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Overworked mom of ten Tricia Goyer thought she had to have it all together. Yet during a season of messiness, failure and chaos, Tricia felt God speaking overwhelming love in her life. In the search for being "heart happy" (living with joy and peace), Tricia found that intentional habits and time invested with God brought the renewal she craved. In this conversation about Tricia's new book, Heart Happy: Staying Centered in God's Love During Chaotic Circumstances, you'll learn:

3:30 What does it mean to have a happy heart?

4:20 Tricia's background starting out as a single mom, getting married, having 10 kids, foster care…

6:50 Don’t interrupt mama when she’s having her Jesus time (cause she needs that Jesus time!!!)

8:00 How to spend time with God when you’re raising young kids and life is crazy

12:45 You don’t have to have the right response exactly when something happens. You can wait and respond later.

13:45 Taking time for soul care - a few ideas to nourish and reset

17:00 There’s nothing you can do to make God love you more (getting out of performance mode)

19:50 Cooking for a BIG family and how to use the time in the kitchen creatively

21:00 Reconciling the hurts of the past with a happy heart - dealing with father wounds

26:30 Specific advice for single moms

Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of many, and wife to John. A USA-Today bestselling author, she has published 75 books. Learn more about her newest book, Heart Happy.

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