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  • Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad — Abbie Halberstadt, Mom of 10 Tells Us the Truth About Motherhood: EP 220

    Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad — Abbie Halberstadt, Mom of 10 Tells Us the Truth About Motherhood: EP 220
    2026/08/31
    This episode is going to challenge you in the best way. Kate and Rebecca sit down with Abbie Halberstadt — bestselling author, fitness instructor, homeschooling mama to ten kids including two sets of identical twins, and a Bible-believing Christian who desires to know God and make Him known. Abbie lives by a motto that has become a movement: hard is not the same thing as bad. And in this conversation she brings that message straight into the everyday wilderness of motherhood. From birth stories to biblical truth, from complaining to community, this episode is packed with the kind of honest, scripture-grounded wisdom that moms in every season need to hear. About Abbie: Abbie Halberstadt is a writer, fitness instructor, and homeschooling mother of ten children, including two sets of identical twins. She lives by the motto that “hard is not the same thing as bad” and loves encouraging women to dig deep in the everyday trials of motherhood for the treasures of joy and growth that are there in abundance. She, her husband Shaun, and their children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas. In This Episode: What it actually looks like to be open to however many kids the Lord has for you — and how Abbie ended up with tenBirth stories from a mom who has done it eight times including two sets of twins The trend on social media that prompted Abbie to write her first book M Is for Mama — a rebellion against mediocre motherhoodWhy hard is not the same thing as bad — and the scripture that backs it upThe real difference between venting and complaining — and how to know which one you are doingGo to the throne before the phone — a phrase that will stick with youWhy your children’s outcome is not your resume — and what the Bible actually promises about parentingWhat to do when you have a prodigal child and feel like God failed youWhy your family is your first community — and how to stop stepping over it looking for something elseThe one thing that saved Abbie in motherhood — and why it might not be what you expect Abbie’s Books: M Is for Mama — A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad You Bet Your Stretch Marks Find Abbie at misformama.net and @abbiehallberstadt on Instagram Connect With Us: gathermoms.com | @gathermoms | Join our Patreon at gathermoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook
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    58 分
  • Motherhood is Basically Survivor — And Here’s What’s Actually Saving Us: EP 219

    Motherhood is Basically Survivor — And Here’s What’s Actually Saving Us: EP 219
    2026/08/24

    A brand new season of Gather Moms is here and Kate and Rebecca are kicking things off with an honest conversation about the wilderness of motherhood and the things that have actually kept them going.

    Using Survivor as the perfect metaphor for mom life, because both involve keeping everyone fed, making sure they sleep, and managing someone who is probably going to throw something they introduce a question they will be asking every guest this season: What is in your helicopter drop?

    Beyond the spark vs. iced latte debates, they get real about what has actually saved them in motherhood. Counseling. A spouse who sees things differently. Walking. Bible study. Laughter. And a community of moms who show up when things get hard.

    In This Episode:

    • The helicopter drop question and what it reveals about what moms actually need
    • The real things that have saved them — counseling, community, laughter, Bible study, and more
    • A preview of the incredible guests coming this season
    • Hebrews 12 and why it frames everything about this season

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    Connect With Us:

    gathermoms.com | @gathermoms |resources, curriculum, and community at GatherMoms.com

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    46 分
  • What We Actually Should Be Praying for Our Kids This School Year: EP 218

    What We Actually Should Be Praying for Our Kids This School Year: EP 218
    2026/08/17

    We’re back, moms — and we came in hot.

    Kate and Rebecca are officially back from their summer break and kicking off the new school year with the reset every mom needs before September hits. First they are sharing their best summer stories — a canceled flight in Cabo, a family road trip prank involving a very unfortunate cat, a miniature Barbie birthday gift that has to be seen to be believed, and a hospital visit that came dangerously close to fulfilling one mom’s very specific bucket list dream.

    Then things get real. Because as we send our kids back into classrooms, sports teams, and friend groups this fall — the prayers we pray for them matter more than we think. Kate and Rebecca pull from an unlikely source — the book of Revelation — to challenge moms to stop praying only for the comfortable things and start praying for the things that actually shape who our kids are becoming.

    In This Episode:

    • Kate’s flight cancellation saga in Cabo — and why you need a Spanish speaker in your travel group
    • The Bradford family’s San Antonio vacation and the prank that almost went too far
    • The most creative birthday gift Kate has ever received and why miniature things are Rebecca’s love language
    • The elevator baby that almost made one mom’s bucket list dream come true
    • Why the book of Revelation is actually the perfect back to school guide
    • Culture is not neutral — it has a goal for your kids and we have to know what we’re up against
    • Everybody’s becoming someone — the choices our kids make now create who they are
    • Why we need to stop praying comfortable prayers and start praying character prayers
    • Worship is war — what we stare at becomes bigger, so let’s stare at Jesus
    • The September 30 Days of Prayer challenge on Gather Moms Patreon

    Resources Mentioned:

    The Daily Grace Co. Revelation Bible Study

    Gather Moms September School Prayers — join at gathermoms.com/Patreon starting September 1st

    Connect With Us:

    gathermoms.com | @gathermoms |resources, curriculum, and community at GatherMoms.com

    Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

    Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook

    Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook
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    47 分
  • Cool Mom Summer – Moms of Summer: EP 217

    Cool Mom Summer – Moms of Summer: EP 217
    2026/05/25
    What kind of summer mom are you? In this episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off with a little nostalgia, a lively game of “pick your side,” and then dive into the summer mom types that every woman will recognize — in herself and in her friends. Whether you’re the Pool Mom, the Survival Mode Mom, or somewhere in between, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to be someone you’re not and lean into the mom God actually made you to be. In This Episode Kate and Rebecca play Pick Your Side (watermelon or sweet corn? pool or beach? sunscreen or… let em burn?) before breaking down seven summer mom types — the gifts each one brings, the watch-outs to keep in mind, and the grace that covers all of it. Plus, they share an exciting new prayer initiative launching June 1 that every mom can participate in no matter what her summer looks like. The 7 Moms of Summer The Pool Mom Always packed, always ready. Her kids are tan by June and she has strong opinions about swim lessons. Her gift is consistency and comfort — she creates a home base her kids return to all summer long. Her watch out: intentionality still matters even when the location never changes. The Enrichment Mom Reading logs meet tie dye in her house. The summer bridge workbooks are already ordered. Her gift is that her kids never stop growing — summer is just a more colorful version of the school year. Her watch out: not everything has to be a lesson. Sometimes a popsicle is just a popsicle. The Experience Mom She is collecting memories and the camera roll proves it. Road trips, national parks, family reunions — she starts planning next summer before this one is over. Her gift is raising kids with wonder and a wide world. Her watch out: not every moment has to be a highlight reel. The drive there counts too. The Home Base Mom Her house is the neighborhood hub. Fully stocked snack drawer, sprinkler in the backyard, door always open. Her gift is belonging — that open door is a ministry. Her watch out: she can start to feel like the whole summer runs through her and forget to fill her own cup. The Structured Mom Camp is scheduled, meals are planned, the rhythm is on the fridge. She engineered her summer to not have chaos — and she is not apologizing for it. Her gift is that her kids feel safe and regulated. Her watch out: when the plan falls apart, grace and flexibility matter more than the schedule. The Go-With-The-Flow Mom The plan happens at 9am. Sometimes 10. Some days are spontaneous magic, some days are a little feral, and she is okay with both. Her gift is raising adaptable, present kids. Her watch out: a little rhythm goes a long way — even just one loose anchor for the day. The Survival Mode Mom She is doing her best and that is enough. There is screen time and drive-through lunches and days she just needs everyone to be okay. Her gift is love — full stop. Her watch out: if survival mode is every day all summer, it might be worth asking what she actually needs. The Heart of the Episode Whatever mom you are — be THAT mom. God created you with your specific personality, your disposition, your gifts, and your limits to be your kids’ mom. Not someone else’s mom. Not the mom you follow on Instagram. Theirs. That is not an accident. That is a calling. Summer in the Psalms — Starting June 1 No matter what kind of summer mom you are, you can be a praying mom this summer. Summer’s slower mornings and longer evenings give us more margin than the school year — and we want to help you use it. Join us for Summer in the Psalms, a prayer initiative launching June 1. (Details shared in episode — stay tuned for how to participate!)t the Moms of Summer — the pool mom, the home mom, the zoo mom, the teacher mom. Which one are you? Come back and find out! Resources, curriculum, and community at GatherMoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook
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    29 分
  • Best Summer Ever Starts Here – Moms of Summer: EP 216

    Best Summer Ever Starts Here – Moms of Summer: EP 216
    2026/05/18
    Summer is almost here — and if we’re honest, it’s a little bit of everything. Slower mornings and pool days on one hand, no schedule and sweaty chaos on the other. In this episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off the Gather Moms Summer Series by talking about what actually makes or breaks a mom’s summer — and how to set yourself up for a season you’ll actually enjoy. In This Episode We’re breaking down 5 ways moms accidentally ruin their own summer (relatable, we promise) — and flipping each one into a practical mindset shift that leads to a cooler, calmer, more present summer for you and your family. 5 Ways to Have a Miserable Summer (Don’t Do These) Plan every second — Over-scheduling leads to burnout and missed moments. The pressure to create “the best summer ever” can cause moms to plan the magic right out of it.Scroll through everyone else’s summer — Social media becomes a highlight reel of perfect vacations and picture-perfect kids. Comparison is the thief of July.Let every day be a total free-for-all — Zero routine leads to overwhelm for moms and kids. No structure = everyone spiraling by 10am.Never say no to a single invitation — Summer fills up fast with BBQs, playdates, camps, and family gatherings. People-pleasing your way through the season is a fast track to exhaustion.Do it all yourself — The invisible mental load of summer — the planning, the entertaining, the refereeing — without help or margin leads straight to mom burnout. 5 Ways to Keep Your Cool This Summer Plan the anchors, not every hour — Pick 2-3 anchor moments each week and let the rest breathe. The best memories usually happen in the margins.Curate your feed or put the phone down — Someone else’s beach vacation isn’t a grade on your summer. Your kids will remember your presence, not your Pinterest board.Keep a loose rhythm, not a rigid schedule — Same wake time, quiet time, and basic flow gives both kids and moms the predictability they need. Structure isn’t the enemy of fun — it’s what makes fun sustainable.Learn your “yes” limit and protect it — A rested mom is a present mom. Give yourself permission to protect a few slow days this summer.Delegate, involve, and let go of the standard — Get your kids involved in the planning, lunches, and cleanup. Ask for help. Summer was never meant to be a solo performance. A Note for Your Soul The slower pace of summer is actually an invitation. It’s a chance to spend more time with God — in prayer, in the Word, in stillness. Don’t miss it. Be sure to check out our Summer in the Psalms series for a simple, beautiful way to stay rooted this season. Next Week on Gather MomsWe’re talking about the Moms of Summer — the pool mom, the home mom, the zoo mom, the teacher mom. Which one are you? Come back and find out!resources, curriculum, and community at GatherMoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook
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    31 分
  • You Aren’t Alone in Your Motherhood, God Gave You a Guide: EP 215

    You Aren’t Alone in Your Motherhood, God Gave You a Guide: EP 215
    2026/05/04

    It’s here. The finale. And yes — we finally dropped the jingle.

    To close out the Bible Moms season Kate and Rebecca recap every single woman they’ve covered this season, share some of the most moving listener responses from the series, and remind every mom listening of the one thing that ties all 12 stories together: God doesn’t make mistakes, and He placed you exactly where you are on purpose.

    From Eve in the garden to Lydia’s living room — 12 women, hundreds of years of history, and one very consistent God who showed up for every single one of them. And he’s showing up in your home too.

    Oh — and the jingle they’ve been teasing since the beginning of the season? It finally arrived. And it’s catchy. Really catchy.

    In This Episode

    • A full recap of every Bible Mom covered this season and what she taught us
    • Listener responses that will genuinely move you — including a single mom, a stay at home mom, and everything in between
    • Why your home is your first ministry — not a consolation prize
    • How the metanarrative of Scripture is still being written right now, in your house, through your ordinary moments
    • The long-awaited Bible Moms jingle — courtesy of Claude and Suno AI
    • What’s coming this summer: Summer in Psalms

    The 12 Bible Moms of the Season Eve, Sarah, Leah, Jochebed, Rahab, Bathsheba, Anna, Salome, Mary Magdalene, Lois & Eunice, Lydia — and the mother hen himself, Jesus.

    Scripture Genesis 1:27 — Created in his image, male and female Luke 13 — Jesus as the mother hen gathering her chicks Throughout — the metanarrative of God’s story

    What’s Next Summer fun episodes are coming — followed by Summer in Psalms, a new series praying through the Psalms together all summer long. Stay tuned.

    Free Bible Giveaway No Bible? No problem. Gather Moms would love to send you one — find the link in the show notes.

    Connect with Gather Moms GatherMoms.com

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    36 分
  • Jesus Had the Heart of a Mom First: EP 214

    Jesus Had the Heart of a Mom First: EP 214
    2026/04/27

    We’re in the home stretch — and this episode might be the most unexpected one yet.

    As the Bible Moms series winds down, Kate and Rebecca play the most fun trivia game of the season (Jochebed’s theme song is Let It Go and we will not be taking questions), before landing on the woman — or rather, the Person — behind every mother’s heart.

    In Luke 13, Jesus compares himself to a hen gathering her chicks under her wings. That image didn’t come from nowhere. The longing you feel to pull your kids close, to protect them, to keep them safe? Jesus had it first. And he hardwired it into you.

    In This Episode

    • Bible Moms trivia that will make you want to binge the whole series
    • Luke 13: what Jesus reveals about his own heart through the image of a mother hen
    • Why your instinct to gather, protect, and intercede for your kids mirrors the heart of God
    • What to do when your kids walk into something you can’t control
    • Psalm 91 as a prayer for every overwhelmed mom
    • What’s coming this summer: Summer in Psalms

    Scripture Luke 13 — Jesus laments over Jerusalem; the hen and her chicks Psalm 91:1–4 — shelter, feathers, wings, and faithful promises

    What’s Next Summer in Psalms is coming — a new seasonal series to keep you tethered to the Word all summer long. Stay tuned.

    Connect with Gather Moms Find all resources, curriculum, and community at GatherMoms.com

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    34 分
  • God Didn’t Wait for Her to Quit Her Job | Lydia of Philippi EP: 213

    God Didn’t Wait for Her to Quit Her Job | Lydia of Philippi EP: 213
    2026/04/20
    Is the holiest, best Christian mom a stay at home mom? Depending on your context, this may be the messaging you have heard and maybe struggled with. It might be that you love your job, you need to help your family financially, or you are a better mom when you work outside of the home. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca travel to Greece, literally and biblically, to meet Lydia of Thyatira: a wealthy, immigrant entrepreneur, a dealer of purple cloth, and the woman whose home became the first church in all of Europe. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use your ordinary life, your career, your open door, your willingness to just show up, Lydia’s story is your answer. And if you’ve ever felt the sting of the working mom vs. stay-at-home mom debate, this episode will settle something in you. Because God didn’t wait for Lydia to close her business before He opened her heart. Her influence and resources were the very things that God used to reach a people group and provide the space for them to meet as a church. TAKEAWAYS FOR MOMS God opens hearts that are faithfully showing up. Lydia was already meeting, already praying, already seeking — and God met her there. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Keep showing up.The working mom vs. stay-at-home mom debate is not a Bible debate. Lydia was a businesswoman, an entrepreneur, and an immigrant — and God never asked her to be otherwise. The question scripture asks is: whose kingdom are you building with what you have?Your house needs you — and people need your house. Lydia didn’t just get saved; she opened her home. The first church in Europe started because someone was willing to say come in. You don’t need a perfect house. You need an open door.God goes ahead of you to prepare hearts. Before Paul ever arrived at that riverside, God had already been preparing Lydia. You are not the only one working in your children’s and your community’s lives. God goes before you.Faithfulness in your specific arena is holy work. Different arena, same consecration. Whether you’re running a business or running carpool, the question is the same — are you placing it at the feet of Jesus? SCRIPTURES REFERENCED Acts 16:11–15 — Paul’s vision to go to Macedonia; meeting Lydia at the riverside in PhilippiActs 16:40 — Paul and Silas leave prison and return to Lydia’s house, where the church had gatheredPhilippians — Paul’s “love letter” to the church at Philippi, the very church that started in Lydia’s home EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Opening: Lydia, consecration, and the working mom debate06:00 — Welcome to Episode 213 + where we are in the New Testament story08:30 — Moving from the Middle East to Europe: Paul’s second missionary journey14:00 — Greece! Kate and Rebecca share their very different Greek vacation stories21:00 — The city of Philippi + why there was no synagogue (and what that tells us)26:00 — Meet Lydia: immigrant, entrepreneur, seller of purple — and what that means33:00 — The snail dye, purple cloth, and why royalty wore it (yes, really)38:00 — God opens her heart + her whole household gets baptized43:00 — Lydia prevails upon Paul to stay at her house (the Greek hospitality energy is real)48:00 — The slave girl, Paul in prison, and the earthquake — what happens while Paul is at Lydia’s53:00 — The first church in Europe starts in Lydia’s living room58:00 — Working mom vs. stay-at-home mom: what does the Bible actually say?1:04:00 — Your house needs you — and people need your house1:10:00 — Application: sharing the overflow of your faith with your family RESOURCES MENTIONED Family Values — Gather Moms curriculum for teaching core values in the homeMoms Let’s Talk — Gather Moms curriculum for intentional faith conversations with your kidsFootsteps of Paul Tour — Rebecca’s Greece trip (highly recommend for the tzatziki alone) Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook
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    41 分