What if growing closer to Jesus in motherhood isn't about finding more time—but inviting Him into the time you already have?

In this episode, Bethany sits down with author Chelsey DeMatteis to talk about her book, Mercy in the Margin: 52 Devotions to Encounter Jesus in the Mix-Up, Mess-Up, and Marvelous Moments of Motherhood.

Chelsey shares how motherhood taught her that meeting with God doesn't require a perfect quiet time, an uninterrupted schedule, or another thing added to your to-do list. God's mercy meets moms right in the middle of ordinary days—in rocking chairs, messy kitchens, overwhelming moments, and even the times when you feel like you're about to lose it.

Together, Bethany and Chelsey discuss releasing the pressure to be the perfect mom, recognizing your limits, trusting God with your children's futures, and finding meaningful friendships that help hold you up when motherhood gets heavy.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to find margin with God without adding another thing to your schedule
• Why God wants to meet you in both the mundane and messy moments of motherhood
• How to release guilt and shame when you reach your limits
• Why you don't have to carry the responsibility for your child's entire future
• How motherhood can teach you to recognize and trust God's voice
• Why meaningful friendships are essential when motherhood gets heavy

You don't have to create more margin for God before He meets with you. His mercy is already present in the middle of your everyday life.

Slow down. Receive His mercy. Walk with Jesus.

FOLLOW CHELSEY DEMATTEIS

Website: https://chelseydematteis.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.dematteis/

Living With Less Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-with-less-podcast/id1450217627

Mercy in the Margin: https://chelseydematteis.com/mercy-in-the-margin

ABOUT THE WARRIOR MAMA PODCAST

The Warrior Mama Podcast helps mothers connect the truth of the gospel to the everyday realities of raising children. Through biblical encouragement, practical teaching, and honest conversations, Bethany Kimsey helps mothers parent with confidence, peace, grace, and purpose.

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🎟️ Be The Voice: Lifted — The Warrior Mama Podcast Tour

Bethany is taking the Warrior Mama Podcast on the road — 8 cities this fall, 8 cities this spring. Join women from across the country for practical biblical teaching, authentic community, worship, prayer, and encouragement to help you walk confidently in your calling as a mom.

Grab your tickets: https://warriormotherhood.ticketspice.com/be-the-voice-lifted

What if bedtime fears could become an opportunity to teach your child how to trust God?

In this episode, Bethany sits down with her daughter-in-law Chloe to share the story behind Sleeping Fearless, a children's book created to help kids face fear, worry, and anxiety with the truth of God's Word.

Born from Bethany's own experience helping her children through difficult bedtimes, Sleeping Fearless pairs common childhood fears with seven promises from Scripture. Bethany and Chloe discuss why the goal isn't to teach children never to feel afraid, but to give them biblical tools to bring their fears to Jesus and learn to trust Him.

Together, they share the heart behind the book, the meaning woven throughout Chloe's illustrations, and practical ways parents can use Scripture and prayer to help their children rest in God's promises.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The story behind Sleeping Fearless and the Scripture pillowcase that inspired it
• Why children don't need to "get over" fear—they need to learn what to do with it
• How to help your child respond to worry and anxiety with God's Word
• Practical ways to teach children to pray Scripture
• The meaning behind the oak tree woven throughout Sleeping Fearless
• How the book became the beginning of the Big Truths for Little Ears series

You can't remove every fear your child will face, but you can teach them where to turn when fear comes.

Speak truth. Pray Scripture. Teach them to trust Him.

SLEEPING FEARLESS

Book: https://bethanykimsey.co/products/sleeping-fearless

Fear Less Pillowcase: https://bethanykimsey.co/products/fear-less-pillowcase

ABOUT THE WARRIOR MAMA PODCAST

The Warrior Mama Podcast helps mothers connect the truth of the gospel to the everyday realities of raising children. Through biblical encouragement, practical teaching, and honest conversations, Bethany Kimsey helps mothers parent with confidence, peace, grace, and purpose.

FOLLOW BETHANY KIMSEY

Website: https://www.bethanykimsey.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanykimsey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethanypkimsey

🎟️ Be The Voice: Lifted — The Warrior Mama Podcast Tour

Bethany is taking the Warrior Mama Podcast on the road — 8 cities this fall, 8 cities this spring. Join women from across the country for practical biblical teaching, authentic community, worship, prayer, and encouragement to help you walk confidently in your calling as a mom.

Grab your tickets: https://warriormotherhood.ticketspice.com/be-the-voice-lifted