Faith-Based Birthing

Lori Templeton
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Welcome to the Faith-Based Birthing podcast! I'm Lori, a wife, mom, and birth educator with a passion for helping women reclaim the beauty of birth as God intended. Each week, we dive into empowering topics on pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood from a faith-centered perspective. Whether you're exploring birth options, learning to advocate for yourself, or seeking encouragement for a peaceful, joyful birth, this podcast is here to support you on your journey. Join us for real stories, practical insights, and a community focused on faith and freedom in birth.

  1. 2d ago

    What If Everything You've Been Told About Birth Started with the Wrong Story?

    What if the biggest thing standing between you and the birth God designed isn't your body...but the story you've been told?  In this episode of the Faith-Based Birthing Podcast, we're kicking off a brand-new season by asking one simple but powerful question: What if everything you've been told about birth started with the wrong foundation? For generations, women have been taught to fear birth. We've been told our bodies are unreliable, that labor is something to survive, and that birth is primarily a medical event. But what if God designed something far more incredible than we've imagined? In this episode, we'll begin exploring what Scripture, physiology, and evidence-based birth education reveal about God's intentional design for pregnancy and birth. This isn't about rejecting modern medicine or promoting one specific birth setting. It's about understanding how your body was created to work so you can make informed, confident decisions for yourself and your baby. Whether you're expecting your first baby, preparing for another birth, supporting women as a birth worker, or simply passionate about understanding God's design, this episode will challenge you to look at birth through an entirely new lens. In this episode, we'll discuss: • Why so many women approach birth with fear instead of confidence. • How assumptions shape the way we think about labor. • Why understanding normal physiology changes everything. • How Scripture and science beautifully complement one another. • What you can expect throughout this new season of the Faith-Based Birthing Podcast. If this episode encourages you, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the conversations ahead. We're going to dive into contractions, hormones, fetal positioning, the birth microbiome, patient rights, biblical foundations for birth, and so much more. Want to go deeper? Visit FaithBasedBirthing.com to explore our evidence-based, faith-centered birth education, including the Restoring Birth book, companion workbooks and journals, our complete course library, birth planning resources, and membership designed to help you prepare for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood with confidence. If this episode blessed you, I'd love for you to leave a review and share it with another mom who could use a little more peace and confidence as she prepares for birth. Connect with us: 🌿 Website: FaithBasedBirthing.com 📖 Resources: Restoring Birth Book, Workbooks, Journals & Courses 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes every week as we continue restoring birth back to God's original design.

    5 min

  2. 01/12/2025

    Staying Active and Strong in Pregnancy

    Learn how to safely stay active during pregnancy with expert tips on movement, modifications, and pelvic floor health for a confident journey into motherhood. Restoring Birth Book. https://book.faithbasedbirthing.com/ Join our private group for more information regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and motherhood. http://www.facebook.com/groups/faithbasedbirthing/

    20 min

  3. 01/05/2025

    Placenta Encapsulation

    Is placenta encapsulation right for you? Discover the science and faith perspectives to make an informed decision for your postpartum journey. Restoring Birth Book. https://book.faithbasedbirthing.com/ Join our private group for more information regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and motherhood. http://www.facebook.com/groups/faithbasedbirthing/

    10 min

  4. 12/29/2024

    Choosing Where To Birth

    Choosing your birth setting is one of the most important decisions in your pregnancy journey. Whether you plan for home, hospital, or birth center, advocating for yourself and finding the right provider is key to creating the birth experience you desire. Restoring Birth Book. https://book.faithbasedbirthing.com/ Join our private group for more information regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and motherhood. http://www.facebook.com/groups/faithbasedbirthing/

    13 min

  5. 12/22/2024

    Patient Rights

    Step into your birthing experience feeling empowered and fully informed: Learn how to advocate for your rights, balance respect with autonomy, and create the birth plan that feels right for you and your baby.  Restoring Birth Book. https://book.faithbasedbirthing.com/ Join our private group for more information regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and motherhood. http://www.facebook.com/groups/faithbasedbirthing/

    10 min

  6. 12/15/2024

    How to Achieve a Natural Birth in a Hospital Setting

    Preparing for a natural birth in a hospital requires clarity, advocacy, and trust in your body's divine design. Discover how to map your journey and embrace the birth experience you truly desire. Restoring Birth Book. https://book.faithbasedbirthing.com/ Join our private group for more information regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and motherhood. http://www.facebook.com/groups/faithbasedbirthing/

    11 min

  7. 12/08/2024

    How to Keep God at the Center

    Discover how trusting God's design can bring peace, strength, and purpose to your birth. This episode dives into scripture-based truths that challenge fear and reveal the beauty of keeping God at the center of your birth experience. Restoring Birth Book. https://book.faithbasedbirthing.com/ Join our private group for more information regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and motherhood. http://www.facebook.com/groups/faithbasedbirthing/

    13 min

  8. 12/05/2024

    She Free-Birthed a 12-Pound Baby with Peace and Joy!

    What does it take to free-birth a 12-pound baby at home? In this heart-stirring podcast episode, Lori sit down with Su-Yin De La Rosa to unpack her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and preparation. Restoring Birth Book. https://book.faithbasedbirthing.com/ Join our private group for more information regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and motherhood. http://www.facebook.com/groups/faithbasedbirthing/

    44 min
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About

Welcome to the Faith-Based Birthing podcast! I'm Lori, a wife, mom, and birth educator with a passion for helping women reclaim the beauty of birth as God intended. Each week, we dive into empowering topics on pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood from a faith-centered perspective. Whether you're exploring birth options, learning to advocate for yourself, or seeking encouragement for a peaceful, joyful birth, this podcast is here to support you on your journey. Join us for real stories, practical insights, and a community focused on faith and freedom in birth.

Information

  • Creator
    Lori Templeton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Faith-Based Birthing