The Courageous Moms Podcast

By Christie Stutz

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How many episodes does The Courageous Moms Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

The Courageous Moms Podcast episodes:

November 25, 2025Episode 20. Addiction: Holding On To Hope Through The Holidays
In this episode of The Courageous Moms Podcast, Christie shares a heartfelt message for moms navigating the holiday season while loving a child through addiction. Whether your child won't be home, you're nervous about them visiting, or you're just trying to hold it all together—this episode offers gentle truth, real emotions, and faith-filled encouragement to help you breathe, set boundaries, and remember you're not alone.
EXPLORE:
Free EBOOK: A Mother's Love, Navigating The Journey through Addiction With Hope & Strength
The Courageous Moms Toolkit: Click Here
The Courageous Moms Circle Support Group: Click Here
Related Blog Post: Addiction: Holding On To Hope Through The Holidays
Free Self-Care Checklist: Click Here
Grace In The Darkness: 5-Week Devotion: Get Devotion Here
Boundaries With Love Checklist
OTHER RESOURCES:
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No

CONNECT WITH ME:
Instagram: @christiegstutz
Website: www.christiesinspirations.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF
...more
10min
November 13, 2025 Episode 3. She Laid It At The Cross: Bitterness
Bitterness is a heavy burden—one we carry long after the hurt has happened. In this episode, we’re naming the pain, acknowledging the cost of holding on, and inviting God into the healing process. Through the story of Naomi in the book of Ruth, we’ll explore how bitterness can block something beautiful from being reborn. You'll be reminded that letting go doesn’t mean it was okay—it means you're ready to be free.
Grab your quiet space, picture your cross (mine is pink!), and let’s pin this burden down together.
🌸 Subscribe, share with a friend, and follow along each week as we release what we were never meant to carry.

💖 My Favorite Things & Resources
These are the tools, books, and little comforts that keep me grounded, inspired, and feeling supported — especially on hard days. Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting this podcast and my mission to help women heal, grow, and walk in freedom. 💗
💌 Join My Email List for Encouragement + Updates
→Click Here To Join!!
My Skincare Must-Have (20 Years & Still Love it)- This is my favorite skincare, and they offer many other products I love!
→ Aloette Skincare
🛍️ Faith-Focused Journals & Devotionals:
→ The 5 - Minute Gratitude Journal
100 Days To Brave
100 Day To Brave for Kids
🎵 Some of My Fav Items:
→ Candle
Coffee cup
Blanket
Javvy Coffee
📸 Let’s Connect on Instagram!
→ @christiegstutz

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF

...more
8min
October 31, 2025Episode 19. 365 Days: A Chip, A Church, and a Mother’s Hope
In this powerful episode, Christie shares the emotional moment she gave her son his one-year sobriety chip during a recovery meeting in a Charleston church. Surrounded by loved ones and a room full of brave souls in recovery, she reflects on the journey, the prayer that started it all, and the hope that carried them through 365 days of recovery. If you’re a mom navigating addiction, recovery, or waiting on a breakthrough—this story is for you. 💛
EXPLORE:
Free EBOOK: A Mother's Love, Navigating The Journey through Addiction With Hope & Strength
The Courageous Moms Toolkit: Click Here
The Courageous Moms Circle Support Group: Click Here
Related Blog Post: 365 Days: A Chip, A Church, and a Mother's Hope
Free Self-Care Checklist: Click Here
Boundaries With Love Checklist
OTHER RESOURCES:
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No

CONNECT WITH ME:
Instagram: @christiegstutz
Website: www.christiesinspirations.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF
...more
9min
October 26, 2025Episode 2. She Laid It At The Cross: Guilt
In this heartfelt episode, Christie tackles one of the most common burdens women carry — guilt. Whether it’s from motherhood, your past, relationships, or silent mistakes… guilt can weigh you down long after you’ve been forgiven.
Join her as she shares personal struggles with guilt, a powerful story from Scripture, and how we can walk in true freedom through grace. We’ll talk about the difference between guilt and conviction, and why laying your burden at the cross might feel a lot like a spiritual baptism.
If you’ve ever thought, “I know God forgives me… but I can’t seem to forgive myself,” — this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now for:
Encouragement for Christian women and moms

A deeper understanding of guilt vs. grace

Biblical wisdom and real-life reflection

Faith-based tools for emotional healing

A moment of prayerful surrender at the cross

✨ Ready to let go and move forward?
Hit play, and let’s lay it down — together.
🔔 Subscribe + follow so you never miss a new episode
📩 Join the email list + get bonus resources (linked below!)
📱 DM me on Instagram @christiegstutz to share what you’re laying down
#ChristianPodcast #FaithForWomen #GuiltAndGrace #SpiritualHealing #CourageousMoms #SheLaidItAtTheCross #FaithJourney #Forgive

💖 My Favorite Things & Resources
These are the tools, books, and little comforts that keep me grounded, inspired, and feeling supported — especially on hard days. Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting this podcast and my mission to help women heal, grow, and walk in freedom. 💗

💌 Join My Email List for Encouragement + Updates
→Click Here To Join!!

My Skincare Must-Have (20 Years & Still Love it)- This is my favorite skincare, and they offer many other products I love!
→ Aloette Skincare

🛍️ Faith-Focused Journals & Devotionals:

→ The 5 - Minute Gratitude Journal
100 Days To Brave
100 Day To Brave for Kids

🎵 Some of My Fav Items:
→ Candle
Coffee cup
Blanket
Javvy Coffee

📸 Let’s Connect on Instagram!
→ @christiegstutz

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF
...more
6min
October 14, 2025 Episode 1. She Laid It At The Cross Mini-Series: Burden of Not Being Enough
In this powerful kickoff to the She Laid It At The Cross mini-series, I share a personal moment that changed everything — a Christmas Eve Service where I physically pinned my burden to the cross. Since then, I have my own pink cross, a place I return to whenever I need to surrender again.
In this episode, we’re naming one of the most common and quietest struggles: the belief that we’re not enough. Whether you're a mom, a teen, or a woman trying to keep it together — this message is for you. You don’t have to carry this weight anymore. Together, we’re laying it down… and walking lighter.
Your burden today: “I am not enough.”
🪧 Let’s pin it to the cross.

💖 My Favorite Things & Resources
These are the tools, books, and little comforts that keep me grounded, inspired, and feeling supported — especially on hard days. Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting this podcast and my mission to help women heal, grow, and walk in freedom. 💗

💌 Join My Email List for Encouragement + Updates
→Click Here To Join!!

My Skincare Must-Have (20 Years & Still Love it)- This is my favorite skincare, and they offer many other products I love!
→ Aloette Skincare

🛍️ Faith-Focused Journals & Devotionals:

→ The 5 - Minute Gratitude Journal
100 Days To Brave
100 Day To Brave for Kids

🎵 Some of My Fav Items:
→ Candle
Coffee cup
Blanket
Javvy Coffee

📸 Let’s Connect on Instagram!
→ @christiegstutz

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF

...more
10min
October 10, 202518. How Did We Get Here? From Wakeboarding to Addiction Recovery
In this heartfelt episode, Christie shares a powerful moment from a weekend at the lake that sparked deep reflection—from watching her son wakeboard as a little boy to now witnessing his journey of addiction and recovery. Through raw emotion, real-life experiences, and faith-filled encouragement, Christie offers hope, practical support, and a reminder that even in the waves… God is still in the boat with you. 💗
💡 Plus, hear how The Courageous Moms Toolkit can help you find peace, strength, and healing while supporting your child.

EXPLORE:
Free EBOOK: A Mother's Love, Navigating The Journey through Addiction With Hope & Strength
The Courageous Moms Toolkit: Click Here
The Courageous Moms Circle Support Group: Click Here
Related Blog Post: How Did We Get Here? From Wakeboarding to Addiction Recovery
Free Self-Care Checklist: Click Here
Boundaries With Love Checklist
OTHER RESOURCES:
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No

CONNECT WITH ME:
Instagram: @christiegstutz
Website: www.christiesinspirations.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF
...more
8min
September 19, 202517. Letter To The Mama Who Feels Alone
Letter to the Mama Who Feels Alone
If you’re a mama walking through the pain of your child’s addiction, this episode is for you. I know there are moms today who are hurting, praying desperately for their children to be safe and set free. In this episode, I share a heartfelt letter written just for you — a reminder that you are not forgotten, not invisible, and never alone.
You’ll also hear a prayer spoken over you, inviting peace, courage, and hope into your weary heart.
🌸 Listen in and let these words remind you: even in the darkest places, you are held by a God who never leaves your side.
EXPLORE:
Free EBOOK: A Mother's Love, Navigating The Journey through Addiction With Hope & Strength
The Courageous Moms Toolkit: Click Here
The Courageous Moms Circle Support Group: Click Here
Related Blog Post: To The Mama Who Feels Alone In Her Child's Addiction
Free Self-Care Checklist: Click Here
Boundaries With Love Checklist
OTHER RESOURCES:
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No

CONNECT WITH ME:
Instagram: @christiegstutz
Website: www.christiesinspirations.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF
...more
5min
August 27, 2025Episode 16. Patience Isn’t Easy — But God’s Timing is Perfect
Waiting is hard, especially when you have a child battling addiction. In this episode, Christie opens up about finding patience in the storm—even when it feels impossible. With real-life honesty, a relatable story about the song "Can I Be Honest" by Leanna Crawford, and faith-filled encouragement, you’ll discover how God’s timing can bring peace in the waiting.

EXPLORE:
Free EBOOK: A Mother's Love, Navigating The Journey through Addiction With Hope & Strength
The Courageous Moms Toolkit: Click Here
The Courageous Moms Circle Support Group: Click Here
Related Blog Post: When Waiting Hurts: Finding Patience In The Storm
Free Self-Care Checklist: Click Here
Boundaries With Love Checklist
OTHER RESOURCES:
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No

CONNECT WITH ME:
Instagram: @christiegstutz
Website: www.christiesinspirations.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF
...more
8min
August 07, 202515. When Holding On Hurts, and Letting Go Heals
Letting go of a child’s addiction with faith is one of the hardest things a mama can do. In this heartfelt episode, Christie shares her personal journey of learning to “Let Go and Let God”—from clinging to control to finding peace she never thought possible. She talks about what letting go really looks like, why it’s so hard, and the courageous (and sometimes messy) steps that help us get there.
EXPLORE:
Free EBOOK: A Mother's Love, Navigating The Journey through Addiction With Hope & Strength
The Courageous Moms Toolkit: Click Here
The Courageous Moms Circle Support Group: Click Here
Related Blog Post: What Letting Go Really Looks Like: A Mom's Journey To Surrender
Free Self-Care Checklist: Click Here
Boundaries With Love Checklist
OTHER RESOURCES:
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No

CONNECT WITH ME:
Instagram: @christiegstutz
Website: www.christiesinspirations.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF
...more
11min
July 20, 202514. "I Chose Hope. He Chose Sobriety. Here's What God Did."
In this heartfelt episode, Christie shares her Word of the Year for 2025—Embrace—and reflects on how God used her previous word, Hope, to carry her through the ups and downs of parenting a child battling addiction. She shares the powerful story of her son choosing Sobriety as his own word last year and how he ended the year sober and remains in recovery today.
You’ll be encouraged to choose your own Word of the Year, reconnect with your faith, and learn how to embrace not only the joyful moments—but also the pain, the questions, and everything in between. Whether your year is going as planned or feels off-track, this episode reminds you: it’s not too late to start again with God’s help.
✨ Comment your Word of the Year on Instagram @christiegstutz or visit www.christiesinspirations.com for more resources.

EXPLORE:
Free EBOOK: A Mother's Love, Navigating The Journey through Addiction With Hope & Strength
The Courageous Moms Toolkit: Click Here
The Courageous Moms Circle Support Group: Click Here
Related Blog Post: The Word That Carried Me, And The Word I'm Clinging To Now
Free Self-Care Checklist: Click Here
Boundaries With Love Checklist
OTHER RESOURCES:
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No

CONNECT WITH ME:
Instagram: @christiegstutz
Website: www.christiesinspirations.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: 258FAXFGPDAQWQRF
...more
8min

FAQs about The Courageous Moms Podcast:

How many episodes does The Courageous Moms Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.