The Warrior Mama Podcast

Welcome to the kitchen table, mama. This episode kicks off the Be The Voice Warrior Mama Podcast Tour — and we couldn't think of a more fitting place to start than under a centuries-old oak tree at the ROOTED Conference, surrounded by women learning what it means to become "oaks of righteousness."

In this live Q&A, Bethany sits down with a circle of moms — young moms, seasoned moms, single moms, moms parenting kids with extra needs — and answers the questions they've been holding close. The conversation moves from the practical ("How do I disciple my own kids while ministering to others?") into the deep waters of gospel discipline, marriage rhythms, navigating friendships with different parenting styles, talking with kids about sex from God's design, and shepherding the child who doesn't fit the "normal" mold.

If you've ever felt the noise of modern parenting advice drowning out the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit, this episode is your invitation back to the plumb line.

• Why the most powerful discipleship rarely happens in scheduled "discipleship time"
• The freedom of letting other women see your messy house, messy kids, and messy day
• The practice Bethany returns to every January: asking God to show her each child the way He sees them
• The four parts of a gospel discipline conversation — correction, inspection, repentance, and blessing
• Why correcting behavior without offering Jesus leaves your child without hope
• The "four minute rule" that protected Bethany and Troy's marriage through eight kids and decades of busy seasons
• Why your children's deepest security comes from knowing mom and dad are together
• Wisdom for moms parenting solo, or alongside a spouse who isn't tracking with them spiritually
• How to handle friendships with moms who parent very differently — without abandoning the friendship or your convictions
• A simple, gospel-rooted framework for talking with kids about sex and God's design for it
• Encouragement for the mom raising a child who doesn't match the cultural ideal — and why those kids may understand the gospel sooner than the rest

This episode is just the beginning. Over the next year, the Be The Voice Warrior Mama Tour is heading to 12 states, gathering gospel-centered mamas around real kitchen tables, real oak trees, and real conversations about raising kids who love Jesus in a world that doesn't.

This isn't a polished, glossy event. It's the same conversation you just heard — in your city. We'll worship, we'll wrestle with hard questions together, we'll laugh, and we'll send each other home with a community of like-minded moms who are in it with you for the long haul.

The 12 cities will be announced on June 1 at www.bethanykimsey.com — mark your calendar.

If your heart just leaned in… you're who this tour is for.

The tour cities drop June 1. Tickets in some cities will go fast. The mamas on the Be The Voice Substack will get the announcement first — before social media, before the website goes live to the public.

Joining the Substack also means you'll get:

• Weekly teaching from Bethany on gospel-centered motherhood, discipleship, and discipline
• Free downloadable resources (including the "How God Sees My Child" worksheet referenced in this episode)
• Behind-the-scenes stories from the tour as it unfolds
• First access to new courses, live Q&As, and bonus podcast episodes
• An honest, encouraging word in your inbox from one warrior mama to another

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Tantrums, strong moods, and big feelings are part of growing up. In this episode, Bethany talks about how we can walk with our children in these moments, pointing them to Jesus with kindness, mercy, and grace.

We explore how to meet children where they are, remember their perspective, and share God’s Word in practical ways. Bethany emphasizes following God’s pattern of love, using undistracted time, active listening, and thoughtful questions to help children feel truly seen and heard.

This episode is not about preventing tantrums. It is about guiding children toward self-control, nurturing attachment, and showing them God’s love through our patience and example.

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In this episode, Bethany speaks directly to the heart of motherhood and the weight, purpose, and calling within it. In seasons of exhaustion, doubt, or comparison, it is easy to lose sight of what our role truly is. This conversation is a reminder to come back to the foundation.

God has given you this role with intention. You were created first for relationship with Him, and from that relationship flows the way you lead, love, and guide your children.

Bethany shares about surrender and dependence, especially in moments when you feel stretched thin. When you are struggling, it is not about trying harder in your own strength. It is about allowing His power to work through you. God makes His appeal through willing hearts. As mothers, we become ambassadors of His love inside our homes.

If you have been questioning your impact or wondering whether you are enough, this episode will remind you that God equips the women He calls. Your role matters. Your obedience matters. And through surrender, He works powerfully in you and through you for your children.

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Bethany dives into how we can bring life, purpose, and direction to our parenting by looking at where our children are in their spiritual journey. She talks about meeting our kids where they are and asking God for wisdom to guide us in walking alongside them.

In this episode, Bethany explores the different ages and stages of childhood—from preschool through the teen years and shares practical ways to have meaningful conversations with Jesus at each stage. She gives examples from her own home and experiences, offering guidance for helping children understand their worth in God and see themselves through His eyes.

Parenting in gospel truth isn’t always easy, but by understanding the unique needs of each stage, we can remind our children of God’s love and guide them in their spiritual growth.

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In this episode, Bethany shares the five pillars she returns to in her role as a mother. These pillars serve as anchor points during seasons when motherhood feels heavy or when it’s hard to stay in tune.

Bethany talks about the importance of remembering that our children are souls in need of a Savior and how that truth shapes a gentle, grounded approach to parenting. She shares why asking for God’s wisdom matters, how learning the gospel deeply changes perspective, and what it looks like to parent as an ambassador rather than from a place of control.

The conversation also touches on listening and discernment, interceding for our children through prayer, and the need for community with other women. Bethany closes with encouragement to stay rooted in how God sees your children and to talk to God with them as you walk through motherhood.

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In this episode, Bethany joins the conversation to talk honestly about discipline, especially the seasons when it feels constant, exhausting, and emotionally heavy.

She shares from her own experience of walking through a season where her children were triggering frustration and anger, and how isolating that can feel as a parent. Bethany names the reality of being worn down by repeated correction and the temptation to discipline from irritation instead of intention.

Throughout the episode, she unpacks six core truths that serve as guardrails for discipline. These truths help parents respond with peace, love, and joy rather than reaction. She reminds listeners that every child has deep value, that God desires relationship with them, and that behavior or sin does not define who a child is.

Bethany emphasizes heart motivation over surface behavior, encouraging parents to remember their role as stewards and shepherds, not controllers. She points parents back to God’s heart, His kindness, forgiveness, and patience, and challenges them to model that same posture in discipline.

This episode reframes discipline as an opportunity to guide a child out of their mess and toward restoration, connection, and grace.

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There are endless opinions on what it means to be a “good mom,” and it’s easy to let outside voices and debates creep into our homes.

Bethany explores how to root your parenting in the gospel, not the noise. She shares how to stay grounded in God’s Word, hold the gospel high in your home, and resist the pressure to measure up to everyone else’s standards.

Bethany also emphasizes the power of our words. Speaking kindly and intentionally over our children creates a pathway for their growth and sets the tone for your home. She encourages moms to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and trust that walking with Jesus will teach you exactly what you need to know.

Motherhood is not meant to be done alone. Bethany reminds us why community with like-minded moms is essential, helping us stay focused on what truly matters and avoid distractions from foolish debates.

This episode is for any mom wanting to parent with confidence, clarity, and gospel-centered conviction.

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In this episode, Bethany is joined by her husband Troy to talk about disobedience in children and what parents actually do in the moment it shows up.

They speak honestly about mistakes they’ve made and what 27 years of parenting has taught them. Disobedience isn’t treated as surprising or alarming. It’s named as a normal part of raising kids and something parents should expect.

Bethany and Troy talk about why disobedience often feels personal, how quickly parents move into reaction, and why learning to pause matters. They walk through how to look at what motivated the behavior and how to respond with clarity instead of control.

The conversation also breaks down what obedience and disobedience really mean, the different places children can be in when they disobey, and how these moments can be used for instruction rather than power struggles.

This episode gives parents a clear way to think about disobedience and a steadier framework for responding when it happens.

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As the new year begins, Bethany invites parents to pause and reflect on a deeper question: Do we have a clear, God given vision for where our children are going?

In this episode, Bethany explores what it means to seek God’s perspective in parenting and trust that He has uniquely designed each parent for the children they are raising. God knows our children intimately, is fully attentive to their lives, and is actively at work in their growth and development. He invites us to see them the same way He does.

Bethany shares practical ways to bring confusion, frustration, and moments of perceived failure before the Lord through intentional reflection, writing, and prayer. Drawing from Jeremiah 33:3, this conversation emphasizes praying God’s Word and becoming students of our children as we learn to parent with clarity and purpose.

This episode encourages parents to let God’s way inform their motherhood and begin the year grounded in His perspective rather than their own.

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In this final episode before Christmas, Bethany opens Isaiah 9 and talks through what it means to call Jesus the Lord of Hosts. She explains the passage in a clear, grounded way and reflects on what God’s zeal actually looks like in real life, not just in scripture.

If you are heading into Christmas feeling like you have done all the planning, all the hosting, and all the preparing, yet still wondering if Jesus is really present in the middle of it all, this episode offers reassurance. He is with you, fully invested, and not distant from your everyday Christmas moments.

Merry Christmas.