The Warrior Mama Podcast

This special re-air is part of a six-episode series focused on the names of Jesus. Each episode is designed to help you navigate the tensions, overwhelm, and unexpected chaos that often come with the Christmas season.In this episode, Bethany explores why Jesus is called the Great Shepherd and what this name means for us today. During the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in lists and busyness, but Jesus tends to us, guiding us toward peace, contentment, and purpose even amid the chaos.Take a moment to pause, listen, and let the Great Shepherd lead you through the season with calm and clarity.Purchase the Warrior Mama's Prayer Journal: https://bethanykimsey.co/products/a-warrior-mamas-prayer-journalConnect with Bethany: https://www.bethanykimsey.com/Advent Devotional: https://warriormotherhood.myflodesk.com/advent?

Welcome back to the kitchen table at Christmastime. In this reair, join Bethany as she continues her six-episode journey exploring the many names of Jesus to help you navigate the tensions, overwhelm, and chaos of the Christmas season.Bethany shares a nugget of truth in each episode to help listeners find peace, joy, and purpose by fixing their eyes on Jesus. Amid the rush of preparations, errands, and holiday tasks, she shows how laying it all before Him can help you focus on the true meaning of Christmas.Purchase the Warrior Mama's Prayer Journal: https://bethanykimsey.co/products/a-warrior-mamas-prayer-journalConnect with Bethany: https://www.bethanykimsey.com/Advent Devotional: https://warriormotherhood.myflodesk.com/advent?

In this episode, Bethany opens up about the pressure so many moms feel to perform, measure up, and hold everything together. She shares how that weight can start to lift when we let the gospel actually run through our motherhood. Understanding that you are already complete in him changes everything. It softens the constant self-judgment, eases the pressure to prove yourself, and opens space to experience real peace, even in the small, ordinary moments of the day.Bethany reminds us of the truths that steady us. God’s love never pulls away and is not earned by our performance. His joy is full and complete, not dependent on how our day went or how our kids respond to us. His peace is present even when life feels chaotic. And when the pressure rises, he invites us to reconnect, to pour out our worries, and to rest in the reality that we are fully and completely loved.These truths are drawn from John 15:8, John 15:11, John 14, and John 14:18–20, grounding us in the reality that our worth, our joy, and our peace come from God, not from what we do or how we perform. This episode is an invitation to let those truths settle deeply into your motherhood so you can move from pressure to peace and breathe a little easier each day.Join the newsletter:https://warriormotherhood.myflodesk.com/prayerguide

Have you ever been so overwhelmed that even praying felt hard? The kind of heavy where you know God is good, but your mind can’t keep up with your heart?In this episode of The Warrior Mama Podcast, Bethany shares what God taught her in one of those seasons. With eight children, health challenges, and more on her plate than most could imagine, she asked God how to keep moving forward when it all felt like too much. His response was simple but powerful: build an altar.She takes us back to Joshua 4, where God told the Israelites to gather stones from the Jordan River as a reminder of His faithfulness. Bethany began doing the same in her own life, collecting stones of Scripture, answered prayers, and moments where God showed up in quiet ways. Those reminders became anchors when the overwhelm tried to take over.This conversation is for the mom who wants to feel grounded again. It’s a reminder that when life feels heavy, God hasn’t gone anywhere. You can build your own altar right where you are, remembering the ways He’s already been faithful. If you’ve been longing for peace and perspective in the middle of the busy, this episode will meet you there.Join Identity Defined Grab the Warrior Mama's Prayer Journal: https://bethanykimsey.co/products/a-warrior-mamas-prayer-journalGet on Bethany's Newsletter: https://warriormotherhood.myflodesk.com/prayerguide

What does it really take to co-parent well, raise children with intention, and keep your marriage strong? Bethany and Troy break it down. They share the real story of working together as parents, navigating strengths and weaknesses, and raising their children with purpose.They explore questions every parent wonders: Are we the only ones parenting this way? Are we messing things up? They reflect on their journey, including whether they planned to have eight kids and how their focus on discipline and behavior has shifted as God has reshaped their perspective.Bethany and Troy also discuss their long-term vision for parenting, why the heart matters more than behavior, and how to cultivate a home environment that encourages growth and understanding. They share insights on avoiding the trap of treating children as “products” and instead guiding them with love and intentionality.This episode is a heartfelt, real conversation on marriage, co-parenting, and the everyday realities of raising a family

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany shares the story behind the Warrior Mama Podcast — how God gave her the name, what it represents, and why this message matters for every mother navigating both the challenges and joys of motherhood.She explains that being a warrior mama isn’t about striving or perfection. It’s about recognizing that motherhood is a spiritual calling. One where God equips, strengthens, and stands beside you in every moment. Bethany reminds listeners that God has already given them the victory, and through Him, they can parent from peace instead of pressure.Bethany breaks down the nine foundational truths of warrior motherhood that will guide the podcast. She shows how each truth comes from Scripture and applies to real, everyday moments — from feeling weary to standing firm when life feels chaotic.Throughout the episode, Bethany highlights Scriptures that inspire and strengthen mothers, including Ephesians 6:10–18, which calls us to put on the full armor of God, Isaiah 41:10, a reminder that He is with us and will strengthen us, and 2 Corinthians 2:14, showing that we are already walking in Christ’s victory, even in the hard days of motherhood.This episode invites mothers to see themselves as equipped and empowered through God, to parent with confidence, and to trust his presence in every moment. Connect with Bethany: https://www.bethanykimsey.com/Join The Warrior Mama Course: https://www.bethanykimsey.com/courses

Welcome back to The Kitchen Table with Bethany. Bethany reflects on the struggles of motherhood, including the fear, anxiety, and pressure that come from focusing too much on outcomes. She shares how she realized that comparing herself and her children to others kept her trapped in a cycle of performance instead of connection.Bethany shares a word picture God placed in her life: she had hoped for Bradford pear trees but ended up with an oak shrub instead. Initially frustrated, she came to see that God was teaching her an important lesson. Just as an oak takes time to grow, children also develop according to God’s timing. Parenting isn’t about controlling the outcome or performing perfectly—it’s about creating the right environment, supporting growth, and trusting God’s plan for each child.Bethany reflects on the freedom that comes when parents release comparison and fear and focus on the process rather than performance. She encourages parents to stop measuring themselves against others, trust God’s work in their children, and give their kids time and care as they grow.Bethany’s story offers encouragement for parents who feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or uncertain, reminding them that God’s plan for their children is unique. Connect with Bethany: https://www.bethanykimsey.com/Join The Warrior Mama Course: https://www.bethanykimsey.com/courses