Hearth Prayers

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Hearth Prayers is your sacred pause in motherhood's busyness. A bi-weekly gathering at the symbolic hearth between heaven and home. Join Karla as she offers heartfelt intercessory prayers, encouragement and challenges specifically for Christian mothers raising young children. Find respite from daily overwhelm as tender prayers lift your unique struggles and joys before our Heavenly Father. This isn't just another podcast. It’s where faith and motherhood meet, where your soul can be refreshed while dishes wait and little ones nap. New episodes every other Sunday to fill your cup before you pour into your family.

  1. The Courageous Mother: Raising Children Who Will Not Bow | Ep. 023

    22 MAR

    The Courageous Mother: Raising Children Who Will Not Bow | Ep. 023

    In this episode, Karla explores a question that is on every Christian mother's heart right now: what do we do with the fear we feel about our children's future? Drawing from the lives of Daniel, the three Hebrew boys, and the unnamed little maid of 2 Kings 5, and Moses, Karla shows us a pattern: children who stood firm in hostile territory had been shaped before the fire came. Their courage had roots. And those roots were planted at home, in the ordinary moments, by faithful mothers. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Anchored Mother Workbook: 40% off with code HELLO40 through Monday, March 23rdDwell Audio Bible App SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: Joshua 1:9Proverbs 22:6Daniel 1:8Daniel 3:17-182 Kings 5:3 CONNECT WITH HEAVENWARD HOME: Website: www.heavenwardhome.com Instagram: @heavenwardhome Facebook: www.facebook.com/heavenwardhome Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/heavenwardhome Threads: www.threads.com/@heavenwardhome New episodes of Hearth Prayers are published every other Sunday, providing a sacred pause at the beginning of the week to fill your cup before you pour into your family. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    11 min
  2. The Quiet Trust: What Scripture's Bravest Mothers Teach Us | Ep. 022

    8 MAR

    The Quiet Trust: What Scripture's Bravest Mothers Teach Us | Ep. 022

    Welcome to Hearth Prayers, a sacred pause for Christian mothers who want to begin their week anchored in faith. In this episode, we sit with five women of Scripture whose stories speak directly to the modern mother carrying more than she expected. From the widow who poured oil into empty vessels, to Hannah who wept through years of unanswered longing, to the Shunammite woman who declared "It is well" in the middle of grief, these women show us that God has never once abandoned a mother who trusted Him. If the evenings feel heavy or you simply need a reminder that God sees every quiet act of love, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: Five women of the Bible who trusted God when their provider was not presentHow the Widow with the Oil modeled courageous obedience in griefWhat "It is well" teaches us about faith before evidenceHow Hannah's persistent prayer is still a model for mothers todayThe Vessel Challenge, a week-long practice for releasing what you have been carrying alone SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: 2 Kings 4:1–7, 8–371 Samuel 1Ruth 11 Kings 17:8–16Isaiah 54:5, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 31:26 CONNECT WITH HEAVENWARD HOME: Website: www.heavenwardhome.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/heavenwardhomeFacebook: www.facebook.com/heavenwardhomePinterest: www.pinterest.com/heavenwardhomeThreads: www.threads.com/@heavenwardhome New episodes publish every other Sunday, providing a sacred pause to fill your cup before you pour into your family.

    14 min
  3. The Commitment Drawer: Finding Margin Again | Ep. 021

    22 FEB

    The Commitment Drawer: Finding Margin Again | Ep. 021

    Welcome to Hearth Prayers, the podcast where faith and motherhood meet at the hearth between heaven and home. In today's episode, we're sitting with one of the quietest but most crushing sources of a mother's exhaustion: the overflowing commitment drawer she's been afraid to open. Not too many bad things. Just too many good ones. We walk through the idea that every life has a God-designed capacity, and that overfilling it doesn't make us more faithful. It just makes us less present. This episode includes everyday analogies, a personal story from fall 2025, and a practical challenge to let God sort your drawer with you. IN THIS EPISODE: The Container Concept applied to a mother's commitmentsWhy overwhelm sometimes comes from a life that's overcrowded, not just overworkedRelatable examples: spice drawers, church roles, homeschool rhythmsA personal story from fall 2025A practical, prayerful challenge: the commitment drawer sort SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: Matthew 11:28Proverbs 4:23 CONNECT WITH HEAVENWARD HOME: Website: www.heavenwardhome.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/heavenwardhomeFacebook: www.facebook.com/heavenwardhomePinterest: www.pinterest.com/heavenwardhomeThreads: https://www.threads.com/@heavenwardhome New episodes of Hearth Prayers publish every two weeks, offering a sacred pause to fill your cup before you pour into your family.

    9 min
  4. The Longing Heart: Finding Your Motherhood Community | Ep. 020

    8 FEB

    The Longing Heart: Finding Your Motherhood Community | Ep. 020

    Welcome back to Hearth Prayers, where we kindle the flames of faith and motherhood together at the hearth between heaven and home. In this episode, “The Longing Heart: Finding Your Motherhood Community,” we address the profound loneliness that can settle into our hearts even when we’re surrounded by little ones who constantly need us. We explore how isolation affects modern mothers and discover God’s beautiful design for community. We look at biblical examples of mothers who found strength through connection, reminding us that God never intended motherhood to be a solitary calling. This episode offers hope for every mother who’s felt alone or too exhausted to reach out, with practical ways to find your people and discover the transformative power of inviting God to orchestrate divine friendships. In This Episode: Understanding maternal loneliness and its impactBiblical examples of mothers in communityReleasing pressure around what friendship “should” look likePraying for God to be your friendship matchmakerRecognizing divine appointments and unexpected connections Scripture Referenced: Psalm 68:6 - “God sets the solitary in families”Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 - “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.” Connect with Heavenward Home: Website: www.heavenwardhome.comInstagram: @heavenwardhomeFacebook: www.facebook.com/heavenwardhomePinterest: www.pinterest.com/heavenwardhomeThreads: https://threads.com/@heavenwardhome New episodes of Hearth Prayers are now published every other Sunday, offering you a sacred pause to fill your cup before you pour into your family. Join us next time for another episode of Hearth Prayers, where faith and motherhood meet at the hearth between heaven and home.

    11 min
  5. The Living Classroom: Shaping Young Souls Through Nature and Living Books | Ep. 019

    21/09/2025

    The Living Classroom: Shaping Young Souls Through Nature and Living Books | Ep. 019

    Welcome to another episode of Hearth Prayers, where faith and motherhood meet at the hearth between heaven and home. In this episode, we explore how God's original design for learning can transform those challenging afternoon hours when children become restless and mothers feel overwhelmed. Discover how stepping into God's first classroom (nature itself) combined with living books, can provide the perfect remedy for both restless children and weary mothers. We'll explore how the gentle pace of creation offers exactly what young hearts and minds need to thrive, learn, and commune with their Creator. This episode offers hope for mothers who feel pressure to constantly occupy or formally educate their children, showing instead how God's natural rhythms provide the most beautiful learning environment. Discover practical ways to incorporate outdoor time and living literature as tools for spiritual growth and character development. The same God who designed the perfect environment for Adam and Eve offers that same peaceful classroom to our families today. IN THIS EPISODE: Why God's natural classroom is the perfect remedy for restless childrenHow nature and living books work together to shape young heartsPractical ways to make outdoor learning a family priorityBiblical foundations for teaching children through God's creationChoose living books using Philippians 4:8 as your guideSimple steps to transform challenging afternoon hoursThe power of reading aloud together, whether outdoors or on the sofa SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: Deuteronomy 6:7Romans 1:20Philippians 4:8 CONNECT WITH HEAVENWARD HOME: Website: www.heavenwardhome.comInstagram: @heavenwardhomeFacebook: www.facebook.com/heavenwardhomePinterest: www.pinterest.com/heavenwardhomeThreads: https://threads.com/@heavenwardhome New episodes of Hearth Prayers are published every Sunday, providing a sacred pause at the beginning of each week to fill your cup before you pour into your family. Each episode offers biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and gentle prayers designed specifically for Christ-centered mothers seeking God's heart for their homes. Join us next Sunday for another episode of Hearth Prayers, where faith and motherhood meet at the hearth between heaven and home.

    12 min
  6. The Courageous Learner: Growing Beyond Your Comfort Zone | Ep. 018

    14/09/2025

    The Courageous Learner: Growing Beyond Your Comfort Zone | Ep. 018

    Welcome to another episode of Hearth Prayers, where we explore the sacred intersection of faith and motherhood in the everyday moments of home. In this episode, we examine one of the most transformative yet often overlooked aspects of homemaking: our willingness to learn new skills that serve our families better. This episode speaks directly to those recurring challenges in our homes that we sometimes try to work around rather than work through. Whether it's meal preparation that feels overwhelming, organization systems that never stick, or domestic skills that seem beyond our abilities, Karla gently challenges us to consider that some of our persistent struggles might actually be invitations to grow. Drawing from her own journey of learning everything from advanced cooking techniques to photography and web design, Karla shares how embracing the learner's mindset has not only improved her homemaking but has also modeled courage and curiosity for her children. The episode explores how God has designed our brains with remarkable plasticity, enabling us to develop new skills throughout our lives. IN THIS EPISODE: Why some homemaking challenges persist and how learning new skills might be the solutionThe courage required to step beyond our comfort zones in service to our familiesHow our willingness to learn models lifelong growth for our childrenA practical framework for identifying which skills God might be calling you to developThe beauty of neuroplasticity and our capacity for growth at any seasonA gentle challenge to prayerfully identify one area for skill development CONNECT WITH HEAVENWARD HOME: Website: ⁠www.heavenwardhome.com⁠Instagram: ⁠@heavenwardhome⁠Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/heavenwardhome⁠Pinterest: ⁠www.pinterest.com/heavenwardhome⁠Threads: ⁠https://threads.com/@heavenwardhome⁠ New episodes of Hearth Prayers are published every Sunday, offering a sacred pause at the beginning of each week to fill your cup before you pour into your family. Join us next Sunday for another episode of Hearth Prayers, where faith and motherhood meet at the hearth between heaven and home.

    12 min
  7. The Surrendered Heart: Finding Peace Through Prayerful Release | Ep. 017

    31/08/2025

    The Surrendered Heart: Finding Peace Through Prayerful Release | Ep. 017

    If you're a mother who has ever lost sleep worrying about your children's futures, wondering if they'll choose God's path when they're older, or questioning whether you're equipped for this sacred calling, this episode is for you. We discuss how worry can become Satan's favorite weapon against mothers. It keeps us anxious instead of prayerful, fearful instead of faithful. The solution isn't found in having all the answers but in surrendering all our questions to the One who holds every answer. This episode explores how prayerful surrender should become the bookends of every day and the highlight of every chapter in our motherhood journey. Drawing from Ellen White's wisdom, we learn that consecrating our concerns to God brings constant renewal rather than constant worry. The episode provides practical steps for transforming worry into worship through intentional surrender. IN THIS EPISODE: Understanding worry as spiritual warfare against mothersLearning the difference between giving up and giving overDiscovering how prayerful surrender brings supernatural peaceCreating space for God to work miracles in our children's livesPractical steps for daily worry-to-worship transformationThe power of tears as a language God understands SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: Philippians 4:6-7Jeremiah 29:11 CONNECT WITH HEAVENWARD HOME: Website: ⁠www.heavenwardhome.com⁠Instagram: ⁠@heavenwardhome⁠Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/heavenwardhome⁠Pinterest: ⁠www.pinterest.com/heavenwardhome⁠Threads: ⁠https://threads.com/@heavenwardhome⁠ New episodes of Hearth Prayers are published every Sunday, creating a sacred pause at the beginning of each week. Join us next Sunday for another episode of Hearth Prayers, where faith and motherhood meet at the hearth between heaven and home.

    10 min
  8. The Patient Potter: When God Uses Motherhood to Shape Our Hearts | Ep. 016

    24/08/2025

    The Patient Potter: When God Uses Motherhood to Shape Our Hearts | Ep. 016

    Welcome to another episode of Hearth Prayers, where we pause to fill our cups at the hearth between heaven and home. In this episode, we explore how our impatience with our children reveals God's incredible patience with us. When our children need the same correction again and again, we're experiencing a small glimpse of what God feels when we resist His loving guidance. We examine Naaman's story, where Elisha instructed him to humble himself seven times in muddy water before he was healed. IN THIS EPISODE: Why repeated patience tests aren't punishments but refinementsHow Naaman's seven dips reveal God's process for breaking through prideWhat the Israelites' 40-year wilderness journey teaches us about divine patienceA prayer for when your patience reaches its limitThe sacred pause technique for patience-testing momentsUnderstanding God's heart through motherhood's challenges SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: 2 Peter 3:9 CONNECT WITH HEAVENWARD HOME: Website: www.heavenwardhome.comInstagram: @heavenwardhomeFacebook: www.facebook.com/heavenwardhomePinterest: www.pinterest.com/heavenwardhomeThreads: https://threads.com/@heavenwardhome New episodes of Hearth Prayers are published every Sunday, providing a weekly moment of spiritual refreshment for mothers seeking God's heart in the beautiful chaos of family life. Join us next Sunday for another episode of Hearth Prayers, where faith and motherhood meet at the hearth between heaven and home.

    11 min
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Hearth Prayers is your sacred pause in motherhood's busyness. A bi-weekly gathering at the symbolic hearth between heaven and home. Join Karla as she offers heartfelt intercessory prayers, encouragement and challenges specifically for Christian mothers raising young children. Find respite from daily overwhelm as tender prayers lift your unique struggles and joys before our Heavenly Father. This isn't just another podcast. It’s where faith and motherhood meet, where your soul can be refreshed while dishes wait and little ones nap. New episodes every other Sunday to fill your cup before you pour into your family.

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  • Creador
    Heavenward Home
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    23
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