When Purity Culture Follows You Into Marriage

Holiday Break & What’s Coming For 2026✨

I wanted to pop in with a quick holiday update and share what The Freedom Table will look like as we head into the new year. I’ve taken an unplanned break this fall, and I decided to lean into it and rest through the holiday season. I’ll be back in January with our normal Thursday episodes, and I’m really excited about where we’re headed in 2026. The Freedom Table is all about breaking free from the systems that keep women small. In this episode, I’m sharing the six main themes we’ll be diving into next year — health and wellness lies, shame-based parenting, homeschooling pressure, spiritual legalism, manipulative marketing, and boundaries with toxic family members. If there’s a specific topic or situation you’d love for me to talk about in the new year, leave a comment on this episode and I’ll add it to the list. Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for letting me walk these things out in real time with you. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful holiday season. I’ll see you back here in January.

When Purity Culture Follows You Into Marriage

What happens when you do everything “right”… and it still doesn’t feel right? This episode digs into what purity culture didn’t tell us — and how those old messages still echo inside our marriages. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t just “flip the switch” after years of being told to shut everything down, this one will hit home. It’s not about blame. It’s about finally understanding what happened — and finding freedom in the middle of it.

They Have to Learn to Follow Rules and Be on a Schedule

Today on The Freedom Table, we’re flipping one of the most normalized parenting beliefs on its head. We’ve been told that structure and strict schedules are what prepare kids for the “real world.” But the truth? The real world doesn’t reward blind obedience. It rewards adaptability, discernment, and self-awareness— and those things grow from trust, not control. In this episode, we’re uncovering where this belief even came from, why so many parents cling to it out of fear, and what the Bible and brain science actually reveal about freedom, peace, and responsibility. We’ll talk about the idol of control, the myth of “good routines,” and how to raise kids who can follow truth—not just rules. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I being too lenient… or just finally letting God lead?” this one’s for you.

If They’re Afraid of You, That’s Not Respect.

We were taught that “respect” meant obedience. That a good parent had quiet kids who didn’t talk back and made us look put together in public. But what if that isn’t respect at all… what if it’s fear? In this episode, we flip the script on fear-based parenting and talk about what really happens when our kids obey out of fear instead of safety. We’ll dig into how pride and people-pleasing sneak into parenting, how culture confuses control with character, and why staying calm doesn’t make you weak — it makes you an anchor. If you’ve ever wondered why your child’s voice feels like defiance, or why staying gentle feels so hard, this one will bring clarity and healing. Because fear might control behavior for a moment… but love transforms it for a lifetime.

It’s Not That You’re Weak—It’s That Your Body Thinks You’re in Danger

If you’ve ever found yourself in the pantry at 10 p.m.—chips in hand, guilt flooding in—you’re not alone. Diet culture tells you it’s about willpower. But the truth? It’s about safety. In this episode of The Freedom Table, I break down the brain science behind cravings, late-night snacking, and why your body reaches for comfort food when the house gets quiet. You’ll learn why it’s not weakness, but survival—and how to rewire your brain toward real freedom. ✨ This isn’t about control. ✨ It’s about compassion. ✨ And it’s about finally hearing what your body is really asking for. Pull up a chair—let’s rewrite the story together.