51. Sacred or Counterfeit? Placenta Rituals, the Enneagram & More: Biblical Discernment of Birth Practices, Ep. 4

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're continuing our series on Biblical Discernment of Birth Practices with a look at some of the more subtle counterfeits showing up in birth culture today—the ceremonies, rituals, and beliefs that promise protection, healing, and identity apart from God. This series has been walking through three simple questions for every practice we encounter: Where did it come from? What worldview am I holding while engaging with it? And what fruit does it produce? In this episode, we apply those questions to some practices that may be completely unfamiliar to you, and others you've probably encountered without even realizing what's underneath them. Whether you're preparing for your own birth, working through a season of wanting more control than God is asking you to hold, or simply want to know how to discern what's out there—this episode is full of practical wisdom and scriptural grounding for your heart and mind. In this episode, I share: 🕊️ The difference between a blessing way ceremony and a Christ-centered mother's blessing 🌿 What's really behind placenta encapsulation, lotus birth, and burying the placenta 👑 Why sacred feminine teaching feels like empowerment but functions as self-worship 🔮 How spirit baby communication and astrology echo an ancient temptation named in Isaiah 💬 My own story of repenting from the Enneagram, and why "you are enough" isn't the whole truth Scripture Shared: "When someone tells you to consult mediums and spiritists who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? Consult God's instruction and the testimony of warning. If anyone does not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn." – Isaiah 8:19–20 Mentioned in this episode: ✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, including the NEW Birth Practice Discernment Guide to walk through this framework yourself 💕 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 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