Faith Led Working Moms | Christian Podcast for Working Moms | Overwhelm, Anxiety, Balance & Parenting
*Creating Balance *Biblical Mindset *Intentional Living *Time Management *Routines *Priorities *Overwhelm Management Are you a busy, working Mom, overwhelmed by all the hats you have to wear? Are you exhausted from juggling your ever-growing list of commitments and to-dos? Do you desire to show up abundantly in all the areas of your life, but are spread too thin, leaving you feeling weary and guilty that you didn’t do enough? If this is you, Friend, then I am so excited to welcome you! I’m Lindsay, a Jesus-loving, anxious-prone wife and Mom to 3. As a working Mom myself, I know firs...
Ep 235 // When God Doesn't Give You What You Prayed For
What do you do when you pray faithfully, believe God can change your situation, and yet the answer doesn't come the way you hoped?
Sometimes the hardest part of faith isn't trusting God when He says yes. It's learning to trust Him when your prayers seem unanswered, when you're waiting longer than you expected, or when what feels like a “no” from God leaves you disappointed, confused, or grieving.
In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're talking honestly about unanswered prayer and trusting God when He doesn't give you what you pray...
Ep 234 // How to Stop Bringing Work Stress Home With You
You made it through the workday, but the stress didn't stay at work.
You walk through the front door, but your mind is still replaying the difficult conversation, frustrating situation, unfinished task, or everything waiting for you tomorrow. Then your family needs you—and you realize you're physically home, but emotionally, you're still at work.
If you've ever struggled with bringing work stress home, this episode is for you.
In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're talking about how to create a healthier transition from work to home without pr...
Ep 233 // The Pressure to Be a Good Mom Is Making You a Tired Mom
Are you exhausted from trying to be a good mom? The pressure to do motherhood perfectly can leave you feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, and constantly behind.
In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we’re talking about the invisible checklist so many working moms carry—the homemade meals, school events, work responsibilities, patience, family time, spiritual life, and all the little things we think a “good mom” should be able to manage.
But what if the standard you're trying to meet isn't actually God's standard?
Perfection isn't a finish line. It's a treadm...
Ep 232 // When Everything Feels Important: How to Know What Deserves Your Attention
A Biblical Way to Stop Living Pulled in Every Direction
When everything feels important, it can feel impossible to know where to put your attention.
As a working Christian mom, you may not actually need to learn how to do more. You may need to learn how to discern what deserves your attention right now—and be okay with letting something else wait.
Because sometimes we know exactly what needs our attention. The harder part is giving ourselves permission to focus on that one thing without feeling guilty about everything we're not doing.
In...
Ep 231 // A Prayer for Working Moms: A Blessing for the Year Ahead
You don't have to know everything this next year will hold.
As a working Christian mom, it's easy to enter a new year or new season thinking about everything you need to accomplish, organize, improve, and manage. But what if you entered this next year with a different focus—not on having everything figured out, but on walking with God through whatever comes?
In this special episode of Faith Led Working Moms, I'm speaking a blessing over you for the year ahead.
This is a prayer for the working mom who wants to gr...
Ep 230 // Why Is It So Hard to Say No? How Christian Women Can Stop People-Pleasing Without the Guilt
You know you’re already stretched thin. You know you don’t have the capacity for one more thing. And yet, when someone asks you to help, volunteer, take on another responsibility, or make room for one more thing, you say yes.
Not because you actually have the time.
Not because you really want to.
But because saying no feels harder than saying yes.
If you’re a Christian woman who struggles with people-pleasing, guilt, or feeling responsible for everyone around you, this episode is for you.
As working Christ...
Ep 229 // You Don’t Have to Be the Woman Who Can Do It All - Just Because You Can Carry It Doesn’t Mean You Should
Just Because You Can Carry It Doesn’t Mean You Should
As a working Christian mom, it can be easy to believe that being faithful means being available, capable, and dependable all the time. But what if you were never meant to carry everything?
In today's episode, I'm talking about the pressure many women feel to do more, handle more, and keep everything together. The problem isn't always that we're doing bad things. Sometimes we're simply carrying too many good things.
God created us with limits. Our time, energy, and attention are finite—and those limi...
Ep 228 // The Ministry of Showing Up Anyway - Finding Joy at a Job You Didn't Choose
Not every job is a calling you picked — and for a lot of working moms, that's exactly the point. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it looks like to show up faithfully in work you didn't choose, why that counts as ministry, and how to find real joy even when you don't want to be there.
This one is especially for the moms working because they have to, not because it was ever really a choice — and for anyone who's felt like they don't quite belong in the stay-at-home-mom world or the career-mom world...
Ep 227 // Redefining Success as a Working Mom Without the Guilt
Ever end a "successful" day at work and still go to bed feeling like you failed as a mom? You're not alone — and you're probably measuring success by a scorecard you never actually chose.
In this episode, we talk about where our definition of success really comes from, why so many working moms feel like they're constantly falling short even when they're doing a lot right, and how to build a version of success that fits your actual life — not an impossible, contradictory standard stitched together from work culture, social media, and old expectations.
In this...
Ep 226 // Why Do I Keep Comparing Myself to Other Moms? How to Stop Comparing Yourself and Feeling Like You're Not Enough
Struggling with mom comparison? Learn why we compare ourselves to other moms, what Galatians 6:4 says about it, and 3 steps to break the cycle.
You're having a perfectly fine day — until one scroll through Instagram, one glance at another mom's spotless kitchen, or one conversation about her thriving career sends you spiraling into "why can't I get it together like she has?"
In this episode, I break down why comparison feels so powerful (hint: it's not really about wanting what she has), what Galatians 6:4 says about testing our own actions instead of measuring ourselves against someone el...
Ep 225 // Why Am I Always So Hard on Myself? How to Stop Living Under the Pressure to Get Everything Right
Do you find yourself constantly criticizing yourself?
Maybe you made a mistake at work and can't stop replaying it. Maybe you lost your patience with your kids and spent the rest of the day feeling guilty. Maybe you didn't get everything done and immediately started thinking about what you should have done differently.
For many Christian women, especially working moms, being hard on yourself can become so normal that you don't even recognize it anymore.
You expect yourself to be patient, productive, organized, spiritually consistent, emotionally healthy, available to your family, successful at...
Ep. 224 // How Do I Trust God When I Don't Know What's Next? Following God Through Seasons of Uncertainty
What do you do when you’re trusting God, but you still don’t know what’s next?
Maybe you’re waiting for an answer, facing a difficult decision, navigating grief, worried about your finances, waiting on medical results, or simply wondering what the next season of life is going to look like.
Uncertainty can make us crave control and clarity. We want the roadmap. We want to know how everything is going to work out. But Scripture reminds us that our security was never meant to come from knowing the future—it comes from knowing th...
Ep 223 // Why Can't I Stop Worrying About My Kids? 3 Biblical Truths for Moms Who Want to Trust God More Than Fear
If you’re a Christian mom who can’t stop worrying about your kids, you’re not alone. Whether you’re worried about their choices, friendships, health, faith, safety, or future, it can be incredibly difficult to trust God with the people you love most.
In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we’re talking about how to stop worrying about your children and learn to trust God with them. As moms, our worry often comes from a very real place of love. We care deeply about our children, so it can feel almost impossible...
Ep 222 // Why Do I Feel Guilty Every Time I Rest? What the Bible Really Says About Sabbath and Productivity
Do you feel guilty every time you rest? As a working Christian mom, it can feel almost impossible to slow down without thinking about everything you still need to do. The laundry isn't finished, the emails aren't answered, the house needs attention, and there's always something else on your to-do list.
But what if rest isn't something you have to earn?
In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're talking about the guilt many Christian women feel around rest, productivity, and slowing down. We'll look at what the Bible really says about...
Ep 221 // Why Is It So Hard to Spend Time with God Consistently? Moving Beyond Guilt and Into Relationship
Do you struggle to spend time with God consistently? Maybe you've started a Bible reading plan with the best intentions, only to fall behind and feel guilty. If your quiet time has begun to feel more like another task on your to-do list than a relationship with God, this episode is for you.
In Episode 221 of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're talking about why it's so hard to stay consistent in your devotional life and how guilt may actually be keeping you from growing closer to God. Instead of trying harder or chasing the perfect...
Ep 220 // Why Don't I Feel Close to God Anymore? (And How to Find Him Again)
Have you ever prayed and realized you were just saying words? Or opened your Bible and felt... nothing? If you've been asking yourself "why don't I feel close to God anymore," this episode is for you.
In this episode, we talk honestly about spiritual dryness, busy seasons that crowd out our time with God, and the difference between feeling distant from God and actually being distant from Him. You'll walk away with simple, practical steps to reconnect with God — even when life is loud or your faith feels flat.
In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why feeling di...Ep 219 // Stuck in Survival Mode? Why Busy Christian Moms Miss Peace with God
Do you ever feel like you're not really living — just making it through the day? Between work, school drop-offs, endless to-do lists, and trying to keep up with everyone's needs but your own, it's easy for busyness to pull you into survival mode without you even noticing.
In this episode, we talk about why survival mode feels so normal for busy Christian moms, what it actually does to our hearts, and how God invites us to walk with Him — not once life slows down, but right in the middle of it. We look at Isaiah 40:29-31 and what...
Ep 218 // How Do I Stop Feeling Like I'm Never Enough? Breaking Free from Performance Christianity
Have you ever felt like no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough? Whether you're trying to be a better mom, a stronger Christian, a more productive employee, or simply keep up with life's endless demands, it's easy to fall into the trap of believing your worth is tied to your performance. In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're uncovering the difference between striving for God's approval and resting in His grace.
If you've been exhausted by trying to earn your value through accomplishments, spiritual disciplines, or keeping everyone else...
Ep 217 // Why Can't I Let Go of Control? Trusting God When Life Feels Uncertain
Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of everyone's future on your shoulders?
As a working Christian mom, it's easy to believe that if you can just stay organized, think ahead, and prepare for every possible outcome, you'll finally feel at peace. But the harder we try to control our circumstances, the more anxious and exhausted we often become.
In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're talking about why letting go of control feels so difficult, what our anxiety may actually be revealing, and what the Bible says about...
Ep 216 // How Do I Know If God Is Leading Me? Learning to Discern His Voice Without the Confusion
Have you ever prayed, "God, I just want to know what You want me to do"?
Whether you're making a decision about your career, parenting, relationships, finances, or simply trying to figure out your next faithful step, discerning God's leading can feel overwhelming. Many Christians worry about making the wrong decision or missing God's will altogether.
The good news is that God has not left His children guessing.
In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're exploring what the Bible says about discerning God's voice and walking confidently in His...
Ep 215 // Why Do I Feel So Lonely? Finding Biblical Community When Life Is Full
You don't have to be alone to feel lonely.
Many working Christian moms spend their days surrounded by coworkers, family, church members, and endless responsibilities—yet still carry a quiet ache of feeling unseen, disconnected, or unknown. Loneliness isn't always about having too few people around you. Sometimes it's revealing that something is keeping you from experiencing the kind of relationships God created you to have.
In this episode, we're answering the question, "Why do I feel so lonely?" from a biblical counseling perspective. Together we'll explore how busyness, disappointment, fear, and self-protection can quietly is...
Ep 214 // How Do I Stop People Pleasing? Finding Freedom Through God's Approval Instead of Everyone Else's
Ep. 214 | How Do I Stop People Pleasing? Finding Freedom Through God's Approval Instead of Everyone Else's
Do you struggle with people pleasing? Do you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, worrying about disappointing others, or constantly wondering what people think about you?
If you've ever asked, "How do I stop people pleasing?" you're not alone.
Many Christian women carry the weight of trying to make everyone happy—at work, at home, at church, and in their relationships. But constantly seeking approval can leave you exhausted, anxious, and feeling like you're ne...
Ep 213 // Why Do I Feel So Angry at My Kids? A Biblical Response for Overwhelmed Christian Moms
Do you find yourself losing your patience with your kids and wondering, "Why do I keep getting so angry?" If you're an overwhelmed Christian mom who feels guilty after yelling, snapping, or reacting in frustration, you're not alone—and you're not without hope.
In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're moving beyond parenting techniques to examine what God's Word says about anger. While exhaustion, stress, and busy schedules can make us more vulnerable, Scripture teaches that our reactions often reveal something deeper happening in our hearts.
Together, we'll explore how anger ca...
Ep 212 // Overwhelmed Working Mom? You're Allowed to Rest in the Middle
Overwhelmed Working Mom? You're Allowed to Rest in the Middle
Do you ever sit in the parking lot for one extra second before walking into work, wondering if anyone actually sees how much you're carrying? Or catch yourself feeling guilty for falling asleep before you even open your Bible app?
If you're a busy, working Christian mom running on empty, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about why you're not behind, you're not failing — you're simply in the middle of a hard, full season. And the middle is holy ground too.
In...
Ep 211 // What Is Mom Guilt Really Revealing? A Biblical Perspective for Christian Moms
Do you ever feel like you're constantly falling short as a mom?
Maybe you spend time with your children, yet instead of enjoying the moment, you're replaying what you should have done differently. You wonder if you're patient enough, present enough, or simply doing enough.
If you've been carrying the weight of mom guilt, this episode is for you.
In today's episode, we're looking beneath the surface of mom guilt through a biblical lens. Instead of simply asking how to get rid of guilt, we'll explore what it may be revealing about our...
Ep 210 // Why Does My Child Seem So Different Than Me? Understanding and Shepherding Your Child's Heart
Episode 210 | Why Does My Child Seem So Different Than Me? Understanding and Shepherding Your Child's Heart
Have you ever looked at one of your children and wondered why they seem so different from you?
Maybe they process emotions differently, communicate differently, or respond to situations in ways that leave you feeling confused or frustrated. It's easy to assume something is wrong when our children don't think or react the way we do. But what if their differences aren't a problem to solve? What if they're an invitation to know them more deeply while allowing God to continue...
Ep 209 // How Do I Stay Connected to My Kids When Life Feels So Busy?
How Do I Stay Connected to My Kids When Life Feels So Busy? | Ep. 209
Do you ever look at your child and wonder, "How are they growing up this fast?"
One minute you're tying their shoes and helping them sound out words. The next, they're driving, getting jobs, making decisions on their own, and needing you in completely different ways.
As working moms, life is often filled with responsibilities, schedules, commitments, and endless to-do lists. In the midst of it all, many of us quietly wonder:
Am I making the most...
Ep 208 // Why Am I Still Exhausted Even When I'm Fully Present? 3 Biblical Rhythms for Working Christian Moms
Are you a working Christian mom who is trying to be more present with your family, but still feels exhausted all the time?
Maybe you're showing up for your kids, working hard at your job, managing your home, and doing your best to stay connected to God—but at the end of the day, you're completely drained. If so, you're not alone.
In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're talking about why presence alone isn't enough if you're constantly pouring out without replenishing. You'll learn three simple biblical rhythms that can he...
Ep 207 // "She's a Better Christian Than Me" - Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap as a Faith-Led Mom
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Have you ever scrolled through social media and seen another Christian working mom who seems to have it all together — the morning devotionals, the thriving career, the happy kids — and thought, "Why can't I do that? What is wrong with me?"
Friend, that comparison trap doesn't just feel like jealousy. For faith-led women, it feels like spiritual failure. And today we are breaking it wide open.
In this episode we're talking about:
Why co...Ep 206 // Tired of Rushing Through Summer? How to Slow Down, Grow, and Actually Receive This Season
Are you rushing through summer before it even begins? In Episode 206, we're slowing down and stepping into this season with intention, faith, and an expectation of growth and abundance.
Summer isn't a productivity season — it's a growth season. And there's a big difference. In this episode, we're talking about what it actually looks like to receive this season fully, trust what's already growing beneath the surface in your life, and stop letting busy rob you of full.
If you're a working mom, a woman of faith, or just someone who's tired of arriving at September fe...
Ep 205 // The Multitasking Trap - How Doing It All Is Costing You More Than You Think
Are you a working Christian mom who feels exhausted, scattered, and stretched thin — even when you're technically "getting things done"? The problem might not be your schedule. It might be multitasking.
In this episode of Faith Led Working Moms, I break down the hidden danger of multitasking for Christian working moms — what it's silently doing to your brain, your relationships, your faith life, and your sense of peace. Spoiler: your kids can feel it. Your husband can feel it. And your quiet time with God is taking a hit too.
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Ep 204 // Are You Missing the Life God Has Given You?
Do you ever feel like you're constantly waiting for the next season of life?
As a working Christian mom, it's easy to believe that peace, joy, and contentment are waiting somewhere in the future—when life slows down, when the stress eases, or when circumstances change. But what if God is inviting you to experience His presence right where you are today?
In this episode of Faith Led Working Moms, we're talking about the importance of being present in the season God has given you. You'll discover why it's so easy to focus on what's ne...
Ep 203 // What Your Kids Really Need From You (It’s Probably Less Than You Think)
Do you ever end the day wondering…
Did I do enough?
Enough patience. Enough presence. Enough of what your kids needed from you today?
If you're a working Christian mom, you know the pressure can feel heavy. You want to love your family well, grow in your faith, show up fully for your responsibilities, and be intentional with your children. Yet even after giving so much, it can still feel like you’re falling short.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about what children actually need most — and why it may be muc...
Ep 202 // Why Rushing Through This Season Might Be Stealing the Peace You're Looking For
Do you ever feel like you're constantly moving from one thing to the next… rushing through work, motherhood, chores, schedules, and responsibilities… all while telling yourself, “If I can just get through this season, then I’ll breathe?”
In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden cost of always living for the next season and why so many working Christian moms struggle to find peace in the middle of busy life.
I share a personal reflection from my years of raising young children while working and supporting my husband through school — a season that felt exhaustin...
Ep 201 // Why So Many Working Christian Moms Feel Far From God (And It’s Probably Not Why You Think)
Ep 201: Why So Many Working Christian Moms Feel Far From God (And It’s Probably Not Why You Think)
Have you ever missed a few quiet times, had a chaotic work week, and quietly wondered…
“Am I struggling spiritually?”
As a working Christian mom, it can be easy to believe that feeling disconnected from God means you’re failing in your faith.
Maybe your Bible reading has been inconsistent.
Your routines fell apart.
Life feels loud with work deadlines, kids’ schedules, laundry, emotional demands, and trying to keep up with everyth...
Ep 200 // Behind the Mic: The Story I Haven’t Fully Shared About Faith, Grief, Purpose & Why This Podcast Matters So Much To Me
What started as blind obedience became something I didn’t realize I would desperately need myself.
In this special 200th episode of Faith Led Working Moms, I’m sharing more of the story behind the mic — why I started this podcast and how the messages of faith, surrender, overwhelm, and trusting God became more than podcast topics… they became my lifeline.
This episode is deeply personal.
I’m sharing what God has taught me through 200 episodes of encouraging working Christian moms, navigating grief, becoming the sole breadwinner for my family, and learning what it really...
Ep 199 // Working Mom Guilt? What Your Kids Learn When You Lose Your Patience
Have you ever had one of those motherhood moments where you immediately wished you could hit rewind?
Maybe you lost your patience. Responded harshly. Snapped after a long day of work, responsibilities, and carrying the mental load of motherhood.
If you’re a working Christian mom struggling with mom guilt, this episode is for you.
In today’s encouraging conversation, we’re talking about something many moms quietly carry but rarely talk about — what happens when our kids see us fail.
Because while none of us want to lose our patience or fall...
Ep 198 // Why Everything Feels Urgent as a Working Mom (And How to Stop Living in Constant Reactivity)
Do you constantly feel like everything is urgent as a working mom?
The emails, schedules, school reminders, housework, work responsibilities, emotional needs, and never-ending mental tabs can leave so many working Christian moms feeling emotionally exhausted and stuck in constant reactivity.
In this episode of Faith Led Working Moms, we’re talking about why so many moms feel internally rushed all the time — even when life looks “manageable” on the outside.
You’ll learn:
Why constant urgency has become normal for many working moms The difference between reactive living and peace-led living How mental...Ep 197 // Working Mom Loneliness - Why You Feel Disconnected and How to Reconnect
Do you ever feel lonely as a working mom — even when you’re constantly surrounded by people?
In this episode of Faith Led Working Moms, we’re talking about the hidden loneliness so many Christian working moms quietly carry. The kind of loneliness that shows up in busy schedules, surface-level conversations, emotional exhaustion, and feeling disconnected from friendships, marriage, yourself, or even God.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally unseen, or disconnected in this season of motherhood, work, and faith, this episode will encourage you with biblical truth, practical steps, and a reminder that you were...
Ep 196 // How to Bring Peace Into Your Home as a Busy Working Mom (Even When Life Is Crazy)
Episode 196: How to Create a Peaceful Home as a Working Mom — Even When Life Feels Chaotic
For the mom who loves Jesus and is still figuring out how to hold it all together.
Does your home feel more like a relay race than a refuge? You're juggling deadlines, school pickups, dinner, and a to-do list that never ends — and somewhere in the middle of all of it, you're supposed to be the peace-keeper too. Friend, this episode is for you.
Today we're talking about what it actually looks like to create a peaceful home...