Holy Ground Motherhood

Prayer can sound simple… until you’re in the middle of motherhood.In this episode, we explore what it really looks like to practice prayer in a season that is loud, busy, and often overwhelming. What if prayer isn’t about saying the right words or having long, uninterrupted time with God, but about staying connected to Him throughout your day? We’ll talk about three simple and sustainable ways to pray in this season: structured prayer, breath prayers, and surrender prayers. If you’ve ever felt like your prayer life doesn’t “measure up,” this episode is an invitation to let go of perfection and rediscover prayer as a place of connection, honesty, and dependence on God.Scripture References: Psalm 77, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4, 1 John 4:4, Psalm 56:3, Philippians 4:13, 2 Chronicles 30:9, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Hebrews 4:16Recommended Resources:Breath As Prayer by Jennifer TuckerLord, Teach Me to Pray by Kay ArthurThe Lord and His Prayer by NT WrightPracticing the Way: Prayer CourseHoly Ground Motherhood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinksSeason 2 Introduction EpisodeSilence & Solitude Episode

In this episode, I sit down with Katrina Campbell to discuss what it looks like to live a life of steady, uncompromising faith. Katrina shares from her years of raising children who love Jesus, her deep commitment to the local church, and her work in foster care - both personally and professionally.She talks about faithfulness in the everyday, the responsibility and joy of discipling your children, and what it means to truly live on mission. Katrina’s wisdom is grounded, honest, and deeply rooted in her love for the Lord.This episode is an invitation to pursue a faith that isn’t swayed by culture, but anchored in Christ - and lived out with consistency, courage, and love.Scripture References: Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:1-2Holy Ground Motherhood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links

In this episode of Season 2, we’re exploring the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude - not as an escape from motherhood, but as a way of being present with God in the middle of it. For many moms, silence feels inaccessible, and solitude feels unrealistic, or even selfish. Our lives are loud and full, and the quiet can feel uncomfortable. But throughout Scripture, we see silence and solitude not as luxuries for the spiritually elite, but as formative rhythms modeled by Jesus Himself. We’ll talk about what silence and solitude actually are (and what they’re not), why silence feels so difficult in our modern world, and how this practice reveals what we carry beneath the noise. We’ll also explore what it looks like to come into God’s presence not as a role we carry but simply as a beloved child of God. My hope is not that you would strive to be still, but that you would learn to rest in the presence of a loving Father who delights in simply being with you.Scripture References: Mark 1:35, 1 Kings 19, Psalm 131:1-2Rule of Life Podcast: Solitude 03: Encountering Our Self with Bethany AllenRecommended Resources:Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley BartonSolitude Course by Practicing the WayHoly Ground Motherhood ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links⁠Season 2 Introduction Episode

In this episode, I sit down with my mentor, Lin Whitlock - a woman whose life is marked by wisdom, humility, and a deep love for both people and wide open spaces.Lin shares wisdom from years of mentoring women, her love for nature and horseback riding, and how walking closely with the Lord has shaped her perspective on failure and redemption.If you’re navigating guilt, shame, or wondering how God redeems hard chapters of your story, this conversation offers hope and steady encouragement.Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Philippians 4:6Holy Ground Motherhood ⁠⁠⁠⁠Links

 In this episode, we dive into the first spiritual discipline of Season 2: being in Scripture. Learn practical, grace-filled ways to return to God’s Word each day—even in short, interrupted moments of motherhood—and discover how consistent, small engagements with Scripture can shape your heart, renew your mind, and fill you with wisdom for your family and life.Scripture References: Psalms 1, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 4:12Recommended Resources:Lord, Teach Me To Study the Bible in 28 Days by Kay ArthurLearn the Bible in 24 Hours by Chuck MisslerReading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus by Lois TverbergThe Bible Project PodcastBEMA PodcastThe Bible Recap PodcastHoly Ground Motherhood ⁠⁠⁠Links⁠Season 2 Introduction Episode

In this episode, I sit down with a former high school creative writing teacher who helped shape my love of words and whose own story has been shaped by motherhood, creativity, and God’s grace. We talk honestly about the pressure to be the “perfect mother,” how perfectionism can become an identity, and the freedom that comes when we allow ourselves to fail without being defined by it. She reflects on raising two daughters who are now adults, learning to loosen her grip, and discovering grace across seasons of motherhood. We also explore her lifelong love of teaching and writing, and what it’s been like to see her book come to life in this season. This conversation is for any mom who feels weary from striving and longs to rest in grace.Mandy Houk WebsiteMandy Houk InstagramHoly Ground Motherhood ⁠⁠⁠Links

Motherhood changes everything—including how we relate to God.In this Season 2 intro episode of Holy Ground Motherhood, we’re talking about why spiritual practices matter, what kind of transformation only the Holy Spirit can bring, and how we participate in that work without turning faith into another performance metric.In this episode, we explore:The difference between behavior change and spiritual formationWhy spiritual disciplines are about availability, not perfectionHow consistency and availability work together in motherhoodWhat it means to “make room” for the work only God can doWhat to expect in Season 2 and how this rhythm is designed to support real lifeScripture Reference: Romans 12:2Resources:Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald WhitneySacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley BartonPracticing the Way by John Mark ComerSoul Feast by Marjorie ThompsonHoly Ground Motherhood ⁠⁠Links

What do you do when your walk with God brings more questions than answers?In this episode of Holy Ground Motherhood, we explore what it means to wrestle with God in the middle of motherhood—through the stories of Jacob and Job. From Jacob’s midnight struggle at the Jabbok to Job’s honest cries for answers, Scripture shows us that faith is not the absence of doubt, but the courage to bring our questions before God.We talk about emptying ourselves before the Lord, clinging to Him through exhaustion and fear, and learning to bow to His sovereignty even when we don’t understand. You may walk away wounded—but you will also walk away blessed.Scripture References: Genesis 32, Job 31:35, Job 38:3, Job 42:7, 2 Corinthians 12:9Holy Ground Motherhood ⁠Linktree

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my mom to share a story marked by pain, perseverance, and redemption. She opens up about navigating mental health, receiving a bipolar diagnosis, walking through divorce, and the reality of a broken family.But this is not a story without hope. We talk honestly about what it looks like to lose your footing—and how God, in His mercy, meets us there. My mom shares how the Lord gently drew her back to faith, restored her relationship with her children, and began rebuilding what felt irreparably broken.This episode is for anyone who has wondered if their story is too messy for redemption, too fractured for healing, or too far gone for God to reach. It’s a reminder that no diagnosis, no failure, and no broken relationship is beyond the restoring power of Jesus.Scripture References: Joel 2:25, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Romans 4:19-20Holy Ground Motherhood Linktree

What if discipleship wasn’t another thing on your to-do list… but one of God’s primary ways of strengthening you as a mom?In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked invitation of Titus 2 — not as a rigid model for “perfect Christian womanhood,” but as a picture of how God grows His daughters through one another. We break down common excuses, talk about why discipleship doesn’t create clones, and unpack a surprising truth: spiritual formation looks different on every woman because God works through who He designed you to be.If you’re hungry for deeper spiritual growth, longing for mentorship, or wanting to pour into someone else but are not sure where to start, this episode will give you vision and practical steps.Scripture References: Titus 2:3–5, Matthew 28:19-20, Colossians 1:28, John 15:5Discipleship Resources: Never Alone Bible Study by Jeannie Cunnion (affiliate link)Flourish Discipleship Guides by Passion City ChurchPrecept Upon Precept Bible Studies by Kay ArthurThe Bible Recap PodcastThe Bible Project PodcastThe BEMA PodcastHoly Ground Motherhood LinktreeHoly Ground Motherhood InstagramHoly Ground Motherhood YouTube

In this episode, I sit down with author and mom of ten, Toni Fowler, for a conversation that I know will stay with you. Toni shares the heart behind her book "Thrive No Matter What" and opens up about what it looked like to rely on the Lord in every season, including raising a big family, walking through her husband’s health crisis, and battling cancer herself. Her honesty, strength, and faith-filled perspective are such an encouragement. If you’re in a season where survival feels like the best you can do, this episode will remind you that God is with you, His grace is enough, and thriving is possible - no matter where you are!Scripture References: Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 26:3, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 25:40Thrive No Matter What by Toni FowlerHoly Ground Motherhood InstagramHoly Ground Motherhood TikTokHoly Ground Motherhood Youtube Channel

Your thoughts shape your life more than you realize. In this powerful conversation, Bethany Speer opens up about her journey from becoming an unexpected young mom to witnessing God’s redemptive hand in her motherhood, marriage, and faith. Join us as she shares how discipline, renewing her mind, and aligning her thoughts with truth transformed not only her business, but every area of her life.This episode is an honest, faith-filled reminder that the way we think shapes who we become — and that with God, no story is beyond redemption.Bethany's InstagramHoly Ground Motherhood InstagramYouTube Channel

In a world quick to cancel and slow to understand, how do we become listeners who sift wisely and love deeply? This episode explores the art of discerning listening — inspired by Acts 17 and the image of the “sifter” disciple. Learn how to hold every word up to Scripture, stay humble, and let God shape your heart through every conversation.Scripture References: Revelation 12:10-11, Galatians 3:28, Acts 17:10-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Galatians 6:9InstagramYoutube ChannelSitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg

Where is God in our deepest pain? Join us for a heartfelt conversation about Kim's journey through loss, faith, and finding wholeness again. Kim shares the story behind her book Grace in Grief: Navigating Loss to Wholeness and what life looked like before and after the passing of her son, Luke. Together, we explore how God meets us in our pain, the surprising ways healing unfolds, and what it means to hold onto hope when everything changes.Scripture References: Luke 17:11-19, Romans 15:13, Isaiah 26:3Grace in Grief by Kim GoodmanFull episode with videoReflection Page

Motherhood was never meant to be done alone. In this episode, we talk about what it means to build your village — to find (and be) the kind of community that holds you up when life gets heavy. We'll look at how God designed us for connection, what real support looks like, and small ways you can start creating the community you long for right where you are.Scripture References: Colossians 3:13-14, Luke 10:38-42, Isaiah 49:15-16 , 1 Corinthians 1:4Reflection Journal

If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the chaos of motherhood — in the sleepless nights, the messes, and the moments that feel anything but holy — this episode is for you. Together, we’ll explore what it means to invite God into the everyday and discover that His presence isn’t limited to quiet times or perfect moments. He is the God who meets us right where we are — even in the ordinary. Scripture references: Psalm 139:7–12, Isaiah 41:10, Deuteronomy 31:8. Memory Verse CardsReflection PageBreath as Prayer by Jennifer Tucker

An Introduction to the Holy Ground Motherhood Podcast. Join us as we help moms engage with Jesus in daily life, embrace the holy work of motherhood, and find hope and encouragement in every season.