Episodi

  • 62: What Our Mental Health Struggles Have Taught Us About God
    Aug 18 2026

    In episode 62, Jess and Bella reflect on their mental health struggles over the years.

    Collectively dealing with insomnia, depression, postpartum depression and anxiety, we reflect on some dark times and what God has taught us about Himself through those times.

    We pray that this episode will be an encouragement to your faith, whether you have dealt with mental health struggles or any type of struggle that you have had to wrestle God with.

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    57 min
  • 61: Bella Got Her V-BAC!
    Aug 4 2026

    In this episode, Bella is back and here to share her birth story with her second baby girl.

    We hope you enjoy this raw, vulnerable and insightful episode of Bella's birth story.

    Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it!

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    If you'd like to learn more about Jess's nutrition e-books and online program for mothers, check out her website.

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    59 min
  • 60: Infertility, Birth Control and Raising Confident Daughters (with Caitlin Estes)
    Jul 29 2026

    In episode 60, Jess chats with Caitlin Estes, founder of Woven Natural Fertility Care and Author of Woven Well.

    Caitlin is a Christian Certified Fertility Care Practitioner passionate about educating women about their fertility while honouring their faith.

    In this conversation Caitlin sheds light on the fertility model she teaches, the science behind birth control, advice for women walking through infertility and how to raise daighters who feel empowered about their cycles.

    Caitlin also shares with us her new book 'Woven Well' and the heart behind writing it.

    This episode is a necessary conversation for women in the Christian faith, so make sure to share the episode with someone who could be encouraged by it.

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    If you'd like to learn more about Jess's nutrition books and online program for mothers, check out her website.

    Want to learn about Caitlin's work? Check out her website here.

    If you'd like to purchase her book Woven Well, you can purchase it here.

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    49 min
  • 59: The Christian Mum's Guide to Discipleship, Creativity and Embracing Imperfection (with Chloe Somerfield)
    Jul 15 2026
    In episode 59, Jess interviews her good friend, Chloe Somerfield, who is a wife, mother of two, passionate about theology, motherhood and building community in your 30's. Chloe and her family moved from Sydney to Tennesse, USA just under a year ago. She shares about the decision to move, what a step of faith like that takes and how God has covered their move with His grace. We chat about discipleship for kids, theology for mothers, how to create in the margins of motherhood, what social media gets wrong about motherhood and how God's grace is sufficient in every season. Chloe shares her favourite Christian kids resources here: The New City Catechism for Kids Article about Mother's Happiness Enduring Word App Every Moment Holy: Daily Litergies The Apostles' Creed (Fat Cat Series) The Garden, The Curtain and The Cross Let There Be Light Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new program on how to nourish your family, head over to https://thewholesomemamanutrition.com or direct to the program here. Enrolments CLOSE Saturday 18th July, 2026. Episode Chapters 00:00:00 Introducing Chloe 00:11:15 Theology for mums 00:19:27 Sharing the gospel with our kids 00:28:15 Don't forget your gifts 00:38:22 Pushing back on parenting trends 00:45:06 Helpful resources
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    49 min
  • 58: Building A Marriage That Lasts (with Abby from @an.intentional.wife)
    Jul 1 2026
    In this episode, we interview Abby from @an.intentional.wife. Jess found Abby on Instagram over one of her viral reels (listen to find out what it was about). Abby opens up to us about how to have an intentional marriage, the little things that make a huge difference to support your marriage and the little things that create tension and disconnect in a marriage. We talk about how to date your spouse again and the importance of dressing up for your husband (you'll love the way she and her husband figured out a spicy way to do this!) We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved chatting with Abby. Disclaimer: Jess's audio was not working well in this episode - sorry in advance! Make sure to follow her over at Instagram @an.intentional.wife. See the rest of her links below! Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast and if you have a moment, we'd love you to rate and review the podcast if you are loving our content so far. We'd deeply appreciate it! Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here. If you'd like to check out Jess's new program on how to nourish your family, head over to https://thewholesomemamanutrition.com or direct to the program here. Abby has some amazing resources for keeping your marriage strong: Still Dating: A one year marriage journey Abby's favourite marriage books Abby's favourite date night ideas Episode Chapters 00:00:00 A little about Abby 00:12:20 Importance of Weekly date night 00:22:50 Prioritising marriage after kids 00:31:38 How to reconnect with your spouse 00:43:26 Dressing up for your husband 00:49:00 Top tips for low-key date nights
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    1 ora
  • 57: Is The 'Redemptive Birth' Movement Helping or Hurting Mothers?
    Jun 17 2026

    In this episode, we talk all about the concept of 'redemptive birth' and how many women who have a traumatic first birth are often encouraged to believe that their next birth will be different and 'redeem' the first one.

    However, we want to chat about how that is not always helpful, and doesn't fully align with the Bible.

    Bella speaks about her first birth that was deemed traumatic and how she has been wrestling with the idea of praying for a redemptive second birth.

    We want to encourage women that it's important to pray for protection and God's presence for their births, while viewing birth in the light of Scripture, in all its pain as a result of sin and glorious beauty as a result of the outcome of a child.

    We pray that this episode blesses you and encourages you to seek God whether you are expecting a baby or not.

    Links:

    The pain of childbirth as a reminder of Christ's suffering

    The redemptive suffering of birth

    Why I'm not praying for a redemptive birth

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    50 min
  • 56: Parenting Biblically Series: Spiritual Warfare No Mother Wants To Face (with Julie Robertson)
    Jun 3 2026

    *Trigger warning: in this episode, we talk about sexual abuse.

    How do you respond when your daughter has been sexually abused?

    How do you move on?

    How do you plead with God as her mother?

    In episode 56, our final episode of our Parenting Biblically series, we chat with Julie Robertson (a.k.a like our second mum), about her daughter, Jordan's journey in being sexually abused as a child.

    Julie shares honestly about what it was like finding out, how she responded, what kind of spiritual warfare she faced and how she and her husband, Brett, decided to choose to live by faith and forgive.

    But there's good news at the end. Julie shares how God redeemed Jordan and where she is today.

    We share this story because Christian mothers are at war, whether this is your story or another. And we must put on the full armour of God and step in the gap for our children.

    Julie is a great example of a warrior mother.

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    55 min
  • 55: Parenting Biblically Series - Mum of 5 On Raising Teens (with Rose-Maree Vegners)
    May 20 2026

    In our fourth episode of the Parenting Biblically Series, we chat with the lovely Rose-Maree Vegners about how to raise teens God's way.

    Rose-Maree shares wisdom on:

    • The tension between pulling back and intervening when disciplining teens.
    • How to raise teens to love the Lord and develop their own faith (all of her children love and serve God as adults).
    • The difference between raising boys and girls.
    • How to manage strong opinions and emotions.
    • How to cultivate a good work ethic and character in your teen.

    And honestly, so much more! Rose-Maree is a wealth of godly wisdom. You really don't want to miss out on this episode. What great advice to hear before even navigating the teen years.

    If you love our podcast, make sure to hit that follow button and share it with a friend.

    Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.

    When you sign up, you will get access to our Raising Kids Biblically Discipline Guide.

    Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.

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    55 min