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M Is for Mama Podcast
by Abbie Halberstadt
On the M is for Mama Podcast, you’ll hear encouragement for all things motherhood, practical helps and systems to help you thrive in your home from day to day, funny, relatable kid-stories, examinations of what the Bible has to say about cultural issues, and so much more!
Episodes
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Ep. 164: All Things Baby #11!
Today’s show is all about Baby Halberstadt #11! I’m answering your FAQs (how I feel, when I’m due, how big our age gap will be, etc.) and chatting about what it’s like to be pregnant at 44. I’m also discussing a couple of things I’m doing differently this time around. I hope you find these…
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Ep. 163: Giving Your Kids a Foundation That Lasts (A Chat with Trevin Wax)
If the concept of giving your child a firm theological foundation in God’s Word feels overwhelming, today’s episode is for you! Trevin Wax, author of The Gospel Way Catechism for Kids, helps break down the essentials of topics to discuss with your children, ages 8-12, and how to approach them...
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Ep. 162: Contentment Breeds Capacity + Big News!
Our current culture gives us every reason to make excuses for our lack of capacity: circumstances, trauma, personality, etc. But what if we truly believed that God’s Word and power truly have everything we need for life and godliness and that we truly can do so much more than we feel capable…
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Ep. 161: I’ve Loved You from the Start (A Chat with Tabitha Paige)
Bestselling children’s author + illustrator, Tabitha Paige joins me on this episode to talk about her precious new book, I’ve Loved You From the Start. She shares the deeply personal story behind its creation (inspired by her special needs son, Ducky) and gives so much encouragement in…
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Ep. 160: She Reads Truth (A Chat with Rachel Myers)
If you know one thing about me, it’s that I think you should read your Bible. A lot. And then read it some more. And this episode’s guest agrees with me! Raechel Myers, co-founder of She Reads Truth, joins me to talk about how busy Christian women can incorporate Bible reading into their everyday...
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Ep. 159: A Biblical Look at Sleep Training (A Chat with Jessie Martin)
If you have questions about sleep training, this is the show for you! Not only is Jessie Martin a pediatric sleep specialist who has helped numerous clients find the best plan for optimizing sleep in their individual homes, but she’s also a Bible-believing Christian who desires to honor God with...
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Ep. 158: WWKW (Dating + Friendships + Sibling Relationships)
We’re back with another round of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday, podcast style after a long break! This episode, I’m tackling your questions about teen dating guidelines, how to move forward after a friendship breakup, how to foster great sibling relationships, and more! It’s always fun to do a...
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Ep. 157: Built on Faith (A Chat with Dr. Ben Carson)
Today’s show welcomes Dr. Ben Carson who shares with us about how the Lord grabbed ahold of his life in his teens and had guided him ever since—through an illustrious medical career, influential positions in government, and writing bestselling books. Through it all, he emphasizes personal...
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Ep. 156: Teaching Toddler Theology (A Chat with Lauren Groves)
If you’ve ever struggled with how to convey deep theological concepts in a simple way to your toddlers, this episode is for you! In it, we talk about the common obstacles that keep parents of young children from engaging with and catechizing them. So often, it’s less about a lack of desire and…
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Ep. 155: Double Delights (A Chat with Evy and Nola Halberstadt)
My twin girls, Evy and Nola, are some of the most delightful humans I know, and they join me on the show to chat all things Double Delights (the baking book they wrote with me). We talk about how much we learned in the process of writing this book, how it came to be in the first place, and which...
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Ep. 154: Does It Really Take a Village? (A Chat with Jennifer Flanders)
We’re back with season 4 of the M is for Mama podcast, and we’re kicking it off with one of my favorite people, Jennifer Flanders. In this episode, we chat about all things “village” in motherhood. It’s no secret that moms need help, but the ultimate question is from where? And what do we do when...
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Ep. 153: A Candid Q&A About Catholicism—Part 2 (with Pastor Rick Witmer)
In our Part 1 of this series, we answered common questions about Catholicism from the Catholic perspective with help from a Catholic priest. In Part 2, we’re sharing answers from a Protestant viewpoint.The number one question I get asked from Catholics is, “We seem so aligned on a lot of topics…
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Ep. 152: A Candid Q&A about Catholicism—Part 1 (with Pastor Rick Witmer)
You asked, we’re answering! After months of receiving questions about Catholicism, I decided it was time to dive in. I’ve invited Wit (my pastor) to join me as we address FAQs about Catholicism from Protestants (Part 1) and answer questions about Protestants from Catholics (Part 2). For Part 1…
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Ep. 151: Why Family Devotionals Matter (With Melissa and Michael Kruger)
We know we’re supposed to read the Bible with our kids. But sometimes, we overlook the why of its importance. In this episode, Melissa and Michael Kruger approach the topic of family devotionals in a way that makes it seem doable—because it is! It’s not about perfection but instead intention. And...
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Ep. 150: Boyhood Resurrected (A Chat with Rebekah Lovell)
If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll survive your boys’ energy and verve for life, if you’ve been concerned the walls might not be standing by the time they leave the house, and if you’ve racked your brain for productive ways to channel their zeal for life, this episode is for you. Rebekah Lovell…
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Ep. 149: Raising “Successful” Young Adults (A Chat with Jonathan Brush)
Are we willing our young adults for success as they go out into the world, and are we even defining success correctly? These questions are just two of the many I tackle with my guest, Jonathan Brush from Unbound Ministries. With multiple decades of working with youth and young adults under his...
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Ep. 148: WWKW (May 2026)
In our last Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday episode of this podcast season, I share several tidbits of exciting news from our family (hint: Europe 2.0, baby!), answer your burning questions about toddlers, and so much more! I’m so glad you enjoy these long-form answer-style episodes as much as I…
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Ep. 147: Prepping for Postpartum (A Chat with Anne Marie Williams)
Postpartum is such a special time in every mom’s life, but it can also has its fair share of challenges: hormonal shifts, sleepless nights, and physical recovery, to name a few. Our guest Anne Marie Williams is here to encourage moms to be proactive with their postpartum, actively pursuing ways…
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Ep. 146: The Piggybank Playbook (A Chat with Bryant Greening)
If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s desire to have a lemonade stand is an indication of future financial stewardship or a glimmer of true entrepreneurial spirit, you’ll love this episode! Bryant Greening has taken his own childhood (then adult) propensities for building businesses and...
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Ep. 145: Contentment for Christian Women (A Chat with Tilly Dillehay)
What if we truly believe our contentment were not linked to our circumstances—that we really do have the ability to give thanks in all circumstances, as we’re exhorted to do by Scripture? What would it change? For the Christian woman mired in bitterness and comparison, the answer just might be...
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Ep. 144: Healthy Eating Tips for Kids
Every week, on Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday, I get asked for tips for picky eaters, how to get kids in the kitchen (without losing your mind), and teaching kids about healthy eating choices. In this episode, we tackle all of these topics and more with Katie Kimble from Raising Healthy Families.…
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Ep. 143: We’re Building Another House!! (Q&A)
If you had asked me if I had finding acreage and building another house on my bingo card for 2026, my answer would have been a resounding NO! And yet, here we are! In this episode, I’m tackling a bunch of your FAQs about how this came to be, the plan for our current house, and what we’re hoping…
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Ep. 142: From Administrator to Homeschool Educator (A Chat with Mandy Davis)
Homeschool moms, you’re in for a treat as I chat today with Mandy Davis, a former public school administrator turned homeschool educator. In this episode, we talk about her unlikely journey to homeschooling as well as what made her keep going once she arrived. Woven throughout are so many tidbits...
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Ep. 141: Help! I’m Ruining My Kids! (A Gospel Chat with Abbey Wedgeworth)
On today’s show, Abbie and Abbey talk all things grace, mom guilt, and perseverance in motherhood. In a world that can swing from extremes such as try-hard motherhood perfectionism to the “hot mess express” mom, finding our center on the truth of the completed work of Christ for us as moms can…
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Episode 140: Christians and Birth (A Chat with Dannette McGrew)
If you’re a Christian and a mother (or soon to become one), this episode is for you! Dannette McGrew, certified birth doula, is on the podcast today to talk about Christians and birth. We discuss everything from hypnobirthing to the best place to give birth (spoiler: it’s wherever the Lord leads...
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Ep. 139: Spiritual Self-Talk (The Art of Preaching Truth to Yourself)
If you’ve ever found yourself mumbling about what you’re doing in the pantry or asking yourself why you walked into the garage and flipped on the lights, then you’re probably well-versed in the art of talking to yourself. The science behind it is obvious: As we vocalize our thoughts out loud, we...
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Ep. 138: Teenage Girls Are Fun (A Q&A with Della)
Today’s episode is extra-special since I have my 15-year-old daughter Della joining me to chat and answer your questions. We talk about what it’s like to be the oldest girl in a large family, how to navigate sibling conflict, what she’s looking forward to in her future and so much more! I hope…
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Ep. 137: Taking on Teens (A Chat with RuthAnn Zimmerman)
In a world that tells every parent of young children, “Just you wait until they’re teens. Then you’ll really know how bad parenting can be,” RuthAnn Zimmerman and I are here to call hog wash. Yes, teens are a unique challenge and need to be treated with kindness and discernment. Yes, teen…
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Ep. 136: Raising Responsible Kids (A Chat with RuthAnn Zimmerman)
One of my biggest FAQs involves questions about chores, kids’ responsibilities, and teaching children self-discipline. On this episode, I invite my friend RuthAnn Zimmerman to share her wisdom about intentionally facilitating responsibility and stewardship in children through hard work…
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Ep. 135: A Marriage Chat with Shaun
Today’s episode has a rare treat—an appearance from my husband, Shaun. We tackle some of your burning questions, most notably how to stay connected in seasons of stress, busyness, small children, or all of the above. We hope you’ll glean some helpful tidbits from this marriage chat and that…
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Ep. 134 Kat and Chat (A Conversation with a Kindred-Spirit Mama)
Sometimes, you meet someone with whom you instantly click, and it feels like you’ve known each other for decades. That’s how it felt when I found my friend Kat online. We started chatting via DMs, and a couple of years later, we got the chance to hang out face-to-face when she came to stay at our...
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Ep. 133: “Must Be Nice” (And Other Lies That Steal Our Joy)
What if we truly believed God’s power gave us everything we need for life and godliness? That His power really is made perfect in our weakness? That His grace is actually sufficient for every circumstance we encounter? In this episode, we dive into the kind of thought patterns that keep us stuck…
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Ep. 132: Be a Blessing (The Why Behind Our Family Motto)
Y’all asked, and I’m delivering! So many of you wanted a dedicated episode on why “be a blessing” is our family motto and how we practically apply it in our home and community at large. As always, we go back to Scripture as our guide for any phrases or intentions we choose to focus on, and there...
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Ep. 131: WWKW (January 2026)
Welcome to Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday podcast-style in 2026! In this episode, we’re tackling everything from chores as discipline to whether you can homeschool without a co-op to how to move forward with peace when you’ve gone through multiple miscarriages. As always, my goal is to give you...
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Ep. 130: Six Words for Family Success (A Chat with Arlene Pelicane)
One of my favorite things when I have guests on is when they combine biblical principles with actionable steps for more peace, joy, and order in our homes. Arlene Pelicane does this so well in today’s episode in which we discuss the biblical principles that undergird family interactions in areas...
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Ep. 129: The Ebb and Flow of Capacity (New Years 2026)
Have you ever wondered why you can’t seem to get as much done as you used to? Or, conversely, why something that used to feel overwhelming now seems like not as big a deal? The answer, in a word, might be capacity. Human beings are seasonal creatures, and there will be times in our life when we…
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Ep. 128: WWKW—Christmas Edition 2025
All right, friends! We’re answering all things Christmas in this episode. A few years back, I did a Christmas series you guys loved, but it felt like a good time to do a follow up. We talk gifts, keeping Jesus the focus, what to do about Santa Claus, and favorite traditions—all in one jam-packed...
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Ep. 127: Kids + Autonomy (Balancing Safety and Responsibility Biblically)
If you’ve ever struggled to find the line between teaching your children life skills while also not putting them in dangerous situations, then this episode is for you. In it, we explore what the true purpose of promoting autonomy in our kids is from a biblical perspective and how we can do that...
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Ep. 126: The Joyfulness Challenge
During the Christmas season, joy can feel like something we *should* have, even while we struggle to stay afloat with everyday life plus the responsibilities of making magical memories for our children. But what if joy were so much more than a feeling—were instead an assurance of something…
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Ep. 125: Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday: Thanksgiving 2025
Join in as I answer your burning questions about everything from my favorite Thanksgiving foods to how to handle snarky comments about your family size to how I deal with exhausted days to what I think of all of the speculation swirling around Charlie Kirk’s death. As always, it’s a mix of fun,...
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Ep. 124: Walking Through Grief with Kids (a Chat with Wit)
Join us as we tackle the tricky topic of grief and children. A few weeks ago, a reader whose husband had died under tragic circumstances asked for resources on how to navigate grief with her four children. So I invited my pastor Wit (Rick Witmer) on to share from the perspective of a biblical...
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Ep. 123: Raising Gender-Confident Kids (with Dr. Jeff Meyers)
Whether you have personal experience with a child asking questions about gender or are nervous about how to address issues that might arise from exposure to media or peers, this episode is for you! Dr. Jeff Meyers breaks down the importance of emphasizing God’s good design for gender and why it...
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Ep. 122: The Lies of Progressive Christianity and the Next Generation (with Alisa Childers)
My friend, Alisa Childers, is back on the podcast to talk about how we can help the next generation—middle schoolers through young adults—to spot and refute the lies of progressive Christianity. We talk about how politics and culture are always downstream from theology and ways we can prepare...
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Ep. 121: An Unforgettable Birthday
Come along for the ride as I tell you all about the ways my family made my 43rd birthday a magical experience. I pray you’ll be encouraged to press into whatever season you find yourself in, knowing that, regardless of your family’s response, the Lord sees and honors your efforts to invest well…
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Ep. 120: Share the Arrows (Highlights and Takeaways)
This week’s episode is all about Share the Arrows—a conservative Christian women’s event in Dallas, Tx. I’ve had the honor of being invited to speak and represent the motherhood perspective from a biblical standpoint for 2024 (the year of its inception) and 2025. And both times were utterly…
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Ep. 119: WWKW Podcast Style (October 2025)
We’re back with another episode of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday in long/form podcast answers. In this show, we tackle everything from toddler expectations to dating guidelines for teens and lots of things in between! As always, my goal is to approach each topic from a biblical perspective while...
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Ep. 118: Should Women Be Pastors? (A Chat with Pastor’s Wife, Jenn Witmer)
Today, we’re tackling the hot button topic of whether women should be pastors with my own pastor’s wife, Jenn Witmer. As female pastors and clerics become more common, it’s inevitable that even the most traditional minds will start to question or at least reconsider the historical church’s…
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Ep. 117: Walking With God When I’m Afraid (A Book Chat with Wit)
This show tackles such a timely topic for children and parents alike: how to approach anxiety from a biblical perspective. My pastor, Rick Witmer, unpacks his very personal story of struggling with crippling anxiety and how the Lord lead him to write a book for children called Walking With God…
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Ep. 116: The Charlie Kirk Effect
On September 10, all of America (and the western world, at large) was shocked by the violent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Since then, more words and social media posts have been dedicated to his murder than to any other subject in recent history—prompting a wide range of responses. This episode...
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Ep. 115: Live Beyond Your Label (A Chat With Erin Kerry)
This episode is a must listen for anyone who’s found themselves looking for answers to questions about the connection between nutrition and our brains, hormones, and overall well-being. Erin Kerry is holistic health coach (and personal friend) who’s passionate about equipping and helping you to...
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On the M is for Mama Podcast, you’ll hear encouragement for all things motherhood, practical helps and systems to help you thrive in your home from day to day, funny, relatable kid-stories, examinations of what the Bible has to say about cultural issues, and so much more!
HOSTED BY
Abbie Halberstadt
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