Foundations for the Childbearing Years
A podcast for married couples who don’t have children yet but want to approach pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with wisdom, clarity, and confidence. Hosted by Allison Roose, each episode offers biblical and practical insight to help you lay strong foundations before the journey of childbearing begins.
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
Foundations for the Childbearing Years
Latest Episodes
Ep. 17: My Husband’s (Hot) Takes: Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
In the final episode of the series, I bring my husband onto the mic to get his perspective on the topics we’ve tackled so far — from choosing to have kids, to embracing pregnancy with joy, to why we landed on homebirth and breastfeedin...
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Ep. 16: Breastfeeding Is Best — And My Tips to Actually Make It Successful
In this episode, I open up about why I’m unapologetically biased toward breastfeeding — biblically, biologically, and practically. We dig into God’s design for feeding infants, the unmatched benefits of breastmilk, and why breastfeeding is wort...
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Ep. 15: Your First Birth Is Not A “Trial Run” – Why Home Birth Should Be the Norm
In this episode, I’m sharing my unfiltered take on why I believe home birth is the safest, most empowering option for most low-risk moms. From an Aesop’s fable about fear to what I’ve seen as a mom and doula, we’ll unpack how birth location sha...
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Ep. 14: If You've Been Told To Dread Pregnancy—Listen to This
In this episode, we’re talking about something that culture often gets wrong — pregnancy. I’m sharing why pregnancy is actually amazing — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — and how our mindset shapes our experience. From the miracle of ...
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Ep. 13: Why Have Kids At All?
In a culture that often questions whether having children is worth it, what does the Bible actually say? In this episode, we explore the biblical case for children — that they are a gift, a blessing, and the natural outflow of marriage. We’ll l...
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