Prayer can sound simple… until you’re in the middle of motherhood.

In this episode, we explore what it really looks like to practice prayer in a season that is loud, busy, and often overwhelming. What if prayer isn’t about saying the right words or having long, uninterrupted time with God, but about staying connected to Him throughout your day? We’ll talk about three simple and sustainable ways to pray in this season: structured prayer, breath prayers, and surrender prayers. If you’ve ever felt like your prayer life doesn’t “measure up,” this episode is an invitation to let go of perfection and rediscover prayer as a place of connection, honesty, and dependence on God.

Scripture References: Psalm 77, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4, 1 John 4:4, Psalm 56:3, Philippians 4:13, 2 Chronicles 30:9, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Hebrews 4:16

Recommended Resources:

Breath As Prayer by Jennifer Tucker

Lord, Teach Me to Pray by Kay Arthur

The Lord and His Prayer by NT Wright

Practicing the Way: Prayer Course

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Season 2 Introduction Episode

Silence & Solitude Episode

In this episode, I sit down with Katrina Campbell to discuss what it looks like to live a life of steady, uncompromising faith. Katrina shares from her years of raising children who love Jesus, her deep commitment to the local church, and her work in foster care - both personally and professionally.

She talks about faithfulness in the everyday, the responsibility and joy of discipling your children, and what it means to truly live on mission. Katrina’s wisdom is grounded, honest, and deeply rooted in her love for the Lord.

This episode is an invitation to pursue a faith that isn’t swayed by culture, but anchored in Christ - and lived out with consistency, courage, and love.

Scripture References: Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:1-2

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In this episode of Season 2, we’re exploring the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude - not as an escape from motherhood, but as a way of being present with God in the middle of it. For many moms, silence feels inaccessible, and solitude feels unrealistic, or even selfish. Our lives are loud and full, and the quiet can feel uncomfortable. But throughout Scripture, we see silence and solitude not as luxuries for the spiritually elite, but as formative rhythms modeled by Jesus Himself. We’ll talk about what silence and solitude actually are (and what they’re not), why silence feels so difficult in our modern world, and how this practice reveals what we carry beneath the noise. We’ll also explore what it looks like to come into God’s presence not as a role we carry but simply as a beloved child of God. My hope is not that you would strive to be still, but that you would learn to rest in the presence of a loving Father who delights in simply being with you.

Scripture References: Mark 1:35, 1 Kings 19, Psalm 131:1-2

Rule of Life Podcast: Solitude 03: Encountering Our Self with Bethany Allen

Recommended Resources:

Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley Barton

Solitude Course by Practicing the Way

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⁠Season 2 Introduction Episode

In this episode, I sit down with my mentor, Lin Whitlock - a woman whose life is marked by wisdom, humility, and a deep love for both people and wide open spaces.

Lin shares wisdom from years of mentoring women, her love for nature and horseback riding, and how walking closely with the Lord has shaped her perspective on failure and redemption.

If you’re navigating guilt, shame, or wondering how God redeems hard chapters of your story, this conversation offers hope and steady encouragement.

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Philippians 4:6

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In this episode, we dive into the first spiritual discipline of Season 2: being in Scripture. Learn practical, grace-filled ways to return to God’s Word each day—even in short, interrupted moments of motherhood—and discover how consistent, small engagements with Scripture can shape your heart, renew your mind, and fill you with wisdom for your family and life.

Scripture References: Psalms 1, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 4:12

Recommended Resources:

Lord, Teach Me To Study the Bible in 28 Days by Kay Arthur

Learn the Bible in 24 Hours by Chuck Missler

Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

The Bible Project Podcast

BEMA Podcast

The Bible Recap Podcast

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⁠Season 2 Introduction Episode

In this episode, I sit down with a former high school creative writing teacher who helped shape my love of words and whose own story has been shaped by motherhood, creativity, and God’s grace. We talk honestly about the pressure to be the “perfect mother,” how perfectionism can become an identity, and the freedom that comes when we allow ourselves to fail without being defined by it. She reflects on raising two daughters who are now adults, learning to loosen her grip, and discovering grace across seasons of motherhood. We also explore her lifelong love of teaching and writing, and what it’s been like to see her book come to life in this season. This conversation is for any mom who feels weary from striving and longs to rest in grace.

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Mandy Houk Instagram

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Motherhood changes everything—including how we relate to God.

In this Season 2 intro episode of Holy Ground Motherhood, we’re talking about why spiritual practices matter, what kind of transformation only the Holy Spirit can bring, and how we participate in that work without turning faith into another performance metric.

In this episode, we explore:

1. The difference between behavior change and spiritual formation
2. Why spiritual disciplines are about availability, not perfection
3. How consistency and availability work together in motherhood
4. What it means to “make room” for the work only God can do
5. What to expect in Season 2 and how this rhythm is designed to support real life

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2

Resources:

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney

Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Soul Feast by Marjorie Thompson

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What do you do when your walk with God brings more questions than answers?

In this episode of Holy Ground Motherhood, we explore what it means to wrestle with God in the middle of motherhood—through the stories of Jacob and Job. From Jacob’s midnight struggle at the Jabbok to Job’s honest cries for answers, Scripture shows us that faith is not the absence of doubt, but the courage to bring our questions before God.

We talk about emptying ourselves before the Lord, clinging to Him through exhaustion and fear, and learning to bow to His sovereignty even when we don’t understand. You may walk away wounded—but you will also walk away blessed.

Scripture References: Genesis 32, Job 31:35, Job 38:3, Job 42:7, 2 Corinthians 12:9

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