Bible, Women & Bathrobes

About Bible, Women & Bathrobes

Are you a Christian woman who senses God calling you to something greater, but aren’t sure where to start? Welcome to the Arise, Women of God podcast—a weekly show designed for women of faith who want to step into their divine calling and do it God’s way, God-Strong. This show is for women of faith who want to grow in their walk with Christ, embrace their purpose, and connect with like-minded believers. Each week, join Women Warriors of Light as we share inspiring stories of courageous women—both from the Bible and today—who heard God’s voice and chose to say yes, even when it felt hard or uncertain. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and practical devotionals, you’ll receive encouragement, actionable steps, and spiritual insight to help you follow God’s promptings in your own life. What you’ll discover: • Real inspirational stories from women of faith who’ve walked the path before you • Spiritual insight rooted in Scripture, the teachings of Jesus Christ and biblical heroines • Actionable steps to pursue your God-given purpose • Warm, relatable conversations about faith and daily life • A vibrant Christian community ready to support and uplift you Whether you’re looking for clarity in your calling, strength to keep going, or simply a place to belong, this podcast is your cozy corner for faith, fellowship, and empowerment. Subscribe now for weekly episodes on Christian encouragement, women’s ministry, and spiritual growth. Share with a friend who’s seeking a faith-filled community and practical steps for living out her purpose. Tagline: Do it God’s Way, God-Strong! #ChristianWomen #FaithPodcast #WomenOfFaith #ChristianCommunity #SpiritualGrowth #GodsCalling #WomenWarriorsOfLight Note: Episodes 1–87 were originally released under the title “Bible, Women & Bathrobes.” You’ll find the same heart for faith, sisterhood, and biblical empowerment—just under a new name. The journey continues as Arise, Women of God!

Publisher

Women Warriors of Light

Category

education · history · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Apr 2024

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

308 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   How to Explain Mom Burnout to Husband

   Summary Have you ever desperately wondered how to explain mom burnout to husband without it turning into a fight? If you are drowning in exhaustion and holding back tears, hearing your sweet husband ask, "What can I do to help?" can actually make you feel angry! Why? Because assigning him a task just feels like one more chore on your already overflowing clipboard. It is a lonely, frustrating place to be in a marriage because you do not want to nag, but you desperately need your husband to understand the invisible load you are carrying. In this highly tactical episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson tackles the marital translation gap! Men usually want to fix the problem, but they simply cannot see the invisible mental load that women carry. We explore why prayer and timing (Ecclesiastes 4) are the absolute first steps before you open your mouth. Then, Tamara shares five brilliant "man-translation analogies"—using sports, computers, cars, and corporate departments—to explain your mental exhaustion in a language your husband will instinctively understand. You will also learn the "Golden Rule of Delegating," why biting your tongue over how he loads the dishwasher is essential to your recovery, and how our Savior Jesus Christ can soften both of your hearts to move forward as true yoke-bearers today! Episode Takeaways The Corporate Project Manager Analogy: Tell him: "When you ask 'how can I help?', you are acting like an eager assistant. But delegating is just another chore on my clipboard! I don't need an assistant; I need you to completely take over a department (like the 'Bedtime Department') so it is off my clipboard." The IT Analogy (RAM vs. Hard Drive): Tell him: "It's not that my hard drive is full; my RAM is maxed out with 45 background applications running (schedules, meals, etc.). When a computer's RAM is at 100%, even a tiny pop-up window—like you asking 'where are my keys?'—will crash the whole system." The Dead Cell Phone Analogy: Sometimes men don't understand why a 15-minute break isn't enough. Tell him: "My battery is at 1% and the screen is black. You know when a phone is so dead that plugging it in for 10 minutes won't even turn the screen on? A quick trip to the grocery store isn't enough; I need an uninterrupted overnight charge." The Golden Rule of Delegating: When your husband steps up to take over a load, do NOT criticize how he does it! If he loads the dishwasher wrong or dresses the toddler in mismatched clothes, bite your tongue and let it go. Done is better than perfect! Reflection Questions Which of the five "man-translation analogies" (Corporate Manager, IT, Car Mechanic, Cell Phone, or Sports) do you think your husband would understand best? Do you struggle with the "Golden Rule of Delegating" by criticizing how your husband does a chore, and how can you practice letting go of perfectionism this week? Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-10. Before you approach your husband about your burnout, how can you use prayer to ask the Holy Ghost to prepare both of your hearts? Resources Mentioned Free Resource: The Mom's Burnout Reset Guide: Trading Survival Mode for Christ-Centered Peace downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/the-moms-burnout-reset-guide (https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/the-moms-burnout-reset-guide) Host Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-explain-mom-burnout-to-husband (https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-explain-mom-burnout-to-husband)

2. 

   31 Oct 2026

   How to Fix Mom Burnout

   Summary Have you ever found yourself desperately searching for how to fix Mom Burnout? When we hit the wall of exhaustion, highly capable Christian women often treat themselves like broken appliances. We think if we just tweak our schedules, wake up an hour earlier, or find the perfect organizational formula, we can fix the problem and stop inconveniencing everyone around us. But my sister, you are not a machine to be fixed; you are a vessel to be surrendered to Jesus Christ! In this deeply encouraging episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and licensed clinical social worker Wendi Christensen tackle the frustration of trying to "fix" our maternal depletion. Tamara shares a hilarious and vulnerable story about her early days as a perfectionist and control freak, while Wendi opens up about the deep childhood triggers behind her own "rage monster." We also dive into the Old Testament story of Naaman (2 Kings 5) to learn why God often bypasses our pride and offers simple, humbling solutions rather than grand, complicated miracles. Tune in to learn how to let go of the illusion of control, seek wise counsel without shame, and take the small baby steps required to find lasting peace. Episode Takeaways You Are Not a Broken Machine: Stop treating yourself like an appliance that needs a 10-step organizational masterclass to repair. You are a vessel to be surrendered to God. Surrender the Illusion of Control: Burnout often manifests as intense anger when our illusion of control is pushed to the limit. Letting go of perfectionism—like choosing to ignore a crumpled paper on the floor—is a necessary step toward healing. The Humbling Fix (2 Kings 5): Just like Naaman wanted a grand miracle for his leprosy but was told to simply wash in a muddy river, God's answer to your burnout might be simple and deeply humbling. It might look like taking a nap, leaving laundry in the basket, or finally going to therapy. Asking for Help is Not a Failure: Getting outside help—whether that means seeing a doctor to test for postpartum depression or simply asking a friend to sit on your couch for 30 minutes so you can go buy a soda—is an act of holy stewardship. Reflection Questions Are you currently treating yourself like a "broken machine" that just needs a better schedule, or a vessel that needs to be surrendered to God? Think about Naaman in 2 Kings 5. What is a "simple, humbling fix" (like taking a nap or letting the laundry sit) that God might be asking you to do today instead of a grand life overhaul? When you feel out of control, do you turn that frustration inward as guilt and shame, or do you reach out for professional and spiritual help? Resources Mentioned Free Resource: The Mom's Burnout Reset Guide: Trading Survival Mode for Christ-Centered Peace downloadable pdf here: (https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/the-moms-burnout-reset-guide (https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/the-moms-burnout-reset-guide) Host & Guest Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Wendi Christensen @wendichristensencounseling Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-fix-mom-burnout (https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-fix-mom-burnout)

3. 

   29 Oct 2026

   How to Get Out of Mom Burnout

   Summary Have you ever felt completely trapped in a dark pit of burnout, fantasizing about a total rescue? Maybe you imagine winning the lottery to hire a full-time maid or running away to a quiet hotel for a month by yourself just to sleep! It is completely normal to want a massive exit strategy when the walls feel like they are closing in, but today we are going to pivot from that false rescue fantasy. If you are desperately asking how to recover from mom burnout, you are in the exact right place. In this highly tactical episode of the Arise Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson reveals how God actually delivers us out of the pit—line upon line, one small step at a time! We look at the story of Peter sinking in the waves in Matthew 14 to see that Jesus doesn't expect a drowning woman to fix her entire schedule in one day. Deliverance simply requires reaching your hand up for the first small lifeline. Tamara also shares fascinating medical research on why walking in the woods physically cools down the "mom rage" center of your brain (the amygdala), and she unpacks her exact prayerful method for clearing a schedule: The Not-To-Do List! Tune in to learn how to drop the heavy rocks you were never meant to carry, graciously say "no" without guilt, and walk hand-in-hand back to the boat with our Savior Jesus Christ. Episode Takeaways The Rescue Fantasy vs. Reality (Matthew 14): When you are drowning in burnout, you don't have the energy for a massive life overhaul. Like Peter sinking in the waves, God doesn't expect you to swim to the boat on your own strength. He just asks you to reach up for the first lifeline so you can walk back together. Don't Despise Small Things (Zechariah 4:10): If your backpack is filled with 50 heavy rocks, taking out just one minor obligation today doesn't immediately make the backpack feel empty—but it is one rock lighter! Dropping one rock a day eventually empties your entire load. The Not-To-Do List: Empty your brain onto paper and prayerfully run your obligations through five filters: Automate (like bill pay), Delegate (who else can make dinner?), Eliminate, Change (can we reduce this?), and Keep (what are the absolute essentials?). Saying No Without Guilt: Every time you say "no" to an outside demand, you are saying "yes" to your physical healing and your family's peace! Use this gracious script: "I'm so honored you asked me, but my family requires my full bandwidth right now, so I have to say no." Reflection Questions What "heavy rock" or obligation are you currently carrying in your backpack that God is gently nudging you to eliminate or delegate this week? Do you tend to despise "small things" (like dropping just one minor task) because you feel like you need a massive, total life overhaul to heal? Have you ever felt guilty for saying "no" to a good thing (like volunteering), and how does viewing that "no" as a "yes" to your physical healing change your perspective? Resources Mentioned Free Resource: The Mom's Burnout Reset Guide: Trading Survival Mode for Christ-Centered Peace downloadable pdf here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/the-moms-burnout-reset-guide (https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/the-moms-burnout-reset-guide) The Forest Walk Brain Study: Sudimac, S., Sale, V., & Kühn, S. (2022). How nature nurtures: Amygdala activity decreases as the result of a one-hour walk in nature. Molecular Psychiatry. Read the full study here (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01720-6). Host Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson Transcript https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-get-out-of-mom-burnout (https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-get-out-of-mom-burnout)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings