S1:EP32 Midnight Series, “Woo Woo For Jesus.”

Welcome back to the Midnight Series, where the conversations are late, the lights are low, and nothing is too sacred to say out loud. In this deeply personal episode, McKenzie and Rebecca explore what it looks like to walk a middle path: holding spiritual curiosity while remaining rooted in Scripture, anchored in Jesus, and guided by discernment. They talk about “energy” and nervous system regulation not as replacements for faith, but as part of God’s design or tools that can be reclaimed rather than rejected. This episode also marks the beginning of McKenzie’s “Connection Year,” a season dedicated to reconnecting with self, body, community, and God. She shares how something as simple as baking sourdough became sacred stillness, revealing that what she once called “rest” through reality TV was often just distraction. Through an exercise tracing her hands, she identifies what she’s been holding that God never asked her to carry and the emotional weight she’s slowly learning to release. From there, the conversation turns inward to nervous system regulation, health struggles with Hashimoto’s and PCOS, and the inherited beliefs that shaped her relationship with hustle, scarcity, and safety. This conversation moves gently but honestly through trauma, grace, accountability, and what it means to heal without rewriting the truth.   They unpack: Tate’s ER scare and discerning God’s redirection Navigating medical anxiety and financial pressure Asking God for mentorship and finding spiritual guidance Holding Scripture and spiritual curiosity together The beginning of a “Connection Year” Sourdough as sacred stillness The “What You’re Holding” exercise and releasing burdens Connecting to the body through nervous system healing Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and stress patterns Childhood programming around hustle and approval Scarcity mindset and achievement-based worth Family dynamics, trauma, and generational beliefs Forgiveness, boundaries, and the difference between reconciliation and repair The rise of no-contact relationships and trusting the Holy Spirit in hard family decisions If you’ve ever felt torn between honoring your parents and honoring your healing… If you’ve wrestled with rest, control, or feeling safe without striving… If you’re learning that stillness is not laziness, but obedience… This episode is for you. Healing doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like sourdough, surrender, and letting go.   Episode Timeline: 01:18 – Tate’s ER scare 04:42 – Navigating care and financial stress 07:52 – Blocked paths and protection 10:38 – Finding spiritual mentorship 14:06 – Faith meets curiosity 20:19 – The Connection Year begins 22:42 – Sourdough and sacred stillness 31:17 – The “What You’re Holding” exercise 36:47 – Connecting to the body 41:17 – Divine timing and comparison 43:31 – The wound of acceptance 45:40 – Healthy escapes and avoidance 46:30 – Dad’s hustle blueprint 48:36 – Scarcity money mindset 50:20 – Approval through achievement 52:24 – Control, trust, and surrender 57:15 – Family dynamics and values 01:02:23 – Therapy, grace, and trauma 01:08:49 – No contact and repair 01:23:41 – Forgiveness, boundaries, and faith 01:27:00 – Closing reflections   Connect with Moms With A Call: Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube → @momswithacall Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon. Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you — your words mean more than you know. If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected] Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles Branding + Design by dvoorheisdesigns.com