Meeting God Through the Mothers of Scripture Motherhood is hard. Really hard. Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean know this personally. As moms who have spent decades working with and encouraging other moms, they know the struggles real moms face in our real world. Their survey of more than seven hundred moms revealed that moms experience worry, anger, comparison, escapism, a desire for control, and even heartbreak while raising children. And moms long to connect with God in the midst of it all, but even that can feel like a challenge. That's why we need a well. For centuries, women met daily at neighborhood wells to draw water for their families, meeting a very significant physical need. But these wells were also gathering spaces, providing much-needed community and relationships. Moms at the Well offers a modern-day "well" for mothers―a gathering place to encourage one another, take an honest look at the challenges we face as moms, and experience the God who invites us into a process of spiritual transformation. Through studying women in Scripture, this seven-week Bible study walks through challenges that moms face: When we feel unseen - When we're worried - When we're running from pain - When we're caught in a comparison trap - When we're angry - When we're grasping for control - When our hearts are breaking Moms at the Well includes weekly sessions for groups of any size, access to weekly teaching videos, and five days of individual study and reflection each week. You'll study how God meets you where you are, welcomes you into honest conversation, calls you to trust and obey, transforms and sets you free, and invites you to be an agent of shalom. This refreshing, accessible, and insightful study from trusted Bible teachers will encourage you in your faith. Meet with moms, meet with God, and find much-needed refreshment at the well. "Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean unpack motherhood―in all its unnerving, beautiful, transformative, exhausting, and confusing aspects―under the warm glow of gospel light. The truths are salient, practical, and delivered with a kind transparency that stands in stark contrast to the ways social media and the culture might afflict 'maternal norms' on women. If you feel inadequate raising your children, if you feel like a failure, if you feel like your kids deserve more than you have to offer, Moms at the Well is a balm of encouragement that can transform the way you see yourself, your family, and your loving God." Nancy French, author, storyteller, and investigative journalist "As I began to read Moms at the Well , I was hooked by the introduction! I teach a women's Bible study with lots of young mothers, and I look forward to gifting each of them with a copy of this book! Moms today experience a loneliness and a sense of helplessness that this delightfully honest book recognizes. Based on Scripture and made readable and interactive by design, this book reads like fresh water for thirsty moms!" Robbie Castleman, author of Parenting in the Pew "This book is a remarkable resource for moms, but its fundamental focus on spiritual formation is relevant for everyone. It illuminates how the loving hand of God can shape and refine us through the joys and challenges of parenting. Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean invite us to drink deeply from the well of stories of mothers in the Bible, to reflect on the Holy Spirit's activity in our lives, and to practice spiritual exercises that deepen our connection with God." Tim and Joyce Dalrymple, president and CEO of Christianity Today (Tim) and author and ministry leader (Joyce) "To more fully know God, we need community. To be better mothers to our children, we need community. My friends Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean get that, and they want you to get that too. Their new insights into well-known Bible stories beautifully point us to God and encourage our hearts as we walk out being faithful, loving moms. Collect a group of moms you know―whatever their stage of life―and do this study. You will be grateful you did." Shaunti Feldhahn, author of For Women Only and Find Rest " Moms at the Well has wisdom that is tested in the world, refined by everyday real-life pressures, and crafted into this helpful resource. Thoughtfully and with reliable insights, the authors developed a study that truly meets parents in their deepest questions. The advice is simple and practical―dinnertime questions that help me connect my faith to my kids or applications of sabbath for different ages. The book works (judgment free) for busy parents navigating complicated time―I highly recommend Moms at the Well ." Nikki Toyama-Szeto, executive director of Christians for Social Action "This wise and creative study offers a lifeline for less-than-perfect moms, for those who don't have it all together and struggle with self-doubt, anger, competition, invisibility, need for control, and the like. Tara Edelschic