M Is for Mama Podcast

We’re back with the fan-favorite monthly install of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday in which listeners submit questions, and I answer in longer form than my usual WWKW slides on Instagram allow.

Today’s show centers around 2 themes that emerged from the questions submitted: outward appearance and earning an income from home. 

As always, I strive to approach every topic from a “what does the Bible say” approach, and neither of th...

In this episode, we dive right back into the deep waters of “Christians and Fertility” with a continued goal of bringing this topic under the magnifying glass of Scripture and historical Christianity. 

We both truly believe that when the goal is to say, “What does God’s Word say about this,” we will receive wisdom and conviction that is timely and effective. 

As we tackle topics like surrogacy and “family planning,” we hope t...

In this episode, Pastor Wit and I tackle one of my most requested topics: How to approach issues like childbearing, birth control, infertility, IVF, and so much more from a biblical perspective. 

Our goal is to equip, encourage, and exhort fellow believers to think about each of these topics from a place of prioritizing God’s Word, rather than cultural influences or man’s wisdom. 

We pray this episode is a useful tool to ever...

We’re diving back with part 2 of our 100 Things for Moms episode in honor of 100 WHOLE episodes of M Is for Mama (can’t believe it!).

In this one, we tackle top 10 snacks, dinners, habits I find helpful, and much more, 

My goal with these episodes is to show you how many ways there are to do motherhood well, not to tell you, you should only do it like I do. I hope you’ll be encouraged to look for ways that work well for you a...

As I contemplated the milestone of filming 100 episodes for a podcast that, 10 years ago, I couldn’t have even fathomed making even one episode for, I knew I wanted to pack as much value for moms as I could into one show. 

To that end, you will find my favorite Bible verses, top 10 family meals, things I would let go, hills I’ll die on, and so much more. 

Consider this your handy-dandy reference episode for the top 100 things...

In this episode, Jenn Witmer (Wit’s wife!), and I tunnel deep into the rabbit hole of feminism, the “tradwife” movement, and what it truly means to be given the responsibility of being the keeper of our homes. 

Along the way, we examine what God’s Word has to say about our roles at home as Christian women and why this standard must be our guide, regardless of how loud the voices of our world become. 

We also tackle the myth of a one-...

One of the biggest FAQs I receive weekly is how to tackle tough sexuality topics with our kids–one of the chief of which is pornography. 

Parents feel ill-equipped to handle this in an age-appropriate way. And yet, the world is more than eager to fill in the gaps and give our children images and words that aren’t appropriate for any age. 

In this episode, we tackle practical ways to equip parents with the tools they need to c...

If you’ve ever found yourself discouraged in motherhood and wondering where to look for help, today’s guest, Whitney Newby from Brighter Day Press, has written a Scripture-drenched devotional geared toward helping you answer that exact question. 

In this episode, we chat all things motherhood, including the fallacy of “doing it all” (nobody does) and how to change our mindset when we’re being bombarded by negativity from the wor...

One of my biggest FAQs is, “How do you survive and thrive when you have only littles?” Followed closely by, “How do you find balance and meet the needs of so many different ages when you’re mothering multiple stages?”  And finally, “How do you adjust to being needed less and losing some of your primary role in your kids’ lives as they age?”

Clearly, moms are hungry for solid principles on which to build their motherhood skills a...

Shaun and I are not huge Valentine’s folks, although neither are we the type who grumble about “manufactured holidays” and “forced love.” We typically view the holiday as a reason to get special treats for our kids and sneak in a yummy meal together. 

This year, though, Shaun thought it would be fun to make it a weekend away. 

And it was! But also, parts of it weren’t. 

And there were plenty of opportunities to both learn from our mis...

Welcome back to our monthly segment of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday—Podcast Style, where you ask me questions, and I tackle as many as I can in an episode. 

In this episode, we address what personality I identify with most, how to overcome feelings of failure and hopelessness, what it means to be a lukewarm Christian, and so much more! 

I hope you'll be edified, encouraged, and, yes, at least a little but entertained by t...

Have you ever found yourself crippled with fear or indecision when faced with a major life change or the prospect of an unknown outcome? 

If so, join the club!

The truth of the Christian life is we’re called to more than curling up in a ball of dread or allowing ourselves to get worked up in a tizzy of anxiety.

On the contrary, the Bible makes it very clear that, though we don’t know the outcome of our futures, we do know the Outco...

No matter on what side of the line you fall when it comes to issues like vaccines, birth protocols, hormonal contraceptives, and common pharmaceuticals, I hope we can all agree that knowing what the meds say about themselves is important to being able to make an informed decisions. 

This premise is the very foundation on which Alexandra has built her platform, Just The Inserts. 

Through her social media, free resources, a...

We’re back with this month’s edition of WWKW where I answer all your burning questions from how I maintain daily energy to thoughts on natural family planning to—super niche!—a clear breakdown of the rules for “the kitchen” in pickleball. 

Hope you enjoy this little smorgasbord of topics!

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“New year, new you” has a catchy ring. But what if it’s not your reality?

In this episode, I share some hard news from our family, as well as encourage you to find your strength in the Lord if 2025 already doesn’t feel like “your year,” or you feel like you’re still dragging the weight of sad circumstances from 2024 with you.

Take heart, friends. The Lord is neither surprised by nor apathetic about your struggles. And His strength ...

Join me as I wrap up 2024 with answers to your burning questions like… “What was your favorite food as a kid?”

Okay, yes. That was one of the lighter questions I got asked, but I also dive into how to address sibling squabbling and what my favorite things about having only littles were, among other things. 

I hope you enjoy this last WWKW, podcast style, for the year. Can’t wait to share more with you in the new year!

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On this episode, my pastor, whom I call Wit, tackles one of the biggest FAQs I’ve received over the last two years—the issue of whether modern Christian women should physically cover their heads, especially while in corporate worship. 

As always, he looks to Scripture as his guide and does a great job of addressing this sometimes contentious issue with clarity and compassion. 

We also talk about a biblical argument for the confiden...

Back by popular demand, my pastor, Rick Witmer (whom I call Wit), is on the podcast today to tackle some of your most pressing questions.

We start with one that’s relevant for this time of year: “Is it biblical to celebrate Christmas?”

And then, we move on to a biblical examination of why Christians worship on Sundays (instead of Saturdays) and what role Sabbath plays in the modern-day believer’s life. 

As you can see from the long...

If we’re honest, we all have something to be grateful for: breath in our bodies, sun on our faces, a warm bowl of soup in our bellies, the sound of our children laughing in the other room… 

And then there are the even more obvious reasons to be thankful: job promotions, new babies, wishes fulfilled.

But what about the things we don’t feel thankful for? Could there be any room for gratitude there? Any purpose or meaning behind the...