The Calm Core Mama™ Podcast

Welcome to Week 23 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we reflect on the development of your baby’s lungs and focus on the powerful truth found in Job 33:4: “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”

As your baby’s lungs begin to develop, we are reminded that it is God who breathes life into us. His breath sustains us both in every moment of this journey. Through thi...

Welcome to Week 22 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we reflect on the development of your baby’s nervous system, and focus on Psalm 121:8: "The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

As your baby’s nervous system develops and strengthens, God is surrounding you both with His protection and guidance. We will meditate on God’s protective care and peace, tru...

Welcome to Week 21 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we reflect on the growing sensitivity of your baby’s taste buds and the continual development of their body. We focus on Philippians 4:19, which reminds us that "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus."

As you nourish your body and your baby, this week’s meditation helps you connect wi...

Welcome to Week 20 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. In today’s meditation, we focus on the beauty of God’s creation as your baby’s gender becomes clear. Reflecting on Ephesians 2:10, we remember that "We are God’s masterpiece," and that your baby is uniquely and perfectly made in God’s image.

In this week’s meditation, we will embrace the uniqueness of your baby’s gender and purpose, trusting tha...

Welcome to Week 19 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. In this meditation, we focus on your baby’s developing kidneys, a key part of their growing body, and reflect on how God is our provider and sustainer. We meditate on Psalm 24:1, which reminds us that "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it."

Even in the unseen processes of development, God is meeting every need of your baby. This meditat...

Welcome to Week 18 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. In this meditation, we reflect on your baby’s growing eyelashes and eyebrows, and how every detail of their body is being beautifully formed by God. We meditate on Matthew 10:30, which reminds us that "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered."

As your baby’s eyelashes and eyebrows form, we take time to reflect on the intricacy and b...

Welcome to Week 17 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on your baby’s heartbeat becoming stronger, reflecting on Psalm 27:1, which says, "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?"

As your baby’s heartbeat strengthens, we meditate on God’s sustaining love, which beats through both your and your baby’s hearts. This meditation invites you to reflect on the powerful, ...

Welcome to Week 16 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the development of your baby’s muscles, reflecting on Philippians 4:13, which says, "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

As your baby’s muscles continue to strengthen, we meditate on how God empowers both of you with strength. This meditation invites you to reflect on the growing physical strength in your...

Welcome to Week 15 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the development of your baby’s sense of hearing, reflecting on John 10:27, which says, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."

As your baby’s sense of hearing begins to develop, we meditate on how God is speaking to both of you even now. This meditation invites you to reflect on the loving presence ...

Welcome to Week 14 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the development of your baby’s genitalia, reflecting on Jeremiah 1:5, which says, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you."

As your baby’s body continues to form and grow, we meditate on the unique and purposeful creation of your child. God has a divine purpose for your baby, and from the moment of conception, He has ...

Welcome to Week 13 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on your baby’s bone development, reflecting on 1 Corinthians 3:11, which says, "For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ."

As your baby’s bones begin to form and strengthen, we meditate on God as our unshakable foundation. This meditation invites you to reflect on how God is bui...

Welcome to Week 11 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the moment when your baby’s heartbeat becomes detectable, and reflect on the power of Psalm 34:18, which says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

As your baby’s heartbeat is now detectable, we meditate on the life-giving power of God and His presence within both you and your...

Welcome to Week 12 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the formation of your baby’s fingers and toes, reflecting on Luke 12:6, which says, "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God."

As your baby’s fingers and toes begin to take shape, we meditate on the truth that God knows every intricate detail of your baby’s development, just as H...

Welcome to Week 10 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the development of your baby’s eyes and reflect on Psalm 146:8, which reminds us that "The Lord opens the eyes of the blind." This verse invites us to reflect on how God opens both our physical and spiritual eyes to His purpose.

As your baby’s eyes begin to form, we meditate on God’s plan and purpose for your baby’s life, ...

Welcome to Week 9 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the development of your baby’s teeth and nails and reflect on Philippians 1:6, which reminds us that the good work God began in us will be brought to completion.

As your baby’s teeth and nails begin to form, we meditate on the completeness of God’s work, not only in your baby but also in you. This meditation invites you to trust in G...

Welcome to Week 8 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the development of your baby’s internal organs and reflect on Philippians 4:19, which reminds us that God will meet all our needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.

As your baby’s internal organs begin to develop, we meditate on how God provides for their growth and for you. This meditation invites you to reflect o...

Welcome to Week 7 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the development of your baby’s limb buds and reflect on Isaiah 40:29, which reminds us that God gives strength to the weary and power to the weak.

As your baby’s limbs begin to form, we meditate on the strength God provides, both for you and for your growing baby. This meditation invites you to connect with God’s gift of strength, tr...

Welcome to Week 6 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the beautiful development of your baby’s facial features and reflect on Psalm 139:14, which reminds us that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made by God.

As your baby begins to form its unique features, we meditate on the truth that God created your baby with intentionality, beauty, and purpose. This meditation encourages you to ...

Welcome to Week 5 of the Christian Week-by-Week Pregnancy Meditations series. This week, we focus on the miracle of your baby’s heart beginning to form. Based on Psalm 34:18, we meditate on how God is the Source of all life, and how His love fills and surrounds both you and your baby.

In this meditation, you’ll reflect on God’s heartbeat for you and your baby, feeling His presence within you, nurturing and protecting both of you. Th...