Balance For Working Christian Moms | Faith, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Time Management, Mom Guilt, Overwhelm, Spiritual Growth, Christian Motherhood,

About Balance For Working Christian Moms | Faith, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Time Management, Mom Guilt, Overwhelm, Spiritual Growth, Christian Motherhood,

Welcome to Balance for Working Christian Moms the podcast for ambitious women who are tired of succeeding everywhere except in their own souls. I’m Latosha Crawford, Christ Follower, wife, mom, attorney, speaker, and a woman who understands what it feels like to hold everything together on the outside while quietly feeling stretched thin on the inside. This podcast was created for high-performing Christian women navigating careers, marriage, motherhood, faith, purpose, and the pressure to “do it all” without losing themselves in the process. Here, we have honest conversations about faith, family, fitness, finances, fulfilling work, boundaries, burnout, healing, and becoming the woman God actually called you to be not just the woman everyone else needs you to be. You’ll leave each episode encouraged, challenged, equipped, and reminded that balance is not perfection it’s alignment. If you’ve ever felt exhausted from constantly pouring into everyone else while struggling to stay connected to yourself and God, this space was created for you. Because God did not call you to spend your whole life surviving. He called you to live with purpose, peace, and balance.

Publisher

Latosha Crawford- Wife, Mom, Attorney, Motivational Speaker & Life Coach

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 May 2026

Latest episode

12 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Sept 2026

   Episode 14: Working Mom Guilt: How to Stop Feeling Like You're Failing Everyone

   Do you feel guilty at work because you’re missing time with your children, then distracted at home because you’re thinking about work? When marriage, motherhood, career, and ministry all need your attention, it can feel like you’re falling short everywhere. Friend, guilt is a feeling, not a verdict. In this episode of Balance for Working Christian Moms, Latosha Crawford shares biblical encouragement and practical ways to evaluate working mom guilt, release unrealistic expectations, and choose peace over pressure. Through Romans 8:1, Colossians 3:23, and the adaptability principle in the BALANCE framework, we explore how to take responsibility where change is needed without calling yourself a failure.

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   29 Aug 2026

   Episode 13: Easy Meal Prep for Busy Moms: Save Money and Teach Kids to Cook

   Learn a simple meal prep system for busy working moms that saves money, reduces food waste, and teaches children valuable cooking skills. In this episode, Latosha Crawford shares how her Southern roots shaped her love of food and how meal preparation helps her family create balance while managing work, school, ministry, and family responsibilities. Discover how to shop for versatile ingredients, prepare fruits and vegetables in advance, use fresh and frozen foods wisely, and find creative recipes. Latosha also explains how Proverbs 21:5 connects thoughtful planning with wise stewardship and how Deuteronomy 6 encourages parents to teach their children through the ordinary rhythms of family life. You will leave with a practical meal prep challenge: choose five versatile ingredients, plan three simple meals, and schedule 30 to 60 minutes to prepare ingredients with your children. SCRIPTURES REFERENCED Proverbs 21:5Deuteronomy 6 LISTENER ACTION STEP Choose five versatile ingredients your family enjoys. Plan three simple meals using those ingredients. Then schedule 30 to 60 minutes after grocery shopping to prepare what you can and give each child an age-appropriate task. SEARCH QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERS How can busy working moms make meal prep easier? How can meal planning save money on groceries? How can families reduce food waste? What ingredients can be used to prepare several different meals? How can I teach my children to cook? What does the Bible say about planning and wise stewardship? How can Christian moms create balance through practical household systems?

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   29 Aug 2026

   Episode 12: It's Not Too Late: A Grace Filled September Reset

   Did summer pass by before you accomplished everything on your list? As September approaches, it can be easy to focus on unfinished goals and enter the new season feeling behind, discouraged, or defeated. Friend, it is not too late! In this episode, Latosha Crawford encourages busy Christian working moms to stop measuring their worth by their productivity. You will learn how to honestly evaluate your summer without shame, recognize what God has already helped you accomplish, and prayerfully choose one priority for the month ahead. This is not about resurrecting your entire summer goal list or forcing yourself into another exhausting routine. It is about releasing unnecessary pressure, allowing God to direct your plans, and taking one faithful step at the pace of grace. In this episode, you will learn: • Why an unfinished goal does not make you a failure• How to recognize and celebrate God’s faithfulness• A simple process for choosing one God-led priority• Why obedience matters more than impressive activity September does not have to be the month when your summer goals officially die. It can be the month when you simplify, reset, and move forward with peace, purpose, and obedience. SCRIPTURES REFERENCED Psalm 127:1Philippians 1:61 Samuel 15:22 KEYWORDS AND SEARCH TAGS Christian working moms, Christian motherhood, work life balance, faith and productivity, September reset, back-to-school routine, Christian goal setting, overcoming mom guilt, biblical encouragement for women, grace over grind, peace over pressure, trusting God with your plans, Christian women podcast, purpose-driven living, faith and family, Latosha Crawford

4. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Episode 11: Stop Sitting on the Vision: 3 Faith-Filled Steps to Move From Comfort to Obedience

   Have you been praying about a God-given dream—but delaying the next step because life is already full? As working Christian women, wives, and mothers, it is easy to remain with what feels comfortable and familiar. We are balancing careers, children, marriages, ministries, homes, and countless responsibilities. When God gives us another idea, assignment, or dream, we may tell ourselves that we do not have the time, resources, or complete plan to pursue it. But sometimes “later” is simply fear dressed up as wisdom. In this special birthday episode, Latosha reflects on the difference between gratitude and complacency and shares three practical, faith-filled steps to help you move from comfort to obedience: Write the vision and make it plain. Pray for wisdom—and take the next actionable step. Create faith-based SMART goals that are sacrificial, mission-minded, actionable, rooted in God, and time-bound. You do not need to understand the entire journey before you begin. God may only illuminate your next step. Whether He is leading you to schedule an appointment, create an estate plan, improve your health, start a business, return to school, launch a ministry, or finally use a gift you have buried, consistent obedience can move you forward. You have not missed your opportunity. Write the vision, trust God, and take one faithful step today. Scripture referenced Habakkuk 2:2 Genesis 12:1–4 Exodus 4:10–16 1 Samuel 17 Matthew 25:14–30

5. 

   9 Jul 2026

   Episode 10 How to Honor Your Parents as an Adult without Losing Boundaries

   Honoring your parents and protecting your home aren't competing commands. A biblical look at what honor really means and what it doesn't. In this episode, we open God's Word to unpack: Why honor and obedience are not the same command (and why that distinction matters for adults) What biblical honor does — and does NOT — require of you How to teach your children to honor grandparents without letting confusion creep into your home's authority Why discernment matters, even with parents who love you well Simple communication tools to stop resentment before it starts How Jesus modeled grace and truth together — honoring people while still saying no This isn't an episode about "difficult parents." It's an episode about what honor actually means — so you can walk in it with clarity instead of guilt. Scripture referenced: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16, Ephesians 6:1–4

6. 

   22 Jun 2026

   Episode 9 How to Honor Your Husband and Create More Peace in Your Home

   In this special Father's Day episode, Latosha Crawford shares three simple practices that have helped create a healthier, more peaceful marriage: praying for your husband, expressing daily gratitude, and choosing encouragement over constant criticism. Discover how honoring the men in our lives can transform not only our relationships but also our own sense of peace and balance. This week, take the 7-day challenge and watch what God does in your heart, your home, and your marriage.

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   19 Jun 2026

   Episode 8 Is It Ambition or Assignment? How Working Christian Moms Can Stop Striving and Follow God’s Plan

   Episode Subtitle How to tell the difference between selfish ambition and a God-given assignment. Episode Description Are you controlling your calendar, or is your calendar controlling you? Are you so busy getting things done that you have forgotten why you started in the first place? In this episode of Balance for Working Christian Moms, Latosha Crawford helps you examine the difference between ambition and assignment. Ambition often begins with what we want, what we can accomplish, and how hard we can strive. Assignment begins with what God has called us to do and requires us to rely on His strength, wisdom, and direction. If you have been feeling overloaded, stretched thin, disconnected from your family, or unsure whether your current pace is producing peace or pressure, this episode will help you pause and ask an important question: Is this ambition, or is this assignment? Using Proverbs 16:3, Philippians 1:21, Jeremiah 29:11, and the Balance Framework, this episode encourages working Christian moms to surrender their plans to God, seek the Holy Spirit before saying yes, and pursue excellence without slipping into striving. You do not have to gain the title, the salary, or the recognition at the cost of your peace, your family, your health, or your relationship with Christ. God’s assignment may still require sacrifice, but it will also keep you anchored in Him.

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   16 Jun 2026

   Episode 7 Why Fitness Discipline Feels So Hard When You’re Already Tired

   Has your physical health gradually taken a backseat since you became a wife, a mother, or stepped into a demanding career? Perhaps you keep telling yourself that you will start exercising when work slows down, your children become more independent, or life feels less overwhelming. Or maybe you have started working out and making healthier choices, but the results are not coming as quickly as you expected and now you are questioning whether your effort is even worth it. In this episode of Balance for Working Christian Moms, Latosha Crawford shares why fitness discipline can feel so difficult when you are already mentally, physically, and emotionally tired. Through her personal fitness journey and biblical encouragement, Latosha explains how to distinguish between genuine exhaustion and the natural discomfort of getting started. You will learn why the scale does not tell the complete story of your progress, how to create a fitness commitment that fits your current season, and why caring for your body is an act of stewardship not punishment. You do not have to transform your entire life this week. You simply need to identify your next faithful step. In this episode, you will learn: • Why being tired does not necessarily mean you are lazy• How to recognize when your body needs recovery and when your mind is resisting discomfort• Why delayed results do not mean your effort is being wasted• How negative self-talk can prevent you from discovering what your body can do• Why strength, energy, mobility, endurance, and consistency are meaningful forms of progress• How to build a fitness routine that is challenging but sustainable• Why caring for your body helps equip you for your family, career, ministry, and calling Scriptures referenced: Galatians 6:91 Corinthians 6:19–20 Your challenge this week is to choose one realistic commitment to your physical health—something you can honor even during a demanding week. Listen to your body. Give yourself grace. Adjust when necessary. But do not abandon yourself. You are not merely working toward a smaller body. You are building a stronger life. If this episode encouraged or challenged you, share it with another working mom who is ready to choose peace over pressure.

9. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Episode 6: Building a Realistic Rhythm with God: Quiet Time for Busy Christian Moms

   The morning keeps getting away from you. In Episode 6, Latosha shares a realistic, season-flexible faith rhythm including her simple 5-minute framework for busy Christian working moms.

10. 

    5 Jun 2026

    Episode 5: The Hidden Cost of Doing It All — Burnout, Boundaries & Biblical Rest for the Working Christian Mom

    In Episode 5 of Balanced & Working Christian Mom, Latosha Crawford — wife, mother, attorney, motivational speaker, and life coach — shares her personal story of taking vacation days just to deep-clean her house, the moment her body started breaking down from chronic stress, and what scripture actually says about the way so many Christian women are living. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the most capable women are often the last ones anyone checks on — including themselves What chronic overload costs you in your health, your relationships, and your walk with God The biblical difference between serving and striving — and how to tell which one is driving you What the story of Mary and Martha reveals about presence vs. productivity How to build community and stop confusing independence with strength 4 Practical Tools to Release Pressure and Walk in Peace

11. 

    26 May 2026

    Episode 4: Running on Empty - How to Stop Surviving and Start Living for God

    Episode 4: Running on Empty How to Stop Surviving and Start Living for God For years, Latosha Crawford lived in perpetual motion building a legal career, raising young children, managing marriage, chasing goals, and doing everything success was supposed to look like from the outside. But beneath the accomplishments, she was spiritually, emotionally, and physically exhausted. In this deeply personal episode of Balance for Working Christian Moms, Latosha shares how the events of 2020  including practicing criminal defense law in downtown Minneapolis during the aftermath of the Murder of George Floyd tragedy while navigating motherhood and career pressures during the pandemic  forced her to confront a difficult truth: she had been running on empty for years without even realizing it. This episode is for the woman who appears strong on the outside but feels depleted on the inside. In this conversation, we discuss: Living in survival mode without recognizing it The spiritual and emotional cost of constant busyness Reconnecting with God through stillness, prayer, fasting, and obedience Evaluating whether your life aligns with God’s purpose or personal ambition Why balance requires intentionality, wisdom, and surrender How to stop wearing “busy” like a badge of honor Through the wisdom of Book of Psalms and Proverbs, Latosha shares how God redirected her priorities, marriage, finances, career, and spiritual life when she finally slowed down long enough to listen. If you’ve been pouring into everyone else while neglecting your own soul, this episode will encourage you to stop surviving and start living for God with greater purpose, peace, obedience, and intention. “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 #BalanceForWorkingChristianMoms #RunningOnEmpty #ChristianPodcast #WorkingChristianMom #FaithAndFamily #LiveForGod #PeaceOverPressure #PurposeAndBalance #WomenOfFaith #LatoshaCrawford

12. 

    11 May 2026

    Episode 1 When You Are Doing It All But, Losing Yourself

13. 

    11 May 2026

    Episode 3 - Shopping Cart Full: Breaking the Impulse Spending Cycle

    Episode Title: Shopping Cart Full: Breaking the Impulse Spending Cycle Episode Description: Have you ever convinced yourself you needed something — only to realize later it was just a moment of stress, boredom, or emotional exhaustion speaking? In this episode, Latosha Crawford gets real about her own impulse spending journey — Amazon boxes at the door every day, overflowing closets, and a growing income that somehow never felt like enough. She unpacks the truth behind impulse spending: it's not really about the stuff, it's about the void. Drawing from Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 13:22, and the wisdom of the Proverbs 31 woman, Latosha shares how intentional stewardship of your finances is an act of faith — and how breaking the cycle creates more peace, more margin, and more capacity to be generous. In this episode, you'll learn: Why impulse spending is a spiritual issue, not just a budget problem 3 practical shifts to stop spending impulsively and start stewarding intentionally How letting things "sit in your cart" can save you thousands What becomes possible when you stop filling the void with stuff This week's challenge: Write your grocery list before you go to the store, let your online cart sit for 2–3 days, and before buying anything new — look at what you already have. Key Scriptures: Hebrews 13:5 Proverbs 13:22 Matthew 16:26 Keywords/Tags: impulse spending, Christian finances, budgeting for moms, faith and money, Proverbs 31 woman, stewardship, working Christian moms, financial freedom, Christian women, peace over pressure, biblical finances, generosity, contentment Episode Number: 3 Podcast: Balance for Working Christian Moms Host: Latosha Crawford — wife, mother, attorney, and motivational life coach & speaker Call to Action: Share this episode with a working Christian mom who needs this reminder. Subscribe and leave a 5-star review to help more women find the show.

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    11 May 2026

    Episode 2: Is Your Tone Hurting Your Marriage? How the Holy Spirit Corrects Us

    Episode Title: Is Your Tone Hurting Your Marriage? How the Holy Spirit Corrects Us Episode Description: Have you ever responded to your spouse and immediately felt a gentle nudge that said, that wasn't quite right? In this episode of Balance for Working Christian Moms, Latosha Crawford gets vulnerable about a moment in her own kitchen where the Holy Spirit lovingly corrected her tone and what that revealed about how we speak to the people we love most. We dive into Proverbs 15:1  "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" and explore why the more comfortable we become in our marriages, the more careless we can be with our words. Latosha walks through the BALANCE framework to help you examine your communication, check yourself in the moment, and grow in how you love your husband well. Whether you've been married 2 years or 22, this episode will meet you right where you are. In this episode: Why comfort in marriage can lead to careless communication What the Holy Spirit's gentle correction looks like in everyday moments How Colossians 4:6 sets the standard for gracious speech Practical ways to pause, reflect, and respond with more grace Why humility in marriage is a sign of maturity, not weakness Key Scriptures: Proverbs 15:1 Colossians 4:6 John 14:26 Tags/Keywords: Christian marriage, Christian wife, tone in marriage, Holy Spirit conviction, gracious speech, biblical marriage advice, working Christian moms, marriage communication, Proverbs 15, Balance for Working Christian Moms, Latosha Crawford, faith and family, Christian podcast for women Episode Category: Christianity · Marriage & Family · Self-Improvement Show Notes CTA: Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a wife who needs this reminder today. Choose peace over pressure — it can start today.

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    11 May 2026

    Episode 0: Trailer Your Journey From Pressure To Peace Starts Here

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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