Christmas isn’t always peaceful — and Matthew’s birth story of Jesus proves that God is still at work when fear, disruption, and uncertainty are present.

In this Christmas devotional episode of The Christian Mom Reset, we read the birth of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew, and this is not a quiet or cozy Christmas story.

If motherhood or this season has felt heavy, unpredictable, or spiritually disorienting, this episode will help you recognize God’s guidance even when peace might feel absent. You’ll be reminded that God’s protection and purposes are often unfolding beneath the surface — even when the plan keeps changing.

📖 Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-2:23

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If you're a Christian mom feeling the pull of a busy Christmas season but find yourself longing for something deeper and more anchored in God's Word, this episode will help you slow down, breathe and refocus on Jesus.

Instead of going through the Christmas motions, you'll be guided into the birth story of Jesus as written in the book of Luke and a short reflection and prayer so that you can reconnect with God and His Word, and recenter your heart on Jesus in a season that can sometimes feel overwhelming.

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Are you feeling stuck while waiting for God to answer the prayers you long for Him to say "Yes" to? In this episode, Amber Rodriguez shares how she navigated seasons of waiting, learned to trust God's timing, and found clarity and peace. You'll hear practical steps to reset your mama heart and strengthen your faith while you wait.

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If Thanksgiving is feeling rushed, stressful or a little chaotic this year, this episode will help you slow down and re-center your heart on God's peace. And you will learn 5 biblical gratitude truths that can transform the way you experience Thanksgiving this year, anchor you, calm you and help you see your kids and this season through a gentler more eternal lens.

Gratitude helps us to cherish what's here now, trust God with what's ahead, and rest in the truth that He is the one constant that we can depend on.

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In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life update from the middle of my own Christian mom reset — sickness, undone laundry, disrupted routines, and all. But instead of spiraling or feeling overwhelmed, I’m walking in peace because I have rhythms that help me reconnect with God no matter what life looks like.

If you’ve been craving spiritual clarity, calm, and grace in your own motherhood journey, this episode will speak right to your heart.

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In this episode, I’m chatting with mom of five and scripture-lover Claudia Beiler about purposefully saturating your heart, mind and home with God’s word as a Christian mom. We talk about why memorizing Scripture matters, simple ways to weave Bible memory into your home (even when you feel like you don’t have time), and how it transforms your heart and your family life when your home is saturated with His truth instead of the world's.

If you’ve been feeling distracted, weary, or distant from God’s word, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, refocus, and fall back in love with scripture.

🔗 Links mentioned:

- Evening scripture being read with gently music

- Scripture Songs Playlist

- Scripture set to gentle folk music

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Welcome to the beginning of Sacred Shifts, a miniseries about those profound moments when our hearts and minds are realigned by God. These episodes will come out in their own timing, whenever the Holy Spirit uncovers a sacred shift to share.

In this first episode, I'm sharing about those moments that change the way we see life and God's hand in it. Seasons come and go, and with them, our perspective, our prayers and our faith grow in ways we sometimes only notice in hindsight.

This episode is about trusting God's timing, embracing the rhythms of life, and remembering that the challenges we face are temporary, but the lessons and growth last forever.

Don't you just love getting a new Bible? There's something uniquely exciting about opening it up and exploring all that it offers. When I've chosen the best Bible for my daily quiet time it's been like an invitation to dive deeper into God's word. But I've also made the mistake of choosing one that didn't quite fit – and I'll share that story with you.

In this episode, I'm walking you through a practical, three-question framework to help you select the best Bible translation for your quiet time. Whether you're new to Bible study or simply looking for a fresh translation, this episode will help you choose one that is both doctrinally sound and perfect for where you're at in your walk with God right now.

Resources Mentioned:

Blue Letter Bible Tutorial Page

Women’s NIV Study Bible (affiliate link)