Moms With A Call

Welcome to Moms With A Call, a place where healing unfolds one story at a time. In this final part of her four-part testimony, Rebecca shares how her slow, deeply personal return to faith became rooted in motherhood, scripture, and the quiet presence of a gentle God.
What began in spiritual darkness has turned into something steady and sacred. Using the garden metaphor first introduced in Part 1, Rebecca reflects on how becoming a mother, reconnecting with her husband Ross, and engaging with the Bible began to till the hardened soil of her heart. Her faith didn’t come rushing in—it grew slowly, quietly, and often through unexpected moments: nursing her daughter Phoebe, feeling seen by scripture, and realizing that Jesus wasn’t a distant judge but a present, compassionate gardener.
We talk about:
The quiet beauty of spiritual awakening
How unplanned pregnancy opened the door to purpose
Breastfeeding, bonding, and the sacredness of motherhood
A love story that grew through surrender and support
Jesus as a gardener—nurturing, patient, and present
This episode is a love letter to anyone who wonders if it's too late, too complicated, or too broken for faith to take root again. It’s not. There’s still time. And you are deeply seen.
Episode Timeline00:32 – The power of testimonies and authentic storytelling01:51 – A slow and quiet spiritual awakening03:06 – An unexpected pregnancy changes everything04:28 – The sacred initiation into motherhood05:58 – Reframing faith through fresh eyes18:42 – Meeting Ross and the healing of true partnership24:48 – A tangent… but a good one about her husband25:17 – Saying yes to motherhood27:45 – The early, raw days with baby Phoebe29:21 – The curiosity of breastfeeding and connection31:25 – A new beginning grounded in grace33:02 – Reconnecting with scripture and a deeper peace38:51 – Phoebe’s sweet spiritual sensitivity44:04 – Peace, healing, and a God who tends gardens45:18 – Final thoughts and closing reflections
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Credits: Intro/Outro Music by Jason Bowles. Branding & Design by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/

Welcome to Moms With A Call, a space where nothing is too messy for grace. In this raw and courageous episode, Rebecca shares Part 3 of her testimony—a chapter she calls “The Pit,” a season marked by anxiety, spiritual numbness, and a desperate search for relief.
Together, McKenzie and Rebecca talk about what it feels like to spiral, when freedom turns into disconnection, when panic attacks steal your breath, and when religion feels more like a weight than a refuge. Rebecca speaks honestly about turning away from spiritual guidance, navigating therapy and medication, and the slow, painful unraveling of who she thought she was.
This is not a story of resolution—it’s a story of being in the thick of it. And it’s for anyone who has ever whispered, “Where is God in this?”
We talk about:
The emotional and physical toll of anxiety
What happens when we reject the version of God we were given
Shame, self-protection, and spiritual detachment
The fears and freedom found in therapy and medication
How parents show up in our most fragile moments
You are not alone in the pit. There is a God who sees in the dark, and this episode is a sacred reminder of that.
Episode Timeline00:35 – The Pit begins: a dark season of the soul05:59 – The rising tide of anxiety15:45 – Rejecting religion, still yearning for truth21:07 – “Life Without Me” – intrusive thoughts and fear21:39 – Wrestling with therapy and medication22:52 – The weight of mental health and spiritual crisis25:06 – When numbness replaces faith26:29 – Self-destruction and seeking escape32:35 – How her parents responded in the chaos36:07 – Final reflections and an invitation for the hurting
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Credits: Intro/Outro Music by Jason Bowles. Branding & Design by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/

Welcome back to Moms With A Call, where honest faith meets real life. In Part 2 of her testimony, Rebecca opens up about her early years, growing up in a home where one parent loved Jesus and the other had no relationship with Him. That duality created both safety and confusion—a tension many listeners will find deeply relatable.
Together, McKenzie and Rebecca unpack how childhood labels like “too sensitive” can shape our self-worth, how well-meaning family dynamics can still leave emotional imprints, and how early encounters with religion can either draw us in or push us away. This episode gently holds the in-between—the place where questions begin and identity is quietly forming.
We talk about:
Growing up between two spiritual worldviews
Sensitivity, emotional awareness, and how they’re often misunderstood
The complexity of loving family members who also cause pain
Parenting with gentleness and grace in light of our own stories
How disconnection from the Church shaped her faith journey
This is a tender chapter of Rebecca’s story, one that reminds us that identity isn’t built in a moment—it’s formed in the quiet wrestlings of our becoming.
Episode Timeline00:29 – Beginning of Rebecca’s testimony00:55 – Being a sensitive child in a divided spiritual home02:23 – Family dynamics and unspoken challenges04:19 – Wrestling with faith and self-understanding08:05 – Feeling labeled and misunderstood10:10 – Parenting through grace instead of pressure19:26 – Juggling motherhood and inner healing21:35 – The tension between calling and caregiving22:41 – Navigating faith and family loyalty27:31 – When teenage years bring faith into question33:12 – The moment of disconnection from religion39:49 – Final reflections + preview of Part 3
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Credits: Intro/Outro Music by Jason Bowles. Branding & Design by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/

Welcome to Moms With A Call, a podcast for the spiritually curious and the courageously healing. In this sacred episode, Rebecca invites us into the beginning of her testimony, using the metaphor of The Garden to gently unpack the layers of emotional survival, dissociation, and the long road toward healing.
Through honest conversation and reflection, Rebecca explores what it means to live in self-protection mode, to build inner walls, mask pain with control, and settle for the illusion of peace. It is also a story of breakthrough: stepping out of the “secret garden” we build to survive and into the grace-filled wilderness where God does His most tender work.
We talk about:
The garden as both refuge and prison
Anxiety, panic, and the illusion of control
Dissociation as a coping mechanism
What true peace feels like when we finally let go
The moment surrender begins, even if imperfectly
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they were keeping it all together on the outside but falling apart on the inside. There is room for you here.
Timestamps01:19 – Introducing The Garden metaphor02:11 – Rebecca shares her story of emotional survival04:55 – Honest reflection and the cost of dissociation08:37 – The secret garden and internal boundaries13:08 – Surrendering control and learning what peace really is17:17 – A preview of what is to come in Part 2
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momswithacall
Website: https://www.momswithacall.com
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Credits: Intro/Outro Music by Jason Bowles. Branding & Design by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/

Welcome back to Moms With A Call, a space for the tender, the wrestling, and the spiritually curious. In this deeply vulnerable episode, McKenzie shares the final chapter of her personal testimony. What unfolds is a vulnerable and redemptive reflection on emotional abuse, family betrayal, religious trauma, and the long journey back to a God who never left.
Through spiritual exploration, heartbreak, and a quiet but powerful encounter with Jesus, McKenzie walks us through how grace found her in the wreckage. This conversation invites anyone who’s ever questioned their worth, their faith, or their place in the Church to take a deep breath and know healing is possible, and you’re not alone.
We talk about:
Living with trauma guilt and the weight of silence
Wrestling with religious hurt and the fear of surrender
The difference between manmade religion and the radical love of Jesus
What Scripture reveals in seasons of spiritual warfare
How true Christianity welcomes, includes, and restores
This one is full of hope. And we pray it meets you where you are.
01:38 God's Presence in Dark Times
05:54 Spiritual Exploration and Revelation
09:44 The Power of Scripture
17:42 The Importance of Surrender
26:13 Exploring Other Religions
27:27 The Magnitude of Jesus' Sacrifice
31:01 Hope in Promises Amidst a Terrifying World
31:36 Understanding the Living Word
35:15 Manifestation and Spiritual Exploration
40:40 Inclusivity in Christianity
44:46 Judgment and Religious Superiority
 
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/

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/

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/

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/

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 

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.