The Warrior Mama Podcast

What happens when the thing you're good at becomes the thing that defines you—and God asks you to lay it down? In this episode, Bethany sits down with author, podcaster, and content creator Blake Guichet, known as The Girl Named Blake, for an honest conversation about identity in Christ, surrendering control, and learning to prioritize what matters most in motherhood, marriage, and ministry. Blake...

What if the struggles you're facing in motherhood and marriage aren't just about what's happening today—but about what you've been carrying since childhood? In this episode, Bethany sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and speaker Sally Livingston to talk about how our past experiences shape our identity, relationships, and the way we parent our children. Drawing from mor...

What if God isn't asking you to work harder for Him—but inviting you to come closer and know His Heart? In this episode, Bethany sits down with author Stasi Eldredge to talk about her new book, The Ladder of Love , and the invitation to move beyond simply knowing about God into a deeper, more personal relationship with Him. Stasi shares how her own hunger for more of God led her on a decades-long...

What if the season that feels like it's holding you back is actually the season God is using to prepare you for what's next? In this episode, Bethany sits down with author Jenessa Wait to talk about identity, motherhood, waiting on God, and moving forward in faith when His promises feel far away. Jenessa shares the heart behind her book, Moving with God: Nine Keys to Get Unstuck and Step Boldly in...

What if the life God is calling you to isn't about doing more—but being faithful with what He's already placed in front of you? In this episode, Bethany sits down with Dina Deleasa-Gonsar to talk about identity, motherhood, calling, and learning to recognize the significance of the everyday work God has given us. Dina shares her journey from school counselor to food television, cookbook author, wi...

What if growing closer to Jesus in motherhood isn't about finding more time—but inviting Him into the time you already have? In this episode, Bethany sits down with author Chelsey DeMatteis to talk about her book, Mercy in the Margin: 52 Devotions to Encounter Jesus in the Mix-Up, Mess-Up, and Marvelous Moments of Motherhood. Chelsey shares how motherhood taught her that meeting with God doesn't r...

What if bedtime fears could become an opportunity to teach your child how to trust God? In this episode, Bethany sits down with her daughter-in-law Chloe to share the story behind Sleeping Fearless , a children's book created to help kids face fear, worry, and anxiety with the truth of God's Word. Born from Bethany's own experience helping her children through difficult bedtimes, Sleeping Fearless...

Can ordinary moments shape extraordinary faith in your children? In this episode, Bethany sits down with Elise Orozco, founder of Raising Rock, to explore how parents can intentionally build biblical character in their children one conversation at a time. From playground conflicts and messy kitchens to cultural headlines and bedtime questions, Elise shares how God transformed her view of parenting...

Can discipline become one of the greatest opportunities to share the gospel with your children? In this special episode, Bethany is joined by her husband, Troy Kimsey, for an honest conversation about how God transformed their approach to parenting. Rather than simply raising well-behaved children, they share how the Lord taught them to pursue something much deeper—a child's heart. Together, Betha...

Can shame keep you from believing who God says you are? In this powerful episode, Bethany sits down with author, speaker, and Bible teacher Tori Masters for an honest conversation about breaking free from shame, healing from past wounds, and discovering your true identity through the truth of God's Word. Drawing from her own testimony, Tori shares how hidden shame, fear, and a performance-driven f...

Can busy moms grow spiritually without finding hours of uninterrupted “quiet time”? In this encouraging episode, Bethany sits down with author and Bible teacher Hanna Seymour to discuss her book, Everyday Spiritual Habits: Small, Simple Ways to Transform Your Faith, Starting Now. Hanna explains how small “seed habits” can help mothers walk with Jesus in the middle of laundry, diaper changes, bath...

Welcome to the new season of the Warrior Mama Podcast — and welcome back to the kitchen table. This fall, we're talking about one thing: identity . Who you are in Christ, what that means for how you parent, and how to stop letting the enemy convince you that your worth as a mom is tied to your performance. In this season premiere, Bethany opens with a vision for what Warrior Motherhood is building...

Welcome to the kitchen table, mama. This episode kicks off the Be The Voice Warrior Mama Podcast Tour — and we couldn't think of a more fitting place to start than under a centuries-old oak tree at the ROOTED Conference, surrounded by women learning what it means to become "oaks of righteousness." In this live Q&A, Bethany sits down with a circle of moms — young moms, seasoned moms, single mom...

Tantrums, strong moods, and big feelings are part of growing up. In this episode, Bethany talks about how we can walk with our children in these moments, pointing them to Jesus with kindness, mercy, and grace. We explore how to meet children where they are, remember their perspective, and share God’s Word in practical ways. Bethany emphasizes following God’s pattern of love, using undistracted tim...

In this episode, Bethany speaks directly to the heart of motherhood and the weight, purpose, and calling within it. In seasons of exhaustion, doubt, or comparison, it is easy to lose sight of what our role truly is. This conversation is a reminder to come back to the foundation. God has given you this role with intention. You were created first for relationship with Him, and from that relationship...

Bethany dives into how we can bring life, purpose, and direction to our parenting by looking at where our children are in their spiritual journey. She talks about meeting our kids where they are and asking God for wisdom to guide us in walking alongside them. In this episode, Bethany explores the different ages and stages of childhood—from preschool through the teen years and shares practical ways...

In this episode, Bethany shares the five pillars she returns to in her role as a mother. These pillars serve as anchor points during seasons when motherhood feels heavy or when it’s hard to stay in tune. Bethany talks about the importance of remembering that our children are souls in need of a Savior and how that truth shapes a gentle, grounded approach to parenting. She shares why asking for God’...

In this episode, Bethany joins the conversation to talk honestly about discipline, especially the seasons when it feels constant, exhausting, and emotionally heavy. She shares from her own experience of walking through a season where her children were triggering frustration and anger, and how isolating that can feel as a parent. Bethany names the reality of being worn down by repeated correction a...

There are endless opinions on what it means to be a “good mom,” and it’s easy to let outside voices and debates creep into our homes. Bethany explores how to root your parenting in the gospel, not the noise. She shares how to stay grounded in God’s Word, hold the gospel high in your home, and resist the pressure to measure up to everyone else’s standards. Bethany also emphasizes the power of our w...

In this episode, Bethany is joined by her husband Troy to talk about disobedience in children and what parents actually do in the moment it shows up. They speak honestly about mistakes they’ve made and what 27 years of parenting has taught them. Disobedience isn’t treated as surprising or alarming. It’s named as a normal part of raising kids and something parents should expect. Bethany and Troy ta...

As the new year begins, Bethany invites parents to pause and reflect on a deeper question: Do we have a clear, God given vision for where our children are going? In this episode, Bethany explores what it means to seek God’s perspective in parenting and trust that He has uniquely designed each parent for the children they are raising. God knows our children intimately, is fully attentive to their l...

In this final episode before Christmas, Bethany opens Isaiah 9 and talks through what it means to call Jesus the Lord of Hosts. She explains the passage in a clear, grounded way and reflects on what God’s zeal actually looks like in real life, not just in scripture. If you are heading into Christmas feeling like you have done all the planning, all the hosting, and all the preparing, yet still wond...

The holidays can be messy. Between hurried schedules, unexpected conflicts, and moments that don’t go as planned, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This special re-air is part of a six-episode series exploring the names of Jesus. In this episode, Bethany reflects on Jesus as our Intercessor. Just as a child might step in to defend a sibling after an accident, Jesus speaks on our behalf before God. He...

This special re-air is part of a six-episode series exploring the names of Jesus. Each episode is designed to help you navigate the tensions, overwhelm, and unexpected chaos that often come with the Christmas season. In this episode, Bethany dives into scripture to unpack what it means that Jesus is our Living Water. Understanding this name requires seeing the vital role water played for the Hebre...

This special re-air is part of a six-episode series focused on the names of Jesus. Each episode is designed to help you navigate the tensions, overwhelm, and unexpected chaos that often come with the Christmas season. In this episode, Bethany explores why Jesus is called the Great Shepherd and what this name means for us today. During the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in lists and busyness,...