01 // What Does It Mean To Be Chosen For Childbearing?

In this final episode, we explore specific references to birth throughout the biblical narrative, how this interprets our views on birth, and that by knowing this, we can be equipped in the labor to come to hold steadfast to our faith, no matter what happens. Your labor is not in vain; God is with you; you are, in fact, Chosen. // Be sure to text the word CHOSEN to (202) 410-4202 TO BE UPDATED ON NEW CONTENT VIA EMAIL, as well as to download the rest of the biblical affirmation cards.

In this episode we will explore how knowing that we are chosen causes us go lean into our village, or community, for rest and renewal with a baby fresh from God; In this we can better steward our whole mind, body, and spirit, by abiding in Christ. // Be sure to text the word CHOSEN to (202) 410-4202 TO BE UPDATED ON NEW CONTENT VIA EMAIL, as well as to download the rest of the biblical affirmation cards.

In this episode we will explore how knowing that we are chosen affects our experiences of loss and grief, and why acknowledging our pain, rather than remaining silent, is the most healthy thing we can do for our own faith. // Be sure to text the word CHOSEN to (202) 410-4202 TO BE UPDATED ON NEW CONTENT VIA EMAIL, as well as to download the rest of the biblical affirmation cards.

In this episode we will explore how knowing that we are chosen prompts us to write and share our stories of birth; Story helps to process, for purpose, and to remember; Because we know that He gives meaning to our experiences, by the intricate process He designed as a part of His greater story. // Be sure to text the word CHOSEN to (202) 410-4202 TO BE UPDATED ON NEW CONTENT VIA EMAIL, as well as to download the rest of the biblical affirmation cards.

In this episode we will explore how being CHOSEN affects how we affirm and experience labor; Namely, through the words we use, the affirmations we learn, and how speaking these honor Christ. // Be sure to text the word CHOSEN to (202) 410-4202 TO BE UPDATED ON NEW CONTENT VIA EMAIL, as well as to download the rest of the biblical affirmation cards.

In this episode we will explore how learning that we are CHOSEN prompts us to better understand and prepare for childbirth, which in turn only further sparks our faith. // Be sure to text the word CHOSEN to (202) 410-4202 TO BE UPDATED ON NEW CONTENT VIA EMAIL, as well as to download the rest of the biblical affirmation cards.

In this episode we will explore how understanding we are chosen for this season, in light of the gospel, transforms our view and experience of pregnancy...into one of grace, a gift. // Be sure to text the word CHOSEN to (202) 410-4202 TO BE UPDATED ON NEW CONTENT VIA EMAIL, as well as to download the rest of the biblical affirmation cards.

You are CHOSEN for this season of childbearing, and God uses this season to bend our hearts toward Him, as He creates new life within. In this very first episode of the Chosen: Birth + Faith through a Doula lens podcast, we will explore what this means - to be chosen by God for this season - and how in learning more of birth, we learn of our role in His greater story, as we also, in fact, learn more of God. // Text the word CHOSEN to (202) 410-4202 to be updated on new episodes via email, as well as to download the rest of the Biblical affirmation cards referenced.

For the first season of CHOSEN: Birth + Faith through a Doula lens, we will explore: What it means to be CHOSEN for childbearing, 1/21 How being CHOSEN transforms your pregnancy, 1/28 Why being CHOSEN prompts us to better understand childbirth, 2/4 How being CHOSEN affects how we experience labor, 2/11 How knowing we are CHOSEN prompts us to share our stories of birth, 2/18 How knowing we are CHOSEN affects our experiences of loss and grief, 2/25 How knowing we are CHOSEN causes us to lean into our village for rest and renewal with a fresh babe, 3/3 How knowing we are CHOSEN affects our understanding of birth, throughout Biblical times and today, 3/10 In these 8 episodes, the famous lyric of Bethel Music, will ring true: “From my mother’s womb, you have CHOSEN me, Love has called my name” TEXT CHOSEN TO (202) 410-4202 TO BE UPDATED ON NEW CONTENT VIA EMAIL and join us on your favorite podcast listening app on January 21st for the first episode! Visit www.simplenaturalmama.com for more!