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The first person in the entire Bible to give God a name wasn't a patriarch or a prophet. It was a pregnant runaway servant girl, alone in a desert.

When I think about mothers of the bible, I always think about them as spiritual giants. Serene. Certain. Sure of every step. Nothing like me on a Tuesday afternoon with my toddler (who I still call my baby :D) on my lap, pregnant/tired, and having tons of things to do.

Then I studied them. They were exhausted. Disappointed. Grieving. Some of them got it wrong.

And God chose to include them in the bible anyway.

Scripture is far more honest about mothers than we usually are with each other.

In Part 1 of this series on biblical motherhood, we study four mothers in the Bible, Hannah, Jochebed, Hagar and Naomi, and what they teach us.

There's a moment in Hannah's story where everything shifts before a single circumstance changes. There's a skill Jochebed had that most people read right past.

If you've ever wondered what does the Bible say about motherhood or what does the Bible say about mothers when you're the one who feels unseen, this one's for you. Real lessons from the mothers in the Bible, for real Christian motherhood, with the Scripture right there so you can study it yourself.

Next week is Part 2: the Shunammite woman, Lois and Eunice, and Mary, plus three verses about Jesus' own childhood that I now pray over my son by name.

If you liked this one, listen next to:

17 | Scriptures to pray over your children for healing | Scriptures to pray over your children for healing for protection | Why pray God's word | Why pray the Bible back to God

16 | Teaching Your Baby About Jesus From Day One | How To Teach Children About God | How To Teach A Child To Believe In God | How To Teach A Child About Jesus | Introducing Your Child To God

15 | Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe | Scriptures to Pray Over Your Husband | Bible Verse for my Husband Success and Protection

14 | Christian Motherhood: First Time Moms Looking Back With Gratitude And Looking Forward With Hope (and Catching up)

13 | Time Management Tips for First-Time Moms: Balancing Work, Family, and Faith | Balancing Work and Motherhood | Work Life Balance for Moms | Time Management for Parents

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Episode 19: Lessons from the Mothers of the Bible | What Does the Bible Say About Motherhood | Christian Motherhood | Mothers in the Bible | What Does the Bible Say About Mothers | Biblical Motherhood

We made it — one full year — and now we're expecting our second. So my husband and I sat down and looked back honestly at the first year of motherhood: the highlight reel, the lowlight reel, and everything God taught us.

If you've ever been up in the middle of the night scrolling first time mom blogs hoping someone would just be honest with you, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• What becoming a mother for the first time taught us about God's love
• Trusting God to provide when money is tight
• Why planning your year ahead changes everything
• Breastfeeding, pumping, and letting go of guilt
• Breaking generational patterns and teaching by example
• Why God fights our battles better than we ever could

This is the mommy to be advice I wish someone had handed me: it gets better, it really does. So these are my honest tips for the first time moms deep in the newborn fog right now. Wherever you are in being a mother for the first time, take heart, mom, you're not doing this alone.

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17 | Scriptures to pray over your children for healing | Scriptures to pray over your children for healing for protection | Why pray God’s word | Why pray the Bible back to God 

Read the blog post I talk about in this episode here: Useful Scriptures to Use When Praying in all Situations

 

 

16 | Teaching Your Baby About Jesus From Day One | How To Teach Children About God | How To Teach A Child To Believe In God | How To Teach A Child About Jesus | Introducing Your Child To God

 

Here are some of the Bible, books, felt boards/characters, and musical instruments we use:

(Disclaimer: The links below are Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

You Are There Bible Adventures (A Step-Into-The Story Bible Book)

The Rhyme Bible Storybook

My Favorite Bible: The Best-Loved Stories of the Bible

The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories

The Beginner's Bible---Little Lamb's Big Scare (and the Shepherd's Great Care)

The Beginner's Bible Jesus and His Friends: My First (I Can Read!

La Biblia para principiantes: Historias bíblicas para niños (The Beginner's Bible) (Spanish Edition)

Mi primera Biblia (My Very First Bible Stories) (Spanish Edition)

MINIARTIS Hand Bells for Kids | Educational Music Toys for Toddlers 8 Notes Colorful Handbells Set | Kids Musical Instrument with 15 Songbook

HILAZA Loud Maracas for Kids Adults, 8 Inch, Set of 2, Red - not the exact ones we have but very similar

Vmiapxo 5 Pack Colored Tamborines for Kids, Plastic Hand-held Tambourines with 4 Jingle Bells, Mini Percussion Rhythm Musical Instrument for School, Party 

Large Felt Flannel Board 22.8*19.7 In,Felt Story learning Board for Toddlers,Classroom,Preschool,Kiddie Corner

Little Folk Visuals Beginners Bible: Creation Precut Flannel/Felt Board Figures, 17 Pieces Set

Days of Creation 23 PRECUT Felt Figures Bible Felt/Flannel Board Stories Story Plus Lesson Guide & Activity Coloring Pages

 

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your husband today wasn’t something you said to him—but something you said to God about him?

I’ve started praying Scripture over my husband, and honestly, it’s been blessing both of us.

Listen to how I do it in this short episode! 

Remember to reach out if you've been blessed by this episode or need prayers! Also, don't forget to share it with someone who may need it. 

 

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In this episode of Good Warfare: Biblical Motherhood for the Modern World, Lily returns after a season of pause to share an honest life update and a timely message for first-time Christian moms. This two-part episode blends transparency with biblical encouragement as we explore what it truly means to look back with gratitude and look forward with hope in motherhood.

Rooted in Philippians 3:13, this episode speaks to moms navigating criticism, comparison, spiritual warfare, bitterness, and the tension between knowing God’s Word and living it out. Lily opens up about family life, work transitions, spiritual discernment, and the refining work God has been doing in her heart—especially learning to uproot bitterness through prayer and Scripture.

Together, we talk about:

• Letting go of hurtful words, past mistakes, and comparison

• Releasing shame without denying the past

• Replacing bitterness with Scripture and prayer

• Trusting God’s timing in motherhood, work, and calling

• Becoming doers of the Word, not hearers only

If you’re a first-time mom longing to raise your child with biblical conviction while walking in grace, hope, and obedience, this episode will encourage you to move forward—faithfully and free.

✨ Key Scriptures: Philippians 3:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Jeremiah 23:32, Isaiah 46:10

 

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In this episode, we’re diving into Time Management Tips for First-Time Moms: Balancing Work, Family, and Faith. Now, let me be the first to say—I don’t have it all figured out. I’m right here in the trenches with you, learning as I go. But I want to share what’s been working for us in this season. 

My hope is that as I share these tips, they bless you and maybe even help make your days feel a little lighter because I know how overwhelming this season can feel.

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Episode 13 | Time Management Tips for First-Time Moms: Balancing Work, Family, and Faith | Balancing Work and Motherhood | Work Life Balance for Moms | Time Management for Working Parents | How to Manage Time as a Mom | How to Stay Organized as a Mom | Time Saving Hacks for Moms

Are you a first-time mom feeling weighed down by all of life’s demands while caring for your new baby?

Maybe since giving birth, you’ve faced situations that have left you feeling discouraged.

Maybe you’re exhausted from lack of sleep and the constant demands of motherhood.

Or maybe you’ve been feeling spiritually dry because It can be so challenging to find time to study God’s Word as a mom.

Wherever you are in your motherhood journey, I want to bring you biblical encouragement to remind you that you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll look at Exodus 17:1-7 where the Israelites were exhausted, quarreling, thirsty and even questioning if God was still with them.

 

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