Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast

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In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most misunderstood passages in all of Scripture — Genesis 3 — and tackling a question that so many Christian mamas have carried in secret: is childbirth pain actually God's punishment for Eve's sin?

This is a topic I've been wanting to bring to this podcast for a long time, because the way we answer it shapes everything — how we feel about our bodies, how we prepare for birth, and how we understand God's heart toward us as mothers. If you've ever felt like your pain in labor was somehow your fault, or wondered whether trusting God means just accepting suffering, this episode is going to bring you so much freedom.

Whether you're in your first trimester just starting to think about birth, deep in preparation and wrestling with fear, or somewhere in postpartum still processing your experience — this episode is full of truth, hope, and encouragement for wherever you are.

In this episode, I share:

📖 What Genesis 3 actually says — and what it doesn't — about women, pain, and the fall

🌿 The Hebrew meaning behind "I will greatly multiply your pain" and why it changes everything

💛 Why your birth experience is not a measure of your faith or your relationship with God

✝️ The very first gospel promise spoken in Scripture — and why it was spoken before anything else

👶 How Genesis 3 is ultimately a story of redemption, not condemnation, for you as a mama

Scripture Shared:

 "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel. To the woman he said, 'I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children.'" — Genesis 3:15–16 (ESV) 

Mentioned in this episode:

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Schedule a Private Coaching Call

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

📞 Free 15-Minute Discovery Call: Schedule your no-obligation consultation with me today! I would LOVE to connect with you.

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

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In this episode, I'm sitting down with returning guest Dr. Victoria Adeeb—a pelvic floor therapist who just delivered a 10-pound baby unmedicated with no tearing—to hear the full story of how she prepared physically, emotionally, and spiritually for what she calls her "dream birth."

But here's what makes Victoria's story so powerful: even with all her professional knowledge and preparation, her journey required deep surrender, spiritual wrestling with waiting on God's timing, and learning that His sovereignty is both tender and trustworthy—especially when birth doesn't unfold on your timeline.

Whether you're preparing for an unmedicated birth, feeling overwhelmed by all the "what ifs," struggling with the waiting season past your due date, or simply needing encouragement that God is present in every contraction—this episode will meet you right where you are with honesty, hope, and practical wisdom.

In this episode, Victoria shares:

🙏 Her spiritual journey from not wanting children to surrendering to God's calling to motherhood 

💪 How she prepared her pelvic floor and deep core for nearly 2 years before pregnancy (and what she'd do differently) 

✝️ The emotional and spiritual prep work her doula assigned—and why it was the hardest part 

⏰ Going past 40 weeks and learning to trust God's timing when everyone expected baby early 

🕯️ Laboring at home with worship, prayer, and her husband reading Scripture over her during pushing 

👶 The sacred moment her 10 lb 2 oz son was born at 7:25 AM—a "wink from God" she didn't see coming 

💔 Her honest postpartum reality: breastfeeding struggles, pelvic floor symptoms, and learning to rest (even as a professional) 

🦋 Why grace abounds when the ideal isn't realized—and how that's transformed her work with clients

Scripture Shared: 

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." – Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)

Mentioned in this episode: 

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Schedule a Private Coaching Call

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

❤️‍🩹 Better Women’s Health - Visit Dr.Victoria Adeeb’s Practice

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In this episode, I'm exploring one of the most misunderstood aspects of birth: why some women experience very little pain in labor while others experience a lot—and why neither experience says anything about your strength, your preparation, or your faith.

As a doula, I've witnessed labor pain exist on an incredibly wide spectrum. I've supported mamas who describe contractions as intense but manageable, women who feel completely overwhelmed by early labor, and others who are genuinely shocked by how little pain they experience. And here's what I've learned: two women can prepare equally well, labor in similar environments, and deeply desire the same birth—but still experience labor very differently. That doesn't mean one did it better. It means bodies are different, and the labor story God has for each of us is beautifully unique.

Whether you're preparing for birth, reflecting on a past experience, or struggling with comparison and shame—this episode is for you. My hope is that it brings relief, replaces comparison with understanding, and reminds you that your birth story stands on its own before the Lord.

In this episode, I share:

🌸 Why labor pain exists on such a wide spectrum (and the physical, hormonal, and emotional factors at play)

 💭 How comparison sneaks in after birth—and the questions that can steal our peace

 ✝️ Why faith doesn't remove sensation, but it does change how we perceive it

 💪 The truth about strength: why choosing pain relief is not weakness but wisdom in some circumstances

Scripture Shared: 

"Let each one test his own work, for each will have to bear his own load." – Galatians 6:4-5 (ESV)

Mentioned in this episode:

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Schedule a Private Coaching Call

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

🎧 Episode 26: Learn more about virtual birth support with me

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

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In this episode, Veronica shares the powerful story of her redemptive home birth after cesarean—and how prayer warriors, faithful preparation, and ultimate surrender to God's plan transformed her birth experience from trauma to triumph.

After a 33-hour labor ending in an emergency c-section with her first, Veronica found herself pregnant again while still healing—physically and emotionally. Despite dealing with severe allergies, exhaustion from caring for a toddler, and the weight of past birth trauma, she felt God calling her toward a different path. Late into her third trimester, she made the bold decision to switch from hospital care to planning a home birth VBAC.

Whether you're considering a VBAC, processing your own cesarean experience, wrestling with the decision between hospital and home birth, or simply needing encouragement that God can redeem your birth story—this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you that His plans are always greater than our own.

In this episode, Veronica shares:

🙏 How prayer support from family in Washington, Florida, Ukraine, and even Africa covered her birth 

🏡 The moment  when she decided to pursue home birth despite her husband's initial hesitation 

💪 Moving from type-A control (spreadsheets and rigid plans) to peaceful surrender 

🌊 Laboring in water and experiencing the redemptive birth she prayed for 

✨ How every specific prayer she made for this birth was answered by God's grace 

🩺 Navigating a challenging postpartum infection with gratitude and faith

Scripture Shared: 

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." – Romans 8:28 (NIV)

Mentioned in this episode: 

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

📞 Free 15-Minute Discovery Call: Schedule your no-obligation consultation with me today! I would LOVE to connect with you.

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

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Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one birth story at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!

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In this bonus episode, I'm stepping away from our regular programming to celebrate something that has me completely in awe — one full year of the Faith Over Fear podcast. I didn't want to let this milestone pass without pausing to acknowledge what God has done, say a genuine thank you to this community, and share something special to mark the occasion.

I started this podcast with nothing but obedience and a whole lot of trust that the Lord would fill in the gaps. What He has done since that first episode — the mamas He has reached, the messages I never expected to receive — is more than I could have imagined. This anniversary is not a celebration of me. It is a celebration of His faithfulness.

Whether you've been here since episode one or just found this podcast recently — this episode is my thank you to you.

Mentioned in this episode:

✨ One-Year Anniversary Giveaway — Enter to win a free deck of Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: ENTER HERE!

💛 Shop the Christian Birth Affirmation Cards — for yourself, as a baby shower gift, or for the birth worker in your life: SHOP HERE!

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In this episode, I'm walking you through the emotional stages of labor—not just what happens physically, but the powerful emotional signposts that help you and your birth team know exactly where you are in the process and how to respond with confidence instead of fear.

This framework, inspired by Penny Simkin's incredible work, has transformed how I support families as a doula and childbirth educator. Understanding these emotional patterns can bring so much peace and clarity to what might otherwise feel scary or confusing—whether you're the one giving birth or supporting someone you love through labor.

Whether you're pregnant and preparing for birth, planning to support your spouse/sister/friend through labor, or simply want to understand the beautiful design of the birth process, this episode will equip you with practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement for the journey ahead.

In this episode, I share:

🌸 How to recognize the emotional signposts of early labor (and why ignoring it might be your best strategy!) 

💭 What happens emotionally during active labor and why silence doesn't mean something's wrong 

🙏 Understanding transition—when "I can't do this" actually means you're almost there 

✨ How the pushing stage brings renewed purpose (even through exhaustion) 

💛 Practical tips for birth partners at each stage—from encouraging rest to avoiding too many questions 

📖 Why wisdom for labor comes from both preparation AND prayer

Scripture Shared: 

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." – James 1:5 (ESV)

Mentioned in this episode: 

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Schedule a Private Coaching Call

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

🎧 Episode 26: Learn more about virtual birth support with me

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

📚 The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin 

🥤 LMNT electrolyte drinks for hydration

🎧 Episode 5: Learn how to fill out the Birth Preferences Checklist

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Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one birth story at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!

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In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Marrow, a board-certified OBGYN and VBAC mom from Full Circle Women's Care, to discuss a topic that can feel overwhelming for many moms: what to do when your baby is breech, transverse, or in another challenging position for birth.

Together we explore the timeline of when baby's position truly matters (hint: not at your 20-week scan!), natural techniques to encourage optimal positioning, and what actually happens during an ECV—the medical procedure to turn a breech baby. Dr. Marrow shares from both her professional expertise and her personal journey from a fear-filled cesarean to a redemptive VBAC, offering wisdom that blends evidence-based care with faith-centered encouragement.

Whether you're currently navigating a breech presentation, curious about your options if baby isn't head-down, or simply want to be prepared with knowledge before you reach the third trimester—this conversation offers practical tools, medical insight, and the reminder that birth is beautiful regardless of the route.

In this episode, we discuss: 

🤰 When to actually start paying attention to baby's position (32-36 weeks) 

💫 Natural techniques like Spinning Babies, the Miles Circuit, and chiropractic care 

🏥 What an ECV really involves and the 50-60% success rate 

✨ The rise of gentle cesareans and creating a beautiful birth experience 

🙏 How to steward what you can control while surrendering outcomes to God

Mentioned in this episode: 

📋 Miles Circuit handout for optimal positioning

👶 Spinning Babies Technique - A program designed to help create room for a breech baby to find a more optimal position

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Schedule a Private Coaching Call

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

📞 Free 15-Minute Discovery Call: Schedule your no-obligation consultation with me today! I would LOVE to connect with you.

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

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In this episode I'm addressing something I see over and over again with expecting parents—the difference between consuming birth content and actually being prepared for birth. While we have more birth information available than ever before through podcasts, social media, and online resources, so many parents still approach birth feeling anxious and unprepared.

This conversation has been on my heart because I see thoughtful, intentional parents doing their best to prepare by listening to podcasts and following birth accounts on social media, yet still missing something foundational. They know a little about a lot of things, but not enough to feel truly confident when it matters most. True childbirth education builds understanding from the ground up in a way that fragmented content simply can't.

Whether you're trying to decide if you need childbirth education, feeling overwhelmed by all the birth content out there, or wondering why you still feel unprepared despite consuming lots of information—this episode will bring clarity, wisdom, and practical next steps for your birth preparation journey.

In this episode, I share: 

📚 Why podcasts and social media alone can't replace comprehensive childbirth education 

👁️ The importance of visual learning for understanding birth mechanics and positioning 

🏠 How proper education creates a strong foundation vs. fragmented information 

✨ Why childbirth education matters for ALL types of births (medicated, unmedicated, cesarean, VBAC) 

💪 The difference between being informed and being truly prepared for birth

Scripture Shared: 

"A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowledge, its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables." – Proverbs 24:3-4

Mentioned in this episode: 

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Schedule a Private Coaching Call

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

📞 Free 15-Minute Discovery Call: Schedule your no-obligation consultation with me today! I would LOVE to connect with you.

🎧 Episode 26: Learn more about virtual birth support with me

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

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In this episode, I welcome Lindsay Carter who shares her powerful first birth story—one that took unexpected turns and ultimately deepened her faith in ways she never imagined. From meticulous planning for an unmedicated birth to facing an infection, needing an epidural, and those heart-stopping moments when baby Kate wasn't breathing, Lindsay's journey beautifully illustrates what it means to surrender control to God.

Lindsay came to this pregnancy armed with research, determination, and a deep desire to honor God through an unmedicated birth. But after 41.5 weeks, a slow water leak, chorioamnionitis, and contractions that came in powerful waves, she found herself surrendering her carefully laid plans. What followed was a birth experience that, while different from her vision, became a profound lesson in God's sovereignty and faithfulness.

Whether you're a first-time mom wrestling with birth anxiety, someone whose birth didn't go according to plan, or you simply need encouragement that God is present even in the scariest moments—Lindsay's testimony will strengthen your faith and remind you that His plans are always good.

In this episode, Lindsay shares: 

🙏 How tracking temperatures and preparing extensively couldn't prepare her heart for surrender 

💧 Navigating a slow water leak, infection, and the decision to get an epidural 

👶 The terrifying moments when Kate wasn't responsive and how prayer carried them through 

✝️ How this experience transformed her postpartum journey and deepened her gratitude 

🤱 Real talk about breastfeeding struggles and the importance of support

Scripture Shared: 

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart" – Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV)

Mentioned in this episode: 

📖 Ina May's Guide to Childbirth - A powerful book to help prepare mentally

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

📞 Free 15-Minute Discovery Call: Schedule your no-obligation consultation with me today! I would LOVE to connect with you.

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

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In this episode, I'm sharing something that might sound contradictory at first—but it's become one of the most freeing truths I've learned: it takes work to rest. Using John Mark Comer's simple Sabbath framework from The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, I'm walking you through how to prepare for biblical rest in the midst of pregnancy, motherhood, and postpartum—even when it feels impossible.

This conversation has been stirring in my heart for months as I've navigated my own pregnancy with two littles at home. Sabbath used to feel out of reach—like something only people without constantly needy littles could experience. But what I've discovered is that God designed Sabbath not as perfection, but as preparation. Just like Adam and Eve rested before they ever worked, we're invited to receive from Him first so we can pour out from a full cup, not an empty one.

Whether you're in the thick of pregnancy exhaustion, preparing for postpartum, or just trying to figure out what rest even looks like with little ones underfoot—this episode is full of encouragement, practical wisdom, and a gentle invitation to stop striving and start receiving.

In this episode, I share:

🕊️ The two simple questions that help you determine what belongs in your Sabbath (and what doesn't) 

📝 How to create a personalized Sabbath list that actually fits your season of life 

👶 Why Sabbath with little kids looks completely different—and why that's okay 

🛁 My own Sabbath rhythms right now (including Epsom salt baths, worship music, and family picnics in the backyard) 

🤰 How to prepare for postpartum rest—and the mistakes I made with Daniel that I'm determined not to repeat 

✝️ What Scripture teaches about the postpartum period as a God-designed seasonal Sabbath 

💛 Why postpartum rest isn't pampering—it's stewardship

Scripture Shared: 

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28 (ESV)

Mentioned in this episode: 

📕 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer 

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

📞 Free 15-Minute Discovery Call: Schedule your no-obligation consultation with me today! I would LOVE to connect with you.

🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here

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Let's keep choosing faith over fear—and rest over striving—one intentional Sabbath at a time.

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