What happens when motherhood looks different than you imagined? In this powerful episode, Bethany sits down with her cousin — one of her best friends since childhood, a devoted wife, and a mom of four — Christina to talk about the real and beautiful journey of raising a child with special needs.

Together, they dive into the story of Lily’s birth, the emotional and spiritual challenges that come with special needs parenting, and the incredible joy that shines through even on the hardest days.

They talk about parenting multiple children, marriage, faith, and what it looks like to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned. You’ll hear honest reflections about asking “why me?”, finding peace without comparison, and learning to see God’s purpose in the middle of uncertainty.

Whether you’re a mom of a special needs child or just walking through a hard season, this conversation will remind you that God sees you, your child, and your heart — and He’s using every part of your story for good.

Link's Discussed in episode:

Sanctified and Sleep Deprived Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sanctified-sleep-deprived/id1842983659

"Like Me" By Laura Wifler: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=like+me+laura+wifler&i=stripbooks&crid=2GFQIVKF3JVAC&sprefix=like+me+laura+wif%2Cstripbooks%2C210&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

"All the Way to the Top" By Annette bay Pimentel: https://www.amazon.com/All-Way-Top-Disabilities-Everything/dp/1492688975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O3V2CALPQOYA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mH4J-U6dNs-7_QIdiPxFyhoSmjAkS83dFz5IO1117svGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.4TwlrOBYjV0J3nd_ceGcp3g0pInamAMnuiz4xUAMPYY&dib_tag=se&keywords=all+the+way+to+the+top+annette+bay&qid=1762339207&sprefix=all+the+way+to+the+top+annette+bay%2Cspecialty-aps%2C153&sr=8-1

"If at Birth You Don't Succeed" By Zach Anner: https://www.amazon.com/Birth-You-Dont-Succeed-Adventures/dp/162779364X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QJOHFSFV0ATZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqSGtNqeqeKCeYP16oDhSYUFfSC_MRBslZmYbkSCxjc3fHmbyeKCQ6lXxl6KshWlMzqWDSqd13t0BD2vPD_zseL_8FIZ8W7G52DNVhST1gw.PBku4wRQ_hwCN-NCkUiz-Et1f_t9zz9gyMIzBYK6CZM&dib_tag=se&keywords=zach+anner&qid=1762339429&sprefix=zach+ann%2Caps%2C446&sr=8-1

Ever feel like you’re stuck in the same spiritual place—like you believe in God but still struggle to actually grow in your faith? In this episode, Bethany gets real about what it means to spiritually “grow up.” She shares the five lifestyle and faith habits that completely changed her walk with God and helped her move from overwhelmed to peaceful.

Using scripture from Hebrews 5, Ephesians 6, and Proverbs 31, Bethany talks about the daily disciplines that build true spiritual maturity—like waking up early for quiet time, reading the Word, praying in silence, honoring God with your body, and putting on the armor of God.

If you’ve been craving deeper faith and lasting peace in your motherhood and your mindset, this one’s for you.

When life feels like it’s spinning out of control, our instinct is to grab the wheel tighter. But what if the peace we’re craving comes when we finally let go?

In this heartfelt episode, Bethany sits down with her friend Brittany to talk about what it really means to surrender—fully. Brittany opens up about how God has been teaching her to give up control, not just in the big, dramatic moments of life, but in the small, everyday ones too. Through her story, you’ll hear what happens when we stop trying to manage everything ourselves and start trusting God’s timing instead of our own.

They talk about the hard parts—learning to wait, giving God your plans, and releasing the fear that comes with not knowing the outcome. But they also share the beauty that follows: peace, growth, and a deeper relationship with the God who sees and cares about every detail.

If you’ve ever struggled to “let go and let God,” this conversation will remind you that surrender isn’t giving up—it’s choosing to trust the One who knows what’s best for you.

✨ Key Themes: Letting go and letting God, trusting His timing, surrendering control, spiritual growth, finding peace, Christian motherhood, faith in everyday life