049 | Deserts & Gardens | Encouraging and Equipping Dads | Emotional & Spiritual Support for Fathers

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re turning the spotlight on a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough—supporting dads during pregnancy and postpartum. While moms often receive the bulk of attention and care (rightfully so!), husbands and fathers are also going through a major life shift. They need encouragement, grace, and support too.We’re diving into the emotional, spiritual, and relational ways you can walk alongside your husband during this season—especially as Christian wives who want to love well and build up our homes from the inside out.📖 Key Topics:The silent weight many fathers carry during pregnancyHow to emotionally support your husband through uncertainty and transitionWhy postpartum can be hard for dads too (and how to prepare for it)Encouraging spiritual leadership without pressureTips for maintaining intimacy, patience, and teamwork through the hard days📖 Key Verses:Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 – "Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."Galatians 6:2 – "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!How did you support your husband during pregnancy or postpartum? Or if you’re in it now, what’s been the hardest part? Share below—we’d love to hear from you!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕