The Warrior Mama Podcast

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes listeners to day 7 of our prayer journey. Bethany invites listeners into a prayer that speaks to the core of every parent, the hope that our children learn to listen to the Holy Spirit.    Guided by the wisdom found in John 10:27, we long for our children to develop a deep connection with Jesus. We ask for guidance in nurturing this connection an...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes listeners to day 6 of our prayer journey. Today our focus turns to a topic close to every parent's heart: helping our children understand their true identity.   In Ephesians 2:10, we are reminded that we are God's workmanship, created with purpose and intention. This verse serves as a powerful affirmation of the unique gifts and talents that God...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes listeners into day five of her journey through the Warrior Mama’s Prayer journal. As moms, we often find ourselves hoping and praying that our children grasp the profound concept of grace – that beautiful, unearned gift of love and forgiveness from God.    Bethany draws from wisdom of 2 Peter 3:18, she reminds listeners  to nurture our children's...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany invites you to day four of her journey through the Warrior Mama’s Prayer journal. Today Bethany invites listeners to join her in praying for our kids to really grasp what their sin means.   As mothers we yearn for our children to understand the complexities of their faith, to grasp the concept of sin, and to recognize their need for a savior. Romans 3: 23...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany invites you to day three of her journey through the Warrior Mama’s Prayer journal. Today, our hearts are set on a simple yet profound prayer: that our children may truly know who God is.    Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:15-16, we hope our children will catch a glimpse of the power God has. We pray that God will reveal Himself through his works and draw our chi...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany invites you into her journey through the Warrior Mama’s Prayer journal and today she welcomes you to day two. Today, Bethany welcomes you to reflect on Ezekiel 11:19, where we're reminded of the power of our prayers for the hearts of our children.    We ask the Lord to draw our children close to him, just as we long for them to know and love Jesus as we d...

Welcome to the kitchen table, today Bethany invites you into her journey through the Warrior Mama’s Prayer journal and today she welcomes you to day one. Bethany unpacks the words of 1 Peter 5:6-7.   In these verses, we're reminded of a profound truth: we are not meant to carry our anxieties alone. Instead, we are encouraged to cast them upon God, for he cares deeply for us. It's a simple yet prof...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Have you ever felt like your prayers lacked rhythm or direction? Bethany is welcoming listeners into When a Mother Prays series. In this next month Bethany will take listeners on a journey of intentionally praying for your children.    But what makes a prayer truly effective? How do we cultivate a consistent prayer life that resonates with purpose and meaning? Th...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God. We're told that we only have 18 years to get it all right—to mold, shape, and guide our children into adulthood. The fear of the future looms large, whispering doubts and insecurities into our hearts.   In 2 Corinthians 1:20-22, we find reassurance in God's promises. H...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God. In motherhood it’s not uncommon to find ourselves questioning the decisions we make. From setting boundaries with our children to navigating the delicate balance between love and discipline, the journey of motherhood is often accompanied by waves of doubt and insecurit...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God. In motherhood we often find ourselves measuring our success or failure based on what they perceive happening around them.    How do we stop constantly measuring ourselves against others? In today’s episode Bethany uses a word picture to help listeners change the way th...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God. Motherhood is a journey where we often find ourselves questioning if we have the answers for the season we're in which many mothers find themselves entangled in a web of doubt and uncertainty.    Bethany reminds listeners of the words found in Jeremiah 33:3: "Call to m...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that our children's behavior reflects solely on our abilities as mothers. We must separate the performance of our children from our worth as mothers.  As mothers, we've been chosen for our children, entrusted with the incred...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God. In the thick of motherhood, amidst the chaos of diaper changes and sleepless nights, it's easy to lose sight of who we are. We often find ourselves questioning our identity, wondering if we measure up to some unattainable standard.    But the truth is, we aren't the fl...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God. There are moments in motherhood when our hearts ache, when the weight of our responsibilities feels overwhelming. In those moments, it's essential to remember that we are not alone on this journey.    In the moments when our feelings are hurt, when we feel overwhelmed...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, inadequate, and like we're constantly falling short in our motherhood. We see ourselves as flawed, broken pieces, trying desperately to hold it all together. But amidst the chaos and self-doubt, Bethany's gentle reminder echoes in our min...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God. Motherhood is a role that shapes us, challenges us, and fills us with love beyond measure.  But, there’s a pressure that stems from the responsibility, the fear of failure, and the constant comparison with societal standards. In the midst of it all, we may find ourselv...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God.   As mothers, we often find ourselves consumed by the daily tasks and challenges of nurturing our children. It's crucial to recognize that God sees us as integral parts of his plan. He desires to walk with us each day, guiding and shaping us to become more like Him.  B...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God.   So how do we begin to walk in this gospel-centered motherhood? Today, Bethany dives deep into the heart of gospel-centered motherhood and discovers the profound truth that we are not the flaw, but an integral part of God's plan. His plan for us - a plan rooted in His...

Welcome back to the kitchen table as Bethany welcomes listeners into a series of understanding motherhood through the eyes of God.   Bethany roots in Ephesians 2:1-10 and we’re reminded that even when we were dead in our sins, God, in mercy, made us alive with Christ. It's a powerful reminder that our salvation is not something we earn through our own efforts or merit but is freely given to us by...

Welcome back to the kitchen table, Bethany is excited to welcome listeners into a series that is close to the heart of every mother: what does motherhood look like when it's centered in the gospel? As mothers, we often find ourselves navigating through conflicting messages about what it means to be a good mother. From societal expectations to cultural norms, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and uncer...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In this week’s episode, Bethany sits down with guest Lee Ann Mancini, host of the Raising Christian Kids podcast and author of Raising Kids to Follow Christ. As parents, one of our greatest desires is to raise children who walk in the footsteps of Christ. However, in today's world, we are faced with the challenge of an alarming epidemic - kids walking away from t...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, what do we do when our children grapple with fear and anxiety at bedtime? When anxious thoughts cloud their minds and disrupt their peace, it can be challenging to navigate. We've all experienced seasons where bedtime feels like a battleground, where fear and worry threaten to overshadow the bedtime routines.    Bedtime struggles are not just about ge...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In motherhood we face challenges, triumph, and a struggle with perfectionism and comparison. In today’s episode Bethany guides listeners to shift their perspective to see motherhood as a process of growth, much like the difference between an oak tree and a Bradford pear. Bethany brings listeners into a story of transformation guided by a metaphor used by the Lord...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As women, we often find ourselves loaded down with expectations, performance pressures, and the weight of our identities. In today’s episode Bethany welcomes you to open and explore the baggage that you are holding onto. And, she welcomes you to explore the great exchange offered by the gospel and learn how to pour our hearts into the hands of God.   The pressure...