The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith

Ever wonder how to cover your children in prayer when life feels overwhelming? Join us in this conversation about practical, powerful tools to pray for your family! Maureen Miller is a wife, mom and grandma who has a beautiful way of breaking down each piece of the armor of God to equip you as you pray for your children and grandchildren. You will be encouraged to stand firm in faith and pray inte...

Overwhelmed by raising four children, born within 18 month—including triplets—Laurie Devernoe found herself anxious, exhausted, and longing to get motherhood “right.” In her broken moments, she turned to God and discovered the beauty of faith in the everyday chaos On this episode of The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith, Laurie shares real stories of mom life, hope when you feel alone, and practical...

Adri stood at the crossroads of passion and purpose. Trained as an educator and ministry leader, she poured herself into her work, believing she could do it all. However.... When the constant juggling between career and motherhood left her feeling stretched thin and missing precious moments with her children, God called her to pause and pivot. In surrender, Adri discovered that home was not a plac...

Sometimes it pours! Going back to school, a cancer diagnosis, and the pain of estrangement from a child. In the middle of chaos, exhaustion, and unanswered prayers, God’s grace met Michelle.  At her lowest points, Michelle was led to release emotional burdens and trust Jesus with what she couldn’t fix. Now, she is sharing her story to encourage mothers walking through heartbreak and uncertainty, r...

In this episode of "The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith," guest Rhonda Stoppe reflects on the lessons she's learned from studying the mothers of the Bible. She challenges the myth that a mother's success is determined by her children's choices, and shares practical insight on handling mom guilt, comparison, and prodigal children. Highlighting fearless, flawed, and faithful bi...

Andrea always dreamed of motherhood, but reality brought unexpected challenges and self-doubt. Struggling with frustration, she turned to faith, counseling, and community to find hope and healing. Now, she shares her story to encourage moms feeling overwhelmed, reminding them that it’s okay to ask for help, care for themselves, and trust God in every season. Her journey offers practical wisdom for...

Whether you’re navigating career pivots, family challenges, or major life changes, we hope this testimony encourages you to trust in the journey and lean into faith and community. 3 Key Takeaways: — Unexpected setbacks can open new doors. The Phillips’  financial crisis led them to create a hospitality business that has become a source of blessing for their family and many guests. — Community matt...

Sydney Anne Bennett’s life changed overnight when a sudden illness brought disability just weeks after her wedding. Facing profound isolation and grief, she struggled to find hope in a world that often overlooks hidden suffering. This is a candid story of navigating marriage, motherhood, and disability. Sydney testifies as to how God’s strength met her in weakness. Her example encourages us to emb...

Jill Chapman returns to The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith, sharing how God has walked with her through uncertainty, answered prayers, and unexpected struggles. From her journey as a mom, grandma, teacher, and author, Jill shares with us about wrestling with faith, questioning God during hard times, and learning to trust Him more deeply. Inspired by the story of John the Baptist, Jill is encourag...

Ann’s life has been shaped by decades of motherhood, international missions, and a vibrant family legacy spanning generations. As a seasoned homeschool mom, grandmother, and a passionate advocate for Mission-Minded Families, Ann faced the bittersweet transition to empty nesting with faith, intentionality, and prayer. Today, we are talking about generational shifts, family culture, spiritual rhythm...

Meet Mollie Kramer, a young mom whose journey has inspired many on Instagram. Mollie shares how her faith deepened through an unexpected and challenging pregnancy, as she and her husband faced difficult medical diagnoses for their daughter Lucy—and chose hope over fear, despite advice to terminate. From learning to advocate for her child to building resilience and embracing motherhood’s surprises,...

Chris Bovill’s story begins on a busy New Zealand dairy farm, surrounded by six children, where faith and family are at the heart of everything she does. In this episode, Chris joins Pam Fields to share how God’s truth has carried her through the challenges of motherhood, homeschooling, and rural life. Facing harsh words spoken over her as a child, Chris found hope and healing by anchoring herself...

Vivian spent years juggling career, family, and the pressures of doing it all—until overwhelm and burnout brought her to her knees. In her lowest moments, she surrendered to God and discovered the freedom and restoration He offers. Now, Vivian joins Pam to share her journey from burnout to balance, offering encouragement for moms who feel stretched thin. In this episode, Vivian and Pam discuss fin...

We're diving into the everyday, often unseen moments of motherhood—those times that can feel mundane, overwhelming, or like a placeholder for "real" life. We're joined by Katie LaPierre, founder of Eternally Minded Mamas, who is passionate about keeping an eternal perspective through the routines and challenges of family life. Together, we’re gonna explore how God meets us—not ju...

God entrusted Karol with an extraordinary and deeply challenging calling: to care for some of the world’s most vulnerable children. In this episode of The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith, we will witness Karol’s journey marked by heartache, perseverance, and a faith that holds firm even in life’s darkest valleys. From adopting medically fragile children and experiencing devastating loss, to naviga...

Karen knows what it’s like to face chaos—with five kids, military moves, and weathering more than a dozen natural disasters, she’s gathered wisdom from life’s storms. In today’s episode, Pam listens as Karen shares the surprising lessons her children have taught her—about trust, faith, and how God gently leads mothers through every season. From the laughter over childhood mishaps to the honest con...

When Janelle dreamed of becoming a mom, she never pictured the heartbreak that would come—navigating her daughter’s teen years and facing the reality of addiction, family estrangement, and the pain no one likes to talk about. We’re talking about Janelle’s honest journey through bewildering and lonely seasons: the confusion, denial, searching for answers, and finally the courage to ask for help. Ja...

Sue grew up witnessing the power of hospitality, learning from her mother how simple meals and a welcoming spirit could build lasting community. Yet, despite a full life, she struggled with loneliness—feeling out of place at church and longing for meaningful connection. In this conversation, Sue shares practical and faith-filled wisdom for anyone who craves friendship and fears isolation. Together...

Ginny shares her journey from a steady Christian upbringing through seasons of doubt, infertility, adoption, and professional burnout. Through heartbreak and healing, Ginny learned to trust God with unanswered questions and new paths, eventually becoming a published writer and mentor to moms. In this episode, Ginny and Pam explore the struggles and joys of motherhood, the importance of spiritual h...

I want to introduce you to “the Brain Lady” (aka Karen Wood) —to explore a unique intersection of faith, motherhood, and neuroscience. Karen shares her personal journey that led her from helping foster kids to becoming a therapist and eventually the author of Brain Prayers , a book dedicated to praying for our minds and the minds of those we love. We are diving deep into how our brains process str...

Lisa’s world changed forever the day her husband suddenly passed away—leaving her not only as a widow, but as the “only parent” to their young children. The grief was overwhelming, and her identity—so long intertwined with her husband—felt lost in the chaos. With raw honesty and gentle humor, Lisa recounts her journey through loss, moving from shock and survival to healing and new beginnings. She...

Susanne’s world fell apart piece by piece—her marriage ended, her health declined, her family home was lost, and as she mourned her father’s passing, she also became her mother’s caretaker. Just as Susanne thought she had found hope again, another deep loss left her shattered and without direction. Through this cascade of heartbreak, Susanne discovered that the well-meaning words and advice societ...

Brenda grew up in the tranquil town of Shipshewana, Indiana, where life moves a bit slower and communities thrive on simplicity amidst modern chaos. Brenda is a therapist, writer, and speaker, and today we are talking about the importance of making life and faith uncomplicated in a fast-paced world. So ponder with us the beauty of a back-to-basics lifestyle, not by rejecting modernity, but by reco...

Welcome to our neighborhood! Sit on down with Pam, Jodi Jackson Tucker and Lisa C Qualls to chat about the fulfilling yet challenging journey of foster care and adoption. Jody and Lisa dive into the dynamics of large, blended families and the vital role of faith in navigating the complexities of adoption. They offer insight into how communities can rally support around adoptive and foster families...

With spring cleaning on everyone's mind, we're tackling the love-hate relationship we have with tidying up. Joining us is Dana K. White, who wrote the super-relatable book "Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House." Dana talks about what it was like growing up messy, thinking she'd magically become organized as an adult, and how she finally found peace with her not-so-pe...