About this episode
This episode discusses the discernment process for Catholic moms considering having another baby.
Should you have another baby… or not? This is one of the most tender and weighty discernment questions a Catholic mom can face. If you're waking up thinking about another baby… If your heart feels pulled toward growing your family… Or if you feel confused because your husband isn't on the same page… Let's slow it down. In this episode, we talk about: Whether desire for a baby comes from the Lord A simple prayer to clarify your heart How to approach this conversation with your husband What to do if one spouse wants a baby and the other doesn't How to examine your reasons for saying "yes" or "no" Fear vs. discernment Infertility, hyper-fertility, and trusting God in both This decision is not just about logistics. It's about desire. It's about trust. It's about sainthood. God is not a trickster. He does not give holy desires without unity. And He does not give us a spirit of fear. Whether your path is another baby, waiting, or something unexpected — He is forming you through it. You are not alone in this discernment. He is with you. 💜 Sterling
People in this episode
Host: Sterling Jaquith
Topics covered
- family planning
- discernment
- Catholic motherhood
- communication with spouse
- trust in God
- desire for children
Keywords
- another baby
- Catholic mom
- family growth
- desire
- trust
- infertility
- hyper-fertility
- discernment
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