The Purpose of Motherhood | Faith, Prayer & Homeschool for Christian Moms

The Purpose of Motherhood with Ashlee Kasten is a Christian motherhood podcast offering biblical encouragement and practical parenting advice for Christian moms. As an author, speaker, and homeschool mom of five, Ashlee helps you grow in faith, pray for your children, navigate spiritual warfare in your home, and raise kids who love Jesus. Find Christian homeschool encouragement, biblical parenting wisdom, and inspiration to build a Christ-centered home and live out God’s purpose for your family.

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88. The Season I Lost Myself in Motherhood (And How God Brought Me Back) | Christian Motherhood & Spiritual Growth Apr 06, 2026

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Have you ever looked around at other moms and wondered why they seem to have it all together — while you're barely holding it together behind closed doors?

In this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood podcast, Ashlee Kasten gets vulnerably honest about the season that nearly broke her — isolated, afraid, drowning in fear, and desperate for something to change. And she shares exactly how God met her in the middle of that mess, set her free from the strongholds that had been quietly controlling her, and transformed not just her heart — but her entire home.

This is the episode for the Christian mom who loves Jesus, loves her kids, and still ends most days feeling like she failed at both.

You'll hear:

How fear — rooted in childhood and amplified by motherhood — was silently stealing her peace and keeping her stuck
What God revealed in her heart when she finally got still enough to listen
How her home went from isolated and overwhelmed to a gathering place for other moms
What Jeremiah 17:7-8 teaches us about what it actually means to flourish as a Christian mom
The three things every mom needs to draw from if she wants her home to reflect the presence of God
Why when a mom flourishes — her whole house follows

If you want to build a faith-filled home and disciple your children with confidence — this episode will show you that it doesn't start with a better routine or a perfect plan. It starts with a mom who is rooted.

And it starts today.

🎙 LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE:If this episode encouraged you, would you take 2 minutes and leave a review on Apple Podcasts? It helps other Christian moms find this podcast — and that's the whole reason I show up every week. Screenshot your review and DM it to me on Instagram @thepurposeofmotherhood — I want to personally thank you. 💛

🌱 READY TO STOP SURVIVING AND START FLOURISHING?

The TPOM Flourish Community was built for exactly the mom in this episode.

It's a community for Christian moms who are ready to stop surviving the day and start dwelling in God's presence — so their home becomes a place where faith actually lives.

Every week inside the community you'll receive:

Heart work to help you get free from fear, guilt, control, and people pleasing
One verse to go deep with for your own soul all week long
Prayer tools to help you invite God's presence into your everyday home rhythms
Age-specific discipleship resources for your kids — so your whole family grows around the same truth
A community of Christian moms doing this exact work alongside you — so you are never alone in it again

Because when a mom flourishes — her whole house follows.

✨ The TPOM Flourish Community opens May 1. Founding members get locked-in pricing for life at $19/month.

👉 Join the waitlist www.thepurposeofmotherhood.com/tpommembership

87. How to Teach Your Kids to Memorize Scripture Without the Stress | Discipleship in Everyday Moments Mar 30, 2026

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Does teaching your kids to memorize Scripture feel overwhelming, inconsistent, or like one more thing you're failing at? You're not alone — and it doesn't have to be that hard.

In this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood podcast, Ashlee Kasten shares a simple 5-day Scripture memory framework that helps Christian moms disciple their children with confidence using just one Bible verse a week. No curriculum, no flashcards, no perfect morning routine required — just simple, doable discipleship in the everyday moments of your home.

You'll learn:

Why one verse a week is more powerful than racing through a reading plan
How to use the same verse for your own heart AND your kids at every age
A day-by-day plan that takes less than 5 minutes and actually sticks
How to turn Scripture into prayer, conversation, and real life application for your family

Whether you have toddlers, tweens, or both — this episode will give you a practical, low-pressure way to start building a faith-filled home and hiding God's Word in your children's hearts starting today.

📖 Deuteronomy 6:6-7 — "Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

🎧 Listen now and then come find me on Instagram @thepurposeofmotherhood — I want to hear what verse your family is memorizing this week!

READY TO GO DEEPER?

If this episode resonated with you, the TPOM Flourish Community was built for exactly this. Every week inside the community you'll receive one verse for your own heart to go deep with — plus age-specific Scripture memory resources, video lessons, and activity ideas for your kids so your whole family is growing together around the same truth.

This is discipleship in everyday moments — simple, doable, and designed for real moms with real lives.

✨ The TPOM Flourish Community opens May 1. Founding members get locked-in pricing for life at $19/month.

👉 Join the waitlist now at thepurposeofmotherhood.com/tpommembership

86. The 4 Ingredients Every Christian Mom Needs to Flourish | Build a Faith-Filled Home Mar 23, 2026

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In this episode, we talk about how Christian moms can build a faith-filled home and grow in their own spiritual life through simple, sustainable rhythms.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in motherhood or unsure how to consistently live out your faith at home, this episode will help you understand what might be missing—and how to begin again.

We'll walk through the four ingredients every Christian mom needs to flourish, which include:

Something you might be overlooking in your heart
The key to growing in wisdom and faith
What will make your home a dwelling place for His presence
The kind of community you need

These four areas shape the spiritual atmosphere of your home and help faith become a natural part of everyday life with your children.

If you're a Christian mom who wants to feel more connected to God, more confident discipling your kids, and less overwhelmed in your day-to-day life, this episode will give you clarity and a simple place to start.

Take the free quiz + download the guide:
https://www.thepurposeofmotherhood.com/flourish4

This resource will help you identify which of the four ingredients may need attention in your current season so you can begin building a faith-filled home with more intention and peace.

85. How to Create a Home Where Faith Feels Normal | Christian Motherhood & Faith at Home Mar 16, 2026

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In this episode, we talk about how Christian moms can build a faith-filled home and disciple their children through simple everyday rhythms.

What does it actually look like to create a home where faith feels normal?

Many Christian moms want their children to grow up loving Jesus, praying naturally, and understanding God’s Word—but in the middle of busy motherhood, it can feel hard to know where to start. Between the laundry, the schedules, and the constant needs around you, faith can start to feel like something you believe deeply but struggle to consistently live out in your home.

In this episode, we’re talking about how Christian moms can begin building a faith-filled home by focusing on three simple areas that shape the spiritual atmosphere of the family.

You’ll learn:

why the spiritual atmosphere of your home matters more than you might realize
how simple prayer rhythms can help faith become part of everyday life
practical ways to have natural conversations about God with your children
how discipling your kids often happens through small moments throughout the day

If you’re an overwhelmed Christian mom who wants to raise children who love Jesus but feels unsure where to begin, this episode will encourage you and give you a simple starting point.

And if you want help identifying the four ingredients every Christian mom needs to flourish, I created a free guide and short quiz to help you see which area might need attention in your current season of motherhood.

Download the guide here:

https://www.thepurposeofmotherhood.com/flourish4

This simple resource will help you begin building the foundations of a faith-filled home where faith becomes a natural part of everyday family life. 💕

84. Christian Motherhood in Hard Seasons: Raising Strong Faith Kids Through the Storm Mar 02, 2026

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What does Christian motherhood look like in hard seasons?

In this powerful episode, we're joined by Kalie Drake as we talk about how to raise strong faith kids while walking through some of life’s most difficult moments. From marriage struggles and depression to unexpected life challenges, Kalie shares how God brought restoration in her family — and how inviting her children into prayer during those hard seasons strengthened their faith instead of weakening it.

If you’re a Christian mom navigating a storm right now, this conversation will encourage you deeply.

We talk about:

• How much to share with your kids during difficult seasons• How to lead your home spiritually when you feel overwhelmed• How to disciple your children through real-life hardship• How to build strong faith in your kids during uncertainty• Why bringing your children into age-appropriate prayer builds spiritual resilience• Encouragement for Christian moms who feel weary but want to keep leading

This episode is for the mom who feels the weight of responsibility — who wants to raise spiritually strong children but isn’t sure how to lead when life feels heavy.

Your storm does not disqualify you from spiritual leadership.
God can use this season to build unshakable faith in your home.

Kalie Drake is a wife, mom, and faith-filled woman who shares Biblical encouragement over at:

IG: @Kaliedrake
FB: Kalie Drake
TikTok: @Kalie_Drake
www.kaliedrake.com
Podcast: Everyday Faith with Kalie Drake

If this conversation resonates with you, I want to personally invite you to the Faith in the Little Years Summit, happening March 6–9.

This free online event features 18 Christian moms and mentors sharing practical encouragement for leading your home spiritually — even in chaotic or hard seasons.

I’ll be speaking on March 7 about:

Creating a Home Where Faith Feels Normal

If you’ve ever wondered how to weave faith into everyday life — this session is for you.

🎟 Tickets are completely free.

There is also an optional Purpose Pack, which gives you lifetime access to all sessions plus an incredible bundle of free gifts from every speaker.

You can grab your free ticket and learn more here: Faith in the Little Years

83. Why So Many Christian Moms Feel Overwhelmed (And the Spiritual Reason No One Talks About) Feb 23, 2026

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If you are a Christian mom who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, and mentally overloaded, you are not alone. So many Christian mothers today are silently carrying stress, mom guilt, and spiritual discouragement — and wondering why motherhood feels harder than they expected.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why Christian moms feel so overwhelmed in modern motherhood
• The spiritual battle behind overwhelm and mom guilt
• How distraction, confusion, and isolation are strategic attacks on mothers
• What Scripture says about spiritual warfare in motherhood
• How to stop parenting from fear and start leading your home with clarity

Motherhood was never meant to be survived — it was meant to be led with spiritual authority.

If you’ve been feeling like an overwhelmed Christian mom, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface.

✨ Join the Faith in the Little Years Summit: March 6–9, 2026
Connect with 18 Christian moms and mentors and discover how to connect with God — even in the chaos of motherhood, when a “perfect” quiet time isn’t realistic.

Grab Your Ticket Here: https://ashleekasten--amanda-stores.thrivecart.com/raising-littles-with-purpose-pack-after/698cdf409b368/

82. Christian Mindset Shifts That Restore Joy in Motherhood Feb 16, 2026

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Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like the joy has slowly slipped out of motherhood? In this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood Podcast, we'll discuss practical Christian mindset shifts that restore joy in motherhood. You’ll learn how to stop comparing yourself to other moms, celebrate small wins that really matter, and identify what’s truly burning you out—so you can experience more peace, confidence, and fulfillment in your daily life.

Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a homeschooling mom, or just a mom trying to navigate the chaos of raising children with faith, these mindset shifts will help you reconnect with God, embrace your calling, and cultivate lasting joy in the everyday moments of motherhood.

✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:

Why comparison steals your joy and how to embrace the mom God made you to be
The power of celebrating small wins that shape your child’s life
How to uncover what’s draining you and invite God’s healing into your motherhood journey

💌 Want more encouragement straight to your inbox? Join our mailing list for weekly love notes, practical tips, and first dibs on events and challenges. Plus get Day 1 Free of my devo for kids, Big Feelings, Bigger God! https://www.thepurposeofmotherhood.com/bigfeelings

81. What to Do If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Pray (Christian Parenting & Discipleship Tips) Feb 09, 2026

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What to Do If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Pray (Biblical Encouragement for Christian Moms)

What should you do if your child doesn’t want to pray? Many Christian moms feel worried, discouraged, or even fearful when their child refuses to pray, avoids family prayer time, or seems uninterested in talking to God.

In this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood Podcast, we talk honestly and biblically about how to respond when kids don’t want to pray—without pressure, legalism, or comparison. This episode is for Christian moms who desire to raise faith-filled kids but feel anxious when their child’s spiritual growth doesn’t look the way they expected.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why a child’s reluctance to pray does not define their future faith
The danger of comparing your child’s spiritual journey to other kids
How forcing prayer can create resistance instead of relationship
Simple, practical ways to model prayer for your children
How to make prayer feel safe, natural, and accessible at any age
Why discipleship is a long-term journey rooted in trust and patience

We’ll talk about what Scripture teaches us about spiritual growth, how faith develops over time, and how Christian moms can lead their children toward God with peace instead of fear.

If you’re a Christian mom, homeschooling mom, or stay-at-home mom who wants to disciple your children well, strengthen their prayer life, and create a calm, Christ-centered home, this episode will encourage your heart and remind you that God is at work—even when you don’t see immediate fruit.

Join the email community and get weekly "Love Notes" from Ashlee to help make your week of motherhood full of joy and vision. Plus get the first day of her devotional for kids, Big Feelings, Bigger God, free!

Join The Purpose of Motherhood email community here - https://www.thepurposeofmotherhood.com/bigfeelings

80. Teaching Kids About Spiritual Warfare in Age-Appropriate Ways (Without Fear or Confusion) Feb 02, 2026

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Are you wondering how to teach your children about spiritual warfare without fear, confusion, or focusing too much on the enemy?

In this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood, we talk about teaching kids about spiritual warfare in age-appropriate, Christ-centered ways that build confidence, not anxiety. If you are a Christian mom raising spiritually sensitive children or navigating fear, bad dreams, or spiritual questions in your home, this episode will equip you with biblical truth and practical tools.

You’ll hear a personal story about parenting a child sensitive to the spirit, along with a biblical foundation for spiritual warfare for children, including what Scripture says about our authority in Christ and Jesus’ example of overcoming Satan. We’ll walk through key verses like Ephesians 6:12, Luke 10:19, and James 4:7, and show you how to disciple your children with peace and clarity.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

How to focus your child on Jesus’ authority and protection, not the enemy
How to teach your child to speak Scripture boldly in the name of Jesus when fear arises
Why worship creates a peaceful atmosphere and how to teach your kids to use it daily

This episode is perfect for Christian moms who want to raise children who are spiritually strong, confident in Christ, and rooted in truth without fear-based teaching.

If you are looking for biblical guidance on Christian parenting and spiritual warfare, this conversation will encourage you, ground you in Scripture, and give you practical ways to disciple your children with confidence and grace.

🎧 Press play and be reminded: you are not raising fearful kids, you are raising faith-filled warriors grounded in Jesus

Referenced in the show: My devotional for kids, Big Feelings, Bigger God - Vol 1:Fear

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79. Tired of Feeling Spiritually Dry? How Christian Moms Can Reconnect with God Jan 26, 2026

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Are you a Christian mom feeling spiritually dry, disconnected from God, or stuck in a rut with your faith? If your quiet time feels hard, inconsistent, or empty, you’re not alone.

In this episode, homeschool mom and Christian mother Ashlee shares a personal story of spiritual dryness and how she’s learned to recognize the signs of disconnection from God. We talk about the difference between guilt and Holy Spirit conviction, why spiritual dryness is not a failure but an invitation, and how Jesus meets us as our living water when our souls feel weary.

You’ll also learn three simple, grace-filled ways Christian moms can reconnect with God without pressure, checklists, or burnout, even in the busy seasons of motherhood. This episode will encourage you to rest in relationship with the Father, experience spiritual refreshment, and find joy again in your walk with Jesus.

If you’re longing for renewed faith, deeper connection with God, and a quieter, more peaceful heart, this episode is for you.

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