Truth Over Trends Podcast | Biblical Womanhood, Faith, & Real Life

Ingrid Elizabeth Fincher
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Welcome to the Truth Over Trends Podcast—a space where we take a biblical look at everyday life in a culture that constantly pulls us in the opposite direction. Hosted by Ingrid—mom of ten, U.S. Navy veteran, nurse practitioner turned homeschool mom, and creator of Healthy Holy Momlife—this podcast is for women who are ready to stop chasing what’s popular and start living what’s true. Each episode brings honest, practical, Scripture-rooted conversations around: • Biblical womanhood and motherhood • Faith-based health and stewardship • Breaking free from diet culture and perfectionism • Living set apart in a world that normalizes compromise • Real-life rhythms that honor God in every season This isn’t about doing more. It’s about renewing your mind, walking in obedience, and building a life grounded in truth. Romans 12:2 — “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” New episodes weekly. Explore more resources at: 👉 https://www.healthyholymomlife.com

  1. 6d ago

    Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? | S2:Ep36

    Every October, Christians seem to have the same debate: Should Christians participate in Halloween at all?   Is trick-or-treating harmless fun? What about costumes, pumpkins, harvest festivals, scary decorations, or the darker parts of Halloween? And at what point does a personal conviction become something we start requiring of every other Christian?   In this short episode of Truth Over Trends, Ingrid shares how her own family’s approach to Halloween has gradually changed over the years—and why she believes this conversation is about much more than simply deciding whether Halloween is “good” or “bad.”   We’re talking about what Scripture actually condemns, what may fall under Christian liberty, how Halloween can become an opportunity to teach our children biblical discernment, and why Romans 14 should make us very careful about judging another believer’s conscience in disputable matters.   You don’t have to blindly participate in everything the culture celebrates. But you also don’t have to turn your family’s personal convictions into commands Scripture never gave.   The better question may not be “Can Christians celebrate Halloween?”   It may be:   “How can our family honor Christ in the way we approach it?”   🎙️ Listen now, then come tell me: Has your family’s approach to Halloween changed over the years?   Find more from Truth Over Trends at www.healthyholymomlife.com    Don’t follow the trends. Follow the Truth.

  2. Sep 21

    You Don’t Have to Homeschool to Disciple Your Kids | S2:Ep35

    You love your kids. You want them grounded in God’s Word. You want to be intentional about what is shaping their hearts and minds. But you don’t homeschool. Maybe you can’t. Maybe you don’t feel called to. Maybe you’ve prayerfully chosen public, private, or Christian school for your family. Does that mean you’ve somehow handed over your role in discipling your children? Absolutely not. In this episode of Truth Over Trends, I’m sitting down with Carrie De Francisco of Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Help to talk about an important distinction: Education and discipleship are not the same thing. Carrie is a retired home educator, teacher, author, speaker, podcast host, and homeschool coach with a BS in Education and an MA in Math Education. She’s also a wife, mom of two adult children, mother-in-law, and soon-to-be Mimi. We’re talking about how Christian parents can remain intentional about discipling their children regardless of where they go to school—how to stay engaged with what they’re learning, navigate cultural influences without parenting from fear, weave faith into ordinary family life, and remember what we can and cannot control as our children grow. Because homeschooling can be a wonderful educational choice. But homeschooling isn’t the Gospel. And it isn’t a prerequisite for faithful Christian parenting. Whether your children learn around your kitchen table or spend their weekdays in a classroom, their greatest need is the same: They need Christ. And you still have countless opportunities to faithfully point them toward Him. CONNECT WITH CARRIE Website: https://coffeewithcarrie.org Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939064 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeewithcarrieconsultant/ HEALTHY HOLY MOMLIFE https://www.healthyholymomlife.com Don’t follow the trends. Follow the Truth.

  3. Sep 7

    When You’re Taking the Kids to Church Alone | S2:Ep34

    You’re getting the kids dressed.   You’re getting everyone out the door.   You’re sitting in the church pew.   You’re opening the Bible at home.   You’re praying for your children.   You’re trying to faithfully point your family toward Christ…   But your husband isn’t walking alongside you spiritually.   What do you do when you’re the one carrying much of the spiritual responsibility for your children—and you desperately wish you weren’t doing it alone?   In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, I’m sitting down with my friend Sara, a woman from my own church who has actually walked this road.   Sara came to know Christ later in life, after her marriage and family were already established. As her faith changed, she found herself learning how to follow Christ, take her children to church, and point them toward the Lord without necessarily having her husband walking beside her spiritually.   Today, Sara has been married for nearly 43 years. Her children are grown, she’s now a grandmother, and she has something incredibly valuable to offer the mom who’s still in the middle of it:   Perspective from the other side.   We’re talking honestly about:   Coming to Christ later in marriage Taking your children to church without your husband Carrying the weight of spiritual discipleship largely on your own Loving and respecting your husband through disappointment and loneliness What Sara sees differently now that her children are adults What she wishes she could tell her younger self Trusting God with your husband and your children’s hearts God’s faithfulness through decades of marriage and motherhood   This isn’t an episode about criticizing husbands who aren’t attending church.   It’s an episode about encouraging the woman who is faithfully showing up anyway.   You cannot save your children.   You cannot change your husband.   But you can faithfully follow Christ, love your family, disciple your children, pray, and trust God with what you cannot control.   And if you’re the woman getting everyone ready for church by yourself again this Sunday, I especially hope you’ll listen.   For more biblical encouragement and to join our free Christ Over Culture Moms community, visit:   www.healthyholymomlife.com   And remember, my DMs and email are always open if you need prayer or encouragement.   Don’t follow the trends. Follow the Truth.

  4. Aug 23

    When “Just Pray About It” Isn’t Enough: Christian Moms & Mental Health | S2:Ep33

    Prayer matters.   God’s Word matters.   Faith matters.   But sometimes the woman who’s struggling also needs someone to recognize that something isn’t okay—and help her get appropriate care.   In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, we’re having an important conversation about Christianity and mental health—and the tension between two extremes.   On one side, our culture can be quick to diagnose and medicate every difficult emotion.   On the other, Christians can sometimes respond to genuine mental-health struggles with little more than, “Just pray about it.”   I don’t believe either extreme gives us the whole picture.   We’re talking about what it looks like to approach mental health with biblical wisdom, prayer, discernment, compassion, and appropriate medical care when it’s needed.   We’ll talk about:   Why prayer and seeking help aren’t opposites The difference between difficult emotions and genuine mental-health disorders When medication can have an appropriate role—and why wisdom still matters Why postpartum mental health deserves particular attention Why serious postpartum psychiatric symptoms should never be dismissed as simply exhaustion or the “baby blues” How the Church can better support women who are struggling Why “I’ll pray for you” should sometimes be the beginning of helping—not the end   This episode isn’t about replacing prayer with medicine.   And it isn’t about replacing biblical truth with a diagnosis.   It’s about refusing to make women choose between faith and appropriate care.   Maybe you’re the woman who needs permission to finally say:   “I’m not okay. I need help.”   Or maybe there’s a woman in your life who needs you to look beyond “I’m fine” and ask one more question.   Either way, I hope you’ll listen—and then share this episode with another Christian woman.   For more biblical encouragement around faith, health, motherhood, and culture, visit:   Healthy Holy Momlife⁠   Don’t follow the trends. Follow the Truth.   #TruthOverTrends #ChristianMentalHealth #ChristianMoms #PostpartumMentalHealth #BiblicalWomanhood #ChristianPodcast #HealthyHolyMomlife

  5. Aug 9

    Husband Hot Seat: Marriage, Leadership & Family | S2 Ep32

    I put my husband in the hot seat… and you all picked the questions. 😅🔥   I asked the women in our Christ Over Culture Moms community what they REALLY wanted to ask a Christian husband—and they did not hold back.   Does it bother him to come home to a messy house? Should a husband recognize when his wife is drowning without her having to ask for help? What does biblical headship actually look like—and when does leadership cross the line into control? How can a wife lighten her husband’s load? And what happens to a man’s role as provider and leader when life gets hard?   Matt had no idea where this conversation was going, and I think you’re going to want to hear his answers. 👀   This one is honest, practical, a little uncomfortable at times, and definitely one you’ll want to send to your husband.   🎙️ Husband Hot Seat is officially open.   And after you listen, I want to know: What question should I put him on the spot with next time? 😏🔥

  6. Jul 26

    The Biggest Lie the Diet Industry Sells Women | S2:Ep31

    The world tells women:   “If you can just change your body, you’ll finally change your life.”   Lose the weight.   Fit into the jeans.   Find the perfect diet.   Start over on Monday.   But what if that’s the biggest lie the diet industry has been selling us all along?   In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, we’re reframing health through a biblical lens. Instead of chasing quick fixes, perfection, or another number on the scale, what if we pursued our health the same way God grows us spiritually—through faithful stewardship and daily obedience?   If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of dieting, guilt, and starting over, this episode is for you.   ✨ In this episode:   The biggest lie the diet industry sells women Why your worth is never found in your weight How health is more like sanctification than a 30-day challenge Why “starting over” may be keeping you stuck How to pursue health as an act of stewardship instead of self-worth   This isn’t another diet plan.   It’s an invitation to think differently about your body, your health, and the God who entrusted both to you.   🌿 Ready to take your next faithful step?   Join my Health God’s Way Challenge and use the promo code MOVEWITHGRACE to get it completely free as a listener of the podcast.   👉 Visit: www.HealthyHolyMomlife.com ⁠   You’ll also find free Bible resources, workouts, recipes, and encouragement to help you pursue health and holiness—God’s way.   🎧 Listen to more episodes of the Truth Over Trends Podcast: 👉 Truth Over Trends Podcast⁠   If this episode encouraged you, share it with another woman who’s tired of the diet roller coaster and ready to pursue health with a biblical perspective.   #TruthOverTrends #HealthyHolyMomlife #ChristianHealth #BiblicalStewardship #ChristianWomen #FaithOverFads #ChristianPodcast #HealthyHabits #Stewardship #FaithfulNotPerfect

  7. Jul 12

    Why So Many Christian Moms Feel Alone | S2:Ep30

    You can be married.   You can have wonderful children.   You can faithfully attend church.   You can be surrounded by people every single day…   …and still feel incredibly alone.   If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it just me?”—this episode is for you.   After an encouragement challenge inside my Christian moms community, one thing became abundantly clear: so many women are quietly carrying loneliness, discouragement, and the weight of motherhood without anyone knowing.   In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, we’re talking about why so many Christian moms feel alone, what Scripture says about biblical community, and why God never intended us to walk through motherhood in isolation.   ✨ In this episode:   Why loneliness isn’t the same as being alone The lie the enemy wants Christian moms to believe God’s design for biblical community through the local church The beauty of the Titus 2 model Practical ways to begin building meaningful Christian friendships   Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling mom, working mom, or somewhere in between, my prayer is that this episode reminds you of one simple truth:   You are not the only one.   🌿 Free Resources & Encouragement   Visit Healthy Holy Momlife for free Bible studies, my Table & Truth Family Bible Reading Plan, healthy recipes, workouts, podcast episodes, and encouragement for Christian moms.   👉  ⁠Healthy Holy Momlife   💜 Looking for community?   Join my free Facebook community, Christ Over Culture Moms, where Christian women encourage one another, pray together, and seek to put Christ above culture.  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EYktGjTtu/?mibextid=wwXIfr   And if this episode resonated with you, please know my DMs and email are always open. I’d love to pray for you, encourage you, and remind you that you don’t have to walk this journey alone.   🎧 Listen to more episodes: 👉  ⁠Truth Over Trends Podcast   If this episode encouraged you, share it with another Christian mom who may need the reminder that she is seen, loved, and never alone.   #TruthOverTrends #ChristianMom #BiblicalMotherhood #Titus2 #ChristianCommunity #FaithOverCulture #ChristianPodcast #MomLife #YouAreNotAlone #HealthyHolyMomlife

  8. Jul 5

    Can Christians Be Patriotic? | A Biblical Perspective | S2:Ep29

    As America celebrates its 250th birthday, many Christians are asking an important question:   Can Christians be patriotic?   Is it biblical to love your country?   Where is the line between gratitude and idolatry?   Can we celebrate Independence Day while remembering that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven?   In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, we’re taking a biblical look at patriotism, earthly citizenship, and why our hope must never rest in a nation—but in Christ alone.   This isn’t a political conversation.   It’s a biblical one.   ✨ In this episode:   Is it wrong for Christians to love their country? What does the Bible say about earthly citizenship? When does patriotism become idolatry? What does it look like to be a faithful Christian citizen? Why our ultimate hope has never been in America   As we celebrate our nation’s history, let’s remember that while America is a tremendous blessing, it is not our Savior.   Jesus is.   📚 Free Resource:   Table & Truth Family Bible Reading Plan   A simple Bible reading plan designed to help your family spend consistent time in God’s Word together.   👉 Download it free at: www.healthyholymomlife.com⁠   🎧 Listen to more episodes of the Truth Over Trends Podcast: Truth Over Trends Podcast⁠   If this episode encouraged you, share it with another Christian who wants to think biblically about culture, current events, and everyday life.   Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸   #TruthOverTrends #ChristianPodcast #Patriotism #FourthOfJuly #BiblicalTruth #FaithOverCulture #ChristianLiving #AmericanHistory #ChristianMom #BiblicalWorldview

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Welcome to the Truth Over Trends Podcast—a space where we take a biblical look at everyday life in a culture that constantly pulls us in the opposite direction. Hosted by Ingrid—mom of ten, U.S. Navy veteran, nurse practitioner turned homeschool mom, and creator of Healthy Holy Momlife—this podcast is for women who are ready to stop chasing what’s popular and start living what’s true. Each episode brings honest, practical, Scripture-rooted conversations around: • Biblical womanhood and motherhood • Faith-based health and stewardship • Breaking free from diet culture and perfectionism • Living set apart in a world that normalizes compromise • Real-life rhythms that honor God in every season This isn’t about doing more. It’s about renewing your mind, walking in obedience, and building a life grounded in truth. Romans 12:2 — “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” New episodes weekly. Explore more resources at: 👉 https://www.healthyholymomlife.com

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