How I met your Father: Walking with the Word

About How I met your Father: Walking with the Word

For many years, I heard the stories of the Word of God through others. But what we take from a story depends on who tells it — and what we are open to receive. This is a journey of spiritual and personal rediscovery, including stories from the Bible, Qur’an, the Torah, Hadith, and Midrash — and reflecting on the meanings they carry for real life. Alongside this, I sit with women in my life as we talk honestly about what has shaped us - faith, relationships, challenges, and how we’ve grown. If you’re ready for conversations that feel like voice notes to the soul, come join us.

Publisher

Martene

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Nov 2025

Latest episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Our Stories: Chats with Cristina - Big Moves, Brave Choices, and Becoming Who You Are

   In this episode, I sit down with Cristina for a conversation about life as an expat, the courage it takes to start over, and the quiet reality behind “big decisions” that change everything. We talk about what it means to leave familiar ground behind, how you grow into courage rather than wake up with it fully formed, and the moments that ask you to trust yourself before you feel fully ready. At the heart of it, we wonder what her 16-year-old self would think if she could see her now — the paths taken, the risks chosen, and the life that slowly came together through uncertainty, movement, and change. A conversation about bravery, but also about becoming. Keywords: expat life · big life decisions · courage and change · identity shifts · moving countries · women and independence · self-trust · personal growth · life transitions · becoming yourself · friendship conversations Music Credit: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

2. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Torah & Qur'an Stories: Why Pork? Part 2 – What Are the Actual Laws?

   Reading: Leviticus 11–14 · Deuteronomy 14 · Surah Al-Baqarah 2:173 · Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:3 · Surah Al-An'am 6:145 · Surah An-Nahl 16:115 In Part 2 of Why Pork?, we leave Mark 7 for a moment and return to the Torah and the Qur'an. What are the actual food laws? Why is pork specifically prohibited? Are there other interesting or surprising restrictions? And what do these texts seem to be trying to teach through something as ordinary as eating? As we read through the passages together, I reflect on identity, intention, discipline, and the strange beauty of slowing down enough to ask why we do the things we do. Because perhaps food was never just about food. And perhaps the question isn't really whether other people follow these laws or not. It's whether we are becoming more intentional with our words, our choices, and the lives we are building. KeywordsTorah and Qur'an · food laws · kosher and halal · why pork · Leviticus 11 · Deuteronomy 14 · Surah Al-Baqarah · Surah Al-Ma'idah · faith and daily life · spiritual growth · scripture reflections · intention and discipline Music Credithttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

3. 

   11 May 2026

   Our Stories: Chats with Mandie on Alignment and Becoming Who We Actually Are

   Conversations with Mandie: Life Stages, Letting Go, and Learning What Fits In this episode, I sit down with my soul-sister Mandie — one of those rare friendships that felt instant, grounding, and somehow right from the beginning. Together, we reflect on life stages, unexpected reinventions, relationships, and the often uncomfortable process of realizing that what we once wanted may not actually be what was healthiest for us. Mandie shares parts of her journey through unhealthy relationships, hard-earned growth, and what it has looked like to finally experience a healthier kind of love — one rooted less in survival and more in alignment. We also explore the tension so many women face between being highly capable at what they do and asking the deeper question: “But is this actually what I love?” From theatre, creativity, career pivots, family healing, self-worth, and redefining success, this episode opens space for honest conversation around what it means to evolve, choose differently, and trust ourselves more deeply. Together, we unpack: healthy love vs familiar dysfunction life transitions and identity shifts moving countries, careers, and priorities doing what you’re good at vs pursuing what genuinely lights you up healing family wounds and old patterns alignment, self-trust, and becoming This episode is for women who are: reevaluating relationships navigating career or identity changes learning that growth often means choosing differently questioning old definitions of success discovering that alignment sometimes requires letting go of what no longer fits Because sometimes the biggest transformation isn’t becoming someone new - maybe it’s just finally becoming who you were always meant to be. Key words / Hashtags: women rediscovering themselves · spiritual growth for women · healthy relationships · women’s healing journeys · emotional growth · self-worth · life transitions · career alignment · personal growth · friendship and healing · rebuilding identity · women supporting women · adulthood and transformation Music Credithttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

4. 

   9 May 2026

   Bible Stories & Big Questions: Why Pork? (Part 1)

   Reading: Mark 7:1–23 – Jesus, the Pharisees, ritual purity, Corban, and deeper questions around faith, tradition, and what truly matters Rules, Religion, and Why We’re Doing Any of This Anyway In this episode, we begin unpacking one of those oddly fascinating questions that can lead to much bigger conversations: Why pork? But rather than jumping straight into food laws, we start in Mark 7, where Jesus challenges the religious leaders of His time on ritual, tradition, and the deeper heart behind spiritual practice. Together, we explore what happens when faith becomes overly focused on outward appearances, inherited customs, or surface-level obedience — and what Jesus may have been inviting people to consider instead. This conversation opens space to reflect on whether ancient principles, rituals, and disciplines were meant to serve as burdens… or whether they may hold deeper wisdom about how to live well, love others, and build meaningful lives now. We read and think about: ritual vs intention religion vs genuine transformation the role of discipline in spiritual life how “what” we do and “why” we do it may both matter questions around food laws, purity, and purpose what faith can look like beyond performance This episode is for those who are: curious about spiritual traditions rethinking inherited beliefs exploring scripture with fresh eyes interested in faith as both practical and personal asking deeper questions about how belief shapes everyday life Because maybe this conversation isn’t really just about pork. Maybe it’s about the bigger story of how we live, why we believe what we believe, and what truly creates a good life. Keywords / Hashtags women rediscovering God · spiritual growth for women · why pork · Mark 7 explained · Jesus and the Pharisees · Bible reflections · faith and real life · food laws and religion · emotional healing · rebuilding faith · questioning religion · adult spirituality · practical faith · scripture conversations Music Credit https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

5. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Our stories: Chats with Raquelle on Being a New Mom, and Difficult Decisions

   Showing Up, New Motherhood, and the Strength We Don’t Always See In this episode, I sit down with Raquelle, a new mother navigating one of life’s biggest seasons - raising a child, making decisions that feel too heavy at times, and learning to trust herself along the way. We talk about what it means to show up as the mother you want to be, even when doubt creeps in, the future feels uncertain, and the weight of responsibility is real. Raquelle reflects on the quiet ways growth happens, the courage required to face difficult choices, and the faith it takes to believe in herself - even when the world seems messy or overwhelming. Together, we reflect on: making decisions that shape both her and her child’s life learning to trust herself while holding space for uncertainty moments of doubt, resilience, and personal growth what it truly means to show up, even when it’s hard This episode is for women who are: navigating new responsibilities learning to trust themselves in moments of uncertaintydiscovering the strength in showing up faithfully day after day finding courage in the quiet, unseen work of growth and motherhoodKeywords / Hashtagswomen rediscovering themselves · spiritual growth for women · motherhood and faith · showing up · resilience · personal growth · emotional healing · women’s journeys · courage in uncertainty · trusting yourself · adult women and spirituality Music Credithttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/⁠ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

6. 

   29 Mar 2026

   Bible & Qur’an Stories: Whatever Happened to Hagar in the End?

   Showing Up, Surrender, and Hagar’s Legacy In this episode, we sit with the story of Hagar/Hājar - a woman who didn’t know how the future would unfold, who didn’t know how her choices would shape history, and yet, by surrendering and taking the next right action, she changed everything. She saved herself, her son Ishmael/Ismāʿīl, and helped lay the foundations of Mecca, one of the most sacred places in the world. Reading: Genesis 15–17, 21 · Galatians 4:21–31 · Qur’an Surah 14:37; 2:125–127; 2:158 · Hadith & Midrash Reflections We read her story across traditions: Genesis tells us of survival in the wilderness and a God who sees and provides. The Qur’an places her in a barren valley, where faith, movement, and endurance bring life-giving water. Midrash and Hadith fill in silences — her dignity, courage, and strength — reminding us that showing up and doing the next right thing can create history. I reflect on my own season as I reflect on instructions from a few months ago which I followed without knowing how it would unfold (and still don't know the full extent - but that is the point.. faith in the 'more to be revealed ;). Hagar’s story reminds me that all we can do is show up as the women we want to be, take the next right action, and trust the process. Faith without action, without showing up, is meaningless. Reflecting on: showing up for ourselves and others even when the future is uncertain doing the next right thing, even when the path is unclear how small, faithful actions ripple far beyond what we can see finding courage and clarity in hindsight the quiet truth that growth often looks like uncertainty while it’s happening This episode is for women who are: learning to trust themselves in uncertainty realizing the impact of faithful action over perfection embracing the unseen ways their choices shape the world discovering that survival, courage, and surrender are sacred Texts ReferencedBible: Genesis 15–17 – Promise, covenant, and context Genesis 21 – Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness Galatians 4:21–31 – Paul’s allegory of Hagar and Sarah Qur’an: Surah 14:37 – Ibrahim’s prayer for his family in the barren valley Surah 2:125–127 – Ibrahim and Ismāʿīl raising the foundations of the House Surah 2:158 – Safa and Marwah, linked to Hājar’s search for water Hadith: Hājar given to Sarah by the Egyptian ruler Hājar running between Safa and Marwah The emergence of Zamzam and God’s provision Midrash: Hagar as Egyptian nobility Reflections on her dignity, exile, and survival Keywords / Hashtagswomen rediscovering God · spiritual growth for women · Bible and Qur’an stories · Hagar · Hājar · showing up · surrender and faith · survival and growth · emotional healing · women’s faith journey · rebuilding faith · scripture reflections · adult women and spirituality · courage under uncertainty · faith with action Music Credit⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/⁠ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

7. 

   8 Jan 2026

   Our Stories: Chats with Crissy about Things We Don’t Deserve - and Learning What We Do

   Conversations with Crissy: Friendship, Timing, and Building a New Life After Hurt In this episode, I sit down with Crissy, a friend (now sister) I met in Taiwan - two women from very different cultures and backgrounds, brought together at exactly the right moment. At the time, neither of us knew how much the other truly needed the friendship we were stepping into. We talk about how we met, how connection can feel ordinary at first, and how God quietly places people in our lives before we even realise we’re about to need them. Crissy shares her journey through experiences she did not deserve - loss, disappointment, and seasons of pain that arrived uninvited. We speak honestly about what it means to keep going after hurt, how faith can feel fragile but persistent, and how growth often comes slowly, quietly, and without spectacle. Together we reflect on: friendships that arrive through divine timing surviving things we never should have had to carry learning the difference between what we were given and what we deserve rebuilding life with tenderness, boundaries, and faith trusting God while creating something beautiful after disappointment This episode is a conversation between friends - gentle, honest, and full of grace - about choosing healing, allowing growth, and believing that new life is possible even after what broke us for a little while. Keywords / Hashtagswomen’s stories · women rediscovering God · friendship and faith · healing after hurt · emotional healing · women’s faith journey · rebuilding life · divine timing · chosen family · personal growth · life after disappointment · adult women and spirituality · learning self-worth Music Credithttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

8. 

   7 Jan 2026

   Bible Stories: Chats with Nicole & Hagar/Hājar – Girl Not Quite Overlooked

   Conversations with Nicole: Hindsight, Hard Things, and the Stories That Change Us In this episode, we sit with the story of Hagar — Hājar in Islamic tradition — a woman pushed to the margins, sent into the wilderness, and yet repeatedly seen by God. Reading: Genesis 15–17, 21 · Galatians 4:21–31 · Qur’an Surah 14:37; 2:125–127; 2:158 · Hadith & Midrash ReflectionsWe read her story across traditions: Genesis tells us of exile, survival, and a God who hears the cry of a child. The Qur’an places her in a barren valley, where trust, movement, and endurance lead to life-giving water. Midrash and Hadith fill in silences — her origins, her dignity, her strength — reminding us that what looks like abandonment often becomes the birthplace of something sacred. Nicole and I chat about how relationships, choices, and experiences that felt painful or “wrong” at the time quietly reshaped us for the better - we couldn’t see it then, but now it makes sense. Reflecting on: being sent into seasons we didn’t choose relationships that hurt, but later clarified who we are how hindsight changes the story we tell ourselves faith, resilience, and learning to trust the process after the dust settles the quiet truth that growth often looks like loss while it’s happening We also touch on Paul’s allegory of Hagar in Galatians, questioning how stories are interpreted, simplified, or used — and what it means to return to the original woman behind the metaphor. This episode is for women who are: making peace with past relationships learning that not all “bad chapters” were mistakes discovering that survival itself is sacred and realizing, slowly and gently, that they were never truly overlooked Texts Referenced Bible: Genesis 15–17 – Promise, covenant, and context Genesis 21 – Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness Galatians 4:21–31 – Paul’s allegory of Hagar and Sarah Qur’an: Surah 14:37 – Ibrahim’s prayer for his family in the barren valley Surah 2:125–127 – Ibrahim and Ismāʿīl raising the foundations of the House Surah 2:158 – Safa and Marwah, linked to Hājar’s search for water Hadith: Hājar given to Sarah by the Egyptian ruler Hājar running between Safa and Marwah The emergence of Zamzam and God’s provision Midrash: Hagar as Egyptian nobility Reflections on her dignity, exile, and survival Keywords / Hashtags women rediscovering God · spiritual growth for women · Bible and Qur’an stories · Hagar · Hājar · hindsight and healing · emotional healing · women’s faith journey · rebuilding faith · scripture reflections · survival and growth · adult women and spirituality · faith after heartbreak · learning from relationships Music Credit https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

9. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Our Stories: Chats with Donne on the Unexpected Path and Making Meaning Where You Land

   The Unexpected Path and Making Meaning Where You Land In this episode, I sit down with Donne for an honest, steady conversation about life unfolding in ways we never planned. We talk about loss, motherhood, and the quiet courage required when you find yourself in places you didn’t expect to be — emotionally, practically, and spiritually. Donne shares what it looks like to keep going when certainty disappears, how grief and responsibility can coexist, and how surrender sometimes isn’t a choice, but a necessity. This is a conversation about doing the next right thing when fear is loud, about showing up for others while still carrying your own pain, and about learning to trust again — not because it’s easy, but because there is no other way forward. A grounded, reflective episode on resilience, faith, and navigating the unknown one step at a time. Keywords / Tags:women rediscovering God · spiritual growth for women · Qur’an and Bible stories · Ibrahim Abraham story · emotional healing · women’s faith journey · rebuilding faith · scripture reflections · inner transformation · returning to God · spiritual identity Music Credit:Blue Dot Sessions – “Borough”⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

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    4 Dec 2025

    Qur’an Stories: Chats with Myself & Ibrahim (PBUH) on Walking Away and Becoming

    Reading: Qur’an Surah 21:51–70 & Surah 19:41–50 Cross-references: Genesis (Bible) · Midrash + Bible: Leviticus 19:31 + 20:6, Exodus 20:3-5 & Deuteronomy 5: 7-9 In this episode, I sit down with myself on my birthday to reflect on who I used to be, who I’m becoming, and the lessons in between. Sort of a letter to the woman I was, the woman I am, and the woman I am still growing into when I think of what I needed to walk away from in order to be where I am. Then we continue the shared story of Ibrahim/Abraham in the Qur’an (also referenced in the Midrash). We explore: • Ibrahim challenging his father Azar (Terah), idol-worship cultural norms. What does it feels like to break old patterns, stand in our truth, confront expectations, and walk toward God? Not great, but certainly worth it. Keywords: women rediscovering God · spiritual growth for women · Qur’an and Bible stories · Ibrahim Abraham story · emotional healing · women’s faith journey · rebuilding faith · scripture reflections · inner transformation · returning to God · spiritual identity Music Credit:Blue Dot Sessions – “Borough” https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/ (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/)

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    1 Dec 2025

    Qur'an Stories: Chats with Chelsey & Young Ibrahim on Wrestling with God

    Reading: The Qur’an (Surah 6:74–83) & Genesis / Midrash Reflections Conversations with Chelsey: Wrestling, Faith, and the Hills We Stand On In this episode, we continue the journey of Abram/Ibrahim — but now through the Qur’an’s lens. We explore Surah 6:74–83, where young Ibrahim questions the idols of his people, wrestles with the nature of God, and begins a journey of truth that goes against everything society told him. We compare this with the Midrash and Genesis narratives, looking at what each tradition says about searching for God before he ever became a prophet, husband, or father. Joining me is my friend Chelsey — who brings humour, honesty, and the kind of life lessons only hindsight (and a few chaotic decisions) can provide. Together we talk about: wrestling with faith and identity laughing about our past selves standing on our own literal & metaphorical hills learning to let God (or the universe) shift us when we’re ready This episode is for women rediscovering God, themselves, and the difference between inherited belief and chosen faith. Keywords: women rediscovering God · spiritual growth for women · Bible and Qur’an stories · emotional healing · women’s faith journey · rebuilding faith · scripture reflections · returning to God · adult women and spirituality Surah 6:74–83 [Sahih International English Translation] – Ibrahim confronts his father Azar – The star, moon, and sun reasoning – His declaration of monotheism – His people arguing with him – The moment he turns fully toward God Other Surah lightly referred to in this episode: Surah 19:41–50; Surah 21:51–70; Surah 2:260 Music Credit: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/

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    16 Nov 2025

    Bible Stories: Early Abram & Sarai - Trust, Fear, Lies and Faith

    Reading: The Bible (Genesis 10 - 12) The Story of Abram & Sarai: Trust, Fear, and a Woman’s Lesson on Faith In this episode, I retell the early days of Abram & Sarai (Abraham and Sarah) from the Bible and reflect on how Abram’s fear, doubt, and protective instincts mirror our own spiritual struggles - even when we think everything is going well. Laugh along as we discover how, just like us, they screwed up too, but kept going. We explore themes of trust, surrender, and the uncomfortable truth that our fears can hurt others — and distance us from God. This episode is for women rediscovering themselves and God, seeking guidance, reflection, or a fresh connection to scripture in a personal and relatable way. Keywords: women rediscovering God · spiritual growth for women · Bible and Qur’an stories · emotional healing · women’s faith journey · rebuilding faith · scripture reflections · returning to God · adult women and spirituality Music Credit: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/

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    16 Nov 2025

    My Why and Yahweh: Rediscovering God and Myself Through the Word of God

    Why am I recording this? Welcome to my journey. Certainly not the beginning, nor the end. In this introductory episode, I share why I’m discovering the Word of God (Allah - Glorified is He), faith, and inner grounding through the stories of Scripture. This podcast is a space for women rediscovering themselves and God as adults - honestly, gently, and with curiosity, audacity and laughter. Along the way, I hope to explore the similarities in the stories of both the Bible and Qur’an, and connect it to the stories and lessons of myself and other women throughout the silly, stupid, laughable and awe-inspiring moments and relationships we have experienced as adult women. If you’re a woman seeking spiritual growth, personal healing, or a deeper connection with God, or (like me) you have never really read the Word of God, then this episode opens the door. Keywords: women rediscovering God · spiritual growth for women · Bible and Qur’an stories · emotional healing · women’s faith journey · rebuilding faith · scripture reflections · returning to God · adult women and spirituality Music Credit: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Molerider/Borough/

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