Gather Moms

Kate Henderson, Rebecca Bradford
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Moms, we need each other. We need a place where we can be real, be encouraged, be inspired and find community with other moms; that’s what Gather is all about. Join us, other moms in the trenches with you, as we laugh together, transparently share our struggles and share encouraging truth. We want you to finish each episode feeling refreshed and with a big smile on your face. Join us!

  1. 1D AGO

    Cool Mom Summer – Moms of Summer: EP 217

    What kind of summer mom are you? In this episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off with a little nostalgia, a lively game of “pick your side,” and then dive into the summer mom types that every woman will recognize — in herself and in her friends. Whether you’re the Pool Mom, the Survival Mode Mom, or somewhere in between, this episode is your permission slip to stop trying to be someone you’re not and lean into the mom God actually made you to be. In This Episode Kate and Rebecca play Pick Your Side (watermelon or sweet corn? pool or beach? sunscreen or… let em burn?) before breaking down seven summer mom types — the gifts each one brings, the watch-outs to keep in mind, and the grace that covers all of it. Plus, they share an exciting new prayer initiative launching June 1 that every mom can participate in no matter what her summer looks like. The 7 Moms of Summer The Pool Mom Always packed, always ready. Her kids are tan by June and she has strong opinions about swim lessons. Her gift is consistency and comfort — she creates a home base her kids return to all summer long. Her watch out: intentionality still matters even when the location never changes. The Enrichment Mom Reading logs meet tie dye in her house. The summer bridge workbooks are already ordered. Her gift is that her kids never stop growing — summer is just a more colorful version of the school year. Her watch out: not everything has to be a lesson. Sometimes a popsicle is just a popsicle. The Experience Mom She is collecting memories and the camera roll proves it. Road trips, national parks, family reunions — she starts planning next summer before this one is over. Her gift is raising kids with wonder and a wide world. Her watch out: not every moment has to be a highlight reel. The drive there counts too. The Home Base Mom Her house is the neighborhood hub. Fully stocked snack drawer, sprinkler in the backyard, door always open. Her gift is belonging — that open door is a ministry. Her watch out: she can start to feel like the whole summer runs through her and forget to fill her own cup. The Structured Mom Camp is scheduled, meals are planned, the rhythm is on the fridge. She engineered her summer to not have chaos — and she is not apologizing for it. Her gift is that her kids feel safe and regulated. Her watch out: when the plan falls apart, grace and flexibility matter more than the schedule. The Go-With-The-Flow Mom The plan happens at 9am. Sometimes 10. Some days are spontaneous magic, some days are a little feral, and she is okay with both. Her gift is raising adaptable, present kids. Her watch out: a little rhythm goes a long way — even just one loose anchor for the day. The Survival Mode Mom She is doing her best and that is enough. There is screen time and drive-through lunches and days she just needs everyone to be okay. Her gift is love — full stop. Her watch out: if survival mode is every day all summer, it might be worth asking what she actually needs. The Heart of the Episode Whatever mom you are — be THAT mom. God created you with your specific personality, your disposition, your gifts, and your limits to be your kids’ mom. Not someone else’s mom. Not the mom you follow on Instagram. Theirs. That is not an accident. That is a calling. Summer in the Psalms — Starting June 1 No matter what kind of summer mom you are, you can be a praying mom this summer. Summer’s slower mornings and longer evenings give us more margin than the school year — and we want to help you use it. Join us for Summer in the Psalms, a prayer initiative launching June 1. (Details shared in episode — stay tuned for how to participate!)t the Moms of Summer — the pool mom, the home mom, the zoo mom, the teacher mom. Which one are you? Come back and find out! Resources, curriculum, and community at GatherMoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

    29 min

  2. MAY 18

    Best Summer Ever Starts Here – Moms of Summer: EP 216

    Summer is almost here — and if we’re honest, it’s a little bit of everything. Slower mornings and pool days on one hand, no schedule and sweaty chaos on the other. In this episode, Kate and Rebecca kick off the Gather Moms Summer Series by talking about what actually makes or breaks a mom’s summer — and how to set yourself up for a season you’ll actually enjoy. In This Episode We’re breaking down 5 ways moms accidentally ruin their own summer (relatable, we promise) — and flipping each one into a practical mindset shift that leads to a cooler, calmer, more present summer for you and your family. 5 Ways to Have a Miserable Summer (Don’t Do These) Plan every second — Over-scheduling leads to burnout and missed moments. The pressure to create “the best summer ever” can cause moms to plan the magic right out of it. Scroll through everyone else’s summer — Social media becomes a highlight reel of perfect vacations and picture-perfect kids. Comparison is the thief of July. Let every day be a total free-for-all — Zero routine leads to overwhelm for moms and kids. No structure = everyone spiraling by 10am. Never say no to a single invitation — Summer fills up fast with BBQs, playdates, camps, and family gatherings. People-pleasing your way through the season is a fast track to exhaustion. Do it all yourself — The invisible mental load of summer — the planning, the entertaining, the refereeing — without help or margin leads straight to mom burnout. 5 Ways to Keep Your Cool This Summer Plan the anchors, not every hour — Pick 2-3 anchor moments each week and let the rest breathe. The best memories usually happen in the margins. Curate your feed or put the phone down — Someone else’s beach vacation isn’t a grade on your summer. Your kids will remember your presence, not your Pinterest board. Keep a loose rhythm, not a rigid schedule — Same wake time, quiet time, and basic flow gives both kids and moms the predictability they need. Structure isn’t the enemy of fun — it’s what makes fun sustainable. Learn your “yes” limit and protect it — A rested mom is a present mom. Give yourself permission to protect a few slow days this summer. Delegate, involve, and let go of the standard — Get your kids involved in the planning, lunches, and cleanup. Ask for help. Summer was never meant to be a solo performance. A Note for Your Soul The slower pace of summer is actually an invitation. It’s a chance to spend more time with God — in prayer, in the Word, in stillness. Don’t miss it. Be sure to check out our Summer in the Psalms series for a simple, beautiful way to stay rooted this season. Next Week on Gather MomsWe’re talking about the Moms of Summer — the pool mom, the home mom, the zoo mom, the teacher mom. Which one are you? Come back and find out!resources, curriculum, and community at GatherMoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

    31 min

  3. MAY 4

    You Aren’t Alone in Your Motherhood, God Gave You a Guide: EP 215

    It’s here. The finale. And yes — we finally dropped the jingle. To close out the Bible Moms season Kate and Rebecca recap every single woman they’ve covered this season, share some of the most moving listener responses from the series, and remind every mom listening of the one thing that ties all 12 stories together: God doesn’t make mistakes, and He placed you exactly where you are on purpose. From Eve in the garden to Lydia’s living room — 12 women, hundreds of years of history, and one very consistent God who showed up for every single one of them. And he’s showing up in your home too. Oh — and the jingle they’ve been teasing since the beginning of the season? It finally arrived. And it’s catchy. Really catchy. In This Episode A full recap of every Bible Mom covered this season and what she taught us Listener responses that will genuinely move you — including a single mom, a stay at home mom, and everything in between Why your home is your first ministry — not a consolation prize How the metanarrative of Scripture is still being written right now, in your house, through your ordinary moments The long-awaited Bible Moms jingle — courtesy of Claude and Suno AI What’s coming this summer: Summer in Psalms The 12 Bible Moms of the Season Eve, Sarah, Leah, Jochebed, Rahab, Bathsheba, Anna, Salome, Mary Magdalene, Lois & Eunice, Lydia — and the mother hen himself, Jesus. Scripture Genesis 1:27 — Created in his image, male and female Luke 13 — Jesus as the mother hen gathering her chicks Throughout — the metanarrative of God’s story What’s Next Summer fun episodes are coming — followed by Summer in Psalms, a new series praying through the Psalms together all summer long. Stay tuned. Free Bible Giveaway No Bible? No problem. Gather Moms would love to send you one — find the link in the show notes. Connect with Gather Moms GatherMoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

    36 min

  4. APR 27

    Jesus Had the Heart of a Mom First: EP 214

    We’re in the home stretch — and this episode might be the most unexpected one yet. As the Bible Moms series winds down, Kate and Rebecca play the most fun trivia game of the season (Jochebed’s theme song is Let It Go and we will not be taking questions), before landing on the woman — or rather, the Person — behind every mother’s heart. In Luke 13, Jesus compares himself to a hen gathering her chicks under her wings. That image didn’t come from nowhere. The longing you feel to pull your kids close, to protect them, to keep them safe? Jesus had it first. And he hardwired it into you. In This Episode Bible Moms trivia that will make you want to binge the whole series Luke 13: what Jesus reveals about his own heart through the image of a mother hen Why your instinct to gather, protect, and intercede for your kids mirrors the heart of God What to do when your kids walk into something you can’t control Psalm 91 as a prayer for every overwhelmed mom What’s coming this summer: Summer in Psalms Scripture Luke 13 — Jesus laments over Jerusalem; the hen and her chicks Psalm 91:1–4 — shelter, feathers, wings, and faithful promises What’s Next Summer in Psalms is coming — a new seasonal series to keep you tethered to the Word all summer long. Stay tuned. Connect with Gather Moms Find all resources, curriculum, and community at GatherMoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

    34 min

  5. APR 20

    God Didn’t Wait for Her to Quit Her Job | Lydia of Philippi EP: 213

    Is the holiest, best Christian mom a stay at home mom? Depending on your context, this may be the messaging you have heard and maybe struggled with. It  might be that you love your job, you need to help your family financially, or you are a better mom when you work outside of the home. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca travel to Greece,  literally and biblically,  to meet Lydia of Thyatira: a wealthy, immigrant entrepreneur, a dealer of purple cloth, and the woman whose home became the first church in all of Europe. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use your ordinary life, your career, your open door, your willingness to just show up, Lydia’s story is your answer. And if you’ve ever felt the sting of the working mom vs. stay-at-home mom debate, this episode will settle something in you. Because God didn’t wait for Lydia to close her business before He opened her heart. Her influence and resources were the very things that God used to reach a people group and provide the space for them to meet as a church. TAKEAWAYS FOR MOMS God opens hearts that are faithfully showing up. Lydia was already meeting, already praying, already seeking — and God met her there. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Keep showing up. The working mom vs. stay-at-home mom debate is not a Bible debate. Lydia was a businesswoman, an entrepreneur, and an immigrant — and God never asked her to be otherwise. The question scripture asks is: whose kingdom are you building with what you have? Your house needs you — and people need your house. Lydia didn’t just get saved; she opened her home. The first church in Europe started because someone was willing to say come in. You don’t need a perfect house. You need an open door. God goes ahead of you to prepare hearts. Before Paul ever arrived at that riverside, God had already been preparing Lydia. You are not the only one working in your children’s and your community’s lives. God goes before you. Faithfulness in your specific arena is holy work. Different arena, same consecration. Whether you’re running a business or running carpool, the question is the same — are you placing it at the feet of Jesus? SCRIPTURES REFERENCED Acts 16:11–15 — Paul’s vision to go to Macedonia; meeting Lydia at the riverside in Philippi Acts 16:40 — Paul and Silas leave prison and return to Lydia’s house, where the church had gathered Philippians — Paul’s “love letter” to the church at Philippi, the very church that started in Lydia’s home EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Opening: Lydia, consecration, and the working mom debate 06:00 — Welcome to Episode 213 + where we are in the New Testament story 08:30 — Moving from the Middle East to Europe: Paul’s second missionary journey 14:00 — Greece! Kate and Rebecca share their very different Greek vacation stories 21:00 — The city of Philippi + why there was no synagogue (and what that tells us) 26:00 — Meet Lydia: immigrant, entrepreneur, seller of purple — and what that means 33:00 — The snail dye, purple cloth, and why royalty wore it (yes, really) 38:00 — God opens her heart + her whole household gets baptized 43:00 — Lydia prevails upon Paul to stay at her house (the Greek hospitality energy is real) 48:00 — The slave girl, Paul in prison, and the earthquake — what happens while Paul is at Lydia’s 53:00 — The first church in Europe starts in Lydia’s living room 58:00 — Working mom vs. stay-at-home mom: what does the Bible actually say? 1:04:00 — Your house needs you — and people need your house 1:10:00 — Application: sharing the overflow of your faith with your family RESOURCES MENTIONED Family Values — Gather Moms curriculum for teaching core values in the home Moms Let’s Talk — Gather Moms curriculum for intentional faith conversations with your kids Footsteps of Paul Tour — Rebecca’s Greece trip (highly recommend for the tzatziki alone) Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

    41 min

  6. APR 13

    No Bible, No Believing Husband — She Still Raised a World Changer | Lois & Eunice EP: 212

    She didn’t go on a missionary journey. She didn’t preach to a crowd. She didn’t write a letter that would become Scripture. She raised a son who did. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca uncover the story of two women you’ve probably skimmed right past — Lois and Eunice, the grandmother and mother of Timothy. With only one verse of Scripture to their name, these women are easy to overlook. But what they built inside the walls of their home — without a Bible, without a believing husband, in the middle of a pagan city — became the foundation for one of the most significant young leaders in the entire New Testament. If you’ve ever felt like your daily mothering doesn’t matter, like you’re just going through the motions, like the laundry and the carpool and the wiping noses couldn’t possibly be kingdom work — this episode is your permission slip. Because what Lois and Eunice teach us is that ordinary faithfulness has extraordinary impact. Every time. Without exception. Even when you can’t see it yet. TAKEAWAYS FOR MOMS 1. Your faith is forming your children — whether you realize it or not. You are always planting something. The question is what. What you model, repeat, and return to inside your home is shaping your kids in ways you won’t fully see for years. 2. You don’t need perfect circumstances to raise a godly kid. Eunice was raising Timothy in a divided home, in a pagan city, without a believing husband and potentially without his father in the picture at all. God didn’t wait for perfect conditions. He used what she had. 3. You are preparing your children to recognize truth — even when you’re not there. You can’t control every room your child walks into. But you can build the foundation so that when they encounter truth — or a lie — they know the difference. 4. God goes ahead of you in the gaps. Timothy may have grown up without a believing father figure. But God sent him Paul. If there are holes in your child’s life you can’t fill, pray boldly — God is faithful to provide. 5. Ordinary faithfulness is holy work. As Elisabeth Elliot said, it is through the ordinary, faithful carrying out of daily duties that union with God is formed. The feeding, the teaching, the repeating — it’s all kingdom work. SCRIPTURES REFERENCED 2 Timothy 1:5 — Paul commends the sincere faith that lived first in Lois and Eunice 1 Timothy 4:12 — Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young 2 Timothy 1:7 — God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound judgment 2 Timothy 3:16-17 — All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness Acts 13-14 — Paul’s first missionary journey through Lystra Philippians 3:10 — Knowing the power of His resurrection (referenced in Risen Motherhood context) RESOURCES MENTIONED Family Values — Gather Moms curriculum for teaching core values in the home (one value per month, practical activities for kids) Moms Let’s Talk — Gather Moms curriculum for intentional conversations with your kids on faith, friendships, gender, screens, and more Motherhood is a Calling — Desiring God Elisabeth Elliot — The Shaping of a Christian Family  Self Tanner – https://a.co/00mEVFxV EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome + Spring in Texas (and the great self-tanner debate ) 07:30 — Catching up: where we are in the New Testament story 10:45 — Paul’s road to Damascus + Saul vs. Paul — what actually happened 15:00 — Paul’s first missionary journey and the city of Lystra 20:00 — Meet Lois & Eunice — grandma, mom, and one verse of Scripture 26:30 — What they taught without a Bible (and how it prepared Timothy for Paul) 32:00 — Timothy joins Paul + what it looks like to invest in young leaders 38:45 — The Michelle Obama clip + young moms, wisdom, and who’s qualified to teach 45:00 — Famous scriptures from Timothy you’ve probably seen on a Hobby Lobby sign 50:00 — Application: how to build faith in your home TODAY 57:00 — Elisabeth Elliot + why mothering is holy work Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

    46 min

  7. APR 6

    She Was Falsely Accused, Completely Misunderstood — and Chosen Anyway | The Truth About Mary Magdalene EP: 211

    She’s been misidentified for 14 centuries. Today we set the record straight. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca study one of the most misunderstood women in all of scripture — Mary Magdalene. Was she really a prostitute? What does it mean that seven demons were cast out of her? And why was the most important message in human history entrusted to a woman whose testimony wasn’t even legally valid in her day? From the shores of Magdala to the empty tomb, discover how a woman who went from completely bound to completely free became the very first person to proclaim the resurrection — earning her the ancient title: Apostle to the Apostles. Whether you’re a mom carrying a label that doesn’t belong to you, a woman who has shared truth that wasn’t received, or someone who just needs to hear Jesus call your name — this episode is for you. TAKEAWAYS FOR MOMS 1. You are a disciple to your disciples. Like Mary Magdalene, your assignment is to faithfully carry the message — not to control how it’s received. 2. Let Jesus call your name. Don’t build your identity on what others have said about you. Entrust yourself to the God who judges justly. 3. Prodigal mom? Keep speaking truth. Their response is not your assignment. SCRIPTURES REFERENCED · Luke 8:1-3 (introduction of Mary Magdalene) · Mark 15:40 (women at the cross) · John 20:11-18 (Mary at the tomb) · Luke 24:9-12 (disciples don’t believe her) · 1 Peter (entrusting yourself to God who judges justly) CONNECT WITH GATHER MOMS Website: gathermoms.comInstagram: @gathermomsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/gathermoms?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Workbook: Moms. Let’s Talk: 9 Conversations You Must Have with Your Children SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW Your reviews help more moms find the podcast! Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

    43 min

  8. MAR 30

    Are You Praying for Your Kids’ Success or Their Character? (What Salome Teaches Every Mom): EP 210

    She knelt before Jesus and asked for the wrong thing. And then she stayed — all the way to the cross. In this episode of the Bible Moms series, Kate and Rebecca study Salome, the mother of James and John — two of Jesus’ 12 disciples. She’s bold, she’s ambitious for her sons, and she dares to ask Jesus for their seats of power in his kingdom. Jesus says no. But here’s the thing: she didn’t leave. She kept following. She kept showing up. And she was standing at the foot of the cross when most of the disciples had scattered. Sound familiar, moms? This episode is for every mom who has prayed for her child’s success, missed out on what God was actually doing, and had to relearn what greatness really looks like. Kate and Rebecca get personal — sharing stories about soccer tryouts, kids in seventh grade, quiet times walked in on, and the moment God rerouted their prayers completely. 5 HARDER PRAYERS FOR YOUR KIDS (that are more powerful) 1. Pray for their character more than their circumstances 2. Pray that they would love Jesus more than success 3. Pray that disappointment would shape them, not harden them 4. Pray that God would use their lives for his kingdom 5. Pray for your own heart as a mom — God is still growing you too SCRIPTURES REFERENCED · Matthew 27:51-56 (women at the cross, veil torn, resurrection moment) · Matthew 4:18-22 (Jesus calls James and John) · Matthew 20:20-28 (Salome’s request and Jesus’ teaching on greatness) · Mark 15:40-41 (women at the crucifixion) · Mark 16:1-2 (women at the tomb) · James 1 (trials producing endurance — “let it have its full work”) Part of the ongoing Bible Moms series — tracking the matriarchs of scripture as guideposts to the big story of the Bible. CONNECT WITH GATHER MOMS Website: gathermoms.comInstagram: @gathermomsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/gathermoms?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Workbook: Moms. Let’s Talk: 9 Conversations You Must Have with Your Children SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW Your reviews help more moms find the podcast! Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

    46 min
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Moms, we need each other. We need a place where we can be real, be encouraged, be inspired and find community with other moms; that’s what Gather is all about. Join us, other moms in the trenches with you, as we laugh together, transparently share our struggles and share encouraging truth. We want you to finish each episode feeling refreshed and with a big smile on your face. Join us!

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  • Creator
    Kate Henderson, Rebecca Bradford
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    228
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