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.
Episodes
11 episodes
Ep. 10: You Are the Boss of Your Birth
Birth doesn’t have to be something that just happens to you. In this episode, we’re talking about how to step into your role as the boss of your birth — why this mindset can help prevent trauma, the important role your spouse plays in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:03
Ep. 9: You Are the Boss of Your Pregnancy
It’s easy to assume that doctors, midwives, or “the experts” know best when it comes to pregnancy — but the truth is, you are the one responsible for your body and your baby. In this episode, we’ll talk about what it looks like to be t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:41
Ep. 8: Nourishing Your Body & Soul While Trying to Conceive
Thinking about trying to conceive—or already on that journey? In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to care for your whole self—body and soul—while preparing for pregnancy.I’ll share why stewardship matters, how our hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:10
Ep. 7: Surprise! You’re Pregnant (On the Honeymoon) w/ Kinnsey Tripode
In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Kinnsey to talk about something that would catch a lot of couples off guard—getting pregnant right away after getting married. For Kinnsey, that meant on the honeymoon. We talk about what that was l...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:17
Ep. 6: On Postpartum: Planning for the Weeks Everyone Forgets
We spend so much time preparing for birth, but so often the postpartum season catches us off guard — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Culture tells us to “bounce back,” push through, and be productive… but what if that’s not the goal?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:21
Ep. 5: The Truth About Birth: What Culture Won’t Tell You
Is childbirth something to fear… or something to embrace with strength, purpose, and peace?In today’s episode of Foundations for the Childbearing Years, we’re shifting the narrative around childbirth — from cultural panic to bib...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:23
Ep. 4: Reframing Pregnancy — Trading Cultural Lies for Biblical Truth
What if pregnancy isn’t something to fear or just get through — but something to honor, prepare for, and even embrace with peace?In this episode, we’re confronting the cultural messages that shape how we think and feel about pregnancy — ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:56
Ep. 3: Why Sooner Might Be Better — A Biblical (and Practical) Case for Having Kids Earlier
In a culture that says “wait until you’re ready”, we’re taking a different route — one that’s shaped by Scripture and real-life wisdom.In this episode of Foundations for the Childbearing Years, we’re talking about why sooner might actual...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:23
Ep. 2: The Vision for Foundations
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on how most women approach pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.While the world tells us to obsess over information and prepare for every possible outcome, Scripture reminds us: foundation matters m...
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Episode 2
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18:37
Ep. 1: Why I Created Foundations for the Childbearing Years
In this first episode, I’m sharing the story behind the podcast — starting with the birth of my first child and how it unexpectedly led me into the world of birth work. You’ll hear how that experience shaped me as a woman and mother and ultimat...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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26:17