This week on Sanctified & Sleep Deprived, it’s the cousins holding down the mic! 💛 Bethany is out due to a family emergency, but the conversation continues as we dive into the Generosity chapter from Family Values by Gather Moms.

What does generosity really look like in the middle of motherhood — when you’re already tired, stretched thin, and running on cold coffee? Is it just about money… or is it about our time, our hearts, and the way we serve our families?

We’re talking practical generosity, heart posture, and how to model a giving spirit for our kids — even in the chaos.

Grab your coffee (and maybe reheat it again), and join us for an honest conversation about living open-handed in a closed-fist world. 💕

Don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and pray for Bethany and her family during this time.

In Episode 12 of Sanctified and Sleep Deprived, Kate takes the lead as we dive into the topic of gratitude through the lens of the book Family Values by Gather Moms.

As busy, tired moms, gratitude doesn’t always come naturally—especially in the middle of messes, attitudes, and never-ending to-do lists. In this conversation, we talk honestly about what gratitude looks like in real life, not the Pinterest-perfect version. We explore how choosing gratitude can shift our hearts, change the atmosphere in our homes, and draw us closer to God even when motherhood feels overwhelming.

If you’ve ever struggled to feel thankful in this season, this episode will remind you that gratitude isn’t about pretending things are easy—it’s about recognizing God’s presence right where you are.

Grab your coffee (or reheat it for the third time) and join us as we grow together in gratitude, one imperfect day at a time.

In Episode 11 of Sanctified and Sleep Deprived, Bethany leads the cousins through Chapter 9 of Family Values by Gather Moms, centered on the theme of responsibility.

Responsibility can feel heavy in motherhood—so many roles, expectations, and unseen responsibilities that pile up day after day. In this episode, we talk honestly about what responsibility looks like as a mom, a wife, and a Christian, and how easily it can shift from faithful stewardship into overwhelming pressure.

Together, we unpack the difference between taking responsibility God actually gives us versus carrying burdens He never asked us to hold. We reflect on how responsibility is meant to shape our character, strengthen our faith, and point our families back to Christ—not drain us dry.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin trying to do it all “right,” this conversation will encourage you to pause, realign, and remember who you’re ultimately responsible to.

In this episode of Sanctified and Sleep Deprived, we’re talking all about Presence — and what that really looks like in the middle of busy schedules, loud houses, and a million things pulling at our attention 😵‍💫💭

Stina leads us through Chapter 8 of Gather Moms: Family Values as we dive into what it means to be truly present with our kids, our families, and even with God 🙏🏼💗 We get honest about distractions, phones 📱, never-ending to-do lists, and the tension between wanting to “do it all” and simply being there for the people right in front of us.

This conversation is gentle, convicting, and full of grace 🤍 — a reminder that presence isn’t about perfection, it’s about intentionality. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, distracted, or guilty for not being “present enough,” this episode is for you.

Grab your coffee ☕ (or reheat it for the third time 😅) and join us for a real-life, mom-to-mom conversation about slowing down, tuning in, and choosing presence in this season of motherhood 🌿✨

In this episode of Sanctified & Sleep Deprived, Kate leads us in an honest, heartfelt conversation about selflessness — what it looks like in real life, why it’s so hard (especially during the holidays), and how Jesus models it perfectly.

As Christian moms, we’re often told to “put others first,” yet the holiday season can leave us feeling drained, overwhelmed, and running on empty. Together, we unpack the Family Values chapter on selflessness from Gather Moms and wrestle with the tension between serving others and battling our own selfishness.

We share real-life stories of when selflessness came naturally — and when it absolutely didn’t. We talk openly about exhaustion, motivation, and how faith sometimes feels strong… and sometimes feels absent in the moment.

Bethany walks us through Matthew 26, reminding us that Jesus knew exactly what was coming — betrayal, suffering, the cross — and still chose obedience out of love for us. His life is the ultimate example of selflessness, and it challenges us to ask a hard but holy question: What do we need to lay down and “hang on the cross” in our own lives?

We wrap up with practical tools and habits to help us practice selflessness in everyday motherhood, a reflection challenge, and encouragement for the moments when we simply don’t have it in us to give anymore.

If you’re feeling worn down, stretched thin, or convicted in the best way — this conversation is for you.

📖 Scripture Highlight: Matthew 26:20–30, Proverbs 11:25 📚 Study: Family Values by Gather Moms 🙏 Includes prayer & listener reflection challenge

This week on Spiritual Growth for Christian Moms, Bethany and her cousins dive into a topic every mom knows well: resiliency — getting back up when life, motherhood, or emotions knock you flat.

Using the “Resiliency” chapter from Family Values by Gather Moms, we unpack what resilience looks like in real mom-life moments: the overwhelm, the setbacks, the things that stretch us thin, and the unexpected moments where God shows up and carries us.

We share personal stories of times we had to be resilient (even when we didn’t feel like it), moments our kids or husbands surprised us with their own strength, and the ways God teaches us through every struggle.

Then we look at the ultimate example of resiliency — Jesus. From His childhood challenges, to being misunderstood, to betrayal, to the cross, Jesus shows us exactly how to trust God when life feels heavy.

You’ll hear:

• What stood out from the Gather Moms chapter

• The scriptures that hit us hardest

• How God builds resiliency in quiet, everyday moments

• What habits actually help Christian moms stay grounded

• How we can teach our kids to bounce back

• One practical step you can take this week to grow resilience

We wrap with encouragement, reminding you: Resilience isn’t about perfection — it’s about getting back up with God’s help. And you don’t have to do it alone.

Episode 7: A Real-Life Christian Take on Thanksgiving (Just Bethany & Christina Today!)

In this episode, Bethany and Christina sit down for a very real, very honest conversation about Thanksgiving — not the Pinterest version, but the actual one most of us are trying to survive with grace (and maybe a stretchy waistband).

We talk about what a Christian posture of gratitude really looks like, especially when the turkey is dry, the kids are wild, and someone brought up politics at the table again. We dig into scripture, chat about our heart attitudes during this season, and share the traditions we’re building with our kids — some sweet, some chaotic, all completely real.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I know I’m supposed to be thankful, but right now I’m just tired,” you’re not alone. This episode will help you re-center your heart, laugh a little, breathe deep, and remember what Thanksgiving is actually about: God’s goodness, His faithfulness, and the everyday gifts we forget to notice.

Grab your coffee (or your pie fork), settle in, and join us for a Thanksgiving chat that’s honest, faith-filled, and just a little bit messy — in the best way.

Is joy really possible when life feels heavy? In this episode, we dig into the difference between happiness and true joy—the kind that lasts even when circumstances don’t. Bethany and her cousins talk about what it means to choose joy every day, how to find it when you’re struggling, and how to fight for it when life tries to steal it away.

We open up about real-life tools that help us protect our joy, from therapy and medication to prayer and Scripture. Together, we unpack powerful verses like Acts 16, James 1:2–4, Galatians 5, Psalm 23, and John 10:10, and talk about how to hold onto God’s peace in the middle of chaos.

And if you want to dive deeper into Psalm 23, check out the study happening at Restoration Christian Church.

This one’s a reminder that joy isn’t a feeling—it’s a choice we make with God’s help every single day.