Unveiling Heirs: Christian Parenting

Diana Bigham

Your greatest ministry starts in the home. Each week, join Diana Bigham, a family expert, as she shares practical insight and tools to raise a healthy Spirit-led family by discussing topics such as parenting, marriage, kingdom lifestyle, self-care, etc. If you want to become a family that sets the standard, revealing identity and equipping for kingdom living, this podcast is for you.

  1. JAN 11

    #59: For the Wife Who Prays Alone: Finding Peace Without Overfunctioning

    If you are a wife carrying the spiritual weight of your home because your husband is not leading spiritually, this episode is for you. Many wives in this position feel caught between two harmful extremes: Striving: overfunctioning spiritually, trying to hold everything together, longing to be seen or validated Shrinking: silencing themselves or pulling back in the hope that their husband will step up Neither posture brings peace. Neither is rooted in trust. In this episode, Diana speaks directly to wives who pray alone and feel the quiet exhaustion of carrying spiritual responsibility without partnership. You'll hear a compassionate but clarifying reframe that releases you from false responsibility, without asking you to disappear or perform. In this episode, we cover: Why striving and shrinking are both fear-based responses How overfunctioning spiritually can quietly erode peace and trust Why silencing yourself does not produce spiritual leadership in a marriage The difference between faithfulness and spiritual over-responsibility How to remain present, truthful, and anchored without controlling outcomes This conversation is not about fixing your husband or managing your marriage. It's about tending to your heart and returning to peace. Resource: Many wives are already paying a price in emotional exhaustion, spiritual pressure, and the weight of carrying too much for too long. If you sense the Lord inviting you into rest, clarity, and emotional steadiness, Diana created "Renew the Heart" to support that process. This guided renewal experience is designed to help you: Release spiritual overfunctioning Restore peace and clarity Return to trust without striving or shrinking You can learn more here: https://www.dianabigham.com/maritalrenewal No pressure. No striving. Just an invitation to let God tend to your heart.

    12 min
  2. 12/29/2025

    #57: Why Peace in Your Home Requires Capacity, Not Perfection

    Why Peace in Your Home Requires Capacity, Not Perfection Many Christian parents believe peace will come when they finally get it right — fewer mistakes, better routines, calmer reactions. In this episode, Diana Bigham explains why peace doesn't come from perfection, but from capacity: the ability to stay present, regulated, and grounded when things are hard. You'll learn how capacity — not control — creates safety in your home, why leadership matters more than flawless parenting, and how small internal shifts can radically change the atmosphere your children experience. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Why peace feels elusive for many parents 01:40 – The myth that peace comes from getting it right 03:20 – What capacity actually means in everyday parenting 05:15 – Perfection vs presence: why perfection increases pressure 07:10 – A real-life meltdown example: control vs leadership 09:05 – Why leadership creates safety (not compliance) 11:00 – How children learn peace through our capacity 12:45 – Why capacity is built over time, not in one moment 14:15 – Reflection question + Pioneer Parent invitation Key Takeaway Peace in your home doesn't come from eliminating conflict, it comes from having the capacity to stay present and lead well when conflict shows up. Reflective Question Where do I lose capacity the fastest in my parenting, and what might that be inviting me to grow? Want to build real capacity instead of chasing perfection? Join the free 3-day experience Pioneer Parent (January 14–16, 2026): https://www.dianabigham.com/pioneerparent

    7 min
5
out of 5
29 Ratings

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Your greatest ministry starts in the home. Each week, join Diana Bigham, a family expert, as she shares practical insight and tools to raise a healthy Spirit-led family by discussing topics such as parenting, marriage, kingdom lifestyle, self-care, etc. If you want to become a family that sets the standard, revealing identity and equipping for kingdom living, this podcast is for you.