HeyJaredMakin' Macon: Encouragement in Chaos
Life can feel loud, messy, and just plain too much. I’m Susan Raynor—pastor’s wife, current homeschooling mama, and writer at makinmacon.com—offering real, faith-filled encouragement for women juggling marriage, motherhood, homemaking, and ministry.
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The Shepherd in the Field: Learning to Seek God’s Heart (opens the original)
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Before David was ever a king, he was a shepherd faithfully serving in a quiet field where very few people ever noticed him. Yet while others overlooked him, God was shaping a heart that would one day lead a nation. In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , we’re talking about the hidden seasons of life and the quiet places where God often does His deepest work. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, wondered if your ordinary faithfulness matters, or quietly asked, “Lord, do You really s
Protecting Your Time with God: Choosing What Matters Most (opens the original)
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Have you ever found yourself praying while driving to work, worshipping while making dinner, or whispering a tired prayer before you fall asleep—only to wonder if it was enough? In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , I’m sharing what God taught me during some of the busiest seasons of my life. There were years when balancing work, motherhood, ministry, and everyday responsibilities left me longing for more time with Him. I kept waiting for life to slow down, only to discover t
When Life Gets Loud Again: Keeping God First in Busy Seasons (opens the original)
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Have you ever felt guilty because your quiet time didn’t look the way you thought it should? In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , I’m talking about one of the biggest struggles many Christian women face but rarely say out loud— how do we keep God first when life gets busy? Whether you’re balancing motherhood, work, ministry, homeschooling, or simply the everyday responsibilities that seem to fill every hour, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling short. I’ve been there too. I
When the Waiting Gets Heavy: Staying at the Feet of Jesus (opens the original)
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Have you ever found yourself growing weary while waiting on God? Maybe you’ve prayed. Maybe you’ve trusted. Maybe you’ve done everything you know to do, yet the answer still hasn’t come. The waiting feels heavy, and you’re wondering how to keep moving forward when you can’t see what God is doing. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what God has taught me about staying at the feet of Jesus during seasons of waiting. We’ll talk about why prayer matters, how Proverbs 3:5-6 has anchored my faith through
When Faith Reaches a Crossroads: Choosing to Trust God While You Wait (opens the original)
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Have you ever found yourself wondering if God is still working while you’re waiting? In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about faith, waiting, and trusting God through seasons that didn’t make sense. Over the years, I’ve discovered that every believer eventually reaches a crossroads—a place where faith stops being something we talk about and becomes something we choose. It’s the moment when we must decide whether we’ll continue trusting God even when we don’t understand what He’s d
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