The ministry has ended, but God’s work continues.
learn more about the ministry’s closure from our co-founders
A note from Emily and Laura,
co-founders of Risen Motherhood.
If you’ve landed here, you may be wondering what Risen Motherhood was—and why this website looks the way it does now.
Maybe someone handed you one of our books.
Maybe you stumbled across an old podcast episode or interview.
Maybe you heard the name in passing and came looking for more.
We’re glad you’re here.
Risen Motherhood began in 2016 as a small, unexpected project between two moms trying to make sense of motherhood in light of the gospel. We were sisters-in-law, friends, and young mothers ourselves—recording early-morning conversations, stacking mics on books in our basements, and pressing “publish” without much of a plan beyond obedience to what God seemed to be asking of us next.
We assumed it would be short-lived.
But God had other plans…
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Laura Wifler
Laura Wifler is a poet, educator, and bestselling author of books for both adults and children. As former co-founder of Risen Motherhood—now closed—Laura has long offered Christian women a place to feel seen in the midst of ordinary life. Connect with her on social media.
Emily Jensen
Emily Jensen is an author, a podcaster, and the cofounder and former content director of the Risen Motherhood ministry. She is the coauthor of Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments and the author of He Is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel Weak. Emily lives in central Iowa with her husband and their five children. Connect with her on social media.