Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast

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Hi there, I’m Natalie Portman! I’m a Christian birth doula, virtual birth coach, childbirth educator, wife, and mama—and I created this podcast just for you.

If you’re preparing for birth, navigating pregnancy, or adjusting to those early days of motherhood, you’re in the right place. On the podcast I share a mix of powerful Christian birth stories, Scripture-based encouragement, and practical tips to help you walk through this season with peace and purpose.

Around here, I do things a little differently. While the world encourages you to control every detail and rely on your own strength, I’ll gently point you back to the freedom of surrender and the beauty of God’s design for birth. Because I believe birth isn’t about showcasing your strength—it’s about revealing the Lord's. And when we fix our eyes on Jesus, we can choose faith over fear.

I’d love for you to subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re looking for more support, grab my free Christian Mama Birth Prep Library at faithoverfearbirth.com. It’s packed with birth prep guides, faith-filled tools, and other resources to help you invite God into your birth space.

You don’t have to walk this path alone. Let’s journey together—with faith, not fear.

Podcasting since 2025 • 46 episodes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast

Latest Episodes

42. Why Do Some Women Feel Little Pain in Labor—and Others Feel a Lot?

In this episode, I'm exploring one of the most misunderstood aspects of birth: why some women experience very little pain in labor while others experience a lot—and why neither experience says anything about your strength, your preparation, or ...

April 28, 2026 • Episode 42 • 16:23

41. Breaking Through Fear After Cesarean: How Preparation & Surrender Led to Veronica's Healing Home Birth

In this episode, Veronica shares the powerful story of her redemptive home birth after cesarean—and how prayer warriors, faithful preparation, and ultimate surrender to God's plan transformed her birth experience from trauma to triumph.A...

April 14, 2026 • Episode 41 • 48:49

40. The 4 Emotional Stages of Labor & Why Your Support Team Needs to Know Them

In this episode, I'm walking you through the emotional stages of labor—not just what happens physically, but the powerful emotional signposts that help you and your birth team know exactly where you are in the process and how to respond with co...

March 31, 2026 • Episode 40 • 18:54

39. Your Baby's Position Matters: When to Check, Ways to Help Baby Turn, & Surrendering the Outcome to God

In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Marrow, a board-certified OBGYN and VBAC mom from Full Circle Women's Care, to discuss a topic that can feel overwhelming for many moms: what to do when your baby is...

March 17, 2026 • Episode 39 • 30:13

38. Stop Consuming Endless Content, Start Building Confidence: The Truth About Birth Preparation

In this episode I'm addressing something I see over and over again with expecting parents—the difference between consuming birth content and actually being prepared for birth. While we have more birth information available than ever be...

March 03, 2026 • Episode 38 • 17:41

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