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The Purpose of Motherhood | Faith for Christian Moms: Faith at home, Overwhelm, Discipling children

The Purpose of Motherhood | Faith for Christian Moms: Faith at home, Overwhelm, Discipling children

Ashlee Kasten 92 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

The Purpose of Motherhood is a weekly Christian podcast for moms who are raising kids while dealing with exhaustion, mom guilt, and everyday overwhelm. Host Ashlee Kasten, an author, speaker, and homeschooling mother of five, shares biblical encouragement, honest conversations, and practical tools for building a faith-filled home. Episodes focus on discipling children with confidence and on seeing motherhood not as a distraction from your calling but as the calling itself. Listeners can expect real talk, relatable stories, and Spirit-filled truth aimed at their hearts.

Episodes

96. Why Your Prayers Feel Hard: Overcoming Distraction, Discouragement & Division as a Christian Mom
96. Why Your Prayers Feel Hard: Overcoming Distraction, Discouragement & Division as a Christian Mom Aug 21, 2026 00:23:02 Is something fighting to keep you from praying for your kids? In this episode, we dig into the spiritual attack on prayer for your children and expose the enemy's three favorite tactics: distraction, discouragement, and division. As Christian moms building faith-filled homes, we don't have to feel powerless — Ephesians 6 gives us a biblical blueprint for prayer that actually works, even wh
95. The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Motherhood: What John 15:4 Actually Means for Busy Moms
95. The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Motherhood: What John 15:4 Actually Means for Busy Moms Aug 6, 2026 00:14:07 Is the fruit of the Spirit something that just happens for other moms… or is there actually a way to grow it in the middle of your own everyday chaos?Grab your free seat for the Building a Spirit Led Home Workshop - https://www.thepurposeofmotherhood.com/spirit-led-home-workshopIn this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood podcast, Ashlee gets honest about a struggle every Christian mom knows well
94. Why Obedience Still Matters: What the Bible Says About Raising Obedient Kids in a Faith-Filled Home
94. Why Obedience Still Matters: What the Bible Says About Raising Obedient Kids in a Faith-Filled Home Jun 17, 2026 00:22:27 Is obedience still something Christian moms should be pursuing... or have we moved past that? In this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood podcast, Ashlee tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in Christian parenting today — and she is bringing Scripture into the conversation.If you have ever heard "we're not after obedience, we're after the heart" and felt confused about w
93. Fighting for Your Family in Prayer: What Christian Moms Need to Know About Spiritual Warfare
93. Fighting for Your Family in Prayer: What Christian Moms Need to Know About Spiritual Warfare Jun 2, 2026 00:31:48 What do you do when you sense your family is under spiritual attack? Today on the Purpose of Motherhood podcast, Christian moms get a front row seat to one of the most powerful conversations we've had on this show.Shauna Pope — registered nurse, mom of four, nana to seven, and mentor inside the TPOM Flourish Community — sits down with Ashlee to share the real story of how the Lord taught her t
92. You Were Never Meant to Do This Alone: Why Christian Moms Need Community More Than They Think
92. You Were Never Meant to Do This Alone: Why Christian Moms Need Community More Than They Think May 25, 2026 00:19:28 Have you been carrying it all alone, friend? Today's episode of the Purpose of Motherhood podcast is for the Christian mom who is exhausted, isolated, and quietly wondering why this season feels so heavy.The truth is... you were never meant to do this alone. And Scripture is really clear about that.In this episode, Ashlee shares a personal story from one of the hardest moments she's had as
91. Heaven Not Harvard — Raising Kids Who Choose God's Plans Over the World's
91. Heaven Not Harvard — Raising Kids Who Choose God's Plans Over the World's May 11, 2026 00:21:27 Helping Christian Moms Disciple Their Children with Confidence and Build a Faith-Filled Home in a Culture That Worships AchievementFor the Christian mom wrestling with how to raise kids who aren't afraid to be counter-cultural — this episode is for you. In a world that pushes our children toward Ivy League acceptance, six-figure careers, and the approval of the crowd, Ashlee is making a bold c
90. For the Weary Christian Mom Who Feels Like She's Drowning — A Word of Hope
90. For the Weary Christian Mom Who Feels Like She's Drowning — A Word of Hope May 4, 2026 00:24:28 For the Christian mom who is feeling overwhelmed, depleted, and barely holding it together — this episode is for you. Whether you homeschool, work outside the home, send your kids to school, or you're in the trenches with toddlers — the weight of Christian motherhood doesn't discriminate. And the truth is, you were never designed to carry it alone.In this episode, Ashlee shares the season
89. For the Christian Mom Who Keeps Quitting Her Bible Reading Plan — Try This Instead
89. For the Christian Mom Who Keeps Quitting Her Bible Reading Plan — Try This Instead Apr 27, 2026 00:25:33 For Christian Moms Building Faith-Filled Homes and Discipling Their Children with ConfidenceIf you've restarted a Bible reading plan more times than you want to admit — this episode is for you. In today's episode, Ashlee opens Scripture itself to show that God never commands rapid consumption of His Word. Instead, He calls us to meditate on it, hide it, treasure it, and unfold it which hel
88. The Season I Lost Myself in Motherhood (And How God Brought Me Back) | Christian Motherhood & Spiritual Growth
88. The Season I Lost Myself in Motherhood (And How God Brought Me Back) | Christian Motherhood & Spiritual Growth Apr 6, 2026 00:23:14 Have you ever looked around at other moms and wondered why they seem to have it all together — while you're barely holding it together behind closed doors?In this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood podcast, Ashlee Kasten gets vulnerably honest about the season that nearly broke her — isolated, afraid, drowning in fear, and desperate for something to change. And she shares exactly how God met
87. How to Teach Your Kids to Memorize Scripture Without the Stress | Discipleship in Everyday Moments
87. How to Teach Your Kids to Memorize Scripture Without the Stress | Discipleship in Everyday Moments Mar 30, 2026 00:19:18 Does teaching your kids to memorize Scripture feel overwhelming, inconsistent, or like one more thing you're failing at? You're not alone — and it doesn't have to be that hard.In this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood podcast, Ashlee Kasten shares a simple 5-day Scripture memory framework that helps Christian moms disciple their children with confidence using just one Bible verse a
86. The 4 Ingredients Every Christian Mom Needs to Flourish | Build a Faith-Filled Home
86. The 4 Ingredients Every Christian Mom Needs to Flourish | Build a Faith-Filled Home Mar 23, 2026 00:20:41 In this episode, we talk about how Christian moms can build a faith-filled home and grow in their own spiritual life through simple, sustainable rhythms.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in motherhood or unsure how to consistently live out your faith at home, this episode will help you understand what might be missing—and how to begin again.We'll walk through the four ingredients every Christian
85. How to Create a Home Where Faith Feels Normal | Christian Motherhood & Faith at Home
85. How to Create a Home Where Faith Feels Normal | Christian Motherhood & Faith at Home Mar 16, 2026 00:18:23 In this episode, we talk about how Christian moms can build a faith-filled home and disciple their children through simple everyday rhythms.What does it actually look like to create a home where faith feels normal?Many Christian moms want their children to grow up loving Jesus, praying naturally, and understanding God’s Word—but in the middle of busy motherhood, it can feel hard to know where to s

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