In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing some big news with you—we're expecting our third baby! This surprise pregnancy has been both a tremendous blessing and a journey that's teaching me so much about rest, surrender, and where my true worth comes from.
This announcement comes during a challenging first trimester filled with nausea, exhaustion, and the physical demands of being a pregnant doula. After walking through unimaginable losses with friends and battling fear about this pregnancy, hearing our baby's strong heartbeat was such a gift of peace from the Lord.
But this episode isn't just about baby news—it's about the deeper lesson God is teaching me about stepping away from performance-based worth and trusting His provision. As someone who's prone to proving my value through what I do, the Lord keeps whispering "I will provide" when I start spiraling about how we'll manage three little ones.
Whether you're in a season where you need to slow down, wrestling with perfectionism, or simply needing a reminder that your worth isn't tied to your productivity—this episode is full of encouragement for your heart.
In this episode, I share:
🤱 Our surprise pregnancy announcement and my honest struggles with first trimester symptoms
🏥 Starting pelvic floor physical therapy early to get ahead of debilitating pelvic pain
💭 How the enemy planted fears after witnessing friends' losses, and finding peace in the Lord
✝️ Learning to rest instead of perform, and trusting God's provision over my own efforts
🏠 Our plans for another home birth with a completely different heart posture this time
📻 Why I'm taking a 4-week podcast break to practice the rest and boundaries I preach
Scripture Shared:
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." – Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)
Mentioned in this episode:
✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, cervical ripening methods, worship playlists & more
📱 "Not By My Strength" 30-day devotional - A faith-focused devotional designed specifically for pregnancy.
📚 Childbirth Education Course – Learn the stages of labor, comfort measures, and labor positions all with a faith-focus!
💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth education.
📸 Follow me on Instagram @faitoverfearbirthdoula
📅 New episodes return September 9th, 2025 with a wild birth story from my very first doula client!
If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear that her worth isn't tied to her productivity.
Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one surrender at a time.
