Lessons from Autism: Limits & the Kindness of God (with Jessica Hurlbut)

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Some conversations stick with us long after they’re over, and my interview with Jessica Hurlbut, author of Unlimited Motherhood, is one of those.

Her story of parenting children with severe autism, fostering, and adopting is both inspiring and challenging. Jessica’s authenticity and faith in God’s goodness shine through in both her book and our conversation.

As a mother of five, including two children with autism adopted through foster care, Jessica’s journey is filled with struggle and triumph. Her willingness to share the hidden years of motherhood, marked by isolation and relentless challenges, is a testament to her strength and resilience.

One of the most impactful parts of our discussion was Jessica’s emphasis on surrender, trust, and finding beauty in unexpected places. Her unwavering faith in God, even in the darkest moments of motherhood, left a lasting impression on me.

I invite you to listen to the episode linked below to hear Jessica’s powerful insights and experiences. Her story will encourage you to embrace God’s grace and trust Him unconditionally, even when life feels overwhelming.

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In This Episode

[0:35] – Join me for this episode as I interview Jessica Hurlbut, author of Unlimited Motherhood!
[1:33] – Jessica’s journey of mothering children with autism, fostering, and then adopting two young children.
[5:42] – What it was like to walk through eight isolating years as a stay-at-home mom to a child with autism.
[9:33] – I ask Jessica to share how she grieved the loss of what she pictured her life would be.
[11:58] – Our lives are almost always so much different than we envisioned, but also so much better.
[17:11] – What faithfulness looks like in our every day lives.
[18:07] – Motherhood isn’t about controlling outcomes or being a supermom but is about learning deep trust in God.
[22:47] – Jessica shares a powerful story of living radically courageous, even when other people didn’t understand. 
[26:39] – The story isn’t tied up with a neat bow, but it’s a reminder that God doesn’t call us to success but to faithfulness.


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