Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing

Many Christian moms want to grow spiritually… but between the laundry, the chaos, and the constant demands of motherhood, it can feel impossible to know where to start. In this episode of Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, Bethany sits down with special guest Dianna Payne to talk about how moms can grow closer to God in the middle of everyday life. Together, they discuss the power of praying Scr...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward in your faith as a busy mom? Many Christian moms love God but still feel stuck, spiritually dry, or unsure how the Holy Spirit actually helps in everyday life. The truth is, God never intended for us to navigate motherhood, stress, and faith alone. In this episode of Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, Bethany walks through 4...

Are you a busy Christian mom who wants to spend time with God… but feels like there’s never a quiet moment? If you’ve ever felt guilty about your quiet time, overwhelmed trying to “do it right,” or discouraged because your devotional life doesn’t look like what you see online — this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we’re talking about: • How to create a realistic quiet time routine as a bus...

Are you constantly overwhelmed and wondering if your life feels chaotic because your priorities are out of order? As a Christian mom, you want to honor God, love your husband well, raise your kids intentionally — but everything feels urgent. And when everything feels urgent, nothing feels aligned. In today’s episode of Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, Bethany talks about Biblical order in the...

Are you teaching your kids what’s right and wrong… or is the world? In this episode of Sanctified & Sleep Deprived, we’re talking about raising kids with Christian convictions in a culture that normalizes disrespect, anxiety, comparison, and constant noise. We dive into real-life influences like K-Pop demon hunters, the viral 6/7 trend, and the challenges of co-parenting while trying to stand...

Seventy-two hours after being told to prepare to never see my dad again, I found myself sitting in a hospital waiting room faced with fear, uncertainty, and the weight of eternity. In this episode, I share what God taught me during one of the scariest moments of my life—about the power of our words, the importance of speaking truth when fear is loud, and how knowing Jesus completely changes how we...

In today’s episode, I announce the winner of the $10 Amazon gift card 🎉 and share my final update after a 4-week social media detox — no Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat. I talk honestly about what changed, what didn’t, and how stepping away impacted my peace, patience, and faith. I also share details about my new coaching program and invite you to my upcoming FREE live workshop. Next ste...

Ever get to the end of the day and realize you don’t remember actually being in it? You were there physically… but your mind was somewhere else. In this episode, we’re talking about why so many Christian moms are missing out on joy — not because we’re doing something wrong, but because our minds are constantly pulled in a hundred directions. I’m sharing 3 simple, grace-filled ways to be more prese...

This is a special Friday Drop episode I’m calling “ALL THE GOOD STUFF.” 💛 Today I’m sharing straight from the heart—no teaching agenda, no polished plan—just the real stuff God has been doing behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m talking about: Hitting 1,000 podcast downloads (and why that number means more to me than you might think) What it’s really been like taking 3 weeks off social media M...

Content Warning / Explicit Episode: This episode includes discussion of childhood abuse and sexual trauma. While details are shared with care and without graphic description, listener discretion is advised. In this deeply moving and vulnerable conversation, Angie Lagemann shares her story of growing up in a home marked by confusion, abuse, and broken trust—and the long road that led her to true he...

Busy mom life doesn’t slow down — but that doesn’t mean your faith has to be pushed to the side. In today’s episode, Busy Mom Life Hacks… for the Christ-Centered Home, we’re talking about simple, realistic ways to invite Jesus into the middle of everyday chaos — without adding more pressure to your already-full plate. If you’ve ever wanted a Christ-centered home but felt overwhelmed by schedules,...

What started as a simple break from social media turned into something way harder than I want to admit. In this *FRIDAY BONUS* episode, I walk you through my honest, day-by-day experience of stepping away from social media and what it revealed about my habits, my attention, and my heart. From muscle memory scrolling, boredom, and missing “connection,” to realizing just how much time and mental spa...

5 Reasons to Stop Worrying and Trust God If worrying were an Olympic sport, moms would be bringing home the gold 🥇 Bills. Kids. The future. That constant “what if…” running in the background of your mind. In today’s solo episode, we’re diving straight into Matthew 6 where Jesus reminds us to look at the birds — God feeds them, clothes them, and cares for them… so why do we believe He would forget...

Surprise! 🎉 Today’s episode is a bonus episode because it’s Friday—not Wednesday—and I couldn’t wait to share this with you! The Holy Spirit has been convicting me to do something… something bold… something a little crazy—and I felt that nudge so strongly that I knew I couldn’t keep it to myself. I want you to do this with me. In this episode, we’re chatting about obedience, stepping out in faith...

In this deeply moving episode, Nicole Yoder shares her story of navigating unexpected birth trauma while caring for a newborn. She opens up about the grief, fear, and fight-or-flight moments that came with her experience — and how leaning on God helped her survive and heal. Nicole also talks about how this season of hardship led to unexpected life changes and career growth, showing how God brings...

New Year, New You? Or… Same You, Covered in Grace. Before the resolutions, the goal-setting, and the pressure to reinvent yourself — let’s pause. In this New Year’s Eve episode, we’re reflecting on 2025 with honesty, prayer, and grace. Together, we’ll walk through three intentional ways to look back before moving forward: • A comparison of who you were in December 2024 vs. December 2025 — physical...

This Christmas Eve episode is unlike anything I’ve done before. Instead of teaching, discussion, or commentary, I’m reading the chronological account of Jesus’ birth directly from Scripture using The Passion Translation. This episode flows seamlessly through Matthew, Luke, and John, allowing the story to be heard as one continuous narrative. There are no pauses to explain when passages change—this...

What is Advent anyway—and why does it matter for us as busy Christian moms? In this solo episode, we slow down and walk through the true meaning of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas that focus on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Instead of rushing through the season, this episode invites you to study Scripture, reflect deeply, and grow spiritually together. This is not a passive listen — y...

If you’ve been walking around feeling “less than,” this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been comparing yourself to other moms, feeling invisible in your own home, or believing lies about your worth. But friend… God has already spoken the truth about who you are. In this episode, we’re breaking down 3 powerful, biblical ways to know your worth — even on the days you feel small, unseen, or not enou...

Today I had the honor of talking with Dr. Gary Chapman — yes, the author of The 5 Love Languages — and this conversation is such a gift. We dig into why love can feel so complicated, how we so often miss each other in marriage and parenting, and how simple shifts can transform the emotional climate of your home. Dr. Chapman gives encouragement straight from his heart (and decades of counseling!),...

If you’ve been feeling like life is dragging you around by the messy bun… this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. Today, we’re talking about what happens when we stop living on autopilot — constantly reacting, constantly rushing — and start living with intention again. Because let’s be honest, most of us are not making choices… we’re just trying to survive the day without losing our keys...

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you feel dark, distant, irritable, or just off… and you can’t figure out why? Same. And this week hit me hard. And yes—I know I’m a woman with four hormonal phases… but that wasn’t it. I was feeling this way because I hadn’t been in God’s Word. I hadn’t been nourished. I was trying to run on empty and pretend it was fine. In this episode, we talk honestly...

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m not enough… I’m failing… I’ll never change”? Those lies can take root so easily—but they’re not the truth. In this episode, we’re digging into who God says you are and how to finally start believing it. We’ll break down powerful truths from 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 5:1–2, 1 Peter 2:9–10, Psalm 139:13–14, and Romans 8:38–39, and talk about what it looks l...

What happens when motherhood looks different than you imagined? In this powerful episode, Bethany sits down with her cousin — one of her best friends since childhood, a devoted wife, and a mom of four — Christina to talk about the real and beautiful journey of raising a child with special needs. Together, they dive into the story of Lily’s birth, the emotional and spiritual challenges that come wi...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in the same spiritual place—like you believe in God but still struggle to actually grow in your faith? In this episode, Bethany gets real about what it means to spiritually “grow up.” She shares the five lifestyle and faith habits that completely changed her walk with God and helped her move from overwhelmed to peaceful. Using scripture from Hebrews 5, Ephesians 6, and...