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M Is for Mama Podcast

Abbie Halberstadt

On the M is for Mama Podcast, you’ll hear encouragement for all things motherhood, practical helps and systems to help you thrive in your home from day to day, funny, relatable kid-stories, examinations of what the Bible has to say about cultural issues, and so much more!

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Episode 110: Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms (A Chat...

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2025/08/06

We are back with season 3 of the M is for Mama Podcast and kicking it off with a great podcast full of helpful tips with KyAnn Molina from Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms.Whether you have a good routine that could use a few tweaks or feel like you’re drowning in daily tasks with no rescue in sight, we’ve got encouragement for you! We chat gospel-centered encouragement and vision as well as doable, boots-on the-ground ideas that can help you move from operating in burnout to feeling confident that

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00:29:03

Ep. 108: You Bet Your Stretch Marks

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2025/05/28

In our last show before we take a break for summer 2025, we chat about the final book in the M Is for Mama trilogy: You Bet Your Stretch Marks. I reveal where the title came from, why it’s countercultural to the common narrative about “worth it” in motherhood and flesh out what it means to have a “tiger-striped soul.”Be sure to pre-order You Bet Your Stretch Marks (link below) for all the stories, Scripture, and lessons learned. But in the meantime, enjoy this preview + pep talk all rolled into

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00:42:42

Ep. 107: WWKW (MAY 2025–The Birds and the Bees,...

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2025/05/21

Welcome to our monthly installment of me answering your burning questions on long-form here on the podcast. Today’s episode tackles topics I get asked about every single week (like prepping for adding a new baby to your clan and how to talk to your children about sex) and one I’ve NEVER received (“should I attend a divorce party?”).As always, the goal is the ground every answer in God’s Word (and common sense: NO divorce parties). Enjoy! Want to Submit a Question? Email Me at

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Ep. 106: A Life Catch-up (Hawaii, New Cars, Baking...

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2025/05/14

We are in a whirlwind season of finishing school, taking trips, meeting deadlines, and transitioning to different vehicles. It’s good stuff, but it can feel like a lot all at once. So today, we’re doing a good ol’ brain dump of all things life lately in the Halberstadt household to get you up to speed. Enjoy! Sponsor Info:Voetberg Music AcademyCheck Out Voetberg Music Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Code: misformama20Mentions:Mother's Day Eclairs (We

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Ep. 105: Jesus Over Pity Parties (A Chat with Laura...

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2025/04/30

In this episode, my friend and fellow mom + author, Laura Wifler, and I dig into a plethora of motherhood topics from a biblical perspective—listening to the Lord for direction in our callings, grief in unmet expectations, struggles which are hard but not bad, and even those which are hard and bad.Through it all, a central theme emerges: We are not victims of our circumstances, and Christ did not rise from the dead for us to wallow in our troubles—real and heavy though they are. Or, to put it more

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Ep. 104: WWKW (April 2025)

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2025/04/23

We’re back with the fan-favorite monthly install of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday in which listeners submit questions, and I answer in longer form than my usual WWKW slides on Instagram allow.Today’s show centers around 2 themes that emerged from the questions submitted: outward appearance and earning an income from home. As always, I strive to approach every topic from a “what does the Bible say” approach, and neither of this week’s topics is an exception. God’s Word has plenty to say about both how

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00:53:27

Ep. 103: Christians and Fertility (A Chat with Pastor...

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2025/04/16

In this episode, we dive right back into the deep waters of “Christians and Fertility” with a continued goal of bringing this topic under the magnifying glass of Scripture and historical Christianity. We both truly believe that when the goal is to say, “What does God’s Word say about this,” we will receive wisdom and conviction that is timely and effective. As we tackle topics like surrogacy and “family planning,” we hope this conversation sparks thoughtful consideration and an ultimate desire to

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Ep. 102: Christians and Fertility (A Chat with Pastor...

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2025/04/09

In this episode, Pastor Wit and I tackle one of my most requested topics: How to approach issues like childbearing, birth control, infertility, IVF, and so much more from a biblical perspective. Our goal is to equip, encourage, and exhort fellow believers to think about each of these topics from a place of prioritizing God’s Word, rather than cultural influences or man’s wisdom. We pray this episode is a useful tool to every Christian who finds him/herself grappling with how to approach fertility

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00:40:14

Ep. 101: 100 Mom Things (Part 2)

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2025/04/02

We’re diving back with part 2 of our 100 Things for Moms episode in honor of 100 WHOLE episodes of M Is for Mama (can’t believe it!).In this one, we tackle top 10 snacks, dinners, habits I find helpful, and much more, My goal with these episodes is to show you how many ways there are to do motherhood well, not to tell you, you should only do it like I do. I hope you’ll be encouraged to look for ways that work well for you and your family. Sponsor Info:Voetberg Music AcademyCheck Out Voetberg Music

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00:52:42

Ep. 100: One Hundred Mom Things (Part 1)

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2025/03/27

As I contemplated the milestone of filming 100 episodes for a podcast that, 10 years ago, I couldn’t have even fathomed making even one episode for, I knew I wanted to pack as much value for moms as I could into one show. To that end, you will find my favorite Bible verses, top 10 family meals, things I would let go, hills I’ll die on, and so much more. Consider this your handy-dandy reference episode for the top 100 things I prioritize in our home daily.Enjoy! Sponsor Info:Summit MinistriesFind Out

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01:36:51

Ep. 99: Keepers of the Home (A Chat with My Pastor’s...

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2025/03/19

In this episode, Jenn Witmer (Wit’s wife!), and I tunnel deep into the rabbit hole of feminism, the “tradwife” movement, and what it truly means to be given the responsibility of being the keeper of our homes. Along the way, we examine what God’s Word has to say about our roles at home as Christian women and why this standard must be our guide, regardless of how loud the voices of our world become. We also tackle the myth of a one-size-fits-all approach to domestic responsibility—priorities

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00:57:16

Ep. 98: It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn (A...

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2025/03/12

One of the biggest FAQs I receive weekly is how to tackle tough sexuality topics with our kids–one of the chief of which is pornography. Parents feel ill-equipped to handle this in an age-appropriate way. And yet, the world is more than eager to fill in the gaps and give our children images and words that aren’t appropriate for any age. In this episode, we tackle practical ways to equip parents with the tools they need to confidently address issues like what to do when being shown explicit images on

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00:36:03

Ep. 97: Lift Your Eyes (Motherhood Encouragement from...

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2025/03/05

If you’ve ever found yourself discouraged in motherhood and wondering where to look for help, today’s guest, Whitney Newby from Brighter Day Press, has written a Scripture-drenched devotional geared toward helping you answer that exact question. In this episode, we chat all things motherhood, including the fallacy of “doing it all” (nobody does) and how to change our mindset when we’re being bombarded by negativity from the world. Be encouraged that there is hope and purpose in those moments of

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00:53:26

Ep. 96: Motherhood Through the Ages (Finding Joy No...

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2025/02/26

One of my biggest FAQs is, “How do you survive and thrive when you have only littles?” Followed closely by, “How do you find balance and meet the needs of so many different ages when you’re mothering multiple stages?” And finally, “How do you adjust to being needed less and losing some of your primary role in your kids’ lives as they age?”Clearly, moms are hungry for solid principles on which to build their motherhood skills at every stage and age. While this episode is hardly an exhaustive study

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Ep. 95: A Very Eventful Valentine’s Day Weekend...

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2025/02/20

Shaun and I are not huge Valentine’s folks, although neither are we the type who grumble about “manufactured holidays” and “forced love.” We typically view the holiday as a reason to get special treats for our kids and sneak in a yummy meal together. This year, though, Shaun thought it would be fun to make it a weekend away. And it was! But also, parts of it weren’t. And there were plenty of opportunities to both learn from our mistakes and some rather unfortunate circumstances out of our control

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Ep. 94: WWKW February 2025

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2025/02/12

Welcome back to our monthly segment of Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday—Podcast Style, where you ask me questions, and I tackle as many as I can in an episode. In this episode, we address what personality I identify with most, how to overcome feelings of failure and hopelessness, what it means to be a lukewarm Christian, and so much more! I hope you'll be edified, encouraged, and, yes, at least a little but entertained by these Q&As! Enjoy! If You Would Like to Send

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Ep. 93: Facing the Future Without Fear (Encouragement...

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2025/02/05

Have you ever found yourself crippled with fear or indecision when faced with a major life change or the prospect of an unknown outcome? If so, join the club! The truth of the Christian life is we’re called to more than curling up in a ball of dread or allowing ourselves to get worked up in a tizzy of anxiety. On the contrary, the Bible makes it very clear that, though we don’t know the outcome of our futures, we do know the Outcome Determiner. And that is better. Be encouraged, friends, that you

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Ep. 92: Informed Consent and Medical Freedom (A Chat...

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2025/01/29

No matter on what side of the line you fall when it comes to issues like vaccines, birth protocols, hormonal contraceptives, and common pharmaceuticals, I hope we can all agree that knowing what the meds say about themselves is important to being able to make an informed decisions. This premise is the very foundation on which Alexandra has built her platform, Just The Inserts. Through her social media, free resources, and book, she urges consumers to read the inserts that accompany any

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00:40:06

Ep. 91: Whaddya Wanna Know Wednesday

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2025/01/22

We’re back with this month’s edition of WWKW where I answer all your burning questions from how I maintain daily energy to thoughts on natural family planning to—super niche!—a clear breakdown of the rules for “the kitchen” in pickleball. Hope you enjoy this little smorgasbord of topics! If You Would Like to Send Feedback: abbie@misformama.net Sponsor Info: Voetberg Music Academy Check out Voetberg Music Academy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Code: misformama20 Adel Natural

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00:21:14

Ep. 90: In Case You’re Starting 2025 With an Empty Tank

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2025/01/08

“New year, new you” has a catchy ring. But what if it’s not your reality?In this episode, I share some hard news from our family, as well as encourage you to find your strength in the Lord if 2025 already doesn’t feel like “your year,” or you feel like you’re still dragging the weight of sad circumstances from 2024 with you. Take heart, friends. The Lord is neither surprised by nor apathetic about your struggles. And His strength truly is made perfect in our weakness. If You Would Like to Send

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