Raising Rock

Manifesting. Crystals. Astrology. Tarot cards. Burning sage. Angel numbers.

These practices have become increasingly common in today's culture, but what does the Bible actually say about them?

In this episode, I'm joined by a former practicing witch who shares her powerful testimony of how Jesus Christ rescued her from the New Age movement and transformed her life.

Rather than approaching this conversation from theory, she speaks from personal experience, offering biblical wisdom for Christians navigating a culture where spiritual deception is often packaged as harmless self-help or wellness.

We discuss:
• What the Bible says about witchcraft and the occult
• Manifesting and why Christians should NOT be doing it
• Astrology and horoscopes
• Crystals for healing or protection
• Tarot cards
• Burning sage to "clear energy"
• Angel numbers
• Mediums and psychics
• Spiritual deception in today's culture
• How to lovingly respond when friends or family embrace New Age practices
• The hope and freedom found in Jesus Christ

Whether you've encountered these practices personally, have children growing up in today's culture, or simply want to understand what Scripture teaches, this conversation will help you discern truth from deception with both conviction and compassion.

How to connect with Brianne:
Check out Brianne's Sourdough Instagram
Check out Brianne's Podcast Hearty Homemaker

⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:
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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

At Raising Rock, we thoughtfully and prayerfully vet the guests we invite onto our podcast. While we are unlikely to feature guests whose beliefs or values stand in direct opposition to the mission and principles of Raising Rock, we also recognize that no two individuals or ministries align perfectly on every issue.

Some of our guests may hold differing opinions, have varying approaches to certain topics, or share content on their personal platforms that does not fully reflect all of Raising Rock's views and convictions. Featuring a guest on our podcast should not be interpreted as a full endorsement of every belief, opinion, product, or piece of content they have shared.

Our desire is to engage in meaningful conversations that encourage families, promote wisdom, and point parents toward raising children with strong character and faith. As always, we encourage our audience to thoughtfully consider all content through the lens of Scripture and with discernment.

Motherhood is beautiful. It's also exhausting. Between the laundry, school pickups, meals, interrupted conversations, sleepless nights, and endless to-do lists, many moms wonder if they're missing what God has for them. What if He's been there all along?

In this episode, I'm joined by author Chelsey DeMatteis to discuss her new devotional, Mercy in the Margin, and how God meets mothers in the ordinary moments, unexpected interruptions, messy mistakes, and daily limitations of motherhood.

We talk about one of the greatest lies modern moms have been told: that we should be able to do it all. Chelsey reminds us that God never asked us to be limitless. Instead, He invites us to bring our limitations to Him, where His mercy is more than enough.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling with mom guilt, constantly busy, or simply longing to experience God's presence in everyday life, this conversation offers practical encouragement and biblical hope.

We discuss:
Finding God in the ordinary moments of motherhood
Why busyness has become a badge of honor
The difference between being busy and being faithful
Why it's okay to have limits
Letting go of the pressure to do everything
How God meets us in interruptions
Mom guilt and God's grace
Discovering mercy in the middle of mistakes
Practical encouragement for overwhelmed Christian moms
Resting in God's faithfulness during every season of motherhood

If you've ever wondered whether God sees you in the dishes, diapers, carpools, or daily routines, this conversation is for you.

How to connect with Chelsey:
Follow Chelsey on Instagram
Visit Chelsey's website

⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:
Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.
Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.

On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

At Raising Rock, we thoughtfully and prayerfully vet the guests we invite onto our podcast. While we are unlikely to feature guests whose beliefs or values stand in direct opposition to the mission and principles of Raising Rock, we also recognize that no two individuals or ministries align perfectly on every issue.

Some of our guests may hold differing opinions, have varying approaches to certain topics, or share content on their personal platforms that does not fully reflect all of Raising Rock's views and convictions. Featuring a guest on our podcast should not be interpreted as a full endorsement of every belief, opinion, product, or piece of content they have shared.

Our desire is to engage in meaningful conversations that encourage families, promote wisdom, and point parents toward raising children with strong character and faith. As always, we encourage our audience to thoughtfully consider all content through the lens of Scripture and with discernment.

How do we raise daughters who know who they are in Christ when the world is constantly telling them who they should be?

In this episode, I'm joined by bestselling author Nancy Wilson to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing Christian parents today: raising girls with a secure identity rooted in Jesus instead of culture.

We talk about why a daughter's confidence begins long before the teenage years, how mothers can cultivate security from childhood through high school, and why feeling deeply loved at home changes everything.

We also tackle many of the questions parents are asking today:
Crop tops
Makeup
Fake nails
Spray tans
Two piece bathing suits
Modesty
Friendships
Social media
"Snoopervising"
Preparing daughters for the teenage years
Building confidence without pride
Helping girls find their identity in Christ

Rather than offering a list of rules, Nancy shares biblical wisdom for raising daughters whose hearts are anchored in Christ and whose confidence isn't determined by culture. Whether you're raising a preschooler, elementary-aged daughter, tween, or teenager, this conversation will encourage you with practical wisdom for every stage.

⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:
Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.
Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.

On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

At Raising Rock, we thoughtfully and prayerfully vet the guests we invite onto our podcast. While we are unlikely to feature guests whose beliefs or values stand in direct opposition to the mission and principles of Raising Rock, we also recognize that no two individuals or ministries align perfectly on every issue.

Some of our guests may hold differing opinions, have varying approaches to certain topics, or share content on their personal platforms that does not fully reflect all of Raising Rock's views and convictions. Featuring a guest on our podcast should not be interpreted as a full endorsement of every belief, opinion, product, or piece of content they have shared.

Our desire is to engage in meaningful conversations that encourage families, promote wisdom, and point parents toward raising children with strong character and faith. As always, we encourage our audience to thoughtfully consider all content through the lens of Scripture and with discernment.

Hormone health has become one of the biggest conversations among women today. From cortisol and cycle syncing to nutrition, supplements, and hormone balancing, there's no shortage of advice.

But what if we're asking the wrong first question? In this episode, we're stepping away from the typical hormone health conversation to ask something even more foundational - what does the Bible actually have to say about our health?

Joining me is Anna Melendez of The Fresh Pursuit to discuss how Scripture shapes the way we pursue wellness, steward our bodies, manage stress, embrace rest, and trust God in every season.

This isn't an episode about the newest supplement or the latest hormone protocol. It's about building a biblical foundation that influences every health decision we make.

Whether you're struggling with hormone imbalance, chronic stress, burnout, fatigue, or simply want to honor God with your body, this conversation will encourage you to pursue health with wisdom instead of striving.

In this episode we discuss:
• What the Bible says about caring for our bodies
• Stewardship versus making health an idol
• Why Jesus' pace matters for our health
• The connection between stress, rest, and women's health
• How Christian women can pursue wellness without anxiety
• Practical encouragement for building healthy rhythms that glorify God

How to connect with Anna:
Follow Anna on Instagram @the.fresh.pursuit

⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:
Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.
Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.

On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

As Christian parents, it's easy to give every issue the same weight. Screen time. Bedtimes. Music. Smartphones. Lying. Stealing.

But should they all be treated the same?

In this episode, we're introducing a simple framework that's changing conversations in our own home: Is this a moral issue... or is this our family's preference?

We'll talk about the difference between God's clear commands in Scripture and the ways individual families faithfully apply biblical wisdom. More importantly, we'll discuss why that distinction matters and how confusing the two can unintentionally shape the way our children think about God, sin, and obedience.

Our goal isn't to raise children who simply follow our family rules. It's to raise children who know how to seek the Lord, understand His Word, and faithfully apply it throughout their lives. We also created a free discussion guide to help your family continue the conversation together.

⁠⁠How to connect with Raising Rock:
Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠.
Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠.

⁠⁠ ⁠
On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.