The Warrior Mama Podcast

The Warrior Mama Podcast

Bethany Kimsey

Bethany Kimsey welcomes you for a quick cup of coffee, some laughs and maybe a few tears as we talk about the realities of motherhood. As a mother of 8 children ranging in age from 5-21, Bethany has learned the freedom of applying gospel truths to the daily details with children. Together we will learn how to take spiritual truths into the micro and macro moments of motherhood. How do we make this fuzzy intersection of real life mothering and the gospel clearly defined for vision and confidence? Connection happens when we meet together in the real spaces-- the kitchen tables...

381. Lessons for My Younger Self: My Motherhood Will Not Look Like Anyone Else's

381. Lessons for My Younger Self: My Motherhood Will Not Look Like Anyone Else's

Welcome back to the kitchen table. ​​Bethany wishes she had learned this earlier: her motherhood was never meant to look like anyone else’s.For too long, she let comparison tell her she was less than. But God never called her to be like other moms—he called her to be a surrendered mother, to seek his  plan for her family. In these moments she turned to Psalm 127:1.So now, she asks him what her motherhood should look like. She studies her children, listens for his guidance, and trusts that he kno

Feb 25, • 11:56

380. Lessons for My Younger Self: Rhythm and Routines But Not Rigid Rules

380. Lessons for My Younger Self: Rhythm and Routines But Not Rigid Rules

Welcome back to the kitchen table. If Bethany could tell her younger self one thing, it would be: rigid rules aren’t what your children need. What really helps them thrive is routine and rhythm. Looking back, she sees how God’s order in Genesis 1 and the reminder in 1 Corinthians 14:33 that God is a God of peace, not chaos, shaped her understanding of parenting.Bethany’s children feel secure when they know what to expect. It’s not about strict rules—it’s about creating predictable rhythms that b

Feb 24, • 15:47

379. Lessons for My Younger Self: My Child Is Not a Product for Me to Make

379. Lessons for My Younger Self: My Child Is Not a Product for Me to Make

Welcome back to the kitchen table. For so long, Bethany believed her children were a reflection of her efforts. If they behaved well, if they were happy, if they met expectations—she felt like she had done her job. And if they struggled? She carried that, too, as if their challenges were proof of her failure.Bethany was looking for a product. Measuring, managing, and holding the weight of an outcome she was never meant to control. But God never asked her to create a finished product. He called h

Feb 21, • 12:11

378. Lessons for My Younger Self: The Pressure We All Face

378. Lessons for My Younger Self: The Pressure We All Face

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood comes with pressure—the kind that doesn’t just disappear. Bethany felt it too. The weight of raising good kids, having good days, and building a good life. But that pressure can mount quickly, and when it does, anxiety rises.So where do we run when it feels unbearable?Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us that God offers peace that steadies our hearts and minds. He doesn’t ask us to carry it all alone. He wants to lift the weight. Bethany had to learn that, a

Feb 20, • 12:54

377. Lessons for My Younger Self: Navigating Emotions

377. Lessons for My Younger Self: Navigating Emotions

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Parenting has been a journey of growth for Bethany. Looking back, there are a few things she wishes she could have told her younger self.In those early years of motherhood, she often found herself overwhelmed by fear, worry, and the constant question, "Am I doing this right?" It was easy to become paralyzed by the thought of making a mistake, but Bethany knows now that those feelings were real and part of the process.When emotions felt too heavy to manage, Beth

Feb 19, • 12:30

376. God's Word Will Not Return Void, So We Can Confidently Pray

376. God's Word Will Not Return Void, So We Can Confidently Pray

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany continues praying through Ephesians 3:14-21, we focus on the final two concepts: that our children would know the love of Christ and be filled with the fullness of God.To know his love is more than just believing—it’s experiencing it personally, in a way that never stops. A love so deep and real that it shapes how they live and who they become.We ask God to make this real for them. That he would fill them, again and again, shaping them, molding them, ma

Feb 18, • 9:45

375. Praying Our Children Seize God's Love

375. Praying Our Children Seize God's Love

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is on the third day of diving deeper into Ephesians 3:14-21, breaking it down into six key concepts and praying them over our children. Today, the focus is on truly understanding—grasping the depth of God’s love in a way that becomes unshakable truth.We are asking God to help our children not just hear about his love, but to know it. To hold onto it so firmly that no experience, doubt, or lie of the enemy can shake it. That they understand the breath, l

Feb 17, • 8:57

374. How Do We Pray Key Scripture for Our Child

374. How Do We Pray Key Scripture for Our Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As we continue praying Ephesians 3:14-21 for our children, we pray that the Holy Spirit will dwell in their hearts. This is more than just a surface-level prayer—it’s asking for Christ to be deeply rooted in their minds and wills.We are praying for Christ to be united with them, knowing they can’t be okay without him. We’re asking for them to be rooted and grounded in love—a love that serves as the soil in which they’re planted, and the foundation they’re built

Feb 14, • 9:13

373. Praying Ephesians 3:14-21 for Our Children

373. Praying Ephesians 3:14-21 for Our Children

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, we can pray powerful prayers for our children, asking God to strengthen them in ways we can’t. In Ephesians 3:14, we’re reminded to pray that God empowers our children through his spirit.This prayer invites God to work actively within them, filling them with his strength and presence. It’s a reminder that God is always at work in our children, empowering them every day.Connect with Bethany hereFollow her on Instagram @bethanykimseyStop feeling defea

Feb 13, • 7:46

372. Is Complaining a Problem I Should Disciple?

372. Is Complaining a Problem I Should Disciple?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. The constant grumbling from our kids—whether it’s about dinner, chores, or not getting their way—can be exhausting. Complaining wears us down, but more importantly, it reveals a deeper issue.Bethany walks us through Philippians 2:14, showing that complaining isn’t just about words—it’s a heart posture that rejects what’s been given and dishonors God’s design. “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure.”So where do we

Feb 12, • 10:38

371. He Is Faithful When We Are Faithless

371. He Is Faithful When We Are Faithless

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Have you ever wondered if you’re praying enough? Doing enough? That nagging voice that says, “you’re terrible at this”—that’s not from God.“If we are faithless, He remains faithful.” —2 Timothy 2:13God doesn’t turn away when you struggle. His love isn’t conditional. His mercy holds you, even when you fall short. He’s not asking for perfection—he’s calling you to trust him.Instead of striving, pause. Lay down the pressure to be “enough” and ask him, “where are y

Feb 11, • 10:20

370. Parenting with God by Your Side

370. Parenting with God by Your Side

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Parenting isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about walking with God through every moment. 2 Corinthians 4:5-8 reminds me that I’m not doing this alone. Instead of relying on my own wisdom, I ask, “Lord, what would you have me do?” and trust him to guide me.Right now, that looks like inviting him into your conversations with your kids, leaning on his promises, and surrendering your plans at his feet. It’s not about us—it’s about parenting with him your side

Feb 10, • 12:01

369. How Do We Share Jesus with Our Kids

369. How Do We Share Jesus with Our Kids

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Sharing Jesus with our kids isn’t about giving them a perfectly structured lesson or the "right" words. It’s about living it out—showing them what it means to walk with Him, not just talking about it.But let’s be honest. It feels hard sometimes. We wonder if they’re really listening, if we’re saying too much or not enough. We don’t want it to sound like another lecture.2 Corinthians 4 reminds us of what we’re actually called to as moms. Not to have all the answ

Feb 7, • 10:57

368. Practical Ways to Abide in God’s Plan for Your Family

368. Practical Ways to Abide in God’s Plan for Your Family

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood can feel overwhelming, with constant worries about the future and whether we're doing enough. But in those moments, we can cling to one powerful truth: God has a plan for us and for our children. His outcome is perfect, and that’s where our hope rests.When we trust in God's plan, we find peace and experience motherhood in a radically different way. So how do we do this?It’s simple: turn to God's Word. The Bible gives us truths to reset our hearts and

Feb 6, • 12:59

367. Seeing Motherhood as an Investment

367. Seeing Motherhood as an Investment

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood can feel like an ongoing cycle of giving and waiting, with moments of discouragement about whether it’s all paying off. Bethany recently shared a powerful comparison: the pecan tree. A pecan tree doesn’t bear fruit until 10-14 years old, and it’s only fully fruitful after 18-22 years. Just like a pecan tree, your child is in process, and you are investing in their growth each day. It’s easy to feel discouraged when you don’t see immediate changes, bu

Feb 5, • 11:44

366. Outcomes Cannot Be Our Measurements in Motherhood

366. Outcomes Cannot Be Our Measurements in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Do you ever struggle to see your children the way God does, feeling stuck in your own perspective? Comparison, frustration, and the pressure of outcomes creep in so quickly.So how do we shift?2 Peter 1:2 says, “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” But grace and peace don’t come from control—they come from knowing him. And knowing him means making space to hear him.Sometimes, we just need to pause. Not react.

Feb 4, • 13:04

365. Where is Your Happy Place in Motherhood

365. Where is Your Happy Place in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Where is your favorite place to escape to? What is your happy place—the spot where you feel most connected to God, where your nerves calm, and your heart finds peace? Maybe for you, it’s the beach, or a quiet corner of your home.As a mom, Bethany often thinks, "If I could just go to the beach, maybe I could do this day better." But the truth is, God is offering to be our safe space every day.Psalm 62:5-8 reminds us that God is our rock—our true refuge. We don’t

Feb 3, • 11:17

364. God Carefully Leads You and Me in Motherhood

364. God Carefully Leads You and Me in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood can feel overwhelming, leaving you searching for answers and reassurance. But God’s leadership isn’t harsh or demanding—it’s gentle.Psalm 25:9-10 and Isaiah 40:11 remind us that God’s heart is tender toward mothers. He invites us to seek him first, knowing that he will gently lead us through each step.You don’t have to figure it all out alone—he is near, guiding you with love and patience.Connect with Bethany hereFollow her on Instagram @bethanykimse

Jan 31, • 11:33

363. He Listens to Every Prayer with Intent

363. He Listens to Every Prayer with Intent

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Maybe you’ve asked, What if God doesn’t listen? Let me reassure you—he does. Psalm 66:19 and Psalm 116:1-2 remind us that God hears our prayers and is always attentive to us. He listens to every cry, every request, and every silent prayer.God knows the burdens you carry as a mother. He knows the things you struggle with and invites you to bring them to him. Don’t ever doubt that he is listening—he hears every word, and he is always there for you. Call on him, a

Jan 30, • 12:06

362. God Invites You to Bring Everything to Him: He Promises to Answer

362. God Invites You to Bring Everything to Him: He Promises to Answer

Welcome back to the kitchen table. When conflict arises, it’s easy to feel lost, wondering what’s truly going on with your child. But God cares about your child’s heart and invites you to ask him for insight. In Isaiah 42:16, God promises to guide us, especially in difficult seasons. Even when we feel abandoned or disconnected, he will not leave us.If you’re struggling to connect with your child, bring your questions to God. Ask him for wisdom to see their wounds and understand their heart. Trus

Jan 29, • 12:38

361. God Has Compassion in the Midst of Our Mess

361. God Has Compassion in the Midst of Our Mess

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood can feel overwhelming when we’re striving to do it all, but Jesus meets us with compassion, not frustration. Psalm 103:11-14 reminds us that God knows every weakness and limitation we face, yet he lovingly offers His strength and grace to carry us through. When we surrender to him, he helps us grow, equips us to know our children better, and brings glory even from our struggles.Instead of striving, we can rest in the compassion of a God who sees, kno

Jan 28, • 11:01

360. Knowing God Pursues Us Without Irritation

360. Knowing God Pursues Us Without Irritation

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Have you ever paused to think about how deeply God knows you? He doesn’t just see you, he studies you with love, care, and patience. God knows every detail of your heart—your questions, doubts, struggles, and joys. And here’s the beautiful truth: he is for you.Luke 15:3-7 reminds us of the parable of the lost sheep. When we wander, he isn’t scolding us or shaking his head in frustration. He is the Good Shepherd who searches for his lost sheep, rejoicing when he

Jan 27, • 11:50

359. Using God’s Wisdom to Be a Student of Your Child

359. Using God’s Wisdom to Be a Student of Your Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, one of our most important roles is to be students of our children. We can’t truly guide them unless we take the time to understand them deeply—who they are, how they think, and where they’re headed. A powerful question to ask God is, “How do you see my children? How did you create them? What are you leading them toward?” These questions help us look beyond the surface and see our children the way God sees them. Jeremiah 33:3 reminds us that when we

Jan 24, • 12:36

358. Be the Shepherd, Not the Sheepdog

358. Be the Shepherd, Not the Sheepdog

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Parenting is more than a job—it’s a calling. God has entrusted you with a flock, not to control or push, but to guide with love and purpose. 1 Peter 5:2-4 paints a beautiful picture of this calling, reminding us that leadership is about walking with those we’re guiding, not barking at them from behind. A shepherd leads their flock from the front. However, a sheepdog—pushing from behind. One leads with peace; the other forces movement with pressure. I’ve found m

Jan 23, • 10:49

357. Rules are Roadways to Jesus

357. Rules are Roadways to Jesus

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, it's easy to fall into the trap of setting rules with the expectation of perfect adherence. We may become harsh judges, demanding perfection from our children. However, this approach overlooks the reality that our children, like all of us, are imperfect. In 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, we’re reminded that we are ambassadors for Jesus, called to lead others to him through reconciliation, not perfection. Rules aren’t meant to create perfect children; they’r

Jan 22, • 9:42

356. Warring in Prayer for Our Children

356. Warring in Prayer for Our Children

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Being a parent means showing up for your kids in ways they may never fully see or understand—and one of the most important ways we show up is through prayer. Ephesians 6:10-20 calls us to stand firm in faith and to pray with alertness. For our children, this means asking God to guide them, protect them, and work in their lives in ways only he can.  Prayer isn’t about saying the perfect words. It’s about coming to God with a heart that’s open and ready to ask fo

Jan 21, • 10:58

355. Raising Kids Who See God's Purpose in Their Lives

355. Raising Kids Who See God's Purpose in Their Lives

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood can often feel like you're stuck in the trenches—endless tasks, challenges, and moments of wondering if anything will ever change. But as a mother, you have the incredible opportunity to be a vision caster for your children, helping them see the bigger picture of God's plan. When we shift our perspective and understand that our role is to glorify God's name, everything changes. We are called to encourage our children to look beyond the everyday strug

Jan 20, • 13:38

354. How to Be a Hope Giver in Motherhood

354. How to Be a Hope Giver in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Hope is often misunderstood. We say things like, “I hope it doesn’t rain,” treating hope as a wish. But in scripture, hope is far more—it’s a confident expectation of what God has already promised. As mothers, we’re called to embrace this assurance and pass it on to our children. Being a hope giver means grounding our parenting in the unshakable certainty of God’s love and work in their lives. Through prayer, words, and actions, we point our children to the one

Jan 17, • 10:59

353. God’s Purpose in Your Parenting Role

353. God’s Purpose in Your Parenting Role

Welcome back to the kitchen table. You’re not alone in feeling the challenges of motherhood. But, today Bethany reminds us of its sacred privilege, not a burden. It’s easy to lose sight of this, especially when we feel overwhelmed by our roles as mothers and wives. But God doesn’t just see us in those roles—he sees us as his chosen people first. By embracing our identity in Christ, we find the strength to glorify Him in every moment, even in the toughest days. God equips us to navigate our respo

Jan 16, • 11:11

352. Who Does God Say I Am?

352. Who Does God Say I Am?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As moms, it’s easy to tie our identity to the roles we play—especially motherhood. But when our worth is anchored solely in being a mom, it can lead to anxiety and uncertainty. Our identity, though, is meant to be anchored in who God says we are. God doesn’t just call us moms—he calls us warriors. He’s filled us with grace and strength. The enemy tries to steal our peace, but God has already equipped us to fight. 2 Corinthians 2:14 tells us that God always lead

Jan 15, • 11:06

351. Connecting Your Motherhood to the Gospel

351. Connecting Your Motherhood to the Gospel

Welcome back to the kitchen table. For Bethany, it often felt like her identities in faith and motherhood were pulling in opposite directions. She was trying to raise her kids well, deeply rooted in faith, but her role as a mom and her walk with Jesus felt like parallel tracks that never quite crossed.  Her heart hadn’t fully understood the freedom that God offers—the freedom to step out from under the weight of perfectionism and into the light of his grace. She realized that her role as a mom w

Jan 14, • 12:49

350. Who Does God Want Me To Be As A Mother

350. Who Does God Want Me To Be As A Mother

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is taking us back to the basics today, and it all starts with one simple but powerful truth: identity. Who does God want me to be? Who does He say I am? These aren’t just questions to consider—they’re the foundation of everything.  Jesus gave us the answer in John 7:37-39. Knowing who we are in him changes everything. When we know our identity in Christ, we stop striving and start living. So let’s pause, take a breath, and get back to the basics. It all

Jan 13, • 10:03

349. The Gospel Is Not About Being Naughty or Nice

349. The Gospel Is Not About Being Naughty or Nice

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As the Christmas season approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in lists and expectations—who’s been good, what gifts to give, how to make everything perfect.  We celebrate Christmas because we belong to Jesus. The gospel isn’t about earning or achieving—it’s about grace. At Christmas, there’s no performance checklist, no need to prove yourself. You’re loved simply because you’re His. As parents, it’s easy to slip into performance-based parenting, even during the

Dec 20, 2024 • 12:17

348. A Christmas Tradition that Has Gone Poorly

348. A Christmas Tradition that Has Gone Poorly

Welcome back to the kitchen table. The holidays are here, and with them come traditions that leave a lasting impact. For Bethany’s family, it’s the annual gingerbread house competition—a fun, chaotic event filled with creativity.  These moments aren’t about big lessons or perfect execution. Traditions, even the silly ones, create a sense of attachment and belonging. They give children stability and joy, grounding them in love and connection. This season, lean into the simple traditions that make

Dec 19, 2024 • 8:54

347. Fun Traditions & Activities - Finding Jesus as the Light of the World

347. Fun Traditions & Activities - Finding Jesus as the Light of the World

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany shares how to take important concepts—like Jesus being our light—and turn them into simple, engaging activities that hold your children’s attention. Using a candy cane hunt in the dark, she shows how to make this truth come alive. In the darkness, the candy canes are impossible to find. But with the light, everything hidden becomes clear—a powerful reminder that Jesus shows us the way. It’s a simple lesson: find what holds your child’s attention

Dec 18, 2024 • 5:44

346. How to Have a Wonderful Christmas When You Feel Overwhelmed and Anxious

346. How to Have a Wonderful Christmas When You Feel Overwhelmed and Anxious

Welcome back to the kitchen table. The week before Christmas always seems to carry so much weight. It’s a season of joy, traditions, and celebration, yet it’s also a season where overwhelm and anxiety can creep in. How do we fight against the lies that whisper we’re falling short? How do we realign our hearts with Jesus when we feel like we’ve lost our way? The pressure to create the perfect Christmas can creep  in, and anxiety whispers, “Am I even doing this well?” Here’s the truth: The gospel

Dec 17, 2024 • 10:18

345. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - The Lord of Hosts

345. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - The Lord of Hosts

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. In today's final episode before Christmas, Bethany takes listeners on a journey through Isaiah 9 not only to understand the great depth, importance, and reasoning behind this passage. But to help listeners uncover stunning revelations behind the meaning of The Lord of Hosts and what his zeal means.  If you're coming int

Dec 16, 2024 • 11:01

344. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Intercessor & Advocate

344. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Intercessor & Advocate

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. Have your children accidentally broken something, and their sibling comes forth promising it was an accident, and they're doing everything in their power to intercede in the situation?  Well, Jesus does something similar for us. He is our intercessor before God by speaking on our half and defending our case. Bethany giv

Dec 13, 2024 • 9:09

343. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Living Water

343. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Living Water

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. Through scripture, Bethany gives listeners a deeper understanding of how Jesus is our living water. We often fall short of understanding this name because we don't understand the necessity of water for the Hebrews.  Bethany encourages you to think about what you are desperately thirsty for this week. Are you hungry for

Dec 12, 2024 • 7:49

342. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - The Great Shepherd

342. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - The Great Shepherd

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany for the next six episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. In today’s episode Bethany takes listeners through a story in scripture as to why Jesus is called the Great Shepard. She unpacks why this name is important and why would we want to know the deeper meaning behind the Great Shepard.  He tends to us, and during the Christmas season we tend to be w

Dec 11, 2024 • 11:33

341. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - My Helper

341. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - My Helper

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany for the next few episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. In today's quick but valuable episode, Bethany visits Jesus and his role as our helper. Bethany shares a personal story that opened her eyes to relying on Jesus for help, especially during the messiest of moments.   Maybe you've felt you have made a mess of Christmas, but you don't have to pick up the piece

Dec 10, 2024 • 8:16

340. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Strong Tower

340. RE-AIR: Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Strong Tower

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas.  Join Bethany for the next few episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos. Bethany provides listeners with a nugget of truth amid the chaos to help them find peace, joy, and happiness during the Christmas season by fixing their eyes on Jesus. It's easy to become consumed with the last few tasks or preparing for the holiday season, but by laying it all before Jesus, y

Dec 10, 2024 • 9:43

339. Parenting Principles: What Does Obedience Look Like in Our Home

339. Parenting Principles: What Does Obedience Look Like in Our Home

Welcome back to the kitchen table. We’re called to guide our children into an obedient walk, but every child struggles in their own way. How we approach this matters—it’s not just about issuing commands but about teaching them what obedience truly looks like, starting with their relationship with us. Our ultimate goal is to lead our children toward obedience to God, knowing this is a lifelong journey. It begins in our relationship with them, where they first experience what it means to follow an

Dec 4, 2024 • 16:08

338. Parenting Principles: Looking at Obedience

338. Parenting Principles: Looking at Obedience

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Obedience is a big concept in parenting. As moms, we often bring our own experiences and beliefs about obedience to the table—lessons from our past, both good and bad. But at its core, obedience is more than just behavior. It’s a reflection of our children’s need for something greater. When our children disobey, it’s easy to feel frustrated or even offended. But 2 Timothy 2:24-26 offers a different perspective. This passage reminds us that our role as parents i

Dec 3, 2024 • 12:37

337. Parenting Principles: Teaching Our Teens about Wisdom

337. Parenting Principles: Teaching Our Teens about Wisdom

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Saying no to adolescents can often feel like a constant tug-of-war, but what if the focus shifted from control to encouraging wisdom? Instead of immediately answering with yes or no, we can guide our teens to reflect by asking, “What do you think would be wise?” Bethany encourages listeners to use this question to not only shift responsibility to them but to open the door to deeper conversations. We can direct them to scripture, pointing out passages that offe

Dec 2, 2024 • 11:10

336. Parenting Principles: The Power of Limiting Nos and Offering Many Yes

336. Parenting Principles: The Power of Limiting Nos and Offering Many Yes

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, it’s easy to default to no. It feels like the simplest way to maintain order and avoid challenges. But if we stop and examine why we say no, it often comes down to convenience or control. Saying no can feel like the easier path, but it’s not always the most meaningful one. What if, instead, we looked for opportunities to say yes? As Bethany reflected on her own tendency to say no, the Lord gently reminded her, What if you said yes and used it as a c

Nov 29, 2024 • 11:06

335. Parenting Principles: Parenting with Grace Leading the Way

335. Parenting Principles: Parenting with Grace Leading the Way

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood often brings moments when grace feels hard to extend—especially when patience wears thin, and frustration takes over. But what if we reframed those moments in light of the grace we've been given? Titus 3 reminds us that grace is offered before repentance. We didn’t earn God’s grace, it was given freely, not because of what we had done but because of who he is. This truth challenges us to mirror that same grace in our homes. When we extend grace to ou

Nov 28, 2024 • 10:51

334. Discovering Christmas Part 3 with Amanda Jass

334. Discovering Christmas Part 3 with Amanda Jass

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Amanda take listeners through Day 19 of Advent, offering a glimpse into the heart of this devotional. Advent often starts strong, but as the season unfolds it’s not uncommon to miss a few days. That’s why this devotional stands out—it’s written with simplicity and intention, making it easy to stay engaged. Day 19 invites families to reflect on the concept of love. Amanda shifts the focus, encouraging us to consider God’s love in a way that even kids

Nov 27, 2024 • 11:58

333. Discovering Christmas Part 2 with Amanda Jass

333. Discovering Christmas Part 2 with Amanda Jass

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany and Amanda guide listeners through Day 16 of Advent, offering a clear example of how to bring the season to life in a simple yet meaningful way.  For Day 16, the focus begins with the simplicity of the scripture. Amanda explains how slowing down to read the passage creates space for connection and understanding. From there, she and Bethany discuss the reflective questions, sharing how these can spark meaningful conversations, even with kids. What

Nov 26, 2024 • 10:27

332. Discovering Christmas with Amanda Jass

332. Discovering Christmas with Amanda Jass

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany recently sat down with Amanda Jass, author of Discovering Christmas, to explore how to embrace the Advent season without feeling overwhelmed. With the holidays often pulling us in every direction, Amanda reminds listeners that Advent doesn’t have to add to the chaos. Amanda walked Bethany through a few days of Advent, demonstrating how small, intentional steps can create a meaningful season. Amanda shares how devotions don’t have to be lengthy or compli

Nov 25, 2024 • 15:35

331. Emotional Confidence Part 5 with Alicia Michelle

331. Emotional Confidence Part 5 with Alicia Michelle

Welcome back to the kitchen table, Bethany and Alicia wrap up their conversation on the ADD Method with the final step: decide. This is where science meets scripture, helping us get to the root of understanding our emotions and moving us toward healing. In this third step, we filter our emotions through God’s lens. We’ve been honest about what we’re feeling, identified what aligns with God’s truth, and now we ask ourselves, “In light of what I’ve felt, what is my next best step?” It’s about maki

Nov 22, 2024 • 10:16

330. Emotional Confidence Part 4 with Alicia Michelle

330. Emotional Confidence Part 4 with Alicia Michelle

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Alicia continue their conversation on the ADD Method, diving into the second step: discern. After we’ve taken the time to acknowledge our emotions, it’s tempting to stop there, but discerning our feelings is where real growth happens.  It’s about digging deeper and sorting through what we’re experiencing—asking ourselves not just “What am I feeling?” but also “Is this emotion rooted in truth?” This step is like cleaning out a cluttered closet. We ne

Nov 21, 2024 • 8:47

329. Emotional Confidence Part 3 with Alicia Michelle

329. Emotional Confidence Part 3 with Alicia Michelle

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Alicia are sitting down for another great conversation, this time diving into a practical way to manage emotions confidently: the ADD Method. The first step is acknowledge—a simple but often overlooked part of processing our emotions. It’s about taking a moment to recognize what we’re feeling without judgment. Instead of pushing away uncomfortable emotions, we say to ourselves, “It makes sense I’m feeling this way because…” By acknowledging our emot

Nov 20, 2024 • 9:38

328. Emotional Confidence Part 2 with Alicia Michelle

328. Emotional Confidence Part 2 with Alicia Michelle

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Alicia are sitting down for another great conversation, this time diving into a practical way to manage emotions confidently: the ADD Method. The first step is acknowledge—a simple but often overlooked part of processing our emotions. It’s about taking a moment to recognize what we’re feeling without judgment. Instead of pushing away uncomfortable emotions, we say to ourselves, “It makes sense I’m feeling this way because…” By acknowledging our emot

Nov 19, 2024 • 9:58

327. Emotional Confidence with Alicia Michelle

327. Emotional Confidence with Alicia Michelle

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany is sitting down with Alicia Michelle for a much-needed and relatable conversation about emotions. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why am I feeling the same emotions over and over again?” or “Why am I always in this space?” then this conversation is for you. Alicia shares her journey to emotional confidence—one that didn’t come easily. Growing up, emotions weren’t welcome in her home, and she didn’t know how to navigate her feelings. But th

Nov 18, 2024 • 16:45

326. Parenting Principles: Helping Our Children Live with Generosity

326. Parenting Principles: Helping Our Children Live with Generosity

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Instead of just teaching our kids to share, what if we encouraged them to be givers? There’s a powerful shift that happens when we teach our children to look beyond themselves and to think about the joy of giving. When children face those moments where they don’t want to give up their toy or share their snack, it’s the perfect opportunity for a lesson in perspective. We can ask them to imagine themselves as the one wanting the toy or waiting for a turn. This si

Nov 15, 2024 • 9:48

325. Parenting Principles: Teaching Our Children to Share

325. Parenting Principles: Teaching Our Children to Share

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Bethany is sharing a parent principle that every parent battles: sharing. If you’ve ever watched your kids argue over toys, you know how  challenging this can be. But the reality is, selfishness is bound to show up in your house. And honestly, it shouldn’t surprise us.  As parents, we’re guiding little ones who are just learning what it means to walk with Jesus. They are new to this journey, and we have the privilege of teaching them how to be generous. In 1 Co

Nov 14, 2024 • 13:04

324. Parenting Principles: How Do I Stop the Tattling

324. Parenting Principles: How Do I Stop the Tattling

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s easy to step in when our kids tattle, ready to fix the problem and make things right. But what if our urge to solve everything is keeping them from learning a valuable skill—resolving conflict on their own? Bethany used to jump in at the first sign of tattling, sorting out every disagreement between her kids. Instead, she began teaching them a biblical approach to conflict resolution, inspired by Matthew 18:15-17. Now, when her kids come running to tattle,

Nov 13, 2024 • 10:41

323. Parenting Principles: Raising Peacemakers

323. Parenting Principles: Raising Peacemakers

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Conflict is a natural part of life, but how we handle it can make all the difference. As parents, we have an opportunity to teach our children the importance of resolving conflict in a way that reflects our calling to be peacemakers. The Gospel challenges us to seek peace, as seen in Romans 12:17-18, which urges us to live at peace with everyone as much as we can. This doesn't mean avoiding conflict altogether but approaching it with the goal of bringing reconc

Nov 12, 2024 • 10:10

322. Parenting Principles: Teaching Our Children to Be Problem Solvers

322. Parenting Principles: Teaching Our Children to Be Problem Solvers

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s natural to want to jump in and fix our kids' problems. We worry about their decisions and try to steer them toward the best outcomes. But what if our instinct to solve everything is holding them back from learning a powerful skill—problem-solving? Bethany used to want to solve every problem her kids faced. It felt natural to step in and guide their decisions, but over time, she realized this approach wasn’t helping them grow. Instead of fixing everything,

Nov 11, 2024 • 10:05

321. Parenting Principles: Chasing the Why Back to the Heart

321. Parenting Principles: Chasing the Why Back to the Heart

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, we often find ourselves in situations where discipline feels like a reaction to behavior we want to correct. But what if we saw these moments as opportunities to go deeper, to chase the “why” behind our child’s actions?  God, in His wisdom, looks at our hearts rather than stopping at our outward behavior. He’s curious about what motivates us, and as parents, we can reflect that same curiosity when guiding our children. Proverbs 21:2 reminds us that

Nov 8, 2024 • 10:50

320. Parenting Principles: We Don't Exclude

320. Parenting Principles: We Don't Exclude

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares a guiding principle in her home: inclusion. Rooted in James 2:1, which calls us to show no partiality, Bethany shares how exclusion has no place in her home. Her goal is to raise children who don’t just avoid exclusion but actively work to include others. Kids naturally want their own space—it's common to hear, “get out of my room” But Bethany encourages her children to look beneath this impulse and ask what’s driving it. Why do they want to excl

Nov 7, 2024 • 10:09

319. Parenting Principles: Studying Your Child

319. Parenting Principles: Studying Your Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany explores the challenge of raising children uniquely in the same home. It's common to hear, "that’s not fair" as each child has their own personality, motivations, and struggles. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us to “train up a child in the way he should go.” This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach; each child requires their own path. Bethany emphasizes that we can’t paint them with one brushstroke. Instead, we must recognize that each child is uniquely gi

Nov 6, 2024 • 10:12

318. Parenting Principles: Prayerfully Seeing Their Giftedness

318. Parenting Principles: Prayerfully Seeing Their Giftedness

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is excited to introduce another important principle: the giftedness of our children. This idea is beautifully rooted in Psalm 139:14, which reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” It’s easy to forget that our children are not all crafted the same; each one is uniquely made with their own gifts and strengths. Bethany reflects on how God has uniquely formed each of her children, guiding her in helping them discover their individual talent

Nov 5, 2024 • 9:24

317. Parenting Principles: Teaching My Child to Work Well

317. Parenting Principles: Teaching My Child to Work Well

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares some of her best parenting principles that come from scripture. These teachings guide her through the beautiful chaos of family life, and she has seen the good that comes from applying them with her children. One key belief she holds is that work as a parent isn't measured by outcomes but by the effort put in. Colossians 3:23-24 reminds her, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” This perspective keeps her foc

Nov 4, 2024 • 9:16

316. When the Gospel Lights Up Your Home

316. When the Gospel Lights Up Your Home

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In 2 Corinthians 4, we see a beautiful truth: God is the one who brings light into the darkness. He shines His light into our hearts, filling us with His presence and truth. As parents, we are called to pray that same light for our children—to be prayer warriors who lift them up to God. When we pray, we’re not just speaking words; we’re asking God to turn on a light in their hearts that reveals His love and redemption. We pray His words over them, inviting His

Nov 1, 2024 • 10:13

315. How Can I Experience Jesus at Dinner Time

315. How Can I Experience Jesus at Dinner Time

Welcome back to the kitchen table. How often do we pause to see Jesus in the dinnertime hour? While we're chopping vegetables, setting plates, or clearing the clutter from the table, God calls us to a quiet invitation—just like Psalm 23:5 says. In the middle of life's noise, God doesn’t ask us to charge into battle or solve every problem. Instead, he prepares a table for us right there, offering peace and he simply says, “come and sit with me.” As you set the table for your families tonight, let

Oct 31, 2024 • 9:49

314. When Laundry is Seen from a Gospel Perspective

314. When Laundry is Seen from a Gospel Perspective

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Helping our children with laundry and getting them dressed is a daily ritual, often filled with the same simple motions—helping them put on new clothes, changing out of the old, and making sure they’re ready for the day. What seems like a small task can actually reveal something powerful about the gospel and how God interacts with us. Each moment we help our children get dressed can serve as a small reminder of this spiritual renewal. Just as we care for them i

Oct 30, 2024 • 11:28

313. When Diapers Show Us Jesus

313. When Diapers Show Us Jesus

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Much like the constant need for diaper changes and the patience of potty training, our lives as Christians reflect a repeated need to come back to God for cleansing. Just as children frequently need help as they grow, we also find ourselves returning to God, in need of his grace again and again. 1 John 1:9 reminds us, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us… and to cleanse us.” Just like a parent isn’t angry every time they have to clean

Oct 29, 2024 • 10:42

312. How Pacifiers Show the Gospel

312. How Pacifiers Show the Gospel

Welcome back to the kitchen table. A pacifier may seem like just a small comfort item, but it actually holds a beautiful lesson about the gospel. When our little ones reach for it, they’re showing a need for comfort, much like our own need for God’s presence in times when we need comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 reminds us that God is the "Father of all comfort" who is present in our afflictions, offering us peace when we feel alone or overwhelmed. As we respond to our child’s need for comfort—offer

Oct 28, 2024 • 9:37

311. When I'm Overwhelmed with Busyness

311. When I'm Overwhelmed with Busyness

Welcome back to the kitchen table. When life feels overwhelming and you’re running on empty, it’s easy to think peace will only come when the chaos quiets down. But Jesus offers rest right in the middle of it. In Matthew 11:28-30, He says, “Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest.” He’s not promising an escape from life’s pressures or a perfectly calm life. Instead, he invites you to hand over your burdens and find a deeper rest that sustains you through the chaos. It’s about

Oct 25, 2024 • 12:11

310. When I'm Separating Squabbles in My Home

310. When I'm Separating Squabbles in My Home

Welcome back to the kitchen table. When you’re constantly separating your kids as they bicker and fight, it can feel like you’re stuck in the role of referee, always stepping in to calm the chaos. It’s exhausting, and in those moments, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture.  Jesus dealt with squabbles too. He didn’t ignore them or lose his cool. Instead, he redirected people with patience and encouragement. In Luke 9, he shows us how to respond with grace, while Ephesians 4:1-3 reminds u

Oct 24, 2024 • 11:50

309. When I'm Restless, Dissatisfied and Hungry for Him

309. When I'm Restless, Dissatisfied and Hungry for Him

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Do you ever feel overwhelmed and on edge, like your reactions set off a chain of frustration that you wish you could stop? At the end of the day, it leaves you filled with regret, wondering why you couldn’t just snap out of it. What you might really need is some quiet time with the Lord. Think back to when you had a little baby—precious, helpless, and restless until their needs were met. Like that baby, we need to be filled. But what we’re seeking for satisfact

Oct 23, 2024 • 11:31

308. When I Think I Have It All Handled

308. When I Think I Have It All Handled

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As moms, we often feel the weight of the world on our shoulders, believing we need to be in control and have everything figured out. Sometimes, we see that same desire reflected in our kids—they want to be independent, handling things themselves, from getting dressed to buckling their car seats. Even when they don’t quite have it under control, they want to. Just like them, we sometimes believe we need to have it all under control, forgetting that we’re not mea

Oct 22, 2024 • 11:20

307. When I'm Fighting Worry

307. When I'm Fighting Worry

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Colossians 3:2 calls us to set our minds on things above, which can be tough during seasons of worry. You might wonder if things will improve or if God is truly paying attention to your struggles. It’s easy to feel like you’re messing it all up and hang your head in despair. Yet, God’s heart remains steadfast. In John 13:1, we’re reminded that he loves us to the end. No matter what you’re facing, God is right there with you, caring for you through every trial.

Oct 21, 2024 • 11:23

306. A Gospel Word Picture Part 3

306. A Gospel Word Picture Part 3

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Today, Bethany is sharing another word picture to help you have gospel conversations with your little ones. This time, we’re talking about water. Think about when you wash your hands or take a bath. Water cleans the dirt off, just like Jesus washes away our sins. 1 John 1:7 tells us that the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin, and Titus 3:5-6 reminds us that it’s not by anything we do, but by His mercy that we are washed and renewed. As your child grows to

Oct 18, 2024 • 10:54

305. How We Teach the Gospel in a Word Picture Part 2

305. How We Teach the Gospel in a Word Picture Part 2

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Today, Bethany continues the conversation on using word pictures to share the gospel with your little ones. Our focus today? The mirror. Think about when you walk into the bathroom and look into the mirror. With the light on, you clearly see your reflection—the mirror shows everything, even the dirt on your face. Romans 3:20 reminds us that, just like a mirror shows our physical dirt, the law shows us our sin. As parents, we often feel like we’re constantly cor

Oct 17, 2024 • 9:26

304. 3 Part Word Picture to Share the Gospel

304. 3 Part Word Picture to Share the Gospel

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Teaching our little ones about God can feel challenging, but today Bethany shares a word picture that can help make it clear. Imagine walking into a dark bathroom. The first thing we do is turn on the light so we can see where we are. Without that light, we’re stuck in the dark. In John 8:12, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness.” Just like we need light in the bathroom to see, we need Jesus to guide us throug

Oct 16, 2024 • 8:53

303. When God Tells Us Secrets

303. When God Tells Us Secrets

Welcome back to the kitchen table. There are whispers all around us—subtle, quiet conversations that can leave us feeling excluded or unseen. Whether it’s in social circles, at work, or even within family dynamics, exclusion has a way of sneaking in and settling deep within our hearts.  We’ve all been there. Maybe it was as a child, watching others bond while you stood on the sidelines, or perhaps it’s as an adult, hearing of plans made without you. Exclusion stings, and whispers of it can linge

Oct 15, 2024 • 8:54

302. A Mom's Promise Versus God's Promises

302. A Mom's Promise Versus God's Promises

Welcome back to the kitchen table. We’ve all heard it—“But mom, you promised...” Sometimes, what feels like a simple yes becomes something we can't always make happen. Our promises can fall short, but God’s never do. In 2 Corinthians 1:20, we’re reminded that “all of God’s promises are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” Unlike us, God never fails to keep his word. When we feel like we’ve missed the mark, we can look to God’s promises, which never change. He invites us to trust Him and lay our hopes at his feet,

Oct 14, 2024 • 7:58

301. The Gospel When I Am Wounded and Hurting

301. The Gospel When I Am Wounded and Hurting

Welcome back to the kitchen table. ​​Mamas, we’ve tended to have many skinned knees. The moment our child is hurt, we scoop them up, bend over them, and do everything we can to make it better. We offer comfort and care without hesitation. Psalm 116:1-2 reminds us of this same truth. Just as we tend to our children when they are hurting, God tends to us when we are wounded. He hears our cries, even when we struggle to believe it. You might feel like he hasn’t heard your prayers or your pain, but

Oct 11, 2024 • 9:13

300. When I Am Afraid

300. When I Am Afraid

Welcome back to the kitchen table. There are moments in life when we feel completely overwhelmed. The unknowns feel heavy, and the fear of what's ahead can be paralyzing. As parents, we often reach for our child's hand in those uncertain times, offering them comfort and safety. It’s in that same way that God reaches for us. Isaiah 41:10 reminds us of His promise: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” Even when life feels scar

Oct 10, 2024 • 7:13

299. How Does Jesus Show Up When My Child Is Throwing a Fit

299. How Does Jesus Show Up When My Child Is Throwing a Fit

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares a story about her daughter, who was determined to get dressed on her own, even though she struggled. Like many of us, she wanted to be independent, resisting help. But Bethany gently reminded her that it’s okay to ask for help and surrender when things get hard.   Psalm 103:13-14 says, “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.” God

Oct 9, 2024 • 11:06

298. Do Bedtime Stories Show God's Graciousness

298. Do Bedtime Stories Show God's Graciousness

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares a story about her child who always needed the answers before starting a book. He struggled to enjoy the story, impatiently wanting to know how it ended. Often, we’re the same—wanting clarity in life right away, unable to rest in the uncertainty. Psalm 119:30 reminds us, “The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” God graciously promises that as life unfolds, he will provide light and understanding. But rather

Oct 8, 2024 • 8:57

297. How I Can See Jesus in My Everyday

297. How I Can See Jesus in My Everyday

Welcome back to the kitchen table. We give so much attention to our to-do lists, our children, and the demands of daily life. But attention is the beginning of devotion. Where we place our attention, devotion follows. In the everyday moments of motherhood—when we’re folding laundry, driving to activities, or calming tantrums—there’s a profound opportunity to come face-to-face with God. Jesus and Paul both remind us that we can find God’s presence in everything. Matthew 28:20 tells us that he is

Oct 7, 2024 • 9:38

296. Why the Blessing Will Win in Discipline

296. Why the Blessing Will Win in Discipline

Where are we seeing God at work? How is He moving in our child's life? These are the questions we must ask ourselves when we seek to bless our children. God is constantly at work, and when we take the time to notice, we can speak those blessings into their lives. It's a twofold process: first, we must put our own flesh aside. We must ask for the wisdom to see our children as God sees them—to discern where he is shaping, teaching, and leading them. This is what we want to teach our children—to an

Oct 4, 2024 • 11:32

295. Practical Ways to Know What to Say in a Blessing

295. Practical Ways to Know What to Say in a Blessing

We want to speak words of blessing over our children, but how do we know what to say? To bless a child intentionally, we must first sit with God in prayer. Ask him for insight and to reveal their strengths and weaknesses.   Take time to study your child. Notice where they shine and where they stumble. See the places where they are tempted or challenged. When you know them deeply, you can speak life into the areas that need it most. Speak blessings over them that are specific to their journey—wo

Oct 3, 2024 • 10:36

294. Three Truths to Pray for Your Child in Blessing Them

294. Three Truths to Pray for Your Child in Blessing Them

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, it's important to anchor ourselves and our children in God’s promises. During these moments, we can pray scriptures that remind us of God’s faithfulness, presence, and love. Praying over our children is a powerful way to help them understand their identity and purpose in Christ. We can remind them that God is faithful, always present, and has wonderful plans for their lives. When we pray these truths, we help our kids experience the depth of God's

Oct 2, 2024 • 10:58

293. The Goal of a Blessing for My Child's Life

293. The Goal of a Blessing for My Child's Life

Welcome back to the kitchen table. You might be wondering, what does it mean to speak a blessing into your child’s life? At its core, it’s about sharing words of life, truth, and encouragement. Understanding the actual goal behind a blessing can help you put it into practice. The goal of speaking a blessing is straightforward: it’s not just about who your child is today but who they are becoming through God’s work in their lives. When we bless our children, we are highlighting the gifts and pote

Oct 1, 2024 • 10:50

292. Speak a Blessing Over My Child

292. Speak a Blessing Over My Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As we dive into the fourth part of our Jesus-centered discipline conversations, we focus on blessing. Discipline isn’t just about correction; it’s an opportunity to speak life over our children. When we ask, “What does God have planned for you?” we’re helping them see beyond their mistakes and into the future God has for them. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that our children are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. So, in moments of discipline,

Sep 30, 2024 • 12:16

291. My Child Never Wants to Say Sorry or Admit Their Wrong

291. My Child Never Wants to Say Sorry or Admit Their Wrong

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is guiding listeners through the final conversation of repentance. Guiding our children through repentance can feel like one of the hardest parts of our role. Some days, it may seem like they resist every nudge toward saying "I'm sorry" or owning up to their mistakes.    But leading these conversations isn’t just about getting them to say the right words—it’s about shaping their hearts and minds to understand the beauty of repentance. Before we can lead

Sep 27, 2024 • 12:09

290. What If I Feel Discouraged Because My Child Never Repents?

290. What If I Feel Discouraged Because My Child Never Repents?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. When our children misstep or hurt someone, it’s more than just saying "sorry." We’re called to help them restore their relationships—not just with the person they hurt, but with God too. This restoration goes far beyond an outward apology. It's about heart transformation.   When Bethany talks about parenting through different ages and stages, she reminds us of the call in Philippians 1:6—the truth that God is working in each of us and that His work isn’t finish

Sep 26, 2024 • 11:38

289. 3 Scriptures to Pray for Repentance for Your Child

289. 3 Scriptures to Pray for Repentance for Your Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. When it comes to guiding our children, it's easy to fall into guilt, lectures, and the desire for instant compliance. But instead of relying on our own words, we can turn to the truth of God's promises. Today, Bethany is sharing three anchoring scriptures that help us pray for our children with intention and trust. We pray simple and powerful prayers—asking for forgiveness, trusting in God's kindness to lead them to repentance, and relying on his love to meet

Sep 25, 2024 • 10:03

288. Key Questions to Ask for Repentance

288. Key Questions to Ask for Repentance

Welcome back to the table. Today, Bethany is diving into one of the more delicate aspects of parenting—leading our kids in the process of repentance. It's something we all wrestle with at times. You may have asked yourself, What is my goal in a repentance conversation? or What am I really trying to accomplish? It starts with asking good questions. When we create space for the Holy Spirit to speak, we allow our children to reflect on their actions, thoughts, and their relationship with God. By as

Sep 24, 2024 • 11:24

287. What Is Repentance in a Discipline Conversation?

287. What Is Repentance in a Discipline Conversation?

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Today, Bethany is walking us through a crucial topic: repentance. It’s a word we often hear and toss around, but what does it truly mean, and how can we guide our kids through it? When introducing repentance to our children, it’s important to remember that it’s not just about saying sorry but about helping them understand a heart-level change. Luke 5:32 reminds us that Jesus came to call sinners to repentance, and Acts 3:19 encourages us to turn to God and rece

Sep 23, 2024 • 10:15

286. Let's Make It Practical - When My Toddler Screams at Me or My Teen is Disrespectful

286. Let's Make It Practical - When My Toddler Screams at Me or My Teen is Disrespectful

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany offers practical strategies and scenarios for handling challenging moments, whether you're managing a toddler’s tantrum or a teenager’s disconnect. What does inspection look like on those tough days? For toddlers, it means getting low and getting quiet. Ask gently, “What’s going on in your heart?” Use these moments to introduce the idea that Jesus came to rescue you, helping them connect their feelings with grace. For teenagers, inspection involves mode

Sep 20, 2024 • 12:34

285. The Inspection Conversations at Different Ages

285. The Inspection Conversations at Different Ages

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Today, Bethany dives into what gospel-centered inspection conversations look like at different ages. You might be thinking, “I couldn’t have this conversation with my kids,” but remember—these talks take practice and repetition, and they may not go smoothly the first time. With little ones, begin by asking hard questions like, “What was going on in your heart?” It’s about modeling and practicing these discussions. Engage with them and sometimes even guide them

Sep 19, 2024 • 12:40

284. Caring for My Child's Heart While Examining Their Motives

284. Caring for My Child's Heart While Examining Their Motives

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As we walk through the inspection phase of gospel-centered conversations with our children, scripture provides us with truths that anchor our hearts and guide us in love and wisdom. Proverbs 16:2 reminds us that while we can observe actions, God is the one who truly sees and weighs the heart. Our role as parents is to partner with him, seeking to understand what lies beneath our children’s behavior. Hebrews 4:12 encourages us to let God’s word shape our discern

Sep 18, 2024 • 11:29

283. Helping My Child Look at Their Heart

283. Helping My Child Look at Their Heart

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, it's easy to get caught up in correcting behavior, but we are called to go deeper, to create a space where our children can unpack their hearts before God. We want to be intentional about setting the stage for these meaningful conversations. Our goal is for our children to think, "She is here to learn about me" and "She is here to unpack my heart with me." This phase is not about issuing a verdict or layering on guilt and shame, but about helping th

Sep 17, 2024 • 11:03

282. After I Correct My Child, How Do I Reach Their Heart?

282. After I Correct My Child, How Do I Reach Their Heart?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany is diving into the second part of our Jesus-centered discipline conversation: inspection. Inspection is about looking deeper into our children’s hearts to understand the "why" behind their actions. It’s not enough to correct behavior—we have to ask the right questions to unpack it. It's not just about correcting behavior but leading our children to understand what’s going on inside. We ask questions like, “What was happening in your heart whe

Sep 16, 2024 • 11:43

281. What Does it Look Like for A Toddler, a Tween, a Teenager

281. What Does it Look Like for A Toddler, a Tween, a Teenager

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In John 20, the story of Thomas gives us a beautiful example of how God approaches correction. When Thomas doubted Jesus' resurrection, Jesus didn’t respond with frustration or rebuke. Instead, he led with a question. Bethany encourages listeners that this method of leading correction with a question is something we can apply when guiding our children. At different ages, the approach may look different, but the heart of it remains the same.  For younger kids, i

Sep 13, 2024 • 11:38

280. How to Correct at Different Ages

280. How to Correct at Different Ages

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is frequently asked, “Can gospel-centered conversations be done with little ones, too?” In this episode, she invites listeners to join her in exploring how even with very young children, meaningful, faith-based discussions can take place.   With younger children, it is essential to lead the conversation, as they may not yet have the capacity to provide all the answers. Bethany emphasizes that the expectation is not for children to fully grasp everything

Sep 12, 2024 • 12:09

279. We Don't Assume We Know How to Correct Our Child

279. We Don't Assume We Know How to Correct Our Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In moments of correction with our children, anchoring our conversations in prayer can bring clarity and peace. Bethany encourages us to bring everything before God and seek His wisdom through scripture. Where can we anchor in the Bible during these moments? Jeremiah 33:3 reminds us to call to God, and he will answer us, revealing things we do not know. Luke 8:17 highlights that nothing is hidden from God, and Luke 12 urges us to remember that he sees all things

Sep 11, 2024 • 9:26

278. When We Correct, We Start with Asking

278. When We Correct, We Start with Asking

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In gospel-centered conversations during correction, Bethany reminds us that the goal is to seek clarity—both for ourselves and our children. Rather than diving into a lecture, we should start by simply asking, “What happened? Why are you here with me?” This approach helps ensure that we see all parts of the situation, just as God does. Instead of focusing on what we already know, we encourage our children to make their own connections by asking thoughtful quest

Sep 10, 2024 • 10:19

277. The Four Parts of a Jesus Centered Conversation

277. The Four Parts of a Jesus Centered Conversation

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, navigating correction with a gospel-centered heart can feel challenging. In today's world, correction is often misunderstood as harsh or mean. However, Bethany reminds us that God’s model of correction throughout scripture, particularly in Genesis 3, shows a different approach—one rooted in love and understanding.   Bethany encourages us to take a similar approach when we need to correct our kids. It's not about being harsh but asking the right ques

Sep 9, 2024 • 13:50

276. Helping Moms and Daughters Connect Through Faith and Conversation

276. Helping Moms and Daughters Connect Through Faith and Conversation

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany, drawing from her own experiences raising daughters, knows how challenging the teenage years can be for both moms and their daughters. The transition from middle school to high school often brings a whirlwind of emotions, from excitement to apprehension. Understanding these dynamics, Sandra Stanley and her daughter, Allie, have created a resource to help mothers and daughters strengthen their connection, communication, and faith. In today’s episode, Bet

Sep 7, 2024 • 28:07

275. Your Child's Uniqueness Informs Your Discipline

275. Your Child's Uniqueness Informs Your Discipline

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Many moms carry a deep hope that if they raise their children in faith, those children will naturally follow God as they grow older. But when a child begins to reject that faith, it can lead to heartbreak and confusion.    In these moments, many turn to Proverbs 22:6: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."It’s easy to cling to this verse as a promise, believing that if we do everything right, our children will

Sep 6, 2024 • 9:16

274. Speaking Truth to Children So That They Listen

274. Speaking Truth to Children So That They Listen

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, it’s easy to fall into the routine of correction—pointing out what’s wrong and what needs to change.    1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 reminds us to come alongside our children with the heart of a loving parent, speaking the unique language of each child. It’s about seeing them as individuals, not just correcting their behavior, but offering the support they need in those moments.   Are we offering support and understanding, or are we merely passing judgme

Sep 5, 2024 • 7:41

273. Gentle in Our Correction

273. Gentle in Our Correction

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Correcting our children is never easy, and it can be especially challenging to keep these moments centered on the gospel.   It’s easy to let frustration take over, but 1 Thessalonians 2:7 reminds us, "We were gentle among you." Spiritually, our children are still growing, we are called to be mindful of how we speak to them during times of discipline, ensuring our words are filled with grace and gentleness. Being gentle doesn’t mean avoiding discipline, but it

Sep 4, 2024 • 8:08

272. What Is the Result of a Gospel Centered Conversation?

272. What Is the Result of a Gospel Centered Conversation?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, we deeply desire for our children to follow Christ—not because it’s our family tradition, but because they genuinely understand their need for Him.    In 1 Corinthians 2:5, Paul reminds us that our faith should rest "not on human wisdom, but on God’s power." This is the foundation we want to lay for our children. We pray for our children to know God personally, to experience his love and power in their lives, and to develop a faith that grows indep

Sep 3, 2024 • 6:33

271. How Do We Have Jesus Centered Conversations With Our Children?

271. How Do We Have Jesus Centered Conversations With Our Children?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany invites listeners into an important conversation: How do we have Jesus-centered conversations with our children effectively? And how do these conversations impact their understanding of who God is and how He sees them?   The truth is, the only way to make Jesus come alive in your children is if He is alive in you. Our kids don’t just need to hear about Jesus—they need to see Him in us. This means our conversations must be rooted in our connec

Sep 2, 2024 • 8:32

270. How Do I Have Patience with My Children

270. How Do I Have Patience with My Children

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In the final part of 1 Thessalonians 5:14, we are urged to "be patient with them all." This verse reminds us that each of our children require different approaches. We go through various seasons with them, each one bringing its own challenges.   Being patient is sourced in the Holy Spirit. It’s not about deciding to be patient in a difficult moment but about being connected to the one who can grow patience within us. When we choose to let him work in us, espec

Aug 30, 2024 • 9:11

269. Parenting a Child Who Is Unsaved or Discouraged in Their Faith

269. Parenting a Child Who Is Unsaved or Discouraged in Their Faith

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, we’re instructed to "help the weak," a calling that takes on special meaning in the context of motherhood.   As mothers, we are not tasked with making our children strong in their faith. That strength comes from God alone. Our role isn’t to demand or push them beyond what they’re ready for. Instead, we are called to come alongside them, to support them in their spiritual weakness, and to gently guide them. Our privilege is to walk with

Aug 29, 2024 • 7:39

268. How Do I Help My Discouraged Child

268. How Do I Help My Discouraged Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany as she continues to unpack 1 Thessalonians 5:14. We are called to "encourage the faint-hearted." As mothers, this verse serves as a reminder of the significant role we play in our children’s lives. Our calling is to come alongside them, to relate closely, and to provide the encouragement they need when they are discouraged, fearful, or uncertain. Motherhood is more than just nurturing; it’s about embracing our children’s fears and doubts and coming

Aug 28, 2024 • 8:21

267. Should We Scold Our Children

267. Should We Scold Our Children

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, we are commanded to admonish the idle, to caution those who are unruly. As a mother, this can feel like a never-ending task—correcting, guiding, and redirecting.  It’s easy to become discouraged, feeling as if all we do is point out where our children fall short. But this verse reminds us that our role isn’t to arrange every piece of their lives; that’s God’s work. Jesus delights in arranging what is disordered in our lives. So when we

Aug 27, 2024 • 7:46

266. Leading My Children to See God

266. Leading My Children to See God

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Imagine the impact if every day we chose to root our lives in God's truth instead of the world's ever-changing messages. What if our words, actions, and decisions all pointed our children toward Jesus?  As mothers, we have the sacred role of shepherding our children, but it can feel overwhelming to guide them in a world full of distractions. In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, we are urged to encourage one another, to walk in faith, and to care deeply for those around us.

Aug 26, 2024 • 8:33

265. Our Charge in Motherhood

265. Our Charge in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. There are days when we feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities that come with motherhood. We may find ourselves struggling, not wanting to cook another meal or face the endless tasks that demand our attention.   1 Peter 5:2-4 offers a powerful reminder of what motherhood is truly about In those moments, it’s easy to forget the deeper purpose behind our role as mothers. This scripture reminds us that we’ve been chosen to shepherd our children, not out of obliga

Aug 23, 2024 • 9:24

264. He Listens to Every Prayer We Speak

264. He Listens to Every Prayer We Speak

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In moments of struggle and uncertainty, it's comforting to know that God is always near, ready to listen. Psalm 116:1-2 reminds us of this truth and this is where Bethany is anchoring listeners today.   God's desire is simple—he wants us to run to him. It’s not about saying the perfect prayer or finding the right formula. God isn’t waiting for us to have it all together before we come to Him. He simply wants us to bring our worries, fears, and struggles.  He’s

Aug 22, 2024 • 7:55

263. God Loves When We Ask

263. God Loves When We Ask

Motherhood is full of questions—some small, some big, and some that seem too overwhelming to even ask out loud. One of the biggest questions we face is this: what can we ask of God in our role as mothers? As mothers, we often find ourselves in situations where we lack the wisdom we need. Jeremiah 33:3, God invites us to call on him, promising to answer.  James 1:5 offers even more reassurance. Scripture tells us that when we ask God for wisdom, he gives it generously and without reproach. There’

Aug 21, 2024 • 7:50

262. He Will Lead You in Motherhood

262. He Will Lead You in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood is full of transitions, each season bringing its own set of challenges and joys. Sometimes, everything seems to shift at once, and the path that once felt familiar suddenly feels uncertain.    It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. In these moments, scripture offers comfort and guidance. God promises to lead us, even when we can't see the way ahead. Isaiah 40:11 reminds us of his gentle guidance, like a shepherd carefully leading

Aug 20, 2024 • 7:11

261. When Motherhood Seems a Mess

261. When Motherhood Seems a Mess

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany often encounters the question: “Where does it say I’m chosen for this?” The answer is clear and powerful: Ephesians 2:10 affirms that you have been chosen for this purpose.   Bethany encourages listeners to remain anchored in this truth until you fully grasp how God sees you. He is for you, and you are created in Christ Jesus for good works. Your journey, including your role in motherhood, is an opportunity to live out these good works. You are not onl

Aug 19, 2024 • 8:56

260. When I'm Weak

260. When I'm Weak

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Our culture often says that we need to fix our weaknesses to succeed. Bethany reminds us of the importance of holding tight to the truth that God is not limited or concerned by our weaknesses.    Bethany connects two powerful scriptures—2 Corinthians 12:9 and Philippians 4:13—to shed light on how God’s strength meets us in our moments of weakness.  By connecting these scriptures, Bethany illustrates that our weaknesses are not barriers but opportunities to exp

Aug 16, 2024 • 8:54

259. God Walks with Me in Motherhood

259. God Walks with Me in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany explores the profound truth that we can never be separated from God’s love, no matter what challenges motherhood brings.    She discusses how Romans 8:37-39 and Psalm 139:2-5 come together to confirm that nothing can separate us from the love of Jesus Christ. These verses emphasize that God is with us through every aspect of our lives, including our role as mothers. Bethany shows how these scriptures connect to illustrate that God will never tur

Aug 15, 2024 • 8:43

258. My Motherhood for His Glory

258. My Motherhood for His Glory

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In the middle of the daily challenges and joys of motherhood, it’s important to remember that our role as mothers is ultimately for His glory. Your motherhood is not just a role you play; it is a part of God’s plan.   Bethany grounds us in the truth found in Romans 11:36, which highlights that your motherhood fits into God's larger plan.  It’s easy to compare yourself to others and feel like you should be doing more or doing things differently. Instead of focu

Aug 14, 2024 • 6:59

257. My Motherhood is Held by Christ

257. My Motherhood is Held by Christ

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s easy to look at other mothers and think, “They’re doing a better job than I am.” This comparison is amplified by the enemy, who loves to feed us these lies to undermine our confidence. Bethany grounds listeners in the truth of Colossians 1:16-17 and rediscovers the strength that comes from knowing our lives are securely held by God.   The truth is, nothing is beyond God’s grasp. Our lives, including our journey through motherhood, are sovereignly held by H

Aug 13, 2024 • 8:06

256. Created Specifically for Your Motherhood

256. Created Specifically for Your Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen. Today, Bethany reminds listeners that motherhood wasn’t something that just happened to you—it’s a role you were meant to fill. Scripture reminds us that as mothers, we were chosen and guided by God to fulfill this important purpose.   Psalm 139:13-16 beautifully expresses the intentionality in which God created us. These verses highlight that we were crafted with thought and love, designed with a clear purpose in mind. We aren’t just existing—we were made for someth

Aug 12, 2024 • 7:45

255. How Can I See My Child with a God-Centered Lens

255. How Can I See My Child with a God-Centered Lens

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany invites us to explore Psalm 103, focusing on verses 8-9, and how we can apply this perspective to our parenting. As parents, we often face challenging days where it's easy to become frustrated or lose patience with our children. But Bethany reminds listeners to take a moment to see our children as God sees us. He looks at us and sees the fullness of who we are—the places we struggle. Yet, despite all this, he is fully aware of us and still has co

Aug 9, 2024 • 8:39

254. Gospel Framework for Motherhood

254. Gospel Framework for Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany anchors listeners today with one of her favorite scriptures: Titus 3:4-7. As parents, we often mess up. We become irritable and stumble into sin as we step into our day, and our kids do the same. But remember, He saved us from the mess we’re walking in—not because we do things right, but because of His mercy. He washes us with renewal. The world wants us to believe we have to get everything right, and we often compare ourselves, thinking we are failing.

Aug 8, 2024 • 10:35

253. Are You Tired? Worn Out? Burned Out?

253. Are You Tired? Worn Out? Burned Out?

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Bethany is thrilled to welcome you to the new format of The Warrior Mama Podcast with daily episodes. Each episode brings you a scripture and a truth that listeners can apply in their own walk with Jesus. Today, Bethany unpacks Matthew 11:28-30, which beautifully reveals the heart of our savior for you. Jesus invites us to come to him when we are weary and burdened, promising rest for our souls.  Are you tired? Feeling burnt out? You're not alone. Many of us ar

Aug 7, 2024 • 8:09

252. Bringing God's Miracles to Life for Kids

252. Bringing God's Miracles to Life for Kids

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany is joined by Gabe and Andrea Olson, the authors of The Big God Books series. As parents, we often turn to books as learning tools for life moments, helping our children gain a deeper understanding of the world. Books can teach kids about complex concepts without them having to experience everything firsthand. Bethany sits down with Gabe and Andrea to explore their series and discuss how these beautiful books bring God's work to

Jul 24, 2024 • 34:06

251. Finding Peace in Motherhood: Overcoming Anger with Natalie Hixson

251. Finding Peace in Motherhood: Overcoming Anger with Natalie Hixson

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany sits down with Natalie Hixson, who shares her powerful testimony about her struggles and triumphs with anger in motherhood. Natalie's story is incredibly relatable, reflecting a silent battle many mothers face. Together, Natalie and Bethany offer hope and guidance, encouraging mothers to turn to God during these unbearably messy moments. Natalie shares valuable methods for understanding and managing emotions, emphasizing the importance of

Jul 17, 2024 • 48:37

250. Unraveling the Myth of Balance: Embracing Purposeful Presence with Sandra Stanley

250. Unraveling the Myth of Balance: Embracing Purposeful Presence with Sandra Stanley

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany sits down with her good friend and mentor, Sandra Stanley, to begin a heartfelt conversation about understanding the myth of balance and accepting that, as mothers, we don’t have to do it all. Sandra shares her journey of living with purposeful presence during her seasons with her children and how she has learned to say no confidently. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the boundaries of your current season of life and offers wisdom, encoura

Jul 10, 2024 • 35:20

249. Resetting Our Hearts with Jesus

249. Resetting Our Hearts with Jesus

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In this episode, Bethany is joined by a wonderful friend, Joy Pitner, a remarkable woman and mother. Together, they challenge the common cultural belief that women and mothers need a glass of wine to unwind after a difficult day. Society often teaches us to look for comfort in all the wrong places, especially during moments of stress or even in times of joy. Instead of turning to a glass of wine for a reset, Bethany and Joy encourage us to pause

Jul 3, 2024 • 44:02

248. Navigating Tantrums with Jesus’s Wisdom

248. Navigating Tantrums with Jesus’s Wisdom

This week, Bethany is applying the five pillars to address tantrums. She provides listeners with a framework to view these moments through a Gospel lens. Tune in as Bethany offers encouragement for both understanding and handling tantrums in your households. She emphasizes the importance of using all five pillars during these times. Bethany particularly highlights the significance of the second truth, which involves asking for God's wisdom, to better understand your child and bring the Gospel to

Jun 26, 2024 • 36:59

247. Transforming Motherhood: Becoming Legacy Changers

247. Transforming Motherhood: Becoming Legacy Changers

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today Bethany welcomes listeners into a conversation that promises to resonate deeply with every parent. Bethany is thrilled to have Kristen Hallinan join her. They explore what it means to rewrite the narrative of our family legacies. Kristen begins by sharing her personal journey through a childhood marked by chaos, dysfunction, and deep-seated trauma. It's a story many of us can relate to, either in our own experiences or those close to us. But Kristen's sto

Jun 19, 2024 • 35:10

246. The Journey of Motherhood with Karen Stubbs: Wisdom, Resilience, and Trusting in God.

246. The Journey of Motherhood with Karen Stubbs: Wisdom, Resilience, and Trusting in God.

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Joining Bethany on today’s episode is the remarkable Karen Stubbs, a mother, author, and founder of Birds on a Wire, a ministry aimed at supporting and equipping moms.    Karen shares her insights on the complexity of motherhood while connecting deeply with both God and our children, and understanding that this journey isn’t one to be walked alone. Karen’s story is one of resilience and wisdom, cultivated through her deep faith in God.  As a mother and wife, h

Jun 5, 2024 • 42:11

245. Day 24: Praying for Our Child to Love God's Word

245. Day 24: Praying for Our Child to Love God's Word

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As Bethany wraps up her inspiring series, we are reminded of the profound importance of standing in God’s word. We pray that our children learn to walk closely with God, developing a love for Jesus that surpasses our own.  We want them to experience a passion for Him that fills their hearts and guides their lives. We want our children to not just know about God, but to truly love him. This love begins with a deep appreciation for the word of God. To truly stand

May 31, 2024 • 5:58

244. Day 23: Praying that Our Children Find God's Peace to Fight Anxiety and Fear

244. Day 23: Praying that Our Children Find God's Peace to Fight Anxiety and Fear

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Anxiety often feels overwhelming, especially for our children. We want them to experience and know God’s peace, a peace that guards their minds and hearts against the anxiety that threatens to overwhelm them.   Bethany’s prayer today is rooted in a deep concern for the well-being of our children. We recognize the pressures they face daily—from academic stress to social media, and the uncertainties of the future. These burdens can be heavy, but we believe that t

May 30, 2024 • 5:52

243. Day 22: Praying that Our Children Will Pray with Boldness

243. Day 22: Praying that Our Children Will Pray with Boldness

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As a mother, one of my greatest desires is for my children to become prayer warriors, deeply rooted in their faith and confident in seeking God's wisdom and guidance.    Today, Bethany roots listeners in Hebrews 4:15-16, a reminder of the compassion we have from Jesus, who invites us to approach the throne of grace with confidence. We pray that our children will grow to love and depend on God, becoming strong and courageous prayer warriors. We pray that they w

May 29, 2024 • 5:13

242. Day 21: Praying for My Child's Daily Spiritual Battle

242. Day 21: Praying for My Child's Daily Spiritual Battle

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today Bethany is praying for  a deeper and more urgent call: to pray that our children become warriors. In Ephesians 6:10-11, we’re reminded to “be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”   Our children, as followers of Christ, are engaged in a spiritual battle every day. The reality of this battle is something they must understand and walk in daily. They need to be a

May 28, 2024 • 6:36

241. Day 20: Praying for My Child's Purity of Thought

241. Day 20: Praying for My Child's Purity of Thought

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Our children face constant attacks on their minds. The enemy seeks to destroy their purity of thought, steeping them in lies and deception. These lies are often difficult to discern, making it essential for us to pray for our children's mental and spiritual protection. Our children are bombarded with negative influences such as comparison, judgment, materialism, and destructive thoughts. Impure thinking can take root and lead them away from the path of righteou

May 27, 2024 • 7:22

240. Day 17: Praying for My Child's Safety

240. Day 17: Praying for My Child's Safety

Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of our greatest fears is that Satan will find a way to destroy our children’s faith and lead them away from God. In a world full of challenges and temptations, we must pray that God protects and guides our children.   Psalm 18:16-19 gives us a powerful reminder of God’s saving grace. Satan is relentless in his attempts to come against us and our families. But we can stand firm on the promise that God will protect us.  We ask for God’s protection over their

May 24, 2024 • 7:34

239. Day 16: How Do We Pray for Ourselves

239. Day 16: How Do We Pray for Ourselves

​​Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of the most powerful tools we have as parents is prayer. In today’s episode Bethany shares the incredible impact of praying not just for our children, but also for yourself.    Praying for yourself is not an act of selfishness, but rather a crucial step in becoming the parent you aspire to be—a servant of Jesus Christ, guiding my children on their faith walk. In Colossians 4:12, we are reminded of the importance of prayer. This verse speaks to parents, h

May 23, 2024 • 6:48

238. Day 15: Praying for our Children to Walk with Tender Hearts to Others

238. Day 15: Praying for our Children to Walk with Tender Hearts to Others

Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of our deepest prayers is that our children walk through life with tender hearts. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:14-15 about the importance of forgiveness.   We seek God's guidance to help our children maintain a tender heart, free from bitterness and anger. Life's challenges can often leave wounds that make it easy for their hearts to harden, not just towards others, but even towards God. When our children experience wounds, we pray that they bring these hu

May 22, 2024 • 7:17

237. Day 14: Praying for Our Children to Walk in Peace

237. Day 14: Praying for Our Children to Walk in Peace

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In today’s episode Betahny prays for God to work in our children’s hearts and minds. We ask him to shape their character, helping them to understand how their words impact those around them. As parents, we hold a deep desire for our children to grow up walking in peace.    Proverbs 15:1-2 teaches us the power of our words. We ask God to work in our children’s hearts and minds, helping them to see how their speech impacts those around them. When our children spe

May 21, 2024 • 6:05

236. Day 13: Praying for Our Children to Obey from the Heart

236. Day 13: Praying for Our Children to Obey from the Heart

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, our deepest desire is often to see our children grow into responsible, loving, and obedient individuals. We pray that God would help our children walk in his ways, calling them to obedience not out of duty, but out of a love for Jesus.   When we call our children to obedience, we are inviting them to walk in the ways of God. This isn't just about following rules, it's about nurturing a heart that loves and honors Jesus. True obedience stems from thi

May 20, 2024 • 8:16

235. Day 10: Praying for our Children to Walk in Truth

235. Day 10: Praying for our Children to Walk in Truth

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, our hearts are guided by Psalm 25:21 as we lift our children in prayer, seeking for them to walk in truth.   Bethany’s prayer is simple yet profound—we ask that our children be rooted in truth. We pray for discernment, that they may distinguish truth and courage, to stand firmly in the truth, even when it's difficult.  And so, we pray that our children's hearts remain open to his guidance, that they may walk in his truth.  Purchase the Warrior Mama’s P

May 17, 2024 • 4:07

234. Day 9: Praying for our Children to Walk in the Love

234. Day 9: Praying for our Children to Walk in the Love

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As we walk into Day 9 of our prayer journey, our focus turns to a fundamental aspect of our children's development—their character.  Today, Bethany welcomes you to join her in prayer on seeking God's guidance and grace as we nurture virtues within our children that will shape their interactions and relationships. In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus teaches us that the greatest commandment is to love—love God with all our being and love our neighbor as ourselves. It's a

May 16, 2024 • 5:51

233. Day 8: Praying That Our Children Will Grow Deep in their Faith

233. Day 8: Praying That Our Children Will Grow Deep in their Faith

Welcome back to the kitchen table, Bethany welcomes listeners into day 8 of our journey through the Warrior Mama’s Prayer Journal.   As we journey together in this series of prayers for our children, today Bethany leads us in a heartfelt prayer for something profound: deep-rooted faith. We all share a desire for our children's faith to be more than just surface-level. Colossians 1:9-12 holds a special place in Bethany's heart, as it encapsulates her deepest aspirations for her own children and

May 15, 2024 • 5:15

232. Day 7: Praying for Our Children to Listen to the Spirit of God

232. Day 7: Praying for Our Children to Listen to the Spirit of God

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 and empowering our children to discern the voice of truth and love. We pray that he will teach our chi

May 14, 2024 • 5:08

231. Day 6: Praying for Our Children's Identity

231. Day 6: Praying for Our Children's Identity

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 has gifted upon each of our children. They are not accidents or afterthoughts but beautifully crafte

May 13, 2024 • 6:06

230. Day 5: Praying For Our Children to Experience God's Grace

230. Day 5: Praying For Our Children to Experience God's Grace

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 spiritual growth and understanding of grace. This verse serves as a guiding scripture, prompting us

May 10, 2024 • 5:19

229. Day Four: We Pray For Our Children to Understand Their Sin

229. Day Four: We Pray For Our Children to Understand Their Sin

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: 23-25 reminds us that we all fall short of God's glory.  As parents, we're called to pray for our chil

May 9, 2024 • 5:27

228. Day Three: Praying Our Child Knows Who God Is

228. Day Three: Praying Our Child Knows Who God Is

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 children ever closer to Him.  Today we are asking God to make himself known to our children, guiding t

May 8, 2024 • 4:57

227. Day Two: Praying for the Gospel in Our Child's Life

227. Day Two: Praying for the Gospel in Our Child's Life

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 do. We want our children to know Jesus intimately and to love Him deeply.  Through prayer, we open o

May 7, 2024 • 5:45

226. Day One: We Give Him All Of Our Anxiety and Worry in Motherhood

226. Day One: We Give Him All Of Our Anxiety and Worry in Motherhood

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 profound invitation to surrender our worries and burdens to the one who is more than capable of carrying

May 6, 2024 • 5:18

225. When a Mother Prays

225. When a Mother Prays

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? These are questions that many of us grapple with as we navigate daily life. So how do we cultivate a

May 1, 2024 • 18:10

224. Motherhood According to God's Design: When We Are Worried or Consumed With How Our Children Will Be as Adults

224. Motherhood According to God's Design: When We Are Worried or Consumed With How Our Children Will Be as Adults

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. He is faithful to fulfill all that he has spoken over us and our children. Even in our moments of dou

Apr 25, 2024 • 13:46

223. Motherhood According to God's Design: When We Struggle With Making Decisions and Setting Boundaries

223. Motherhood According to God's Design: When We Struggle With Making Decisions and Setting Boundaries

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 insecurity.   Bethany reminds us to stand firm in the confidence of being gospel-centered moms. It's a powerf

Apr 24, 2024 • 12:49

222. Motherhood According to God's Design: When We Struggle with Comparison in Motherhood

222. Motherhood According to God's Design: When We Struggle with Comparison in Motherhood

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 they view comparison.    So, how do we stop believing the lie that our worth is determined by how we me

Apr 23, 2024 • 13:17

221. Seeking His Wisdom: You Don't Have to Have All the Answers in Motherhood

221. Seeking His Wisdom: You Don't Have to Have All the Answers in Motherhood

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 me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”   This

Apr 18, 2024 • 9:22

220. Embracing Grace in Parenting: You’re More Than Your Child’s Actions

220. Embracing Grace in Parenting: You’re More Than Your Child’s Actions

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 incredible responsibility of guiding them through life. Every challenge, every misstep, is an opportunity

Apr 17, 2024 • 12:59

219. Letting God Declare Your Identity, Not Your Circumstances

219. Letting God Declare Your Identity, Not Your Circumstances

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 flaw. God has declared us as part of His plan, fearfully and wonderfully made to fulfill a purpose gre

Apr 16, 2024 • 10:40

218. Motherhood According to God's Design: When Our Feelings are Hurt in Motherhood

218. Motherhood According to God's Design: When Our Feelings are Hurt in Motherhood

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 by the weight of our responsibilities, we are reminded of the comforting presence of Jesus in our mo

Apr 11, 2024 • 12:54

217. Motherhood According to God's Design: God's Plan Through You

217. Motherhood According to God's Design: God's Plan Through You

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 minds: "God works through you." It challenges the notion that everything depends solely on us, that we

Apr 10, 2024 • 12:26

216. Motherhood According to God's Design: God's Plan With You

216. Motherhood According to God's Design: God's Plan With You

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 ourselves questioning, "Am I enough? Am I doing this right? Am I the flaw in this plan?"  Bethany brings li

Apr 9, 2024 • 13:02

215. Motherhood According to God’s Design: His Plan In Me

215. Motherhood According to God’s Design: His Plan In Me

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.    But how can we be certain that God's plan is at work within us? It's a continuous process of growth

Apr 8, 2024 • 12:41

214. Motherhood According to God’s Design: His Work For Me

214. Motherhood According to God’s Design: His Work For Me

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 grace, mercy, and unwavering love. He created us for good works, not because of anything we have do

Apr 5, 2024 • 11:46

213. Motherhood According to God’s Design: His Gospel For Me

213. Motherhood According to God’s Design: His Gospel For Me

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 the grace of God.   God has always known who you are. Before the foundations of the world were laid,

Apr 4, 2024 • 12:29

212. Motherhood According to God's Design: God's Workmanship

212. Motherhood According to God's Design: God's Workmanship

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 uncertain about our role. But what if we shifted our focus from the noise of the world to Gospel Truth? M

Apr 3, 2024 • 12:34

211. Tools for Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Advice from Lee Ann Mancini on Parenting

211. Tools for Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Advice from Lee Ann Mancini on Parenting

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 their faith. Bethany and Lee Ann's conversation is here to offer insight, tools, and encouragement to

Mar 20, 2024 • 27:28

210. Bedtime Routines and Blessings

210. Bedtime Routines and Blessings

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 getting children to sleep; they are about helping them confront and conquer their fears. It's about eq

Mar 13, 2024 • 28:08

209. The Power of Being Rooted: Building a Strong Foundation in Christ

209. The Power of Being Rooted: Building a Strong Foundation in Christ

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.   Bethany's journey to freedom in motherhood began with a shift in perspective by embracing imperf

Feb 28, 2024 • 35:07

208. The Invisible Load of Motherhood: Encouraging Moms to Set Down Bags God Didn't Ask Them to Carry

208. The Invisible Load of Motherhood: Encouraging Moms to Set Down Bags God Didn't Ask Them to Carry

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 to perform can weigh heavily on our shoulders. And, our identities are often shaped by various role

Feb 21, 2024 • 40:11

207. Taking Care of You and Your Child with Rachael Elmore

207. Taking Care of You and Your Child with Rachael Elmore

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In today’s episode, Bethany welcomes Rachael Elmore, author, speaker, and licensed therapist, for a beautiful conversation that mothers of young and old children can relate to. Motherhood marks the beginning of a transformative journey. Bethany and Rachel acknowledge the emotional intricacies of this role, emphasizing the need for understanding and navigating through these emotions.   In the midst of this whirlwind, it's crucial for mothers to prioritize their

Feb 14, 2024 • 34:08

206. Battling Perfectionism as a Mom with Alicia Michelle

206. Battling Perfectionism as a Mom with Alicia Michelle

Welcome back to the kitchen table Bethany sits down with Christian life coach Alicia about the relentless pressure of perfectionism and the profound impact it has on our lives, particularly in the realm of motherhood. In a world that often sets unattainable standards, both Bethany and Alicia’s experiences resonate with many mothers who feel the weight of perfectionism.   Alicia and Bethany’s conversation guides listeners beyond the surface of perfectionism. It's not just about doing everything p

Feb 7, 2024 • 41:07

205. Snapshots of Who He Is- Why We Shares These Attributes

205. Snapshots of Who He Is- Why We Shares These Attributes

In our role as parents, we deeply cherish and protect the little ones entrusted to us, acknowledging that they are gifts from God. Guided by the wisdom found in 1 Peter 5:2-4, we recognize our duty as shepherds to guide and nurture our children, pointing them towards God who is at work in their lives.   Amidst the challenges we face, it's essential not to minimize our responsibilities or view them as mere inconveniences. Every moment holds significance, and what we do matters, resonating far bey

Jan 31, 2024 • 9:38

204. Snapshots of Who He Is- How Do We Talk About These Attributes With Our Kids?

204. Snapshots of Who He Is- How Do We Talk About These Attributes With Our Kids?

As we conclude the snapshot series, we reflect on the words from 1 Thessalonians 5:14, emphasizing the importance of taking God along with us throughout our day. Bethany provides guidance on how to integrate God into our daily lives and conversations, focusing on grace and the gospel.    By seeing our children through God's eyes, we discern their needs—whether they are struggling with idols, faint-heartedness, or weakness. This perspective prompts us to embody God's attributes in our interaction

Jan 30, 2024 • 9:49

203. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is a Promise Keeper

203. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is a Promise Keeper

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   Our God is a promise keeper. His identity is deeply rooted in His faithfulness as a promise keeper. Scriptures like Joshua 21:45, Ephesians 1, and Hebrews 6:19 emphasize His unwavering commitment to fulfill every promise.   God

Jan 29, 2024 • 9:51

202. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Truth

202. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Truth

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   God is consistent and unchanging. In a world where circumstances and perspectives are varied, God's nature is constant, providing reliable and unwavering truth. God is not only the source of all truth but also consistent in eve

Jan 26, 2024 • 10:04

201. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Living

201. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Living

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   Our God is a Living God, in Psalm 118:46, 2nd Corinthians 3:3, and 1 Timothy 3:15, the recurring theme emphasizes the belief in a living and active God. The profound truth that our God is not distant or passive but actively inv

Jan 25, 2024 • 11:06

200. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is a God of Peace

200. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is a God of Peace

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   Our God is Peace, and it urges the importance of teaching our children about a true peace that comes from knowing Him. In a world that offers a superficial form of peace, it's crucial to recognize the distinction between false

Jan 24, 2024 • 10:09

199. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Gracious

199. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Gracious

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   Our God is gracious. Psalm 145:8 serves as a reminder of the gracious nature of our God. It is a verse that echoes the truth that His grace is not distant but is being actively experienced by each one of us. The fullness of God

Jan 23, 2024 • 9:49

198. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Merciful

198. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Merciful

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   The concept of God's mercy is central to the understanding of His nature. Romans 9:15-16 highlights God's mercy is His active goodness on our behalf, acknowledging that despite our sins, God, in His mercy and goodness, acts on

Jan 22, 2024 • 9:35

197. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Love

197. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Love

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   God's essence is love, it's both who He is and what He represents. This profound truth is echoed throughout scriptures, emphasizing the importance of understanding and instilling it in our children. Verses like John 3:16 and 1

Jan 19, 2024 • 11:15

196. Snapshots of Who He is- God Is Eternal

196. Snapshots of Who He is- God Is Eternal

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   The concept of God's eternal nature is explored in Psalm 90:1-4, revealing that He operates beyond the constraints of time. Unlike us, God is not limited or rushed by time, having all the time needed to fulfill His plans. This

Jan 18, 2024 • 8:41

195. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Wise

195. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Wise

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children. God pursues us with His wisdom, guiding our hearts and wanting to be the ultimate guide in our lives. In recognizing God's wisdom, there is a profound sense of trustworthiness. His wisdom serves as a reliable source of guidance,

Jan 17, 2024 • 8:21

194. Snapshots of Who He is- God is a Pursuing God

194. Snapshots of Who He is- God is a Pursuing God

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   Our God is relentless in His pursuit of us, a truth that has been distinctly highlighted for us to understand. This pursuit traces back to the very beginning, even when we are grappling with our struggles and sins. It's a narra

Jan 16, 2024 • 9:57

193. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Sovereign

193. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Sovereign

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children. God is sovereign. We recognize God's sovereignty, an authority that is both all-mighty and all-powerful. His all-knowing and ever-present nature ensures that He is in all places at all times.   Verses from Isaiah 46:9-10, Roman

Jan 15, 2024 • 8:27

192. Snapshots of God- God is Personal

192. Snapshots of God- God is Personal

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   God is a personal entity, intimately connected to each of us. He desires a personal relationship, urging us to walk with the knowledge that He knows us intimately.    Scripture such as James 4:8, Matthew 1:23, Psalm 25:14, Jere

Jan 12, 2024 • 8:36

191. Snapshots of Him- God is Just

191. Snapshots of Him- God is Just

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   Teaching the concept of God's justice is undoubtedly challenging; it's a topic layer with profound emotions. In a world where we often witness evil and struggle to comprehend it, questioning the fairness of God's justice is onl

Jan 11, 2024 • 8:54

190. Snapshots of Him- God is Patient

190. Snapshots of Him- God is Patient

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   In the whirlwind of life’s uncertainties, there's an unwavering truth: Our God is patient.    We often grapple with questions like "Will God still love me even after what I've done?" or "Does He have the patience for my constan

Jan 10, 2024 • 8:15

189. Snapshots of Who He is- God is Kind

189. Snapshots of Who He is- God is Kind

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   Our God is kind. God's kindness, enduring and encompassing, serves a purpose. The kindness of God, mentioned in passages like Psalm 117:2, Romans 2:4, Psalm 100:5, Titus 3, and Ephesians 7:2, isn't limited—it surpasses any boun

Jan 9, 2024 • 7:53

188. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Righteous

188. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Righteous

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   The concept of God's righteousness is foundational—like tilling soil, embedding this truth deep within our understanding. His righteousness serves as the benchmark against which all goodness is measured.   Verses like Matthew 5

Jan 8, 2024 • 8:03

187. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Faithful

187. Snapshots of Who He Is- God is Faithful

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   God's faithfulness, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 6:6, Deuteronomy 7:9, and 2 Timothy 2:13, is a constant source of assurance. Diligently teaching us, God remains faithful even when we falter, reminding us that His love transcen

Jan 6, 2024 • 7:30

186. Snapshots of Who He Is- God Is Immutable

186. Snapshots of Who He Is- God Is Immutable

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children.   The concept of God's immutability is deeply rooted in the scriptures, evident from beginning to end.   Yet, within these uncertainties lies the resounding affirmation that God's constancy remains unaltered. Despite doubts sugge

Jan 5, 2024 • 7:58

185. Snapshots of Who He Is-God is Good

185. Snapshots of Who He Is-God is Good

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we delve into the essence of who God is. In this journey, we will explore these foundational truths about God's character, aiming to impart them in a way that allows us to speak these profound aspects into the lives of our children. We aim to instill the foundational truth of God's goodness in our children's lives continuously, drawing inspiration from passages like Psalm 34:8, Psalm 16:2, Romans 8:28, and 2 Corinthians. Though we encounter challenges, we st

Jan 4, 2024 • 7:11

184. Teaching Our Children Who God Is

184. Teaching Our Children Who God Is

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As mothers, the weight of responsibility often rests heavily on our shoulders. We grapple with the fear that one wrong step could profoundly impact our children's lives. Bethany reminds listeners that amid this chaos, there is a beacon of hope – the realization that our sacred calling as mothers is simply to point to Jesus.   In today's episode, Bethany brings listeners to the profound insights that guide us as mothers, learning to be warriors who point to the

Jan 3, 2024 • 29:04

183. RE-AIR How Do We Know it’s Gonna Be Good with Heidi Lee Anderson

183. RE-AIR How Do We Know it’s Gonna Be Good with Heidi Lee Anderson

Join Bethany in celebrating the last podcast of the year with listener's most favorite episode, episode 120. How Do We Know it’s Gonna Be Good with Heidi Lee Anderson.   Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is thrilled to welcome Heidi Lee Anderson to the table today. Heidi is an author, writer, and speaker fueled by helping ensure that Christ-followers know the promises God offers.   Bethany celebrates Heidi’s upcoming book Ps. It’s Gonna Be Good by taking a deeper dive into the passions

Dec 27, 2023 • 34:56

182. RE-AIR How Do We Parent With Big Emotions?

182. RE-AIR How Do We Parent With Big Emotions?

Join Bethany as she wraps up the end of the year with the top three favorite episodes, this week she re-airs episode 126. How Do We Parent with Big Emotions as the number 2 favorite from listeners.    Welcome back to the Warrior Mama Podcast. As mothers, we often want to control and handle everything that happens in our households. From babies refusing to sleep, toddlers fighting, or teenagers who talk back, relinquishing to the Lord in your motherhood isn’t easy. In today’s episode, Bethany giv

Dec 20, 2023 • 32:31

181. RE-AIR Walking With Your Wounded Child

181. RE-AIR Walking With Your Wounded Child

Join Bethany as she welcomes listeners into a top three countdown for the next three weeks. Welcome back to the kitchen table. As mothers, one of our most challenging experiences is watching our children navigate difficult seasons. The pain of seeing them struggle with loss, loneliness, and emotional hurt can be overwhelming, and so often, we find ourselves entrenched in their pain. In today's episode, Bethany guides listeners through the process of letting go and walking alongside our children

Dec 13, 2023 • 38:48

180. The Hope of Christmas and Ways to Walk it Well w/ Catherine Segars

180. The Hope of Christmas and Ways to Walk it Well w/ Catherine Segars

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In today's episode, Bethany welcomes listeners into a special Christmas episode joined by Catherine, host of the Christian Parent/Crazy World Podcast. As the holiday season approaches, the anticipation builds. Amid the festive chaos, it's easy to get swept away in the flurry of activities and lose sight of the true essence of Christmas. Bethany and Catherine bring listeners into an encouraging episode about intentionally walking into the season with a focus on

Dec 6, 2023 • 41:49

179. Sealed in Spirit

179. Sealed in Spirit

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    Our identity is sealed and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we have been given a guarantee of redemption, remaining sealed until the end of time. This sealing goes beyond mere protection; it signifies an empowerment by the Holy Spirit.    Anchoring Scriptures: Ephesians 1:13-14, 2:22, and 3:16   Grab this week’s Snapshots   Conne

Dec 1, 2023 • 8:29

178. Snapshots- Rescued & Reconciled

178. Snapshots- Rescued & Reconciled

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    To understand that you have been reconciled and rescued by Jesus means recognizing the profound change from spiritual darkness to light, a complete transformation through Christ's sacrifice, and the covering of righteousness that comes from aligning with Him   Anchoring Scriptures: Luke 19:10 1 Peter 3:18: Ephesians 2:12-13

Nov 30, 2023 • 8:07

177. Snapshots- Fully Forgiven

177. Snapshots- Fully Forgiven

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    The message is clear: through the grace of God and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we are fully forgiven of our sins. Scripture highlights the completeness and sufficiency of God's forgiveness, encouraging us to approach God with confidence knowing we are fully forgiven.    Anchoring Scriptures: Psalm 103 Colossians 2:13-15 Heb

Nov 29, 2023 • 8:28

176. Snapshots-In The Beloved

176. Snapshots-In The Beloved

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    His Beloved is recognizing that you are deeply cherished and valued by Jesus much like the special relationship between Jesus and God as told in scripture. It's knowing you are dearly loved and holily connected, a profound and meaningful bond that goes beyond mere acknowledgment.   Anchoring Scriptures: Matthew 3:17 Matthew 17

Nov 28, 2023 • 6:34

175.Snapshots-Significant

175.Snapshots-Significant

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    Jesus emphasizes our significance to God, highlighting that we are constantly on His mind and cherished beyond measure. Our worth isn't tied to our performance; rather, it stems from being deeply valued and loved by God. Despite our imperfections, we remain significant to Him, not for what we do, but for who we are in His eyes

Nov 27, 2023 • 7:21

174. Snapshots- Called by Name

174. Snapshots- Called by Name

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    When Jesus says, "I call you by name," it speaks to the intimate and personal relationship God desires with each of us. It means being recognized and valued as an individual, not defined by external factors or achievements. God's calling isn't based on lineage or merit; it's a profound invitation to have a personal relationshi

Nov 24, 2023 • 6:24

173. Snapshots- Citizen of Heaven

173. Snapshots- Citizen of Heaven

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    We are not members or citizens of this earth; our citizenship is somewhere else. In this in-between time, we are called to walk differently, engaging in loving ways and fully serving, with the assurance that one day we will return to our true home in heaven   Anchoring Scriptures: Ephesians 2:19 Philippians 3:20 Grab this wee

Nov 23, 2023 • 7:26

172. Snapshots-Engraved on His Palm

172. Snapshots-Engraved on His Palm

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    To be "engraved on his palms" signifies an intimate and enduring connection with God. It speaks to God's continuous work in your life, seeing the beauty and wholeness of your heart, and acknowledging the ongoing process of transformation and growth. The idea is that God intimately knows you, actively engages in your life, and

Nov 22, 2023 • 7:29

171. Snapshots- Fully Accepted

171. Snapshots- Fully Accepted

In conversations about identity, the longing for acceptance often arises. We acknowledge our imperfections and the difficulty in always measuring up. However, the reassurance comes in realizing that, through faith, we are clothed in righteousness and fully accepted—no qualifiers needed. Embrace this profound acceptance and stand confidently in it   Anchoring Scriptures Romans 3:22-23 Corinthians 5:21   Grab this week’s Snapshots   Connect with Bethany: Website Instagram Facebook

Nov 21, 2023 • 7:57

170. Snapshots- Loved

170. Snapshots- Loved

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    You are cherished beyond measure; God's love for you is unwavering and boundless. The abundance of His love knows no limits, and it persists steadfastly, even in the face of our shortcomings. Encourage your children to internalize this identity and incorporate these teachings into their lives, embracing the profound and enduri

Nov 20, 2023 • 7:58

169. Snapshot- His Masterpiece

169. Snapshot- His Masterpiece

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.  "You are God’s workmanship" emphasizes that each person is intricately crafted by God, like a masterpiece-uniquely designed by Him for a specific purpose. The idea extends to the concept that God is continuously weaving the fabric of our lives, combining various experiences and moments for His glory and our ultimate good.   Anch

Nov 17, 2023 • 7:37

168. Snapshot- Free From Condemnation

168. Snapshot- Free From Condemnation

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    Realizing freedom from condemnation shapes our daily walk, echoed in scripture. The concept of salvation, rooted in Jesus taking our place, liberates us from shame, emphasizing the significance of understanding our identity to live unburdened lives.   Anchoring Scriptures: 2nd Corinthians 5:21 Isaiah 61:10 Romans 8:1 Grab this

Nov 16, 2023 • 7:58

167. Snapshots- Adopted

167. Snapshots- Adopted

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    We have been lovingly adopted by God through the grace of Jesus Christ. This adoption is not a mere formality,  it opens the door to a warm, welcoming embrace from our Heavenly Father, who extends a heartfelt invitation to us.    Anchoring Scriptures: 
Romans 8:14-17 Galatians 4: 4-8 Ephesians 2:10 John 1:12   Grab this week’s

Nov 15, 2023 • 8:13

166. Snapshots- Commissioned & Sent Out

166. Snapshots- Commissioned & Sent Out

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    In recognizing the depth of God's grace and the uniqueness of our individual giftings, we realize that we've been commissioned for a purpose. Our lives aren't accidental or arbitrary; they're part of a grand, deliberate plan.   Anchoring Scriptures: Ephesians 2:10 Grab this week’s Snapshots

Nov 14, 2023 • 7:52

165. Snapshots- Prized Possession

165. Snapshots- Prized Possession

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    Despite our doubts, it's essential to remember that God reassures us of our worth and significance. He claims us as His own, promising to protect and guard us as His prized possessions, affirming that we are special in His eyes. Anchoring Scriptures: Deuteronomy 7, Malachi 3:17 1 Peter 2  Grab this week’s Snapshots Conne

Nov 13, 2023 • 7:52

164. Snapshots- Beautifully Fashioned

164. Snapshots- Beautifully Fashioned

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    It's essential to grasp the truth that we are beautifully fashioned for a purpose, and often, we need to be taught and reminded of this concept. Our unique appearances and qualities are intricately designed for the specific plans God has in mind for us. As parents, we have the opportunity to instill these truths into the lives

Nov 10, 2023 • 7:04

163. Snapshots- His Delight

163. Snapshots- His Delight

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    You are God's delight, and this truth remains steadfast even in the midst of life's most challenging moments. It's crucial to understand that His delight in us is not contingent on our performance.    God wholeheartedly delights in us, and he proudly claims us as his children.   Anchoring Scriptures: Zephaniah 3:17-18 Psalm 18

Nov 9, 2023 • 5:59

162. Snapshots- Planned For

162. Snapshots- Planned For

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    Every individual, including your child, has been meticulously planned for by God. God has unique and intentional plans for both your life and your child's. It's important to remember that these plans are often challenged by an enemy who seeks to undermine this sense of purpose, but understanding that our lives are created with

Nov 8, 2023 • 6:12

161. Snapshots- Known

161. Snapshots- Known

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    You are known by our Creator. We all share the desire to be acknowledged and valued, but it's crucial to remember that God fully understands and knows us by name, even in our busiest and most unnoticed moments. This sense of being known and valued extends not only to us but also to our children.   Anchoring Scriptures: Psalm 1

Nov 7, 2023 • 6:33

160. Snapshots-Created

160. Snapshots-Created

Welcome to our snapshot series, where we will be taking these core ideas about identity and learning them in a way where we can speak them to the lives of our children.    You are a purposeful creation, and your existence was no surprise; it was intentionally designed. Explore these anchoring truths in Psalm 139, Isaiah 44:2, and Isaiah 46:3, where God intricately knits us together, reinforcing the concept of our creation.    Thank you for joining us on this journey of discovering your identity

Nov 6, 2023 • 6:21

159. Snapshots of Identity

159. Snapshots of Identity

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today's episode is a special invitation into The Snapshot Series. Bethany is inviting you to simplify, slow down, and provide your children with the knowledge and confidence they need to embrace their identity in Christ together. In the coming months, we encourage you to engage in daily episodes where Bethany will offer insights and lessons to help you along this incredible journey of parenting and faith.   Ultimately, we aim to walk behind Jesus, being the aro

Nov 6, 2023 • 23:57

158. If I Could Teach You Only One Thing About God

158. If I Could Teach You Only One Thing About God

Welcome back to the kitchen table, where today's episode brings you a pivotal message from Bethany, one that she believes is among the most vital she could share with you. This message is warmly extended to every mother, with the hope that it can initiate a shift in your prayer life, moving it from a mere duty to a heartfelt desire.   Bethany draws wisdom from scripture, emphasizing that God is not a distant observer but is fully engaged and attentive, already aware of our needs before we even v

Nov 1, 2023 • 24:43

157. Is There Really Rest for a Mom?

157. Is There Really Rest for a Mom?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes listeners into a conversation about the beautiful journey of motherhood filled with love, laughter, and tender moments but it’s also undeniably demanding. As moms, we often find ourselves juggling a multitude of tasks, from soothing crying babies to managing household responsibilities. We've all been there - those moments when exhaustion seems to be our constant companion. But amidst the chaos and fatigue, there is a path to finding true refres

Oct 25, 2023 • 32:23

156. Managing Overwhelm and Anger in Motherhood with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy

156. Managing Overwhelm and Anger in Motherhood with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is sitting down with a remarkable guest, Elizabeth, a stress coach for Christian moms. Elizabeth helps moms who are stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious manage their emotions. Bethany and Elizabeth sit down for a conversation centered around emotions, overwhelm and experiences that all moms encounter.   It is important to recognize that moms, regardless of their background or circumstances, often face tremendous challenges that can lead to feelings of str

Oct 18, 2023 • 38:21

155. How Do I Intercede For My Child Who's Hurting or Wandering?

155. How Do I Intercede For My Child Who's Hurting or Wandering?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, one of our greatest concerns is the well-being of our children, and we are constantly praying for them. We want them to thrive spiritually, emotionally, and physically. But what do you do when your child is hurting, wandering, or feeling discouraged in their faith journey? How can you intercede for them in the spiritual battles they face?    In today's episode, Bethany dives deeper into how to pray for your child's protection in spiritual battles, t

Oct 11, 2023 • 29:50

154. What Should I Pray For My Child?

154. What Should I Pray For My Child?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is continuing her series on prayer, and today answers one of the most profound questions a parent can ask: "How should I be praying for my child?" Bethany explores her rhythm with prayer but gives listeners specific ways we can pray over our children's spiritual growth.  As parents, we are prayer warriors for our children. Our deepest desire is for our kids to know Jesus and love him with all their hearts. The foundation of our prayers should be to let

Oct 4, 2023 • 30:31

153. Two Lies We Believe About Prayer

153. Two Lies We Believe About Prayer

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Prayer is essential to our spiritual journey, yet many of us grapple with misconceptions that can hinder our prayer lives. Bethany welcomes you to continue this series, where she explores why prayer is a must while uncovering the two common lies we often tell ourselves about it.   Bethany brings listeners into Luke 11, and we are reminded that God is not annoyed when we seek help or guidance. Contrary to our doubts, he is always willing to listen to our prayers

Sep 27, 2023 • 27:42

152. Learning the Power of Prayer: How Praying God’s Word can Transform Your Faith

152. Learning the Power of Prayer: How Praying God’s Word can Transform Your Faith

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is excited to welcome you into a new series centered around being a prayer warrior. Prayer is a powerful tool in our spiritual journey especially on the behalf of our loved ones and incorporating God's Word into your prayers can radically change your life.    In today’s episode Bethany unpacks what it means to be a prayer warrior and the power of using God’s word in prayer. To understand the significance of praying God's Word, Bethany's shares how throu

Sep 20, 2023 • 29:27

151. Finding Peace in the Car Line with Caris Snider

151. Finding Peace in the Car Line with Caris Snider

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As moms, we know just how hectic life can get. Our days are often a whirlwind of school drop-offs, pickups, errands, and everything in between. You've probably found yourself sitting in the carline at school, scrolling through your phone, and wondering how to catch a moment of peace in the chaos.    Join Bethany and author Caris Snider as they bring listeners into an incredible and valuable conversation. Life as a mom is full of ups and downs, and it's easy to

Sep 13, 2023 • 30:51

150. Win Over Worry with Keri Eichberger

150. Win Over Worry with Keri Eichberger

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Worry is something we all grapple with at some point in our lives, especially in motherhood. Worry is often an overwhelming feeling that keeps us up at night, questioning the future and fearing the unknown. Join Bethany in this heartfelt conversation with dear friend Keri as they delve into the nature of worry, the power of faith, and the reminder that, above all, God is in control. Listen as Keri and Bethany unpack the wisdom and knowledge found in Keri’s book

Sep 6, 2023 • 27:30

149. Knowing and Living God’s Word for Yourself with Mariel Davenport

149. Knowing and Living God’s Word for Yourself with Mariel Davenport

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Finding the time to engage deeply with the Word of God can be a challenge in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. However, the importance of spending time in scripture remains undeniably significant. To shed light on this crucialness, Bethany sits down with good friend Mariel for an insightful conversation centered around the value of immersing yourself in God's Word.   At different seasons of life, the pressures of our routines leave little room for us to

Aug 30, 2023 • 36:54

148. When My Child Rejects The Faith

148. When My Child Rejects The Faith

Welcome back to the kitchen table. One of the most profound lessons of motherhood is the art of letting go. Especially in times of crisis, when our children's faith wavers or they reject their beliefs, we are confronted with the need to release our grip on control as challenging as it can be. In today's episode, Bethany explores how we can respond with faith and grace while relinquishing control in these moments.    It's human nature to feel responsible for our children's spiritual journey. Howe

Aug 23, 2023 • 34:49

147. Walking With Your Wounded Child

147. Walking With Your Wounded Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As mothers, one of our most challenging experiences is watching our children navigate difficult seasons. The pain of seeing them struggle with loss, loneliness, and emotional hurt can be overwhelming, and so often, we find ourselves entrenched in their pain. In today's episode, Bethany guides listeners through the process of letting go and walking alongside our children without becoming entangled in their pain.   The challenges our children face, whether bullyi

Aug 16, 2023 • 36:34

146. When College or Kindergarten Calls Us To Let Go

146. When College or Kindergarten Calls Us To Let Go

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As the back-to-school season approaches, parents face a common yet heart-wrenching challenge – letting go. Whether it's the first day of kindergarten or the day they send their child off to college, releasing their grip and allowing their children to step into new phases of life can be challenging.    Join Bethany as she dives into the concepts of letting go and fully surrendering to allow the Lord to step in. Letting go when our children are learning and stepp

Aug 9, 2023 • 34:07

145. Do You Need Community in Motherhood?

145. Do You Need Community in Motherhood?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today's episode is a personal invite into the Warrior Motherhood Community, where we invest in the spiritual lives of your children and build community with other women desiring to stand confidently in their calling as moms.   In this community, we believe that every mom has a unique perspective, a voice to speak and teach, and a heart to pour into her children's lives. We witness the beauty of this perspective passing down through generations, shaping our chil

Aug 2, 2023 • 31:14

144. Building a Foundation: Investing in Your Own Walk with Christ

144. Building a Foundation: Investing in Your Own Walk with Christ

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Over the past few weeks, Bethany has invited you into a series on building a foundation in motherhood, and this week is dedicated to the moms. Motherhood is a beautiful and transformative journey but comes with its share of challenges and uncertainties. We often find ourselves feeling empty, poured out, and needing guidance.  In these moments, it becomes crucial to build a strong foundation for our motherhood that is grounded in the gospel's truth and connected

Jul 26, 2023 • 31:18

143. Building Our Foundation: In The Mundane Moments

143. Building Our Foundation: In The Mundane Moments

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In the midst of our journey centered on building a foundation in the gospel, we often overlook—the mundane moments. In today's episode, Bethany welcomes listeners into a conversation where we can consider how we can cultivate a gospel-centered lens in these everyday experiences.   In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is easy to overlook the holiness of those mundane moments. Whether dealing with a meltdown in a grocery store or children whining during

Jul 19, 2023 • 36:58

142. Building Our Foundation: Parenting a Fearful Child

142. Building Our Foundation: Parenting a Fearful Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today's episode continues the series on building our foundations rooted in God's word. Parenting can be a challenging journey, especially when our children grapple with fear. Bethany explores the significance of anchoring our motherhood in gospel truth while acknowledging the abundance of opinions and advice out there.    Through scripture, word pictures, and practical strategies, Bethany offers opportunities to help your children navigate the thoughts that cau

Jul 12, 2023 • 40:02

141. Building Our Foundation: Bedtime & Morning Routines

141. Building Our Foundation: Bedtime & Morning Routines

Bethany welcomes you back to the kitchen table, and today’s episode is rooted in applying the word of God to morning rituals and bedtime routines. There is much to be said about bedtime and morning practices, and there isn’t a magic recipe or a one-size-fits-all solution to the perfect bedtime routine or morning ritual. But instead, it’s the intention behind these practices.    Bethany isn’t here to offer another mantra but instead provides scripture and the invitation God offers you. Bethany as

Jul 5, 2023 • 36:16

140. Building Our Foundation: When Toddlers Throw Tantrums

140. Building Our Foundation: When Toddlers Throw Tantrums

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Dealing with toddler tantrums is inevitably a season of motherhood that we all walk through. While there are a lot of strategies, methods, and advice out there, in today's episode, Bethany comforts this aspect of motherhood with a Gospel perspective built on the six principles in which God offers his strength.  Interacting with your child during tantrums and fits while maintaining a gospel perspective requires intentionality and grace. In these moments, we are

Jun 28, 2023 • 35:55

139.  Building Our Foundation: Parenting Moody Teenagers

139. Building Our Foundation: Parenting Moody Teenagers

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week on the Warrior Mama Podcast, Bethany continues her summertime series, and today she welcomes listeners into parenting tweens and teens. Parenting moody kids can be undeniably challenging, but it's important to remember that you are not alone in this journey. Bethany reminds listeners of the importance of building a foundational rock through scripture and six principles that offer God's strength.   Society offers suggestions and advice for parenting yo

Jun 21, 2023 • 37:05

138. Building Our Foundation: When Our Children Fight

138. Building Our Foundation: When Our Children Fight

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week on the Warrior Mama Podcast, Bethany welcomes listeners into familiar struggles families face this summer, sibling fights, and rivalry. It’s inevitable during the summer months as siblings have less structure and more time together.    In today’s episode, Bethany reminds listeners of the six Gospel truths to anchor in and how we can continue to ground ourselves in the Word so that when our children fight, we can build upon God’s promises while meeting

Jun 14, 2023 • 37:28

137. 6 Ways We Anchor Our Motherhood in Gospel

137. 6 Ways We Anchor Our Motherhood in Gospel

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week on the Warrior Mama Podcast, Bethany continues bringing listeners into a summertime series about motherhood through the lens of the Gospel. Our culture offers remedies, societal norms as well as pressure in motherhood. Bethany brings advice and encouragement and breaks down concepts in motherhood that we have accepted.    From moody teenagers to sibling fights, we all encounter big and small moments of motherhood where we need support, answers, and gu

Jun 7, 2023 • 31:25

136. Hope in the Middle of Loss and Disappointment with Allison Brost

136. Hope in the Middle of Loss and Disappointment with Allison Brost

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Joining Bethany today is Allison Brost, a remarkable mother and writer who brings hope and encouragement to those facing hardships. Allison shares her beautiful story of loss, reminding listeners that God will come through during those incredibly hard seasons.    Bethany and Allison explore the impact of Allison's Book This Side of Perfect: Holding Onto Hope When Life Gets Hard on its audience, the shared emotions it evokes, and the importance of fostering conv

May 31, 2023 • 27:27

135. Systems to Smooth Summertime Chaos with Laura Hernandez

135. Systems to Smooth Summertime Chaos with Laura Hernandez

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany sits down with Laura Hernandez, a mom of ten and an expert in creating household systems to help you operate with more peace and less chaos. Heading into summertime, when routines may change, and children are out of school, managing chaos in the house can be a challenge. However, Laura provides listeners with proactive strategies, and you can maintain a sense of peace while minimizing chaos. As moms, we often operate on auto-pilot and believe we should

May 24, 2023 • 34:56

134. When Our Thoughts Condemn Us in Motherhood

134. When Our Thoughts Condemn Us in Motherhood

Bethany welcomes you to the kitchen table this week for a crucial conversation on combating the thoughts that turn our minds into a battlefield with the enemy. In motherhood, we make mistakes and messes, but the enemy aims to bring us into a place of regret and sadness. Bethany inspires confidence and discernment on how to handle the thoughts that come against us.   Bethany holds tight to the importance of guarding our minds and thoughts against harmful and destructive influences and to seek the

May 17, 2023 • 30:55

133. You Don’t Need to be Good for God in Your Motherhood

133. You Don’t Need to be Good for God in Your Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Do you ever find yourself getting lost in the thought that you’re not a good mom or somehow you’re messing everything up? You aren’t alone. The majority of moms are struggling with this thought. Bethany gives listeners hope and encouragement with a powerful reminder that God isn’t giving us a grade in motherhood.   Bethany brings listeners into Gospel truth to help combat these moments of vulnerability, questioning, and insecurity in mothering children. As moms

May 10, 2023 • 30:14

132. Building a Strong Foundation in Motherhood

132. Building a Strong Foundation in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes listeners to this series, where we tackle common ideas we wrestle with as mothers through the Gospel lens. In today’s episode, Bethany begins with the basics of understanding why having a solid foundation of Jesus Christ is essential and how to identify the faulty foundations and build them back into place.    Bethany takes you through conversations rooted in scripture to help you understand why we want to be warrior mamas with firm foundations

May 3, 2023 • 30:10

131. When Parenting Your Child With Special Needs Feels Hard w/ Take Heart Special Moms

131. When Parenting Your Child With Special Needs Feels Hard w/ Take Heart Special Moms

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes three incredible women and mothers to the table for a beautiful, inspiring, and encouraging conversation on parenting a child with needs.   Carrie, Amy, and Sara are all mothers of children with various needs and diagnoses. Together they are a light for families walking through similar situations. In today's conversation, Bethany speaks with these women about the different stages of their journey from the beginning to how they processed with th

Apr 26, 2023 • 40:49

130. Understanding Motherhood as an Investment Pt 2

130. Understanding Motherhood as an Investment Pt 2

Welcome back to the kitchen table, Bethany invites listeners to continue the conversation on leading a life of investment. Last week Bethany introduced this concept, and in today's episode, Bethany dives deeper into how it practically plays into our lives and in motherhood.   We are called to be investors and cultivators, and Bethany gives word pictures and scriptures to help listeners not only understand but apply this to their daily lives. We are called to be cultivators in not only our marria

Apr 19, 2023 • 29:19

129. Understanding Motherhood as an Investment Pt. 1

129. Understanding Motherhood as an Investment Pt. 1

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany invites listeners to look at their lives from an investment standpoint through the gospel lens. Life gets busy, and we fill our time, but are we filling it with Kingdom purpose?   Bethany is breaking down the concept of investment through her experiences, knowledge, and scripture to help listeners understand this concept more deeply. Through the mundane and busy day-to-day, it can feel that the Lord isn’t there, but he is, and he’s invested, so how can

Apr 12, 2023 • 31:11

128. How Does the Easter Story Impact Our Motherhood

128. How Does the Easter Story Impact Our Motherhood

Welcome to another episode of the Warrior Mama Podcast. As we head into Easter weekend, Bethany shares an important message on Jesus’s abundant love for us until the end. Bethany hopes these conversations will guide you as you walk into Easter with your children and loved ones.    Bethany anchors listeners in various scriptures and takes them apart to show the message that God consistently delivers. As moms, we aren’t perfect, we have bad days, but Jesus doesn’t love us because of our perfect pa

Apr 5, 2023 • 37:41

127. How Do I Handle Conflict Like Jesus?

127. How Do I Handle Conflict Like Jesus?

This week on the Warrior Mama Podcast, Bethany continues her conversation on tempering our big emotions as parents when conflicts arise in our households. Sibling arguments, disagreements, and conflicts come with the parenting territory, and it’s no secret that they can trigger our emotions as mamas.    Bethany speaks to listeners about a word picture that Jesus used in the bible that beautifully lays the framework of how we can communicate and handle conflict the way Jesus did. Jesus didn’t gra

Mar 29, 2023 • 32:09

126. How Do We Parent With Big Emotions?

126. How Do We Parent With Big Emotions?

Welcome back to the Warrior Mama Podcast. As mothers, we often want to control and handle everything that happens in our households. From babies refusing to sleep, toddlers fighting, or teenagers who talk back, relinquishing to the Lord in your motherhood isn’t easy. In today’s episode, Bethany gives listeners practical tools anchored in God’s truth.   What happens when we are committed to the Lord, but life breaks loose? We become triggered, and our reactions and discipline come from a place of

Mar 22, 2023 • 30:46

125. How do I Fight Worry in Motherhood?

125. How do I Fight Worry in Motherhood?

Welcome to the kitchen table on the Warrior Mama Podcast. Join Bethany in celebrating the new podcast name. More than anything, Bethany is here to equip listeners as warrior mamas to remind them their job matters despite the days when they feel discouraged, messy, and ultimately feel they’re losing the battle.     As mamas we have constant worries, bombarding thoughts, and struggle with mental overload. To help mamas understand the posture of our Lord, Bethany takes listeners into one of her pla

Mar 15, 2023 • 29:15

124. Our Gospel Centered Calling with Rebecca George

124. Our Gospel Centered Calling with Rebecca George

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Rebecca George joins Bethany for an incredible conversation that not only provides encouragement but sits so beautifully inside of motherhood. Bethany and Rebecca take listeners through a journey of Rebecca's new book Do the Thing in a way that leaves listeners holding tight to God's promises.   In motherhood, it can be challenging to balance the act of motherhood while still pursuing our gifts and callings. Still, Bethany and Rebecca give listeners hope and en

Mar 8, 2023 • 32:29

123. Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Our Children Through God's Truth with Hillary Ferrer

123. Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Our Children Through God's Truth with Hillary Ferrer

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes Hillary, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics. Bethany and Hillary tackle the constantly shifting culture and societal pressures while looking deeper into Hillary’s books designed to help moms discern both truths and lies in science and culture.    Bethany and Hillary welcome you into this incredible conversation allowing mama bears to stand firm on the foundation of the Gospel, especially when the enemy places cultural obstacles. Hillary not only

Mar 1, 2023 • 38:03

122. The Lies Mothers Believe with Alisa Childers

122. The Lies Mothers Believe with Alisa Childers

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is so excited for listeners to join her in a much-needed conversation with Alisa Childers. Alisa brings incredible perspective, experience, and reaffirming words to combat cultural slogans with God’s truth.    As mothers, we’ve all failed, made mistakes, and could have handled things differently. In today’s episode, Alisa and Bethany’s conversations remind parents they aren’t perfect. Nobody is. Bethany speaks with Alisa about her new book that ultimate

Feb 22, 2023 • 21:34

121. God’s Love for your Mama Heart with Stasi Eldredge

121. God’s Love for your Mama Heart with Stasi Eldredge

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes Stasi Eldredge onto today's episode of When God Breaks Through. Stasi is overflowing with reminders of God's unconditional love for each of us.    Bethany and Stasi sit down for a conversation that offers every mom hope, reassurance, and, most importantly, the reminder that God sees you, hears you, and loves you. Bethany and Stasi share bits and pieces of their walks in motherhood when they didn't quite feel they measured up.    The enemy wants

Feb 15, 2023 • 38:43

120. How Do We Know It's Gonna Be Good ft. Heidi Lee Anderson

120. How Do We Know It's Gonna Be Good ft. Heidi Lee Anderson

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is thrilled to welcome Heidi Lee Anderson to the table today. Heidi is an author, writer, and speaker fueled by helping ensure that Christ-followers know the promises God offers.   Bethany celebrates Heidi’s upcoming book Ps. It’s Gonna Be Good by taking a deeper dive into the passions behind her book and giving listeners perspective as Heidi answers those massive questions we all wrestle with during our faith walk.   P.S. this episode is incredibly rea

Feb 8, 2023 • 32:44

119. We Need Community

119. We Need Community

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany this week as she closes this mini-series on how the Gospel radically changes every part of our life. Bethany ends this series with a powerful and significant message on the importance of community.   Motherhood can feel isolating and unruly, and at times it might feel that the world is looking at you with a lens of disgust. Our society shows us the glimpses of perfection of other mothers leaving us feeling inadequate and bowing down in shame. Betha

Feb 1, 2023 • 28:56

118. God’s Word for Our Defeat

118. God’s Word for Our Defeat

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Over the past few weeks, Bethany provided listeners with practical ways to connect to the Gospel while laying the groundwork and applying his words to our walk with both him and our children.    Bethany continues this conversation this week by helping us understand how to apply the Word of God when we feel lost, defeated, and hopeless. We must understand the journey by loving the word, being in the word, and, most importantly, allowing his word to work within u

Jan 25, 2023 • 30:17

117. The Warrior in the Word with Natalia Drumm

117. The Warrior in the Word with Natalia Drumm

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany as she sits at the kitchen table with special guest Natalia Drumm. Natalia is a podcaster, author, and phenomenal voice for encouraging women to grow in faith by equipping them with God’s word.   Bethany and Natalia give listeners a wealth of encouragement on studying God’s word while also pulling apart the question of how to read, interact, and apply the world in a way that is meaningful to your life.    Natalia and Bethany share pieces of their w

Jan 18, 2023 • 38:28

116. You Are a Warrior Mama

116. You Are a Warrior Mama

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany as she continues her mini-series on how we can become equipped by the Gospel on our journey as warrior mamas. Bethany unpacks the word to help equip you as a warrior mama and reassures you of the power the Gospel has to change everything.    In today’s episode, Bethany takes listeners through what it means to be a warrior, what Jesus says about this role, and, most importantly, helps you stand firm in your identity as a warrior mama. There is a lot

Jan 11, 2023 • 30:09

115. The Gospel for a Warrior Mama

115. The Gospel for a Warrior Mama

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany as she begins the new year with an episode centered around The Gospel. Most importantly, Bethany unpacks the word to help equip you as a warrior mama.   To allow The Gospel to spill into your homes, children, spouses, and relationships, you have to fully understand God’s word. Through experiences, stories, teachings, and scriptures, Bethany brings listeners into The Gospel by making connections and radically breaking it down for listeners.   Listen

Jan 4, 2023 • 30:12

114. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - The Lord of Hosts

114. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - The Lord of Hosts

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany for the next six episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos.   In today's final episode before Christmas, Bethany takes listeners on a journey through Isaiah 9 not only to understand the great depth, importance, and reasoning behind this passage. But to help listeners uncover stunning revelations behind the meaning of The Lord of Hosts and what his zeal

Dec 24, 2022 • 10:37

113. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Intercessor & Advocate

113. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Intercessor & Advocate

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany for the next six episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos.   Have your children accidentally broken something, and their sibling comes forth promising it was an accident, and they're doing everything in their power to intercede in the situation?    Well, Jesus does something similar for us. He is our intercessor before God by speaking on our half and d

Dec 23, 2022 • 8:43

112. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Living Water

112. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Living Water

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany for the next six episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos.   Through scripture, Bethany gives listeners a deeper understanding of how Jesus is our living water. We often fall short of understanding this name because we don't understand the necessity of water for the Hebrews.    Bethany encourages you to think about what you are desperately thirsty for

Dec 22, 2022 • 7:33

111. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - The Great Shepard

111. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - The Great Shepard

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmas. Join Bethany for the next six episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos.   In today’s episode Bethany takes listeners through a story in scripture as to why Jesus is called the Great Shepard. She unpacks why this name is important and why would we want to know the deeper meaning behind the Great Shepard.    He tends to us, and during the Christmas season we tend to

Dec 21, 2022 • 11:11

110. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos- My Helper

110. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos- My Helper

Welcome back to the kitchen table during the week of Advent. Join Bethany for the next six episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos.   In today's quick but valuable episode, Bethany visits Jesus and his role as our helper. Bethany shares a personal story that opened her eyes to relying on Jesus for help, especially during the messiest of moments.     Maybe you've felt you have made a mess of Christmas, but you d

Dec 20, 2022 • 8:13

109. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Strong Tower

109. Meeting Jesus in the Christmas Chaos - Strong Tower

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmastime. Join Bethany for the next six episodes as she explores the various names of Jesus to help you settle the Christmas season's tensions, overwhelms, and chaos.   Bethany provides listeners with a nugget of truth amid the chaos to help them find peace, joy, and happiness during the Christmas season by fixing their eyes on Jesus. It's easy to become consumed with the last few tasks or preparing for the holiday season, but by laying it all before Jes

Dec 19, 2022 • 9:31

108. When I Need a Hiding Place at Christmas

108. When I Need a Hiding Place at Christmas

Welcome back to the kitchen. Bethany brings listeners into the third episode of her Christmas series. While the Christmas season is filled with joy, love, and celebration, it can also be a time when our expectations mislead our hearts from the reasoning behind the celebration of Christmas.   In today’s episode, Bethany guides listeners in securing their hearts in the Gospel, helping them fully understand their position with God to lay all their thoughts, feelings, and hearts before him. During t

Dec 14, 2022 • 28:22

107. When My Christmas Expectations Meet Jesus

107. When My Christmas Expectations Meet Jesus

Welcome back to the kitchen table. We are in the midst of the holiday season, and it’s easy to become swept up in the societal expectations of the season, whether it’s the perfect Christmas tree, the most decorated house, or the abundance of holiday experiences. We often search for happiness and joy in the Christmas season but for the wrong reasons.    In today’s episode, Bethany gives listeners the ultimate reminder when they feel inadequate and overwhelmed by the expectations of the perfect Ch

Dec 7, 2022 • 28:49

106. Guarding the Christmas Conversation

106. Guarding the Christmas Conversation

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany welcomes listeners into the Christmas season while helping them set their minds on the truth of the gospel. Bethany helps listeners set their eyes on Jesus during the Christmas season but assists them in staying firm as warrior mamas when they feel attacked by the enemy's lies.   Children have become conditioned to believe that gifts are solely dependent on behavior. Society has seeded these lies into our children's hearts around the belief in

Nov 30, 2022 • 30:52

105. How God Sees Our Children

105. How God Sees Our Children

Welcome back to the kitchen table, Bethany welcomes listeners into the holiday season, and while we're all excited, this time of year can pose a few challenges for mamas. Bethany brings her listeners into a conversation on setting our spiritual eyes in the right place so we can feel gratitude and rest while sometimes feeling defeated.   Everywhere you look, there is societal pressure to be a certain way. Whether it's on holiday decorating, gift-buying, or the experiences you provide your childre

Nov 23, 2022 • 31:06

104. 10 Things I’ve Learned in the Middle School Years

104. 10 Things I’ve Learned in the Middle School Years

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s no secret that middle school is challenging, and as Bethany walks her 6th child through middle school, she’s learned a thing or two. Bethany invites listeners into this conversation to help parents prepare, navigate, and understand when interacting with our middle school children.   The tween years encompass change for children, and while it’s hard to navigate as a parent, it brings a gamut of challenges for children, too. From overcoming the pressures of

Nov 16, 2022 • 28:26

103. 6 Things I Never Knew About Motherhood

103. 6 Things I Never Knew About Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany invites listeners into a conversation about the unexpected aspects of motherhood. This episode is relatable, raw, and encouraging whether you have one or ten kids.   Bethany shares the six pivotal truths she has experienced and continues to experience in her mothering journey. Whether it's the abundance of emotion, grocery store amnesia, or the unwavering dislike of glitter, Bethany reassures listeners that they aren't alone in these thoughts and feelin

Nov 9, 2022 • 26:21

102. Becoming an Intentional Family with Anastasia Corbin

102. Becoming an Intentional Family with Anastasia Corbin

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes a special guest, Anastasia Corbin, for a conversation on being intentional with our children while creating lasting memories, building confidence, and strengthening their walk with Jesus.    Anastasia is the author of Becoming An Intentional Family: Creating Meaningful Memories and Building Confidence in Your Kids, and Bethany has the privilege of sitting down with Anastasia to learn more about her, her family, and the beauty behind her book.

Nov 2, 2022 • 28:25

101. 3 Truths for Discipling Our Children

101. 3 Truths for Discipling Our Children

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes you to the table this week with a personal story about her late father in connection to how as warrior mamas, we can fiercely know and understand our children but, most importantly, so they can know and see their need for God.    Bethany brings listeners into 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 as she dives deeper into the three truths for discipling our children. She hopes to provide encouragement, experience, and perspective on how we can model for our c

Oct 26, 2022 • 29:06

100. Ask Me Anything with Caroline Collie Pt 2

100. Ask Me Anything with Caroline Collie Pt 2

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany and her dear friend Caroline as they celebrate Bethany’s 100th episode by continuing their question-and-answer series. Fellow moms have submitted questions regarding various topics and seek Bethany and Caroline’s experience and wisdom.    Whether you are battling sleep regression, wondering if more kids are the right choice for you, or how to adequately help your teen on their faith walk. This authentic episode allows you to sit closely with Bethan

Oct 19, 2022 • 32:42

99. Ask Me Anything with Caroline Collie Pt 1

99. Ask Me Anything with Caroline Collie Pt 1

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is joined by a dear friend, Caroline Collie. Bethany and Caroline welcome listeners to join them at the table as they answer questions asked by fellow moms.    Listen as Bethany answers questions that other moms are facing in their own lives. Bethany and Caroline provide valuable insight and tangible tools to help other moms as parents and on their own walk with Jesus.    Whether you are raising young kids or teens, this episode has a little b

Oct 12, 2022 • 33:03

98. Showing Our Children God's Miracles

98. Showing Our Children God's Miracles

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is joined at the table with Gabe and Andrea Olson, the authors of The Big God Books series. As parents, we use books as learning tools for life moments and to provide our children with a deeper understanding of the world. Books help kids understand something without having to experience it themselves.    Bethany sits down with Gabe and Andrea to learn more about the series and how we can use these beautiful books to bring God's work to life th

Oct 5, 2022 • 35:52

97. A Little Goes A Long Way with Rachael Adams

97. A Little Goes A Long Way with Rachael Adams

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is joined by a dear friend, Rachael Adams, for a beautiful conversation. Motherhood is an extremely high calling, a glorious undertaking, and the most important job in the world. Yet, we can lose ourselves in seeing our significance.    Many mothers can get lost in the mundane tasks of the day-to-day, from washing bottles, playing hide and seek with pacifiers, and rallying through the car pickup lines. As life moves forward and culture places

Sep 28, 2022 • 31:51

96. Our Purpose in Motherhood and Beyond

96. Our Purpose in Motherhood and Beyond

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany as she closes out the series of going back to the basics of the Gospel. During this series, Bethany has unpacked the Gospel in a way that helps listeners lay the foundation in all aspects of life, including motherhood.   Each day brings new challenges, obstacles, and opportunities that have us posing the question of our purpose. We must reset our minds each day and remember that our purpose isn’t to check off the list, to be perfect or the best. Bu

Sep 21, 2022 • 50:21

95. Joy Uproots Despair

95. Joy Uproots Despair

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is excited for you to continue with her through the back-to-the-basics series. For the past couple of weeks, Bethany has been walking listeners through the depths of the Gospel story. She has shed light on a lens that applies to all parts of life, not just motherhood.   This week Bethany is unpacking joy and its ability to uproot despair. In motherhood, we wear our hearts on our sleeve, and many places make us feel despair. Bethany uses scripture and me

Sep 14, 2022 • 28:39

94. His Grace Ongoing in Motherhood

94. His Grace Ongoing in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany invites you to continue to walk through the basics of the Gospel. Bethany hopes that through this series, you can begin to lay the foundation of God’s truths in all different walks of your motherhood and that this becomes a common language in all avenues of your parenting.   Bethany unpacks the idea of grace and not only that it’s given to us, but what it truly means. Bethany shares inspiration and admonition about the power of God’s grace. Sh

Sep 7, 2022 • 28:42

93. His Mercy Meets My Mistakes

93. His Mercy Meets My Mistakes

Welcome back to the kitchen table this week. Bethany is welcoming you into her continuing series that brings listeners back to the basics of the Gospel.    We make mistakes as mothers, wives, daughters, friends, and women. Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. But, so often, we let mistakes define us. Bethany is diving deeper into God’s mercy and encourages listeners to hold onto the truth because the enemy leads us to believe our mistakes have made us worthless.    Bethany shares a personal

Aug 31, 2022 • 28:49

92. Peace When I’m Not Prepared

92. Peace When I’m Not Prepared

Welcome back to the kitchen table this week. Bethany is welcoming you into a series that brings listeners back to the basics of the Gospel. So often, motherhood has us constantly searching for the best advice, the right parenting models, and the perfect products. Often, motherhood brings us to our weakest points and leaves us feeling inadequate. But Bethany reassures listeners of God’s heartbeat for us.   Bethany encourages listeners to relay the basics of the Gospel to pull apart the truths and

Aug 24, 2022 • 26:36

91. Peace Rescues My Motherhood

91. Peace Rescues My Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood can feel incredibly overwhelming, chaotic, and the farthest thing from peaceful. Bethany thoroughly knows and understands those feelings on her journey through parenting eight children.   Life can often feel like it’s spinning out of control, and we need to control the chaos to obtain peace. In today’s episode, Bethany gives listeners encouragement and scripture to hold to Jesus’s word that he is our peace when we are in the midst of a storm.    Moth

Aug 17, 2022 • 31:36

90. Filling Our Mama Toolbox Pt 3

90. Filling Our Mama Toolbox Pt 3

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is wrapping up her series, filling a mama’s toolbox. In this series, Bethany is providing moms with the essential tools to lay the foundation for the calling as Deuteronomy 6 mothers.   In today’s episode, Bethany is offering phrases on how to speak life into your children and how to purposefully engage them in having a kingdom mindset. How can we see today inside God’s long-term plan? It can be a struggle for mamas, but Bethany’s ultimate goal today is

Aug 10, 2022 • 26:56

89. Filling Our Mama Toolbox Pt 2

89. Filling Our Mama Toolbox Pt 2

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany continues her series, filling our toolboxes with the essential tips and tools as we lay the foundation and navigate to our calling as Deuteronomy 6 mothers.    Bethany helps listeners by providing experience and knowledge to help keep God’s truths ever-present with our kids. Today, she shares tips to help your children develop the necessary interpersonal skills to help them in relationships with us, siblings, peers, and other authority figures.    She h

Aug 3, 2022 • 30:30

88. Filling Our Mama Toolbox Pt 1

88. Filling Our Mama Toolbox Pt 1

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Join Bethany as she welcomes you into a new series about equipping mamas with the necessary tools to help you have Gospel-centered conversations with your children.     Bethany provides practical tools to help you walk and talk with your children from a biblical sense but, most importantly, offers peace, effective communication, and confidence in your parenting journey.    Bethany explores character growth with four tools to help you walk with your child in pur

Jul 27, 2022 • 35:51

87. Teaching Our Kids to Be Kind

87. Teaching Our Kids to Be Kind

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In today’s episode, Bethany is visiting a concept that needed a reminder in her household, kindness. In today’s world, words are spewed out without much thought, and now more than ever, it’s essential to teach our children the effect of our words and the importance of being kind.   Bethany talks about how it’s necessary to teach our children the importance of being kind and equip them with the tools and understanding of why. Bethany refers back to the Gospel fo

Jul 20, 2022 • 28:29

86. Tools for Communication

86. Tools for Communication

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is continuing her series on communication and, most importantly, helping listeners understand their mindsets and what God says about communication. In today’s episode, she is plugging in the practical.   Bethany begins to lay the foundation of connecting by providing listeners with a few steps they can implement when communicating with their children.    Bethany provides deeper reasoning behind children’s big feelings and how to navigate with practical

Jul 13, 2022 • 35:24

85. Communication is a Connection to Our Child

85. Communication is a Connection to Our Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In today’s episode, Bethany continues her series on communicating with children. She reminds listeners of how God communicates with us through his words, attention, and consistent pursuit.    Bethany is beginning the framework in communication by starting with the youngest age, babies, and toddlers. For listeners who have older children, Bethany provides encouragement and reassurance that this is a starting point to make a change as a way to plant communication

Jul 6, 2022 • 27:12

84. Communication is a Gift We Give Our Child

84. Communication is a Gift We Give Our Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany reminds her listeners of the meaning behind the kitchen table. It’s an invitation to friendship, where you can listen, grow, and strengthen one another through God’s word.    How do we communicate with our children in a culture that struggles to communicate? Bethany dives deeper into answering this question as she unpacks a new series. As mothers, we must teach our children to properly communicate despite their emotions, especially in times of anger, hu

Jun 29, 2022 • 26:18

83. Who We Are Through God’s Eyes

83. Who We Are Through God’s Eyes

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In the next coming weeks, Bethany will be unpacking a new series but first begins to lay the foundation that despite the roles you play or what you have to offer God, he is here solely for a relationship with you.    Bethany shares with listeners how we often slide down the slippery slope that our relationship with Jesus depends on our roles as mothers, daughters, wives, friends, and careers. During this episode, Bethany unravels Mark 6 and applies it to mother

Jun 22, 2022 • 33:44

82. Finding Rest in a Stressed Out Culture with Melanie Redd

82. Finding Rest in a Stressed Out Culture with Melanie Redd

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In this week’s episode, Bethany is joined at the table by Melanie Redd for a highly relatable and essential discussion on rest. Rest is a struggle for many mamas, and many moms don’t even realize their lack of rest. Melanie sits with Bethany to provide insight, share her experience, and truly offers encouragement in using those little moments to rest with Jesus.    An essential place to fill our souls with rest and peace is through the moments we spend with the

Jun 15, 2022 • 27:00

81. When God Heals Our Wounds w/ Candice Reyes

81. When God Heals Our Wounds w/ Candice Reyes

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is sitting down with a very special guest, Candice Reyes. Bethany and Candice sit down for a compelling episode on what it means to be in God’s word but genuinely understand it and its role in motherhood and life, even in moments where you feel doubtful.    Candice shares her own story and how she struggled to trust God, but she shares how that trust was unveiled and how she began to see what a redeeming God he truly is. Both Candice and Bethany share v

Jun 8, 2022 • 38:11

80. Raising Daughters Confident in Christ w/ Trudy Lonesky

80. Raising Daughters Confident in Christ w/ Trudy Lonesky

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany welcomes Trudy Lonesky to the table, where they discuss how to walk with your teenage daughters in a kingdom-driven and gospel-centered way. More specifically, in times of anxiety or when pressures of society feel too heavy.    As women, we feel extensive pressure from the media, culture, and our own circle. Both Bethany and Trudy share personal experiences of how they have walked with their daughters in times of anxiety and darkness but, mos

Jun 1, 2022 • 41:07

79. Summertime Rhythms in Motherhood Pt 3

79. Summertime Rhythms in Motherhood Pt 3

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is wrapping up her series of finding summertime rhythms to help you and your family endure less chaos and more enjoyment with one another while being able to unpack the word of God during everyday routines. This week Bethany is discussing rhythms of contributions and expectations of your children.    Do you find chaos unravels in your homes during the summer? There are more dishes in the sink, towels lying around, and outside toys brought indoors. Betha

May 25, 2022 • 25:57

78. Summertime Rhythms in Motherhood Pt 2

78. Summertime Rhythms in Motherhood Pt 2

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany continues her series on mothering in the summertime and finding rhythms that help your family find rest and connect to the Lord through gospel conversations.   Bethany invites listeners to learn more about establishing a rhythm of connection in your home by showing hospitality, grace, and glorifying God in your home. Bethany hones in on 1st Peter:4-8 and the importance of loving earnestly. She reminds listeners that just as God has called us

May 18, 2022 • 32:24

77. Summertime Rhythms in Motherhood Pt 1

77. Summertime Rhythms in Motherhood Pt 1

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Summertime is right around the corner, and while it brings excitement and warmer weather, it also brings a change of pace with new rhythms. In this week’s episode, Bethany discusses the foundations for laying down compelling rhythms with a gospel perspective.    Bethany provides listeners with a purposeful word picture that will help listeners develop tools to lead their children towards our great shepherd during times while allowing for rest and rhythm within

May 11, 2022 • 32:28

76. Jesus, Motherhood, and Anxiety w/ Candace Roberts Pt 2

76. Jesus, Motherhood, and Anxiety w/ Candace Roberts Pt 2

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In this week’s episode, Bethany and Candace jump right back into their conversation on handling anxiety, worrying, and panic.   Candace continues to unpack her wisdom on how God walks with us even in those dark moments. His perfect love protects us.   Candace helps listeners find a healthy way to address their anxieties while bringing themselves back to the truth. Bethany and Candace provide personal experience and tools that have helped them in moments where t

May 4, 2022 • 41:59

75. Jesus, Motherhood, and Anxiety w/ Candace Roberts Pt 1

75. Jesus, Motherhood, and Anxiety w/ Candace Roberts Pt 1

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In this week’s episode, Bethany is blessed to be joined by her sweet friend, Candace. Bethany and Candace talk about how we handle anxiety, worry, panic, and all of the emotions we well up inside. And they apply what we hear in the bible and intersect it with real life. Candace has suffered from crippling anxiety for as long as she can remember. Today, she shares her story to offer the healing that God has brought into her life and hopes to encourage listeners

Apr 27, 2022 • 35:22

74. Purpose in the Pause

74. Purpose in the Pause

Welcome back to the kitchen table. In this week’s episode, Bethany invites you to join her at the table as she discusses the purpose of the pause.    In motherhood, we are often in the thick of crazy as we move fast, and Bethany guides listeners in finding the purpose in the pause. Bethany guides listeners in helping find the purpose by using reflective questioning and taking a deeper dive into uncovering the truth or lies beneath our reactions.   The pause has been pivotal for Bethany in her mo

Apr 20, 2022 • 32:31

73. Walking With Your Child Through Suffering w/ Caroline Collie

73. Walking With Your Child Through Suffering w/ Caroline Collie

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is joined by dear friend, Caroline. Caroline offers not only a wealth of wisdom but encouragement along with personal experience in understanding how God comes through when we are walking through painful moments.   All of us have walked through moments of grief, pain, or struggle where we turn to God for perspective or for a clearer understanding of the bigger picture at play.    In this episode Caroline shares her personal story that will hel

Apr 13, 2022 • 38:28

72. Leaving Balance Behind w/ Shelley Tyson

72. Leaving Balance Behind w/ Shelley Tyson

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany sits at the table with her good friend, Shelley. Bethany and Shelley talk about the stretch and struggle mothers face with work and home life. Shelley provides a faith-based perspective on engaging in both work and home life while finding a rhythm and rest instead of balance.    Culture wants us to be balanced moms but unfortunately, reaching balance requires us to place effort into one thing over another. Shelley encourages listeners to find

Apr 6, 2022 • 39:23

71. When Practical Meets Jesus: Social Media

71. When Practical Meets Jesus: Social Media

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is wrapping up her series When the Practical Meets Jesus with a conversation that dominates our culture, social media. In this episode, Bethany visits phones, social media, gaming, and how the Gospel meets each one of those things.    Bethany reminds listeners of the five components in hopes that these will become a natural tool for you to use when you come against something challenging, and the five main points can help you navigate through n

Mar 30, 2022 • 32:13

70. When the Practical Meets Jesus: Dating

70. When the Practical Meets Jesus: Dating

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is thrilled to have you join her as she continues the series When the Practical Meets Jesus. The past few weeks, this series has allowed listeners to look at real-life moments in motherhood through the lens of the Gospel. This week Bethany’s conversation on dating stems from a place where many mothers, including herself, have found themself seeking guidance.    Bethany talks with her listeners from a place where the Kimsey family has landed. These are t

Mar 23, 2022 • 34:10

69. Where Practical Meets Jesus: When Kids Disappoint

69. Where Practical Meets Jesus: When Kids Disappoint

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is continuing the series Where Practical Meets Jesus, where we can look at real-life moments in motherhood through the lens of the Gospel and effectively apply it to motherhood. This week Bethany is having a conversation around those moments when our children disappoint us by their actions or life choices.    Bethany points listeners back to the framework of the five components:  We understand that we are shepherding a soul in need of a Savior.   We

Mar 16, 2022 • 35:32

68. Where Practical Meets Jesus: Tantrums

68. Where Practical Meets Jesus: Tantrums

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is continuing the series Where Practical Meets Jesus, where we can look at real-life moments in motherhood through the lens of the Gospel. This week Bethany is applying the five pillars to tantrums. She provides listeners with the framework to look at these moments with a Gospel lens. Listen in as Bethany offers encouragement for both understanding and approaching tantrums in your households.  While using all five pillars in these moments is essential.

Mar 9, 2022 • 37:54

67. When the Practical Meets Jesus: Sibling Rivalry

67. When the Practical Meets Jesus: Sibling Rivalry

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is continuing the series Where Practical Meets Jesus, where we can look at moments in motherhood through the lens of the Gospel. This week, Bethany is visiting a prominent place where we all struggle in motherhood: sibling rivalry.    Sibling rivalry is a place that can cause frustration, anger, and sin. Bethany is continuing to plug in the 5 truths and discusses how to apply and hold them in these moments with our children.    We are shepherding a sou

Mar 2, 2022 • 41:11

66. Where the Practical Meets Jesus: Academics

66. Where the Practical Meets Jesus: Academics

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany sits down to continue the series on where the practical meets Jesus. The heart of these conversations is to engage in the real-life moments that we experience as mamas but understand them from a gospel perspective.    This week, Bethany is visiting a topic that she has experienced in her household, also stemming from a conversation with a mama whose child is battling comparison in academics.    Bethany reminds her listeners of the five truths that need

Feb 23, 2022 • 38:49

65. Where the Practical Meets Jesus

65. Where the Practical Meets Jesus

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany is tackling conversations that are constantly circling through motherhood that most mamas have, have had, or will have. The why won’t my baby sleep, or will my child ever be potty trained conversations.    Bethany provides practical advice that intersects with the Gospel, allowing mama’s to rest easy and remember that YOU are the chosen one for your child. While sleep training, potty training, and character training can serve as struggles in

Feb 16, 2022 • 32:25

64. How Do We Handle Anger w/ Natalie Hixson

64. How Do We Handle Anger w/ Natalie Hixson

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany sits down with Natalie Hixson, who shares her testimony, struggles, and triumphs with anger in motherhood. Natalie's story is relatable, and it's a battle that many mothers are going through silently.    Natalie and Bethany offer hope and guidance in giving it to God during these unbearably messy moments in motherhood. Natalie shares methods in understanding our emotions, reining them in and learning to seek God first. Turn these messy moments back to t

Feb 9, 2022 • 50:30

63. Turning to Jesus for Resetting and Realigning w/ Joy Pitner

63. Turning to Jesus for Resetting and Realigning w/ Joy Pitner

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is joined by an amazing woman, mom, and friend, Joy Pitner. Bethany and Joy take a deeper look beyond the cultural narrative that as women and mothers, we need a glass of wine especially after the tough days.    We are culturally conditioned to turn to everywhere but Christ in moments of overwhelm or even in times of celebrations. But, instead of picking up that glass of wine when you need a re-set, take a moment and let Jesus realign and refr

Feb 2, 2022 • 41:41

62. When You Tired of Running the Race

62. When You Tired of Running the Race

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Are you feeling the constant stretch and pull of the world? Are you running a race that you can’t possibly win? This week, Bethany dives deeper into understanding the spiritual race and how to run it while staying anchored in God’s truth.    Bethany shares her feelings and experiences of overwhelm, anxiety, apathy, and anger. She talks about how the lies from the enemy whisper powerfully inside of us during these moments of weakness. But, we must identify these

Jan 26, 2022 • 39:48

61. When Mistakes Mount Up: Applying the Gospel to Our Mom Mistakes

61. When Mistakes Mount Up: Applying the Gospel to Our Mom Mistakes

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany sits down with Jennifer Pepito for a fantastic conversation on battling feelings of fear, guilt, and shame when it comes to mistakes. Not only mistakes that we make as parents but also walking through our children’s mistakes.    As moms, we battle with fear, especially when it comes to parenting. And, when our children make mistakes, we can instantly experience guilt, embarrassment, and failure. Both Bethany and Jennifer provide a wealth of wi

Jan 19, 2022 • 37:28

60. Connecting with Your Sons with Christie Thomas

60. Connecting with Your Sons with Christie Thomas

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Over the past few months, Bethany has had many conversations on parenting daughters. But, this week, Bethany is joined by her friend Christie for a discussion on parenting boys. Bethany and Christie discuss challenges, struggles, and the triumphs of parenting their sons.    This episode provides biblical ways to talk about the difficult encounters our children might face. Providing us with ways to help our sons work through anxiety, worry, and discouragement.

Jan 12, 2022 • 40:39

59. The Direction for a New Year, When God is Near

59. The Direction for a New Year, When God is Near

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is so excited to have you join her this week in celebrating a new year. This week, Bethany discusses the importance of reminding yourself that God is always near.   While a new year brings resolutions and goals, it can also bring feelings of worry, concern, and unease about what is to come. Bethany brings wisdom, valuable scripture, and a reminder that God is near to you, and he is your refugee.    In this episode, Bethany discusses her plans of What Go

Jan 5, 2022 • 36:05

58. Table Talk with Sandra Stanley: Balance

58. Table Talk with Sandra Stanley: Balance

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany sits down with her good friend and mentor Sandra Stanley to begin the conversation about understanding the lie of balance and accepting that as mothers we don’t have to do all the things.  Sandra shares how she has learned to live with purposeful presence in her seasons with her children and how she has learned to say no confidently. She shares the importance of learning more about the perimeters of your current season of life. Sandra provides

Dec 29, 2021 • 39:57

57. Parenting Intentionally in Overwhelming Moments Part 1

57. Parenting Intentionally in Overwhelming Moments Part 1

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is addressing the question, how can I be intentional with my kids when I am feeling burnt out? Many moms out there are probably feeling this way, you want to teach, have meaningful conversations, and plan fun activities. But, at the end of the day you feel defeated, burnt out, and you don’t have the energy. Bethany is walking in the same exact shoes, but she gives guidance, encouragement and scripture to help you find a middle ground.    When

Dec 22, 2021 • 48:42

56. Table Talk with the Kimsey Daughters Part One: Overcoming Perfectionism

56. Table Talk with the Kimsey Daughters Part One: Overcoming Perfectionism

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany invites you to sit down with her and her three daughters, Kendall, Abby Grace, and Anna Claire. For the next few weeks, Bethany sits down with her girls to have conversations on how moms and daughters can interact and how the gospel plays into their relationship.    They visit how different temperaments, struggles, world experiences, and scenarios play a vital role. Bethany hopes this is a time where you as a mom can understand a bit more clar

Dec 15, 2021 • 46:06

55. Lies of Motherhood- Control

55. Lies of Motherhood- Control

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany continues her talk about the lies that we face in motherhood, especially the lie that says “you have to control it all”.  As a mama you are faced with so many questions, what ifs, and the feeling that if you do not control it all then you will fail. Are you struggling with the need to control and overprotect which spirals into layers of anxiety?  Join Bethany as she talks about the anchors in God’s word that will help you believe and trust in

Dec 8, 2021 • 43:01

54. When You Feel Lost in Motherhood

54. When You Feel Lost in Motherhood

Welcome to the kitchen table with Bethany Kimsey!   Have you ever walked away from an interaction with one of your children and thought, “I have NO IDEA what to do?” Motherhood can leave us floundering in our thoughts.    Sometimes we don’t know what to do with the situation that has presented itself.  It leaves us feeling befuddled.    Bethany Kimsey encourages us that we can find refuge and an invitation in Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable thi

Dec 1, 2021 • 12:29

53. Celebrating the Holidays with Purpose with Steph

53. Celebrating the Holidays with Purpose with Steph

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Do you often feel that the true meaning of Christmas gets lost? Are you searching for ideas on traditions and ways you can keep Jesus at the forefront of this holiday season? Well, if so, you're in the right place. This week on WGBT, Bethany sits down with Stephanie Thurling, the co-founder of Raising Prayerful Kids.    Steph and Bethany sit down in a great conversation about how we can keep the true meaning alive as we approach the holiday season. They provide

Nov 24, 2021 • 33:08

52. Raising Kids in God's Wisdom

52. Raising Kids in God's Wisdom

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany is continuing her conversation with her husband Troy. They define wisdom and provide you with a foundation on what teaching wisdom might look like at our children's different ages and stages.    Bethany and Troy discuss how wisdom plays a role in navigating life to understand better who we are and who God is. However, using a wisdom approach in parenting demands more time as you accompany your child throughout their journey of learning wisdo

Nov 17, 2021 • 34:12

51. Teaching Wisdom When You Feel at Odds with Your Child

51. Teaching Wisdom When You Feel at Odds with Your Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany is joined by her husband Troy to talk about wisdom and the role it can play in gospel-centered parenting.    As parents, we often feel at odds with our children, and too often, we find ourselves arguing with our children, causing strain on our relationships. Bethany and Troy provide experience, advice, and scripture that will help you parent confidently and in a way that points to God.    Instead of parenting in the realm of right vs. wrong,

Nov 10, 2021 • 27:20

50. Rest in the Holidays

50. Rest in the Holidays

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is taking time to have a conversation about rest before we head into the hustle of the holiday season. For many of us, rest feels elusive and unattainable. Maybe you are teetering on the edge with holiday planning, your children's schedules, or the demand to get everything done.    Bethany shares her own story of when God helped Bethany refocus when she was misplacing her idea of rest. He helped her develop a clearer vision of what it means to

Nov 3, 2021 • 30:25

49. How Do I Parent Free of Tension in the Teens?

49. How Do I Parent Free of Tension in the Teens?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is diving into the topic of parenting free of tension. Many mamas have reached out to Bethany, asking how she has relationships with her teen daughters free of tension. Bethany reminds us that a tension-free relationship with children is a false narrative.   In all parent-child relationships, there are misunderstandings, miscommunication, and failure on both ends. These relationships are ever-evolving.  In this week's episode, you will hear Be

Oct 27, 2021 • 32:16

48. Table Talk with the Kimsey Daughters Part Three: Looking at the Heart

48. Table Talk with the Kimsey Daughters Part Three: Looking at the Heart

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany invites you into her continued conversation with her three daughters. Bethany and the Kimsey girls look inward to discuss the sin tendencies that they battle with and how this has impacted their walk with Christ.    She invites you to sit down with your own children to listen in hopes to encourage a genuine conversation about their own sin tendencies. If you are struggling to have conversations about the Gospel with your children. Bethany invi

Oct 20, 2021 • 43:06

47. Table Talk with the Kimsey Daughters Part Two: Meeting Sin with Grace

47. Table Talk with the Kimsey Daughters Part Two: Meeting Sin with Grace

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany invites you to sit down with her and her three daughters as they continue to share their own experiences on their walk with Christ.    Bethany reminds us of the calling the Lord has given us all in our role as mothers. We are to be their catalyst, pointing them to the Lord and helping them see how they can turn to the holy spirit.    Bethany shares how she didn't provide shame or judgment in each moment of sin or weakness, but instead, she rem

Oct 13, 2021 • 32:37

46. Table Talk with the Kimsey Daughters Part One: Overcoming Perfectionism

46. Table Talk with the Kimsey Daughters Part One: Overcoming Perfectionism

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany invites you to sit down with her and her three daughters, Kendall, Abby Grace, and Anna Claire. For the next few weeks, Bethany sits down with her girls to discuss how moms and daughters can interact and how the gospel plays into their relationship.   They visit how different temperaments, struggles, world experiences, and scenarios play a vital role. Bethany hopes this is a time where you as a mom can understand a bit more clarity on how you

Oct 6, 2021 • 42:42

45. Oaks of Righteousness: A Growth System with God

45. Oaks of Righteousness: A Growth System with God

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany invites you to sit back with a cup of coffee, to relax a bit, and listen as she shares the story that realigned her heart, offering her peace, understanding, and commitment to God's plan in developing a solid root system for her children.    Bethany shares a personal story of an oak shrub, a Bradford pear tree, and a strong storm helped shift her into a moment of truth and understanding that God develops a solid root system in her children. He

Sep 29, 2021 • 35:56

44. Confidently Disciplining with Grace

44. Confidently Disciplining with Grace

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is so excited to have you join her on the podcast this week as she talks about the overwhelming stress of disciplining your children in a way that not only provides you with confidence but grace, too.    Bethany shares the importance of understanding that Jesus has died for your sin and to compel this understanding onto your children. We must act as ambassadors of reconciliation so that our children understand that Jesus has come to set you free. As par

Sep 22, 2021 • 35:08

43. Parenting Intentionally in Overwhelming Moments Part 2

43. Parenting Intentionally in Overwhelming Moments Part 2

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is talking all about intentionally parenting our kids when we reach a point of feeling overwhelmed. She dives into the importance of genuinely learning about our children and becoming a student individually. And how to shift our mindset into learning about their needs, strengths, weaknesses, and personalities and the way it ultimately changes the goal of parenting.    God has uniquely created each of our children, and he reminds us that we can

Sep 15, 2021 • 39:11

42. Parenting Intentionally in Overwhelming Moments Part 1

42. Parenting Intentionally in Overwhelming Moments Part 1

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week, Bethany addresses the question, how can I be intentional with my kids when I feel burnt out? Many moms probably feel this way, and you want to teach, have meaningful conversations, and plan fun activities. But, by the end of the day, you feel defeated, burnt out, and you don’t have the energy. Bethany is walking in the same shoes, but she gives guidance, encouragement, and scripture to help you find a middle ground.    When we let the Holy Spirit ten

Sep 8, 2021 • 46:12

41. Table Talk with Rachel Fahrenbach: Comparison

41. Table Talk with Rachel Fahrenbach: Comparison

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany sits down with Rachel Fahrenbach, where they share their struggles, stories, and triumphs on the lie of comparison.    All women compare themselves to a standard, whether it is to other women, an internal measurement, or how we were raised. Rachel provides truth and a lens on how resting with God can bring you peace, clarity, and contentment.    Rachel and Bethany remind us there is no true standard that God puts us to, and he gave us our chil

Sep 1, 2021 • 54:18

40. Lies of Motherhood: Comparison

40. Lies of Motherhood: Comparison

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany tackles the last lie of the series, comparison. Comparing our lives to others causes us to feel that we do not measure up in one way or another. The enemy does his very best to convince us to feel defeated, discouraged, and inadequate in different aspects of your life. But, God invites us to anchor tightly in his word to declare the truth.    Romans 3: 21-24, 28 explains how God freely makes us right in his sight through his grace. Bethany sha

Aug 25, 2021 • 35:28

39. Table Talk with Caroline Collie and Kristy Wallace: The Fear of Falling Behind/Missing Out

39. Table Talk with Caroline Collie and Kristy Wallace: The Fear of Falling Behind/Missing Out

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is joined by two of her closest friends Caroline Collie and Kristy Wallace as they share their stories, experiences, and battles with the lie of falling behind and missing out. They provide insight and perspective on how they have battled this lie with profound advice on how to keep moving forward.   As with all of the other lies we have spoken about, the enemy ultimately has us asking ourselves the same three questions.  Did God really say th

Aug 18, 2021 • 52:29

38. Lies of Motherhood: The Lie of Falling Behind/Missing Out

38. Lies of Motherhood: The Lie of Falling Behind/Missing Out

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany dives into the lie of missing out or the feeling that you are falling behind. In this episode, she talks about how the enemy preys on our minds, causing us to compare ourselves and long for something different in life.    Whether you stay home with your children, home-school, or work full time, this lie often makes you feel you aren’t measuring up and begins to cause us to feel discontent with our current season of life. Bethany shares how she

Aug 11, 2021 • 32:59

37. Table Talk with Pamela Henkelman: I Will Mess Up My Kids

37. Table Talk with Pamela Henkelman: I Will Mess Up My Kids

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is joined by dear friend Pamela Henkelman to talk more deeply into the lie that we are messing up our kids.  The enemy creeps into our lives with lies that begin to shape how we view ourselves as mothers, and we start to believe that we have failed our children. Pamela shares her lens on parenting adult children and how although her children are grown, she still falls ill to these lies.  Bethany and Pamela talk about how anchoring yourself in

Aug 4, 2021 • 35:49

36. Lies of Motherhood: I Will Mess Up My Kids

36. Lies of Motherhood: I Will Mess Up My Kids

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is continuing her series on the lies of motherhood, and she is discussing the universal lie that all mama's face in some form or another, you are going to mess up your child. Bethany wants to come alongside you this week, look into your eyes and remind you that God did not make a mistake when you chose you as a mother to your children.    Bethany shares how this lie is deeply driven by her need to be perfect, and she anchors herself in God's w

Jul 28, 2021 • 30:04

35. Table talk with Michelle Krol: You are Alone

35. Table talk with Michelle Krol: You are Alone

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany sits down this week for an open and honest chat with Michelle Krol about what it looks like when we hear the lie that we are alone. As a mother, your life drastically changes and it becomes so easy to buy the lie of isolation.  We long to feel connected, valued, and related to others. When we feel isolated and alone, the enemy whispers lies that distort our heart and mind. Hebrews 13: 5-6 remind us that “he will never leave you nor forsake you.” When we

Jul 21, 2021 • 39:36

34. Lies of Motherhood- Lie of Being Alone

34. Lies of Motherhood- Lie of Being Alone

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany continues her series on the lies of motherhood, and this week she talks about the lie that impacts every mama. The lie of being alone, the enemy uses this lie so strongly against us, pulls us into isolation, and disconnects us from our friends, family, and community.  Join Bethany as she shares her story of how this lie embedded in her soul and festered so profoundly, which led her to descend into self-pity. Bethany is raw, honest, and takes y

Jul 14, 2021 • 31:31

33.  Table talk with Brittany-Control

33. Table talk with Brittany-Control

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany’s friend Brittany joins her as they talk about the need to control all that is going on. Another lie that mothers are often faced with, whether it is rooted in fear or the drive to be perfect, most mothers are often struggling with the desire to control it all.  Bethany shares her own experiences on how she has often wrestled and struggled with the mindset of wanting to control all the different aspects of motherhood. Control is an insidious l

Jul 7, 2021 • 49:59

32. Lies of Motherhood: Control

32. Lies of Motherhood: Control

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany continues her talk about the lies that we face in motherhood, especially the lie that says “you have to control it all”.  As a mama, you are faced with so many questions, what-ifs, and the feeling that if you do not control it all then you will fail. Are you struggling with the need to control and overprotect which spirals into layers of anxiety?  Join Bethany as she talks about the anchors in God’s word that will help you believe and trust in

Jun 30, 2021 • 39:36

31. Table talk with Sandra Stanley-Balance

31. Table talk with Sandra Stanley-Balance

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany sits down with her good friend and mentor Sandra Stanley to begin the conversation about understanding the lie of balance and accepting that as mothers we don’t have to do all the things.  Sandra shares how she has learned to live with purposeful presence in her seasons with her children and how she has learned to say no confidently. She shares the importance of learning more about the perimeters of your current season of life. Sandra provides

Jun 23, 2021 • 36:25

30. Lies of Motherhood- Balance

30. Lies of Motherhood- Balance

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is starting a new series called Lies of Motherhood. She begins the conversation that will dive into fighting the battle of our minds and the lies we face in our culture. Throughout the upcoming weeks Bethany will dive into the truth that shatters those lies and help you create a foundation where you can be confident, assured, and you can speak the truth.  In this series you will hear both painful and funny stories from other moms that will hel

Jun 16, 2021 • 36:53

29. Parenting our Highly Emotional Children

29. Parenting our Highly Emotional Children

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is sharing some things God has taught her about how to parent highly emotional children and how to walk by their side as they begin to understand who God is and how he made them.  Highly emotional children are often quick to get angry and quick to get sad, their emotions take big swings. Bethany shares the word picture that has helped her speak with grace to help her children see the long-term vision and connect them to God’s purpose of creati

Jun 9, 2021 • 35:40

28. Walking with your fearful child

28. Walking with your fearful child

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is sharing some things God has been teaching her lately about how to deal with fear in our kids.    Our first instinct as a parent is to want to make that fear go away. We want to talk it out and rationalize it with our child. But, what if we approach this with a more Kingdom focused perspective. What if instead of rationalizing it away, we help our child understand why they have fear and how to lean on God through that.    We can use somethin

Jun 2, 2021 • 38:33

27. Answering your questions about the ages and stages

27. Answering your questions about the ages and stages

Do you ever feel totally alone as you walk through all the different ages and stages with your kids? Today, Bethany is sharing some questions she has gotten from other mamas to remind us all that other moms face the same things you do. And the good news is, none of us are alone in it!  Jesus is walking along with you. You are on a journey with your kids and he is walking right alongside you.  You do not have to be perfect! You don’t have to have the right answer for everything, you don’t have to

May 26, 2021 • 42:41

26. Table Talks with Troy: Gospel Conversations with your Young Adults

26. Table Talks with Troy: Gospel Conversations with your Young Adults

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Troy is joining Bethany again to talk about the young adult years, and how to have those gospel conversations at this stage.  This is the stage full of life decisions; they may be going to college, getting married, and making decisions on what they want life to look like. Bethany shares what a sweet time this can be as the transition from being just a parent goes into being  a friend and mentor for that child. All the while, helping guide them into Go

May 19, 2021 • 19:50

25. How to have gospel conversations with your young adults

25. How to have gospel conversations with your young adults

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week, Bethany is continuing our talk of how to have gospel conversations with each of the different ages and stages. This week we are focusing on the young adult age. This can be such a fun time for our kids, maybe not always for us moms though! This can be a time filled with worry as we watch our children take on the world and see them begin to make life impacting decisions on their own.  Maybe your child has entered this age and they already know Jesus.

May 12, 2021 • 22:51

24. Table Talks with Troy: Gospel Conversations with Teens

24. Table Talks with Troy: Gospel Conversations with Teens

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is sitting down with Troy again to talk about their experiences in the teen years. Specifically, how do we share the gospel with kids in this age in a way that will be beneficial to them.  Whether we like it or not, they will be getting ready to soon leave the home. We can only pray that we have trained and equipped them to handle the world they are going out to. Most importantly, we want to know that their faith can withstand the struggles th

May 5, 2021 • 20:57

23. Table Talks with Troy: Gospel Conversations with Toddlers, Elementary Age, and Tweens

23. Table Talks with Troy: Gospel Conversations with Toddlers, Elementary Age, and Tweens

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is joined by her husband Troy as they share their journey together through all the different ages and stages with their own kids.  Troy walks with us today through his perspective on the toddler, preschool, middle school, and tween years.  Bethany and Troy share some of their challenges from each stage and how they have overcome those. They are reminding us today that while we want to raise good kids, we really should be focusing on raising ki

Apr 28, 2021 • 39:00

22. Gospel Conversations in the Teen Years

22. Gospel Conversations in the Teen Years

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is continuing the discussion on how to have gospel conversations with our kids! This week is all about teenagers! Some may find the teenage years fun and exciting as your child is becoming one of your very good friends, others may find it scary and daunting!  In our teenagers we see they are striving more for independence and starting to make some decisions for themselves. It can be easy to start worrying if we have prepared them well for the

Apr 21, 2021 • 31:31

21. How to Have Gospel Conversations with Tweens

21. How to Have Gospel Conversations with Tweens

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week we are still talking about all the ages and stages. Today we are talking about the tween years. That’s the new term, right?! This is the age of middle school years, where they are becoming independent, they are figuring out their true identity, and starting to learn the why behind what they know. Bethany shares that during this stage we want to focus on teaching our child the why behind the gospel. Why do they believe what they believe, why do we need

Apr 14, 2021 • 24:59

20. How to Have Gospel Centered Conversations with Elementary Age Kids

20. How to Have Gospel Centered Conversations with Elementary Age Kids

Welcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is continuing the talk about how to have those gospel centered conversations with kids in every age and stage of life. This week we are focusing on the elementary age. Maybe you have a child in that stage, maybe you will have one soon, or perhaps your child has already been through that phase but you just want to reflect on that time. Either way this week is for you!  The elementary phase is an interesting one because they are still little eno

Apr 7, 2021 • 28:23

19. How to Talk to Your Toddler or Preschooler about Jesus

19. How to Talk to Your Toddler or Preschooler about Jesus

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is diving into how to have those gospel conversations with the toddler age. If you are currently in those terrible 2’s momma, then this one's for you!  The toddler phase is full of curiousness and exploration. This is a phase where the world is just entrancing and exciting for them.  But as our kids walk through this exploration phase, this is a time that we can begin helping them explore God and how he is in every piece of their life. This we

Mar 31, 2021 • 29:37

18. How Do I Have a Gospel Conversation with My Child?

18. How Do I Have a Gospel Conversation with My Child?

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is sharing with us how to have gospel conversations with our kids.  As moms we want to speak to our children in a way that is life giving and gives them the hope of Jesus. But how do we do this? That can feel like such a heavy burden that I am responsible for having those gospel conversations with my child. What if I screw it up, what if I say the wrong thing, I am too inadequate for this!    Mama, those things just aren’t true. God has commis

Mar 24, 2021 • 29:01

17. How Do We Walk in Joy?

17. How Do We Walk in Joy?

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Pull up a seat today as Bethany is talking about finding Joy through God’s grace. Surprisingly enough, the word joy doesn’t have anything to do with a feeling at all. The word joy in greek means grace recognized. Some days it is hard to find Joy. Maybe it’s your kids not listening, they are fussing and fighting, or maybe you just have a million things on your to-do list for the day. It’s hard to feel joy in these moments!  Then we start to think, if it's hard t

Mar 17, 2021 • 26:41

16. Why Do We Need Friends?

16. Why Do We Need Friends?

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to spend some time with Bethany as she shares about why friends can be so important.  When we think about our friends, a dozen things come to our mind. Fun times, good laughs, a person to talk with, a shoulder to cry on. But have you ever stopped to think about what God says about friendship?  In Exodus 17 we see the depiction of what true friendship should look like, When they are in the midst of battle, Moses is weary and ti

Mar 10, 2021 • 26:41

15. How Do We Pray for Our Kids?

15. How Do We Pray for Our Kids?

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Today Bethany is sharing what it means to truly pray like a grace filled warrior.  Do you ever feel like prayer is just another thing on your checklist? You know that you are supposed to pray for your family but after you do, you are still in this place of doubt. Did He really hear me? Did I say the right things? What if I don’t have enough faith?  Mama, that is not how God designed prayer to be. He didn’t design it to be a checklist, or an ATM where we just pu

Mar 3, 2021 • 22:25

14. Preparing for the Battlefield

14. Preparing for the Battlefield

Welcome back to the kitchen table! Bethany has been talking about what it means to be a grace filled warrior. This week we are talking about what it means to be a grace filled warrior on the battlefield.  The first step to winning the battle against the enemy, is realizing that you are on the battlefield. As Christians we are not only on the battlefield on the bad days, but in every moment.  Ephesians 6 says, “Be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might, put on the whole armor that you m

Feb 24, 2021 • 27:37

13. Hope Givers, Vision Casters

13. Hope Givers, Vision Casters

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is talking all about hope. Not hope in the context that culture takes it today where it is full of uncertainty, but hope as it is defined by God.    The bible uses hope, as an expectation of what is sure. It is characterized by confidence and trust. As moms, we get to share with our kids this confidence and trust that they can find in trust. We can teach them to hope in what Jesus has given them and what he has promised them.    It can be hard

Feb 17, 2021 • 26:10

12. Who We are in Motherhood

12. Who We are in Motherhood

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is sharing more on what it truly means to walk with Christ as a grace filled warrior. Second Corinthians 2:14 says, “but thanks be to God in Christ who always leads us in triumphal procession. We are invited to triumphantly follow Jesus everyday in our motherhood. He is victorious and we can walk in this procession with him, and let him lead us to triumph. He leads this triumphal procession even in our motherhood. This week Bethany is remindin

Feb 10, 2021 • 23:27

11. Grace Filled Warrior

11. Grace Filled Warrior

Everything Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week Bethany is talking all about feeling overwhelmed as a mom, and what design God has to help us from having this feeling creep in!  Do you ever see other moms who just seem to have it all together. Maybe they have that picture perfect life on social media. They always have the best family photos, they do all the fun activities with their kids, and their house always seems to be perfectly decorated and clean!   That’s when we begin painting th

Feb 3, 2021 • 28:31

10. Psalm 23- When We Feel Afraid

10. Psalm 23- When We Feel Afraid

This week, Bethany is talking all about potty training! If you aren’t a mom at the potty training age, or maybe you have long passed that stage, don’t worry this episode is still for you. God takes little moments like potty training and uses it to teach us a motherhood lesson that can be applicable to all stages of motherhood!   Bethany shares this week on the podcast how God used a moment in potty training, to teach her about what a good shepard He really is.    Have you ever felt like you are

Jan 27, 2021 • 15:31

9. He Gently Leads You

9. He Gently Leads You

Welcome back to the kitchen table this week with Bethany Kimsey! This week we are getting a little more personal.  Do you ever just feel like a failure as a mom? Maybe like that everyone else is getting it right besides you? And that just maybe, you weren’t cut out for this whole motherhood thing. This week Bethany is sharing her own worries and insecurities when it comes to being a mom.  Being a mom is hard, no matter what age your kids are or how many you have. But the good news is that we hav

Jan 20, 2021 • 21:04

8. How Do I Handle Sibling Rivalry? (Part 2)

8. How Do I Handle Sibling Rivalry? (Part 2)

Last week on “When God Breaks Through”, we talked about changing our mindset in the midst of sibling rivalries.   This week, Bethany is talking about how we approach our child in the situation. When it comes to these moments, we have to think about what our long term goals are for  them, despite the upclose mess of whatever fight or squabble is happening today!  Sometimes the best thing to do is for everyone to take a step back and spend some time in reflection. This allows the child to examine

Jan 13, 2021 • 23:43

7. How Do I Handle Sibling Rivalry? (Part 1)

7. How Do I Handle Sibling Rivalry? (Part 1)

Welcome back!   Today’s episode is all about sibling rivalry. Let's be honest, we all have this in our homes from time to time. Kids fight, they argue, quarrel, and fuss! The problem is, we live in a culture that says this is okay! Yes it is going to happen,  but what if God wants us to have a different perspective on this?    What’s sometimes difficult in this moment is not to just focus on sibling rivalry or the issue at hand, but to prepare our hearts as moms to figure out how we are best goi

Jan 6, 2021 • 23:54

6. Christmas Devotions and Traditions to Try

6. Christmas Devotions and Traditions to Try

Welcome to the kitchen table!    Christmas can be hard! Do you ever feel like you make all these plans for fun activities, crafts, or devotionals to do with you kids, and then none of it gets done? It can leave you feeling like a failure. In this week’s episode Bethany shares with every mom that this is just not true! We cannot measure ourselves by what we do, but how we do it. God isn’t worried about you completing a devotional book. He isn’t limited by how well or how poorly you believe you ha

Dec 16, 2020 • 18:56

5. God Hears Our Prayers

5. God Hears Our Prayers

What does it mean to really pray for your child? We all know what prayer is and we know the power of prayer. But do we know how to effectively pray?    This week Bethany dives into what it means to pray for our children and the effect this can have on motherhood.    It is one thing to tell someone you will pray for them, but it's another thing to be a woman who defines her life by prayer.    How often are we actually turning to God in prayer? Too many times we tend to say “I got this God” and at

Dec 9, 2020 • 9:58

4. The Christmas Conversation of Grace

4. The Christmas Conversation of Grace

Welcome back to this week’s episode of, “When God Breaks Through”.  This week Bethany answers another fellow mama’s question.     Don’t forget you can send in your questions, as well. Just visit Bethany’s instagram and facebook page @bethanykimsey to send a message with your question.     One mom asked, “How do you do Christmas? How do you lead and have devotions that lead your children well? What is your perspective with all the craziness that Christmas can bring?”    Have you been good this ye

Dec 2, 2020 • 18:31

3. How to Hold the Heart of Your Child

3. How to Hold the Heart of Your Child

Welcome back to the kitchen table with Bethany Kimsey for this week's episode of When God Breaks Through.  This week Bethany answers another fellow mama’s question sent in via Instagram and Facebook.   Don’t forget you can send in your questions, as well. Just visit Bethany’s instagram and facebook page @bethanykimsey to send a message with your question.  Kimberly asked, “How do you have a good friendship with your children while at the same time carry the authoritative role? How do you balance

Nov 18, 2020 • 23:24

1. When You Feel Lost in Motherhood

1. When You Feel Lost in Motherhood

Welcome to the kitchen table with Bethany Kimsey!   Have you ever walked away from an interaction with one of your children and thought, “I have NO IDEA what to do?” Motherhood can leave us floundering in our thoughts.    Sometimes we don’t know what to do with the situation that has presented itself.  It leaves us feeling befuddled.    Bethany Kimsey encourages us that we can find refuge and an invitation in Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable thi

Nov 18, 2020 • 10:36

2. How Do You Walk with Your Kids Towards Grateful Hearts

2. How Do You Walk with Your Kids Towards Grateful Hearts

On this week’s Thanksgiving episode of When God Breaks Through, Bethany shares a listener’s question.    “How do I successfully help my children navigate the world’s culture of entitlement and how do you teach gratitude and speak into this area with Gospel conversations?”   Bethany has discovered three different areas where we can find the opposite of gratitude in our children’s lives. -Possessiveness -Selfishness -Entitlement   In parenting, we can identify each of these at certain times of gro

Nov 18, 2020 • 23:31

When God Breaks Through Trailer

When God Breaks Through Trailer

Bethany Kimsey welcomes you for a quick cup of coffee, some laughs and maybe a few tears as we talk about the realities of motherhood. As a mother of 8 children ranging in age from 5-21, Bethany has learned the freedom of applying gospel truths to the daily details with children. Together we will learn how to take spiritual truths into the micro and macro moments of motherhood. How do we make this fuzzy intersection of real life mothering and the gospel clearly defined for vision and confidence?

Nov 10, 2020 • 10:18

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