Building Yourself with Grace | Grace-Filled Mindset & Faith for Christian Moms
Are you a Christian mom craving real talk, spiritual growth, and a mindset that can handle the chaos? Welcome to Building Yourself with Grace — the podcast for faith-filled moms who want more than just surface-level advice. Each week, Jenna Azera brings authentic and raw conversations, faith-based mindset tools, and encouragement to help you rise above overwhelm and grow with purpose. Whether you’re wrestling with mom guilt, seeking emotional wellness, or just trying to breathe in the mess of motherhood—you’re not alone. You were made to build something beautiful, with grace. Tune in for practical advice, soul-deep encouragement, and spiritual support to help you grow in faith, mindset, and divine motherhood. Ready to Build Yourself with Grace? 💛 📚Check out my 8-week 1-on-1 coaching program, The Grace-Minded Mom. Together we’ll uncover your God-given identity, walk through simple mindset shifts, and help you rediscover yourself so you can enjoy motherhood with more peace and joy. 🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS 💛 Join our free Christian Mom Facebook Community ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/ 📬 Email me directly: ➤ buildingyourselfwithgrace@gmail.com 💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter (weekly faith + mindset encouragement) ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources
Episodes
In the middle of the Christmas busyness, expectations, and holiday noise, this episode is an invitation to slow down and remember the true reason for the season — Jesus Christ.
These affirmations are inspired by meaningful Christmas traditions and symbols that point us back to Christ, reminding us that even simple moments can be sacred. Together, we reflect on peace, generosity, kindness, and Christlike love — the heart of Christma...
Christmas can feel busy, overwhelming, and full of mixed messages — especially as Christian moms trying to keep Christ at the center of our homes.
In this special Christmas episode of Building Yourself with Grace, I share why I still believe in Santa Claus — not as a distraction from Jesus Christ, but as a beautiful symbol that points our hearts back to Him.
You’ll hear a heartfelt reading from the beloved children’s book I Believe...
If you are walking through postpartum depression, healing after miscarriage, or carrying quiet grief that feels too heavy to name, this affirmation episode is for you.
These affirmations are inspired by Episode 16, my deeply moving conversation with Bridget McCann, where she shares her journey through postpartum depression, anxiety, and miscarriage — and how her faith in Christ carried her when she felt like she had reached her bre...
In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode, I sit down with my dear friend Bridget to talk about her journey through postpartum depression, anxiety, and miscarriage — and how her faith in Christ carried her through some of the darkest seasons of her life.
Bridget shares what it felt like to walk through overwhelming emotional struggles, moments of hopelessness, and the fear of hitting rock bottom — only to discover that Christ i...
Hey Mama — if worry has been weighing on your heart lately, this episode is for you.
Today’s affirmation practice is inspired by Episode 15, where we talked about six powerful, faith-filled strategies to overcome worry and reclaim peace in your mind and heart. In this calming, Scripture-aligned affirmation session, you’ll learn how to:
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Release what you cannot control and place it gently into God’s hands
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Shift your thoughts ...
Mama, if worry feels like your constant companion, you’re not alone. Motherhood brings real pressures, real fears, and real mental load… but God never intended for you to carry it all by yourself.
In today’s episode, we’re walking through 6 Christ-centered ways to stop worrying and step into God’s peace, inspired by both Scripture and timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie’s classic How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. (That book cha...
If you’ve been craving a moment of calm in the middle of motherhood, this episode is for you. 💛
Today, yoga and meditation instructor Kelly Smith joins us to lead a gentle, peaceful affirmation meditation created specifically for you amazing moms. This short practice helps you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the truth of who you are — a capable, loved, and divinely supported mother.
As you listen, you’ll be guided th...
Have you ever wondered what meditation really is — or how it fits into your life as a Christian mom?
In today’s episode, I sit down with meditation and yoga instructor Kelly Smith to talk about what meditation actually means, how it differs from mindfulness, and why these practices can beautifully support your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. We also address the common concerns many Christian women have around meditatio...
Today’s affirmations are inspired by Episode 13, where we talked about how gratitude can shift your mindset, strengthen your faith, and help you notice God’s hand even in the chaos of motherhood.
These gentle, faith-filled affirmations will help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with God’s goodness — whether you’re in a season of joy, exhaustion, overwhelm, or simply trying to make it through the day.
If you’ve been feeling dis...
Have you ever walked through a season where gratitude felt impossible? Where exhaustion, comparison, or overwhelm drowned out the ability to see anything good?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the power of gratitude — not the shallow “just be thankful” message the world gives, but the biblical, heart-changing, peace-bringing gift God intended it to be.
Together we’ll explore:
✨ What gratitude really means (and why it’s more ...
If you listened to Episode 12 and thought, “Okay… I get what affirmations are, but how do I actually start?” — this episode is for you, Mama.
In this gentle, faith-filled affirmation session, we’ll speak simple truths you can use every single day to reset your mind, strengthen your heart, and remind you who you are in Christ. These affirmations are beginner-friendly, grace-filled, and designed to help you practice renewing your min...
Do you ever catch yourself saying things like, “I’m a terrible mom,” “I’ll never change,” or “I’m always exhausted”? I know I have. The thoughts we repeat to ourselves every single day quietly shape our self-image, our motherhood, and even how we experience God.
In this episode, I’m walking you through affirmations from a Christian perspective — what they are, how they work in the mind, and how they can help us renew our thoughts i...
If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking through a spiritual wilderness — praying, waiting, and wondering where God is — this episode is for you.
These gentle, faith-filled affirmations are inspired by my conversation with Desiri Wightman from Episode 11, “Trusting God in Your Spiritual Wilderness: Navigating Special Needs Parenting and Marriage When Heaven Feels Silent.”
Together, we’ll invite peace, perspective, and the Spirit int...
Have you ever prayed for answers and felt… nothing? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Desi Wightman, a Christian mom whose journey through parenting a child with special needs — while walking her own spiritual wilderness — has taught her what it really means to trust God when Heaven feels silent.
Together we talk about: ✨ Finding faith when God seems far away ✨ Strengthening your marriage through trials...
Between laundry, meals, and endless to-do lists, it can be easy to forget that God is right beside you in every moment. These gentle, Christ-centered affirmations are here to help you slow down, reconnect, and bring Him into the middle of your busy day.
✨ This episode is inspired by Episode 10 — “8 Simple Ways to Include God in Your Busy Daily Routine as a Christian Mom.” Together, they’ll remind you that faith doesn’t have to fit ...
Do you ever feel guilty for not spending “enough” time with God — like your schedule is too full for prayer, scripture, or quiet moments? You’re not alone, Mama.
In this episode, I’ll share 8 simple ways to include God in your busy daily routine — practical, grace-filled habits that bring His peace right into the middle of motherhood.
You’ll learn how to turn your ordinary moments into sacred ones, find calm in the chaos, and remem...
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Have you ever felt lost in your role as a mom and wondered who you are beyond the daily routines? If so, this episode is for you. These Christ-centered affirmations will help you reconnect with your true identity — not just as a mother, but as a beloved daughter of God.
Take a few quiet moments to breathe, release the pressure to “do it all,” and let these truths fill your heart with peace and purpose. You’ll walk away ...
Have you ever felt like motherhood has become your whole name—like you’re “mom” to everyone, but you’re not sure where you went? In this heartfelt episode, we’ll talk about what it truly means to rediscover who you are beyond your role, and how remembering your divine identity as a daughter of God can change everything about how you think, love, and live.
You’ll learn how understanding the difference between your identity and your ...
Hey Mama 💛 If your thoughts have been heavy lately, or if shame has been whispering that you’re not enough—this episode is for you.
Today we’re slowing down, taking a deep breath, and walking through faith-filled affirmations to help you renew your mind in Christ. Together, we’ll release negative thoughts, replace them with God’s truth, and remind our hearts that His grace is always greater.
You’ll hear gentle reminders that: ✨ Yo...
Hey Mama 💛 Do you ever catch yourself stuck in negative thinking? Maybe shame whispers that you’re not doing enough… or you’re falling short as a mom. I’ve been there too — and today, I want to help you see how God calls us to something greater.
In this episode, we’ll walk through how to renew your mind in Christ (Romans 12:2), recognize those sneaky lies that try to hold you down, and replace them with the positive truths God spe...
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