What is Advent anyway—and why does it matter for us as busy Christian moms?

In this solo episode, we slow down and walk through the true meaning of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas that focus on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Instead of rushing through the season, this episode invites you to study Scripture, reflect deeply, and grow spiritually together.

This is not a passive listen — you’ll definitely want your Bible, paper, and pen ready as we dig into God’s Word and allow Him to speak into our hearts during the Christmas season.

Whether Advent is brand new to you or something you’ve heard about but never truly studied, this episode is a gentle, grounding way to refocus your heart on Jesus.

✨ HOPE

• Psalm 42:5

• Isaiah 40:31

• Romans 8:22–24

• 1 Corinthians 15:14–19

• Hebrews 11:1

🕊 PEACE

• Isaiah 9:6–7

• Luke 2:14

• John 14:27

• Romans 5:1

• Galatians 5:22

😊 JOY

• Nehemiah 8

• Psalm 30:5, 11

• Habakkuk 3:17–19

• John 15:11

❤️ LOVE

• Exodus 20

• Isaiah 54:9–10

• Lamentations 3:22–24

• Matthew 5:44

• John 15:13

Let’s prepare our hearts for Christmas — not with pressure or perfection, but with purpose, Scripture, and the presence of Jesus.

If you’ve been walking around feeling “less than,” this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been comparing yourself to other moms, feeling invisible in your own home, or believing lies about your worth. But friend… God has already spoken the truth about who you are.

In this episode, we’re breaking down 3 powerful, biblical ways to know your worth — even on the days you feel small, unseen, or not enough. You’ll learn how your value comes from the God who created you on purpose, the Savior who died for you, and the Father who bought you at a high price and wants to be close to you.

We dive into Scripture to anchor your identity in truth: Colossians 1:16, John 1:12–13, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 6:20 + 7:23, Revelation 3:20

If you need a reminder that you are chosen, loved, intentional, and deeply wanted — grab your Bible (and maybe that reheated coffee) and let’s grow together.

Today I had the honor of talking with Dr. Gary Chapman — yes, the author of The 5 Love Languages — and this conversation is such a gift.

We dig into why love can feel so complicated, how we so often miss each other in marriage and parenting, and how simple shifts can transform the emotional climate of your home. Dr. Chapman gives encouragement straight from his heart (and decades of counseling!), and he brings practical wisdom that any mom—overwhelmed, stretched thin, or longing for connection—can put into practice today.

We talk about:

• Why the love languages matter for your marriage and your kids

• How to love someone who “doesn’t receive love like you do”

• What to do when your spouse struggles to give verbal affirmation

• How faith shapes the way we give and receive love

• Encouragement for moms who feel unseen or unappreciated

This episode is packed, it’s powerful, and it’s full of the gentle kind of wisdom that reminds you: you’re not failing. You’re learning how to love well — and God is with you in it.

Grab your coffee, girl. This one is SO good.

If you’ve been feeling like life is dragging you around by the messy bun… this episode is going to feel like a deep breath.

Today, we’re talking about what happens when we stop living on autopilot — constantly reacting, constantly rushing — and start living with intention again. Because let’s be honest, most of us are not making choices… we’re just trying to survive the day without losing our keys, our patience, or our minds.

But spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident. Peace doesn’t happen by accident. A steady heart doesn’t happen by accident.

So I’m sharing something special with you today — a simple, doable 30-day challenge designed to help you shift out of survival mode and into a more grounded, connected, spiritually awake version of you.

No huge life changes. No complicated routines. Just one consistent, intentional step that will strengthen your walk with God and help you feel more rooted in your everyday life.

You won’t find out what the challenge is until you listen — but I promise it’s something you can start today, even if your house is loud, your mind is scattered, and your coffee has been reheated three times already.

Let’s grow together, mama. One simple habit. Thirty days. Big spiritual impact.

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you feel dark, distant, irritable, or just off… and you can’t figure out why? Same. And this week hit me hard.

And yes—I know I’m a woman with four hormonal phases… but that wasn’t it. I was feeling this way because I hadn’t been in God’s Word. I hadn’t been nourished. I was trying to run on empty and pretend it was fine.

In this episode, we talk honestly about drifting spiritually without even noticing it. How life gets loud, routine gets heavy, and before you know it—you’re spiritually starving. We’ll look at Jesus’ words from Deuteronomy in Matthew, “Man shall not live on bread alone,” and what that really means for overwhelmed Christian moms today.

If you’ve been feeling tired, irritable, unmotivated, or weirdly disconnected… this is your sign it might not be your hormones. It might be your soul. Let’s get back to the One who actually fills us.

Grab your caffeine and let's get our spark back!

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m not enough… I’m failing… I’ll never change”? Those lies can take root so easily—but they’re not the truth.

In this episode, we’re digging into who God says you are and how to finally start believing it. We’ll break down powerful truths from 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 5:1–2, 1 Peter 2:9–10, Psalm 139:13–14, and Romans 8:38–39, and talk about what it looks like to replace the enemy’s lies with God’s Word—right in the middle of your messy, real-life moments.

This one’s for the mom who’s tired of feeling unworthy, unseen, or not enough. It’s time to stop letting negative self-talk win and start living out your true identity as a loved, chosen, redeemed daughter of God.

Your challenge this week:

1. Listen to the song “The Truth” by Megan Woods.

2. Every time you think something negative about yourself, stop and replace it with a truth from Scripture. Write those verses on sticky notes and put them wherever you’ll see them most—your mirror, car, fridge, or even your phone screen!

Don’t forget to comment, share, and leave a review to help me reach more people with God’s Word. 💛

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.