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Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing50. Busy Mom Burnout: Why your Soul Feels so Dehydrated with Carole EvansSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms is a podcast created for overwhelmed moms who love Jesus but feel stretched thin, spiritually dry, or disconnected from the peace they know they should have.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things—raising kids, managing a home, showing up in your marriage, maybe even working—but still feel like your soul is running on empty, you are not alone.
Here, we talk about what it really looks like to grow in your faith in the middle of real life. Not perfect life. Not “quiet time on a...
2026-06-1045 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing49. How to Break Free from Negative Thoughts as a Christian MomHave you ever believed something about yourself for so long that it felt completely true—even though it wasn't what God says about you?
In this episode, we're talking about strongholds: the lies, beliefs, fears, and thought patterns that become deeply rooted in our minds and hearts. These strongholds often begin in childhood or through painful experiences and can quietly shape our identity, relationships, and faith for years.
I'll share my own personal story of a stronghold that followed me for more than a decade and even carried into my new marriage. We'll explore what Sc...
2026-06-0328 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing48. Losing Patience Instead of Gaining? 2 Examples From the Bible That Will Blow You Away“Patience.”
It sounds beautiful… until you actually need it.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about what biblical patience REALLY looks like in motherhood, marriage, hard seasons, and our walk with God. Because patience is not pretending everything is okay or never feeling frustrated. Biblical patience is continuing to trust God even when life makes no sense and His timing feels painfully slow.
Today we look at two powerful examples from the Bible:
Job — who trusted God through deep suffering and confusion
Abraham — who waited years for God’s promises to come true
Th...
2026-05-2725 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing47. What Do Chronic Stress, Mental Fatigue, and Tapped Nerves Have In Common?Have you ever felt like your body could never fully relax? Like even when life slows down, your mind and body still feel stuck in survival mode?
In today’s episode, we are talking about fight or flight — what it is, what it does to the body, why chronic stress and survival mode are so exhausting, and how God gently leads us into healing and peace.
We’ll talk about:
What happens in the body during fight or flight
Why staying in survival mode is harmful
How trauma, stress, and overwhelm affect us spiritually and ph...
2026-05-2028 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing46. Struggling to Pray? Jesus Already Gave Us a BlueprintWelcome back to Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms! In today’s episode, we are diving deep into one of the most powerful passages on prayer in the Bible — Matthew 6:9–13, where Jesus gives us the Lord’s Prayer.
If you’ve ever sat down to pray and didn’t know what to say… if you’ve struggled to stay consistent in prayer… or if you’ve felt spiritually dry, overwhelmed, distracted, or guilty about your prayer life — this episode is for you. 💜
Jesus never intended prayer to be a performance. He gave us a simple, powerful blueprint to help us conn...
2026-05-1831 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing45. Struggling to Find Balance at Home? Building Simple Family Rhythms with Kaleigh CohenAre you struggling to find balance at home as a Christian mom? Between motherhood, homeschooling, marriage, business, housework, and everything else on your plate… it can feel impossible to create peace and consistency in your home.
In this encouraging conversation, Bethany sits down with Kaleigh Cohen — wife, homeschooling mom of three, and founder of Kaleigh Cohen Fitness — to talk about building simple family rhythms, raising disciples in everyday life, and redefining what a “win” really looks like in motherhood.
Inside this episode, we talk about:
✨ What family rhythms actually look like in a real Christian ho...
2026-05-1335 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing44. Confused by Christian Lingo? 4 Phrases Broken DownHave you ever sat in church listening to worship music or a sermon and realized… Christianity has a WHOLE language of its own? 😅
Words like sanctified, justified, Spirit-led, washed in the blood, and “God put it on my heart” can sound completely confusing — or honestly a little strange — if you didn’t grow up in church culture.
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down some common Christian phrases and church lingo in simple, practical language for new believers, curious listeners, and even longtime Christians who may have never fully understood these terms themselves.
We’ll talk about...
2026-05-1131 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing43. Feeling Like A Fraud? Take a Look and Let Peace Set You Free | "Lies We Believe" Series Part 5Lies We Believe Series (Part 5): Imposter Syndrome & Career Doubt | Christian Mom Identity, Comparison, Feeling “Not Enough”
Do you ever feel like you’re just faking it as a mom… or in your life?
Like if people really knew you, they’d realize you’re not as capable as they think?
Or maybe it’s quieter than that… a constant pressure whispering:
You should be doing more… you should be further along by now.
In this final episode of the Lies We Believe series, we’re exposing the lie of imposter syndrome and career doubt—and...
2026-05-0633 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing42. Do You Feel Like Everything Is on You? Overwhelmed Mom—God’s Path to Peace & Surrender | "Lies We Believe" Series Part 4Overwhelmed Christian Mom? Feeling Like It’s All on You? Let’s Talk Truth.
Do you ever feel like everything in your home depends on you?
Like if something goes wrong—it’s your fault?
Like it’s your job to hold everything together… your kids’ behavior, your husband’s mood, the atmosphere of your home?
And somewhere along the way, you’ve started believing your needs don’t matter?
In this episode of Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, we’re continuing our Lies We Believe series (Part 4) and exposing the heavy, exhausting...
2026-05-0431 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing37. If You Don't Feel Loved, or Feel Alone... This Will Prove You WrongWhat if the way Jesus is coming back…
is exactly like a groom coming back for his bride?
In this episode, we walk through the powerful and beautiful tradition of ancient Jewish weddings—and how every part of it points directly to Jesus.
From the moment of betrothal to the final wedding feast, this isn’t just history… it’s a picture of your relationship with Christ.
We talk through:
✨ The preparation phase—when the groom leaves to prepare a home
✨ The waiting—when the bride must stay ready without knowing the time
2026-05-0223 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing41. Tired and Overwhelmed Comparing Yourself to Others? Find Out What The Truth Actually Is | "Lies We Believe" Series Part 3In this episode of the Lies We Believe series, we’re tackling one of the most exhausting struggles in motherhood—comparison.
If you’ve ever felt like other moms have it all together… like you’re “too much”… or like something about you just isn’t enough… you are not alone.
Today, we’re exposing these lies for what they are and replacing them with God’s truth so you can walk in confidence, peace, and your true identity in Christ.
You don’t have to measure up to anyone else. God never asked you to.
💻 Web...
2026-04-2931 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing40. Are You Not Enough? Smart? Worthy? 3 Examples That You Are Enough, Smart, & Worthy | "Lies We Believe" Series Part 2Lies We Believe (Part 2): “I’m Not Enough” — Replacing the Lies with God’s Truth
Have you ever had that quiet thought in your mind…
I’m not enough… I’m failing… I should be doing better…
Even when no one else says it—somehow it still feels true.
In today’s episode, we’re continuing our Lies We Believe series and tackling one of the most common (and damaging) lies we carry as moms: the “not enough” syndrome.
We’re breaking down:
“I’m not enough / not worthy”
“I’m not capable or smart enough”
“I need t...
2026-04-2731 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing39. Feeling 'Too Fat', 'Not Pretty, or Body Shaming? Girl...Let's Talk Because That's Not True | "Lies We Believe" Series Part 1Have you ever looked in the mirror and immediately started picking yourself apart?
“I’m not thin enough…”
“I don’t look good without makeup…”
“Why can’t I just look like her…”
Friend, those thoughts don’t come from God.
In this episode, we’re kicking off a brand new mini-series all about the lies we believe as women—and today we’re starting with one of the biggest ones: “I’m not beautiful enough.”
We’re talking about where this lie comes from, how the enemy uses comparison and culture to distort our id...
2026-04-2234 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing38. 3 Ways To Speak Life Into Your Family | with Mitch Kruse and The ABC EncouragerIf you’ve been craving real encouragement—the kind that actually changes the atmosphere in your home—this episode is for you.
Today, I’m joined by Mitch Kruse, and we are diving into the power of encouragement and his simple but life-changing framework: The ABC Encourager.
LINK to the episode of Restoration Road when Mitch interviewed Bethany: https://www.therestorationroad.com/view-episode/?id=17663048
We’re talking about the kind of encouragement that goes beyond “try harder” and instead speaks life, identity, and truth into the hearts of the people around you...
2026-04-2037 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing37. Like A Groom For His BrideWhat if Jesus isn’t just “coming back someday”…
but He’s coming back for you—like a groom coming for his bride?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we unpack the beautiful, biblical picture of Jesus as the Bridegroom and the Church as His Bride. From the words of Jesus Himself to the writings of Paul, from Old Testament promises to the final wedding feast in Revelation—this imagery is woven all throughout Scripture.
But it gets even more personal…
We also explore ancient Jewish wedding traditions and how they mirror exactly w...
2026-04-1321 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing36. God Is Real, This is How We KnowHave you ever wondered… how do I know what I believe is actually true? Or if your faith in Jesus is real, not just something you were taught?
In this episode, I’m diving into that very question. From historical evidence and fulfilled prophecy, to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and even God’s work in my own life, I share 5 ways I know my faith is real—and how you can explore the truth too.
Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, curious about the Bible, or just want reassurance that God is real, this...
2026-04-0838 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing35. God Wins — From Pain to Healing | Claudia Davis Mini Series Part 3In Part 3 of our powerful mini‑series with Christian therapist and licensed counselor Claudia Davis, we finish hearing her testimony — including what life looked like after having kids, the struggles she faced in her marriage, and how God met her in the hardest seasons of life. You’ll hear how the Lord spoke to her and revealed the truth that He always wins, that His light is stronger than any darkness, and that He heals wounds when we trust Him and never let go.
This episode is a beautiful reminder that no matter how heavy life feels — whether yo...
2026-04-0635 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing34. Breaking Strongholds | Claudia Davis Mini Series Part 2In this second episode of our mini-series with licensed counselor Claudia Davis, we dive into the spiritual and emotional strongholds that can keep us trapped in unhealthy patterns. Claudia helps us understand what strongholds are, how they manifest in our thoughts and behaviors, and, most importantly, how God’s Word gives us the power to break free.
We’ll explore practical steps, biblical truths, and prayerful approaches to identifying and overcoming these chains in our lives. If you’ve ever felt stuck, trapped, or weighed down by recurring struggles, this episode is for you.
Links & Resour...
2026-04-0137 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing33. Gaslighting & Narcissism Explained — How to Know If You’re in a Toxic Relationship | Claudia Davis Mini Series Part 1Have you ever wondered… am I using these words correctly?
“Narcissist.”
“Gaslighting.”
“Toxic.”
These terms are everywhere right now—but what do they actually mean? And more importantly… how do you know if you or someone you love is in a truly harmful relationship?
In this first episode of a 3-part series, I sit down with Christian therapist Claudia Davis to bring clarity, truth, and biblical wisdom into a conversation that the world often distorts.
We talk about:
What “narcissism” really is (and what it’s not)
What gaslighting...
2026-03-301h 03Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing32. Can't Stop Yelling at Your Kids? Try These 3 TricksDo you find yourself snapping… raising your voice… and then sitting in guilt at the end of the day thinking, “Why did I yell so much?”
If you’re an overwhelmed Christian mom trying to be more patient but keep falling into the same patterns, this episode is for you.
Today, we’re diving into what the Bible actually says about parenting—because God doesn’t leave us guessing. We’ll look at Scripture on teaching, discipline, love, and what it really means to raise our kids in a way that honors Him.
And then I’m shari...
2026-03-2534 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing31. When Your Thoughts Won’t Stop: Spiritual Warfare in the MindDo you ever feel like your mind just won’t slow down?
The overthinking… the anxiety… the constant mental noise that keeps you up at night or follows you throughout your day as a busy Christian mom…
Friend, this isn’t just a mental struggle—it’s a spiritual battle.
In this powerful, Scripture-based episode, we’re diving into what the Bible actually says about racing thoughts, spiritual warfare in the mind, and how to take every thought captive as a Christian.
You’ll learn:
What 2 Corinthians 10:5 really means about taking thoug...
2026-03-2323 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing30. Anxious and Exhausted? Finding Peace in Jesus as a Christian Mom | with Emem Joy EmahWhen You're Exhausted but Still Love Jesus | Finding Real Rest in Christ with Emem Joy Emah
Have you ever crawled into bed completely exhausted… but your mind won’t stop racing?
You love Jesus.
You pray.
You want peace.
But anxiety, overwhelm, and exhaustion keep showing up anyway.
In today’s episode of Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, Bethany sits down with Emem Joy Emah, host of the podcast Sweet Sleep with Jesus, to talk about a struggle many Christian women silently carry — loving God deeply but still feeling anxious...
2026-03-1832 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing29. Mom Anxiety- What the Bible Actually Has to Say...Mom Anxiety: What the Bible Actually Says | Christian Help for Anxiety in Motherhood
Anxiety is something many Christian moms quietly struggle with.
Maybe it's the constant worry about your kids.
Maybe it's the racing thoughts when life feels out of control.
Maybe it's that overwhelming feeling that makes even simple things feel hard.
And sometimes as Christians we wonder…
If I really trusted God… would I still feel this anxious?
In today’s episode of Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, we’re talking honestly about mom anxiety and what...
2026-03-1622 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing28. Christian Moms Are in a Spiritual Battle-Here’s How to Use the Armor of God with Dianna PayneMany Christian moms want to grow spiritually… but between the laundry, the chaos, and the constant demands of motherhood, it can feel impossible to know where to start.
In this episode of Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, Bethany sits down with special guest Dianna Payne to talk about how moms can grow closer to God in the middle of everyday life.
Together, they discuss the power of praying Scripture over your children, what it really means to abide in Christ, and how to stop striving in your own strength and begin walking in the Holy Sp...
2026-03-111h 00Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing27. Feeling Overwhelmed? 4 Ways the Holy Spirit Helps You as a Christian MomDo you ever feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward in your faith as a busy mom?
Many Christian moms love God but still feel stuck, spiritually dry, or unsure how the Holy Spirit actually helps in everyday life. The truth is, God never intended for us to navigate motherhood, stress, and faith alone.
In this episode of Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, Bethany walks through 4 powerful biblical ways the Holy Spirit helps believers.
You'll learn:
• How the Holy Spirit has been present since creation (Genesis 1, John 1)
• What happ...
2026-03-0917 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing26. Struggling to Find Time with God? A Simple Plan for MomsAre you a busy Christian mom who wants to spend time with God… but feels like there’s never a quiet moment?
If you’ve ever felt guilty about your quiet time, overwhelmed trying to “do it right,” or discouraged because your devotional life doesn’t look like what you see online — this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about:
• How to create a realistic quiet time routine as a busy mom
• What to do when you feel spiritually dry
• How to spend time with God in 5–10 minutes
• Le...
2026-03-0417 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing25. Overwhelmed Mom? Your Priorities Might Be Out of OrderAre you constantly overwhelmed and wondering if your life feels chaotic because your priorities are out of order?
As a Christian mom, you want to honor God, love your husband well, raise your kids intentionally — but everything feels urgent. And when everything feels urgent, nothing feels aligned.
In today’s episode of Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, Bethany talks about Biblical order in the home — what Scripture says about priorities, how to put God first in motherhood, and how the right spiritual order brings peace instead of pressure.
If you’ve been searching:
...
2026-02-2522 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing24. Biblical Parenting in Today’s Culture: K-Pop, 6/7 & MoreAre you teaching your kids what’s right and wrong… or is the world?
In this episode of Sanctified & Sleep Deprived, we’re talking about raising kids with Christian convictions in a culture that normalizes disrespect, anxiety, comparison, and constant noise.
We dive into real-life influences like K-Pop demon hunters, the viral 6/7 trend, and the challenges of co-parenting while trying to stand firm in biblical truth. We also touch on the “chew & spit” method from Mama Bear Apologetics — teaching our kids how to think critically, hold onto what’s true, and reject what doesn’t align with God’s...
2026-02-1850 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing23. The Power of Words: Speaking Truth When Fear Hits and Eternity Feels RealSeventy-two hours after being told to prepare to never see my dad again, I found myself sitting in a hospital waiting room faced with fear, uncertainty, and the weight of eternity.
In this episode, I share what God taught me during one of the scariest moments of my life—about the power of our words, the importance of speaking truth when fear is loud, and how knowing Jesus completely changes how we face death.
We talk about:
Why what we speak in moments of fear truly matters
The truths I clung to...
2026-02-1126 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing22. : My 4-Week Social Media Detox, My FREE Workshop, + More!In today’s episode, I announce the winner of the $10 Amazon gift card 🎉 and share my final update after a 4-week social media detox — no Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat. I talk honestly about what changed, what didn’t, and how stepping away impacted my peace, patience, and faith. I also share details about my new coaching program and invite you to my upcoming FREE live workshop.
Next steps:
👉 Sign up for the FREE workshop: https://bit.ly/livereset
👉 Apply for coaching: https://bit.ly/bethanyrosenet
👉 Join the Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/g...
2026-02-0612 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing21. Missing Out On Joy? 3 Ways to Find Joy in the MomentEver get to the end of the day and realize you don’t remember actually being in it?
You were there physically… but your mind was somewhere else.
In this episode, we’re talking about why so many Christian moms are missing out on joy — not because we’re doing something wrong, but because our minds are constantly pulled in a hundred directions.
I’m sharing 3 simple, grace-filled ways to be more present in the moment, including:
How giving your worry to God actually frees up mental space to experience joy
Why organi...
2026-02-0420 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing20. All Good Things | Do You Want an Amazon Gift Card? Join Me In This Celebration EpisodeThis is a special Friday Drop episode I’m calling “ALL THE GOOD STUFF.” 💛
Today I’m sharing straight from the heart—no teaching agenda, no polished plan—just the real stuff God has been doing behind the scenes.
In this episode, I’m talking about:
Hitting 1,000 podcast downloads (and why that number means more to me than you might think)
What it’s really been like taking 3 weeks off social media
My honest confession: I’ve been needing encouragement lately
How I prayed for encouragement… and how God answered that p...
2026-01-3016 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing19. From Childhood Abuse to Healing in Christ | Angie Lagemann’s Story of Redemption & HopeContent Warning / Explicit Episode:
This episode includes discussion of childhood abuse and sexual trauma. While details are shared with care and without graphic description, listener discretion is advised.
In this deeply moving and vulnerable conversation, Angie Lagemann shares her story of growing up in a home marked by confusion, abuse, and broken trust—and the long road that led her to true healing.
As a young child, Angie believed that once her stepfather returned from prison, life would finally get better. Instead, things became more painful and unsafe. When her home life continued to un...
2026-01-281h 01Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing18. Busy Mom Life Hacks... For the Christ-Centered HomeBusy mom life doesn’t slow down — but that doesn’t mean your faith has to be pushed to the side.
In today’s episode, Busy Mom Life Hacks… for the Christ-Centered Home, we’re talking about simple, realistic ways to invite Jesus into the middle of everyday chaos — without adding more pressure to your already-full plate.
If you’ve ever wanted a Christ-centered home but felt overwhelmed by schedules, noise, exhaustion, or guilt for not “doing enough,” this episode is for you. We’ll cover practical life hacks that actually work for busy moms — from anchoring your day...
2026-01-2122 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing17. Am I Idolizing Social Media? | 1 Week Update on No Facebook, No TikTok, No Instagram, and No SnapchatWhat started as a simple break from social media turned into something way harder than I want to admit.
In this *FRIDAY BONUS* episode, I walk you through my honest, day-by-day experience of stepping away from social media and what it revealed about my habits, my attention, and my heart. From muscle memory scrolling, boredom, and missing “connection,” to realizing just how much time and mental space was being consumed—I share it all without pretending this was easy or instantly freeing.
Two verses kept coming up again and again during this break:
“Be sober...
2026-01-1617 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing16. 5 Reasons Not To Worry And To Trust5 Reasons to Stop Worrying and Trust God
If worrying were an Olympic sport, moms would be bringing home the gold 🥇
Bills. Kids. The future. That constant “what if…” running in the background of your mind.
In today’s solo episode, we’re diving straight into Matthew 6 where Jesus reminds us to look at the birds — God feeds them, clothes them, and cares for them… so why do we believe He would forget about us?
I’m sharing 5 biblical reasons to stop worrying and start trusting God, even when life feels heavy and uncertain. And let’...
2026-01-1425 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing15. Social Media Meltdown? | Find out what The Holy Spirit and Stef Gass have inspired me to and what I want to inspire you to do!Surprise! 🎉 Today’s episode is a bonus episode because it’s Friday—not Wednesday—and I couldn’t wait to share this with you!
The Holy Spirit has been convicting me to do something… something bold… something a little crazy—and I felt that nudge so strongly that I knew I couldn’t keep it to myself. I want you to do this with me.
In this episode, we’re chatting about obedience, stepping out in faith even when it feels uncomfortable, and what happens when God asks you to move before you feel ready. This is one of those “g...
2026-01-0919 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing14. When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: A Story of Faith and Restoration | Birth Trauma with Nicole YoderIn this deeply moving episode, Nicole Yoder shares her story of navigating unexpected birth trauma while caring for a newborn. She opens up about the grief, fear, and fight-or-flight moments that came with her experience — and how leaning on God helped her survive and heal. Nicole also talks about how this season of hardship led to unexpected life changes and career growth, showing how God brings beauty from ashes.
Join us as we explore faith, resilience, and finding hope in the middle of life’s storms. This episode is for any Christian woman who has faced trauma, loss...
2026-01-0735 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing13. New Year, New You | 3 Ways to Reflect on 2025New Year, New You? Or… Same You, Covered in Grace.
Before the resolutions, the goal-setting, and the pressure to reinvent yourself — let’s pause.
In this New Year’s Eve episode, we’re reflecting on 2025 with honesty, prayer, and grace. Together, we’ll walk through three intentional ways to look back before moving forward:
• A comparison of who you were in December 2024 vs. December 2025 — physically, mentally, and emotionally
• The hard, painful, or disappointing moments from 2025
• The good, the growth, and the accomplishments you might be tempted to overlook
This is not about judgmen...
2025-12-3126 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing12. 📖 The Christmas Story Read Aloud: The Birth of Jesus (Chronological Scripture)This Christmas Eve episode is unlike anything I’ve done before.
Instead of teaching, discussion, or commentary, I’m reading the chronological account of Jesus’ birth directly from Scripture using The Passion Translation. This episode flows seamlessly through Matthew, Luke, and John, allowing the story to be heard as one continuous narrative.
There are no pauses to explain when passages change—this is intentional. My prayer is that you can simply listen, reflect, and prepare your heart for Christmas Day.
Even if you’ve heard the story of Jesus’ birth countless times, I encourage yo...
2025-12-2430 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing11. What is Advent? | A Christmas study of Hope, Peace, Joy, and LoveWhat is Advent anyway—and why does it matter for us as busy Christian moms?
In this solo episode, we slow down and walk through the true meaning of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas that focus on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Instead of rushing through the season, this episode invites you to study Scripture, reflect deeply, and grow spiritually together.
This is not a passive listen — you’ll definitely want your Bible, paper, and pen ready as we dig into God’s Word and allow Him to speak into our hearts during t...
2025-12-1735 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing10. Feeling "Less Than"? 3 Ways to Know Your WorthIf you’ve been walking around feeling “less than,” this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been comparing yourself to other moms, feeling invisible in your own home, or believing lies about your worth. But friend… God has already spoken the truth about who you are.
In this episode, we’re breaking down 3 powerful, biblical ways to know your worth — even on the days you feel small, unseen, or not enough. You’ll learn how your value comes from the God who created you on purpose, the Savior who died for you, and the Father who bought you at a...
2025-12-1018 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing9. The 5 Love Languages Explained (with Dr. Gary Chapman!) | Emotional Connection, How to Love Spouse and Children BetterToday I had the honor of talking with Dr. Gary Chapman — yes, the author of The 5 Love Languages — and this conversation is such a gift.
We dig into why love can feel so complicated, how we so often miss each other in marriage and parenting, and how simple shifts can transform the emotional climate of your home. Dr. Chapman gives encouragement straight from his heart (and decades of counseling!), and he brings practical wisdom that any mom—overwhelmed, stretched thin, or longing for connection—can put into practice today.
We talk about:
Why the love...
2025-12-0337 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing8. Choosing Intentionality: One Small Habit That Will Change Everything | Overwhelmed, Life on PurposeIf you’ve been feeling like life is dragging you around by the messy bun… this episode is going to feel like a deep breath.
Today, we’re talking about what happens when we stop living on autopilot — constantly reacting, constantly rushing — and start living with intention again. Because let’s be honest, most of us are not making choices… we’re just trying to survive the day without losing our keys, our patience, or our minds.
But spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident.
Peace doesn’t happen by accident.
A steady heart doesn’t happen...
2025-11-2620 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing7. Feeling "OFF" when nothing is wrong | Spiritual Burnout, Reconnecting with God, "It's not just me"Have you ever had one of those weeks where you feel dark, distant, irritable, or just off… and you can’t figure out why? Same. And this week hit me hard.
And yes—I know I’m a woman with four hormonal phases… but that wasn’t it. I was feeling this way because I hadn’t been in God’s Word. I hadn’t been nourished. I was trying to run on empty and pretend it was fine.
In this episode, we talk honestly about drifting spiritually without even noticing it. How life gets loud, routine gets...
2025-11-1922 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing6. “Who God Says You Are: Finding Your True Identity in Christ” | Mom Encouragement, Self-Confidence Lies, Losing Yourself to the WorldDo you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m not enough… I’m failing… I’ll never change”? Those lies can take root so easily—but they’re not the truth.
In this episode, we’re digging into who God says you are and how to finally start believing it. We’ll break down powerful truths from 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 5:1–2, 1 Peter 2:9–10, Psalm 139:13–14, and Romans 8:38–39, and talk about what it looks like to replace the enemy’s lies with God’s Word—right in the middle of your messy, real-life moments.
This one’s for the mom who’s tired of feeling unworthy, unseen, or...
2025-11-1218 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing5. When Motherhood Looks Different with Christina Jamison | Raising a Child With Special Needs, Finding Peace Through Challenges, God's Purpose in MotherhoodWhat happens when motherhood looks different than you imagined? In this powerful episode, Bethany sits down with her cousin — one of her best friends since childhood, a devoted wife, and a mom of four — Christina to talk about the real and beautiful journey of raising a child with special needs.
Together, they dive into the story of Lily’s birth, the emotional and spiritual challenges that come with special needs parenting, and the incredible joy that shines through even on the hardest days.
They talk about parenting multiple children, marriage, faith, and what it looks like t...
2025-11-0546 min
Sunday School DropoutsPatriarchy and Purity CultureAndrew and Laura sit down with Dr. Bethany Peake, a trauma-informed counselor and spiritual director at the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, for a raw, thoughtful, and surprisingly hopeful conversation about what happens when patriarchy shapes your idea of God. They dig into how purity culture, control, and the “male gaze of the divine” mess with people’s sense of self, spirituality, and relationships—and how that damage can be undone.Dr. Peake brings deep expertise and compassion as she unpacks how attachment theory helps explain our spiritual development, why our “God image” matters, and how healing begi...
2025-11-041h 34Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing4. I Wanna Grow Up | 5 Christian Habits that helped me get in the gameEver feel like you’re stuck in the same spiritual place—like you believe in God but still struggle to actually grow in your faith? In this episode, Bethany gets real about what it means to spiritually “grow up.” She shares the five lifestyle and faith habits that completely changed her walk with God and helped her move from overwhelmed to peaceful.
Using scripture from Hebrews 5, Ephesians 6, and Proverbs 31, Bethany talks about the daily disciplines that build true spiritual maturity—like waking up early for quiet time, reading the Word, praying in silence, honoring God with your body, and...
2025-10-2933 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing3. "Okay okay God, you can have it!" With Brittany Thompson | Letting Go and Letting God, Giving God ControlWhen life feels like it’s spinning out of control, our instinct is to grab the wheel tighter. But what if the peace we’re craving comes when we finally let go?
In this heartfelt episode, Bethany sits down with her friend Brittany to talk about what it really means to surrender—fully. Brittany opens up about how God has been teaching her to give up control, not just in the big, dramatic moments of life, but in the small, everyday ones too. Through her story, you’ll hear what happens when we stop trying to manage everythi...
2025-10-2133 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing2. Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos | Hectic, Mom Life, God's PeaceEver feel like you’re stuck in the middle of a storm—kids melting down, your mind racing, and peace feeling a million miles away? Yeah… same. In this episode, Bethany gets real about what it looks like to find God’s peace right in the middle of the chaos, not after it’s over.
We’ll walk through Philippians 4:6–7 and dive into what it really means to “not be anxious about anything.” We’ll also look at John 14:27 and Colossians 3:15, and I’ll challenge you to take the 7-Day Peace Challenge: every time you feel like the storm is raging, s...
2025-10-2017 minSpiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing1. Who I am, and Why I'm Podcasting | Raw, Relatable Mom, Faith-CenteredIn this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my story—who I am, what I’ve been through, and how God has been at work in my life. From the chaos of motherhood to the struggles in my faith, I want to meet you right where you are. I’ll share my testimony, the lessons I’ve learned, and why God is calling me to start this podcast—to help moms like you find peace, grow in faith, and survive the everyday chaos while re-claiming your identity.
So grab your favorite snack, put in your ear...
2025-10-1929 min
Movie Night ApologeticsGladiator - "Cluelessness and Humility!"In this episode, Clark and Bethany discuss the best early 2000's movie. They talk about the fun facts and why Russel Crowe hated the script and why Maximus had to die in the end. Plus, Clark and Bethany chat about the difference between vengeance and justice. Clark ponders the question if Maximus was a believer would it be ok for him to pursue killing Commodus like Bonhoeffer did with the assassination attempt on Hitler? And Bethany disagrees with Clark about a view point Clark says about why God allows suffering to happen.Next Movie: Gladiator 2
2025-04-301h 15
80s Flick Flashback"Say Anything..." (1989) with Bethany WellsIn 1989, Cameron Crowe’s Say Anything became an iconic 80s romance that captured the awkwardness and sweetness of young love. The story follows Lloyd Dobler, a charming high school grad unsure of his future but knows he wants Diane Court, the smart yet emotionally distant valedictorian. This isn’t your typical romance—Lloyd isn’t the usual leading man, and Diane isn’t the stereotypical love interest. Instead, the film subverts expectations to deliver a heartfelt, unconventional love story that still resonates today. Join Tim Williams and guest co-host Bethany Wells as they dive into this classic on the 80s Flick Fl...
2025-02-141h 28
Der Sumpf(Oh) Captain (mein) Captain!
“Master And Commander – Bis ans Ende der Welt”
© Felix Herzog
Wir befinden uns wieder auf hoher See. Fuhren wir letztens noch unter der Totenkopf-Flagge, so ziehen wir heute mit der Royal Navy in die Schlacht, wenn wir Captain “Lucky” Jack Aubrey (gespielt von Russel Crowe) bis ans Ende der Welt folgen, um in den napoleonischen Kriegen ein französisches Kaperschiff zu jagen.
Wir haben uns den Film “Master And Commander – The Far Side of the World” von 2003 angesehen und sprechen heute über viele Themen, die uns auch schon aus MASH bekannt vorkamen: die Notwendigkeiten des Krieges, Dienst, Sa...
2024-11-301h 34
Chasing Elephants PodcastFacing Fear and Rejection: Bethany Barr Phillips on Leading Creatively | Ep 202Bethany Barr Phillips delves into the concept of leading through the lens of an artist. She begins by exploring what it means to be an artist, which involves conceptualizing and expressing emotion and imagination, as well as innovating, shifting, dreaming, and taking risks. Phillips posits that the ultimate artist is God, in whose image humans are created, allowing art to reside within every individual.
Bethany identifies fear of failure and rejection as significant barriers to adopting an artist's perspective. Using David's confrontation with Goliath, she illustrates the importance of leading in new ways without fear. She differentiates between the fear...
2024-07-1239 min
Download High-Quality Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsThe Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn by Josh Young, Manfred WestphalPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703279 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn Author: Josh Young, Manfred Westphal Narrator: Manfred Westphal, Jefferson Mays Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 3 minutes Release date: April 16, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: A riveting tell-all biography that delves into the extraordinary life of Hollywood’s most infamous private detective and “fixer” to the stars, revealing newly discovered shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative files. During the height of Hollywood’s golden age, one man lorded over the city’s lurid underbelly of forbidden s...
2024-04-1603 min
BandsplainThe Singles Soundtrack with Sean FennesseyIn addition to being a gorgeous rom com, the movie Singles also ended up preserving the Seattle music scene of the early 90’s in film amber. Cameron Crowe’s homage of vignettes to his adopted home brought together now iconic artists like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, and Mudhoney. Whether the artists thought the project was a good idea or not varied, but the results were undeniable. To top it off, Paul Westerberg was airlifted in from Minneapolis to tie it all together and the result is one of the most undeniably important compilations of the...
2023-10-121h 51
BandsplainThe Singles Soundtrack with Sean FennesseyIn addition to being a gorgeous rom com, the movie Singles also ended up preserving the Seattle music scene of the early 90’s in film amber. Cameron Crowe’s homage of vignettes to his adopted home brought together now iconic artists like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, and Mudhoney. Whether the artists thought the project was a good idea or not varied, but the results were undeniable. To top it off, Paul Westerberg was airlifted in from Minneapolis to tie it all together and the result is one of the most undeniably important compilations of the...
2023-10-121h 51
The Locher RoomOne on One - Cady McClain 10-25-2022Three-time Emmy Award-winning actress Cady McClain returns to The Locher Room for a one-on-one interview.Cady will be here to tell us about her work as the Artistic Director of the Axial Theatre. Axial is a twenty-three-year-old not-for-profit institution dedicated to supporting the professional development of the independent voice through audience involvement and a commitment to presenting challenging, intelligent, and culturally relevant theatrical experiences.Cady is currently directing Axial’s latest production, Never the Sinner by John Logan. The star-studded cast features Broadway actor Trent Dawson, Tuesdays With Morrie star Albi Gorn, Michael Howard Conservatory Members To...
2023-08-0452 min
Unashamed: A Smut Lover's PodcastOur 2022 Favorites!Our favorites from 2022!Facebook: Unashamed: A Smut Lover's Podcast GroupEmail: unashamedaslp@gmail.comAuthors Mentioned:Sam Mariano Bethany Winters CM Stunich Auryn Hadley LJ Shen CE Ricci A Jade Nyla K Jennifer Hartmann Ellis James Sara Cate JL Vanders Ashley James KM Neuhold Cara Dee Tal Bauer Emery Rose Charity B Cora Rose
2023-01-0250 min
Broken BulbsPresidential Airspace (300)Patreon!Leave a review for Broken Bulbs!BROKEN BULBS:Leave a ReviewWebsiteInstagramTwitterPatreonDOUG CROWE (GUEST):WebsiteLinkedInSpecial OfferALEX WILLIAMNS (HOST):WebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTubePatreonCREDITS:Host: Alex WilliamnsGuest: Doug CroweMusic: Brian Claxton & Wesly ThomasCover Art: Bethany GustafsonBroken Bulbs is produced by MeCHo...
2022-08-2511 min
Doing Diversity in WritingDDW - S3 Ep04 - Writing Men - Part 1In this episode of Doing Diversity in Writing, Bethany and guest host Louvie Tucker talk about writing better male characters. This is the first part of a two-part episode on the topic.
Here’s what we talk about:
Masculinity in terms of definition
How class affects definitions of masculinity
Deconstructing arrogance, emotionality, and protective instincts assigned to male characters
Should we write all male characters with straightforward personalities?
The male character, lust, and ego
Making room in our stories for male characters who aren’t leaders or in search of power
The myth of the capa...
2022-08-012h 14
Broken BulbsUnsuccessful on Success (213)Patreon!Leave a review for Broken Bulbs!BROKEN BULBS:Leave a ReviewWebsiteInstagramTwitterPatreonDOUG CROWE (GUEST):WebsiteLinkedInSpecial OfferALEX WILLIAMNS (HOST):WebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTubePatreonCREDITS:Host: Alex WilliamnsGuest: Doug CroweMusic: Brian Claxton & Wesly ThomasCover Art: Bethany GustafsonBroken Bulbs is produced by MeCHo...
2022-05-1310 min
Broken Bulbs2008 Happened (131)Patreon!Leave a review for Broken Bulbs!BROKEN BULBS:Leave a ReviewWebsiteInstagramTwitterPatreonDOUG CROWE (GUEST):WebsiteLinkedInSpecial OfferALEX WILLIAMNS (HOST):WebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTubePatreonCREDITS:Host: Alex WilliamnsGuest: Doug CroweMusic: Brian Claxton & Wesly ThomasCover Art: Bethany GustafsonBroken Bulbs is produced by MeCHo...
2021-11-0311 min
Home Viewing#68: LA Buddy Noir - The Nice GuysJohn and Bethany dig in to Russel Crowe and Ryan Gosling’s take on a buddy cop movie. The Nice Guys is good, but it’s got some stuff it could’ve done better! But not the chemistry or the killer bees: that’s on lock. CORRECTION: Angourie Rice isn’t in American Vandal. She’s in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Far From Home, and John just got his blonde teenagers in American high school media confused.
2021-08-2330 min
It's On My List30 - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2004)
“England is under threat of invasion, and though we be on the far side of the world, this ship is our home. This ship is England. So, it’s every hand to his rope or gun; quick’s the word and sharp’s the action. After all... Surprise is on our side.”
— Captain Jack Aubrey, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
FIRST TIME VIEWERS: ALISA, ANDREW, BETHANY, JOE We've joined the British Royal Navy, as we haul the lines and sail to the far side of the world in pursuit of Peter Weir's Oscar n...
2021-03-261h 23Home Viewing#62: Oceans Are Now Battlefields - Master and CommanderSail with John, Bethany, and special guest Chris to The Far Side of the World, to see what Paul Bettany was up to before he became everybody’s red android husband. Russell Crowe is there too, and maybe they’re married?
2021-03-1755 minChasing Elephants PodcastEpisode 51: Bethany Barr PhillipsThis week Brent and Taylor are joined by an exciting guest, Bethany Barr Phillips. Bethany is a worship leader, song write and author. Listen as they discuss her Christmas song, the meaning of advent and some great resources to use this Christmas season with your family.
2020-11-2642 min