Feb 16, 2026

Spiritually Dry? Finding God Again as a Busy Mom, with Lynn Jackson.

Hosted By: Candace Nassar

Feeling spiritually dry or overwhelmed in your faith?

In this encouraging conversation, Lynn Jackson shares her personal journey of spiritual dryness and how she learned to reconnect with God through everyday rhythms, inspired by her book The Recipe. Lynn talks about practical ways busy moms can engage with Scripture, the healing power of lament, and how spiritual growth doesn’t have to feel complicated or exhausting. She offers a flexible “recipe” for daily spiritual nourishment designed for real life—especially for mothers juggling family, faith, and full schedules. If you’re a weary mom longing to deepen your relationship with God, this episode will remind you that renewal is possible, one small step at a time.

Takeaways

• Learn why acknowledging spiritual dryness is the first step toward reconnecting with God.

• Lynn shares her honest story of burnout and feeling overwhelmed in ministry—and how God met her there.

• Discover The Recipe, a practical framework to help busy moms rebuild daily faith rhythms and draw closer to God.

• Explore how lamenting before God can bring healing, freedom, and renewed hope.

• Find encouragement that spiritual growth doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—it can happen in small, meaningful moments.

• Get practical ideas for engaging with Scripture, even when you don’t have much time.

• Hear why community matters and how walking with other women can strengthen your faith journey.

• Lynn reminds moms to extend grace to themselves and embrace a gentle, realistic approach to spiritual growth.

• Be inspired by real-life stories of women who’ve reconnected with God through everyday spiritual practices.

• Walk away encouraged by the reminder that God is actively present in your life—even in seasons of weariness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Dryness

03:13 Lynn’s Journey and Family Life

06:01 The Recipe: Finding God in Exhaustion

09:03 Lamenting and God’s Presence

12:04 Simplicity in Spiritual Growth

15:06 The Recipe Explained

17:58 Practical Steps to Engage with Scripture

20:58 Real-Life Applications of the Recipe

24:06 Encouragement for Overwhelmed Moms

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Resources

Lynn Jackson, “The Recipe” Book

Thrive Leadership Foundation Website

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