She Lives Freed with Brittany Dawn Nelson

Everyone tells you that having a baby changes everything, but few people honestly talk about what it can do to your marriage.In today's episode, Jordan and I are sitting down for a real, unfiltered conversation about our first year since becoming mom and dad.

Parenthood has been one of God's greatest gifts to us and we love our son to the moon and back! But this season has also stretched us, refined us, and exposed the weak areas in our marriage that we never expected. We're sharing the hard moments, the beautiful parts, and the lessons God has taught us along the way.

Whether you're newly married, expecting your first baby, in the newborn trenches, or simply preparing for the future, our prayer is that this conversation encourages you to pursue each other intentionally while keeping Christ at the center of your marriage… even more so once you are mom and dad.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What surprised us most after becoming parents

How our relationship changed after bringing home a baby

The identity shift from husband and wife to mom and dad

Sleep deprivation, exhaustion, and learning to give each other grace

Communication challenges during the postpartum season

How intimacy and emotional connection changed after baby

The biggest adjustments we weren't prepared for

Honest moments from our first year of parenthood

What God has been teaching us through this season

This episode was one that we’ve been meaning to record for a moment, and I’m so glad that we finally did. Remember to lean into each other when you’re navigating the newborn stages, and even past that… because God never intended for us to do this alone. If you’re walking through a similar season, our prayer is that this episode encourages you to cry out to the Father, cling to the hem of His garment, and trust that He is with you in this chapter.

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What happens when you finally surrender the things you were never meant to carry on your own?

In today’s deeply powerful episode, Brittany sits down with Stephanie Franklin-Suber for a raw and hope-filled conversation about striving, survival mode, chronic illness, burnout, grief, and the freedom that can only be found through full dependence on God.

Stephanie shares her testimony of walking through cancer, chronic health struggles, emotional depletion, and even surviving a cardiac arrest… and how those seasons completely reshaped her understanding of surrender, healing, identity, and intimacy with God.

This conversation is for the woman who:


Loves Jesus but feels exhausted


Has been trying to hold everything together in her own strength


Wonders why healing has taken longer than expected


Feels discouraged in a difficult season


Is ready to stop surviving and start surrendering

Together, Brittany and Stephanie talk about what it looks like to trust God with a journey you didn’t choose, honor your body without shame, and discover that God still meets us tenderly in our weakest moments.

This episode will remind you that freedom in Christ is real… and even at the end of yourself, His grace is still enough.

Connect with Stephanie Franklin-Suber:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebuildyourtemple_

Website: https://rebuildyourtemplegodsway.com/

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Motherhood today can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to raise children who genuinely love Jesus in a world that constantly pulls them in the opposite direction.

In this episode, I’m joined by Rhonda Stoppe… best-selling author, speaker, and host of the Old Ladies Know Stuff podcast. With over 40 years of marriage, children and grandchildren, Rhonda brings a powerful, multi-generational perspective on what it actually looks like to raise Godly children in real life: not from perfection, but through faithfulness.

We talk about the difference between raising well-behaved kids and raising disciples, how to let go of control and mom guilt, and what it truly means to steward motherhood as a calling… rather than a performance.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of wanting to “get it right” as a mom: this conversation is for you.


What it really means to raise Godly children


The difference between behavior modification vs. heart transformation


How to disciple your kids in everyday, practical ways


Letting go of perfection, control, and comparison


Raising kids with fearless faith in today’s culture


Why your personal walk with God matters more than you think


Common parenting mistakes Christian moms are making


How God redeems our failures in motherhood


What matters most in the early years (especially for new moms)

Rhonda Stoppe is a best-selling author, internationally respected speaker, and host of the award-winning podcast Old Ladies Know Stuff. She has spent decades equipping women and families with biblical wisdom rooted in real-life experience.

Married for over 40 years, Rhonda is a mom and grandmother, offering a rare and powerful perspective on raising children who walk with the Lord across generations.

Connect with Rhonda Stoppe:

Website: http://NoRegretsWoman.com

Moms of the Bible Book: https://www.rhondastoppe.com/moms-of-the-bible-book/

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In today’s episode, I sit down with trauma therapist and nervous system expert Rochelle Walsh to talk about burnout from a perspective many women have never considered. Instead of seeing burnout as a lack of faith, discipline, or time management, it's often a sign of nervous system dysregulation.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’re constantly running on empty—even while doing things you love—this conversation is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Why burnout is often a nervous system issue, not a spiritual failure

- The hidden impact of chronic stress and high-capacity living

- How motherhood and life transitions can trigger overwhelm

- Practical ways to regulate your nervous system daily

- The power of slowing down and being fully present

- Why self-compassion is essential for emotional and spiritual health

Connect with Rochelle:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rochellewalsh_

Website: https://rochellewalsh.mykajabi.com/

Joyful and Present

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