CHRISTIAN MOTHERHOOD: The REAL Conversation | Honest conversations about faith, family, & marriage, Christian Women Podcast, Christian Wife, Biblical Parenting

You said “I do,” but no one told you this part would be so confusing.

What if the struggle isn’t because you’re doing something wrong—but because no one ever gave you the full picture?

This is the episode that brings the quiet questions into the light.

🎧 Episode Summary:
Welcome to February on Christian Motherhood: The Real Conversation—and friends, we’re diving straight into the stuff most people avoid. If you’ve ever felt like intimacy in marriage is harder than it should be, you are NOT alone.

In this honest and grace-filled episode, Elyse and Michelle open up about the emotional, spiritual, and physical layers of intimacy that Christian women wrestle with—from purity culture baggage to mental overload, from body confusion to unrealistic expectations.

We’re not handing out step-by-step bedroom checklists—this is about reclaiming connection, curiosity, and compassion in the marriages God has called us to. And yes, we’ll talk about sex—but also so much more than that.

Whether you're feeling exhausted, disconnected, or just unsure where to even begin—this episode is for you.

💡 In This Episode:

The surprising reason intimacy often feels harder than we expected

Why most Christian women weren’t prepared for sex (even if they waited)

Understanding the difference between sex and true intimacy

How purity culture shaped what we didn’t learn about our bodies

Scientific truths about female pleasure and why they matter

Real talk on mental load, touch exhaustion, and timing

Why scheduling intimacy is actually sacred, not sterile

Hope for every wife—whether you’re thriving or barely hanging on

We Want to Hear From You 💛
This podcast exists for real mums walking real life with God.
If this episode stirred something in your spirit — or you’re walking through something heavy right now — we’d truly love to hear from you.

👉 Share anonymously here: https://bit.ly/cmtellus

(You can answer one question or all of them. No names, no pressure — just real conversation.)

Join the Conversation
Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes as we keep talking about faith, motherhood, marriage, rest, and real transformation.
If this episode blessed you, leaving a review helps other mums find this space.

Elyse – @wholesomemumma
Michelle – @itsmemichellecastro
Email – [email protected]

Sis, are you bone-tired from trying to do it all — the perfect wife, present mama, and faithful Christian? If you’re exhausted, stretched thin, and still feeling like you’re not enough, this episode is a breath of fresh, holy air. Elyse and Michelle invite Christian mums to stop striving, release control, and trade exhaustion for intimacy with God.

In this heart-to-heart conversation, they unpack the hidden pressure Christian women carry to do more, be better, and hold everything together — and why that kind of striving leaves no room for God to move. With honesty, wisdom, and gentle humour, they show how surrender creates space for peace, trust, and real transformation in motherhood, marriage, and faith.

This is your permission slip to rest — not because you’ve earned it, but because Jesus already has.

What We Talk About

Why Christian moms are exhausted from trying harder

The subtle but dangerous difference between striving and surrender

How control is often fear dressed up as responsibility

The guilt and pressure Christian women feel to “do more”

Why striving leaves no room for God — and surrender invites Him in

What trusting God looks like in everyday motherhood

Moving from performance to peace, one small surrender at a time

3 Key Takeaways

Striving drains you — surrender anchors you.

Control often reveals fear, but trust opens the door to peace.

God isn’t asking you to perform; He’s inviting you to rest in Him.

A Word for the Weary Mama
If you’ve found yourself thinking, “I just can’t anymore,” this episode is for you. God is not disappointed in you. He’s not waiting for you to try harder. He’s inviting you to lay it down and let Him carry what you were never meant to hold alone.

We Want to Hear From You 💛
This podcast exists for real mums walking real life with God.
If this episode stirred something in your spirit — or you’re walking through something heavy right now — we’d truly love to hear from you.

👉 Share anonymously here: https://bit.ly/cmtellus

(You can answer one question or all of them. No names, no pressure — just real conversation.)

Join the Conversation
Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes as we keep talking about faith, motherhood, marriage, rest, and real transformation.
If this episode blessed you, leaving a review helps other mums find this space.

Elyse – @wholesomemumma
Michelle – @itsmemichellecastro
Email – [email protected]

If nothing changed in the next 365 days, would you be okay with that? In this honest and reflective conversation, Elyse and Michelle invite Christian mums to slow down, examine their priorities, and consider what God might be asking them to release so He can bring real rest and transformation — not hustle, guilt, or pressure.

What We Talk About

The question that stops you in your tracks: If nothing changed, would you be okay?

Why reflection isn’t about shame, but honesty

The difference between “glamour rest” and the real rest Jesus offers

Removing excess so God can transform (REST redefined)

Why good things can still crowd out God things

Boundaries with phones, calendars, commitments, and expectations

Letting go of control and fear to make room for peace

How small, faithful changes over 365 days can reshape your life

3 Key Takeaways

Real rest isn’t found in escape — it’s found in Jesus.

Transformation requires letting go, not adding more.

Small, faithful changes over time matter more than big emotional resets.

A Gentle Invitation
This question isn’t meant to pressure you — it’s meant to clarify you. As you look ahead, ask God what needs to stay, what needs to go, and where He’s inviting you into deeper rest and trust.

We Want to Hear From You 💛
This podcast is shaped by real mums walking real life with God.
If there’s an area you’re longing to see change, a topic you want us to cover, or a question you want to ask — we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Share anonymously here: https://bit.ly/cmtellus

Join the Conversation
Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes as we keep unpacking faith, rest, priorities, and real transformation in motherhood.
Connect with us and tell us what God is stirring in you this year.

Elyse – @wholesomemumma
Michelle – @itsmemichellecastro
Email – [email protected]

Still feeling overwhelmed even though it’s a new year? You’re not doing it wrong. In this honest follow-up conversation, Elyse and Michelle unpack why January pressure doesn’t work for mums — and share practical, faith-filled ways to create rhythms, priorities, and peace at home and in marriage without burning out.

What We Talk About

Why “new year motivation” fades so quickly for mums

The problem with unrealistic expectations and all-or-nothing goals

Why rhythms work better than resolutions

Simple home rhythms that reduce daily mental load

Habit stacking and small changes that actually stick

Creating margin and priorities that protect peace

Staying connected in marriage when life feels full

Why consistency matters more than perfection

3 Key Takeaways

You’re overwhelmed because the pressure is unrealistic — not because you’re failing.

Small, repeatable rhythms create more peace than big, emotional goals.

Change that lasts is built slowly, with grace, not guilt.

A Word of Encouragement
January doesn’t need more hustle — it needs honesty. You don’t have to fix everything at once. Pick one area, one rhythm, one small step, and let consistency do what motivation never could.

We Want to Hear From You 💛
This podcast is shaped by real mums walking real life.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, have a question, or want us to cover a specific topic, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Tell us here: https://bit.ly/cmtellus

Join the Conversation
Subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s episode as we keep talking about faith, motherhood, marriage, and creating margin in real life.
Connect with us and let us know what area feels most overwhelming for you right now.

Elyse – @wholesomemumma
Michelle – @itsmemichellecastro
Email – [email protected]

You don’t need a word, a vision board, or your life together to start the new year well. In this grace-filled conversation, Elyse and Michelle remind Christian mums that January isn’t a spiritual deadline — and invite you to release pressure, resist hustle, and make room for God in a way that fits your real life.

What We Talk About

Why January 1st isn’t a magical reset button

The pressure of words of the year, planners, goals, and vision boards

Letting go of “new year, new you” expectations for mums

Quality vs quantity when it comes to Bible reading and devotionals

How busyness quietly crowds out prayer

Creating margin, boundaries, and space to hear God

Holding dreams lightly and trusting God’s timing in 2026

3 Key Takeaways

You don’t need a word for the year to walk faithfully with God.

Busyness is not spiritual maturity — margin is where prayer grows.

God’s mercies are new every morning, not just on January 1st.

A Gentle Word for the New Year
Fresh starts are a gift — but pressure and guilt are not from God. Whether you’re still unwrapping presents or just trying to catch your breath, this episode is permission to begin slowly, intentionally, and with grace.

We Want to Hear From You 💛
This podcast exists because of you. If there’s a topic you’d love us to cover, a question you want answered, or a story you want to share, we’d love to hear it.

👉 Tell us here: https://bit.ly/cmtellus

Join the Conversation
Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next this year — honest conversations, unapologetic faith, and real motherhood.
Tell us: are you choosing a word this year… or choosing rest?

Elyse – @wholesomemumma
Michelle – @itsmemichellecastro
Email – [email protected]