So God Made a Mother

Have you ever downplayed something about yourself that’s actually really great? Maybe an accomplishment or skill or a character trait? Rebecca Cooper (author of SIX books!) was guilty of doing precisely that about her writing—until our good friend Brea Schmidt looked her in the eye and called her out. It’s something we often do as women, isn’t it? We struggle to believe in ourselves when the only...

Trigger warning: Death of a child Six-year-old Joey was dying. Kathy Glow knew the cancer growing inside her beloved son’s body would, eventually, take his life, but she didn’t expect it to ravage her faithful heart. She believed in God, in the power of prayer and the fullness of His love—but she was angry. If Jesus heals, why wasn’t He healing her child? It would take years for the answer to sett...

God’s miracles aren’t always grand and flashy—sometimes they’re as simple as a bag of hand-me-down clothes from another mother. That’s what Victoria Riollano learned when she was a young mother with growing boys and a bank account that struggled to stretch far enough for ankles or answers. But as Victoria learned, God provides—and He often nudges others to be part of the story. She recalls that sw...

Richelle Byrne was turning 40 and making plans for the next phase of her life. Her three boys were growing up, her professional life was taking off, and she and her husband were confident their baby days were behind them. But God had other plans. Richelle shares about her unexpected and unlikely pregnancy—and how God used the curveball in all her plans to write a story more beautiful than she coul...

Crystal Fulmer was pregnant with twins, but it wouldn’t end with two babies in her arms. A diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome started a cascade of medical challenges, both physical and mental—and left the young wife and mom paralyzed with heartache and a feeling of hopelessness. But then, God spoke. What happened next is a testimony of faith, hope, and the grace of getting up. Episode...

Becoming a single mom wasn’t in Amy Vanderbeek’s plans. But the young mother found herself struggling to find her footing in that unexpected life—and slipping into a dark place. As she stood in church one Sunday morning, she couldn’t even hear the praise and worship music that once calmed her spirit. That’s when she says God spoke a little tough love straight to her heart—and it set her on a new p...

It was supposed to be a fun-filled family cruise for Charissa Bates and her family. But just a couple of days into the excursion, Charissa’s mom landed in the ship’s sick ward with terrifying, life-threatening symptoms. The hours that followed were filled with waiting and worrying as the family fought to get back on U.S. soil to save her life. Then a chance encounter with a pastor and a whisper fr...

It wasn’t a phone call Jennifer Vail was expecting that Monday morning, but what her OB/GYN said proved to be a miracle—one that gave the young mother her son. On this week’s episode, Jen shares the story of her son’s birth following a traumatic pregnancy, and how her doctor’s dream prompted life-saving action. It’s a story of listening to gut feelings. It’s a story of faith and trust. And it’s a...

“Go with him.” Lisa Appelo heard the whisper as she lay in bed consumed by all the things on her to-do list. She was a busy mom of seven, but her husband, Dan, wanted her to join him on a work trip—a trip she couldn’t see how to make happen. But when God nudged her to go, the three days that followed proved to be irreplaceable in ways she could never have imagined. We talk with Lisa about how life...

Intuition. A gut feeling. The hairs on the back of your neck standing up. Unexplainable peace. Call it what you like, but many of you have experienced what Leslie calls God whispers—and in Season 2 of the So God Made a Mother Podcast, you’ll hear the incredible stories behind them.  It’s a series we’re calling Whispers , and in Episode 1, Leslie and Carolyn share the origin story of Her View...

Leslie and Carolyn look back at Season 1 of the podcast, take a trip down Christmas memory lane, and look forward to a new series in Season 2. Oh, and Leslie cries (duh).  Episode links: Follow So God Made a Mother on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for exclusive podcast emails here Order your copy of So God Made a Mother here Follow Her View From Home on Facebook and Instagram Follow Leslie o...

What’s inside the heart of a mother? Our good friend and So God Made a Mother contributor Kierra Tate Henderson gives us a glimpse of its beauty in this honest conversation about raising four Black sons. What is her prayer, both for her family and for all of us as we approach a new year full of promise and potential?  Join us for honest talk and a life-giving dose of the beauty Kierra adds to...

As mothers, we juggle a lot: schedules, careers, kids, partners…and sometimes, our own mental health. Her View From Home Creative Director Casey Huff joins the podcast to talk about the mental load of motherhood when mental health is involved. She opens up about her struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety, what it’s really like to see a therapist, and why having someone you can let your gu...

They say kids don’t come with a manual—but what if teenagers did? You might call author, mom of five, and all around delightful human Amy Betters-Midtvedt a walking, talking resource for raising teens. She shares some of the mistakes she’s made navigating those years so many parents fear, and what she thinks is the most important skill to keep in your teen tool belt.  There’s beauty in this s...

As Thanksgiving nears, gratitude gets all the attention—but sometimes life is hard and feeling thankful feels impossible. How do you make space for both gratitude and grief? Kelsey Scism shares her powerful story of loss and love, and tells us how God used it to draw her closer—and how He can do the same in your own seasons of heartache. Episode links: Follow Kelsey on Facebook , Instagram and her...

When your mom is in heaven, the holiday season can feel impossible to face. Mande Saitta knows that grief all too well—she lost her mom just weeks before the holidays three years ago. What does that first Thanksgiving or Christmas feel like without your mother? How do you manage the grief and still leave room for joy? How does a motherless daughter desperately heal her hurting heart? Whether you s...

What is it like to be a military family in today’s world? Emily Solberg is a wife and a mom who knows firsthand—and she joins the podcast to give us a glimpse into the mental load of military motherhood. Plus we talk about the age-old idea of mothers juggling it all. Are we really doing it all, or is there a facade we still need to break through…and how the heck do we do that anyway? It’s time for...

The day Celeste Yvonne quit drinking, she thought she might have been dying. That moment brought clarity to the young mother and wife—and sparked a passion to shed light on the pervasive mommy wine culture and its dangerous effects on overwhelmed and under supported mothers. As the holidays near, the pressure to drink can intensify. Learn what you can do as you head to or host holiday parties, and...

Mothers are givers—but they need to take care of themselves too. Brea Schmidt joins the podcast to talk about self-care, and why women owe it to themselves to make it a priority in their lives.  But what does self-care actually look like, and when on earth will I find the time for it in my busy life? Brea shares some simple steps that can make a big impact—no spa day required—and reveals the...

You loved the bestselling book, now meet the women behind the stories! So God Made a Mother author and Her View From Home founder Leslie Means teams up with editor-in-chief Carolyn Moore to kick off the So God Made a Mother Podcast. Get ready to be inspired, have a few laughs, and learn how Season 1 is going to connect you to friends you didn’t know you needed. Follow So God Made a Mother on Faceb...

Welcome to the So God Made a Mother Podcast! Tune in to connect with women through the power of stories, inspired by the bestselling book So God Made a Mother . Her View From Home founder Leslie Means and Editor Carolyn Moore invite you to join them weekly, starting in October. Follow So God Made a Mother on Facebook and Instagram . Sign up for exclusive podcast emails here ! Order your copy of So...