The Warrior Mama Podcast

Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, it’s easy to default to no. It feels like the simplest way to maintain order and avoid challenges. But if we stop and examine why we say no, it often comes down to convenience or control. Saying no can feel like the easier path, but it’s not always the most meaningful one.

What if, instead, we looked for opportunities to say yes? As Bethany reflected on her own tendency to say no, the Lord gently reminded her, What if you said yes and used it as a chance to teach? That question changed everything. It helped her see that her job isn’t to control every outcome, that’s God’s work.

Yes isn’t about throwing out boundaries or saying yes to everything—it’s about asking, How can this be a yes? It’s about creating opportunities for teaching and guiding rather than shutting down moments.

When we trust God’s plan for our children and lean into his wisdom, yes becomes more than an answer—it becomes a principle. It invites connection, trust, and grace, both for us and for our children. 

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood often brings moments when grace feels hard to extend—especially when patience wears thin, and frustration takes over. But what if we reframed those moments in light of the grace we've been given?

Titus 3 reminds us that grace is offered before repentance. We didn’t earn God’s grace, it was given freely, not because of what we had done but because of who he is. This truth challenges us to mirror that same grace in our homes.

When we extend grace to our children, it doesn’t mean there won’t be consequences or guidance. Instead, it means those moments are rooted in love and the desire to shape their hearts—not simply to correct behavior. Through grace, we reflect the patience God shows us, trusting that he is also patiently pursuing the hearts of our children.

Parenting through this lens reminds us that grace isn’t about perfection, it’s about reflecting God’s love in the way we guide. 

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Amanda take listeners through Day 19 of Advent, offering a glimpse into the heart of this devotional. Advent often starts strong, but as the season unfolds it’s not uncommon to miss a few days. That’s why this devotional stands out—it’s written with simplicity and intention, making it easy to stay engaged.

Day 19 invites families to reflect on the concept of love. Amanda shifts the focus, encouraging us to consider God’s love in a way that even kids can understand. What does it mean that God loves us with a never-ending love? How can we help our children see and feel the depth of that truth?

Amanda’s words create space for these meaningful conversations with our kids, making it simple to bring faith into everyday moments. The devotional isn’t just a task—it’s an opportunity to connect, reflect, and experience God’s love together as a family.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany and Amanda guide listeners through Day 16 of Advent, offering a clear example of how to bring the season to life in a simple yet meaningful way. 

For Day 16, the focus begins with the simplicity of the scripture. Amanda explains how slowing down to read the passage creates space for connection and understanding. From there, she and Bethany discuss the reflective questions, sharing how these can spark meaningful conversations, even with kids.

What makes this day special is the intentional activity designed to tie everything together. Bethany and Amanda highlight how this small moment of connection helps families engage with Advent in a way that feels approachable and impactful.

Advent doesn’t have to be complicated. Day 16 is a reminder that small, intentional steps can make the season both meaningful and memorable.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany recently sat down with Amanda Jass, author of Discovering Christmas, to explore how to embrace the Advent season without feeling overwhelmed. With the holidays often pulling us in every direction, Amanda reminds listeners that Advent doesn’t have to add to the chaos.

Amanda walked Bethany through a few days of Advent, demonstrating how small, intentional steps can create a meaningful season. Amanda shares how devotions don’t have to be lengthy or complicated to be impactful.

Their conversation highlighted the beauty of keeping Advent simple and centered and manageable for even the busiest families.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table, Bethany and Alicia wrap up their conversation on the ADD Method with the final step: decide. This is where science meets scripture, helping us get to the root of understanding our emotions and moving us toward healing.

In this third step, we filter our emotions through God’s lens. We’ve been honest about what we’re feeling, identified what aligns with God’s truth, and now we ask ourselves, “In light of what I’ve felt, what is my next best step?” It’s about making a conscious choice on where we want to emotionally dwell.

This is a powerful moment because we get to decide what we’re going to focus our minds on. In this place of surrender, we release our need to control and instead find peace in knowing God is handling the details. 

This decision to rest on his promises is incredibly freeing—it’s an active step that shifts our perspective, allowing us to focus on his love and ongoing work in our lives.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Alicia continue their conversation on the ADD Method, diving into the second step: discern. After we’ve taken the time to acknowledge our emotions, it’s tempting to stop there, but discerning our feelings is where real growth happens. 

It’s about digging deeper and sorting through what we’re experiencing—asking ourselves not just “What am I feeling?” but also “Is this emotion rooted in truth?”

This step is like cleaning out a cluttered closet. We need to decide what to keep and what to let go of. It’s the process of holding each thought up to the light and discerning whether it aligns with God’s truth or if it’s something we need to release. By taking the time to sift through our emotions, we can begin to see clearly what God is speaking to us, rather than getting caught up in the noise of our own thoughts.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Alicia are sitting down for another great conversation, this time diving into a practical way to manage emotions confidently: the ADD Method.

The first step is acknowledge—a simple but often overlooked part of processing our emotions. It’s about taking a moment to recognize what we’re feeling without judgment. Instead of pushing away uncomfortable emotions, we say to ourselves, “It makes sense I’m feeling this way because…”

By acknowledging our emotions, we’re not dismissing them or labeling them as good or bad. We’re simply making space for them. This step is about leaning into God’s compassion for us. He understands our struggles and invites us to be honest with ourselves.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany and Alicia are sitting down for another great conversation, this time diving into a practical way to manage emotions confidently: the ADD Method.

The first step is acknowledge—a simple but often overlooked part of processing our emotions. It’s about taking a moment to recognize what we’re feeling without judgment. Instead of pushing away uncomfortable emotions, we say to ourselves, “It makes sense I’m feeling this way because…”

By acknowledging our emotions, we’re not dismissing them or labeling them as good or bad. We’re simply making space for them. This step is about leaning into God’s compassion for us. He understands our struggles and invites us to be honest with ourselves.

Connect with Bethany hereFollow her on Instagram @bethanykimsey

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Today, Bethany is sitting down with Alicia Michelle for a much-needed and relatable conversation about emotions. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why am I feeling the same emotions over and over again?” or “Why am I always in this space?” then this conversation is for you.

Alicia shares her journey to emotional confidence—one that didn’t come easily. Growing up, emotions weren’t welcome in her home, and she didn’t know how to navigate her feelings. But through a deep connection with Christ, she created a method to help herself, realizing that there’s a piece missing in many churches when it comes to relating to our emotions.

In motherhood, it’s easy to lose ourselves, and our emotions often float just beneath the surface. We’ve all experienced things that have hurt us, but it’s okay to admit that we have emotions—whether we’re struggling or simply simmering with feelings we’ve ignored.

We don’t have to pretend everything is fine. The first step is to acknowledge what we’re feeling. It’s time to sit down, acknowledge our emotions, and invite God into our everyday experiences, trusting that he’s with us, guiding us with love and truth.

 You have permission to feel—and to relate to your emotions.

Connect with Bethany hereFollow her on Instagram @bethanykimsey

Stop feeling defeated in your motherhood. Join the Reset:Anchoring Your Motherhood in Gospel Truths course and transform your story in just 6 weeks. Grab your spot here. 

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