M Is for Mama Podcast
Abbie Halberstadt
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!
2d ago
All right, friends! We’re answering all things Christmas in this episode. A few years back, I did a Christmas series you guys loved, but it felt like a good time to do a follow up. We talk gifts, keeping Jesus the focus, what to do about Santa Claus, and favorite traditions—all in one jam-packed Christmassy show! Mentions: Me First! Gameshow Buzzers Awana Advent Devotional Episode 45: Let's Talk Christmas Part 1 Episode 46: Let's Talk Christmas Part 2 Episode 47: Let's Talk Christmas Part 3 Episode 48: Let's Talk Christmas Part 4 Sponsor Info: Voetberg Music Academy Voetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle. Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled! King's Ridge Elderberries King’s Ridge, works hard to grow and harvest high quality fresh frozen elderberries and elderberry products from their family to yours. When you buy from the King's Ridge you are supporting small American business and sustainable agriculture. Use Code: MAMA10 For 10% Off Of Your Order Bible References: Matthew 2:11 Psalm 110:1 John 3:16 Luke 2 Genesis 3:15 1 John 4:19 1 Peter 4:8 Ephesians 4:15 John 16:13 Mark 10:45 James 1:19-20 Links: The Gentleness Challenge Penny Reward System Paint & Prose M Is for Mama Penny Reward System
Dec 10
If you’ve ever struggled to find the line between teaching your children life skills while also not putting them in dangerous situations, then this episode is for you. In it, we explore what the true purpose of promoting autonomy in our kids is from a biblical perspective and how we can do that while fulfilling our God-given parental roles of protecting and discipling. Practicing discernment in parenting is hard in lots of areas—but especially ones in which there is so much noise about the psychological ramifications of we do/do not do something just so. Be encouraged we have great agency, as Spirit-led parents, to make judgment calls in this area of responsibility and safety that work for our families. Mentions: MIFM Podcast Episode 15: Giving Our Kids Appropriate Responsibilities Sponsor Info: Voetberg Music Academy Voetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle. Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled! Bible References: Psalm 82:3-4 1 Timothy 4:12 Ephesians 6:4 James 1:5 Matthew 18:2-6 Philippians 2:4 Links: The Gentleness Challenge Penny Reward System Paint & Prose M Is for Mama Penny Reward System
Dec 3
During the Christmas season, joy can feel like something we *should* have, even while we struggle to stay afloat with everyday life plus the responsibilities of making magical memories for our children. But what if joy were so much more than a feeling—were instead an assurance of something weighty and eternal that can never be taken away? I wrote The Joyfulness Challenge to explore these exact themes, and we’re chatting about both the particulars of the challenge and practical, daily ways we can choose joy, even when our circumstances don’t seem like they warrant it on the show today. May this episode and this challenge be a blessing to you this Christmas season and beyond. Mentions: The Joyfulness Challenge The Gentleness Challenge Sponsor Info: Voetberg Music Academy Voetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle. Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled! King's Ridge Elderberries King’s Ridge, works hard to grow and harvest high quality fresh frozen elderberries and elderberry products from their family to yours. When you buy from the King's Ridge you are supporting small American business and sustainable agriculture. Use Code: MAMA10 For 10% Off Of Your Order Bible References: 2 Corinthians 12:9 Matthew 22:36-40 2 Corinthians 5:17 Psalm 27:13 Philippians 4 2 Timothy 3:16 Philippians 1:21 Hebrews 12:1-2 Psalm 110:1 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Hebrews 11:1 Revelation 21:4 Matthew 28:20 John 16:33 2 Peter 2:8 Luke 1:46-55 1 Corinthians 10:31 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Psalm 30 Links: The Gentleness Challenge Penny Reward System Paint & Prose M Is for Mama Penny Reward System
Nov 26
Join in as I answer your burning questions about everything from my favorite Thanksgiving foods to how to handle snarky comments about your family size to how I deal with exhausted days to what I think of all of the speculation swirling around Charlie Kirk’s death. As always, it’s a mix of fun, lighthearted topics, and deeper cultural issues. And as always, my goal is to answer in a way that aligns with God’s Word and brings glory to Him. Mentions: Amare Happy Juice Code: BF2025 for the biggest sale of the year! The Mama Who’s Embarrassed to Announce Her Pregnancy Just Asking Questions - Allie Beth Stuckey Podcast Episode M is For Mama Christmas Episode 1 , Episode 2 , Episode 3 , & Episode 4 Sponsor Info: Voetberg Music Academy Voetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle. Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled! Bible References: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Isaiah 40:11 Psalm 46:1 Matthew 28:20 Romans 8:1 Deuteronomy 6:6-9 Psalm 119:105 Romans 13:1-2 1 Peter 5:8 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Matthew 10:26-28 Philippians 1:27 Matthew 5:16 Romans 8:28 Proverbs 6:19 Psalm 101:5 Ephesians 4:31-32 Links: The Gentleness Challenge Penny Reward System Paint & Prose M Is for Mama
Nov 19
Join us as we tackle the tricky topic of grief and children. A few weeks ago, a reader whose husband had died under tragic circumstances asked for resources on how to navigate grief with her four children. So I invited my pastor Wit (Rick Witmer) on to share from the perspective of a biblical counselor. In this episode, he introduces the idea of “trellissing” grief in a way that helps our kids make sense of it biblically. We also chat about more practical tools (like using the acronym GRIEFS) to guide our interactions with our kids as they are mourning. The biblical principles we discuss in this episode are helpful for any parent navigating grief with their children, but they also apply to numerous other aspects of parenting. So even if you’re not dealing with this exact topic, I encourage you to listen in. Guest Info: Rick Witmer: Sylvania Church Pastor Go Buy His Book: Walking With God When I'm Afraid Don't Forget to Use the Code: ABBIE25 For 25% Off At Checkout! Mentions: Caring For the Souls of Children - A biblical counselor's manual for walking with children through struggles. Sponsor Info: Voetberg Music Academy Voetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle. Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled! Bible References: Matthew 5:17 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 Revelation 21 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Hebrews 6:19 Matthew 20:18 Hebrews 13:5 2 Corinthians 2 Romans 5:3-5 1 Peter 1:3-9 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2 Corinthians 12:9 Psalm 112:6-7 Matthew 6:33 John 16:33 Psalm 34:18 Romans 8:28 Psalm 56:3 Psalm 42:5 Psalm 74 2 Corinthians 1 1 Corinthians 15:26 2 Corinthians 4:17 Psalm 46:1 Romans 15:14 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Galatians 6:2 Links: The Gentleness Challenge Penny Reward System Paint & Prose M Is for Mama Penny Reward System
Nov 12
Whether you have personal experience with a child asking questions about gender or are nervous about how to address issues that might arise from exposure to media or peers, this episode is for you! Dr. Jeff Meyers breaks down the importance of emphasizing God’s good design for gender and why it matters that male and female remain distinct. We also dive into the science behind gender as well as the devastating consequences of going against God’s plan for boys and girls. Be confident that, with Christ’s help, you can raise gender-confident kids who know their worth and their identity are rooted in who God says they are, not what the world says. Guest Info: Dr. Jeff Myers Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries and teaches apologetics at Summit's conferences. Get His New Book For Free Here Sponsor Info: Summit Ministries Give your kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and learn to navigate complex topics, such as abortion, doubts, evolution, gender identity, God’s existence, homosexuality, marriage and family, pornography, reliability of scripture, and much more. Use Code: MAMA26 For $250 Off Of Early Bird Pricing King's Ridge Elderberries King’s Ridge, works hard to grow and harvest high quality fresh frozen elderberries and elderberry products from their family to yours. When you buy from the King's Ridge you are supporting small American business and sustainable agriculture.Use Code: MAMA10 For 10% Off Of Your Order Voetberg Music Academy Voetberg Music Academy provides online, at home, shareable lessons so that your kids can pursue their musical passions without stress or hassle. Use Code: MISFORMAMA20 For 20% Off Of Each Month That You're Enrolled! Bible References: Ephesians 6:4 Psalm 139:13-14 John 8:44 Genesis 1 1 Peter 4:13 Romans 5:3-5 Proverbs 27:17 Links: The Gentleness Challenge Penny Reward System Paint & Prose M Is for Mama Penny Reward System
Nov 5
My friend, Alisa Childers, is back on the podcast to talk about how we can help the next generation—middle schoolers through young adults—to spot and refute the lies of progressive Christianity. We talk about how politics and culture are always downstream from theology and ways we can prepare ourselves and our children to stand on historical Christianity in the face of an onslaught of secular ideologies. Share this resource with every parent you know! Guest Info: Alisa Childers Check out Her Site Here Go Listen To the Unshaken Faith Podcast Here Go Listen To the Alisa Childers Podcast Here Check Alisa Out On YouTube And Instagram Sponsor Info: Summit Ministries Give your kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and learn to navigate complex topics, such as abortion, doubts, evolution, gender identity, God’s existence, homosexuality, marriage and family, pornography, reliability of scripture, and much more. Use Code: MAMA26 For $250 Off Of Enrollment Bible References: James 1:8 1 Corinthians 9:22 Philippians 1:18 1 Corinthians 12:23-27 Philippians 2:6 Matthew 22:36-40 1 Peter 4:13 Philippians 2 Ephesians 2:8-9 John 8:44 Links: The Gentleness Challenge Penny Reward System Paint & Prose M Is for Mama Penny Reward System
Oct 29
Come along for the ride as I tell you all about the ways my family made my 43rd birthday a magical experience. I pray you’ll be encouraged to press into whatever season you find yourself in, knowing that, regardless of your family’s response, the Lord sees and honors your efforts to invest well in your husband and children. Sponsor Info: King’s Ridge Elderberries Fresh, cold-pressed elderberry from a family-owned farm! Visit Their Site Here Don't forget to use the code: MAMA10 at checkout for 10% off! Bible References: James 1:27 Galatians 6:9 Links: The Gentleness Challenge Penny Reward System Paint & Prose M Is for Mama Penny Reward System
