Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Kayla, a mama of two under two, who shares how God used her two unplanned cesareans to deepen her trust in Him as a good Father—transforming what could have been crushing disappointment into a powerful testimony of His faithfulness.

Kayla's story is proof that when we trust ourselves less and trust the Lord more, He can work through any circumstance for His glory. After planning for a home birth with her first baby and ending up with 36+ hours of unmedicated labor followed by a cesarean, she found herself wrestling with grief, embarrassment, and anger. But God met her in that dark place and began teaching her what it really means to surrender control.

Whether you're processing an unexpected cesarean, preparing for a VBAC attempt, or simply need encouragement that God is sovereign over your birth story—even when it doesn't go according to plan—this episode will minister deeply to your heart.

In this episode, Kayla shares: 

🌸 How she prepared meticulously for a home birth, only to transfer to the hospital at 41 weeks 

✝️ Why she chose Scripture over hypnobirthing to prepare her heart for labor 

👶 The emotional journey of grieving her "ideal" birth while celebrating a healthy baby 

🙏 How her prayer shifted from "give me a VBAC" to "Lord, I want You to be glorified" 

💪 What it was like attempting a VBAC after two car accidents and debilitating SI joint pain 

✨ The profound spiritual growth that came through two births that "failed" by worldly standards

Scripture Shared: 

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." – Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV)

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 episode I'm sharing my go-to natural remedies for healing from colds and flu during pregnancy and breastfeeding—practical solutions that have helped me and countless clients navigate sickness without relying on medication.

This cold and flu season has been particularly challenging for so many mamas in my community. When you're already pouring everything into growing or nursing a baby, getting sick can feel overwhelming—especially when you're unsure what's safe to take. After my own battle with a severe respiratory infection during my pregnancy with Daniel, I learned firsthand how important it is to have gentle, effective remedies ready.

Whether you're currently fighting a cold, want to be prepared for flu season, or simply prefer natural healing methods that honor how God designed our bodies—this episode is packed with practical wisdom and encouragement for your recovery journey.

In this episode, I share:

💧 My hydration strategy that goes beyond "just drink water" (including my favorite electrolyte recommendation) 

😴 How to actually rest when you have little ones to care for (guilt-free!) 

🫖 The golden milk latte recipe my daughter now requests when she's sick 

🌿 Grandma's remedies that are backed by science for sore throat relief 

🙏 When to trust your mama instincts and call your provider 

Scripture Shared: 

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." – Isaiah 40:29 (NIV)

Mentioned in this episode: 

💛 LMNT Electrolytes – My favorite natural electrolyte powder 

🍲 Bare Bones Bone Broth – Individual packets perfect for quick healing 

📸 Golden Milk Latte Recipe – Find the recipe on my Instagram @faithoverfearbirthdoula

✨ 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

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a pregnant or nursing friend who needs these remedies.

Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one decision 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 sharing a heartfelt year-end reflection as we close out 2025—a year that tested my faith through trials I never saw coming, yet revealed God's faithfulness in ways I couldn't have imagined.

This has been a year of unexpected challenges and profound growth. Just days after launching this podcast in April, I faced a serious mental health crisis with someone close to me, then a few months later found out I was pregnant with my third baby and experienced the darkest season of anxiety and depression I've ever walked through. Yet through it all, God has shown me that His strength is made perfect in my weakness.

As I share this update, I've felt the Lord clearly calling me to embrace a slower rhythm. This means shifting the podcast to an every-other-week schedule as I learn that fruitfulness isn't always about output—sometimes it's about faithfulness in resting.

Whether you're walking through your own trials, feeling called to slow down, or simply needing encouragement as we enter a new year—this episode is my heart poured out in gratitude for God's goodness and an invitation to trust Him in every season.

In this episode, I share: 

🙏 Why I'm choosing obedience over productivity in this new season 

👶 We're so excited to welcome our son Isaac (Due in March of 2026)

✨ How God used this year's trials to deepen my relationship with Him 

📅 What the podcast schedule will look like moving forward 

💛 A prayer of blessing over you as we step into 2026 together

Scripture Shared: 

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." – James 1:2-4 (ESV)"

Let’s keep choosing faith over fear together in this new year!

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In this episode, I'm exploring the Christmas story through the lens of Mary's birth experience—and what it teaches us about finding God's glory when our own births don't go according to plan.

This message came to me unexpectedly during a church service, when I suddenly saw Mary's story not just as a familiar Christmas narrative, but as a birth story. A messy, uncomfortable, nothing-like-she-planned birth story where God was glorified in every single moment.

Whether you're creating your birth plan, wrestling with fears about things going "wrong," or reflecting on a birth that took unexpected turns—this episode will encourage your heart with the truth that God's goodness isn't dependent on your circumstances being comfortable.

In this episode, I share:

🌟 How Mary's birth was actually chaotic, vulnerable, and nothing like anyone would plan 

🏚️ Why God chose a stable birth instead of a palace—and what that means for us 

✝️ The repeated command throughout Mary's story that speaks directly to our birth fears 

🙏 What "blessed is she who believes" really means for your birth journey 

💞 How unexpected moments in birth can become where we encounter God most deeply

Scripture Shared: 

"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her." – Luke 1:45

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

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

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 sitting down with Jessica Ramdhany Thomas, a functional pediatric practitioner and mom of two, to uncover the surprising connection between your gut health during pregnancy and your baby's future health. We're diving deep into how the microbiome you cultivate now can impact whether your little one develops eczema, colic, food allergies—and even affect generations to come.

Jessica shares her personal journey from teacher burnout to fertility breakthrough, two unexpected C-sections, and the challenges of formula feeding when breastfeeding didn't go as planned. Her story is raw, real, and full of hope for mamas who feel like they haven't done everything "perfectly."

Whether you're currently pregnant, trying to conceive, or dealing with mysterious health issues in your little ones, this conversation will open your eyes to the God-designed connection between mama's gut and baby's health—and the powerful tools we now have to support both.

In this episode, we discuss: 

🌱 What the gut microbiome actually is and why it matters during pregnancy 

🍼 How C-sections and formula feeding affect baby's microbiome (and what you can do about it) 

🔬 Vaginal seeding: what it is and how to talk to your provider about it 

🥦 Why elimination diets might be making things worse (and what to do instead) 

✨ The four key bacterial strains every baby needs for optimal health 

💊 Simple steps to support your gut health without overwhelming lifestyle changes

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 including breastfeeding basics

💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth education

📱 Yuka App - for scanning products and finding healthier swaps 

💚 Made Wholistic - Jessica's Instagram (@madewholistic) 

📧 Contact Jessica: [email protected] or book a consult here

🎴 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 episode I'm walking you through your third trimester checklist—10 faith-filled steps to help you prepare practically and spiritually for your upcoming birth. Whether you're feeling the weight of that watermelon belly, googling at 2 AM, or wondering if you'll ever feel truly ready, this episode is designed to bring you peace and clarity.

The third trimester can feel overwhelming with its mix of excitement, anticipation, and a never-ending to-do list. But here's what I want you to know: this isn't about doing everything in your own strength. Instead, I'm sharing how to invite the Holy Spirit into your preparations and trust that you've got this—not because you're superwoman—but because God's got you.

Whether you're wondering about cervical ripening methods, when to pack your hospital bag, or how to prepare spiritually for labor, this episode covers the practical steps that matter most while keeping your heart anchored in faith.

In this episode, I share: 

🤱 How to prepare for breastfeeding (including finding support before baby arrives) 

🌿 Natural cervical ripening methods that honor your body's design 

📚 Why finishing childbirth education matters—even at 38 weeks 

👥 How to finalize your birth support team with confidence 

❄️ The simple postpartum prep (like padsicles) your future self will thank you for

Scripture Shared: 

"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." – Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)

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.

🟣 Birth Ball Height - Discover the correct ball size for you height and weight

📚 Episode 3 – Deep dive into Cervical Ripening Methods

🤱 Episode 20 – Breastfeeding basics and what to expect

💻 Episode 26 – All about virtual doula support

❄️ Padsicles Blog Post – Step-by-step instructions for postpartum comfort

🍲 Meal Prep Blog Post - Learn how to easily make some nourishing meals for the postpartum time

🧂 LMNT - My favorite clean electrolyte drink for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period

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

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Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one step 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 Caroline, a nurse who brings a unique perspective from caring for critically ill postpartum patients to experiencing her own two drastically different births. She openly shares how back labor, a 9-pound baby, and nearly 5 hours of pushing challenged everything she thought she knew about birth—and how God remained faithful through it all.

Caroline's journey took unexpected turns: from foster parenting to biological motherhood, from an epidural birth with every complication to a fast unmedicated birth, from postpartum joy to postpartum anxiety and grief. Through losing a close friend just months after Noah's birth, she discovered what it truly means to have God as her shepherd through the darkest valleys.

Whether you're facing back labor fears, processing a birth that didn't go as planned, or walking through postpartum struggles while clinging to faith—Caroline's raw honesty and trust in God's goodness will encourage your heart.

In this episode, we discuss: 

🌸 How being a nurse affected her birth anxiety and preparation 

👶 Navigating back labor, sunny-side-up positioning, and compound presentation 

✝️ The difference between holding tightly vs. loosely to birth plans

💔 Processing grief and loss during postpartum while caring for two under two 

🎶 Using worship music and scripture to cope through labor's intensity 

⭐ Finding God's shepherding presence in both mountain-top and valley experiences

Scripture Shared: 

"This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life." 

– Psalm 119:50 (ESV)

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

💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth education

📞 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

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

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 exploring what happens when our prayers for birth come from a place of control rather than surrender—and how God has been transforming my heart from anxiety to trust as I prepare for my third baby's arrival.

After carrying the weight of perfectionism through my first two births, treating them like report cards of my strength and worth, I'm experiencing something radically different this pregnancy. God has been gently revealing how my determined, control-seeking nature had turned birth preparation into a crushing source of pressure rather than an opportunity for faithful stewardship.

Whether you're praying for an uncomplicated birth, comparing your journey to others, or feeling the pressure to "get it right," this episode will help you identify when your prayers might be rooted in fear rather than faith—and show you how to shift toward God-glorifying trust.

In this episode, I share: 

🙏 Five signs your birth prayers might be coming from control rather than surrender 

📖 How the parable of the talents applies to birth preparation and stewardship 

✨ Why faithful preparation looks different than fearful striving 

💭 Practical prayer swaps to move from anxiety to trust 

✝️ How to hold birth preferences with open hands while still preparing wisely

Scripture Shared: 

The parable of the talents from Matthew 25, focusing on being a "good and faithful servant" rather than a successful one

Mentioned in this episode: 

📩 Share your rewritten prayers with me on Instagram @faithoverfearbirthdoula 

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

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

💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth 

📞 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

If this episode stirred your heart (even if it stung a little!), please rate, review, and share it with another mama who needs this reminder.

Let's keep choosing faith over fear, remembering that our birth stories are in the hands of the One who writes only good things. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!

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In this episode I'm joined by Maria Lilly, a Christian mom whose first birth experience completely transformed her life—leading her from a corporate accounting job to becoming a doula and Lamaze certified childbirth educator. Maria shares her powerful story of navigating a terrifying prenatal diagnosis, NICU stay, and ultimately discovering God's faithfulness in the most unexpected ways.

When Maria was told at 35 weeks that her baby was severely growth restricted with only a 25% chance of survival, all her carefully laid birth plans seemed to crumble. But through faith, preparation, and God's grace, she experienced a redemptive hospital birth that defied medical expectations—and later learned her daughter had Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, a rare chromosomal condition.

Whether you're facing pregnancy complications, wrestling with fear about your birth, or simply need encouragement that God is present even in the hardest moments—Maria's testimony will remind you that He holds every detail of your story.

In this episode, we discuss: 

🌸 How thorough birth preparation served Maria even in a high-risk hospital induction 

💔 Processing the grief of an unexpected diagnosis while bonding with a NICU baby 

✝️ Finding comfort in Mary's story as a mother who also faced extraordinary challenges 

🙏 Why no birth experience is neutral and preparation matters more than you might think 

👶 How God used Josephine's diagnosis to birth Maria's calling to serve other mothers

Scripture Shared: 

"This happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him." – John 9:3

Mentioned in this episode: 

📱 Primal Pregnancy App: Maria's comprehensive birth preparation tool with labor guides, weekly pregnancy tips, and pain-reducing recipes 

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

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

💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth education

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

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a pregnant friend who needs hope.

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 walking you through everything you need to know about preparing for an induction—from practical tips to spiritual encouragement—so you can approach your birth with peace and confidence, even if this wasn't your original plan.

Maybe your provider has mentioned induction as a possibility, or perhaps you already have a date scheduled. Whatever emotions you're feeling—excitement, disappointment, nervousness, or fear—I want you to know that an induced birth is still a beautiful birth story where God can be glorified.

In this episode, I share: 

🌸 How to reframe an induction as part of God's plan for your birth story 

🩺 Understanding different induction methods and what to expect with each one 

🎶 Comfort measures and coping strategies specifically for induced labor 

🧠 The B.R.A.I.N. acronym to help you make informed decisions about your care 

✝️ Practical tips for preparing physically, mentally, and spiritually for your induction

Scripture Shared: 

"The Lord will fight for you. You only need to be still." – Exodus 14:14

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him." – Romans 8:28

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

💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth education

📞 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

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with any friends preparing for an induction.

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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