Gather the Gals | Christian Mom Podcast, Bible Study, Motherhood, Community & Growing With Jesus — Podcast

What If the Parts of You They Called “Too Much” Are the Parts God Wants to Use? 27.10.2026 8m

Have you ever felt like you needed to tone yourself down to fit in? Be quieter. Less passionate. Less emotional. Less bold. Less you?What if the parts of you people have called “too much” are some of the very things God wants to use?In this episode, we’re talking about breaking free from people pleasing, comparison, and the pressure to become who social media says you should be. God created you intentionally, with your personality, gifts, passions, and story. He never called you to shrink yourself just to make other people comfortable.We’ll talk about raising kids who know who they are in Christ, speaking biblical truth over ourselves, and choosing God’s approval over the world’s.Scripture: Psalm 139:14, 1 John 3:1, Joshua 1:9, 1 Samuel 16:7 & Proverbs 31:30.Looking for women who want to grow in Jesus with you? Join 2,000+ women inside the Gather the Gals Bible study community. https://withme.so/gatherthegalsFollow Gather the Gals Podcast so you don’t miss our upcoming Teach Them While They’re Little episodes on raising kids who know Jesus and can stand firm in a loud world.

How to Trust God When You Can’t See What’s Ahead: Finding Childlike Faith Again 20.10.2026 13m

If you have been searching for bible study, community and wanting to grow with Jesus, we would love to have you!! Ready to join the Bible Study Community!? Use the link below!⁠⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegalsDo you ever tell God you trust Him… while simultaneously trying to control every single detail? 😅As moms, we're used to being the ones who figure it out. We make the plans, carry the mental load, anticipate everyone's needs, and try to make sure everything, and everyone is okay.But what happens when we can't figure it out?In this episode, we're talking about returning to childlike faith and learning to trust our Heavenly Father the way our children trust us.I'm sharing a simple moment from a rainy Texas drive with my kids that completely changed the way I thought about trust. While I was watching the road, thinking ahead, and figuring out how to get us home safely, my kids weren't worried about any of it.They trusted the person driving.And maybe that's exactly what some of us need to remember right now.Jesus isn't asking us to know every turn in the road. He isn't asking us to figure out exactly how the story ends before we trust Him.He's asking us to trust the Father who already sees the entire road.We're talking about what Jesus meant when He told us to become like little children, why surrender feels so difficult when we're used to being in control, and how to trust God's “no,” “not yet,” and “I have something different” answers.Because childlike faith isn't ignorance.It's confident dependence on a Father you know is good.You don't have to figure everything out.You don't have to know what happens next.And you don't have to carry tomorrow today.You just get to trust the One who already knows.Scripture: Matthew 18:2–4, Proverbs 3:5–6 & Romans 8:28🤎 A question to sit with this week:What area of my life am I saying I trust God with while still trying to control the outcome?And one more:If I truly believed my Father could see what I can't see, what would I finally be willing to release?🙏 Prayer:Father, restore our childlike faith. Teach us to trust You before we understand You. Help us loosen our grip on the things we've been trying to control and remind us that we don't have to know everything to know that You are good. Amen.💕 Looking for Bible study and Christian community?If you've been searching for women to grow with, pray with, study Scripture with, and pursue Jesus alongside, we'd love to have you inside the Gather the Gals Bible Study Community.Join us here:https://withme.so/gatherthegals

Stop Letting Culture Raise Your Kids: Lukewarm Christianity and The Power of Our Words! 13.10.2026 21m

If you have been searching for bible study, community and wanting to grow with Jesus, we would love to have you!! Ready to join the Bible Study Community!? Use the link below!⁠⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegalsIf we don't intentionally teach our kids what is true, the world will gladly do it for us.Our children are constantly being discipled by something, social media, friends, trends, brands, entertainment, school, sports, and the culture around them. As Christian parents, we have to ask ourselves:Who is shaping the loudest voice in our children's lives?In this episode, we're talking about raising kids who don't just know about Jesus, but know who they are because of Jesus.We're digging into the power of our words and what Scripture says about the tongue in Proverbs 18:21 and James 3. And this isn't only about how we speak to our children. It's also about how we speak about ourselves in front of them.They hear us criticize our bodies.They hear what we say about money.They watch what we value.They notice what we chase.And whether we realize it or not, we are teaching them what matters.We're also talking about the pressure to keep up with culture the clothes, brands, appearances, schedules, money, status, and constant comparison and why our kids need to learn that their identity and worth were never supposed to come from any of it.Christian parenting isn't about raising perfect kids or being perfect parents. It's about intentionally pointing our children back to truth, grace, conviction, and Jesus again and again.Let's raise kids who know what they believe, know why they believe it, and aren't afraid to stand firm when culture tells them something different.Scripture: Proverbs 18:21 & James 3🤎 A question to sit with this week:What are my children learning that is important, not because of what I tell them, but because of what they see me prioritize?And maybe the harder question:Is Jesus simply something we talk about in our home, or is He actually at the center of how we live?💕 Looking for Bible study and Christian community?If you've been searching for women to grow with, pray with, study Scripture with, and pursue Jesus alongside, we'd love to have you inside the Gather the Gals Bible Study Community.Join us here:https://withme.so/gatherthegals

One Hour a Week Can Change Your Heart, Mind and Life: 2000 saying YES! 06.10.2026 13m

If you have been searching for bible study, community and wanting to grow with Jesus, we would love to have you!! Ready to join the Bible Study Community!? Use the link below!⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegalsWhat if you gave God one intentional hour a week?Not another hour of scrolling. Not another hour trying to keep up with everything and everyone. Just intentional time in Scripture, prayer, and community with women who want to know Jesus more.More than 2,000 women have said yes to Bible Study in Gather the Gals Ministry, and this episode is the heart behind why I keep building it.Gather the Gals was never supposed to be about having the perfect Bible study routine or knowing all the right answers. I wanted to create the kind of community I desperately needed myself: real women, real life, real conversations, and Jesus at the center of it all.In this episode, we're talking about why biblical community matters, what happens when we stop comparing our walk with Jesus to everyone else's, and how obedience often begins with one really small yes.You don't have to have hours every day.You don't have to know your Bible cover to cover.You don't have to have your life together.You just have to be willing to show up.Because success isn't looking like the woman beside you. It isn't followers, money, accomplishments, or having a picture perfect life.Success is knowing Jesus, following Him, making disciples, and faithfully using what He's placed in your hands.And sometimes that starts with something as simple as setting aside one hour and saying:“Jesus, I'm here. Teach me.”🤎 A question to sit with this week:What small yes is God putting in front of me right now?💕 Ready to find your people and grow deeper in Jesus?Come join 2,000+ women inside the Gather the Gals community. Our Bible study is laid back, Scripture centered, and created for women in every season of life.Our October study is starting NOW and this is the perfect time to jump in! ⁠⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegals

How To Go Scared When God Is Calling You To More: Walking Away From What Feels Safe. 29.09.2026 19m

Join the Bible Study Community with the link here!⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegalsHave you ever had God close a door that wasn't bad?It was comfortable. It was safe. Maybe you even loved it. But deep down, you knew God was asking you to loosen your grip.In this episode, I'm sharing the very personal story behind walking away from my pediatric nursing career after 10 years and why sometimes the hardest things to surrender aren't the bad things. They're the good things we've started depending on for security.I'm taking you back to where Gather the Gals began: postpartum, COVID, anxiety, loneliness, and a quiet prompting from God that if I couldn't find the community I desperately needed, maybe He was asking me to create it.But the vision didn't happen overnight.Years passed. Babies came. Life changed. I continued nursing. Gather continued growing. And eventually I found myself trying to carry motherhood, work, ministry, family schedules, and a calling I knew God was asking me to take seriously.Then the door started closing.And I had to decide: Do I keep fighting to hold onto something good because it makes me feel safe, or trust the God asking me to let it go?If you're in a season where God seems to be closing a door before showing you what's on the other side, this episode is for you.Scripture: Joshua 1:9🤎 A question to sit with this week:Is there something good I'm holding onto because it makes me feel secure, even though God may be asking me to release it?And remember: delay does not mean the dream was wasted. God can use every season leading up to your yes.💕 Looking for women to grow in Jesus with? Join 2,000+ women inside the Gather the Gals Bible study community: ⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegalsFollow Gather the Gals Podcast for weekly conversations about Jesus, motherhood, Bible study, obedience, calling, and learning to trust God in every season.

When God Delays the Call: What Christian Women Need to Hear Right Now If You Are In The Waiting Season 22.09.2026 9m

Join the Bible Study Community with the link here!https://withme.so/gatherthegalsWhat If the Delay Is God’s Protection, Not Rejection?What do you do when you thought life would look completely different by now?You prayed. You planned. You believed God was leading you in a certain direction, and then came the closed door, the diagnosis, the disappointment, the unanswered prayer, or another season of waiting.In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to trust God when His timeline doesn’t match yours and you can’t understand why He hasn’t moved yet.We’ll dig into John 10:10 and the reality that the enemy wants to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came so that we could have life and have it abundantly.And sometimes what feels like rejection may actually be God's protection. Sometimes the closed door is redirection. Sometimes the waiting season is doing something in you that you couldn't see while you were begging God to get you out of it.Your setback does not mean God has abandoned the story.Your disappointment does not mean He isn't good.And your delay does not automatically mean His answer is no.God sees what you cannot see. He knows what's behind the door you're asking Him to open. He knows what you're not ready for yet. He knows what needs to happen first. And He knows exactly how this chapter fits into the story He's writing.Scripture: John 10:10🤎 A question to sit with this week:What if I stopped viewing this waiting season as God withholding something from me and started asking Him what He wants to show me through it?And another one worth journaling:Where have I mistaken God's “not yet” for His rejection?💕 Looking for women to grow in Jesus with? Join 2,000+ women inside the Gather the Gals Bible study community: https://withme.so/gatherthegalsFollow Gather the Gals Podcast for weekly Bible study, encouragement, motherhood, and honest conversations about trusting Jesus through every season.

What If the Delay Is God’s Protection, Not Rejection? 15.09.2026 6m

Join the Bible Study Community with the link here!⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegals⁠When the Waiting Season Feels Like the WildernessHave you ever looked at your life and thought, “God, I really thought I would be further along by now”?You thought the prayer would have been answered. The door would have opened. The dream would have grown. The situation would have changed.But instead… you're still waiting.In this episode, I’m sharing the story of a flower I planted that took two years to finally bloom and the reminder God gave me through it:Just because you can't see growth doesn't mean nothing is growing.Some seasons feel like the wilderness. They're quiet. Uncomfortable. Lonely. And when nothing seems to be changing, it can be easy to assume God isn't moving.But what if He's doing some of His deepest work under the surface?We're talking about how to keep trusting God when life isn't unfolding the way you planned, how to recognize the distractions that try to steal your confidence and joy, and why your weakness does not disqualify you from being used by God.Maybe you don't need to dig up what God planted just because it hasn't bloomed yet.Maybe you need to keep watering it.Keep praying.Keep showing up.Keep obeying.Keep believing that God is working—even here.Because the wilderness isn't proof that God has forgotten you. And a season that looks unproductive to you may be producing something you'll need for where He's taking you next.Scripture: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9🌸 A question to sit with this week:What have I been tempted to give up on simply because I haven't seen it bloom yet?And ask yourself:What might God be growing beneath the surface of this waiting season?💕 Looking for women to grow in Jesus with? Join 2,000+ women inside the Gather the Gals Bible study community: ⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegals⁠Follow Gather the Gals Podcast for weekly Bible study, encouragement, motherhood, and honest conversations about following Jesus through the waiting, wilderness, and everything in between.

Pink Stork Founder Amy Upchurch Talks about Faith, Fertility, Motherhood & Building a Purpose Driven Brand 08.09.2026 41m

Join the Bible Study Community with the link here!⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegals⁠In this episode of Gather the Gals, host Lyncon Martinez talks with Amy Upchurch, founder and CEO of Pink Stork, about the personal pain, faith, and perseverance that led her to build a women’s wellness brand. Amy shares how her severe pregnancy complications, a growing conviction about women’s health, and a calling to serve others turned her story into purpose. We also discuss the tension many moms feel between calling, family, work, and obedience, and why faith, education, and community matter so much in both motherhood and business.Key topicsAmy shares how growing up athletic and being told as a teen that she likely could not have children shaped her early perspective on motherhood.She describes her first pregnancy, when she was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarumAmy explains how that season challenged and deepened her faith, moving belief into action when the experts said one thing and she sensed God saying another.Lyncon and Amy connect over motherhood, postpartum isolation, and the pressure moms feel to do everything alone while still being “strong.”The conversation turns to women’s health education, including the importance of understanding ingredients, methylated folate, and the MTHFR gene mutation in prenatals.Amy emphasizes that faith and wellness should not be separated, and that caring for the body is part of honoring the life God gave us.Lyncon shares how her own ministry idea kept surfacing for years before she finally said yes, showing how calling often arrives as a repeated nudge rather than a dramatic moment.Both women encourage listeners not to let fear, comparison, or a lack of experience keep them from stepping into what God is calling them to do.

3 Things My 7 Year Old Wants You To Know About Back to School, Identity, and Who God Created You To Be 01.09.2026 15m

In this episode I have a conversation with my son Ledger, as he heads back to school. We reflect on being yourself, resisting comparison, handling bullying, and remembering that Jesus is always with you. The conversation also touches on a child-friendly faith message, a book my son Ledger created, and a short prayer to close.Here is Ledgers book for all of those that want to order it!! :)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWK3P64P?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackWe would love for you to join us for bible study every Monday night!! Join with the link below! :)https://withme.so/gatherthegals

The Honest Truth About Culture's Pressure on Parents and Kids to Conform and Perform: And What Does God Say About This? 25.08.2026 6m

Join us for bible study below!!https://withme.so/gatherthegalsReady to run your own business but nervous to do it alone? Grab my course that will walk you through this now!!https://withme.so/gatherthegals?open_collection=true&id=3099This episode features a heartfelt reflection on faith, priorities, and trusting God's higher plan amid life's chaos. Join Lyncon as she shares personal insights inspired by a sermon from Francis Chan, emphasizing the importance of focusing on Jesus above worldly pursuits and societal expectations. We have all played the comparison game but when is it time to wake up and run our own race set before us for Jesus?!

Running Your Own Race For Jesus: What Are We Really Chasing? 18.08.2026 6m

Join Us for Bible Study Here!! :)https://withme.so/gatherthegalsIn this episode, Lyncon shares personal reflections inspired by a sermon from Francis Chan, exploring how faith, patience, and trust in God's higher plan can bring peace amidst life's challenges.We often shake our fists at God when things don't go our way, but He sees the full picture.Trust in a good God who has our best interests at heart.Our prayers should be rooted in awe and trust, not just requests.God's timing is different from ours, and His plans are higher.We are created with purpose, and trusting in God's plan brings peace!!faith, patience, trust in God, spiritual growth, Francis Chan, biblical reflections, encouragement, God's plan, prayer, divine perspective

The Secret That Will Propel You Into God’s Purpose, and Transform Your Life 11.08.2026 15m

Join Us for Bible Study Here!! :)⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegals⁠Are you feeling overwhelmed by your dreams, calling, or life’s responsibilities? This episode offers encouragement for women striving to align their goals with God’s purpose, highlighting the importance of faith, community, and Kingdom minded living.The importance of trusting God when stepping into new venturesOvercoming fear and resistance with faith and Holy Spirit’s powerBuilding a supportive community of women for encouragement and accountabilityShifting from a worldly to a Kingdom mindset in business and lifeHow to pursue your God given purpose without chasing material successThe significance of leaving a legacy rooted in faith and spiritual impactPractical ways to integrate Bible study into daily life for growthOpportunities for women to join faith based groups and coaching programs

Kingdom OVER Culture! To The Mom Who Has a Dream! 04.08.2026 7m

Grab the course now!! https://withme.so/gatherthegals?open_collection=true&id=3099Join us for bible study every Monday night with the link below!!https://withme.so/gatherthegalsIf you're a mom feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and tired of performing for social media, this episode is for you! Discover how God is calling you to use your unique gifts to build His kingdom, beyond the chaos, anxiety, and worldly expectations, and find the strength to pursue your God given dream! In this raw, powerful episode, I share my own journey of fighting back tears as I navigated the profound struggle of balancing motherhood, faith, and this ministry. Whether you're battling mom guilt, financial stress, or the voice telling you you can't do both, you're not alone. You'll learn how to overcome the enemy's tactics that keep you stuck and discover practical faith based strategies to walk boldly into your calling. Join me inside the course as we break down:How to identify and embrace the divine gifts God has given you.The truth about the culture's lies that tell you to sacrifice your dreams for 'more' when God's kingdom is the real prize.Why the enemy wants you to stay silent and still, and how to rise up anyway.The importance of rallying a community that prays, encourages, and pushes you toward purpose.How to take your God given desires from a whisper to reality without sacrificing your family or your faith.

This Simple Bible Verse That Can Give Overwhelmed Moms True Rest and How You Can Memorize it Today 21.07.2026 7m

Join us for bible study, community and Jesus inside the Gather the Gals community here!! ⁠⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegals⁠⁠⁠Find Gather the Gals on Tiktok, Instagram and YouTube!Join us for the Hide It In Your Heart Series! How to Memorize Scripture for you and your kids?! Discover how scripture can provide comfort and peace during busy, overwhelming seasons. In this episode, Lyncon guides moms through memorizing Matthew 11:28 and shares practical reflections on resting in Jesus amid life's chaos.

How This Key Verse Helped Me Overcome Mom Guilt and Anxiety 14.07.2026 21m

Join us for bible study, community and Jesus inside the Gather the Gals community here!! ⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegals⁠⁠Find Gather the Gals on Tiktok, Instagram and YouTube!Join us for the Hide It In Your Heart Series! How to Memorize Scripture for you and your kids?! In this episode, Lyncon shares a heartfelt reflection on the importance of resting from the hustle, focusing on community, and embedding Scripture into everyday life. She emphasizes trusting God's presence over our efforts and encourages moms to lean on Him during busy summer days.The importance of taking rest and stepping back from constant productivityHow community and Bible memory strengthen faithThe significance of God's presence in overcoming fear and discouragementMemorizing Isaiah 41:10 and understanding its comforting messagePractical tips for moms on handling motherhood's chaos with God's supportThe role of the Holy Spirit in discernment and managing fearUpcoming Bible study plans for the fall, including studying Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, or ColossiansEncouragement to depend on God rather than self-sufficiencyHow to support and be part of the Gather the Gals community through a small monthly contribution

How to Trust God in Every Decision: Lets Memorize Proverbs 3:5-6 07.07.2026 5m

Join us for bible study, community and Jesus inside the Gather the Gals community here!! ⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegals⁠Find Gather the Gals on Tiktok, Instagram and YouTube!Gather the Gals Podcast, How to Memorize Scripture for you and your kids?!Have you ever wanted to learn bible verses for yourself or your family?? Join us as we talk about Proverbs 3:5-6!!

How to Memorize Scripture As a Busy Mom: That Will Fight Fear and Anxiety! 30.06.2026 12m

Join us for bible study, community and Jesus inside the Gather the Gals community here!! https://withme.so/gatherthegalsFind Gather the Gals on Tiktok, Instagram and YouTube!Gather the Gals Podcast, How to Memorize Scripture for you and your kids?!Join us as we share about the new series, "Hide It in Your Heart," focusing on teaching children and families to memorize Bible verses to navigate life, fear, decision making, and anxiety with God's peace. We share personal stories, practical tips, and specific scriptures that help instill confidence and faith in everyday moments.Engaging children in scripture through movement and repetitionHow trusting in God’s promises can calm fears during stressful situationsEmphasizing the importance of gratitude and prayer in experiencing God's peace

Summer Bible Series Kick Off & Fall Gather the Gals Return Sneak Peek! 16.06.2026 1m

Join us for bible study, community and Jesus inside the Gather the Gals community here!! ⁠⁠⁠https://withme.so/gatherthegals⁠⁠⁠Find Gather the Gals on Tiktok, Instagram and YouTube!Join Lyncon as she shares exciting plans for this summer!! She is kicking off Hide It In Your Heart, a short, mini series helping moms and kids learn and memorize bible verses! The upcoming season of Gather the Gals starts JUNE 30th! This is a community built on growing in God's Word, community and growing with Jesus! Perfect for moms looking to deepen their faith and community involvement. Maybe you have felt alone in life or just need a friend. Maybe you are anxious, overwhelmed and searching for a peace that only Jesus can give. Whatever your reason for stumbling across this show, we are SO glad you are here! :)

How Do You Trust Gods Timing and Find Peace in Your Current Season, When Your Mind is Telling You To Do More? 12.05.2026 13m

Have you been looking for a bible study group? Or maybe you just wish you had a community to do those bible studies with! You want to learn more about Jesus in a safe place, surrounded by other godly women who love Jesus! Well I have that very place for you sister! Come join us inside Gather the Gals community, we meet every week to do Bible Study and would love to have you join us too! :) Join using the link below! https://withme.so/gatherthegalsHave you ever felt like you had to do more to matter? To measure up? To make a difference? Lets chat on the challenges of motherhood, spiritual growth, and embracing God's timing. Lets lean in and focus on faithfulness in your current season, trust God's plan, and learn how to find peace in doing what is right now.Key Takeaways:The struggle to do more for God and feeling inadequateThe importance of being present in your current seasonTrusting God's timing and purpose for each seasonThe significance of small, faithful acts over big, impulsive onesThe courage to say no to good opportunities that aren't God's best

Some Key Tips On Marriage and Dating: Why You Should Date To Marry! 21.04.2026 11m

Join us for weekly bible study here: https://withme.so/gatherthegalsIn this episode, we chat on advice on dating with purpose, marriage, and maintaining faith driven relationships. From old school dating manners to biblical principles, lets talk on how to build a marriage rooted in faith, respect and all for Jesus!Key Topics:The importance of dating to marry, not just to play or date for fun.The biblical view of marriage and the significance of Christ as the foundation.Practical advice on dating manners, including paying for dinner and treating women with respect.How to identify a God-fearing man or woman with qualities aligned with biblical values.The role of prayer and faith in choosing a spouse.The significance of dating with the intention of marriage and avoiding prolonged engagements.The importance of setting boundaries and seeking a partner who prioritizes Jesus above all else.The dangers of chasing after worldly pursuits like fame or money in relationships.The value of marrying your best friend and enduring hardships together.The biblical concept of becoming one flesh and its blessings in marriage.