Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma

Jessica Arno, also known as The Combat Midwife. Jessica is not only a midwife, but also an EMT who has trained military personnel on how to respond to emergencies involving women and children. In fact, she was personally headhunted by the Army to teach combat medics her expertise. In this episode, Jessica shares her powerful story of advocacy, beginning with her own mom’s near-death experience dur...

What happens when the system meant to support you becomes the source of your deepest trauma? In today’s powerful episode, you’ll hear the raw and unfiltered birth story of a mama who endured a grueling 43-hour labor that ended not just in trauma—but in a shocking brush with CPS, medical gaslighting, and a provider who bragged about throwing away birth plans. With meconium in the waters, interventi...

Miracle story ahead! This episode with Carol was fascinating! God truly cares about women and the process of birth.  We are in a time in history where women are realizing the deep need to trust God over their midwife, the medical system, even their own knowledge and intuition. God wants to be invited into ever detail and moment of your birth! For the midwives out there listening, may you be encour...

Haley came to me after experiencing a traumatic c-section with her first baby, nearly ten years ago — a birth where, in her own words, being the "good patient" caused her to stay quiet, go along with the system, and ultimately watch her dreams for birth slip away. But this time? She chose a different path. Through my program, Haley prepared for an HBAC — a homebirth after cesarean — and not only d...

What if your homebirth preparation wasn’t just about supplies and birth plans — but about stepping into the unique roles God designed for you as husband and wife? In this episode, we explore how both masculine and feminine protection reflect the heart of God — and how embracing those roles creates safety, unity, and peace in your homebirth. Whether you're wondering how your husband can practically...

A while back I posted a 5 minute birth vizualization. I had many requests for more so here we are! Today will be a 10 minute vizualiation so get somewhere nice and comfy and quiet! 💫 If you're currently planning a homebirth and looking to prepare holistically surrounded by community support and live trainings,  I want to invite you to two things: First, the Divine Design Homebirth Retreat this Se...

Today, I’m sharing a really special clip from one of our live group coaching calls — this time, my husband and I sat down together to talk openly about a topic that so many couples quietly wrestle with: postpartum intimacy. We got raw, real, and practical about navigating this sacred season as a couple — because healing, connection, and joy in your marriage don’t have to take a backseat after birt...

I’m joined by Elle Klink, a first-time mom, a chiropractor, and a woman who knew from the start that homebirth was the path for her. You’ll hear how she labored while still seeing patients, how her birth unfolded in such a straightforward and peaceful way, and why she’s already dreaming of doing it all over again. Elle’s story is a beautiful reminder that when we partner with our bodies and with G...

Today, I’m joined once again by the incredible Madeline Marlatt—and if you’ve heard our past conversations, you know it’s always a deep, spirit-led ride. In this episode, we open up about our philosophy of birth: why we believe birth is not just physical, but spiritual… not just medical, but miraculous. We talk about the way God designed women, the importance of radical responsibility, and the dee...

Today’s episode is such a beautiful testament to both the power of birth and the faithfulness of God—even when things don’t go as expected. I’m sitting down with Jess Hodge, a stay-at-home mama with a heart for motherhood, nutrition, and whole-family wellness. After having three hospital births, Jess chose to trust her instincts and plan a homebirth for her fourth baby. And the birth? It was every...

Today’s episode is a powerful testimony of transformation, healing, and freedom in Christ. I’m joined by a former New Ager who used to work closely with Freebirth Society. She taught yoga, embraced spiritual practices that many see as “empowering”—but behind it all, she was unknowingly caught in deep spiritual deception. Nya is a Christian, a wife, and a freebirthing stay at home mother who has bu...

PART 2- If you haven't listened to episode 208 yet, pause this and go back to listen to Madeline's first homebirth story!   Madeline comes back on the show to share her God story of her second homebirth. She describes the peace that came from knowing Jesus and how practically she invited and covered her baby and birth with the Holy Spirit.    This is a moving story and I know you're going to love...

“I want the glory back!” — Those were the powerful words the Lord spoke over Madeline after her first homebirth, commissioning her to start an online ministry to show pregnant women how deeply God is involved in every detail of childbearing. Today, I'm so excited to introduce you to Madeline Marlatt — a Jesus-loving mama of two, passionate about encouraging women to invite God into their pregnancy...

Are you a first-time Christian mama who loves Jesus but still feels afraid when you think about giving birth—especially at home? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re talking directly to the mama who believes in God’s goodness but still wrestles with anxiety about her upcoming birth. Whether you're planning a natural birth, a homebirth, or just want a faith-filled foundation for this next seaso...

What does it really mean when Paul says a woman will be “saved through childbearing”? And how should Christian women view labor, pain, and the so-called "curse of Eve"? In this deeply encouraging episode, I’m joined by Phylicia Masonheimer—founder of Every Woman a Theologian and host of the Verity podcast. Together, we dive into the theology of birth, the spiritual significance of labor, and how s...

My OBGYN told me: “your pelvis is too small, you’ll always have to have a C section.”   I told her: That isn’t going to be my future birth story.   Now, 9 years later, I’ve had 3 blissful homebirths, all WITHOUT a scalpel knife coming anywhere near my pregnant belly.   In today’s episode I’m going to share how I burned the advice my OBGYN gave me to the ground & went on to birth my babies in t...

Today, I have an incredible guest joining me for a second time—someone who has been a true pioneer in the world of birth, especially when it comes to breech birth and challenging the status quo of modern obstetrics.   Dr. Stuart Fischbein is an OBGYN with nearly 40 years of experience, specializing in supporting women who choose to birth outside the hospital system. He’s co-host of the Birthing In...

Premature Rupture of Membranes is a very common cause of induction which leads down the cascade of interventions. While it’s not uncommon it can be frustrating when it happens 3 births in a row! Today my guest came on the show to share her story of the MAJOR difference in management of PROM from the hospital and then at home with a midwife.    Felicia is a mom of 3 and former corporate engineer tu...

The secret to having your body flooded with those happy, post-birth endorphins the moment you meet your baby at home isn’t just buying a $300 birth course and hoping for the best. Today, I’m sharing the REAL keys to having a peaceful, endorphin-filled homebirth — and why so many women are missing the mark when it comes to birth prep. I learned this firsthand while preparing for my first birth. I r...

Today, I have a beautiful birth story for you! Jaden Bozeman, a first-time mom, is sharing how she made the decision to homebirth, how she navigated her husband’s nerves as a first responder, and what helped her overcome fear during labor. You’ll hear her powerful words—‘It was exactly what I prayed my labor would be’—and you do not want to miss the moment she describes the moments right before an...

5 years ago I had radically been changed by the experience of a redemptive and healing homebirth and I knew that my story would help others. I also knew that others had stories to share that needed to be heard. A huge part of my preparation was listening to positive stories so I wanted to created a platform where Jesus followers could come and hear birth stories full of miracles, answered prayers...

What if your first birth left you feeling defeated—but your second birth completely redeemed the experience? That’s exactly what happened for today’s guest. After an unexpected C-section with her first baby and a long age gap before her next pregnancy, she knew she had to take a different path. Connect with Amanda: IG- @sweethomevanilla   Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth **DM "strategy" to...

Today, I have a truly special guest, Mariah, whose journey to homebirth has been anything but ordinary. Like so many of us, she carried a deep dream in her heart—a longing to welcome her baby at home, in peace, in God’s perfect design. But as she soon discovered, surrendering that dream would be just as important as holding onto it. Questions answered in this episode: -What is surrender and how do...

Courtney, a Registered Nurse, came on the show today to share her 2 homebirth stories. She came on the show today, real and raw. If you want the NON romanticizing, reality of what can happen at a homebirth and hear how midwives are well equipped to handle many of these "what if" scenarios then this is the episode for you! In this episode you will hear about: - homebirth transfer - homebirth induct...

Can you imagine a State where midwives aren't allowed to attend homebirth? What would women do if midwife access was not available? Well this is the scenario women are living in the State of Nebraska, and a group of midwives and moms are here to make a change.   How to get involved:   Donations:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/ffddd533-1d0a-4e3f-b1b7-448026848ff0   Email signup to get up...