I talk about something many moms quietly struggle with: feeling like they've lost themselves in the middle of motherhood. Between caring for everyone else's needs, managing the mental load, and trying to keep up with the demands of daily life, it's easy to forget that you matter too. Join me as we explore identity, mom guilt, self-care, faith, and how to slowly rediscover the woman God created you to be—without feeling guilty for taking up space in your own life.

]]> In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I talk about something many moms quietly struggle with: feeling like they've lost themselves in the middle of motherhood. Between caring for everyone else's needs, managing the mental load, and trying to keep up with the demands of daily life, it's easy to forget that you matter too. Join me as we explore identity, mom guilt, self-care, faith, and how to slowly rediscover the woman God created you to be—without feeling guilty for taking up space in your own life.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 778 1 11 full Screen Time, Guilt, and Modern Parenting: Raising Kids in a Digital World Without Losing Your Mind Screen Time, Guilt, and Modern Parenting: Raising Kids in a Digital World Without Losing Your Mind https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/screen-time-guilt-and-modern-parenting-raising-kids-in-a-digital-world-without-losing-your-mind/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/screen-time-guilt-and-modern-parenting-raising-kids-in-a-digital-world-without-losing-your-mind/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:55:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/6f6ab9e1-5b4f-3d8e-8204-2e74c8f2e1bd In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I'm talking about one of the biggest sources of modern parenting guilt: screen time. From tablets and YouTube to gaming, phones, and social media, it can feel like parents are being judged no matter what choices they make. Join me as we explore finding balance in a digital world, letting go of perfection, and giving ourselves grace on the days when screens become a survival tool instead of a parenting failure.

]]> In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I'm talking about one of the biggest sources of modern parenting guilt: screen time. From tablets and YouTube to gaming, phones, and social media, it can feel like parents are being judged no matter what choices they make. Join me as we explore finding balance in a digital world, letting go of perfection, and giving ourselves grace on the days when screens become a survival tool instead of a parenting failure.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 791 1 10 full Parenting Without Your Parent: Grief, Growth, and Carrying Them With You Parenting Without Your Parent: Grief, Growth, and Carrying Them With You https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/parenting-without-your-parent-grief-growth-and-carrying-them-with-you/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/parenting-without-your-parent-grief-growth-and-carrying-them-with-you/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:55:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/7ede13a7-cbb9-35a4-95a2-3951016c4393 In this deeply personal episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I’m talking about what it’s like to parent through the grief of losing your own parent. I share my experience of losing my Mom on Mother’s Day in 2021 and the challenges of continuing to raise kids while carrying heartbreak, missing your “go-to” person, and learning how to move forward without them beside you. If you’ve grieved a parent while still trying to show up for your family, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone — and that faith, love, and healing can coexist with grief.

]]> In this deeply personal episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, I’m talking about what it’s like to parent through the grief of losing your own parent. I share my experience of losing my Mom on Mother’s Day in 2021 and the challenges of continuing to raise kids while carrying heartbreak, missing your “go-to” person, and learning how to move forward without them beside you. If you’ve grieved a parent while still trying to show up for your family, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone — and that faith, love, and healing can coexist with grief.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 1101 1 9 full The Mental Load is Real: Carrying it All - And Learning Not Too The Mental Load is Real: Carrying it All - And Learning Not Too https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/the-mental-load-is-real-carrying-it-all-and-learning-not-too/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/the-mental-load-is-real-carrying-it-all-and-learning-not-too/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 05:55:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/ac28b987-ef13-359b-9600-2076c8c255e6 In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we’re talking about the very real mental load moms carry every single day — the invisible planning, remembering, managing, and emotional weight that often goes unseen. We’ll dive into burnout, overwhelm, resentment, asking for help without guilt, and learning to let go of perfection and control. Most importantly, we’ll talk about how God meets us in the middle of the chaos and reminds us that we were never meant to carry it all alone.

]]> In this episode of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos, we’re talking about the very real mental load moms carry every single day — the invisible planning, remembering, managing, and emotional weight that often goes unseen. We’ll dive into burnout, overwhelm, resentment, asking for help without guilt, and learning to let go of perfection and control. Most importantly, we’ll talk about how God meets us in the middle of the chaos and reminds us that we were never meant to carry it all alone.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 630 1 8 full Marriage in the Middle of the Chaos Marriage in the Middle of the Chaos https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/marriage-in-the-middle-of-the-chaos/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/marriage-in-the-middle-of-the-chaos/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 05:55:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/abb4afdd-3702-3c54-a593-f67114a216e5 Episode 7 of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos is all about marriage in the middle of busy family life and learning how to stay connected when everything feels nonstop. In this episode, we talk honestly about communication when you’re both overwhelmed, extending grace to each other during stressful seasons, and finding small, realistic ways to reconnect without adding more pressure. Through faith, practical encouragement, and real-life chaos, this episode is a reminder that strong marriages aren’t built on perfection — they’re built on choosing each other, one small moment at a time.

]]> Episode 7 of Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos is all about marriage in the middle of busy family life and learning how to stay connected when everything feels nonstop. In this episode, we talk honestly about communication when you’re both overwhelmed, extending grace to each other during stressful seasons, and finding small, realistic ways to reconnect without adding more pressure. Through faith, practical encouragement, and real-life chaos, this episode is a reminder that strong marriages aren’t built on perfection — they’re built on choosing each other, one small moment at a time.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 765 1 7 full Band, Dance, Theater… and Living in the Car Band, Dance, Theater… and Living in the Car https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/band-dance-theater%e2%80%a6-and-living-in-the-car/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/band-dance-theater%e2%80%a6-and-living-in-the-car/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 05:55:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/119057d3-1ea7-3fdf-9786-28a42495a73c Episode 6 dives into the beautiful chaos of raising kids in activities — from band and dance to theater and everything in between. Lynn shares the challenges of managing busy schedules, the importance of letting kids pursue their passions, and how even in the middle of the rushing, families can still stay connected through faith, laughter, and intentional everyday moments together.

]]> Episode 6 dives into the beautiful chaos of raising kids in activities — from band and dance to theater and everything in between. Lynn shares the challenges of managing busy schedules, the importance of letting kids pursue their passions, and how even in the middle of the rushing, families can still stay connected through faith, laughter, and intentional everyday moments together.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 749 1 6 full Faith in the Middle of the Mess: How Faith Survives Real-life Motherhood Faith in the Middle of the Mess: How Faith Survives Real-life Motherhood https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/faith-in-the-middle-of-the-mess-how-faith-survives-real-life-motherhood/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/faith-in-the-middle-of-the-mess-how-faith-survives-real-life-motherhood/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/1602d595-e78d-3f06-99ea-4c96e44237f8 In this episode, we talk about what faith really looks like in the middle of everyday motherhood—when life is loud, busy, and far from peaceful. Instead of perfect routines, faith often shows up in small, ordinary moments, quick prayers, and choosing to keep going even when you feel overwhelmed. If your faith feels messy or inconsistent, this episode is a reminder that God is still present, and His grace meets you right where you are.

]]> In this episode, we talk about what faith really looks like in the middle of everyday motherhood—when life is loud, busy, and far from peaceful. Instead of perfect routines, faith often shows up in small, ordinary moments, quick prayers, and choosing to keep going even when you feel overwhelmed. If your faith feels messy or inconsistent, this episode is a reminder that God is still present, and His grace meets you right where you are.

]]> Lynn Cedergren false No 653 1 5 full Mom Guilt and Giving Ourselves Grace Mom Guilt and Giving Ourselves Grace https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/mom-guilt-and-giving-ourselves-grace/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/mom-guilt-and-giving-ourselves-grace/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/1822b5f9-2da3-3f3a-90d3-3e338da76fba Feeling like you’re never doing enough as a mom? In this episode, we talk honestly about mom guilt—where it comes from, how it shows up, and how faith can help us let go of perfection and start giving ourselves the same grace we give our kids.

]]> Feeling like you’re never doing enough as a mom? In this episode, we talk honestly about mom guilt—where it comes from, how it shows up, and how faith can help us let go of perfection and start giving ourselves the same grace we give our kids.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 731 1 4 full ADHD, Anxiety, and Finding Your Brave Voice ADHD, Anxiety, and Finding Your Brave Voice https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/adhd-anxiety-and-finding-your-brave-voice/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/adhd-anxiety-and-finding-your-brave-voice/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/64c2491f-505e-328f-9868-c81f0f31cbf6 In this episode, I share our family’s journey navigating the connection between ADHD and anxiety, including my son’s experience with Selective Mutism. We talk about what anxiety can really look like in kids and how small, brave steps can lead to big growth over time. If you’re parenting a child with anxiety, this episode offers encouragement, understanding, and hope.

]]> In this episode, I share our family’s journey navigating the connection between ADHD and anxiety, including my son’s experience with Selective Mutism. We talk about what anxiety can really look like in kids and how small, brave steps can lead to big growth over time. If you’re parenting a child with anxiety, this episode offers encouragement, understanding, and hope.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 910 1 3 full Parenting Kids with ADHD When Your Brain Works the Same Way Parenting Kids with ADHD When Your Brain Works the Same Way https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/parenting-kids-with-adhd-when-your-brain-works-the-same-way/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/parenting-kids-with-adhd-when-your-brain-works-the-same-way/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/f4d9d6fb-d2b5-307b-b7ac-c9e67c4c35e3 In this episode, Lynn shares what it’s like raising kids with ADHD while realizing her own brain may work the same way, offering an honest look at the challenges, empathy, and unexpected strengths that come with it. Through real-life stories and faith-filled encouragement, she reminds moms to give themselves grace in the middle of the chaos.

]]> In this episode, Lynn shares what it’s like raising kids with ADHD while realizing her own brain may work the same way, offering an honest look at the challenges, empathy, and unexpected strengths that come with it. Through real-life stories and faith-filled encouragement, she reminds moms to give themselves grace in the middle of the chaos.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 695 1 3 full Welcome to the Chaos Welcome to the Chaos https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-the-chaos/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-the-chaos/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/4c8b3702-42df-3245-8320-eec668adcd4f Welcome to Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos! In this first episode, Lynn shares the heart behind the podcast, a bit about her family’s journey with ADHD and anxiety, and how faith shows up in the middle of messy, real-life motherhood.

]]> Welcome to Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos! In this first episode, Lynn shares the heart behind the podcast, a bit about her family’s journey with ADHD and anxiety, and how faith shows up in the middle of messy, real-life motherhood.

]]> Lynncedergren false No 565 1 2 full Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos Intro Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos Intro https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/faith-kids-controlled-chaos-intro/ https://FKCC.podbean.com/e/faith-kids-controlled-chaos-intro/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:34:32 -0500 FKCC.podbean.com/e99b7e50-a2cb-3aeb-9df9-43148257d12e Welcome to Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos! Let me introduce myself and what you can expect from future episodes. Thanks for checking out my podcast! I hope you listen and enjoy!

]]> Welcome to Faith, Kids & Controlled Chaos! Let me introduce myself and what you can expect from future episodes. Thanks for checking out my podcast! I hope you listen and enjoy!

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