The Mamas Who Brunch

Gelina Reed

  This podcast is for the modern Christian woman—the one who wants to honor God, build a beautiful life, steward her home and her gifts well, and still have honest, real conversations.   Here we’ll talk about faith and finances, homemaking and purpose, marriage, motherhood, calling, and what it really looks like to walk with God in everyday life. Not pretending. Not doing it perfectly. Just biblical truth, practical wisdom, and real talk.   If you’re a woman who loves Jesus and wants to live up to her fullest potential in Him—this space is for you.

  1. Episode 11: From Survival to Peace: A Single Mother's Redemption Story

    Apr 14

    Episode 11: From Survival to Peace: A Single Mother's Redemption Story

    In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Mama’s Who Brunch, Gelina sits down with her dear friend Cherish Gilbert to share a deeply personal story of courage, healing, and redemption. Cherish opens up about her journey as a single mother raising a teenage daughter while navigating emotional abuse in a relationship that slowly caused her to lose herself. What began with love bombing and intense affection eventually turned into emotional confusion, self-doubt, and chaos. After years of feeling stuck, Cherish made the brave decision to leave everything familiar behind in Austin, Texas and start over in St. Louis with her daughter. The transition was painful, uncertain, and terrifying—but it ultimately led her to a place of peace, restoration, and deeper faith. In this episode, we talk about: • Recognizing the subtle signs of emotional abuse• How manipulation and love bombing can distort your sense of reality• The impact of unhealthy relationships on motherhood• Healing while raising a child who is watching your every move• Finding Jesus in seasons of confusion and transition• Rebuilding self-worth after emotional abuse• Practical steps for women who feel stuck but know they need to leave Cherish also shares how therapy, community, faith, and even an unexpected blessing in the form of her dream dog helped restore her sense of safety, identity, and hope. This conversation is honest, vulnerable, and filled with encouragement for any woman who feels trapped in survival mode and longs for peace. If you are walking through a difficult season, we pray this episode reminds you that your value has never been lost — it may only need to be rediscovered. You are worthy of peace. You are worthy of safety. And God is with you in every step forward.

    42 min
  2. Episode 10: Recovering from Church Hurt & Abuse

    Apr 7

    Episode 10: Recovering from Church Hurt & Abuse

    Church hurt is real. Spiritual abuse is real. And yet… God is still good. In this episode, we have an honest, compassionate conversation about what it means to be wounded in places that were supposed to feel safe. We talk about how to recognize church hurt and spiritual abuse, how to begin healing, how to release bitterness without minimizing your pain, and how to reconnect with God when trusting people feels impossible. If you’ve ever questioned your faith because of something that happened in church…If you’ve ever stepped away because the hurt was too heavy…If you still love God but struggle with organized religion…This episode is for you. We explore:• What church hurt and spiritual abuse can look like• Why your pain is valid• How to separate God from people who failed you• Biblical steps toward healing and restoration• Forgiveness, boundaries, and rebuilding trust• Finding God outside of a building You are not abandoned.You are not disqualified.You are not alone. God sees you. God loves you. And healing is possible. 📖 Scriptures referenced (KJV):Psalm 34:18 | Matthew 11:28 | Psalm 147:3 | Jeremiah 23:1 | Romans 8:28 | Isaiah 61:1 | Hebrews 13:8 | Matthew 18:20 | Ephesians 4:31 | Proverbs 11:14 💬 Let me know in the comments if this episode spoke to you or if you’d like more conversations like this. 🔔 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations on healing, purpose, motherhood, marriage, and walking with God.

    20 min
  3. Episode 9: Managing a Busy Life

    Mar 31

    Episode 9: Managing a Busy Life

    🎙️ The Mamas Who BrunchMoms, Managers & Faith-Fueled Entrepreneurship with Rachel Hazelip | The Crazy Vinegar Lady In this episode of The Mamas Who Brunch, I sit down with Rachel Hazelip — founder of Core Living by The Crazy Vinegar Lady, homeschooling mama of three, entrepreneur, and bold woman of faith. We talk about what it really means to be moms and managers — managing our households, our children, our businesses, and our spiritual lives — all at the same time. Rachel shares her journey of launching her skincare and beauty company in 2022, growing to over 212K followers on TikTok, homeschooling her three children, relocating to Ohio in 2024, and renovating a new home — all while keeping Christ at the center. Her husband Andy owns Luxbro Painting & Co., and together they are building both family and business with intentionality. But this episode goes deeper than business. It’s about helping women:• Find their voice• Advocate for their health• Walk confidently in their calling• Build with faith as their foundation We discuss: ✨ What a typical day with Jesus looks like in a busy season✨ Keeping Christ at the center when life feels overwhelming✨ The Scripture that has anchored her in this chapter✨ How God stretches our faith through entrepreneurship and motherhood✨ Leading both home and business with grace This conversation is for every woman balancing diapers and deadlines, homeschool and hustle, faith and fear. If you’ve ever felt stretched between calling and capacity — this one is for you. Because we are not just moms.We are managers.We are builders.We are women of faith. And we brunch while doing it. 💗 Subscribe for more Christ-centered conversations about motherhood, leadership, healing, and becoming. #TheMamasWhoBrunch #FaithBasedPodcast #ChristianEntrepreneur #MomLife #WomenInBusiness #HomeschoolMom #ChristCenteredLiving

    1h 5m

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

  This podcast is for the modern Christian woman—the one who wants to honor God, build a beautiful life, steward her home and her gifts well, and still have honest, real conversations.   Here we’ll talk about faith and finances, homemaking and purpose, marriage, motherhood, calling, and what it really looks like to walk with God in everyday life. Not pretending. Not doing it perfectly. Just biblical truth, practical wisdom, and real talk.   If you’re a woman who loves Jesus and wants to live up to her fullest potential in Him—this space is for you.