<p>Are you secretly afraid you&#39;ve already messed up your kids?</p><p>Rhonda Stoppe, author of <em>Moms of the Bible</em>, sits down with Jen to unpack why Christian moms carry so much guilt — and what God actually says about flawed, broken, faithful motherhood. Spoiler: He didn&#39;t just tolerate your mess. He chose it.</p><p>From Rebecca&#39;s manipulation to Jochebed&#39;s terrifying faith, Rhonda walks us through real biblical women who were imperfect, afraid, and still used by God to shape history.</p><p>In this episode:✔ Why mom guilt is a <em>spiritual</em> attack — not just a feeling✔ The dangerous &quot;perfect mom&quot; image God never asked you to live up to✔ What Rebecca&#39;s story teaches us about unchecked imagination in parenting✔ How your <em>trials</em> are forming your children&#39;s faith (even when it&#39;s hard)✔ Jochebed&#39;s radical act of letting go — and what it means for you today✔ Why prayerlessness is <em>sinning against your children</em>✔ The one question every Christian mom needs to ask: <em>Am I raising them for God&#39;s glory — or mine?</em></p><p><em>&quot;God called us to this ministry of motherhood. He calls broken people to do extraordinary things through our ordinary lives.&quot;</em> — Rhonda Stoppe</p><p>📖 Get Rhonda&#39;s book: <em>Moms of the Bible</em> → <a href="https://www.rhondastoppe.com/moms-of-the-bible-book/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.rhondastoppe.com/moms-of-the-bible-book/ </a></p><p>🌐 PODCAST: https://www.OldLadiesKnowStuff.com </p><p><strong>--------------------------------------------------------------</strong></p><p><br></p><p>☕<strong> New here? Start hearing God&#39;s voice in 5 days → </strong><a href="https://www.subscribepage.io/HearGodSeries" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.subscribepage.io/HearGodSeries</a></p><p><br></p><p>✈️ <strong>Come to Greece with Me!</strong><br>We’re walking where the Bible happened—Athens, Corinth &amp; Santorini! Eat amazing food, explore history, and encounter Jesus. 👉 <a href="https://javawithjenpodcast.systeme.io/greece2026full">Grab your spot here</a>: <a href="https://javawithjenpodcast.systeme.io/greece2026full" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://javawithjenpodcast.systeme.io/greece2026full</a></p><p><br></p><p>SUPPORT JAVA WITH JEN ON PATREON:</p><p><a href="www.patreon.com/javawithjen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.patreon.com/javawithjen</a></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> Is God calling you to motherhood — even with all your flaws?<strong>01:46</strong> Meet Rhonda Stoppe: Author of &quot;Moms of the Bible&quot;<strong>03:46</strong> Mom guilt: Why Christian moms feel like they&#39;re failing<strong>05:28</strong> The &quot;perfect mom&quot; image vs. the mom God is actually calling YOU to be<strong>06:34</strong> Rebecca in the Bible: What a flawed mom teaches us about Christian parenting<strong>09:17</strong> God&#39;s design for broken mothers: How brokenness becomes your superpower<strong>12:24</strong> How your trials are shaping your children&#39;s faith (what your kids are watching)<strong>19:22</strong> When you want to walk away from God: Trusting Him through motherhood<strong>21:23</strong> Raising godly kids today: Biblical wisdom for modern Christian moms<strong>22:30</strong> Courageous Christian parenting: Lessons from Jochebed (Moses&#39; mom)<strong>25:42 </strong>Jochebed&#39;s faith: What Moses&#39; mother teaches us about letting go<strong>27:31</strong> Praying Scripture over your children: The power of words in parenting<strong>33:24 </strong>Are you raising your kids for God&#39;s glory — or yours?<strong>37:09</strong> The unnamed biblical mothers who changed history<strong>38:51 </strong>Get Rhonda&#39;s &quot;Moms of the Bible&quot; + connect with us</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>TAGS:</p><p>christian parenting, biblical motherhood, mom guilt, christian motherhood, christian mom, flawed moms, moms of the bible, rhonda stoppe, biblical parenting, spiritual parenting, how to raise godly children, christian parenting tips, faith based parenting, godly parenting, christian mom encouragement, overwhelmed christian mom, hearing God&#39;s voice, java with jen, christian podcast, parenting bible study, christian mom life</p><p><br></p>