Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Peace, Scripture, Overcome, Healing

50. Busy Mom Burnout: Why your Soul Feels so Dehydrated with Carole Evans

Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms is a podcast created for overwhelmed moms who love Jesus but feel stretched thin, spiritually dry, or disconnected from the peace they know they should have. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things—raising kids, managing a home, showing up in your marriage, maybe even working—but still feel like your soul is running on empty, you are not alone. Here, we talk about what it really looks like to grow in your faith in the middle of real life. Not perfect life. Not “quiet time on a mountain” life. But messy, busy, everyday motherhood. Each episode is filled with biblical encouragement, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you: * Reconnect with God in a real and personal way * Break free from overwhelm, anxiety, and spiritual burnout * Renew your mind with Scripture * Find peace and clarity in your identity in Christ * Learn how to actually live out your faith beyond Sunday I’m Bethany Crowe, Christian wife, mom, coach, and your host. I’ve walked through seasons of overwhelm, spiritual dryness, and trying to do it all in my own strength—and I’ve experienced how God gently brings us back to peace when we surrender it all to Him. Whether you’re folding laundry, driving in the car, or sneaking in a few quiet minutes, this space is for you. 🌿 Ready to go deeper? Website + Resources + Coaching: https://caroleevansministries.com [https://caroleevansministries.com] Email: carole.r.evans@gmail.com LinkedIn Newsletter: Faith & Work at Home 📩 Contact the show: podcast@bethanyrose.net Grab your Bible, your coffee (reheated, of course), and let’s grow in faith together—one episode at a time.

49. How to Break Free from Negative Thoughts as a Christian Mom

Have you ever believed something about yourself for so long that it felt completely true—even though it wasn't what God says about you? In this episode, we're talking about strongholds: the lies, beliefs, fears, and thought patterns that become deeply rooted in our minds and hearts. These strongholds often begin in childhood or through painful experiences and can quietly shape our identity, relationships, and faith for years. I'll share my own personal story of a stronghold that followed me for more than a decade and even carried into my new marriage. We'll explore what Scripture says about strongholds, how the enemy uses them, and most importantly, how God gives us the power to demolish them. Together we'll discuss: • What a stronghold actually is • How strongholds become part of our identity • Common strongholds including fear, anxiety, pride, bitterness, unforgiveness, addiction, and idolatry • What it means to take every thought captive • How renewing your mind changes your life • Why the Armor of God matters before the battle begins • My Easter Sunday breakthrough and what finally helped me break free If you've ever struggled with thoughts like "I'm not enough," "I'll never change," "This is just who I am," or other beliefs that seem impossible to overcome, this episode is for you. Resources & Next Steps: 🌿 Join the email newsletter, learn about coaching, and find the Moms Helping Moms Grow in Christ Facebook community: https://bethanyrose.net/podcast [https://bethanyrose.net/podcast] 💜 Interested in Christian coaching for overwhelmed moms? Visit: https://bethanyrose.net/podcast [https://bethanyrose.net/podcast] 📧 Contact: podcast@bethanyrose.net [podcast@bethanyrose.net] If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with a friend who needs to hear that God's truth is greater than the lies she's been believing.

48. Losing Patience Instead of Gaining? 2 Examples From the Bible That Will Blow You Away

“Patience.” It sounds beautiful… until you actually need it. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what biblical patience REALLY looks like in motherhood, marriage, hard seasons, and our walk with God. Because patience is not pretending everything is okay or never feeling frustrated. Biblical patience is continuing to trust God even when life makes no sense and His timing feels painfully slow. Today we look at two powerful examples from the Bible: * Job — who trusted God through deep suffering and confusion * Abraham — who waited years for God’s promises to come true Through their stories, we’ll talk about: * why patience is so difficult * what waiting seasons produce in us * how suffering can strengthen faith * trusting God when prayers feel unanswered * patience in motherhood and everyday life * and how God remains faithful even in delays If you’ve been feeling weary, reactive, discouraged, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated in a waiting season, this episode is for you. Friend, maybe God isn’t ignoring you… maybe He’s growing something deeper in you. Website: bethanyrose.net/podcast [http://admin5.podbean.com] Weekly Newsletter Sign Up [https://bit.ly/bethanysnotes] Email: podcast@bethanyrose.net Join the free Facebook community for Christian moms: Moms Helping Moms Grow in Christ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualgrowthforchristianmoms]

47. What Do Chronic Stress, Mental Fatigue, and Tapped Nerves Have In Common?

Have you ever felt like your body could never fully relax? Like even when life slows down, your mind and body still feel stuck in survival mode? In today’s episode, we are talking about fight or flight — what it is, what it does to the body, why chronic stress and survival mode are so exhausting, and how God gently leads us into healing and peace. We’ll talk about: * What happens in the body during fight or flight * Why staying in survival mode is harmful * How trauma, stress, and overwhelm affect us spiritually and physically * Why healing takes time * What it means to ABIDE with God in healing seasons * Why God is not rushing your healing * The biblical truth that there are seasons for rest, healing, rebuilding, and being poured into before being poured out If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, spiritually dry, or constantly “on edge,” this episode is for you. Friend, you are not weak because you need healing. God is near to you here too. 💜 Scriptures Mentioned: * James 4:8 * Hebrews 13:5 (TPT) * Ecclesiastes 3:1 * Matthew 11:28 Connect With Me: 🌿 Podcast & Website: bethanyrose.net/podcast [https://bethanyrose.net/podcast] 🌿 Facebook Community: "Moms Helping Moms Grow In Christ" Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualgrowthforchristianmoms] 🌿 Email: podcast@bethanyrose.net

46. Struggling to Pray? Jesus Already Gave Us a Blueprint

Welcome back to Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms! In today’s episode, we are diving deep into one of the most powerful passages on prayer in the Bible — Matthew 6:9–13, where Jesus gives us the Lord’s Prayer. If you’ve ever sat down to pray and didn’t know what to say… if you’ve struggled to stay consistent in prayer… or if you’ve felt spiritually dry, overwhelmed, distracted, or guilty about your prayer life — this episode is for you. 💜 Jesus never intended prayer to be a performance. He gave us a simple, powerful blueprint to help us connect with God authentically. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Why God is after relationship, not perfection ✨ How to pray even in busy motherhood ✨ Breaking down the Lord’s Prayer piece by piece ✨ Surrendering control and trusting God ✨ Asking God for daily strength, peace, and provision ✨ Forgiveness, healing, and releasing bitterness ✨ Spiritual protection for you and your family ✨ A practical 7-day prayer challenge for Christian moms You do not need fancy words to talk to God. You just need a willing heart. Jesus already gave us the framework. 🙏 PLUS — special announcement at the end of the episode! 🎉 ⸻ 💜 WANT MORE SUPPORT & COMMUNITY? 🌿 Join the FREE Facebook Community: Moms Helping Moms Grow IN Christ Facebook Group 🌿 Podcast, Coaching & Resources: Bethany Rose Podcast Website 🌿 Email Me: podcast@bethanyrose.net 🌿 Learn More About 1:1 Christian Coaching: Bethany Rose Coaching Information If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another Christian mom who needs encouragement today. 💕