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enOctober 11, 2023

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 our children know God intimately and see him as their Savior. We want our kids to experience the transforming power of the gospel in their lives, helping them become more like Jesus.

In addition to praying for their spiritual growth, Bethany emphasizes the importance of praying purposely and specifically for our children's character. This involves interceding on their behalf and seeking God's guidance in molding their character.

Praying for our children can be a beautiful rhythm that brings us closer to God while nurturing our children's spiritual and character development. As parents, we have a unique privilege and responsibility to guide our children in their faith journey. By praying intentionally, purposefully, and specifically, we can play a pivotal role in their relationship with the Lord.

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enOctober 04, 2023

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. However, when we believe their salvation rests solely on our shoulders, we invest in a lie. The Gospel invites us to shift our focus from the outcome to the process and to instead focus on a relationship of unconditional love and guiding them towards a relationship with God.

Watching our children question or reject their faith can be immensely challenging. It's easy to question our own beliefs, especially when we feel frustrated by God's perceived lack of intervention in their lives. But these moments are an opportunity to reflect on our faith, understand its complexity, and dive deeper into our relationship with God.

By shifting our focus from control to trust, we honor God and allow our children the space to discover their faith journey. Letting go becomes a testament to our faith, paving the way for transformation, connection, and an unshakeable bond with our children and our faith.

Anchoring Scriptures:
Matthew 9:35
Romans 4

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enAugust 23, 2023

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 bullying, shattered dreams, or the turmoil of friendships, deeply affect us. As parents, our hearts ache when they hurt. But it's important to remember that we aren't meant to fix every situation. Perfection isn't the goal of parenting; instead, it's about being a steadfast presence that embodies trust and faith rooted in scripture.

While we can't remove all obstacles from our children's paths, we can equip them with truth from scripture and remind them of God's commitment to navigate these challenges. These reminders keep us grounded in our faith, providing guidance and wisdom when navigating difficult situations. Bethany shares word pictures and scriptures to share with your children to strengthen their spiritual foundation and support them in their struggles.

Remember, your role isn't to create a perfect childhood but to provide unwavering support as they follow their path, guided by the Holy Spirit.

Anchoring Scriptures:

1 Corinthians 15
Genesis 16
Genesis 21
Isaiah 43
Hebrews 4:16
Romans 15:13
Isaiah 61

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enAugust 16, 2023

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 stepping into new seasons is a reflection of God's plan for our lives. In these moments, we are called to step back and allow the lessons to unfold, trusting that God is at work in the outcome.

As parents, the battle of letting go isn't a one-time event. It's an ongoing process, and just as we repeatedly entrust our children to new experiences, we must continually renew our commitment to placing God at the center of our lives.

As we embrace the letting go journey, whether it's waving goodbye to a kindergartner or watching a college student embark on a new adventure. Remember that this act of release is deeply rooted in the Gospel message. It's an opportunity to cultivate trust, to believe in a God who keeps His promises, and to find our security in His pursuit and grace.

Anchoring Scriptures:

Colossians 1
Ephesians 1

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enAugust 09, 2023

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 children's lives. So, we extend a warm invitation to you to come and join us.

When the Word of God becomes living and active within you, it naturally flows into your language and conversations with your kids. Here, we embrace the truth that there is no such thing as perfect parenting.

We want this space to be light, warm, and filled with encouragement. As we journey through motherhood, we'll explore the wonders of God's Word, share wisdom, and uplift one another. Here, you'll find a community that supports, inspires, and embraces you just as you are.

We believe that together, we can raise children who know and love Jesus, and in doing so, we contribute to a more compassionate and beautiful world. So, if you're seeking to deepen your connection between faith and motherhood, join us in this beautiful adventure. Let's embark on this journey together, knowing we are never alone.

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enAugust 02, 2023

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 to Jesus. In today's episode, Bethany explores John 7:37-39 to help you understand why building this foundation is essential and how it can bring clarity and assurance to our journey.

Building a solid foundation in motherhood based on God's truth can provide the clarity and assurance we need to navigate the challenges that come our way. Through prayer, seeking His guidance, and diving into His word, we can find the direction and wisdom to nurture and raise our children. This connection with God's word not only brings hope and strength to us but also enables us to pour out His love and grace upon our children.

Let us invest in our spiritual walk, allowing Him to pour out of our lives and into our children's lives. With God as our guide, we can find the assurance and strength needed to navigate motherhood's beautiful yet challenging adventure.

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enJuly 26, 2023

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 errands, we can practice discernment and grace. Grounding ourselves in the present moment allows us to unpack the motivations behind our emotions and reactions.

Drawing inspiration from passages like Isaiah 40:11, we can find comfort in knowing that God provides strength, support, and guidance even in ordinary moments. Engaging in meaningful conversations during grocery shopping or dining at a restaurant can foster deeper connections with our children and reinforce our gospel-centered approach to life.

As we strive to build a foundation in the gospel, let us not overlook the transformative potential of the mundane moments that fill our daily lives. Embracing these moments with grace, discernment, and wisdom allows us to find holiness and gospel truths in our everyday life.

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enJuly 19, 2023

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 our children with an understanding of their heart posture while offering grace and forgiveness.

In a world filled with conflicting advice and noise, discernment is essential, especially in motherhood. Throughout this episode, Bethany offers the vital reminder of building upon the invitation to walk with Jesus during your journey while intentionally pivoting your children back to their relationship with the one who offers forgiveness and cleansing.

All siblings fight and on average about eight times every hour, and regardless of what the world tells you, no family has it figured out. Still, instead, we can rest ourselves in the six overarching principles and allow these to be the anchoring hooks for your family.

Anchoring Scriptures:
Romans 12

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enJune 14, 2023

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 truth of God's word as a source of wisdom, guidance, and spiritual protection. Christ chose you, he knows you'll make mistakes, but he doesn't plan to condemn you for them. He will invest in you.

Sit with Bethany as she uses scripture, truth, and guidance to help you uncover the power to discern the enemy so that you can declare yourself in Christ and allow his voice to be louder. The enemy wants you to believe that you're doing it all wrong, but mamas, you're not the words, the voices, or the thoughts the enemy feeds you. When you have a stronghold on the Lord's promises and his voice, you can learn to navigate motherhood from a place of peace. You'll begin to understand that you're not meant to do it perfectly.

Related Scripture:

Ephesians 6
2 Corinthians 10 3:5
Ephesians 1
Revelation 12:10
2 Corinthians 7:10

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enMay 17, 2023

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, we put pressure on ourselves and don’t walk surrendered to God but instead try to make fruit ourselves.

Join Bethany as she uses scripture and word pictures that will provide insight into the ways Jesus is working within us to change us and fill us with fruit so that we can pour into our children with love, patience, grace, and joy even in the moments that we don’t feel that we have it all together.

Related Scripture:
John 15
Titus 3

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enMay 10, 2023

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. But, most notably, through scripture, she reassures you that both you and your child were specifically designed.

God created us as his workmanship for a specific purpose, and Bethany builds out fundamental truths so that your foundation is anchored in God’s truth so as you walk through motherhood, you don’t fall victim to the lies of the enemy.

Related Scriptures:

Collathians 1:15
Hebrews 1:3
Ephesians 1
John 1
Romans 1:20

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enMay 03, 2023

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 marriages and our homes but in our communities.

Bethany gives practical tools and tips to help you understand that we can walk beside Jesus as he is the grower, and we are the planters and the waterers.

Related Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 3
Isaiah 61:3
Matthew 13
Mark 4
Luke 8

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enApril 19, 2023

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 we ensure that we live our lives purposefully?

Bethany uses word pictures and a familiar phrase in her home to help you see where you are pouring into with intention and what it means for your family, motherhood, marriage, and walk with Jesus.

Related Scriptures:

Habakkuk 1:5
Hebrews 12
Hebrews 3:13
Ephesians 5
Colossians 2

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enApril 12, 2023

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 parenting. He selected each of us regardless of performance.

Jesus has and will continue to love us until the very end, and through his love, he gives us the ability to love others abundantly. Through Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, we can walk daily knowing that being loved isn’t contingent on anything except who we are. Bethany so beautifully walks listeners through Jesus’s love and how we can portray this reminder to our children throughout Easter week and every day.

Related Scriptures:

John 3:16
Ephesians 2:4
Ephesians 5:2
1 John 4:10
1 John 4:19
1 John 4: 11
Isaiah 49:15-16
John 13:1

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enApril 05, 2023

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 graze the service; instead, he did more profound heart work by leading with compassion, not consequences.

Listen in as Bethany gives practice and tangible advice so you can implement this framework into your parenting. Bethany gives encouragement and grace, reminding you that it’s not easy to pause, ask the right questions, and communicate before immediately reacting with a scold or a consequence. Bethany encourages us to be like Jesus while understanding that while we can’t change the heart of our children, we can pivot them closer to the Lord.

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enMarch 29, 2023

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 blown emotions. Bethany takes listeners through her parenting, journey, and, most importantly, how she has partnered and trusted the Lord to help her discipline with a Gospel perspective.

Join Bethany as she guides listeners in the power of the pause and how trusting in the Lord in your walk through motherhood provides you with insight before you step into the problem. Bethany anchors listeners in scripture so that they can posture themselves and trust the Lord so they can handle the crisis, chaos, and discipline from a Gospel-centered place

Episode 74: Purpose in the Pause

Related Scriptures:
Psalm 37: 3-4
Jeremiah 33:3
Colossians 1

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enMarch 22, 2023

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 ultimately tackles the lies we all echo in our heads as parents.

We live in a society that delivers messages through social media like “you are enough” and “God just wants you to be happy” to make us feel we need to gain validation through others rather than God himself.

Alisa guides listeners in recognizing the lies, holding steadfast to God’s word, and remembering that surrendering to God is your best posture. By understanding the lies we are being fed, we can help guide our children in holding tight to God’s word and helping them know who they are in him.

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Alisa Childers is a wife, mom, author, blogger, speaker, and worship leader. Alisa is the author of the latest book Live Your Truth and Other Lies: Exposing Popular Deceptions That Make Us Anxious, Exhausted, and Self-Obsessed.

Alisa’s new book, Live Your Truth and Other Lies is now available head to: alisachilders.com to purchase. You can also follow Alisa on Instagram @alisachilders

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enFebruary 22, 2023

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 us to feel unseen, unwanted, and lonely in our motherhood walk, but when we hold tight to God's word and the intentional love he has, we will quickly be reminded that he is always with us, and he is the presence we so deeply need. Listen in as Bethany and Stasi provide the encouragement we all need in our motherhood journey.

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Stasi Eldredge is an author, teacher, and the women's ministry leader at Wild at Heart—a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. Stasi and her husband, John, live in Colorado Springs.

Stasi’s Books

Captivating
Love & War
Becoming Myself
Defiant Joy

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enFebruary 15, 2023

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 reassuring, relatable, and a reminder that when we’re stuck in the middle of motherhood feeling a bit lost, it’s going to be ok. Join Bethany as she digs into why Heidi wrote this book and all of the beauty it will offer readers.

Anchoring Scriptures:
Romans 8:28

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Heidi Lee Anderson is a writer, speaker, and stay-at-home mom. While crafting Instagram devotionals and writing kid’s curriculum all while teaching teaching biblical online courses, she’s a master at cleaning up Cheerios spills and building LEGO towers while simultaneously chugging coffee like a Gilmore. Heidi has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from University of Northwestern, MN, and has spent her career doing ministry—from teaching hundreds in kids’ ministry to writing daily devotionals, Bible reading plans, and small group curriculum as a content developer. After being diagnosed with cancer, Heidi’s fuel is now to make sure that Christ-followers realize, know, and claim the sure promises God offers—in the mundane, amid the heartache, and on top of the highest mountains.

Instagram: @heidileeanderson

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