The Warrior Mama Podcast

In this episode, Bethany opens up about the pressure so many moms feel to perform, measure up, and hold everything together. She shares how that weight can start to lift when we let the gospel actually run through our motherhood. Understanding that you are already complete in him changes everything. It softens the constant self-judgment, eases the pressure to prove yourself, and opens space to experience real peace, even in the small, ordinary moments of the day.

Bethany reminds us of the truths that steady us. God’s love never pulls away and is not earned by ou...

Can we truly walk as mothers and women of worship in a world that tells us worry is part of being a good mom? In this episode, Bethany shares what it means to move from a posture of worry to one of worship and how that shift begins with surrender.

We talk about the pressures moms carry such as screentime, food, friendships, and milestones. It is easy to believe that worrying shows we care. But what if God is inviting us to lay those worries down? What if we can trust Him even when we do not...

Have you ever been so overwhelmed that even praying felt hard? The kind of heavy where you know God is good, but your mind can’t keep up with your heart?

In this episode of The Warrior Mama Podcast, Bethany shares what God taught her in one of those seasons. With eight children, health challenges, and more on her plate than most could imagine, she asked God how to keep moving forward when it all felt like too much. His response was simple but powerful: build an altar.

She takes us back to Joshua 4, where Go...

What do you do when you’ve been praying and it feels like God isn’t moving? When you’re waiting on Him to act, and it seems like He’s quiet? Bethany talks about what it really looks like to wait on the Lord with strength and courage when you can’t see or understand his plan.

Through Psalm 27, she shares how she’s learning to anchor her heart in God’s promises instead of her emotions. This isn’t about pretending the waiting is easy but instead it’s about holding on to hope when the answers haven’...

What does it really take to co-parent well, raise children with intention, and keep your marriage strong? Bethany and Troy break it down. They share the real story of working together as parents, navigating strengths and weaknesses, and raising their children with purpose.

They explore questions every parent wonders: Are we the only ones parenting this way? Are we messing things up? They reflect on their journey, including whether they planned to have eight kids and how their focus on discipline and behavior has shifted as God has reshaped their perspective.

Bethany and Troy also...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today Bethany is talking about something every mom wrestles with at some point — how do I steward this season with my children, and how do I do it well?

Bethany shares what it’s looked like for her to trust that God gave her the exact children she was meant to raise — no mistakes, no mix-ups.

This conversation is an invitation to see motherhood through God’s eyes and to remember that our role isn’t to perfect our kids or keep up with everyone else, but to guide them toward...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares the story behind the Warrior Mama Podcast — how God gave her the name, what it represents, and why this message matters for every mother navigating both the challenges and joys of motherhood.

She explains that being a warrior mama isn’t about striving or perfection. It’s about recognizing that motherhood is a spiritual calling. One where God equips, strengthens, and stands beside you in every moment. Bethany reminds listeners that God has already given them the victory, and through Him, they can parent from peace instead of pressure.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany understands how heavy and messy certain seasons of motherhood can feel. Maybe you’re in one right now, feeling worn down, unsure, or even questioning if you like being a mom at all. You’re not the only one, and you’re not alone. Motherhood can feel overwhelming, but there is work God is doing in you, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

In this episode, Bethany shares her own experience walking through seasons she hasn’t always loved and the honest emotions that come with them. She encourages...

Welcome back to The Kitchen Table with Bethany. Bethany reflects on the struggles of motherhood, including the fear, anxiety, and pressure that come from focusing too much on outcomes. She shares how she realized that comparing herself and her children to others kept her trapped in a cycle of performance instead of connection.

Bethany shares a word picture God placed in her life: she had hoped for Bradford pear trees but ended up with an oak shrub instead. Initially frustrated, she came to see that God was teaching her an important lesson. Just as an oak takes...

Welcome back to the Kitchen Table. For the next few episodes, we’re exploring what it looks like to see our children through God’s eyes and let that shape our motherhood.

It’s easy to get caught up in “product thinking,” focusing on milestones, outcomes, or trying to fix every struggle. But our children are not projects—they are God’s handiwork, growing and changing in his timing. Even the hardest kids are fully known, fully loved, and fully committed to by Him, and we get to partner with Him rather than carry the weight alone.

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Welcome back to the Warrior Mama Podcast! It’s been a while, but Bethany is pulling up a chair at the kitchen table again, and she’s so glad you’re here.

In this episode, we’re starting fresh by talking about what it really means to live out a gospel-centered motherhood. It’s a phrase we hear often, but what does it actually look like? How do we connect what we believe to the realities of everyday life with our kids—when the days feel messy, disjointed, and far from picture-perfect?

Bethany tackles the underlying que...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Those words we hear from our kid “well, you just don’t love me!" "I hate you!" Words flung in frustration, yet they cut deep. The lie creeps in: What if they really don’t love me?

But feelings in the moment don’t define the truth. Who loves you? God does.

John 15:9 says, "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love." His love is steady, unshaken by emotions.

If you struggle to feel loved, remember—Romans 8:37-39 declares that nothi...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s easy to believe the lie: I could so easily mess my kids up.

You feel unequipped, uncertain, and the voice in your head whispers, you’re going to get this wrong. The pressure is everywhere—social media, parenting books, comparison. It all points to some impossible gold standard of motherhood, convincing you that if you don’t get it exactly right, you’ll fail your children.

But your motherhood was never meant to look like anyone else’s.

God leads you in motherhood. He makes promises, an...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood has a way of making perfection feel like the goal. We chase it relentlessly—the perfect routines, the perfect responses, the perfect balance of patience and discipline. We convince ourselves there’s a standard we should meet.

This lie catches us fast.

We snap at our children and hear, you always mess up. We make a mistake and think, I’ll never get this right. The weight of it presses down, convincing us that if we could just try harder, do better, be more—we’d finally measure up.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood changes everything. Before kids, you had freedom—quiet mornings, spontaneous plans, uninterrupted thoughts. Now, your days are filled with constant needs, endless noise, and the weight of responsibility. And sometimes, if you're honest, you miss the old you.

The lie creeps in: you’re missing out. You see friends traveling, pursuing careers, or simply having a moment to themselves, and it stirs something in you. Discontentment sneaks in, whispering that you’ve lost yourself. That life was better before.

But Colossians 3:1-4 reminds us to set our minds on thi...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Do you ever say to yourself…"if only this were different, my life would be better." "If only this season were easier."

It’s easy to believe these thoughts. They sneak in when exhaustion sets in, when the demands of motherhood feel overwhelming, when we long for a little more freedom, a little more ease. But the enemy thrives on discontentment. 

Motherhood is a sacrifice. It will cost you time, energy, and peace of mind. But God placed you in this season for a reason. 

Yet we’re alway...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s easy to believe the lie that we are alone, that no one sees us, that we carry our burdens by ourselves. But scripture reminds us of a greater truth—God is with us, and he is our helper.

Bethany shares with us in scripture how God declares himself to be on our side. In Psalm 118:6-7, he stands with us so we have no need to fear. In Psalm 54:4, he is the one who upholds our life. Psalm 59:9-10 reminds us that he is our refuge, the one who goes...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. The enemy tries to plant doubt in our hearts—whispers that no one sees us, no one understands, and that even God has turned away. In motherhood, it’s easy to believe the lie that we are alone in the struggles, unseen in the sacrifices, and left to figure it all out on our own.

But Bethany roots mothers in the truth of Scripture, reminding them of God’s promise in Hebrews 13:6—that he is our helper, our strength, and we have no reason to fear. She points to Joshua 1:9, where God assu...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s easier to spot a lie when we know the truth inside and out. The more time we spend with God, the more we recognize when something doesn’t align with his word. 

In Genesis 3, the serpent’s deception began with a simple question: “Did God actually say…?” That same tactic is still used today—whispers of doubt that make us question what we know to be true.

Lies steal our identity. They layer in doubt, insecurity, and shame. They make us second-guess our values, shifting our foundation if we’re not an...

Life as a mom is full of ups and downs, but no matter how tough our days are, we can walk well with Jesus. In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus teaches us the importance of building our lives on a solid foundation—his truth.

When we build our foundation on God's Word, it keeps us grounded, even when things get difficult. Life will still bring challenges, but if we hold fast to the gospel, we won’t be shaken.

 The key is focusing on the truth of scripture and letting it guide us through the storms of life...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. How often do we hold back in prayer, thinking God doesn’t need to hear the small stuff? We bring him the big, overwhelming burdens but hesitate when it comes to the everyday struggles, the tiny worries, or the things we think we should handle on our own. But scripture reminds us—he wants it all.

1 Peter 5:7 makes it clear that God cares deeply about us, and because of that, we’re called to cast all our worries on him. Not just the heavy things. Not just the things we can’t fix. A...

Motherhood can be overwhelming. From the never-ending laundry to the constant questions about whether you’re doing enough, it can feel like you’re carrying a heavy load. The clutter, the screen time battles, and even the guilt of not always getting it right—sometimes it all adds up.

But Psalm 37:5-7 reminds us to “commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.” Let go of the weight of perfection and trust that God is guiding you.

Let the heavy stones of disappointment and the little pebbles of doubt roll off y...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood is exhausting. It’s mentally and emotionally draining. But Jesus is inviting us to come to him with that exhaustion. He doesn’t just want part of it—he wants it all.

Bethany reflects on Matthew 11:28-30 and what Jesus is really saying: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” This isn’t just a call—it’s an invitation, especially for mothers.

Bethany dives into these scriptures, breaking them down so you can see how they relate to your life. What...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany knows it’s not just about ignoring the load. It’s about laying it down in a way that doesn’t feel like you’re avoiding it. Jesus is dependable, and he will step in and interject, offering a plan of rescue and redemption.

She often finds herself wishing life were easy and predictable, thinking, “If only life were easy…” But in John 10:10, Jesus reminds us that he came to give us life to the fullest. In John 1:16-17, we see his grace and truth in action.

Sit with these scr...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany knows how easy it is to walk around carrying invisible loads—filled with worries, responsibilities, guilt, and fears. It’s like we’re each holding onto heavy bags, feeling the weight of it all.

But Jesus offers us rest. In Matthew 11:28-30, he says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” He doesn’t just want part of your load—he wants it all.

Bethany challenges you to be honest with God. What’s in your bags? What are you holding onto...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood comes with an invisible load—the mental weight of chores, schedules, worries, and unspoken expectations. It’s more than just a to-do list; it’s the pressure to hold it all together.

But Jesus never asked us to carry it alone. Matthew 11:28-30 reminds us to come to him, to trade our heaviness for his rest. Offloading the weight starts with recognizing what we’re carrying, weaving truth into our days, and trusting that rest isn’t something we earn—it’s something we receive.

You don’t have to do it al...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. If Bethany could tell her younger self one thing, it’s this: Your calling isn’t a role you play but a position you hold. That truth would have helped her walk more securely, breathe easier, and release the pressure to hold everything together.

Bethany loved her career. She thrived in it. Then her path shifted, and suddenly, she was “just a mom.” Losing that title felt like losing a part of herself. But her identity was never in her job—just like it isn’t in being a mom or a wife. Thes...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. If Bethany could sit down with her younger self, she’d remind her of something important—her practices matter. She thought she could just get by without being intentional, but the truth is, the moments spent in God’s Word and the daily habits are what truly shape everything.

Even when exhaustion weighed her down, and all she wanted to do was rest, taking time to sit with God made all the difference. Her heart would wake up, and peace would begin to settle. The atmosphere of her home, the peace she so...

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany would tell her younger self that she sets the temperature in her home. The connection, the peace, the love—it all starts with her.

God began to show her that the way she responded, the way she spoke, and the patience she extended shaped the atmosphere her family lived in. 1 Peter 4:8-11 reminded her to love deeply and serve faithfully, but she hadn’t always realized that started within her own walls.

She would remind her younger self to seek peace, even when it felt hard. To pause and...

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 knows exactly what they need.

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 bring peace and comfort. Through routines, she’s found that her child...

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 her to walk with him in the process.

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, and maybe today, you need t...

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, Bethany turned to Psalm 27. It became a...

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, making them a re...

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, length, height, and depth of h...

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 upon.

When we a...

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.

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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 start? With prayer. Repentance begins with us. Pray for your child’s heart to sof...

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 2:13

God 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 you calling me deeper?” Then wait, listen, and...