#205. Faith Over Fear: Jesus’ Miracles Teach Us As Christian Moms to Trust a God Who Has Power Over Physical AND Spiritual Death | Mark 4-5 + Matthew 10

What do you do when your child is sick, your prayers seem unanswered, or a difficult season lasts far longer than you ever expected? As Christian moms, we long to protect our families, find answers, and see the people we love made well. But how can we walk in faith when we cannot control the outcome? In this episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms, Stephanie Hickox explores two extraordinary miracles of Jesus in Mark 5: the healing of a woman who had suffered for twelve years and the raising of Jairus’ twelve-year-old daughter. Through these accounts, we see Jesus’ compassion for the suffering, His power over sickness and death, and His tender care for those who come to Him in faith. These stories remind us that God can be glorified even in circumstances we would never choose for our families. Although faith does not guarantee the specific outcome we desire, we can trust the character and power of Jesus, bring our deepest fears to Him, and live with an eternal perspective. For moms seeking biblical encouragement for Christian motherhood, parenting through uncertainty, and growing in faith and family life, this Bible study invites you to look beyond your circumstances to the Savior who makes us whole. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Faith when the problem feels impossible: What Jairus and the suffering woman teach us about approaching Jesus with our greatest needs. Jesus sees the suffering others overlook: How Christ restored a woman who had endured twelve years of physical pain, social isolation, and spiritual exclusion. When healing seems delayed: How to trust God when you have tried everything to help someone you love and still have no answers. The difference Jesus makes: Why the woman’s touch did not make Jesus unclean—and how His healing power made her whole. Trusting God with your children: What Jairus’ desperate request teaches us about bringing our fears for our children to Jesus. Faith in the face of fear: Jesus’ words, “Do not fear, only believe,” invite us to look to Him even when circumstances seem hopeless. Living with eternity in view: How the temporary nature of life changes the way we approach sickness, suffering, parenting, and our children’s spiritual well-being. Biblical wisdom for family health decisions: Why we need discernment, prayer, and wisdom as we seek answers for our families rather than simply chasing the next health trend. Prioritizing spiritual care in busy motherhood: How to remain attentive to the spiritual needs of our children while meeting the constant physical needs of family life. Bible Passages in This Episode Mark 5:21–43 — Jesus heals the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years and raises Jairus’ daughter. Numbers 15:37–41 — God commands Israel to wear tassels as reminders of His commandments. Hebrews 11:6 — Without faith it is impossible to please God. Romans 8:28 — God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Encouragement for Christian Moms Faith is not pretending that sickness, fear, and suffering are insignificant. It is bringing those very things to Jesus, trusting His character when we cannot understand His timing, and remembering that this life is not the end of our story. The woman in Mark 5 had suffered for twelve years. Jairus faced the possibility of losing his beloved daughter. Neither circumstance was too difficult for Jesus. He saw the woman whom others had overlooked, and He responded with compassion to a father who desperately wanted his child to live. As mothers, we can pray for our children’s physical protection and healing while remembering that their spiritual well-being matters eternally. We can ask God for wisdom, seek appropriate help, and entrust our families to the Savior who cares for them even more deeply than we do. Join Stephanie as we study Mark 5 and discover how the miracles of Jesus can strengthen our faith, quiet our fears, and help us trust Him with the people we love most. The Dwelling Place is a Bible podcast from Entrusted Ministries, created to help busy Christian moms spend time in God’s Word and apply biblical truth to motherhood, parenting, and family life. Learn more about Entrusted Ministries and the Dwelling Place Bible reading plan at Entrusted Ministries. Podcast Page Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Bible Commentary, MacArthur Commentary