Abraham Lincoln once said, “I regard no man as poor who has had a godly mother.”  Consider me a very wealthy man.  My mom, Linda Jean Trout, has been called “an angel” – and I completely agree.  More than anyone else in my life, she has been the best model I’ve had of someone walking with Jesus.  She also is a family –first person, and has raised 5 children who are all now married and serving the Lord in various ways.  Speaking of marriage, my Mom & Dad have been a great example of perseverance and faithfulness, and this summer will be celebrating their 43^nd wedding anniversary.

Like most of our mothers, she’s someone that I have often taken for granted in my life.  Because my siblings are spread out over 17 years, she was a stay-at-home mom for over 35 years.  I don’t think I will ever fully grasp what that has meant to our family, or the many other sacrifices she has willingly offered along the way.  But I’ve wondered why my appreciation and respect for my mother keeps growing – long after I’ve moved out of the house, gotten married, started raising my own family.

A few months ago, I was interviewing singer-songwriter Randall Goodgame in our studios, and I asked him to share his thoughts on his mother.  His answer also put words around my own sentiments.

My mom is amazing!  She is my biggest fan. She loves me more than I ever knew… until I had my own kids. Once I had my own kids, I told my mom and my dad, “Wow, now I know how much you love me.” I never knew before then.

Well said, Randall.  My thoughts exactly.

But there’s another mom in my life who “wows” me every day.  My wife Laura is also a stay-at-home mom.  I know she works harder than me and gets far less praise.  I see our God honored as she treads through each ordinary day.  My 3 kids will likely never grasp the depth of love that their mom has for them.

What an example of Christ’s love!  My prayer is that my kids grow up, eventually move out, and start families of their own, they will see more clearly how much their mother meant to them and made their lives fuller.


In celebration of Mother’s Day, the current episode of “Under The Radar” features music that celebrates the most under-appreciated  people in this world, Moms!


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written by Dave Trout