Are you a Christian mom struggling with anxiety in motherhood and wondering if your small acts of faith really matter?

Do you ever feel like your quiet obedience in motherhood goes unseen or unnoticed?

What if the seeds of faith you are planting today are growing in ways you may not see for years?

In this episode, I’m sharing biblical encouragement to help you trust God with your obedience, your prayers, and the seeds you are planting in motherhood — even when we do not see the fruit right away.

If you are an anxious Christian mom who wonders if your prayers, obedience, and faithfulness in motherhood are making a difference, this episode will encourage your heart.

In this episode, we talk about:

⭐️ Why small acts of faith matter more than we realize

⭐️ How God uses ordinary obedience in motherhood

⭐️ Why hidden growth does not mean nothing is happening

⭐️ How to trust God with the outcome instead of carrying it all yourself

⭐️ Practical ways to plant seeds of faith in your home, friendships, and daily life

Contact Rachel:

Contact -> hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com

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Episode 36: Feeling Anxious and Out of Control? How to Trust God’s Plan When You Want Answers Now

Episode 26: Feeling Stuck in Fear? How Jesus Helps Anxious Moms Find Peace

Xoxo, Rachel 💜

Have you ever had a scary intrusive thought about your child’s safety that made your body feel like danger was happening right now?

How do you know the difference between taking a wise safety step and spiraling in fear?

What can you do in the moment to stop the “what if” cycle and trust God with your kids?

In this episode, we’re talking about intrusive thoughts, mom anxiety, and how to stop spiraling when fear feels loud. I’m sharing the real story of opening our pool for the summer and suddenly being hit with intrusive thoughts about my 3-year-old drowning.

Through that experience, my counselor helped me understand the difference between taking wise safety steps and letting anxiety keep running the show.

If you are a Christian mom struggling with anxious thoughts, fear about your kids, or the pressure to keep everyone safe all the time, this episode will help you recognize the thought, take one wise step, and trust God with what you cannot control.

In this episode, we talk about:

⭐️ Why intrusive thoughts do not mean you are a bad mom

⭐️ How scary thoughts often attach to what we love most

⭐️ Why having a thought does not mean it is true, prophetic, or a warning from God

⭐️ The difference between taking one wise step and repeatedly checking for reassurance

⭐️ How anxiety can feel like a dryer sensor that gets stuck

⭐️ Why our nervous system can stay on high alert even after we have taken practical safety steps

⭐️ How to redirect your brain back to the present moment

⭐️ Simple real-life tools moms can use when intrusive thoughts start spiraling

Contact Rachel:

Contact -> hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com

Podcast -> www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com/podcast

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Step 1: Follow the show so you don’t miss new episodes every Monday & Thursday

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Faith Over Anxiety Newsletter HERE

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Related Episodes

Episode 2: Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood: Why They Happen and How to Cope

Episode 4: Six Real-Life Ways I Stop an Anxiety Spiral (That Actually Work)

Xoxo, Rachel 💜

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Do you ever feel anxious when you look at your bank account?

Do you avoid opening bills, checking credit card balances, or talking about money because it feels overwhelming?

Do you want to feel more peace and confidence with your finances, but you’re not sure where to start?

Money stress can feel heavy — especially when you’re already carrying the mental load of motherhood.

But financial planning does not have to feel scary, shame-filled, or complicated.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Diana from the Financial Planning for Working Moms podcast to talk about simple financial planning steps that can help calm money anxiety and financial overwhelm.

We talk about why money can feel so emotional for moms, how to release shame around your finances, and what small steps you can take when you feel behind or overwhelmed.

In this episode, we talk about:

⭐️ Why money can feel so emotional for moms

⭐️ What financial anxiety can look like in real life

⭐️ How shame and avoidance can keep moms stuck

⭐️ Why financial planning can bring peace

⭐️ What to do when you feel overwhelmed by your finances

⭐️ How to take one simple next step with your money this week

If you’ve been feeling anxious about money, overwhelmed by debt, or unsure how to begin creating a simple money plan, this episode will encourage you to stop avoiding, release the shame, and start small.

Connect with Diana:

Listen to Diana’s podcast: Financial Planning for Working Moms Learn more from Diana and connect with her: www.dianagalas.com

Connect with Rachel:

Contact -> hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com

Podcast -> www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com/podcast

Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider -> SIGN UP HERE!

Next Steps:

Step 1: Follow the show so you don’t miss new episodes every Monday & Thursday

Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Faith Over Anxiety Newsletter HERE

Step 3: Leave a 5 star written review on Apple Podcasts

Related Episodes

Episode 24: How to Trust God in Anxiety When Fear of the Unknown Steals Your Peace as a Christian Mom

Episode 5: How to Calm Anxiety: A Faith-Based Nervous System Reset Using Polyvagal Theory

Xoxo, Rachel 💜

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