Surrendered Birth Stories: Your Christian Birth Story Podcast

Breech birth is a variation of normal. But OB/GYN’s are no longer being taught how to deliver breech babies, they’re simply told to do a c-section, no questions asked. How would you feel if you’d had three successful, natural, vaginal births, and when going into labor with your fourth, he was breech, and the only option they gave you was surgery? Listen in today as Travita shares her birth stories...

Sometimes birth doesn’t go as we planned, or maybe just where we planned, and that’s ok. God’s ways are above our ways, His thoughts are above our thoughts, and He can see the entire picture, unlike us. Today, Nicki shares not only the birth story of her daughter, but true inspiration from our beautiful creator, and how intricately He is involved in every detail of our lives. Get ready to go to ch...

When Sammy and Michael first got married they casually joked about having ten kids and getting started right away, but twelve years and eight kids later, it’s nearly become a reality. I had so much fun chatting with this sweet couple and hearing not only their heart for children, birth, and raising a family, but how earnest they are about seeking Jesus every step of the way, and leaning on Him in...

Can you imagine going to a regular check up at your OB’s office, thinking you’re just going to have a normal ultrasound appointment, and then the doctor comes in to tell you that he’ll meet you at the hospital because you need to have a C-section immediately? Neither can I! Kathryn joins us today to share her three birth stories, including the uplifting story of her VBAC that she prepared and pray...

When you’re told you’re seven centimeters upon arrival to the birth center, you’d assume you’re almost done laboring and nearly ready to have your baby, right? Especially if a midwife tells you so. Not always! Today, Meredith joins us to tell us of her two birth experiences, the first at a birth center, and the second at home, and how she was able to lean on God through it all. ---------- Want to...

When your first birth experience goes from a planned home birth to a preeclampsia diagnosis turned induction at 35 weeks with a NICU stay for your baby, it’s hard to imagine wanting to go through that experience again. Join us today as we listen to Kristian tell her birth stories and how God was able to redeem her first traumatic birth experience with a quick and peaceful home birth the second tim...

When the rest of the women in your family have all given birth after 42 weeks gestation, it would be quite a shock to go into labor at 37 weeks! Today, we have the pleasure of hearing both of Anne’s birth stories and the twists and turns along her conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey and how she was able to experience the supernatural peace of the Holy Spirit through it all! -------...

Merry Christmas, everyone! As a special bonus episode, I share my journey through some of my Christmas recollections when I was pregnant or with a newborn. Listen in as I share some of my magical and not-so-magical memories of Christmas in early motherhood. Also, I found the Christmas bells that I mentioned in the episode! You can find the bell for 2023 here: https://www.lenox.com/products/2023-an...

Today, in light of the Christmas season, we’ll step away from talking about pregnancy and birth and we’ll hear a story of hope, and what a different journey to motherhood can look like. We’re going to deep dive into the world of fostering, adoption, and taking care of a special needs baby. Join us as Kayla shares every detail of the journey of adopting their precious daughter, Hope, and the affirm...

We’re changing things up a little bit today! Instead of hearing a birth story (or four,) we’re going to take a deep dive into why chiropractic care is such an essential part of a healthy pregnancy and postpartum experience. Listen to Dr. Leslie Stoklosa as she explains to us not just what exactly chiropractic care is and why it’s so beneficial, but why it’s especially crucial during pregnancy. If...

Today, we get to hear from Emily as she tells the stories of her daughters' births. Listen in as she tells us how she navigated the mental game of natural birth, and how she came to the decisions of having a birth center and then home birth. I hope you’re inspired as you listen in and that God has something to speak to you through her experiences! ---------------- Want to connect with us? Hav...

How would you feel if you were planning a birth center birth for your second child, after already having had a natural birth there for your first, and suddenly you were forced to go to the hospital during active labor, during the height of the Covid insanity? Talk about having to surrender your plans to the Lord. Join us today as Louisa shares her three birth stories and the remarkable similaritie...

What would it be like to be fostering multiple children of different ages while growing your family biologically as well? Listen in today as we hear Kayla’s stories of pregnancy, miscarriage, fostering, and her very quick births. She shares the amazing journey God has taken her and her husband on over the years as they’ve grown their family. Trusting the Lord is essential to this process and I can...

When you fully surrender your plans to the Lord, it may not always work out how you think, but He will always work it together for good! Today, I have the honor of having Jess share her three birth stories on the podcast. All natural births, but all different from one another! Listen in to hear how God met her in each of these births in different ways! If you've ever found yourself wanting a...

This is one for the books! Listen as we get to hear about Kathleen's journey from hospital births where she felt violated, to her redemptive home birth where she could tangibly feel the Lord’s presence, and all of His grace and mercy along the way. I really hope you enjoy hearing her three birth stories today, but on that note, we do discuss miscarriage as well. Although I know that can be ve...

Did you know there are multiple options to choose from when it comes to picking out a care provider for your pregnancy and birth? Today, I speak with Kristian Jordan, a local birth professional, to discuss the different care providers available to us during our prenatal and postpartum experiences, and why you might lean toward choosing one over another, depending on your specific circumstances, wa...

Last week, we got to hear Bethany’s first two birth stories, along with the story of her miscarriage. Today, we get to hear about her redemptive birth stories that changed the trajectory of her and her husband’s family. I hope you’re ready for some encouragement as you hear the lessons Bethany learned from the Lord throughout her third and fourth deliveries! Be sure to check out Bethany's pod...

 Today, we’ll hear from Bethany Kime, mother of four! She shares the stories of her first two births and the trauma that can easily come along with giving birth in the mainstream medical system. Also, we do discuss miscarriage, so if your heart is not in a place to hear that today, make sure you revisit this episode at another time. Let’s meet Bethany, a woman full of the Spirit of the Lord! Be su...

Get ready to hear all about how God gave us our fourth child, Tru. If you want even more details, you can read his full birth story in blog form HERE . ---------------- Send us Fan Mail Support the show Has our podcast made an impact in your life? Please consider supporting us so we can continue! Donate: SUPPORT PAGE! • Take the SURRENDERED BIRTH ONLINE COURSE ! • Check out my MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS F...

Today’s guest shares an extremely unique, emotional, and moving story that I pray lifts your faith in our Lord and maker. I do want to give the heads up that miscarriage is a large part of this story, and that if you’re not in a place to listen to that right now, that maybe you should save this episode for a later time when you feel like you could handle it. I will say though, it’s an extremely en...

Chris hosts a hilarious interview with our two oldest kids, and gets their thoughts and feelings on the upcoming arrival of our newest baby! ---------------- Send us Fan Mail Support the show Has our podcast made an impact in your life? Please consider supporting us so we can continue! Donate: SUPPORT PAGE! • Take the SURRENDERED BIRTH ONLINE COURSE ! • Check out my MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS FREEBIE for...

Get ready to hear all about how God gave us our third child, Jentzen. If you want even more details, you can read his full birth story in blog form HERE . ---------------- Send us Fan Mail Support the show Has our podcast made an impact in your life? Please consider supporting us so we can continue! Donate: SUPPORT PAGE! • Take the SURRENDERED BIRTH ONLINE COURSE ! • Check out my MUST-HAVE PRODUCT...

It takes time to tell not just one but FOUR birth stories! So settle in as we get to hear Lauren share each of her birth experiences, and how her faith changed along the way. Lauren is also a birth photographer/birth doula, and although she's not currently taking a lot of clients, keep her in mind as her photos are absolutely gorgeous, and she is literally the sweetest soul. She is based in W...

Get ready to hear all about how God gave us our second child, Milo, and my first natural birth.   If you want even more details, feel free to check his full birth story in blog form HERE . ---------------- Send us Fan Mail Support the show Has our podcast made an impact in your life? Please consider supporting us so we can continue! Donate: SUPPORT PAGE! • Take the SURRENDERED BIRTH ONLINE COURSE...

Tune in for a quick introduction to me, your podcast host, Kayla Heeter, and hear all about how God went about giving us our first child, our daughter, Brinkley. If you want even more details, feel free to check her full birth story in blog form HERE . ---------------- Send us Fan Mail Support the show Has our podcast made an impact in your life? Please consider supporting us so we can continue! D...