Moms With A Call

S1:E4 Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 3: Battles and Healing

Welcome to Moms With A Call, where we hold space for the hard, the holy, and the in-between. In this unflinchingly honest episode, McKenzie shares Part 3 of her personal testimony: a chapter marked by health battles, spiritual struggle, and the deep ache of postpartum depression.
This conversation unfolds the lived experience of PCOS, severe pregnancy complications, family conflict, and the emotional toll of navigating motherhood in the dark. McKenzie speaks candidly about her diagnosis, hospitalizations, and what it meant to find God not in the absence of pain, but in the middle of it. Her story is an invitation to every woman who’s ever whispered “I can’t do this” to know: you are not alone, and God is not far.
We talk about:
The reality of postpartum depression and OCD
PCOS diagnosis and the journey to healing
Family conflict, emotional wounds, and boundary-setting
Navigating severe morning sickness and medical misdiagnoses
What faith looks like when it’s hanging by a thread
This is a sacred and tender listen for anyone walking through postpartum, chronic illness, or spiritual confusion, or supporting someone who is. 01:29 The tension between health and faith 02:48 Pregnancy and family dynamics 07:21 The weight of postpartum struggle 24:42 When family conflict crosses lines 29:41 Diagnosing PCOS and the emotional aftermath 43:58 Misdiagnosis: the challenge of being unheard 45:32 Trying acupuncture and holistic healing 47:11 Hospitalization, stress, and family pressure 55:45 The psychological impact postpartum 01:03:58 Depression, OCD, and seeking support 01:06:07 Forgiveness, healing, and spiritual renewal 01:09:45 A word to new moms
Connect with Moms With A Call:
Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall
Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com
Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.
Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know.
If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at momswithacall@gmail.com.
Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/

S1:E3 Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 2: Stages and Ages

Welcome to Moms With A Call, where we make space for the mess, the mystery, and the movement of God. In Part 2 of her testimony, McKenzie shares a tender, truth-filled glimpse into one of the most transformative seasons of her life: falling in love, facing family rejection, and rebuilding her faith in the middle of it all.
This episode explores how the quiet and isolation of lockdown opened the door to spiritual curiosity, and how meeting Evan sparked both connection and questions. McKenzie shares what it was like to navigate new love, spiritual deconstruction, and judgment from the Church, including a painful encounter with a pastor that left a lasting mark. Through it all, McKenzie reflects on what it means to stay soft when life feels hard, and how God’s love can weave strength into even the most fragile seasons.
We talk about:
Navigating love and marriage in the chaos of 2020
The beauty and challenge of falling in love while questioning faith
How family wounds impact faith and identity
The ache of feeling unwelcome in religious spaces 
Financial hardship and grace in unexpected places
Choosing gratitude, even when it hurts
If you’ve ever struggled to hold on to your faith when it felt easier to let go, this one’s for you.
01:55 Meeting my husband during a global pandemic08:32 Early marriage, high stakes, and complicated family dynamics17:07 Church hurt and the unraveling of spiritual safety24:57 When betrayal meets financial strain29:48 Resilience and redemption34:37 Engagement and church challenges37:07 Experiencing church hurt42:59 Struggles with purity culture50:36 Newlywed bliss and family crisis51:03 Reconciling faith and marriage
Connect with Moms With A Call:
Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall
Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com
Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.
Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know.
If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at momswithacall@gmail.com.
Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/

S1:E2 Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 1: The Beginning

Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 1: Faith, Pain, and Perseverance
Welcome to Moms With A Call, a space where we honor the wrestle, the wonder, and the quiet work of God in our stories. In this opening episode of McKenzie’s four-part testimony, we begin at the beginning, growing up in a religious home, battling anxiety behind closed doors, and longing for a version of faith that felt more like love and less like fear.
This is a story of emotional abuse, family betrayal, toxic relationships, and the aching question: Where is God in all of this? From a stormy night and a desperate prayer to the slow, painful work of healing, McKenzie invites us into a deeply personal journey of faith that didn’t follow the rules, but led to real redemption.
We talk about:
Growing up in a performative faith culture
The hidden weight of anxiety and pressure
Toxic relationships, identity loss, and control
A turning point that began in the middle of a breakdown
What it means to return to God after deep disillusionment
This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if their story is too messy to matter to God.02:39 A religious upbringing filled with pressure04:40 Silent struggles with anxiety12:26 College years and relationship red flags23:55 The breakup that broke everything open37:34 Reflections, self-awareness, and growth52:58 Wrestling with Catholic identity56:18 Challenges in Catholic school culture57:47 Faith, friendship, and figuring it out01:04:21 Questioning belief systems in college01:17:01 The shift and what’s coming next
Connect with Moms With A Call:
Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall
Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com
Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.
Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know.
If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at momswithacall@gmail.com.
Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding + Design by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/

S1:E1 Welcome to Moms With A Call: A Messy Podcast for The Spiritually Curious

Welcome to the very first episode of Moms With A Call, a podcast for the ones who’ve been judged, wounded, or just worn out by religion. Hosted by McKenzie and Rebecca, two moms with messy stories and hearts hungry for more, this is a space where faith is explored with honesty, curiosity, and compassion.
In this debut episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why we started this podcast, what we’ve walked through, and why “surrender” is the heartbeat of Season One. Whether you're deep in the trenches of motherhood, deconstructing faith, or just looking for a soft place to land, this table was set with you in mind.
We talk about:
Why we believe presence matters more than perfection
The stories and struggles that led us to say “yes” to this call
What it means to wrestle with God and still belong
The sacredness of testimony and why we’re not here to preach
What to expect from our first season, Surrender, and the special Midnight Series
This is your invitation to pull up a chair, take a breath, and feel a little less alone.
00:32 Creating a safe space for all stories01:49 The heart behind this podcast03:01 Introducing Season One: Surrender04:58 The messy, meaningful road to launching this podcast13:30 Why we believe in the power of testimony17:45 What “surrender” looks like in our lives20:20 Introducing our Midnight Series22:53 A final word and a prayer for the road ahead
Connect with Moms With A Call:
Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall
Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com
Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.
Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know.
If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at momswithacall@gmail.com.
Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles 

Trailer: Moms With A Call

Moms With A Call is a spiritual landing place for those who’ve been hurt by religion, are questioning their faith, or just want something more real. In this honest and tender podcast trailer, McKenzie and Rebecca invite you into a season of surrender, sharing raw stories of grief, healing, and transformation from everyday people encountering an extraordinary God. Come as you are, there’s a seat for you here.