Dwelling Place: The Bible for Moms

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Does having enough faith guarantee that God will answer our prayers the way we want? And are we preparing our children for the true cost—and eternal worth—of following Christ? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms from Entrusted Ministries, Stephanie Hickox explores Matthew 16–17 and the life-changing question Jesus asked His di...

The Bread of Life & Parenting the Heart | John 6, Matthew 15 & Mark 7 Article Explaining Jesus' Discussing His Flesh and Blood What does it mean to believe in Jesus when His words are difficult to understand? And how can we move beyond correcting our children's behavior to addressing the heart behind it? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox e...

Do you ever feel like you simply aren’t enough for your family? You want to be a faithful Christian mom, care well for your children, keep up with the demands of your household, and nurture your family’s faith—but at the end of the day, your to-do list is still unfinished, and you feel exhausted by everything you couldn’t accomplish. What if your weakness is not an obstacle to the work God wants t...

What do you do when your child is sick, your prayers seem unanswered, or a difficult season lasts far longer than you ever expected? As Christian moms, we long to protect our families, find answers, and see the people we love made well. But how can we walk in faith when we cannot control the outcome? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox explores two...

ut treasured daughters whom He delights to draw near. If you're a busy mom seeking biblical encouragement, a deeper understanding of Scripture, and wisdom for Christian motherhood, join us as we continue through God's Word with The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast. You may not understand what God is doing today, but you can trust the Savior who walks beside you. Learn more about Entrusted Ministries a...

How can we faithfully teach our children God’s Word while trusting Him to produce the growth? And what should we do when we can’t see whether the seeds of faith we’re planting are taking root? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox explores eight parables Jesus tells in Matthew 13, along with their significance for Christian moms who long to raise chil...

***Listen to #202 "His Yoke is Easy and His Burden is Light?" for Update What does it mean to make your home a dwelling place for God? And how can busy moms learn to surrender their children to the Lord while growing in their own faith? In this Prepare to Dwell episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox shares the personal story behind the podcast's name and the S...

Are you a busy mom who longs to spend more time in God's Word but struggles to find the time and consistency? You're not alone! In this special episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox shares an honest reminder that even moms who love Scripture and are committed to following Jesus still desperately need His grace, strength, and rest. After an exhausting night an...

What does it look like to live as a true follower of Jesus? And how can we build our homes and raise our children on a foundation that will stand firm through life’s storms? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms from Entrusted Ministries, Stephanie Hickox explores Matthew 5–7, the Sermon on the Mount. These powerful chapters reveal what true righteousness looks like—not...

The Age of the Disciples Blaspheming the Holy Spirit Have you ever felt unseen in the constant demands of motherhood? Do you struggle to respond with patience when you're interrupted, exhausted, or misunderstood? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , we explore Matthew 12, Mark 3, and Luke 6 to discover a Savior who understands the intensity of serving others—and who...

What difference would it make in your everyday life as a mom if you were deeply convinced that Jesus has authority over everything ? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , we explore Matthew 8, Mark 2, and John 5 to see how Jesus demonstrates His authority over sickness, spiritual darkness, nature, sin, and even death. As we follow a chronological Bible reading plan th...

Sign Up for the Dwelling Place Monthly Updates. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16, ESV Why did God send His Son to die for sinners? And how can we help our children understand their need for a Savior? In John 2–4, we see Jesus reveal His divine authority through miraculous signs, His cleansing...

What can Christian moms learn from the way Jesus responded when Satan tempted Him? In Matthew 4 and Luke 4, Jesus enters the wilderness after His baptism and faces Satan’s direct temptation. Jesus is physically weak and hungry, yet He refuses to satisfy His desires outside the will of His Father. When Satan twists Scripture, Jesus responds with the truth of Scripture. When Satan offers Him power a...

For Further Research: Why Did Jesus Get Baptized? What if the exhaustion, interruptions, and endless serving of motherhood could actually become opportunities to model Jesus to your children? In Matthew 3, Mark 1, and Luke 3, we witness the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. He serves people, meets physical and spiritual needs, teaches, heals, calls disciples, confronts evil, and responds with c...

The Birthday that Changed the World Podcast Episode regarding December 25th. We often picture the birth of Jesus as peaceful, beautiful, and serene. But when we read Matthew 1–2 and Luke 2 carefully, we discover something different. Jesus' arrival was miraculous—but it was also dangerous, disruptive, humble, and difficult. Mary faced the possibility of public shame. Joseph had to surrender his rep...

The New Testament is here! After walking through all 39 books of the Old Testament in our chronological Bible reading plan, we finally turn the page to the Gospels and meet Jesus in His earthly ministry. In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox begins the New Testament by studying Luke 1 and John 1 and reflecting on the arrival of the long-awaited Messia...

You made it through the Old Testament! 🎉 After reading all 39 books of the Old Testament, tomorrow we begin the New Testament —and there is no better way to make that transition than by pausing to celebrate what God has revealed about Jesus Christ throughout His Word. In this special episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox celebrates the completion of the Old...

What if God’s love for you isn’t always the kind of love that makes life easier—but the kind of love that makes you more like Jesus? Today on The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , we reach the final book and final day of our Old Testament chronological Bible reading plan ! Malachi brings the Old Testament to a close with a powerful message about God’s covenant faithfulness, spiritual co...

Have you ever taught your children what is right, watched them make good progress, and then felt discouraged when they seem to do the very opposite of what you’ve taught them? As we finish the book of Nehemiah in today’s episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , we discover that even after God’s people renewed their covenant and committed themselves to obedience, they soon return...

What if some of the circumstances we most want to protect our children from are actually the very circumstances God may use to deepen their faith? In today’s episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , we continue our chronological Bible reading plan in Nehemiah 5–9 and take a closer look at Nehemiah’s remarkable character, leadership, integrity, and fear of God. Living in the Pers...

The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms | Nehemiah 1–4 What does rebuilding a broken city have to do with motherhood? More than you might think. As we continue our chronological Bible reading plan , we begin the book of Nehemiah and discover a leader who was called to an enormous task in the face of opposition, exhaustion, discouragement, and seemingly impossible circumstances. Nehemiah had...

The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms | Ezra 7–10 What would it look like to set your heart to study God's Word, obey it, and teach it to your children ? As we continue our chronological Bible reading plan, we return to the book of Ezra and meet a man whose life provides an incredible model for biblical faithfulness. Ezra was committed to knowing God's Word, living according to it, and te...

The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms | Esther 6–10 See the difference a day can make! In Esther 6–10, everything begins to change. Haman goes from anticipating Mordecai’s destruction to publicly honoring him. The man who built gallows for Mordecai is executed on them himself. Mordecai receives Haman’s position and authority. The Jewish people go from facing annihilation to experiencing d...

The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms | Entrusted Ministries What do you do when you can't see what God is doing? The Book of Esther is one of the most fascinating books in the Bible because God's name is never mentioned—not even once. Yet His providence is everywhere. In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox walks through Esther 1–5 as part of...

What if the ordinary, repetitive things you do every day as a mom matter far more than you realize? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms , Stephanie Hickox finishes the book of Zechariah, walking through Zechariah 4–14 and exploring some of the most specific and remarkable messianic prophecies in the Old Testament . Zechariah was written to God's people after the Babyl...