What if the world measured motherhood, not by perfection or public acclaim, but by quiet courage, surrender, and faith? In this heartfelt Mother’s Day episode of Christian Parent Crazy World, Catherine invites celebrated author and mentor Rhonda Stoppe to lift the veil on the real stories of the moms of the Bible—fearless, flawed, faithful, and sometimes forgotten women whose lives still shape generations.

Drawing from her acclaimed new book, Moms of the Bible: Life Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful, Rhonda Stoppe brings wisdom honed by decades of ministry, parenting, and podcasting (Old Ladies Know Stuff). Together, Catherine and Rhonda Stoppe explore what it means to mother in a world obsessed with perfection, reminding listeners that God’s view of motherhood is radically different—and infinitely more freeing.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode

God Sees and Honors Moms—Even When No One Else Does
Scripture overflows with stories of mothers just like you—women who wrestled, wept, waited, and worshiped as God unfolded His plans in unexpected ways. While culture often dismisses the daily work of mothering as mundane or menial, Catherine and Rhonda Stoppe reveal how the Bible places immense value on those unseen acts of love and faithfulness.

From Mary’s Brave Surrender to Rebecca’s Mistakes


Hear how Mary, the mother of Jesus, chose courageous “yes” in the face of misunderstanding and rejection, modeling trust in God’s unseen plans.


Explore Rebecca’s story—a tale of good intentions gone awry as she tries to “help” God’s promises along, unleashing sibling rivalry and a generational legacy.


Learn that God works through flawed, real women, not perfect ones, and that repentance and humility write a new story for us and our children.

The Power and Danger of Partiality


Rhonda Stoppe uncovers the lasting damage of favoritism in families, drawing from biblical narratives and honest reflections on her own upbringing.


Listeners are encouraged to honestly assess their parenting, seek God’s agape love, and pursue forgiveness and restoration when favoritism has taken root.

When You Feel like the Mom with No Name


Sometimes, a mother’s extraordinary impact is never recognized by the world—or even, at times, by her own children.


The story of David’s unnamed mother powerfully affirms the kingdom value of unseen, faithful work.


“The influence of unnamed mothers has shaped nations, inspired leaders, nurtured artists and motivated ordinary children to accomplish extraordinary achievements.” – Rhonda Stoppe

Real Talk: Healing from Deep Wounds


In a moving post-interview segment, Rhonda Stoppe addresses the pain of those raised by abusive mothers through the biblical story of Herodias and her daughter, offering hope, the necessity of Christ-centered forgiveness, and the invitation to seek healing through biblical counseling.

Why This Matters

In a culture that honors mothers with a day, but often disenfranchises the work of motherhood, this episode re-centers the sacredness, complexity, and generational reach of a mother’s influence. Catherine and Rhonda Stoppe invite you to see your mothering through the eyes of God—full of purpose, dignity, and hope.

About the Guest

Rhonda Stoppe is a bestselling author, speaker, mom of four, and grandmother of fifteen. Known for her practical wisdom and biblical insight, Rhonda is host of the Old Ladies Know Stuffpodcast and beloved mentor to moms and grandmothers across the nation. Her books, including Moms Raising Sons to Be Menand Real Life Romance, equip Christian families for generational impact.

Reflect & Respond

Which mom’s story resonated most with you—fearless Mary, flawed Rebecca, faithful Hannah, or a nameless mother who faithfully packed lunches and taught quietly in her home? What might change in your parenting if you saw yourself as called and seen by God, not defined by comparison or invisibility?

Notable takeaway:

“God doesn’t need perfection. He’s just looking for surrender. He works through the ordinary, the overlooked, and, yes, even the messy moments of motherhood to accomplish His extraordinary plans.” — Catherine

 

Call to Action:
This week, seek out a godly mentor—or encourage another mom who might feel forgotten. Your story matters. Your daily yes to God matters. How will you step boldly into your unique season of motherhood, trusting that God shapes generations through faithful, ordinary women?

Listen now and be refreshed—motherhood, in all its mess and glory, is sacred work in the hands of God.

Episode Resources


Rhonda’s Website & Resources:
noregretswoman.com (Free first chapter, video curriculum, articles, and more)


Moms of the Bible: Life Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful
On Amazon


Rhonda’s Podcast:
Old Ladies Know Stuff Podcast


Rhonda’s YouTube Channel:
Rhonda Stoppe, No Regrets Woman


Connect with Catherine & Free Parenting Resources:
Free faith-filled resources for parents, including prodigal bundles, scripture lists, and more at catherinesegars.com


Biblical Counseling Directory:
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)

What if the world measured motherhood, not by perfection or public acclaim, but by quiet courage, surrender, and faith? In this heartfelt Mother&rsquo;s Day episode of Christian Parent Crazy World, Catherine invites celebrated author and mentor Rhonda Stoppe to lift the veil on the real stories of the moms of the Bible&mdash;fearless, flawed, faithful, and sometimes forgotten women whose lives still shape generations.
Drawing from her acclaimed new book, <a href="https://www.rhondastoppe.com/moms-of-the-bible-book/">Moms of the Bible: Life Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful</a>, Rhonda Stoppe brings wisdom honed by decades of ministry, parenting, and podcasting (Old Ladies Know Stuff). Together, Catherine and Rhonda Stoppe explore what it means to mother in a world obsessed with perfection, reminding listeners that God&rsquo;s view of motherhood is radically different&mdash;and infinitely more freeing.
<hr>
What You&rsquo;ll Discover in This Episode
God Sees and Honors Moms&mdash;Even When No One Else Does Scripture overflows with stories of mothers just like you&mdash;women who wrestled, wept, waited, and worshiped as God unfolded His plans in unexpected ways. While culture often dismisses the daily work of mothering as mundane or menial, Catherine and Rhonda Stoppe reveal how the Bible places immense value on those unseen acts of love and faithfulness.
From Mary&rsquo;s Brave Surrender to Rebecca&rsquo;s Mistakes
<ul>
<li>
Hear how Mary, the mother of Jesus, chose courageous &ldquo;yes&rdquo; in the face of misunderstanding and rejection, modeling trust in God&rsquo;s unseen plans.
</li>
<li>
Explore Rebecca&rsquo;s story&mdash;a tale of good intentions gone awry as she tries to &ldquo;help&rdquo; God&rsquo;s promises along, unleashing sibling rivalry and a generational legacy.
</li>
<li>
Learn that God works through flawed, real women, not perfect ones, and that repentance and humility write a new story for us and our children.
</li>
</ul>
The Power and Danger of Partiality
<ul>
<li>
Rhonda Stoppe uncovers the lasting damage of favoritism in families, drawing from biblical narratives and honest reflections on her own upbringing.
</li>
<li>
Listeners are encouraged to honestly assess their parenting, seek God&rsquo;s agape love, and pursue forgiveness and restoration when favoritism has taken root.
</li>
</ul>
When You Feel like the Mom with No Name
<ul>
<li>
Sometimes, a mother&rsquo;s extraordinary impact is never recognized by the world&mdash;or even, at times, by her own children.
</li>
<li>
The story of David&rsquo;s unnamed mother powerfully affirms the kingdom value of unseen, faithful work.
</li>
<li>
&ldquo;The influence of unnamed mothers has shaped nations, inspired leaders, nurtured artists and motivated ordinary children to accomplish extraordinary achievements.&rdquo; &ndash; Rhonda Stoppe
</li>
</ul>
Real Talk: Healing from Deep Wounds
<ul>
<li>
In a moving post-interview segment, Rhonda Stoppe addresses the pain of those raised by abusive mothers through the biblical story of Herodias and her daughter, offering hope, the necessity of Christ-centered forgiveness, and the invitation to seek healing through biblical counseling.
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Why This Matters
In a culture that honors mothers with a day, but often disenfranchises the work of motherhood, this episode re-centers the sacredness, complexity, and generational reach of a mother&rsquo;s influence. Catherine and Rhonda Stoppe invite you to see your mothering through the eyes of God&mdash;full of purpose, dignity, and hope.
<hr>
About the Guest
Rhonda Stoppe is a bestselling author, speaker, mom of four, and grandmother of fifteen. Known for her practical wisdom and biblical insight, Rhonda is host of the <a href="https://www.rhondastoppe.com/old-ladies-know-stuff-podcast/">Old Ladies Know Stuff </a>podcast and beloved mentor to moms and grandmothers across the nation. Her books, including <a href="https://www.rhondastoppe.com/books/moms-raising-sons-to-be-men/">Moms Raising Sons to Be Men </a>and <a href="https://www.rhondastoppe.com/books/real-life-romance-inspiring-stories-help-believe-true-love/">Real Life Romance</a>, equip Christian families for generational impact.
<hr>
Reflect &amp; Respond
Which mom&rsquo;s story resonated most with you&mdash;fearless Mary, flawed Rebecca, faithful Hannah, or a nameless mother who faithfully packed lunches and taught quietly in her home? What might change in your parenting if you saw yourself as called and seen by God, not defined by comparison or invisibility?
Notable takeaway:
<blockquote>
&ldquo;God doesn&rsquo;t need perfection. He&rsquo;s just looking for surrender. He works through the ordinary, the overlooked, and, yes, even the messy moments of motherhood to accomplish His extraordinary plans.&rdquo; &mdash; Catherine
&nbsp;
</blockquote>
Call to Action: This week, seek out a godly mentor&mdash;or encourage another mom who might feel forgotten. Your story matters. Your daily yes to God matters. How will you step boldly into your unique season of motherhood, trusting that God shapes generations through faithful, ordinary women?
Listen now and be refreshed&mdash;motherhood, in all its mess and glory, is sacred work in the hands of God.
<hr>
Episode Resources
<ul>
<li>
Rhonda&rsquo;s Website &amp; Resources: <a href="https://www.noregretswoman.com">noregretswoman.com</a> (Free first chapter, video curriculum, articles, and more)
</li>
<li>
Moms of the Bible: Life Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Moms-Bible-Fearless-Faithful-Life-Changing/dp/0736987826/">On Amazon</a>
</li>
<li>
Rhonda&rsquo;s Podcast: <a href="https://www.noregretswoman.com/podcast">Old Ladies Know Stuff Podcast</a>
</li>
<li>
Rhonda&rsquo;s YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@rhondastoppe">Rhonda Stoppe, No Regrets Woman</a>
</li>
<li>
Connect with Catherine &amp; Free Parenting Resources: <a href="https://catherinesegars.com/">Free faith-filled resources for parents, including prodigal bundles, scripture lists, and more at catherinesegars.com</a>
</li>
<li>
Biblical Counseling Directory: <a href="https://biblicalcounseling.com/">Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)</a>
</li>
</ul>

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World&nbsp;podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.

Christian Parent, Crazy World

Christian Parent Crazy World

Mother's Day Inspiration: Life-Changing Lessons from the Moms of the Bible (w/ Rhonda Stoppe) - Ep. 183

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