Busy Moms Christian Homes

Is praying a one-time blessing over your home enough? While dedicating your home to God is a wonderful first step, Scripture shows us that prayer is meant to be an ongoing part of everyday life.
In this episode, we're talking about why continually praying over your home, your family, and the people who live there matters so much more than a single prayer. You'll learn practical ways to invite God's presence into your home each day, pray intentionally over your children, and build a home that is rooted in biblical truth.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why one prayer of blessing isn't enough for your home.
What it truly means to pray over your family every day.
Simple ways to pray over the different spaces in your home.
How your prayers can grow and change as your family grows.
Why understanding Scripture strengthens your prayer life.
Resources Mentioned:
Pray Over Your Home – 30-Day Prayer Guide
Blog Post: Why Praying One Blessing Over Your Home Isn't Enough
Blog Post: Why You Shouldn't Read One Bible Verse a Day (and What to Do Instead)
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Have you ever clung to the promise, "The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still" (Exodus 14:14) but wondered what it really means?
In this episode, we're diving deeper into one of the Bible's most comforting verses by exploring its full context in Exodus 14. Together, we'll look at the Israelites standing at the Red Sea, trapped between Pharaoh's army and impossible circumstances, and discover how God's faithfulness transforms the meaning of this powerful promise.
You'll learn:
What "The Lord will fight for you" truly means in its biblical context
Why understanding the verses around Exodus 14:14 changes everything
How this passage applies to seasons of fear, uncertainty, and motherhood
What it means to "be still" while trusting God to lead the way
How Bible study helps us move beyond inspirational quotes into a deeper understanding of God's Word
If you've been feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place, this episode is a reminder that God's presence and faithfulness are greater than your circumstances.
Get the free Bible Mapping Printable and start mapping out verses!
Read this blog post - Unpacking exodus 14:14
 
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Have you ever opened your Bible, stared at the page, and wondered, Where do I even start?
If you've ever struggled to stay consistent with Bible study or felt like reading a verse a day just isn't helping you grow, this episode is for you.
In today's conversation, we're talking about practical and meaningful ways to make your Bible study time more effective without adding hours to your schedule. Learn how to move beyond simply reading Scripture and start understanding God's Word in its full context so it can transform your heart, your motherhood, and your home.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why reading a single verse isn't the same as Bible study
The importance of reading Scripture in context
How using multiple Bible translations can deepen your understanding
A simple introduction to Bible mapping
How to apply God's Word to your everyday life as a mom
Easy Bible study tools that fit into a busy season of life
Resources Mentioned:
Free Bible Mapping Printable
Consider the Wildflowers devotional
30-Day Pray Over Your Home guide
Whether you're just beginning your Bible study journey or looking for fresh ways to dive deeper into Scripture, this episode will encourage you to stop winging it and start studying God's Word with confidence and purpose.
 
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A verse a day can be a great reminder to turn your heart toward God—but is it enough to help you grow deeper in your faith?
In this episode, Alyssa shares why simply reading an isolated Bible verse isn't the same as studying God's Word in context. The Bible was written as one connected story, and when we take the time to explore the surrounding passages, understand who was speaking, and discover the deeper meaning behind the text, Scripture comes alive in a whole new way.
You'll hear a practical example of how Alyssa unpacks a single verse with her young children, turning a few minutes at the breakfast table into a meaningful conversation about God's promises, courage, and faithfulness.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why Bible verses should be read within their larger context
Simple ways to dig deeper when you only have a few minutes
How to help your children understand and apply Scripture
Why topical Scripture studies can strengthen your understanding of God's Word
Practical ideas for moving beyond a "verse of the day" mindset and into meaningful Bible study
Resources Mentioned:
Rooted in Christ Scripture Writing Plan
Additional Scripture writing and Bible study resources available on her website Little Bit of Lavender
If you've ever felt like you don't have enough time for Bible study, this episode will encourage you to make the most of the time you do have—and to remember that God's Word always has more to offer when we take the time to go deeper.
 
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When prayers feel unanswered, it’s easy to wonder if God is listening. In this episode, Alyssa shares why silence from God doesn’t mean abandonment and how some of the most powerful prayers happen in seasons of waiting.
Through biblical examples like Hannah, Job, and the Psalms, you’ll discover why the answer to unanswered prayer is often not to pray less—but to pray more. Learn how God may be preparing your heart, refining your faith, or working behind the scenes in ways you cannot yet see.
If you’ve been carrying a prayer for months or even years, this episode will encourage you to keep seeking God, trust His timing, and surrender the outcome to Him. Plus, Alyssa shares how her own prayer journey transformed when she began asking God to change her heart instead of just her circumstances.
 
For more:Pray Over Your Home 30-Day Prayer Guide
What to Do When Prayer Feels Empty: Finding God When Prayer Goes Unanswered
 
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This episode is full of simple, Bible-based summer activities to help your family stay rooted in God’s Word all season long. From creation scavenger hunts and scripture chalk art to planting seeds, gratitude walks, and kitchen discipleship, this episode is packed with easy ways to bring faith into your everyday summer routines.
You’ll hear practical ideas for engaging kids of all ages with scripture while creating meaningful family memories and building a Christ-centered home.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The blog post "Youth Bible Lessons" with even more summer Bible activity ideas
The free “70 Scripture Verses for Families” summer journaling printable
“Planting Seeds of Faith” blog post 
"Teaching the Bible in the Kitchen" recipe ebook with scripture-based recipes
The free Armor of God printable 
This episode will encourage you to slow down, invite God into your summer rhythms, and create intentional moments that help your children grow in faith.

Summer is here, Mama! ☀️ If you’re wondering how to keep your kids engaged without relying on screens all day, this episode is packed with simple and creative Bible journaling ideas for the whole family.
We’re talking about:
Easy Bible journaling activities for kids of all ages
Creative ways to make scripture fun this summer
Outdoor, hands-on, and art-based journaling ideas
Encouraging your children to connect with God’s Word
A free summer scripture writing plan with 70 verses
This episode will encourage you to make faith a natural part of your summer rhythms while creating meaningful memories together as a family.
Grab the free summer Bible journaling download!
For recipes and scriptures so you can teach the Bible in the kitchen, grab my ebook - Teaching the Bible in the Kitchen
 

In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing a real story from a Sunday drive that quickly turned into a frightening accident scene—and how it reminded me of the power of prayer beyond our own homes.
As we prayed with injured children on the side of the road and watched a family walk through one of the hardest moments of their lives, I was reminded that sometimes our mission field shows up unexpectedly.
In this episode, we talk about:
The importance of praying for other moms and families
How prayer prepares our hearts for difficult moments
Trusting the Holy Spirit to guide our words when we don’t know what to say
Why the prayers we pray at home matter far beyond our own family
If you’ve ever wondered how to pray for someone in a hard season, this episode will encourage you to step out in faith and trust God to work through your prayers.
For more ways to pray read the full blog post A Prayer for Mom
Want to deepen your prayer life by covering your home in a hedge of protection? Get my 30 day "Pray Over Your Home" guide.

Hey Mama! We talk a lot about rooting ourselves in Christ — but what does it actually look like to live that out on a random Tuesday, in the middle of the laundry and the noise and the everything? That's exactly what we're getting into today.
Because walking by faith according to scripture isn't just a beautiful concept. It's your declaration of faith and your actions going hand in hand — in your kitchen, your car, your quiet moments, and every messy moment in between.
In this episode:
Why what you listen to during the day matters more than you think
How Christian homemaking is faith in action — and why your home is your mission field
What Deuteronomy 6 actually looks like lived out in a real, loud, beautiful home
Why we aren't aiming at perfection — we're aiming at our best, with God making up the difference
Free Resources mentioned:
Rooted in Christ 30-Day Scripture Writing Plan
Read this full blog post for more
Grab my 30 Day Prayer Guide to cover your home in God's presence, protection and peace
It's not going to be perfect every day. But when we bring God into the messy moments, that's where the magic happens.

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stretched thin? This episode is a gentle reminder that you were never meant to carry it all on your own.
We’re talking about what it truly means to surrender to God in the middle of messy, everyday moments—and how surrender isn’t weakness, but strength.
In this episode:
What surrender really looks like as a busy mom
How to release overwhelm, frustration, and control to God
Simple, scripture-based prayers for hard moments
Encouragement to invite God into your daily chaos
Plus, find powerful prayers and the “Rooted in Christ” scripture writing plan to help you stay grounded in every season
Read all the prayers from "Prayer to Surrender to God."
 
If you're ready to take it one step further, check out my 30 day guide "Pray Over Your Home."