Parenting comes with a lot of expectations, but have you ever stopped to ask where they come from? On this episode of This Is Woman’s Work , we unpack the myth of “the good mother” with Nancy Reddy , author of The Good Mother Myth . Nancy shares her personal experience of confronting the unrealistic ideal of motherhood: endlessly patient, always available, and completely selfless. She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr. Spock. Nancy explains how bad science from the past continues to haunt modern parenting, creating pressure, guilt, and shame for today’s mothers. But this conversation is about more than debunking myths—it’s about empowerment. Because when you prioritize what matters and let go of perfectionism, you’re not just doing woman’s work—you’re modeling it. Connect with Nancy: Newsletter: https://nancyreddy.substack.com/ Book: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-good-mother-myth-9781250336644/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.o.reddy/ Essay: I Was Promised That The “Golden Hour” Would Make Me A Mom: https://slate.com/human-interest/2022/04/golden-hour-c-section-bonding-attachment-baby-friendly-hospitals.html Related Podcast Episodes: 126 / The Parenting Map with Dr. Shefali 090 / Unmasking Modern Motherhood with Katherine Wintsch 155 / Executive Motherhood with Ashley Quinto Powell Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
Village Church Annandale is a creative and friendly Christian Church in the heart of Annandale in Sydney's inner west. Join Dominic Steele, Jon Kwan and other guest teachers for Sunday bible talks, plus on weekdays a five minute daily 'Daily Bible Time.'
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An encouragement today for Christians to remain in Jesus having strong confidence of his return rejoicing at the privilege of being the children of God.Von Dominic Steele
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We are often tempted to love the things of the world and listen to the lies of the antichrists. In today's passage, John warns his readers against the dangers of these spiritual threats and urges them to remain in Christ because they have all that they need: the truth and the Spirit.Von Jeffri Chiam
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A mistake you could make when thinking about the crucifixion of Jesus, is to think that Jesus was somehow a victim. But this is far from the case. Even though Judas, Peter, the crowds and disciples all fail him, we see Jesus spectacularly in control and acting to fulfil scripture. However, there’s a lesson for us from each of the disciple’s actions…
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Today we are on Holy Ground as we eavesdrop on a private conversation between God the Father and God the Son as they discuss the plan to save the world. Dominic Steele takes us to Matthew 26:36-44 and the Garden of Gethsemane and there are lessons about the nature of the godhead, the relations between members of the trinity, Forgiveness, Salvation.…
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There is a line of tantalising joy in today's bible reading as Jesus promises his followers that he won't drink wine again until he drinks it with them (us!) in heaven! But there's a super confronting line as well for the person who betrays Jesus. Join us at Village Church.Von Dominic Steele
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Today in the last moment of public teaching before his death, we are listening to Jesus on final judgement. And Jesus speaks with clarity about the DNA of those who follow him.Von Dominic Steele
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We are thinking today about the talents that God has given us and how we might best use them in his service.Von Dominic Steele
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For our first Sunday of our 2025 vision series Ben, Tom and Fiona will be leading us as we think together how we can best approach 'Glorifying God by seeing Annandale and our surrounds growing as disciples of Jesus.' Dominic Steele will teach on 'Being Ready and Taking Responsibility'.Von Dominic Steele
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On the last Sunday of the school term we finish with a word of assurance from the Apostle John. There's an assurance that we don't have to sin.Von Ben McEachen
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Today at Village we are delighted to welcome our missionary family Samuel and Emily Loa-Ferreira. Samuel is teaching on the work of the Holy Spirit.Von Samuel Loa-Ferreira
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Today at Village Brett Hall helps us think about the privilege it is that we can come before God in prayer and what has to happen so that we can come before God in prayer.Von Brett Hall
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Today at Village we explore what it is to live without hypocrisy. To face up to the wrong that we have done and to ask God to forgive us. And then the joy and fellowship that comes from receiving full pardon from God.Von Alex Hitchcock
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How might we have real fellowship and joy. John's first letter gives us a clue. Join us as Alex Hitchcock helps us understand the crucial first four verses.Von Alex Hitchcock
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At Village Church there’s a strong emphasis on being known, loved, in Christ and playing our part in Christ’s team. Today we reach the last chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans and Paul shows us a focused team ministry.Von Dominic Steele
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The call of God is for Christians to be united not just in our personal relationships but in praise of our Heavenly Father. This will have all sorts of practical outworkings in our everyday relationships and in our intentional actions to entrepreneurially promote Christ’s mission.Von Dominic Steele
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How can Christians be united when we are each so different. Dominic Steele takes us to the Apostle Paul’s teachings to the church in Rome - which was at risk of splitting between two massive factions. Romans 14.Von Dominic Steele
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