🙏🏽 Invite God Into Your Birth Room 👶🏽

Sometimes the path God uses to prepare you doesn’t look anything like what you expected. In this conversation, I sit with Yanna Anderson—midwife, teacher, mentor, wife, and First Lady—as she reflects on a journey that began long before she stepped into birth work. Even as a child, she was fascinated by childbirth, watching stories unfold with curiosity and questions that would later guide her call...

Sometimes the most powerful conversations almost slip by. This interview almost didn’t happen—we were already deep in conversation when we realized we needed to turn the recorder on. And honestly, that feels fitting for this birth story. What unfolds next is less about a birth plan and more about who God reveals Himself to be in the middle of it. Kamala shares how this birth challenged her expecta...

As we step into a new year, this episode is an invitation to lift your eyes, release old frames of reference, and stay attentive to what God is unfolding right now. In this first episode of 2026, I give glory and praise to God for being my source—not just in 2025, but throughout my entire life. I reflect on what it means to truly trust Him in my career and vocation, and how that obedience overflow...

"I was called to be a nurse in college, and I was created to be a midwife." In this episode, midwife Carly Waller shares her personal journey from childhood faith to discovering her true calling in midwifery. Together we explore her vocational story, the transition from corporate healthcare to the freedom to support physiological birth, and what guided her decision to make that shift. Th...

Welcome to our first interview episode with one of my doula moms. It’s amazing how quickly time passes, while we chatted about her birth, it felt like it happened just yesterday. Ericka is a mom of two, and I had the honor of supporting her and her husband during their second birth. In her own words, this episode is about her journey as a C-section/VBAC mother —VBAC stands for Vaginal Birth After...

In this episode, we’re diving into three honest questions that come up more often than people admit, questions I’ve discussed with many birth professionals who follow Christ. Even when they aren’t asked out loud, you can be sure others are wondering the same things: Do I have to be a Christian to work with a Christian doula? What are the benefits of working with a Christian doula if I’m not Christ...

Identity shapes how we walk through the world, and for many, how we walk through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. As we begin Season Two, we’re stepping into something special. This season will feature conversations with mothers, families, and birth workers who have welcomed God into their birth experiences. Their stories and testimonies have been on my heart since the earliest days of writing th...

Surrender can feel like a loaded word—one that stirs vulnerability, resistance, or even fear. But today, I’m inviting you to see it differently. Whether surrender makes you feel exposed or empowered, there’s beauty in giving up control when it’s placed in the hands of a loving God. We’ll explore: What it truly means to surrender to a higher power How surrender isn't about weakness, but about s...

In today’s episode of Invite God Into Your Birth Room , we’re talking about something powerful, the atmosphere in the birth space. What does it mean to feel the atmosphere shift? And when it does, how can you recognize it and bring it back into alignment with God’s peace and presence? This conversation goes beyond outward appearances and body language. We dive into what it takes to cultivate and s...

This episode is fire, y’all! I’m sharing from the heart and diving deep into the power behind Invite God Into Your Birth Room. Here’s what we cover: The value of using this book for midwives, childbirth educators, doulas, or perinatal coaches. How this book moves Christians beyond emotions, guiding them to proactively co-labor with God in a deep relationship that extends beyond the birth room. How...

Now that book, Invite God Into Your Birth Room: The Art of Spiritual Strategy for the Childbearing Year is released, the journey of delivering God's message is just beginning. In this episode, I cast the vision for how God is calling me to share His message beyond the book, through five key areas of service, including a God-centered Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG). This vision isn't someth...

In this episode, we reflect on the prayer that opens Invite God Into Your Birth Room.  It unfolds into a deeper revelation about the difference between having God as a neighbor who drops by occasionally versus inviting Him into an intimate, ongoing relationship Together, we'll explore Romans 12:2 and what it means to move away from Christianity as usual, the routines, the checklists, and into...

In this episode, I share my poem from Invite God Into Your Birth Room , inspired by Exodus 15:20-21 and Nehemiah8:10. These scriptures remind us of the power of worship, joy, and God’s strength in our journey. Tune in as I read the poem and explore how it speaks to faith, birth, and the divine joy that carries us through. Nehemiah 8:10 New Living Translation 10  And Nehemiah[ ⁠a⁠ ] continued, “Go...

In this episode, we explore the national resources listedin Invite God Into Your Birth Room, why they were chosen, and how they support maternal health and advocacy. I alsoshare additional organizations, including Breath of Life Christian Birth Workers Association and Black Mamas Matter Alliance. While I didn’t mention the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood in the episode, I want to highlight the...

Who are the voices behind the reviews? In this episode, we explore the women who have played a role in this journey; how they came into my life, how God used them to fulfill His purpose, and what it teaches us about hearing His voice. God is sovereign, all-knowing, and can use anyone to accomplish His will. But are we listening? Let’s dive into the power of divine connections and the importance of...

In episode 3, we dive into the back cover of Invite God Into Your Birth Room, exploring its description line by line. Through scripture and real-world connections, we uncover how these words hold deeper meaning and divine alignment. I invite you to reflect on the message, its significance, and how it resonates with God’s Word. Let’s go beyond the surface and discover the power behind the descripti...

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of choosing the cover for Invite God Into Your Birth Room—a process led by the Holy Spirit. God’s involvement doesn’t stop at inspiration or the words on the pages; the visual and creative aspects of a book also belong to Him. Join me as I share how the cover came to life and why every detail should not only be inspired by God but also honor Him. Corre...

Welcome to the very first episode of Invite God Into Your Birth Room! In this introductory episode, I share my heart behind the podcast and invite you to take the first step in discovering what God wants to teach us and birth through us. This podcast is about more than childbirth—it’s about opening the door to His plans and purpose for your life. Let’s walk this journey of faith together, starting...