Faithful Mama Rising I Stay at Home Mom, Working Mom, Mindset, Burnout, Trust in God

Mitch Blackford, Certified Life Coach, Mom-Life Mentor
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TOP 10% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST!!  Do you ever find yourself wondering, "What am I even doing with my life?" Do you put yourself in "time-out" just to catch a breath? Do you ever feel like you belong to everyone else—your husband, your kids, the chores, the commitments—and somewhere along the way, you stopped belonging to yourself? Well Mama, you are in the right place. Faithful Mama Rising is a faith-filled podcast for overwhelmed moms who are tired of living in survival mode and ready to rise into the woman they're called to be. This is where you'll start feeling seen, supported, and grounded again… where you'll reconnect with who you actually are and start leading your life on your own terms. I'm Mitch—girl mama of two, wife to my hunk-o-hunk of lovin' husband, Andrew, and a former Mom-ster who once lived knee-deep in overwhelm, resentment, and loneliness. For years, I believed the right checklist or perfect schedule would magically fix everything. But no amount of planning stopped the Mom-ster from returning—and it definitely didn't help me feel supported or seen. Through real conversations, faith, and learning to actually lead myself, I learned how to release the pressure of the endless to-do list, ask for help, reconnect with myself, and—get this—be playful again. My lips literally remembered how to smile. And now? I'm here to walk this journey with you. If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes that only last three days, reclaim the woman God created you to be, and rise out of feeling stuck and into a life of grace, support, and purpose—these are the conversations for you. So fold the laundry—or don't (honestly, it's clean, that's what matters)—and let's get our change on. Listen Notes

  1. 6d ago

    34- Overwhelmed Mom? Stop Waiting for Life to Calm Down

    Send us Fan Mail Do you keep telling yourself you’ll feel more peaceful once this week is finally over? Are you waiting for the kids’ schedule, your marriage, finances, work, or life in general to settle down before you can actually enjoy any of it? Feel like you’re constantly managing your life instead of actually living it? If you’re an overwhelmed mom who keeps thinking peace, connection, health, time with God, or even feeling like yourself again will happen once life finally calms down, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a very real moment that made me realize I was mentally rushing through the life I was already living, waiting for a calmer version of it to show up. We’ll talk about why the things that help us feel grounded, connected in our marriage, and close to God are often the first things we push aside when life gets full, what Jesus says about today’s trouble, and one simple question that can help you stop postponing your life and start living more of it right now. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insiders Ready to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coaching Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

  2. Sep 8

    33- Tired of Being Everyone’s Everything, Mom? Stop Carrying What Was Never Yours

    Send us Fan Mail Do you feel responsible for everyone around you, Mama? Your kids’ choices, your husband’s growth, everyone’s happiness... somehow it all ends up on your shoulders. But what if some of what you’re carrying was never actually yours? In this episode of Faithful Mama Rising, we’re talking about the sneaky way love and good intentions can turn into over-responsibility, control, resentment, and exhaustion in motherhood and marriage. And we’re looking at what God actually asks us to carry instead. If you’re tired of being everyone’s everything, this one might bring a little relief to those shoulders. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insiders Ready to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coaching Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

    33- Tired of Being Everyone’s Everything, Mom? Stop Carrying What Was Never Yours

  3. Sep 1

    32- Why You Stay Stuck, Mom (Even When You Know What to Do)

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever... Said, “I just don’t know what to do,” even though deep down you might actually know the next step? Found yourself avoiding a conversation, decision, or change because staying where you are somehow feels safer? Wanted God to show you the whole plan before you’re willing to take the next step? In this episode... Sometimes the hardest part isn’t figuring out what to do. It’s not knowing what will happen after we do it. In this episode, we’re talking about why familiarity can feel a whole lot like safety, how doing nothing is still a choice, and what Jehoshaphat’s story in 2 Chronicles 20 can teach us about moving forward when we don’t know the outcome. Because faith was never about having the whole blueprint. Sometimes it looks a whole lot more like knowing where to stand... and taking the next step from there. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insiders Ready to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coaching Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

  4. Aug 25

    31- When Resentment Creeps In, Mom: Have the Details Taken Over?

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked around and thought, Why am I the only one who seems to care about any of this? I have always related to Martha in Luke 10. She was doing what needed to be done. She was serving, caring, handling the details — all things that mattered. But somewhere along the way, those details became the whole picture. And I know that feeling. Sometimes resentment creeps in because we really do need more help. But sometimes it’s also a clue that we’ve gotten so focused on what isn’t getting done, who isn’t helping, or what feels urgent that we’ve lost sight of what matters most. In this episode, I’m talking about what I finally noticed in the story of Mary and Martha, how “busy” can quietly turn into keeping score, and why the things we’re doing for our families can sometimes pull us away from actually being present with them. We’ll talk about what it means to “zoom out,” why putting Jesus first doesn’t have to become another giant task on your list, and how resentment can become a warning light instead of something we immediately obey. Because the fur can always be vacuumed. The dishes can wait a minute. But the time slipping away can never be returned. In this episode: Why I have always been Team MarthaWhat Jesus actually said to Martha — and what He didn’tHow details can quietly become the whole pictureWhy resentment often starts with keeping scoreHow “busy so well” can affect your marriageWhy presence matters more than getting every little thing handledHow five focused minutes with Jesus can shift the energy of your dayWhat it looks like to move from Martyr Martha to Unshakeable MarySomething to Notice When resentment starts creeping in this week, don’t ignore it — but don’t immediately obey it either. Pause and ask: What am I focused on right now? Has one detail become way too important? Am I seeing the whole picture, or have I gotten lost in one little thing? Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insiders Ready to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coaching Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

  5. Aug 18

    30- Why Your Marriage Feels Stuck (And the One Thing That Can Change It)

    Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you and your spouse keep having the same conversations... the same misunderstandings... the same patterns... and wonder why nothing ever seems to change? What if the problem isn't that you're not trying hard enough? What if it's the input? In this episode, we're looking at the story of Zerubbabel and the rebuilding of the temple to discover an incredible truth: when God's people became discouraged, He didn't just tell them to work harder—He sent encouragement. Sometimes God changes the output by first changing the input. We'll talk about how our minds process the stories we tell ourselves, why every conversation begins before we ever open our mouths, and how the truth we feed our hearts eventually shapes our marriages, our mindset, and our everyday lives. If you've been feeling discouraged, disconnected, or simply stuck, this episode will remind you that invisible progress is still progress—and that God knows exactly how to reach your heart when you're willing to keep showing up. In This Episode: Why we often stay stuck in the same marriage patternsThe surprising way God helped Zerubbabel move forward after 16 years of discouragementWhy your mind is a processor—not the source of truthHow your thoughts shape your conversations before you ever speakThe connection between Luke 6:45 and healthy communicationWhy changing your input changes your outputThe difference between Beast Mode and Build ModeWhy you should never confuse invisible progress with no progressKey Scripture: Haggai 1Zechariah 4Luke 6:45🌱 Something to Notice This week, pay attention to the input you're allowing into your heart. When you find yourself reacting in your marriage or replaying a familiar story in your mind, pause and ask: What story am I telling myself right now?Where did that story come from?Is it coming from fear... or from God's truth?What encouragement might God already be sending that I've overlooked?Instead of trying to outthink your thoughts, ask God to give you fresh input. You might be surprised how He chooses to speak—through His Word, a conversation, a song, a sermon, or even a quiet nudge from the Holy Spirit. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insiders Ready to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coaching Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

  6. Aug 11

    29- Why You Forget What You Already Know When You're Overwhelmed

    Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself thinking, "I know better than this... so why am I spiraling?" One of the trickiest things about overwhelm isn't just having too much to do. It's what happens to our perspective when our emotions get loud. In this episode, I'm sharing a very real moment when my woefully low summer podcast numbers sent me down a whole spiral of failure, not being enough, and all the things I clearly needed to fix. The funny thing? I already knew summer numbers tend to dip. I already knew growth takes time. I knew all the things. My emotions just weren't particularly interested in what I knew. And that got me thinking about how often we do the same thing with God. We know He's faithful. We've learned the lesson. We've seen Him come through before. But then... life. All the busy, the unexpected, the overwhelm—it piles up, and suddenly the truth we know can feel really hard to access. So we're talking about what Joshua's memorial stones can teach us about why God knew His people would need reminders, why the Israelites' golden calf may hit a little closer to home than we'd like to admit, and the difference between desperately searching for another answer and turning to God to remind us of what we already know. Because sometimes the truth isn't lost. It's just buried. In this episode: Why overwhelm can change our perspective even when our circumstances haven't changedWhat happens when our emotions start outweighing what we knowWhy God told Joshua to build memorial stonesWhat the golden calf teaches us about what we reach for when we feel uncertainThe difference between desperately searching for a fix and trusting God to guide usHow journaling helps me notice when I'm getting swept up in a reactive patternThe simple "God Check" you can use when your "know brain" seems to have gone into witness protection 😂Scripture Mentioned Joshua 4:6–7 Joshua 4:24 Exodus 32 🍃 Something to Notice What truth has God already shown you that may have gotten buried under everything life has piled on top of it? Before you go searching for another answer this week, notice what's happening. Then take it to God and ask Him to remind you of what you already know. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insiders Ready to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coaching Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

  7. Aug 4

    28- Why You Feel Overwhelmed Again (After Making So Much Progress)

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself thinking... "Seriously? I thought I already dealt with this." Maybe it's overwhelm. Maybe it's anxiety. Maybe it's that same frustrating pattern in your marriage that you thought you'd already worked through. When old struggles resurface, it's easy to believe you've gone backwards. But what if you've been measuring growth the wrong way? In this episode of Faithful Mama Rising, we're talking about why recurring struggles don't erase your progress, what Jesus teaches us about pruning in John 15, and how learning to recognize unhealthy patterns sooner may actually be one of the greatest signs of spiritual growth. If you're an overwhelmed Christian mom who has ever wondered, "Why am I here again?" this episode will encourage you to see those familiar battles through a completely different lens. In this episode, we'll talk about:  Why recurring patterns don't mean you've failed.  The difference between recognizing a pattern and living in one.  What Jesus teaches about pruning and continual growth in John 15.  Why the enemy wants you to focus on the recurrence instead of your growth.  One simple question to ask the next time overwhelm, anxiety, or an old pattern shows up. Scripture John 15:1–2 Philippians 1:6 Overwhelmed Mom, Overwhelm, Anxiety, Christian Mom, Christian Marriage, Marriage, Spiritual Growth, John 15, Pruning, Biblical Mindset, Mindset, Emotional Growth, Christian Podcast, Faithful Mama Rising Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insiders Ready to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coaching Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

  8. Jul 28

    27- Overwhelmed by Anxiety? The "Even If" Mindset Shift That Changes Everything | with Ashanti Watson

    Send us Fan Mail What if anxiety isn't the end of your story? In this episode, I'm joined by Ashanti Watson, host of the Get Free from Anxiety podcast, for an honest conversation about what anxiety looks like, how God met her in one of the darkest seasons of her life, and the simple mindset shift that helped her begin walking in freedom. Ashanti shares her powerful testimony of battling constant panic attacks, the moment she surrendered everything to God, and why replacing "What if?" with "Even if..." can completely change the way we face fear. Whether you're struggling with anxiety yourself or simply carrying the weight of overwhelm, this conversation is filled with practical encouragement and biblical hope. In this episode, we talk about: Ashanti's journey from daily panic attacks to lasting freedomThe moment she cried out to God and everything began to changeWhy anxiety often points to deeper issues of trust and controlThe biblical mindset shift from "What if?" to "Even if..."How renewing your mind changes your everyday thoughtsThe role of the Holy Spirit in overcoming fearWhy peace isn't found in perfect circumstances but in God's presencePractical ways to interrupt anxious thought patterns before they spiralEncouragement for the mom who feels overwhelmed and exhaustedScripture Mentioned Daniel 3:16-18Romans 12:2Ephesians 6:16Philippians 4:6-8Isaiah 26:3Connect with Ashanti Watson 🎙️ Get Free from Anxiety Podcast 💌 Join Ashanti's Newsletter https://getfreefromanxiety.myflodesk.com/newsletter Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insiders Ready to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coaching Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

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TOP 10% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST!!  Do you ever find yourself wondering, "What am I even doing with my life?" Do you put yourself in "time-out" just to catch a breath? Do you ever feel like you belong to everyone else—your husband, your kids, the chores, the commitments—and somewhere along the way, you stopped belonging to yourself? Well Mama, you are in the right place. Faithful Mama Rising is a faith-filled podcast for overwhelmed moms who are tired of living in survival mode and ready to rise into the woman they're called to be. This is where you'll start feeling seen, supported, and grounded again… where you'll reconnect with who you actually are and start leading your life on your own terms. I'm Mitch—girl mama of two, wife to my hunk-o-hunk of lovin' husband, Andrew, and a former Mom-ster who once lived knee-deep in overwhelm, resentment, and loneliness. For years, I believed the right checklist or perfect schedule would magically fix everything. But no amount of planning stopped the Mom-ster from returning—and it definitely didn't help me feel supported or seen. Through real conversations, faith, and learning to actually lead myself, I learned how to release the pressure of the endless to-do list, ask for help, reconnect with myself, and—get this—be playful again. My lips literally remembered how to smile. And now? I'm here to walk this journey with you. If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes that only last three days, reclaim the woman God created you to be, and rise out of feeling stuck and into a life of grace, support, and purpose—these are the conversations for you. So fold the laundry—or don't (honestly, it's clean, that's what matters)—and let's get our change on. Listen Notes

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