M Is for Mama Podcast

Have you ever wondered why you can’t seem to get as much done as you used to? Or, conversely, why something that used to feel overwhelming now seems like not as big a deal? 

The answer, in a word, might be capacity.

Human beings are seasonal creatures, and there will be times in our life when we are simply capable of more (or less), thanks to a variety of factors. 

Join me as we chat about how to approach capacity in a God...

All right, friends! We’re answering all things Christmas in this episode. A few years back, I did a Christmas series you guys loved, but it felt like a good time to do a follow up.

We talk gifts, keeping Jesus the focus, what to do about Santa Claus, and favorite traditions—all in one jam-packed Christmassy show!

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If you’ve ever struggled to find the line between teaching your children life skills while also not putting them in dangerous situations, then this episode is for you. 

In it, we explore what the true purpose of promoting autonomy in our kids is from a biblical perspective and how we can do that while fulfilling our God-given parental roles of protecting and discipling.

Practicing discernment in parenting is hard in lots of a...

During the Christmas season, joy can feel like something we *should* have, even while we struggle to stay afloat with everyday life plus the responsibilities of making magical memories for our children. 

But what if joy were so much more than a feeling—were instead an assurance of something weighty and eternal that can never be taken away? 

I wrote The Joyfulness Challenge to explore these exact themes, and we’re chatting abo...

Join in as I answer your burning questions about everything from my favorite Thanksgiving foods to how to handle snarky comments about your family size to how I deal with exhausted days to what I think of all of the speculation swirling around Charlie Kirk’s death. 

As always, it’s a mix of fun, lighthearted topics, and deeper cultural issues. And as always, my goal is to answer in a way that aligns with God’s Word and brings gl...

Join us as we tackle the tricky topic of grief and children. 

A few weeks ago, a reader whose husband had died under tragic circumstances asked for resources on how to navigate grief with her four children.

So I invited my pastor Wit (Rick Witmer) on to share from the perspective of a biblical counselor. 

In this episode, he introduces the idea of “trellissing” grief in a way that helps our kids make sense of it biblically...

Whether you have personal experience with a child asking questions about gender or are nervous about how to address issues that might arise from exposure to media or peers, this episode is for you!

Dr. Jeff Meyers breaks down the importance of emphasizing God’s good design for gender and why it matters that male and female remain distinct. 

We also dive into the science behind gender as well as the devastating consequences of...

My friend, Alisa Childers, is back on the podcast to talk about how we can help the next generation—middle schoolers through young adults—to spot and refute the lies of progressive Christianity. 

We talk about how politics and culture are always downstream from theology and ways we can prepare ourselves and our children to stand on historical Christianity in the face of an onslaught of secular ideologies. 

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Come along for the ride as I tell you all about the ways my family made my 43rd birthday a magical experience. 

I pray you’ll be encouraged to press into whatever season you find yourself in, knowing that, regardless of your family’s response, the Lord sees and honors your efforts to invest well in your husband and children.

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This week’s episode is all about Share the Arrows—a conservative Christian women’s event in Dallas, Tx. 

I’ve had the honor of being invited to speak and represent the motherhood perspective from a biblical standpoint for 2024 (the year of its inception) and 2025. And both times were utterly surreal experiences in sheer scope of number of attendees (4,000 the first year and 6,700 the next) and the work involved to prep/run our b...

We’re back with another episode of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday in long/form podcast answers. 

In this show, we tackle everything from toddler expectations to dating guidelines for teens and lots of things in between! 

As always, my goal is to approach each topic from a biblical perspective while encouraging you to seek the Lord for wisdom in how to apply His Word to your specific circumstances.

Enjoy!

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Today, we’re tackling the hot button topic of whether women should be pastors with my own pastor’s wife, Jenn Witmer. 

As female pastors and clerics become more common, it’s inevitable that even the most traditional minds will start to question or at least reconsider the historical church’s position on the subject. 

The real question is: Should we? 

In this episode, Jenn and I approach the topic with the view of scripture,...

This show tackles such a timely topic for children and parents alike: how to approach anxiety from a biblical perspective. 

My pastor, Rick Witmer, unpacks his very personal story of struggling with crippling anxiety and how the Lord lead him to write a book for children called Walking With God When I’m Afraid. 

The impetus for this book was one of his children’s anxious tendencies, but everyone who listens will find useful/p...

On September 10, all of America (and the western world, at large) was shocked by the violent assassination of Charlie Kirk. 

Since then, more words and social media posts have been dedicated to his murder than to any other subject in recent history—prompting a wide range of responses. 

This episode is mine—an attempt to respond to the violent, senseless death of a non-violent man with wisdom that only comes from God’s Word.

This episode is a must listen for anyone who’s found themselves looking for answers to questions about the connection between nutrition and our brains, hormones, and overall well-being. 

Erin Kerry is holistic health coach (and personal friend) who’s passionate about equipping and helping you to “live beyond your label.” 

After being given multiple discouraging mental diagnoses beginning at age 18, Erin is now symptom-free an...

Shoowee! Friends! This is not an episode I ever expected to record. 

In this show, I tell the story of a health scare I experienced the week before You Bet Your Stretch Marks came out—during our first week back to homeschooling and while my husband was out of town.

Throughout the ordeal as it developed, it was so evident the Lord’s care and provision was going before me every step of the way. 

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Join my dear friend and mentor Jennifer Flanders and me as we dive into all things motherhood encouragement.

Whether you’re struggling with encouraging camaraderie between your children, drowning in unhelpful comparison to other moms, or failing to find the joy in the every day, we have a bit of hope for you!

Jennifer is one of my favorite people, not simply because she edits my books, has birthed amazing humans who a...

Join us as we unpack foundational and practical helps for how to face “mom rage” head on. 

Whether you’re dealing with irritability as the result of wonky hormones after having babies, a colicky baby who’s shredding your last nerve, or just discovering that you’re not as patient as you thought you were before you had kids, this conversation is full of hope for every mom who’s ever struggled with losing her temper. 

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Come along for the ride on our first WWKW since our sabbatical this summer. We’re tackling: How to store kids' clothing for hand-me-downs, what to do if you miss your life before becoming a mom, homeschool curricula recap, and so much more! 

Enjoy!

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