The Warrior Mama Podcast

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany is sitting down with Alicia Michelle for a much-needed and relatable conversation about emotions. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why am I feeling the same emotions over and over again?” or “Why am I always in this space?” then this conversation is for you. Alicia shares her journey to emotional confidence—one that didn’t come easily. Growin...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Instead of just teaching our kids to share, what if we encouraged them to be givers? There’s a powerful shift that happens when we teach our children to look beyond themselves and to think about the joy of giving. When children face those moments where they don’t want to give up their toy or share their snack, it’s the perfect opportunity for a lesson in perspect...

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Bethany is sharing a parent principle that every parent battles: sharing. If you’ve ever watched your kids argue over toys, you know how  challenging this can be. But the reality is, selfishness is bound to show up in your house. And honestly, it shouldn’t surprise us.  As parents, we’re guiding little ones who are just learning what it means to walk with Jesus....

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s easy to step in when our kids tattle, ready to fix the problem and make things right. But what if our urge to solve everything is keeping them from learning a valuable skill—resolving conflict on their own? Bethany used to jump in at the first sign of tattling, sorting out every disagreement between her kids. Instead, she began teaching them a biblical appro...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Conflict is a natural part of life, but how we handle it can make all the difference. As parents, we have an opportunity to teach our children the importance of resolving conflict in a way that reflects our calling to be peacemakers. The Gospel challenges us to seek peace, as seen in Romans 12:17-18, which urges us to live at peace with everyone as much as we can...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s natural to want to jump in and fix our kids' problems. We worry about their decisions and try to steer them toward the best outcomes. But what if our instinct to solve everything is holding them back from learning a powerful skill—problem-solving? Bethany used to want to solve every problem her kids faced. It felt natural to step in and guide their decisions...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, we often find ourselves in situations where discipline feels like a reaction to behavior we want to correct. But what if we saw these moments as opportunities to go deeper, to chase the “why” behind our child’s actions?  God, in His wisdom, looks at our hearts rather than stopping at our outward behavior. He’s curious about what motivates us, and as p...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares a guiding principle in her home: inclusion. Rooted in James 2:1, which calls us to show no partiality, Bethany shares how exclusion has no place in her home. Her goal is to raise children who don’t just avoid exclusion but actively work to include others. Kids naturally want their own space—it's common to hear, “get out of my room” But Bethany enco...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany explores the challenge of raising children uniquely in the same home. It's common to hear, "that’s not fair" as each child has their own personality, motivations, and struggles. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us to “train up a child in the way he should go.” This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach; each child requires their own path. Bethany emphasizes that...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is excited to introduce another important principle: the giftedness of our children. This idea is beautifully rooted in Psalm 139:14, which reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” It’s easy to forget that our children are not all crafted the same; each one is uniquely made with their own gifts and strengths. Bethany reflects on how God ha...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares some of her best parenting principles that come from scripture. These teachings guide her through the beautiful chaos of family life, and she has seen the good that comes from applying them with her children. One key belief she holds is that work as a parent isn't measured by outcomes but by the effort put in. Colossians 3:23-24 reminds her, “Whate...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In 2 Corinthians 4, we see a beautiful truth: God is the one who brings light into the darkness. He shines His light into our hearts, filling us with His presence and truth. As parents, we are called to pray that same light for our children—to be prayer warriors who lift them up to God. When we pray, we’re not just speaking words; we’re asking God to turn on a li...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. How often do we pause to see Jesus in the dinnertime hour? While we're chopping vegetables, setting plates, or clearing the clutter from the table, God calls us to a quiet invitation—just like Psalm 23:5 says. In the middle of life's noise, God doesn’t ask us to charge into battle or solve every problem. Instead, he prepares a table for us right there, offering p...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Helping our children with laundry and getting them dressed is a daily ritual, often filled with the same simple motions—helping them put on new clothes, changing out of the old, and making sure they’re ready for the day. What seems like a small task can actually reveal something powerful about the gospel and how God interacts with us. Each moment we help our chil...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Much like the constant need for diaper changes and the patience of potty training, our lives as Christians reflect a repeated need to come back to God for cleansing. Just as children frequently need help as they grow, we also find ourselves returning to God, in need of his grace again and again. 1 John 1:9 reminds us, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and j...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. A pacifier may seem like just a small comfort item, but it actually holds a beautiful lesson about the gospel. When our little ones reach for it, they’re showing a need for comfort, much like our own need for God’s presence in times when we need comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 reminds us that God is the "Father of all comfort" who is present in our afflictions, offe...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. When life feels overwhelming and you’re running on empty, it’s easy to think peace will only come when the chaos quiets down. But Jesus offers rest right in the middle of it. In Matthew 11:28-30, He says, “Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest.” He’s not promising an escape from life’s pressures or a perfectly calm life. Instead, he invites...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. When you’re constantly separating your kids as they bicker and fight, it can feel like you’re stuck in the role of referee, always stepping in to calm the chaos. It’s exhausting, and in those moments, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture.  Jesus dealt with squabbles too. He didn’t ignore them or lose his cool. Instead, he redirected people with patience...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Do you ever feel overwhelmed and on edge, like your reactions set off a chain of frustration that you wish you could stop? At the end of the day, it leaves you filled with regret, wondering why you couldn’t just snap out of it. What you might really need is some quiet time with the Lord. Think back to when you had a little baby—precious, helpless, and restless un...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As moms, we often feel the weight of the world on our shoulders, believing we need to be in control and have everything figured out. Sometimes, we see that same desire reflected in our kids—they want to be independent, handling things themselves, from getting dressed to buckling their car seats. Even when they don’t quite have it under control, they want to. Just...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Colossians 3:2 calls us to set our minds on things above, which can be tough during seasons of worry. You might wonder if things will improve or if God is truly paying attention to your struggles. It’s easy to feel like you’re messing it all up and hang your head in despair. Yet, God’s heart remains steadfast. In John 13:1, we’re reminded that he loves us to the...

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Today, Bethany is sharing another word picture to help you have gospel conversations with your little ones. This time, we’re talking about water. Think about when you wash your hands or take a bath. Water cleans the dirt off, just like Jesus washes away our sins. 1 John 1:7 tells us that the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin, and Titus 3:5-6 reminds us that...

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Today, Bethany continues the conversation on using word pictures to share the gospel with your little ones. Our focus today? The mirror. Think about when you walk into the bathroom and look into the mirror. With the light on, you clearly see your reflection—the mirror shows everything, even the dirt on your face. Romans 3:20 reminds us that, just like a mirror sh...

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Teaching our little ones about God can feel challenging, but today Bethany shares a word picture that can help make it clear. Imagine walking into a dark bathroom. The first thing we do is turn on the light so we can see where we are. Without that light, we’re stuck in the dark. In John 8:12, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. There are whispers all around us—subtle, quiet conversations that can leave us feeling excluded or unseen. Whether it’s in social circles, at work, or even within family dynamics, exclusion has a way of sneaking in and settling deep within our hearts.  We’ve all been there. Maybe it was as a child, watching others bond while you stood on the sidelines, or perhaps...