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.

New episodes every Monday 💛

Latest Episodes:

78. What Is a “Rooted Home”? 4 Pillars of a Christ-Centered Family Culture Jan 12, 2026

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What does it actually look like to build a Christ-centered home in the middle of real life, big emotions, and busy motherhood?

In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to create a Rooted Home and the four pillars that shape a strong, faith-filled family culture: discipleship, discernment, development, and direction. This conversation is for Christian moms who want to raise children who love Jesus, stand firm against fear, and live with purpose in a world that constantly pulls them in the opposite direction.

We’ll cover how to disciple your children through everyday moments, how to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance when culture says “yes” but God may be saying “no,” why growth and repentance matter in family life, and how having God-given vision helps your children live boldly.

I also share about my brand-new kids devotional, Big Feelings, Bigger God, created to help children overcome fear through scripture, prayer, and powerful biblical stories of people who faced fear and trusted God anyway.

If you’re looking for practical Christian parenting tools, discipleship ideas for kids, and encouragement for weary moms who want to build a peaceful, purposeful home rooted in Christ, this episode is for you.

👉 Download the first chapter of Big Feelings, Bigger God for FREE here:
https://www.thepurposeofmotherhood.com/bigfeelings

If this episode encouraged you or helped you rethink how you’re building your family culture, please consider leaving a review. It helps other Christian moms find this podcast and start building rooted homes too. 💕

77. How to Help Your Child When Fear Feels Too Big - Biblical Tools for Big Emotions Jan 05, 2026

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Are you parenting a child who struggles with fear, anxiety, or big emotions—especially at bedtime or during stressful seasons? Do you ever wonder how to help your child work through fear without dismissing their feelings or letting fear take the lead?

In this episode, we talk about how to help your child when fear feels too big using biblical tools for big emotions. You’ll learn what God’s Word says about fear, why feeling afraid isn’t sinful, and how to guide your child toward faith, courage, and trust in God—even when fear shows up.

If fear is present in your home right now, I’m also sharing a free download from my new kids devotional, Big Feelings, Bigger God: Volume 1—Fear. This devotional is designed to help children trust God when life feels scary through short, 5-minute daily devotions, Bible stories, and memory verses.

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🎁 Free Devotional Download

Get Day 1 FREE from Big Feelings, Bigger God: Volume 1—Fear

👉 https://www.thepurposeofmotherhood.com/bigfeelings

This free chapter will also add you to the launch team, so you’ll be the first to know when the devotional officially releases.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:

How to help your child with fear and anxiety
What the Bible says about fear
Biblical parenting tools for big emotions
Helping kids trust God when they’re afraid
Fear vs. faith in children

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Who This Episode Is For:

Christian moms parenting kids with fear or anxiety
Parents navigating bedtime fears or emotional overwhelm
Moms who want faith-based tools for big emotions

If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with another mom who may need it today?

76. Homeschooling with Peace: How Christian Moms Can Teach Without Overwhelm Dec 15, 2025

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Homeschooling can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and heavy — especially when you’re trying to honor God, meet your child’s needs, and quiet the voice that says you’re not qualified.

In this episode of The Purpose of Motherhood Podcast, we’re talking about homeschooling with peace through a Christ-centered lens. This is not a “do it perfectly” or “do it my way” conversation. It’s an invitation to release pressure, embrace calling, and remember that God entrusted you with your children on purpose.

Inspired by real questions from moms in our community, this episode covers:

• The heart behind homeschooling and why we say “Heaven, not Harvard”

• Why homeschooling is about discipleship, not recreating public school at home

• The lie that says you’re not equipped — and what Scripture actually says

• When to start homeschooling and why there is no “right” age

• What homeschooling legally looks like in the United States

• Curriculum choices, daily schedules, and realistic expectations

• How homeschooling can create space for peace, relationship, and flexibility

• Common concerns about socialization and what it really means

If you’re a Christian mom, a stay-at-home mom, or a homeschooling mom (or homeschool-curious mama) who wants a calmer home, deeper discipleship, and a learning rhythm rooted in faith instead of fear, this episode will remind you that you are more capable than you’ve been told.

Homeschooling isn’t about control or comparison.

It’s about calling, relationship, and raising children who know Jesus, love truth, and walk confidently in who God created them to be.

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🔗 Homeschooling Laws & Legal Resources

Homeschooling laws vary by state, but homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. To understand your state’s requirements and access trusted legal information and support, visit the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) here: https://hslda.org

75. How Do You Raise Kids in a Spirit-Led Home? 3 Simple Daily Practices Dec 08, 2025

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Every Christian mama longs to raise kids who truly love Jesus — but in the busyness of real-life motherhood, it can feel confusing or even overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to building a Spirit-led, Christ-centered home.

In today’s episode, Ashlee shares three simple, practical daily rhythms that have shaped the spiritual atmosphere of her home as a homeschool mom of five. These aren’t complicated systems or picture-perfect routines — they’re real-life practices that help your children experience God’s presence in the middle of everyday moments and begin to grow into faith-filled, godly kids.

If you’re longing to disciple your children with confidence, deepen your own walk with the Lord, and bring more peace and Jesus-centered intention into your home, this conversation will offer the clarity and encouragement your heart has been craving.

This is for you if you…

Want to show your kids what it looks like to follow Jesus in the rhythms of ordinary life
Desire to deepen your own walk with the Lord in the middle of motherhood
Long to see the Holy Spirit transform your children’s hearts from the inside out
Feel called to model biblical discipleship and Christian parenting inside your home
Crave simple ways to create a peaceful, Christ-centered family culture

You don’t need perfection to raise godly children — just intention, openness, and a heart that leans into the Spirit. Press play to hear the three foundational practices that can shape your home in powerful ways.

✨ Mentioned in This Episode

Because She Prayed by Ashlee Kasten

My book for Christian moms who want powerful, Scripture-filled prayers for their children. Inside, you’ll find specific prayers you can read word-for-word, plus Bible verses to declare over every situation your family walks through. Available now on Amazon. https://amzn.to/4pSvcAq

GloriLight Scripture Nightlight

The scripture nightlight we use every single night in our home. A simple, beautiful way to fill your kids’ rooms with God’s Word as they fall asleep. https://www.glorilight.com/ASHLEE08853

74. Tired of Being Angry All the Time? 3 Biblical Steps to Peaceful Motherhood Dec 01, 2025

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Mama… if you’ve been snapping more than you’d like, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering why your patience runs out before breakfast, this episode is for you. Anger in motherhood is something so many of us face, but few of us talk about — especially as Christian moms who deeply desire a peaceful, Jesus-centered home.

In today’s conversation, we’re digging into the heart behind frustration and exploring three Biblical steps that help you move from reactive to Spirit-led in your parenting. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom trying to build peaceful home routines, a homeschool Christian mom juggling a lot of little hearts, or simply a mama longing for more grace in your days… you’re in the right place.

We’ll talk about what’s really underneath the anger, how to see your kids through God’s eyes again, and the simple, faith-based rhythms that refill your heart so you can parent with gentleness, patience, and peace. If you’ve been praying for help, hope, or a reset — this episode will meet you there.

This is your reminder that motherhood doesn’t have to feel heavy. Jesus is present in the chaos, in the conflict, and in the moments you wish you could redo. If you’re craving practical encouragement, Biblical parenting wisdom, and support for those “I’m so tired of yelling” moments, press play.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

My devotional, Lessons I Found in the Laundry Basket — written for the weary, overwhelmed mama who needs encouragement right in the middle of real life. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/48K3xfq

73. Handling Difficult Family Dynamics During the Holidays Nov 24, 2025

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The holidays are supposed to feel peaceful… but for so many of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas bring up complicated family dynamics, hard decisions, and the pressure to “keep everyone happy.” If you’ve ever wondered how to honor God, protect your kids, and still show up with love in less–than–ideal family situations — this episode will breathe peace into your heart. 💕

I’m sharing our own story of navigating extended family with different values, the pressure of multiple houses to visit, and how to know when it’s time to stay, go, or set healthy boundaries. We’ll talk through:

How to follow the Holy Spirit as your guide
Why your family’s season matters
What it looks like to move at the pace of your children
How to recognize when your “ministry” in a moment is done
Why leaving (or not attending at all) can still be loving and Christ-honoring

And before we dive in — a quick story about something that’s brought so much peace to our home lately. If your kids love falling asleep with Scripture and gentle light, you’re going to want to check out GloriLight. It’s become one of my favorite tools for creating a Christ-centered bedtime atmosphere. You can get 10% off here:

👉 https://www.glorilight.com/ASHLEE08853

This episode will help you step into the holiday season with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot of grace. Grab your coffee, exhale, and let’s walk through this together. 💕

72. Stop Chasing Perfect: How to Photograph the Ordinary Moments in Your Home with Rachel Pray Nov 17, 2025

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Mama, if you’ve ever felt the pressure to capture the perfect photo… this episode is going to breathe fresh air into your lungs. 💕

Today I’m talking with Rachel Pray — mom of 3, professional photographer, and the beautiful heart behind Delight & Be Photography. Rachel has a gift for helping everyday moms see the holy, ordinary moments in their homes with brand-new eyes.

In this conversation, Rachel shares why the “messy middle” matters just as much as the picture-perfect moments — maybe even more. You’ll learn how to document your real life as-is, without the pressure, guilt, or comparison. And she also gives us 5 must-take photos every mom should capture throughout her child’s life. Get ready to feel inspired, seen, and excited to pick up your camera (or iPhone!) in a totally new way.

We also talk about supporting your kids’ play-filled childhood, letting go of perfection, and how to preserve memories that will matter decades from now.

If nighttime struggles or bedwetting are part of your journey, I also share a tool that helped our family: TheraPee, the bedwetting solution we personally use and recommend.

👉 Check out TheraPee here: https://www.bedwettingtherapy.com/?aff=48

Connect with Rachel:

IG: @RachelPray

Website: https://delightandbephotography.com

Free Download- 5 Ways to Notice & Cherish Your Family's Everyday Magic: https://delightandbephotography.com/5-ways-notice-cherish-everyday-magic

Grab your coffee, get cozy, and let’s look at motherhood through a beautiful new lens. 💕📸

71. Making Christmas Meaningful Nov 10, 2025

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In this heartfelt Christmas episode of The Purpose of Motherhood Podcast, Ashlee shares practical, faith-filled ways to slow down, simplify, and make the holidays truly meaningful for your family. 💕

From embracing the four gifts for Christmas tradition to letting go of consumerism, Ashlee walks you through how to create a peaceful, Christ-centered holiday your kids will actually remember. You’ll also hear her favorite family traditions — including why Mortimer’s Christmas Manger was a must-read when her children were little and how the Finding Jesus doll can become a beautiful alternative to Santa or Elf on the Shelf.

Whether you’re a busy stay-at-home mom or a homeschooling mama trying to keep your focus on Jesus this December, this episode will help you trade the holiday hustle for holy moments. 🌟

✨ Listen in for:

How to simplify Christmas without losing the magic
Meaningful family traditions that point kids to Jesus
Practical ways to reduce stress and increase joy this season
Encouragement for weary Christian moms

💫 Mentioned in this episode:

Finding Jesus Doll - https://seekhimfirst.com/ASHLEE
Mortimer’s Christmas Manger by Karma Wilson - https://amzn.to/4qSRCCW

👉 Tune in weekly for encouragement, faith-filled routines, and real talk about Christian motherhood.

70. Nourishing Your Child’s Gifts Aug 15, 2025

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God has designed all of us for a purpose. He has equipped us with strengths that can be used for his kingdom. So how do we nurture these gifts in our children? Join today’s episode to learn how speaking life over your child can lead them into a life of joy and purpose.

69. Friday Favorites - Great books, delicious meals, and inspiration for adding beauty in your home Aug 15, 2025

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On this episode of Friday Favorites, we’ll dive in to some great books for kids, clean movies my family loves, tools that spark beauty in our day, and more. Come sit with me, friend, as we chat about things that create fun and memories in the home! Balsamic chicken thighs - https://www.pure-flavor.com/recipe/tomato-balsamic-chicken/

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