Episode 121: Hidden Pride & Becoming a Step-Mum - Janneke Kirikiri, Part 1

In this episode of Outside of Sunday, we’re sitting down with Janneke - a fellow Christian podcaster whose faith took on new depth when pride was revealed in her heart and the unexpected journey of becoming a step-mum later in life. 

Raised in a strong Christian home, Janneke wrestled with pride in her so-called “faithfulness,” only to be gently humbled by God and refined through deep study of His Word.

She opens up about her season of singleness and the unique joys and challenges of entering a blended family - from building trust with her step-child to navigating life with her first baby added to the mix. Whether you're in a blended family, walking alongside someone who is, or even if this topic doesn’t seem directly relevant, Janneke’s honesty, wisdom, and God-honouring perspective will bless you just as it blessed me.

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0:00 – Coming Up
1:00 – Welcome & Introducing Janneke
3:36 – Growing Up in a Christian Home
4:33 – When Pride Hides in “Faithfulness”
5:34 – Deepening Her Faith Through the Word
6:33 – A Testimony of Generational Faith
8:31 – Singleness, Dating, and Marriage Later in Life
14:57 – Becoming a Step-Mum: Real Talk on Blended Families
18:53 – Building a Bond with a Step-Child
22:30 – Gaining Trust as a Step-Parent
25:41 – What God Has Shown Janneke Through Step-Parenting
28:37 – Welcoming Her First Baby
32:01 – Encouragement from the Birth-Father to Step-Parents