34. Whitney Newby: Lift Your Eyes - Finding God's Presence in Life's Chaos

This Devoted Life

The divine moments hidden in motherhood's chaos come alive in our conversation with Whitney Newby, founder of Brighter Day Press and author of "Lift Your Eyes." Whitney's transition from nurse to entrepreneur reveals how unexpected detours can become our greatest purpose.
When the pandemic halted her nursing career in 2020, Whitney transformed her family's morning time routine into resources that now serve countless homeschool families. The business has flourished to where her husband left his worship pastor role to join her full-time, showcasing their complementary partnership in both business and homeschooling their four children.
Whitney's storytelling captivates as she shares receiving a left foot-shaped cookie cutter—exactly matching her unborn son's suspected club foot—with words from Psalm 139 at her gender reveal party. This remarkable confirmation that God sees our deepest fears demonstrates His intimate involvement in our lives.
For the daily struggles of motherhood, Whitney offers practical wisdom through concepts like saying "change of assignment" when interrupted and praying aloud with children during stressful moments. Her perspective transforms mundane tasks into meaningful participation in God's ongoing work of creating order from chaos.
Based on Psalm 121, Whitney's devotional addresses forty common motherhood scenarios through God's character as Helper, Provider, Protector, and Shepherd. She reminds us that motherhood's value isn't measured by worldly standards but by faithful presence in the assignment God has given.
Whether you're knee-deep in diapers, navigating the tween years, or anywhere between, this episode will lift your eyes to see God's hand in every interruption, challenge, and ordinary Tuesday morning breakfast. Follow Whitney @brighterdaypress or visit brighterdaypress.com for resources that will enrich your family's faith journey.

Links (may contain affiliate links):
Lift Your Eyes by Whitney Newby
We Shall All Be Changed by Whitney Pipkin
Jesus On Every Page by David Murray

Connect with Whitney:
Website: Brighter Day Press
Instagram: @brighterdaypress

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Whitney Newby (00:00:00)

2. Finding Community in Greenville (00:05:17)

3. From Nursing to Brighter Day Press (00:09:01)

4. Writing "Lift Your Eyes" Devotional (00:12:51)

5. The Left Foot Cookie Cutter Story (00:19:30)

6. Motherhood: Creating Order from Chaos (00:27:38)

7. Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts (00:33:50)