Have you ever been so overwhelmed that even praying felt hard? The kind of heavy where you know God is good, but your mind can’t keep up with your heart?

In this episode of The Warrior Mama Podcast, Bethany shares what God taught her in one of those seasons. With eight children, health challenges, and more on her plate than most could imagine, she asked God how to keep moving forward when it all felt like too much. His response was simple but powerful: build an altar.

She takes us back to Joshua 4, where God told the Israelites to gather stones from the Jordan River as a reminder of His faithfulness. Bethany began doing the same in her own life, collecting stones of Scripture, answered prayers, and moments where God showed up in quiet ways. Those reminders became anchors when the overwhelm tried to take over.

This conversation is for the mom who wants to feel grounded again. It’s a reminder that when life feels heavy, God hasn’t gone anywhere. You can build your own altar right where you are, remembering the ways He’s already been faithful.

If you’ve been longing for peace and perspective in the middle of the busy, this episode will meet you there.

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What do you do when you’ve been praying and it feels like God isn’t moving? When you’re waiting on Him to act, and it seems like He’s quiet? Bethany talks about what it really looks like to wait on the Lord with strength and courage when you can’t see or understand his plan.

Through Psalm 27, she shares how she’s learning to anchor her heart in God’s promises instead of her emotions. This isn’t about pretending the waiting is easy but instead it’s about holding on to hope when the answers haven’t come yet.

Bethany opens up about her own seasons of frustration and the temptation to take control when God feels silent. She explores how our desire for self-sufficiency can pull us away from trust, and how courage starts to grow when we fix our eyes back on Him.

If you’re in a season where it feels like nothing is happening, this episode will remind you that waiting isn’t wasted. God is working, even when you can’t see it—and there’s strength to be found right there in the waiting.

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What does it really take to co-parent well, raise children with intention, and keep your marriage strong? Bethany and Troy break it down. They share the real story of working together as parents, navigating strengths and weaknesses, and raising their children with purpose.

They explore questions every parent wonders: Are we the only ones parenting this way? Are we messing things up? They reflect on their journey, including whether they planned to have eight kids and how their focus on discipline and behavior has shifted as God has reshaped their perspective.

Bethany and Troy also discuss their long-term vision for parenting, why the heart matters more than behavior, and how to cultivate a home environment that encourages growth and understanding. They share insights on avoiding the trap of treating children as “products” and instead guiding them with love and intentionality.

This episode is a heartfelt, real conversation on marriage, co-parenting, and the everyday realities of raising a family

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today Bethany is talking about something every mom wrestles with at some point — how do I steward this season with my children, and how do I do it well?

Bethany shares what it’s looked like for her to trust that God gave her the exact children she was meant to raise — no mistakes, no mix-ups.

This conversation is an invitation to see motherhood through God’s eyes and to remember that our role isn’t to perfect our kids or keep up with everyone else, but to guide them toward Jesus. We talk about what it means to weave faith into everyday life, to pray with real dependence, and to equip our kids to stand strong in a world that pulls at their hearts.

If you’ve been feeling stretched, uncertain, or just in need of a reminder that you were chosen on purpose for your family, this episode will steady you in truth and point you back to the heart of God.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares the story behind the Warrior Mama Podcast — how God gave her the name, what it represents, and why this message matters for every mother navigating both the challenges and joys of motherhood.

She explains that being a warrior mama isn’t about striving or perfection. It’s about recognizing that motherhood is a spiritual calling. One where God equips, strengthens, and stands beside you in every moment. Bethany reminds listeners that God has already given them the victory, and through Him, they can parent from peace instead of pressure.

Bethany breaks down the nine foundational truths of warrior motherhood that will guide the podcast. She shows how each truth comes from Scripture and applies to real, everyday moments — from feeling weary to standing firm when life feels chaotic.

Throughout the episode, Bethany highlights Scriptures that inspire and strengthen mothers, including Ephesians 6:10–18, which calls us to put on the full armor of God, Isaiah 41:10, a reminder that He is with us and will strengthen us, and 2 Corinthians 2:14, showing that we are already walking in Christ’s victory, even in the hard days of motherhood.

This episode invites mothers to see themselves as equipped and empowered through God, to parent with confidence, and to trust his presence in every moment.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany understands how heavy and messy certain seasons of motherhood can feel. Maybe you’re in one right now, feeling worn down, unsure, or even questioning if you like being a mom at all. You’re not the only one, and you’re not alone. Motherhood can feel overwhelming, but there is work God is doing in you, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

In this episode, Bethany shares her own experience walking through seasons she hasn’t always loved and the honest emotions that come with them. She encourages you to return to the Lord, asking how you can delight in him even in the midst of mess and doubt. She gently reminds us that softening our hearts, leaning into God’s care, and trusting his guidance can make even the hardest seasons feel manageable.

There’s hope here for every mom who feels defeated or unsure. Bethany’s words are an invitation to pause, connect with God, and see his presence in your life, right where you are.

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Welcome back to The Kitchen Table with Bethany. Bethany reflects on the struggles of motherhood, including the fear, anxiety, and pressure that come from focusing too much on outcomes. She shares how she realized that comparing herself and her children to others kept her trapped in a cycle of performance instead of connection.

Bethany shares a word picture God placed in her life: she had hoped for Bradford pear trees but ended up with an oak shrub instead. Initially frustrated, she came to see that God was teaching her an important lesson. Just as an oak takes time to grow, children also develop according to God’s timing. Parenting isn’t about controlling the outcome or performing perfectly—it’s about creating the right environment, supporting growth, and trusting God’s plan for each child.

Bethany reflects on the freedom that comes when parents release comparison and fear and focus on the process rather than performance. She encourages parents to stop measuring themselves against others, trust God’s work in their children, and give their kids time and care as they grow.

Bethany’s story offers encouragement for parents who feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or uncertain, reminding them that God’s plan for their children is unique.

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Welcome back to the Kitchen Table. For the next few episodes, we’re exploring what it looks like to see our children through God’s eyes and let that shape our motherhood.

It’s easy to get caught up in “product thinking,” focusing on milestones, outcomes, or trying to fix every struggle. But our children are not projects—they are God’s handiwork, growing and changing in his timing. Even the hardest kids are fully known, fully loved, and fully committed to by Him, and we get to partner with Him rather than carry the weight alone.

Shifting to process thinking over product thinking softens the pressure, frees us from unnecessary guilt, and helps us trust God’s work in their hearts. As we lean into His truths and commit to praying for our children each day, we can parent with a kingdom perspective that brings peace and brings glory to God.

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