The Warrior Mama Podcast

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s easy to look at other mothers and think, “They’re doing a better job than I am.” This comparison is amplified by the enemy, who loves to feed us these lies to undermine our confidence. Bethany grounds listeners in the truth of Colossians 1:16-17 and rediscovers the strength that comes from knowing our lives are securely held by God.   The truth is, nothing i...

Welcome back to the kitchen. Today, Bethany reminds listeners that motherhood wasn’t something that just happened to you—it’s a role you were meant to fill. Scripture reminds us that as mothers, we were chosen and guided by God to fulfill this important purpose.   Psalm 139:13-16 beautifully expresses the intentionality in which God created us. These verses highlight that we were crafted with thou...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany invites us to explore Psalm 103, focusing on verses 8-9, and how we can apply this perspective to our parenting. As parents, we often face challenging days where it's easy to become frustrated or lose patience with our children. But Bethany reminds listeners to take a moment to see our children as God sees us. He looks at us and sees the fullness o...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany anchors listeners today with one of her favorite scriptures: Titus 3:4-7. As parents, we often mess up. We become irritable and stumble into sin as we step into our day, and our kids do the same. But remember, He saved us from the mess we’re walking in—not because we do things right, but because of His mercy. He washes us with renewal. The world wants us...

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Bethany is thrilled to welcome you to the new format of The Warrior Mama Podcast with daily episodes. Each episode brings you a scripture and a truth that listeners can apply in their own walk with Jesus. Today, Bethany unpacks Matthew 11:28-30, which beautifully reveals the heart of our savior for you. Jesus invites us to come to him when we are weary and burden...

  Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany is joined by Gabe and Andrea Olson, the authors of The Big God Books series. As parents, we often turn to books as learning tools for life moments, helping our children gain a deeper understanding of the world. Books can teach kids about complex concepts without them having to experience everything firsthand. Bethany sits down with Gabe and A...

  Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany sits down with Natalie Hixson, who shares her powerful testimony about her struggles and triumphs with anger in motherhood. Natalie's story is incredibly relatable, reflecting a silent battle many mothers face. Together, Natalie and Bethany offer hope and guidance, encouraging mothers to turn to God during these unbearably messy moments. Natalie shares...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany sits down with her good friend and mentor, Sandra Stanley, to begin a heartfelt conversation about understanding the myth of balance and accepting that, as mothers, we don’t have to do it all. Sandra shares her journey of living with purposeful presence during her seasons with her children and how she has learned to say no confidently. She emphasizes the...

  Welcome back to the kitchen table. In this episode, Bethany is joined by a wonderful friend, Joy Pitner, a remarkable woman and mother. Together, they challenge the common cultural belief that women and mothers need a glass of wine to unwind after a difficult day. Society often teaches us to look for comfort in all the wrong places, especially during moments of stress or even in times of joy. In...

This week, Bethany is applying the five pillars to address tantrums. She provides listeners with a framework to view these moments through a Gospel lens. Tune in as Bethany offers encouragement for both understanding and handling tantrums in your households. She emphasizes the importance of using all five pillars during these times. Bethany particularly highlights the significance of the second tr...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today Bethany welcomes listeners into a conversation that promises to resonate deeply with every parent. Bethany is thrilled to have Kristen Hallinan join her. They explore what it means to rewrite the narrative of our family legacies. Kristen begins by sharing her personal journey through a childhood marked by chaos, dysfunction, and deep-seated trauma. It's a s...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Joining Bethany on today’s episode is the remarkable Karen Stubbs, a mother, author, and founder of Birds on a Wire, a ministry aimed at supporting and equipping moms.    Karen shares her insights on the complexity of motherhood while connecting deeply with both God and our children, and understanding that this journey isn’t one to be walked alone. Karen’s story...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As Bethany wraps up her inspiring series, we are reminded of the profound importance of standing in God’s word. We pray that our children learn to walk closely with God, developing a love for Jesus that surpasses our own.  We want them to experience a passion for Him that fills their hearts and guides their lives. We want our children to not just know about God,...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Anxiety often feels overwhelming, especially for our children. We want them to experience and know God’s peace, a peace that guards their minds and hearts against the anxiety that threatens to overwhelm them.   Bethany’s prayer today is rooted in a deep concern for the well-being of our children. We recognize the pressures they face daily—from academic stress to...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As a mother, one of my greatest desires is for my children to become prayer warriors, deeply rooted in their faith and confident in seeking God's wisdom and guidance.    Today, Bethany roots listeners in Hebrews 4:15-16, a reminder of the compassion we have from Jesus, who invites us to approach the throne of grace with confidence. We pray that our children will...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today Bethany is praying for  a deeper and more urgent call: to pray that our children become warriors. In Ephesians 6:10-11, we’re reminded to “be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”   Our children, as followers of Christ, are engaged in a spiritual battle every da...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Our children face constant attacks on their minds. The enemy seeks to destroy their purity of thought, steeping them in lies and deception. These lies are often difficult to discern, making it essential for us to pray for our children's mental and spiritual protection. Our children are bombarded with negative influences such as comparison, judgment, materialism,...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of our greatest fears is that Satan will find a way to destroy our children’s faith and lead them away from God. In a world full of challenges and temptations, we must pray that God protects and guides our children.   Psalm 18:16-19 gives us a powerful reminder of God’s saving grace. Satan is relentless in his attempts to come against us and our families. But...

​​Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of the most powerful tools we have as parents is prayer. In today’s episode Bethany shares the incredible impact of praying not just for our children, but also for yourself.    Praying for yourself is not an act of selfishness, but rather a crucial step in becoming the parent you aspire to be—a servant of Jesus Christ, guiding my children on their faith wal...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of our deepest prayers is that our children walk through life with tender hearts. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:14-15 about the importance of forgiveness.   We seek God's guidance to help our children maintain a tender heart, free from bitterness and anger. Life's challenges can often leave wounds that make it easy for their hearts to harden, not just towards...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In today’s episode Betahny prays for God to work in our children’s hearts and minds. We ask him to shape their character, helping them to understand how their words impact those around them. As parents, we hold a deep desire for our children to grow up walking in peace.    Proverbs 15:1-2 teaches us the power of our words. We ask God to work in our children’s hea...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, our deepest desire is often to see our children grow into responsible, loving, and obedient individuals. We pray that God would help our children walk in his ways, calling them to obedience not out of duty, but out of a love for Jesus.   When we call our children to obedience, we are inviting them to walk in the ways of God. This isn't just about foll...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, our hearts are guided by Psalm 25:21 as we lift our children in prayer, seeking for them to walk in truth.   Bethany’s prayer is simple yet profound—we ask that our children be rooted in truth. We pray for discernment, that they may distinguish truth and courage, to stand firmly in the truth, even when it's difficult.  And so, we pray that our children's h...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As we walk into Day 9 of our prayer journey, our focus turns to a fundamental aspect of our children's development—their character.  Today, Bethany welcomes you to join her in prayer on seeking God's guidance and grace as we nurture virtues within our children that will shape their interactions and relationships. In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus teaches us that the gre...

Welcome back to the kitchen table, Bethany welcomes listeners into day 8 of our journey through the Warrior Mama’s Prayer Journal.   As we journey together in this series of prayers for our children, today Bethany leads us in a heartfelt prayer for something profound: deep-rooted faith. We all share a desire for our children's faith to be more than just surface-level. Colossians 1:9-12 holds a spe...