The Warrior Mama Podcast

Welcome to the new season of the Warrior Mama Podcast — and welcome back to the kitchen table. This fall, we're talking about one thing: identity . Who you are in Christ, what that means for how you parent, and how to stop letting the enemy convince you that your worth as a mom is tied to your performance. In this season premiere, Bethany opens with a vision for what Warrior Motherhood is building...

Welcome to the kitchen table, mama. This episode kicks off the Be The Voice Warrior Mama Podcast Tour — and we couldn't think of a more fitting place to start than under a centuries-old oak tree at the ROOTED Conference, surrounded by women learning what it means to become "oaks of righteousness." In this live Q&A, Bethany sits down with a circle of moms — young moms, seasoned moms, single mom...

Tantrums, strong moods, and big feelings are part of growing up. In this episode, Bethany talks about how we can walk with our children in these moments, pointing them to Jesus with kindness, mercy, and grace. We explore how to meet children where they are, remember their perspective, and share God’s Word in practical ways. Bethany emphasizes following God’s pattern of love, using undistracted tim...

In this episode, Bethany speaks directly to the heart of motherhood and the weight, purpose, and calling within it. In seasons of exhaustion, doubt, or comparison, it is easy to lose sight of what our role truly is. This conversation is a reminder to come back to the foundation. God has given you this role with intention. You were created first for relationship with Him, and from that relationship...

Bethany dives into how we can bring life, purpose, and direction to our parenting by looking at where our children are in their spiritual journey. She talks about meeting our kids where they are and asking God for wisdom to guide us in walking alongside them. In this episode, Bethany explores the different ages and stages of childhood—from preschool through the teen years and shares practical ways...

In this episode, Bethany shares the five pillars she returns to in her role as a mother. These pillars serve as anchor points during seasons when motherhood feels heavy or when it’s hard to stay in tune. Bethany talks about the importance of remembering that our children are souls in need of a Savior and how that truth shapes a gentle, grounded approach to parenting. She shares why asking for God’...

In this episode, Bethany joins the conversation to talk honestly about discipline, especially the seasons when it feels constant, exhausting, and emotionally heavy. She shares from her own experience of walking through a season where her children were triggering frustration and anger, and how isolating that can feel as a parent. Bethany names the reality of being worn down by repeated correction a...

There are endless opinions on what it means to be a “good mom,” and it’s easy to let outside voices and debates creep into our homes. Bethany explores how to root your parenting in the gospel, not the noise. She shares how to stay grounded in God’s Word, hold the gospel high in your home, and resist the pressure to measure up to everyone else’s standards. Bethany also emphasizes the power of our w...

In this episode, Bethany is joined by her husband Troy to talk about disobedience in children and what parents actually do in the moment it shows up. They speak honestly about mistakes they’ve made and what 27 years of parenting has taught them. Disobedience isn’t treated as surprising or alarming. It’s named as a normal part of raising kids and something parents should expect. Bethany and Troy ta...

As the new year begins, Bethany invites parents to pause and reflect on a deeper question: Do we have a clear, God given vision for where our children are going? In this episode, Bethany explores what it means to seek God’s perspective in parenting and trust that He has uniquely designed each parent for the children they are raising. God knows our children intimately, is fully attentive to their l...

In this final episode before Christmas, Bethany opens Isaiah 9 and talks through what it means to call Jesus the Lord of Hosts. She explains the passage in a clear, grounded way and reflects on what God’s zeal actually looks like in real life, not just in scripture. If you are heading into Christmas feeling like you have done all the planning, all the hosting, and all the preparing, yet still wond...

The holidays can be messy. Between hurried schedules, unexpected conflicts, and moments that don’t go as planned, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This special re-air is part of a six-episode series exploring the names of Jesus. In this episode, Bethany reflects on Jesus as our Intercessor. Just as a child might step in to defend a sibling after an accident, Jesus speaks on our behalf before God. He...

This special re-air is part of a six-episode series exploring the names of Jesus. Each episode is designed to help you navigate the tensions, overwhelm, and unexpected chaos that often come with the Christmas season. In this episode, Bethany dives into scripture to unpack what it means that Jesus is our Living Water. Understanding this name requires seeing the vital role water played for the Hebre...

This special re-air is part of a six-episode series focused on the names of Jesus. Each episode is designed to help you navigate the tensions, overwhelm, and unexpected chaos that often come with the Christmas season. In this episode, Bethany explores why Jesus is called the Great Shepherd and what this name means for us today. During the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in lists and busyness,...

This is a special re-air as we move into a six-episode series focused on the names of Jesus. Each episode is designed to help you settle the tensions, overwhelm, and unexpected chaos that often rise during the Christmas season. In today’s brief but meaningful episode, Bethany reflects on Jesus as our helper. She shares a personal story that reminded her what happens when we stop trying to manage e...

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmastime. In this reair, join Bethany as she continues her six-episode journey exploring the many names of Jesus to help you navigate the tensions, overwhelm, and chaos of the Christmas season. Bethany shares a nugget of truth in each episode to help listeners find peace, joy, and purpose by fixing their eyes on Jesus. Amid the rush of preparations, errand...

Bethany answers a question every parent faces. “How do I help my kids grow in gratitude when the world pushes entitlement?” Bethany walks through three patterns she often sees in her own home: possessiveness, selfishness, and entitlement. She explains how each one can open the door to meaningful and Gospel centered conversations. She also shares how these patterns show up at different ages and how...

In this episode, Bethany opens up about the pressure so many moms feel to perform, measure up, and hold everything together. She shares how that weight can start to lift when we let the gospel actually run through our motherhood. Understanding that you are already complete in him changes everything. It softens the constant self-judgment, eases the pressure to prove yourself, and opens space to exp...

Can we truly walk as mothers and women of worship in a world that tells us worry is part of being a good mom? In this episode, Bethany shares what it means to move from a posture of worry to one of worship and how that shift begins with surrender. We talk about the pressures moms carry such as screentime, food, friendships, and milestones. It is easy to believe that worrying shows we care. But wha...

Have you ever been so overwhelmed that even praying felt hard? The kind of heavy where you know God is good, but your mind can’t keep up with your heart? In this episode of The Warrior Mama Podcast, Bethany shares what God taught her in one of those seasons. With eight children, health challenges, and more on her plate than most could imagine, she asked God how to keep moving forward when it all f...

What do you do when you’ve been praying and it feels like God isn’t moving? When you’re waiting on Him to act, and it seems like He’s quiet? Bethany talks about what it really looks like to wait on the Lord with strength and courage when you can’t see or understand his plan. Through Psalm 27, she shares how she’s learning to anchor her heart in God’s promises instead of her emotions. This isn’t ab...

What does it really take to co-parent well, raise children with intention, and keep your marriage strong? Bethany and Troy break it down. They share the real story of working together as parents, navigating strengths and weaknesses, and raising their children with purpose. They explore questions every parent wonders: Are we the only ones parenting this way? Are we messing things up? They reflect o...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today Bethany is talking about something every mom wrestles with at some point — how do I steward this season with my children, and how do I do it well? Bethany shares what it’s looked like for her to trust that God gave her the exact children she was meant to raise — no mistakes, no mix-ups. This conversation is an invitation to see motherhood through God’s...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares the story behind the Warrior Mama Podcast — how God gave her the name, what it represents, and why this message matters for every mother navigating both the challenges and joys of motherhood. She explains that being a warrior mama isn’t about striving or perfection. It’s about recognizing that motherhood is a spiritual calling....

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany understands how heavy and messy certain seasons of motherhood can feel. Maybe you’re in one right now, feeling worn down, unsure, or even questioning if you like being a mom at all. You’re not the only one, and you’re not alone. Motherhood can feel overwhelming, but there is work God is doing in you, even when it doesn’t feel like it. In this episode, Bet...