M Is for Mama Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Wit and I tackle one of my most requested topics: How to approach issues like childbearing, birth control, infertility, IVF, and so much more from a biblical perspective.  Our goal is to equip, encourage, and exhort fellow believers to think about each of these topics from a place of prioritizing God’s Word, rather than cultural influences or man’s wisdom.  We pray this epi...

We’re diving back with part 2 of our 100 Things for Moms episode in honor of 100 WHOLE episodes of M Is for Mama (can’t believe it!). In this one, we tackle top 10 snacks, dinners, habits I find helpful, and much more,  My goal with these episodes is to show you how many ways there are to do motherhood well, not to tell you, you should only do it like I do. I hope you’ll be encouraged to look for...

As I contemplated the milestone of filming 100 episodes for a podcast that, 10 years ago, I couldn’t have even fathomed making even one episode for, I knew I wanted to pack as much value for moms as I could into one show.  To that end, you will find my favorite Bible verses, top 10 family meals, things I would let go, hills I’ll die on, and so much more.  Consider this your handy-dandy reference e...

In this episode, Jenn Witmer (Wit’s wife!), and I tunnel deep into the rabbit hole of feminism, the “tradwife” movement, and what it truly means to be given the responsibility of being the keeper of our homes.  Along the way, we examine what God’s Word has to say about our roles at home as Christian women and why this standard must be our guide, regardless of how loud the voices of our world becom...

One of the biggest FAQs I receive weekly is how to tackle tough sexuality topics with our kids–one of the chief of which is pornography.  Parents feel ill-equipped to handle this in an age-appropriate way. And yet, the world is more than eager to fill in the gaps and give our children images and words that aren’t appropriate for any age.  In this episode, we tackle practical ways to equip parents...

If you’ve ever found yourself discouraged in motherhood and wondering where to look for help, today’s guest, Whitney Newby from Brighter Day Press, has written a Scripture-drenched devotional geared toward helping you answer that exact question.  In this episode, we chat all things motherhood, including the fallacy of “doing it all” (nobody does) and how to change our mindset when we’re being bomb...

One of my biggest FAQs is, “How do you survive and thrive when you have only littles?” Followed closely by, “How do you find balance and meet the needs of so many different ages when you’re mothering multiple stages?”  And finally, “How do you adjust to being needed less and losing some of your primary role in your kids’ lives as they age?” Clearly, moms are hungry for solid principles on which to...

Shaun and I are not huge Valentine’s folks, although neither are we the type who grumble about “manufactured holidays” and “forced love.” We typically view the holiday as a reason to get special treats for our kids and sneak in a yummy meal together.  This year, though, Shaun thought it would be fun to make it a weekend away.  And it was! But also, parts of it weren’t.  And there were plenty of op...

Welcome back to our monthly segment of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday—Podcast Style, where you ask me questions, and I tackle as many as I can in an episode.  In this episode, we address what personality I identify with most, how to overcome feelings of failure and hopelessness, what it means to be a lukewarm Christian, and so much more!  I hope you'll be edified, encouraged, and, yes, at least a li...

Have you ever found yourself crippled with fear or indecision when faced with a major life change or the prospect of an unknown outcome?  If so, join the club! The truth of the Christian life is we’re called to more than curling up in a ball of dread or allowing ourselves to get worked up in a tizzy of anxiety. On the contrary, the Bible makes it very clear that, though we don’t know the outcome o...

No matter on what side of the line you fall when it comes to issues like vaccines, birth protocols, hormonal contraceptives, and common pharmaceuticals, I hope we can all agree that knowing what the meds say about themselves is important to being able to make an informed decisions.  This premise is the very foundation on which Alexandra has built her platform, Just The Inserts.  Through her social...

We’re back with this month’s edition of WWKW where I answer all your burning questions from how I maintain daily energy to thoughts on natural family planning to—super niche!—a clear breakdown of the rules for “the kitchen” in pickleball.  Hope you enjoy this little smorgasbord of topics! If You Would Like to Send Feedback: abbie@misformama.net Sponsor Info: Voetberg Music Academy Check out Voetbe...

“New year, new you” has a catchy ring. But what if it’s not your reality? In this episode, I share some hard news from our family, as well as encourage you to find your strength in the Lord if 2025 already doesn’t feel like “your year,” or you feel like you’re still dragging the weight of sad circumstances from 2024 with you. Take heart, friends. The Lord is neither surprised by nor apathetic abou...

Join me as I wrap up 2024 with answers to your burning questions like… “What was your favorite food as a kid?” Okay, yes. That was one of the lighter questions I got asked, but I also dive into how to address sibling squabbling and what my favorite things about having only littles were, among other things.  I hope you enjoy this last WWKW, podcast style, for the year. Can’t wait to share more with...

On this episode, my pastor, whom I call Wit, tackles one of the biggest FAQs I’ve received over the last two years—the issue of whether modern Christian women should physically cover their heads, especially while in corporate worship.  As always, he looks to Scripture as his guide and does a great job of addressing this sometimes contentious issue with clarity and compassion.  We also talk about a...

Back by popular demand, my pastor, Rick Witmer (whom I call Wit), is on the podcast today to tackle some of your most pressing questions. We start with one that’s relevant for this time of year: “Is it biblical to celebrate Christmas?” And then, we move on to a biblical examination of why Christians worship on Sundays (instead of Saturdays) and what role Sabbath plays in the modern-day believer’s...

If we’re honest, we all have something to be grateful for: breath in our bodies, sun on our faces, a warm bowl of soup in our bellies, the sound of our children laughing in the other room…  And then there are the even more obvious reasons to be thankful: job promotions, new babies, wishes fulfilled. But what about the things we don’t feel thankful for? Could there be any room for gratitude there?...

Join me as I chat with Kirk Cameron about how we as parents can have a godly influence on our kids, even with the clamor of worldly voices in their ears. We chat about current culture, Kirk’s goal in leaving mainstream Hollywood content creation, and his new show, Adventures of Iggy and Mr. Kirk—a resource for young children to counteract anti-biblical messaging from secular society. Be encouraged...

In a world which champions ungodly parenting philosophies, mocks the traditional family unit, and glorifies self over sacrifice, it can feel daunting to swim against the current of culture. But I have seen (and heard from) so many mamas who are doing just that and making a difference for good in their communities and the world at large. This episode is “an attagirl” and an encouragement to buck th...

Back by popular demand, we’re doing a podcast version of my Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday Q&A. Just a few of the topics include parenting only littles vs. parenting a variety of areas, a typical “week in the life” around here, how I got published, my favorite literary character, and so much more! Hope you enjoy this casual chat format. Be sure to submit questions via email to abbie@misformama.n...

This week, we continue with our chat with my pastor, Rick Witmer (or “Wit”), as he lays out a biblical case for reformed theology.  We also get into some real-world examples that answer the question, “If God is truly sovereign, then why choose to take action at all?” Come unpack the “mystery box” of God’s sovereign will in conjunction with man’s responsibility to make choices in today’s thought-pr...

If you’ve ever heard of the doctrine of election or the five points of Calvinism, you may feel like you have more questions than answers about what those and many other tenets of Reformed theology mean.  Since it’s Reformation Month—when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of a Catholic church—I thought it would be the perfect time to chat all things Reformed with my pastor, Rick Witmer...

It’s easy to see someone doing well in an area (or multiple areas) and assume they’re killing it in every other arena as well.  The truth is, while we strive for the balance of doing all things excellently to the glory of God, we often found our capacities particularly limited during certain seasons and generally limited all the time (bc no one is good at everything).  Whether we are unusually bus...

On this episode, we’re trying something a little different by doing a podcast version of the Q&A I do every week on my social media.  I tackle serious questions (like how to turn a bad day around when you’ve lost your cool) as well as lighthearted ones ( could either of our sets of twins fools us by switching places??). I’d love to hear your thoughts and whether you’d like to see this as a reg...

September 24th is a momentous calendar date in our home as four of our share a birthday on it.  Yep! Both our sets of twins are born on the same day, eight years apart.  Of course, something that could only be a “God thing” is such a good reminder His ways are higher than mine—from the way He orchestrated their birthdays to the fact that He gave me twins at all, even though I was convinced they so...