Truth Over Trends Podcast | Biblical Womanhood, Faith, & Real Life

Why So Many Christian Moms Feel Alone | S2:Ep30

 
You can be married.
 
You can have wonderful children.
 
You can faithfully attend church.
 
You can be surrounded by people every single day…
 
…and still feel incredibly alone.
 
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it just me?”—this episode is for you.
 
After an encouragement challenge inside my Christian moms community, one thing became abundantly clear: so many women are quietly carrying loneliness, discouragement, and the weight of motherhood without anyone knowing.
 
In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, we’re talking about why so many Christian moms feel alone, what Scripture says about biblical community, and why God never intended us to walk through motherhood in isolation.
 
✨ In this episode:
 
Why loneliness isn’t the same as being alone
The lie the enemy wants Christian moms to believe
God’s design for biblical community through the local church
The beauty of the Titus 2 model
Practical ways to begin building meaningful Christian friendships
 
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling mom, working mom, or somewhere in between, my prayer is that this episode reminds you of one simple truth:
 
You are not the only one.
 
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Can Christians Be Patriotic? | A Biblical Perspective | S2:Ep29

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, many Christians are asking an important question:
 
Can Christians be patriotic?
 
Is it biblical to love your country?
 
Where is the line between gratitude and idolatry?
 
Can we celebrate Independence Day while remembering that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven?
 
In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, we’re taking a biblical look at patriotism, earthly citizenship, and why our hope must never rest in a nation—but in Christ alone.
 
This isn’t a political conversation.
 
It’s a biblical one.
 
✨ In this episode:
 
Is it wrong for Christians to love their country?
What does the Bible say about earthly citizenship?
When does patriotism become idolatry?
What does it look like to be a faithful Christian citizen?
Why our ultimate hope has never been in America
 
As we celebrate our nation’s history, let’s remember that while America is a tremendous blessing, it is not our Savior.
 
Jesus is.
 
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Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸
 
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Modesty Without Shame: A Biblical Conversation for Christian Women | S2:Ep28

What does biblical modesty actually look like?
 
Is it about hemlines and dress codes, or is it something much deeper?
 
In this special interview episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Malinda Pagel for an honest conversation about modesty, conviction, legalism, and honoring Christ in a culture that constantly tells women their value is found in their appearance.
 
Malinda is an Army veteran, high-risk OB nurse, homeschooling mom of four, and has been married to her husband, Chad, for twelve years. She became a believer at age twenty and first became convicted about modesty a few years into her marriage.
 
Together, we discuss:
• What Christian women often misunderstand about modesty
• How Malinda’s convictions developed over time
• The difference between biblical modesty and legalism
• Practical questions to ask when choosing what to wear
• How to teach modesty to our daughters with both truth and grace
 
This conversation isn’t about shame or creating another list of rules. It’s about pursuing a heart that desires to honor Christ in every area of life.
 
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Public School, Private School, or Homeschool? Let’s Talk Honestly | S2:Ep27

Public school. Private school. Homeschool.
Few topics create more debate among Christian parents than education. As a homeschool mom, speaker, and curriculum creator, you might assume I believe homeschooling is the only right answer.
But after attending public school myself, having a husband who attended public school, raising children in public school, graduating one child from public school, and homeschooling for many years, I’ve learned something important: There is no perfect educational option.
Every schooling choice comes with strengths.
Every schooling choice comes with challenges.
And every family has different circumstances, resources, and needs. In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, we’re taking an honest look at public school, private school, and homeschooling—and discussing why the bigger question isn’t where your children go to school, but who is discipling them.
✨ In this episode:
• Why there is no perfect schooling option
• The strengths and challenges of public school
• The strengths and challenges of private school
• The strengths and challenges of homeschooling
• Why discipleship matters more than school choice
• How Christian parents can make decisions with wisdom and humility
📖 Featured Scriptures:
• Proverbs 3:5–6
• Matthew 5:16
• Deuteronomy 6:6–7
• Psalm 127:1
• Ephesians 6:4
• Colossians 3:23–24
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🎧 Missed last week’s episode? Homeschooling Won’t Save Your Children | S2:Ep26 A powerful conversation about why our hope belongs in Christ—not a schooling method.
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Homeschooling Won’t Save Your Children | S2:Ep26

As a homeschool mom, speaker, and curriculum creator, this may be one of the most important things I’ve ever said: Homeschooling won’t save your children. Now before you panic, hear me out.
I believe school choice matters. I believe parents should be intentional. I believe discipleship matters.
But after years of parenting, homeschooling, and watching families walk different paths, I’ve come to realize something important: No curriculum, co-op, private school, public school, or homeschool schedule can do what only God can do.
In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, we’re having an honest conversation about school choice, discipleship, parenting, and the danger of placing our hope in a method instead of Christ.
✨ In this episode:
• Why school choice matters
• Why homeschooling is a tool—not a savior
• The difference between faithfulness and guaranteed results
• Why Christian parents often carry burdens God never intended
• Where our ultimate hope should be placed
📖 Featured Scriptures:
• Deuteronomy 6:6–7
• John 3:5–6
• Ezekiel 18:20
• Psalm 20:7
• Jonah 2:9
• 1 Corinthians 3:6–7
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🎧 Next Week: We’ll continue this conversation with an honest look at public school, private school, and homeschooling—the strengths, challenges, and realities of each option and why there may not be a one-size-fits-all answer for every Christian family.
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Love, Truth, and Pride Month: How Should Christians Respond? | S2:Ep25

June is Pride Month, and for many Christians, it raises an important question: How should we respond?
In a culture that increasingly equates love with affirmation, many believers feel caught between speaking the truth and showing compassion.
But Scripture never asks us to choose between the two.
In this episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, Ingrid takes a biblical look at Pride Month, homosexuality, truth, love, and what it means to be salt and light in a culture that is moving further and further away from God’s design.
This is not a political conversation.
It’s a biblical one.
✨ In this episode:
• What Scripture says about sexual sin
• Why love and affirmation are not the same thing
• What it means to be salt and light
• Why pride is a problem for all of humanity
• How Christians can respond with both truth and grace
• Why the Gospel remains the answer
📖 Featured Scriptures:
• 1 Corinthians 6:9–11
• 1 Corinthians 13:6
• Matthew 5:13–16
• James 4:6
• Romans 5:8
• Ephesians 4:15
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Birth Control, Family Planning, and Where We Personally Landed | S2:Ep24

Birth control and family planning are topics that many Christian couples wrestle with, but they’re not always discussed openly—or thoughtfully.
As a mom of ten, this is a question I get asked often, so in today’s episode, I’m sharing where my husband and I personally landed on birth control and family planning, how our convictions developed over time, and why we believe Christians should think through these decisions prayerfully and biblically rather than simply accepting whatever culture says is normal.
This is not a debate episode, and it’s not about creating rules for every Christian family.
It’s simply an honest conversation about our journey, our convictions, and the importance of approaching these decisions with wisdom, discernment, and a biblical view of life.
✨ In this episode:

• How our thinking changed as we matured spiritually

• Why our view of life beginning at conception shaped our convictions

• Why we do not believe all family planning is automatically wrong

• The importance of understanding how different methods work

• Why the heart behind the decision matters
📖 Featured Scriptures:

• Romans 12:2

• Psalm 139:13–14

• James 1:5

• Psalm 127:3

• Colossians 3:17
 
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Manifestation, Affirmations, and “Speaking Things Into Existence” | S2:Ep23

Manifestation is everywhere right now.
From self-help culture and social media trends to affirmation language and “speaking things into existence,” the message is constant: you have the power to create your own reality. But is that actually biblical?
In today’s episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, Ingrid takes a biblical look at manifestation culture, affirmations, positive thinking, and the subtle shift from dependence on God to dependence on self.
This conversation is not about fear or negativity—it’s about discernment and understanding the difference between biblical faith and self-focused spirituality.
✨ In this episode:
• Why manifestation culture is spreading so quickly
• The difference between biblical faith and self-trust
• How affirmations can quietly become self-focused
• Why Christians are called to surrender, not control
• What Scripture actually says about trusting God
 
📖 Featured Scriptures:
• Colossians 2:8
• Proverbs 3:5–6
• Jeremiah 17:5
• Isaiah 55:8–9
• Matthew 6:33
 
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Beauty, Skincare, and Vanity: What Are We Teaching Our Girls? | Truth Over Trends Podcast | S2:Ep22

Beauty culture is reaching girls younger and younger.
From skincare routines and makeup tutorials to constant conversations about appearance, perfection, and “fixing flaws,” the pressure surrounding beauty has become overwhelming—and as Christian moms, we have to ask deeper questions about what we’re participating in and what we’re modeling for our daughters.
In today’s episode of the Truth Over Trends Podcast, Ingrid takes a biblical look at beauty culture, vanity, skincare, makeup, and the difference between stewardship and obsession.
This episode is not about legalism or saying women can’t care for themselves.
It’s about discernment, identity, and learning to prioritize biblical beauty over cultural pressure. ✨
In this episode:
• The difference between stewardship and vanity
• Why beauty culture is reaching girls younger and younger
• How appearance can quietly become an idol
• What moms are modeling for their daughters
• What Scripture says about true beauty
📖 Featured Scripture:
• Romans 12:2
• Proverbs 31:30
• 1 Peter 3:3–4
• Colossians 3:2
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Is Yoga Actually Harmless? A Biblical Look at What You’re Practicing | S2:Ep21

Yoga is everywhere.
It’s in workout apps, studios, and even spaces labeled “Christian.”
It’s often presented as simple stretching, relaxation, or a way to slow down in a busy life. But is it actually harmless?
In this episode, Ingrid takes a clear and biblical look at what yoga really is, where it comes from, and why that matters for Christian women who want to live with discernment.
This is not a conversation about avoiding movement or taking care of your body—it’s about understanding what you’re participating in and aligning your choices with truth.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why yoga is not just stretching
• The spiritual origins behind the practice
• Why intention doesn’t redefine meaning
• What it means to be discerning and set apart
• How to approach movement in a way that aligns with your faith
This episode isn’t about fear or legalism—it’s about clarity, wisdom, and making intentional decisions rooted in Scripture.
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