The Warrior Mama Podcast

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As moms, it’s easy to tie our identity to the roles we play—especially motherhood. But when our worth is anchored solely in being a mom, it can lead to anxiety and uncertainty. Our identity, though, is meant to be anchored in who God says we are. God doesn’t just call us moms—he calls us warriors. He’s filled us with grace and strength. The enemy tries to steal o...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. For Bethany, it often felt like her identities in faith and motherhood were pulling in opposite directions. She was trying to raise her kids well, deeply rooted in faith, but her role as a mom and her walk with Jesus felt like parallel tracks that never quite crossed.  Her heart hadn’t fully understood the freedom that God offers—the freedom to step out from unde...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is taking us back to the basics today, and it all starts with one simple but powerful truth: identity. Who does God want me to be? Who does He say I am? These aren’t just questions to consider—they’re the foundation of everything.  Jesus gave us the answer in John 7:37-39. Knowing who we are in him changes everything. When we know our identity in Christ,...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As the Christmas season approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in lists and expectations—who’s been good, what gifts to give, how to make everything perfect.  We celebrate Christmas because we belong to Jesus. The gospel isn’t about earning or achieving—it’s about grace. At Christmas, there’s no performance checklist, no need to prove yourself. You’re loved simply...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. The holidays are here, and with them come traditions that leave a lasting impact. For Bethany’s family, it’s the annual gingerbread house competition—a fun, chaotic event filled with creativity.  These moments aren’t about big lessons or perfect execution. Traditions, even the silly ones, create a sense of attachment and belonging. They give children stability an...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany shares how to take important concepts—like Jesus being our light—and turn them into simple, engaging activities that hold your children’s attention. Using a candy cane hunt in the dark, she shows how to make this truth come alive. In the darkness, the candy canes are impossible to find. But with the light, everything hidden becomes clear—a powerful...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. The week before Christmas always seems to carry so much weight. It’s a season of joy, traditions, and celebration, yet it’s also a season where overwhelm and anxiety can creep in. How do we fight against the lies that whisper we’re falling short? How do we realign our hearts with Jesus when we feel like we’ve lost our way? The pressure to create the perfect Chris...

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. In today's final episode before Christmas, Bethany takes listeners on a journey through Isaiah 9 not only to understand the great depth, importance, and reasoning behind this passage. But to help listeners uncover stunnin...

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. Have your children accidentally broken something, and their sibling comes forth promising it was an accident, and they're doing everything in their power to intercede in the situation?  Well, Jesus does something similar...

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. Through scripture, Bethany gives listeners a deeper understanding of how Jesus is our living water. We often fall short of understanding this name because we don't understand the necessity of water for the Hebrews.  Betha...

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany for the next six episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. In today’s episode Bethany takes listeners through a story in scripture as to why Jesus is called the Great Shepard. She unpacks why this name is important and why would we want to know the deepe...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany for the next few episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. In today's quick but valuable episode, Bethany visits Jesus and his role as our helper. Bethany shares a personal story that opened her eyes to relying on Jesus for help, especially during the messiest of mom...

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas.  Join Bethany for the next few episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. Bethany provides listeners with a nugget of truth amid the chaos to help them find peace, joy, and happiness during the Christmas season by fixing their eyes on Jesus. It's easy to become consum...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. We’re called to guide our children into an obedient walk, but every child struggles in their own way. How we approach this matters—it’s not just about issuing commands but about teaching them what obedience truly looks like, starting with their relationship with us. Our ultimate goal is to lead our children toward obedience to God, knowing this is a lifelong jour...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Obedience is a big concept in parenting. As moms, we often bring our own experiences and beliefs about obedience to the table—lessons from our past, both good and bad. But at its core, obedience is more than just behavior. It’s a reflection of our children’s need for something greater. When our children disobey, it’s easy to feel frustrated or even offended. But...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Saying no to adolescents can often feel like a constant tug-of-war, but what if the focus shifted from control to encouraging wisdom? Instead of immediately answering with yes or no, we can guide our teens to reflect by asking, “What do you think would be wise?” Bethany encourages listeners to use this question to not only shift responsibility to them but to open...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, it’s easy to default to no. It feels like the simplest way to maintain order and avoid challenges. But if we stop and examine why we say no, it often comes down to convenience or control. Saying no can feel like the easier path, but it’s not always the most meaningful one. What if, instead, we looked for opportunities to say yes? As Bethany reflected...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood often brings moments when grace feels hard to extend—especially when patience wears thin, and frustration takes over. But what if we reframed those moments in light of the grace we've been given? Titus 3 reminds us that grace is offered before repentance. We didn’t earn God’s grace, it was given freely, not because of what we had done but because of wh...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Amanda take listeners through Day 19 of Advent, offering a glimpse into the heart of this devotional. Advent often starts strong, but as the season unfolds it’s not uncommon to miss a few days. That’s why this devotional stands out—it’s written with simplicity and intention, making it easy to stay engaged. Day 19 invites families to reflect on the con...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany and Amanda guide listeners through Day 16 of Advent, offering a clear example of how to bring the season to life in a simple yet meaningful way.  For Day 16, the focus begins with the simplicity of the scripture. Amanda explains how slowing down to read the passage creates space for connection and understanding. From there, she and Bethany discuss...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany recently sat down with Amanda Jass, author of Discovering Christmas, to explore how to embrace the Advent season without feeling overwhelmed. With the holidays often pulling us in every direction, Amanda reminds listeners that Advent doesn’t have to add to the chaos. Amanda walked Bethany through a few days of Advent, demonstrating how small, intentional...

Welcome back to the kitchen table, Bethany and Alicia wrap up their conversation on the ADD Method with the final step: decide. This is where science meets scripture, helping us get to the root of understanding our emotions and moving us toward healing. In this third step, we filter our emotions through God’s lens. We’ve been honest about what we’re feeling, identified what aligns with God’s truth...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Alicia continue their conversation on the ADD Method, diving into the second step: discern. After we’ve taken the time to acknowledge our emotions, it’s tempting to stop there, but discerning our feelings is where real growth happens.  It’s about digging deeper and sorting through what we’re experiencing—asking ourselves not just “What am I feeling?”...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Alicia are sitting down for another great conversation, this time diving into a practical way to manage emotions confidently: the ADD Method. The first step is acknowledge—a simple but often overlooked part of processing our emotions. It’s about taking a moment to recognize what we’re feeling without judgment. Instead of pushing away uncomfortable emo...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Alicia are sitting down for another great conversation, this time diving into a practical way to manage emotions confidently: the ADD Method. The first step is acknowledge—a simple but often overlooked part of processing our emotions. It’s about taking a moment to recognize what we’re feeling without judgment. Instead of pushing away uncomfortable emo...