Truth Over Trends Podcast | Biblical Womanhood, Faith, & Real Life

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, many Christians are asking an important question:   Can Christians be patriotic?   Is it biblical to love your country?   Where is the line between gratitude and idolatry?   Can we celebrate Independence Day while remembering that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven?   In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, we’re taking a biblical look at patr...

What does biblical modesty actually look like?   Is it about hemlines and dress codes, or is it something much deeper?   In this special interview episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Malinda Pagel for an honest conversation about modesty, conviction, legalism, and honoring Christ in a culture that constantly tells women their value is found in their appearance.   Mali...

Public school. Private school. Homeschool. Few topics create more debate among Christian parents than education. As a homeschool mom, speaker, and curriculum creator, you might assume I believe homeschooling is the only right answer. But after attending public school myself, having a husband who attended public school, raising children in public school, graduating one child from public school, and...

As a homeschool mom, speaker, and curriculum creator, this may be one of the most important things I’ve ever said: Homeschooling won’t save your children. Now before you panic, hear me out. I believe school choice matters. I believe parents should be intentional. I believe discipleship matters. But after years of parenting, homeschooling, and watching families walk different paths, I’ve come to re...

June is Pride Month, and for many Christians, it raises an important question: How should we respond? In a culture that increasingly equates love with affirmation, many believers feel caught between speaking the truth and showing compassion. But Scripture never asks us to choose between the two. In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, Ingrid takes a biblical look at Pride Month, homosexu...

Birth control and family planning are topics that many Christian couples wrestle with, but they’re not always discussed openly—or thoughtfully. As a mom of ten, this is a question I get asked often, so in today’s episode, I’m sharing where my husband and I personally landed on birth control and family planning, how our convictions developed over time, and why we believe Christians should think thr...

Manifestation is everywhere right now. From self-help culture and social media trends to affirmation language and “speaking things into existence,” the message is constant: you have the power to create your own reality. But is that actually biblical? In today’s episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, Ingrid takes a biblical look at manifestation culture, affirmations, positive thinking, and the...

Beauty culture is reaching girls younger and younger. From skincare routines and makeup tutorials to constant conversations about appearance, perfection, and “fixing flaws,” the pressure surrounding beauty has become overwhelming—and as Christian moms, we have to ask deeper questions about what we’re participating in and what we’re modeling for our daughters. In today’s episode of the Truth Over T...

Yoga is everywhere. It’s in workout apps, studios, and even spaces labeled “Christian.” It’s often presented as simple stretching, relaxation, or a way to slow down in a busy life. But is it actually harmless? In this episode, Ingrid takes a clear and biblical look at what yoga really is, where it comes from, and why that matters for Christian women who want to live with discernment. This is not a...

Aging isn’t the problem—but the way we think about it might be. In today’s culture, aging is treated like something to fix, prevent, or reverse.   From subtle pressures to “get your body back” after having children to more visible trends like mommy makeovers, the message is clear: your value is tied to how you look. But is that actually true?   In this episode, Ingrid walks through what the world...

You already know what to do.   Eat better. Move your body. Be consistent.   So why does it still feel like it’s not working?   In this episode, Ingrid breaks down the real reason so many Christian women feel stuck in their health—and it’s not a lack of knowledge. It’s the approach.   From chasing quick fixes and products to living in all-or-nothing cycles, to relying on feelings instead of obedien...

What happens when the way you’ve been parenting… isn’t actually rooted in Scripture? In this episode, Ingrid shares a real and honest look at how her parenting has shifted over time—from cultural norms and behavior-based expectations to intentional, biblical discipleship inside the home. As a mom in a blended family who came to faith later in life, this conversation unpacks the reality of raising...

What if the version of Christianity you’ve been living… isn’t actually rooted in truth? In this episode, we’re talking about what I’m calling Pinterest Christianity—a version of faith that looks good on the outside, feels encouraging, and fits neatly into everyday life… but often lacks depth, conviction, and transformation. Not because we’re trying to live that way— but because it’s subtle. It’s n...

This episode marks a shift. We’re stepping into Truth Over Trends—a deeper, more honest conversation about what it means to live as a Christian woman in a culture that constantly pulls us in the opposite direction. Because the goal isn’t happiness. The goal is holiness. And those two things are not the same. In this episode, we talk about the quiet ways culture creeps into our homes, our habits, o...

Postpartum is a beautiful season—but it can also be physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging. After walking through multiple postpartum seasons over the years, Ingrid shares five things she wishes she had understood much earlier. These lessons have helped her care for her body more wisely, enjoy the postpartum season more fully, and steward the body God gave her instead of fighting agains...

It’s 3PM. You’re exhausted. The baby didn’t nap. You skipped lunch. The kids are arguing, dinner isn’t planned, and suddenly the whole day feels like it’s falling apart. If you’re a mom, you probably know this moment well. In this episode of Healthy Holy Momlife, Ingrid walks through what’s really happening in that afternoon spiral and how to respond with wisdom instead of frustration. We talk abo...

If we know what Scripture says… If we know what wisdom looks like… If we know the healthy choice…   Why is it still so hard to live it out?   In this episode, Ingrid explores the tension many Christian women feel between knowing truth and consistently applying it — in health, motherhood, faith, and everyday discipline.   Scripture shows us this struggle is not new. Even the apostle Paul described...

  You know what to do. You know protein stabilizes you. You know water helps. You know movement changes your mood. You know time in the Word anchors your heart. So why is it still so hard to stay steady? In this episode, Ingrid speaks to the mom who isn’t confused about health — she’s depleted. The one who can do it 75% of the time… but on the other 25% days, everything feels like it’s collapsing....

In 1 Samuel 17, the giant wasn’t the only problem — fear was.   For forty days, Israel stood frozen. The giant spoke, and they listened. But David saw the same giant and responded with covenant confidence in the Lord.   In this episode, we take a biblically grounded look at what your “giant” might be in your health journey. Often it’s not your body — it’s fear. It’s shame. It’s self-doubt. It’s co...

What does it actually look like to glorify God in your body? In this episode, Ingrid breaks down five clear, biblical ways to walk in obedience in your health — not through vanity, extremes, or diet culture — but through stewardship, self-control, and surrender. If you’ve ever felt torn between “grace” and “discipline,” this episode draws a clear line: grace removes condemnation, but it does not r...

What does it look like to care for your health when you’re postpartum, exhausted, or simply in a season where your capacity is limited? In this episode, Ingrid shares a biblical, grace-filled approach to health rooted in stewardship—not extremes.   We talk about all-or-nothing thinking, postpartum bodies, nourishment, rest, movement, and why small, faithful choices still matter to God.   This epis...

Many Christian moms are exhausted—not because they don’t care about their health, but because they’ve been living under rules God never gave them.   Rules that say: • count and burn every calorie • eliminate entire food groups • chase skinny instead of strength • control your body to be “disciplined” • measure worth by numbers and appearance   In this episode, Ingrid names the truth most women fee...

Christian moms are exhausted—not because they don’t care about their health, but because they’ve been following rules God never gave them.   Rules that say: • health can be bought • discipline must be extreme • skinny equals healthy • your body should look the same after babies • and you need perfect conditions to begin   In this episode, Ingrid walks through five common health rules Christian mom...

As a new year approaches, many Christian moms feel an unspoken pressure to fix themselves.   Fix their routines. Fix their health. Fix their homes. Fix everything that feels messy, unfinished, or behind.   But Scripture never calls us to frantic reinvention.   In this episode, Ingrid gently dismantles the cultural expectation that growth requires a perfect plan, a dramatic vision, or a complete ov...

January brings pressure—new rules, new goals, a “new you.” But Scripture never asked for that.   In this episode, Ingrid gently but clearly dismantles the idea that lasting change comes from January overhauls and all-or-nothing resolutions. Instead, she offers a biblical reframe: health that honors God is built through faithful stewardship, not calendar-driven pressure.   This conversation is for...