# 126- Helping Moms Move from Checklist Religion into Relational Faith with Desiree Taylor

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Published: 2026-04-23T09:32:00+00:00
Episode link: https://frontparkingspot.podbean.com/e/from-legalism-to-living-a-mom-s-journey-to-thriving-in-jesus/
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## Resource

On this episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast, host Jennifer Bosma welcomes Desiree Taylor — first-time author, speaker, mentor, wife and mom of two — to talk about living a relationship with Jesus when motherhood and life aren’t neat. Desiree, who is deaf and uses bilateral cochlear implants, shares how her faith grew out of legalism into a living, messy, authentic relationship with Christ. Listen for Desiree’s personal story: growing up in a strict, religious environment, becoming a young mom, walking through seasons of isolation and depression, and parenting two adult sons (one walking with the Lord and one who has been a prodigal). She explains how the hard parts of her life — including her disability — deepened her dependence on God and became powerful tools for empathy, perseverance, and ministry. Topics covered include practical ways to model faith for your children (quiet times that happen in the middle of life, not just in private), how to apologize and model humility when parenting, and why it’s okay for a mom’s faith to be messy and visible. Desiree also talks about learning to draw near to God during seasons of doubt, using worship and consistent prayer to shut out competing voices, and seeing God answer the “whys” in time. Desiree describes the calling behind her book, Created to Relate: Living Beyond Religion — an 8–10 year journey of writing and healing intended to help moms move from checklist religion into relational faith, avoid regrets, and parent with freedom. She offers encouragement and mentorship for faith-based moms who want practical, heart-level ways to grow spiritually and influence their families. Key takeaways: faith can be lived aloud amid messy motherhood; disability and hard seasons can deepen dependence on God; the best testimony ma…

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