Gather Moms

What kind of summer mom are you? In this episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off with a little nostalgia, a lively game of “pick your side,” and then dive into the summer mom types that every woman will recognize — in herself and in her friends. Whether you’re the Pool Mom, the Survival Mode Mom, or somewhere in between, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to be someone you’re not and l...

Summer is almost here — and if we’re honest, it’s a little bit of everything. Slower mornings and pool days on one hand, no schedule and sweaty chaos on the other. In this episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off the Gather Moms Summer Series by talking about what actually makes or breaks a mom’s summer — and how to set yourself up for a season you’ll actually enjoy. In This Episode We’re breaking down...

It’s here. The finale. And yes — we finally dropped the jingle. To close out the Bible Moms season Kate and Rebecca recap every single woman they’ve covered this season, share some of the most moving listener responses from the series, and remind every mom listening of the one thing that ties all 12 stories together: God doesn’t make mistakes, and He placed you exactly where you are on purpose. Fr...

We’re in the home stretch — and this episode might be the most unexpected one yet. As the Bible Moms series winds down, Kate and Rebecca play the most fun trivia game of the season (Jochebed’s theme song is Let It Go and we will not be taking questions), before landing on the woman — or rather, the Person — behind every mother’s heart. In Luke 13, Jesus compares himself to a hen gathering her chic...

Is the holiest, best Christian mom a stay at home mom? Depending on your context, this may be the messaging you have heard and maybe struggled with. It  might be that you love your job, you need to help your family financially, or you are a better mom when you work outside of the home. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca travel to Greece,  literally and biblically,  to meet...

She didn’t go on a missionary journey. She didn’t preach to a crowd. She didn’t write a letter that would become Scripture. She raised a son who did. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca uncover the story of two women you’ve probably skimmed right past — Lois and Eunice, the grandmother and mother of Timothy. With only one verse of Scripture to their name, these women are eas...

She’s been misidentified for 14 centuries. Today we set the record straight. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca study one of the most misunderstood women in all of scripture — Mary Magdalene. Was she really a prostitute? What does it mean that seven demons were cast out of her? And why was the most important message in human history entrusted to a woman whose testimony wasn...

She knelt before Jesus and asked for the wrong thing. And then she stayed — all the way to the cross. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca study Salome, the mother of James and John — two of Jesus’ 12 disciples. She’s bold, she’s ambitious for her sons, and she dares to ask Jesus for their seats of power in his kingdom. Jesus says no. But here’s the thing: she didn’t leave. S...

Have you ever felt like you’re faithfully showing up — but nobody sees it? In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca dive into one of the most overlooked women in the entire Bible: Anna the Prophetess (Luke 2:36-38). She only gets three verses. She’s never in the Christmas pageant. And yet every single detail Luke includes about her is loaded with meaning most people have never se...

If you grew up in church, you probably heard Bathsheba’s name but not her whole story. In this episode of Bible Moms, Kate and Rebecca pull back the curtain on one of scripture’s most misunderstood women and discover she is far more than a f

What kind of mom risks her life to protect her family? A courageous one. In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series with the unlikely story of Rahab — a woman with a messy past who makes one bold decision that changes her family’s future forever. Her story (Joshua 2) unfolds as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land. Two spies arrive in Jericho, and Rahab hid...

What kind of mom puts her baby in a river? A faithful one. In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series with the powerful story of Jochebed — Moses’ mother — and what her courage teaches us about doing what we can… and trusting God with the rest. Her story (Exodus 1:22–2:10) unfolds under a terrifying decree: every Hebrew baby boy is to be thrown into the Nile. Joc...

Motherhood reveals our insecurities. One minute we feel confident and steady, and the next we’re wondering if we’re the “less than” version of someone else. In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series by stepping into the complicated, emotional story of Leah—a woman who knew what it felt like to be overlooked, unloved, and second best. Leah’s story (Genesis 29–30)...

Motherhood is full of moments that make us laugh—sometimes out of pure joy, and sometimes because life feels too ridiculous not to. In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series by stepping into the story of Sarah, a woman who waited decades for God’s promise and laughed when it finally seemed too impossible to believe. Sarah’s story (Genesis 12–25) reads like a Net...

We’re in our Bible Moms series and going all the way back to the beginning—to Eve, the first mother, and the first moment everything broke. Together, we zoom out to see the big story of Scripture and zoom in on a truth every mom needs: when shame enters the picture, God doesn’t pull away—He moves closer. Through Eve’s story in Genesis 1–3, we explore how shame began, why we instinctively try to co...

January is chaos. February is clarity. And this year, the Gather Moms team is doing something different. In this season-opening episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off a brand-new year (and a brand-new season!) by proposing something radical for moms: What if your New Year didn’t start until February? After the sugar crashes, the school reset, the burnout, and the abandoned resolutions, February is whe...

It’s our second Christmas episode, and this week we’re talking all about the Magi, Mary & Joseph, unexpected guests, and what real hospitality looks like when you’re a mom with a busy house and a messy life. Spoiler: it’s not candles, curated charcuterie, or having your pillows karate-chopped just right. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The part of the Christmas story we hardly ever talk abou...

Moms — we made it!! We’re celebrating 200 episodes of the Gather Moms podcast AND kicking off Christmas together! Whether you’ve been with us since those early COVID-era episodes or you just found us last week, we are so grateful you’re here. In this milestone episode, we’re unwrapping favorite gifts, Christmas hilarity, biblical truths, and some deeply meaningful encouragement for the season. Big...

Middle school: just hearing the words can make moms nervous. The awkward years, the big emotions, the constant change—it’s a lot. But what if this season could actually be one of the most meaningful and transformative for our kids? In this episode, Rebecca Bradford (teacher, author, and mom of three) shares her heart for middle schoolers and the lessons she’s learned both in the classroom and at h...

Infidelity, widowhood, and single momming.  We’re talking with Retha Nichole — coach, speaker, mom of three, and founder of Walk Me Through That. Her story is almost unbelievable: a young mom, pregnant, caring for her husband in a coma, only to discover his multiple affairs — and yet it became the place where God met her and began to transform everything. In this powerful conversation, we cover: H...

Pornography isn’t an if anymore—it’s a when. Our kids are growing up in a digital world where harmful images and predators are only one click away. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, to talk about how moms can confidently prepare their kids to recognize and reject pornography. Kristen shares practical tools, real-life stories, and...

Anxiety is talked about a lot these days — but what does it really mean? And why does it feel like it’s showing up everywhere, for both moms and kids? This week on the Gather Moms Podcast, our very own Kate Henderson steps into the expert seat. After walking through her own struggles with anxiety and helping her daughter navigate worry, Kate dove deep into research, counseling tools, and Scripture...

Sex after kids-let’s talk about it. This week on the Gather Moms Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, author, and host of Java with Juli. With warmth, honesty, and practical wisdom, Juli helps us normalize a conversation that too often stays hidden: intimacy in marriage. In this episode, we dive into: Why sex often feels harder after kids (and why that’s normal) The...

Comfort is nice but boring. We want to live for something bigger and bring our kids with us. Seeing our lives as a mission with our neighborhood as our mission field. This week on the Gather Moms Podcast, we sit down with Shauna Pilgreen — mom of four, church planter in San Francisco, Alpha leader, and author of Love Where You Live and Translating Jesus. With 15 years of experience living on missi...

Is motherhood harder now than a decade ago? Between the endless comparison on social media, the pressure to “do it all,” and the guilt of not being enough, moms are carrying more than ever before. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Kim Anderson — licensed counselor, coach, author, and founder of Elevate Moms. Kim shares wisdom from years of counseling moms, plus her own journey as a military spo...