# 30 Year Steep: Mother's Day Reflection

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Podcast: [Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heart-of-the-matter-radio-podcast-6455)
Published: 2026-05-07T19:31:00+00:00
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## Resource

Have you ever felt you were in a season of "steeping" while you waited? In this special Mother's Day episode, Cynthia L Simmons invites you to grab a cup of hot tea and step back 1700 years into history to discover the life of one of the most resilient mothers who ever lived: St Monica. The world remembers her son, Augustine of Hippo, yet few people realize the thirty years of tears she shed before she saw the harvest of her prayers. Maybe you are navigating a storm of your own or have a prodigal you long to see return. Just like a good cup of tea, the most profound impact takes time to develop. You'll enjoy the encouragement and comfort as you listen.

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