Motherhood is full of moments that make us laugh—sometimes out of pure joy, and sometimes because life feels too ridiculous not to. In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series by stepping into the story of Sarah, a woman who waited decades for God’s promise and laughed when it finally seemed too impossible to believe.

Sarah’s story (Genesis 12–25) reads like a Netflix drama: unanswered prayers, bad decisions made in desperation, long seasons of waiting, and a plot twist only God could write. As we walk through her journey, we talk honestly about what it means to trust God when your body, your circumstances, and your timeline all seem to tell a different story.

In Genesis 18, Sarah laughs when she overhears God promise she’ll have a son in her old age. But her laughter isn’t mockery—it’s the laughter of exhaustion, disappointment, and guarded hope. Years later, when Isaac is finally born, Sarah laughs again—this time with joy, marveling at what God has done and inviting others to laugh with her.

This episode is an invitation for moms to read Scripture with compassion instead of judgment, to bring doubts honestly before God, and to trust that nothing is too hard for the Lord. Whether you’re waiting on a promise, feeling worn out, or wondering if it’s too late for God to work—Sarah’s story reminds us that God is faithful, patient, and always on time.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why laughter shows up so often in motherhood—and in the Bible
• How to read Scripture with compassion instead of comparison
• What Sarah’s waiting teaches us about God’s timing
• Why God isn’t offended by our doubts or questions
• How God fulfills His promises, even when we make messy choices
• The hope that comes from trusting God with what feels impossible

Scripture referenced: Genesis 12–25, Genesis 18:9–14, Genesis 21:1–6

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In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series by going all the way back to the beginning—to Eve, the first mother, and the first moment everything broke.

Together, we zoom out to see the big story of Scripture and zoom in on a truth every mom needs: when shame enters the picture, God doesn’t pull away—He moves closer.

Through Eve’s story in Genesis 1–3, we explore how shame began, why we instinctively try to cover ourselves, and how God has always been at work to restore what was broken.

• Why the Bible is a miraculous, unified story—not a rule book
• How Eve’s story fits into the meta-narrative of Scripture: creation, brokenness, and redemption
• The moment shame entered humanity—and why hiding is our natural response
• Why “fig leaves” still show up in our lives today (and how we use them)
• The powerful truth that God comes looking for us after we mess u
• How the first animal sacrifice points forward to Jesus
• Why we don’t need to clean ourselves up before coming to God
• What modeling grace (not perfection) looks like for our kids
  

This conversation is for every mom who has ever felt unworthy, distant from God, or stuck trying to fix herself first. Eve’s story reminds us that grace has been God’s plan from the very beginning.

• Genesis 1–3
• Psalm 19
• Romans 16:20

Whether you read your Bible daily, haven’t opened one in years, or feel overwhelmed by where to start—you are welcome here. If you don’t have a Bible and would like one, we would love to get one into your hands.

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January is chaos. February is clarity. And this year, the Gather Moms team is doing something different.

In this season-opening episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off a brand-new year (and a brand-new season!) by proposing something radical for moms: What if your New Year didn’t start until February? After the sugar crashes, the school reset, the burnout, and the abandoned resolutions, February is when moms can finally breathe—and actually decide who they want to become.

That conversation opens the door to the heart of this episode: the launch of the “Bible Moms” season. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the Bible, unsure where to start, inconsistent, distracted, or even skeptical—this season was created with you in mind.

Kate and Rebecca unpack why the Bible isn’t just a book of stories, but one unified, miraculous narrative—and why knowing the whole story changes how we see God, ourselves, and our motherhood. Through humor, personal stories, and practical insight, they make the case that there is one habit that will shape every other area of a mom’s life this year.

You’ll hear:

• Why January expectations crush moms—and why February is the reset we actually need
• Honest confessions about Bible guilt, inconsistency, and dry seasons
• A fresh, accessible way to understand the Bible’s big picture (without feeling dumb or behind)
• Why moms are overwhelmed by voices—and how God’s voice cuts through the noise
• What it really means to be a “Bible Mom” (hint: not perfection)
• How this season will walk you through Scripture using moms of the Bible as anchors
• An invitation to start right where you are—even if you don’t own a Bible
• Whether you’ve walked with God for years, feel stuck in a spiritual rut, or aren’t sure what you believe at all, you are welcome here.

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