Gather Moms

Kate Henderson, Rebecca Bradford · gathermoms.com

Moms, we need each other. We need a place where we can be real, be encouraged, be inspired and find community with other moms; that’s what Gather is all about. Join us, other moms in the trenches with you, as we laugh together, transparently share our struggles and share encouraging truth. We want you to finish each episode feeling refreshed and with a big smile on your face. Join us!

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Episodes 230

Motherhood is Basically Survivor — And Here’s What’s Actually Saving Us: EP 219
6d ago · 46:27
A brand new season of Gather Moms is here and Kate and Rebecca are kicking things off with an honest conversation about the wilderness of motherhood and the things that have actually kept them going. Using Survivor as the perfect metaphor for mom life, because both involve keeping everyone fed, making sure they sleep, and managing someone who is probably going to throw something they introduce a question they will be asking every guest this season: What is in your helicopter drop? Beyond the spark vs. iced latte debates, they get real about what has actually saved them in motherhood. Counselin
What We Actually Should Be Praying for Our Kids This School Year: EP 218
13d ago · 46:48
We’re back, moms — and we came in hot. Kate and Rebecca are officially back from their summer break and kicking off the new school year with the reset every mom needs before September hits. First they are sharing their best summer stories — a canceled flight in Cabo, a family road trip prank involving a very unfortunate cat, a miniature Barbie birthday gift that has to be seen to be believed, and a hospital visit that came dangerously close to fulfilling one mom’s very specific bucket list dream. Then things get real. Because as we send our kids back into classrooms, sports teams, and friend g
Cool Mom Summer – Moms of Summer: EP 217
3mo ago · 29:03
What kind of summer mom are you? In this episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off with a little nostalgia, a lively game of “pick your side,” and then dive into the summer mom types that every woman will recognize — in herself and in her friends. Whether you’re the Pool Mom, the Survival Mode Mom, or somewhere in between, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to be someone you’re not and lean into the mom God actually made you to be. In This Episode Kate and Rebecca play Pick Your Side (watermelon or sweet corn? pool or beach? sunscreen or… let em burn?) before breaking down seven summ
Best Summer Ever Starts Here – Moms of Summer: EP 216
3mo ago · 30:41
Summer is almost here — and if we’re honest, it’s a little bit of everything. Slower mornings and pool days on one hand, no schedule and sweaty chaos on the other. In this episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off the Gather Moms Summer Series by talking about what actually makes or breaks a mom’s summer — and how to set yourself up for a season you’ll actually enjoy. In This Episode We’re breaking down 5 ways moms accidentally ruin their own summer (relatable, we promise) — and flipping each one into a practical mindset shift that leads to a cooler, calmer, more present summer for you and your famil
You Aren’t Alone in Your Motherhood, God Gave You a Guide: EP 215
3mo ago · 35:55
It’s here. The finale. And yes — we finally dropped the jingle. To close out the Bible Moms season Kate and Rebecca recap every single woman they’ve covered this season, share some of the most moving listener responses from the series, and remind every mom listening of the one thing that ties all 12 stories together: God doesn’t make mistakes, and He placed you exactly where you are on purpose. From Eve in the garden to Lydia’s living room — 12 women, hundreds of years of history, and one very consistent God who showed up for every single one of them. And he’s showing up in your home too. Oh —
Jesus Had the Heart of a Mom First: EP 214
4mo ago · 34:06
We’re in the home stretch — and this episode might be the most unexpected one yet. As the Bible Moms series winds down, Kate and Rebecca play the most fun trivia game of the season (Jochebed’s theme song is Let It Go and we will not be taking questions), before landing on the woman — or rather, the Person — behind every mother’s heart. In Luke 13, Jesus compares himself to a hen gathering her chicks under her wings. That image didn’t come from nowhere. The longing you feel to pull your kids close, to protect them, to keep them safe? Jesus had it first. And he hardwired it into you. In This Epi
God Didn’t Wait for Her to Quit Her Job | Lydia of Philippi EP: 213
4mo ago · 41:00
Is the holiest, best Christian mom a stay at home mom? Depending on your context, this may be the messaging you have heard and maybe struggled with. It might be that you love your job, you need to help your family financially, or you are a better mom when you work outside of the home. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca travel to Greece, literally and biblically, to meet Lydia of Thyatira: a wealthy, immigrant entrepreneur, a dealer of purple cloth, and the woman whose home became the first church in all of Europe. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use your ordinar
No Bible, No Believing Husband — She Still Raised a World Changer | Lois & Eunice EP: 212
4mo ago · 45:48
She didn’t go on a missionary journey. She didn’t preach to a crowd. She didn’t write a letter that would become Scripture. She raised a son who did. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca uncover the story of two women you’ve probably skimmed right past — Lois and Eunice, the grandmother and mother of Timothy. With only one verse of Scripture to their name, these women are easy to overlook. But what they built inside the walls of their home — without a Bible, without a believing husband, in the middle of a pagan city — became the foundation for one of the most significant
She Was Falsely Accused, Completely Misunderstood — and Chosen Anyway | The Truth About Mary Magdalene EP: 211
4mo ago · 43:04
She’s been misidentified for 14 centuries. Today we set the record straight. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca study one of the most misunderstood women in all of scripture — Mary Magdalene. Was she really a prostitute? What does it mean that seven demons were cast out of her? And why was the most important message in human history entrusted to a woman whose testimony wasn’t even legally valid in her day? From the shores of Magdala to the empty tomb, discover how a woman who went from completely bound to completely free became the very first person to proclaim the resu
Are You Praying for Your Kids’ Success or Their Character? (What Salome Teaches Every Mom): EP 210
5mo ago · 46:25
She knelt before Jesus and asked for the wrong thing. And then she stayed — all the way to the cross. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca study Salome, the mother of James and John — two of Jesus’ 12 disciples. She’s bold, she’s ambitious for her sons, and she dares to ask Jesus for their seats of power in his kingdom. Jesus says no. But here’s the thing: she didn’t leave. She kept following. She kept showing up. And she was standing at the foot of the cross when most of the disciples had scattered. Sound familiar, moms? This episode is for every mom who has prayed for h
Anna: The Woman Nobody Put in the Christmas Story (And Why Her 3 Verses Change Everything) EP: 209
5mo ago · 43:10
Have you ever felt like you’re faithfully showing up — but nobody sees it? In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca dive into one of the most overlooked women in the entire Bible: Anna the Prophetess (Luke 2:36-38). She only gets three verses. She’s never in the Christmas pageant. And yet every single detail Luke includes about her is loaded with meaning most people have never seen. Anna was a widow from the tribe of Asher — one of the ten “lost” tribes of Israel — who spent decades fasting and praying in the temple. And on one ordinary morning, a young couple walked in with
What Really Happened to Bathsheba (This Isn’t What You Were Taught) EP: 208
5mo ago · 39:37
If you grew up in church, you probably heard Bathsheba’s name — but not her whole story. In this episode of Bible Moms, Kate and Rebecca pull back the curtain on one of scripture’s most misunderstood women and discover she is far more than a footnote in David’s failure. Bathsheba wasn’t a seductress. She was a woman who had power used against her by the most powerful man in the room. And yet — she didn’t let that be the end of her story. From the scandal that rocked the monarchy to the throne room where she advocated for her son Solomon, Bathsheba’s life is a portrait of what it looks like to
From Mess to Legacy – What Rahab Teaches Moms About Faith: EP 207
5mo ago · 46:38
What kind of mom risks her life to protect her family? A courageous one. In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series with the unlikely story of Rahab — a woman with a messy past who makes one bold decision that changes her family’s future forever. Her story (Joshua 2) unfolds as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land. Two spies arrive in Jericho, and Rahab hides them when the king comes searching. She has heard what God has done — how He parted the Red Sea and delivered His people — and in a pivotal moment, she chooses Him. This isn’t comfortable belief. I
The Mom Who Let Go and Trusted God: EP 206
6mo ago · 42:43
What kind of mom puts her baby in a river? A faithful one. In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series with the powerful story of Jochebed — Moses’ mother — and what her courage teaches us about doing what we can… and trusting God with the rest. Her story (Exodus 1:22–2:10) unfolds under a terrifying decree: every Hebrew baby boy is to be thrown into the Nile. Jochebed hides her son for three months. When she can’t hide him any longer, she builds a waterproof basket, places him strategically among the reeds, and stations her daughter nearby to watch. This isn’
The Sister Wife Story You Never Learned in Sunday School: EP 205
6mo ago · 47:52
Motherhood reveals our insecurities. One minute we feel confident and steady, and the next we’re wondering if we’re the “less than” version of someone else. In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series by stepping into the complicated, emotional story of Leah—a woman who knew what it felt like to be overlooked, unloved, and second best. Leah’s story (Genesis 29–30) reads like a reality TV drama: family deception, sibling rivalry, sister wives, competition for affection, and a whole lot of baby naming that doubles as emotional journaling. Married through tricker
Becoming a Bible Mom: When Hoping Again Feels Risky EP 204
6mo ago · 42:29
Motherhood is full of moments that make us laugh—sometimes out of pure joy, and sometimes because life feels too ridiculous not to. In this episode of the Gather Moms Podcast, we continue our Bible Moms series by stepping into the story of Sarah, a woman who waited decades for God’s promise and laughed when it finally seemed too impossible to believe. Sarah’s story (Genesis 12–25) reads like a Netflix drama: unanswered prayers, bad decisions made in desperation, long seasons of waiting, and a plot twist only God could write. As we walk through her journey, we talk honestly about what it means
Becoming a Bible Mom: Shame, Secrecy and the First Mom EP 203
6mo ago · 41:43
We’re in our Bible Moms series and going all the way back to the beginning—to Eve, the first mother, and the first moment everything broke. Together, we zoom out to see the big story of Scripture and zoom in on a truth every mom needs: when shame enters the picture, God doesn’t pull away—He moves closer. Through Eve’s story in Genesis 1–3, we explore how shame began, why we instinctively try to cover ourselves, and how God has always been at work to restore what was broken. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why the Bible is a miraculous, unified story—not a rule book How Eve’s story fits into the
Becoming a Bible Mom: A Different Kind of Year Starts Here EP 202
6mo ago · 43:25
January is chaos. February is clarity. And this year, the Gather Moms team is doing something different. In this season-opening episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off a brand-new year (and a brand-new season!) by proposing something radical for moms: What if your New Year didn’t start until February? After the sugar crashes, the school reset, the burnout, and the abandoned resolutions, February is when moms can finally breathe—and actually decide who they want to become. That conversation opens the door to the heart of this episode: the launch of the “Bible Moms” season. If you’ve ever felt overwh
Making Room at the Inn (and in Your Heart!)
8mo ago · 40:37
It’s our second Christmas episode, and this week we’re talking all about the Magi, Mary & Joseph, unexpected guests, and what real hospitality looks like when you’re a mom with a busy house and a messy life. Spoiler: it’s not candles, curated charcuterie, or having your pillows karate-chopped just right. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The part of the Christmas story we hardly ever talk about What actually might’ve happened when a whole camel caravan showed up in tiny Bethlehem Why biblical hospitality feels totally different from “Pinterest hospitality” Small, everyday ways to “make room” f
The Wise Woman’s Favorite Things
8mo ago · 41:10
Moms — we made it!! We’re celebrating 200 episodes of the Gather Moms podcast AND kicking off Christmas together! Whether you’ve been with us since those early COVID-era episodes or you just found us last week, we are so grateful you’re here. In this milestone episode, we’re unwrapping favorite gifts, Christmas hilarity, biblical truths, and some deeply meaningful encouragement for the season. Big Takeaways 1. Good mom ≠ big Christmas Stop carrying the weight of magical expectations. A meaningful Christmas isn’t built on stuff — it’s built on values, presence, and generosity. 2. Start with val
Middle School Doesn’t Have to Be Miserable: Secrets Every Mom Needs with Rebecca Bradford
9mo ago · 37:55
Middle school: just hearing the words can make moms nervous. The awkward years, the big emotions, the constant change—it’s a lot. But what if this season could actually be one of the most meaningful and transformative for our kids? In this episode, Rebecca Bradford (teacher, author, and mom of three) shares her heart for middle schoolers and the lessons she’s learned both in the classroom and at home. With humor, honesty, and plenty of practical wisdom, Rebecca helps moms see that the middle school years don’t have to be something to fear—they can be a season of growth, connection, and confide
I Found Out About the Affairs While My Husband Was in a Coma 😳 with Retha Nichole
9mo ago · 51:16
Infidelity, widowhood, and single momming. We’re talking with Retha Nichole — coach, speaker, mom of three, and founder of Walk Me Through That. Her story is almost unbelievable: a young mom, pregnant, caring for her husband in a coma, only to discover his multiple affairs — and yet it became the place where God met her and began to transform everything. In this powerful conversation, we cover: How Retha discovered betrayal in the middle of her husband’s coma and kept going The raw prayers she prayed when she wanted to give up What God taught her about suffering, shame, and redemption Why moms
The P*rn Talk Every Mom Must Have (Before It’s Too Late) with Kristen Jenson
9mo ago · 45:49
Pornography isn’t an if anymore—it’s a when. Our kids are growing up in a digital world where harmful images and predators are only one click away. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, to talk about how moms can confidently prepare their kids to recognize and reject pornography. Kristen shares practical tools, real-life stories, and the “SMART Plan” every parent needs when (not if) their child is exposed. What you’ll learn in this episode: The shocking average age of kids’ first exposure to porn Why “waiting until they’re older”
Postpartum Anxiety, Mom Guilt & Raising Worry-Free Kids with Kate Henderson
10mo ago · 38:52
Anxiety is talked about a lot these days — but what does it really mean? And why does it feel like it’s showing up everywhere, for both moms and kids? This week on the Gather Moms Podcast, our very own Kate Henderson steps into the expert seat. After walking through her own struggles with anxiety and helping her daughter navigate worry, Kate dove deep into research, counseling tools, and Scripture to understand what’s happening in our minds and homes. In this honest and practical episode, Kate shares: The difference between stress and clinical anxiety (and why it matters) Why postpartum anxiet
Purity Culture, Motherhood & Sex: Help for Intimacy Issues with Juli Slattery
10mo ago · 38:38
Sex after kids-let’s talk about it. This week on the Gather Moms Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, author, and host of Java with Juli. With warmth, honesty, and practical wisdom, Juli helps us normalize a conversation that too often stays hidden: intimacy in marriage. In this episode, we dive into: Why sex often feels harder after kids (and why that’s normal) The impact of purity culture, shame, and body image on intimacy The surprising science of oxytocin and why sex makes you feel closer Initiating vs. responsive desire — and why most women need a different

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You Aren’t Alone in Your Motherhood, God Gave You a Guide: EP 215

Jesus Had the Heart of a Mom First: EP 214

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No Bible, No Believing Husband — She Still Raised a World Changer | Lois & Eunice EP: 212

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Are You Praying for Your Kids’ Success or Their Character? (What Salome Teaches Every Mom): EP 210

Anna: The Woman Nobody Put in the Christmas Story (And Why Her 3 Verses Change Everything) EP: 209

What Really Happened to Bathsheba (This Isn’t What You Were Taught) EP: 208

From Mess to Legacy – What Rahab Teaches Moms About Faith: EP 207

The Mom Who Let Go and Trusted God: EP 206

The Sister Wife Story You Never Learned in Sunday School: EP 205

Becoming a Bible Mom: When Hoping Again Feels Risky EP 204

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Motherhood is Basically Survivor — And Here’s What’s Actually Saving Us: EP 219

What We Actually Should Be Praying for Our Kids This School Year: EP 218

Cool Mom Summer – Moms of Summer: EP 217

Best Summer Ever Starts Here – Moms of Summer: EP 216

You Aren’t Alone in Your Motherhood, God Gave You a Guide: EP 215

Jesus Had the Heart of a Mom First: EP 214

God Didn’t Wait for Her to Quit Her Job | Lydia of Philippi EP: 213

No Bible, No Believing Husband — She Still Raised a World Changer | Lois & Eunice EP: 212

She Was Falsely Accused, Completely Misunderstood — and Chosen Anyway | The Truth About Mary Magdalene EP: 211

Are You Praying for Your Kids’ Success or Their Character? (What Salome Teaches Every Mom): EP 210

Anna: The Woman Nobody Put in the Christmas Story (And Why Her 3 Verses Change Everything) EP: 209

What Really Happened to Bathsheba (This Isn’t What You Were Taught) EP: 208

From Mess to Legacy – What Rahab Teaches Moms About Faith: EP 207

The Mom Who Let Go and Trusted God: EP 206

The Sister Wife Story You Never Learned in Sunday School: EP 205

Becoming a Bible Mom: When Hoping Again Feels Risky EP 204

Becoming a Bible Mom: Shame, Secrecy and the First Mom EP 203

Becoming a Bible Mom: A Different Kind of Year Starts Here EP 202

Making Room at the Inn (and in Your Heart!)

The Wise Woman’s Favorite Things

Middle School Doesn’t Have to Be Miserable: Secrets Every Mom Needs with Rebecca Bradford

I Found Out About the Affairs While My Husband Was in a Coma 😳 with Retha Nichole

The P*rn Talk Every Mom Must Have (Before It’s Too Late) with Kristen Jenson

Postpartum Anxiety, Mom Guilt & Raising Worry-Free Kids with Kate Henderson

Purity Culture, Motherhood & Sex: Help for Intimacy Issues with Juli Slattery