47. When “Christian” Birth Advice Isn’t Biblical: Spotting False Teaching in Pregnancy and Birth with Dannette McGrew

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m sitting down with Dannette McGrew — certified doula, childbirth educator, and passionate apologist — for a conversation that is so needed in the Christian birth world right now. Dannette has been doing the deep work of examining the worldviews that have quietly crept into birth spaces, even among people calling themselves Christian birth professionals. And what she’s found might surprise you.This is not a conversation about outright occultism. It’s about the more subtle, more dangerous teachings — the ones that use biblical language but twist it just enough to lead mamas away from the true gospel. From false affirmations and prosperity gospel thinking to Christian hypnobirthing and declarative prayers, we’re pulling back the curtain and giving you the discernment tools to recognize it.Whether you’ve sensed something was “off” about a birth course or affirmation you’ve come across, or you simply want to be a more biblically grounded mama in this season — this episode will sharpen your thinking and anchor your heart in truth.In this episode, we cover:🌿 The subtle red flags hiding in popular Christian birth content✝️ Why “God designed your body perfectly” can actually be an anti-gospel statement🚩 What prosperity gospel thinking looks like inside the birth world🔍 The problem with Christian hypnobirthing and declarative birth prayers📖 Practical steps to grow in biblical discernment as a pregnant mamaMentioned in this episode:✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Schedule a Private Coaching Call✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards - You can now purchase them here📖 Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller - Mentioned as a beautiful resource for mamas walking through hard seasons in pregnancy and birth.If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.Let’s keep choosing faith over fear, one decision at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!Support the show