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.

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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In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my mom to share a story marked by pain, perseverance, and redemption. She opens up about navigating mental health, receiving a bipolar diagnosis, walking through divorce, and the reality of a broken family.

But this is not a story without hope. We talk honestly about what it looks like to lose your footing—and how God, in His mercy, meets us there. My mom shares how the Lord gently drew her back to faith, restored her relationship with her children, and began rebuilding what felt irreparably broken.

This episode is for anyone who has wondered if their story is too messy for redemption, too fractured for healing, or too far gone for God to reach. It’s a reminder that no diagnosis, no failure, and no broken relationship is beyond the restoring power of Jesus.

Scripture References: Joel 2:25, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Romans 4:19-20

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What if discipleship wasn’t another thing on your to-do list… but one of God’s primary ways of strengthening you as a mom?

In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked invitation of Titus 2 — not as a rigid model for “perfect Christian womanhood,” but as a picture of how God grows His daughters through one another. We break down common excuses, talk about why discipleship doesn’t create clones, and unpack a surprising truth: spiritual formation looks different on every woman because God works through who He designed you to be.

If you’re hungry for deeper spiritual growth, longing for mentorship, or wanting to pour into someone else but are not sure where to start, this episode will give you vision and practical steps.

Scripture References: Titus 2:3–5, Matthew 28:19-20, Colossians 1:28, John 15:5

Discipleship Resources:

1. Never Alone Bible Study by Jeannie Cunnion (affiliate link)
2. Flourish Discipleship Guides by Passion City Church
3. Precept Upon Precept Bible Studies by Kay Arthur
4. The Bible Recap Podcast
5. The Bible Project Podcast
6. The BEMA Podcast

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In this episode, I sit down with author and mom of ten, Toni Fowler, for a conversation that I know will stay with you. Toni shares the heart behind her book "Thrive No Matter What" and opens up about what it looked like to rely on the Lord in every season, including raising a big family, walking through her husband’s health crisis, and battling cancer herself. Her honesty, strength, and faith-filled perspective are such an encouragement. If you’re in a season where survival feels like the best you can do, this episode will remind you that God is with you, His grace is enough, and thriving is possible - no matter where you are!

Scripture References: Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 26:3, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 25:40

Thrive No Matter What by Toni Fowler

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Your thoughts shape your life more than you realize. In this powerful conversation, Bethany Speer opens up about her journey from becoming an unexpected young mom to witnessing God’s redemptive hand in her motherhood, marriage, and faith. Join us as she shares how discipline, renewing her mind, and aligning her thoughts with truth transformed not only her business, but every area of her life.

This episode is an honest, faith-filled reminder that the way we think shapes who we become — and that with God, no story is beyond redemption.

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In a world quick to cancel and slow to understand, how do we become listeners who sift wisely and love deeply? This episode explores the art of discerning listening — inspired by Acts 17 and the image of the “sifter” disciple. Learn how to hold every word up to Scripture, stay humble, and let God shape your heart through every conversation.

Scripture References: Revelation 12:10-11, Galatians 3:28, Acts 17:10-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Galatians 6:9

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Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg