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Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
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.
Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
18. [Listener Favorite Replay] How Birth & Motherhood Reflects the Gospel (Originally Ep. 7)
While I take a short rest during my first trimester, I’m bringing back one of the most meaningful episodes of the podcast. This conversation has resonated deeply with so many mamas, reminding us that birth and motherhood are not just physical experiences, but also powerful reflections of the gospel.
If you’re longing for encouragement, or you want to see your motherhood journey through the lens of God’s sacrificial love, this replay will speak to your heart in fresh ways.
In this episode I'm sharing how the profound experience of birth and motherhood reveals beautiful gospel truths that will transform how you see God's love for you.
From the moment you discover you're pregnant to the intense moments of labor and the sweet surrender of holding your newborn, every stage of this journey offers glimpses into God's heart and His sacrificial love.
If you've ever wondered how your experience as a mother connects to your faith, or if you're looking for deeper meaning in the beautiful chaos of pregnancy and parenting—this episode will encourage your heart in ways you weren't expecting.
In this episode, I share:
🤱 How the unconditional love you feel for your unborn baby reflects God's unmerited love for you
⛪ Why Jesus chose birth language to describe salvation and what that means for mothers
💔 How the pain and sacrifice of labor mirrors Christ's sacrifice on the cross
👶 What your newborn's transformed heart teaches us about being born again spiritually
✝️ How raising children reveals both our sin nature and God's unchanging love for us
💕 Why your imperfect motherly love points to His perfect, eternal love
Scripture Shared:
- John 3 - You must be born again
- 1 John 4:19 - We love because He first loved us
- Luke 22:42 - Garden of Gethsemane prayer
- Hebrews 12:2 - Joy set before Him
- John 16:21 - Woman in labor analogy
- Ephesians 2:8-9 - Saved by grace through faith
- Ezekiel 36:26 - New heart
- Romans 5:8 - Christ died for us while we were sinners
I close this episode by praying over you—that you would see yourself as God's beloved daughter and find fresh encouragement in how deeply, perfectly, and unconditionally He loves you through every season of motherhood.
Mentioned in this episode:
✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library; Free birth prep tools, worship playlist & more
💛 Work with Me 1:1 – Doula Support & Coaching: Explore birth support and childbirth education for your pregnancy and birth journey
If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear this gospel truth.
Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one birth story at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!
