Have you ever felt like you just needed a few days where absolutely nothing went wrong?

Between family responsibilities, unexpected challenges, grief, and everything else life throws our way, sometimes it really does feel like it's always something.

But what happens when we become so accustomed to things going wrong that we start expecting trouble, even during the peaceful moments?

In this episode of Lessons From the Farm, Nicki shares an honest look at emotional exhaustion, the invisible weight of worry, and something she's been learning about trusting God with an uncertain future.

Through Matthew 6:25–34, we'll take a closer look at what Jesus actually teaches about anxiety, why He points us toward the birds and flowers, and what it means to seek God's kingdom when life feels anything but peaceful.

We'll also explore the difference between being responsible and trying to control outcomes, and how Philippians 4 teaches us to bring our worries to God instead of allowing them to consume our thoughts.

One truth to take with you this week:

You don't need to live tomorrow twice.

You can care deeply about the people you love without carrying every possible outcome today.

• Matthew 6:19–34 — God's provision, worry, and seeking His kingdom

• Matthew 6:11 — Give us today our daily bread

• Philippians 4:6–9 — Prayer, peace, and renewing our thoughts

• John 16:33 — Taking heart in the One who has overcome the world

Am I seeking God's kingdom first, or am I seeking a life where nothing can go wrong?

If you've been feeling emotionally exhausted or carrying concerns about a tomorrow you haven't lived yet, this conversation is for you.

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Two Decades Apart, One Farm: A Conversation with My Daughter Taylor

What happens when a woman in her twenties and a woman in her forties answer the same questions? Well, we're about to find out.

My daughter Taylor joins me on Lessons from the Farm for a conversation inspired by your questions. We're talking about social media, parenting teenagers, what helped us stay close, and whether we see each other as the capable women we are—or still get stuck seeing "my mom" and "my little girl."

We're also comparing a few habits, sharing what we admire about each other, and talking about what we're learning about trusting God in our different decades.

Whether you're raising a teenage daughter, navigating an adult relationship with your mom, or wondering if women in their forties have everything figured out, pull up a chair.

In this conversation:

• How social media affects us at different ages.

• What a mom intended—and what her daughter actually needed.

• What we would keep or change about the teenage years.

• Where we might underestimate each other.

Things we mentioned:

Taylor's IG

Bio Ionic Curling Iron

Have a question you'd like us to answer in a future conversation? Send me a message on Instagram @nickikoziarz. We'd love to hear from you.

Lessons from the Farm is back, and I'm returning with a story that has been especially close to my heart this week.

A few months ago, our cow Juniper lost her calf. We couldn't explain what had happened or take away her distress. But when she was reunited with her older calf, we watched her begin to settle. After losing a dear friend to cancer this week, I've found myself thinking about Juniper—and the comfort of being near someone or something familiar when life feels painfully different.

Coming back to this podcast is one of those things for me. In this episode, I'm sharing both stories and reflecting on Jesus's invitation in Matthew 11:28–30 to come to Him when we're weary and burdened. I'm still finding the words for this loss. If you're carrying grief or walking through a difficult change, I hope this conversation gives you a little room to breathe.

Scripture: Matthew 11:28–30

A question to carry with you: What familiar, life-giving thing could you return to this week?