About this episode
What if your birth experience could be more than just physical—what if it became a holy encounter with God? In this episode, Karen sits down with Emily Vondy—musician, speaker, content creator, and mama of (now) six—to share the unforgettable story of her fifth birth. From walking through the fear of a pregnancy after loss to experiencing a supernatural encounter with God during active labor in the car, Emily’s story is a beautiful testimony of faith, surrender, and divine joy. Emily vulnerably shares how God transformed her labor from anxiety and dread into laughter, peace, and profound connection. She opens up about how He met her in her weakness, carried her through transition, and gave her visions that forever changed how she sees Him. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Emily’s Background 02:00 – Pregnancy After Loss & Surrendering Fear 06:00 – Facing Induction and the Mental Battle 10:00 – The Foley Balloon & Labor Begins 16:30 – Praying Through the Fear 25:00 – The Car Ride: Heaven Breaks In 33:00 – Running Up Waves with Jesus 41:00 – Jesus Carries Her 50:00 – Pushing & Arrival of Vivian 56:00 – Naming, Meaning, and Legacy 01:05:00 – This Baby is the Missing Piece 01:12:00 – Joy in Motherhood & Social Media Confidence Connect with Emily: Instagram: @emilyvondy Tiktok: @thevondyfam Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE CONNECT WITH KAREN: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731 Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in