The Butterfly Blog
By Living in the Wait – Melissa Vande Kieft
We all have something in life we’re not prepared for, an unexpected challenge. Most often this struggle isn’t immediately resolved and we grow impatient. It might be unique to you or shared by others. Waiting is often the hardest part,...
By Debbie Garner
Nine years ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. My husband and I always wanted at least three kids. When our son was two, we decided it was time to expand our family. I had another pregnancy that resulted in a traumatic ruptured ectopic pregnancy loss. For years after that...
If you have, we want you to know that you are not alone in that. Dear friend, it’s easy to feel discouraged during life’s trials and valleys. But it’s in those moments when the enemy...
By: Erin Greneaux
I sat on the edge of the fountain, using all my energy to keep the brimming tears from breaking loose. The park was filled with people preparing for the remembrance walk. Even surrounded by other women who had experienced my pain, I felt alone. Five months had passed since...
Listen, friends, forgiveness is hard!
In a world full of differing opinions and ever-changing cultures, it’s nearly impossible to walk through this life unscathed. At some point, whether intentionally or not, we will hurt others and others will hurt us.
But where do we go...
In this episode we discuss:
- 3 ways to support your spouse or friend going through infertility.
- Using declarations to stand firm on God's word.
- How to get connected to Twelve 12 Ministries.
Go to www.patreon.com/purposebeyondmotherhoodpodcast to...
Melissa Vande Kieft is an event planner and enjoys all things related to details, logistics, and organizing. Outside her official work title, she is a blogger, speaker, infertility advocate, and first-time mom after navigating infertility for over 3+ years. Melissa is known...
Peyton Lauderdale is the co-founder & Executive Director of Gathering Hope, a nonprofit based in Aledo, Texas. Her passion is serving women who have survived pregnancy and infant loss, and rallying others to do the same. She's a coffee snob, friend, wife, and...
Bettye Nicole is a Bible teacher, Speaker, Prayer Warrior, and Author. She hosts the Podcast "Oath of Nicole" and the conference "What's Behind Your Selfie" yearly. Bettye believes we all will encounter challenges in this life, but we must remain hopeful and trust that God...
Dr. Stephen Collins, is a reproductive endocrinologist in Dallas, TX. Ph.D. in neuroscience at Emory University, 2011. OB/GYN residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT 2015. REI fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 2018....
Bonnie Ruth, is a wife, auntie, daughter, friend, podcaster, pastor, and speaker. She's been married to her husband, Jason, for 20 years. They have three babies in heaven and have a cute Monkey Terrier that we spoil rotten, named Zoe. She has learned to embrace...
Michaela Belle, is a learning experience designer, speaker, author, and coach who has a passion for helping women see themselves the way that God sees them and not the way the world does.
In this episode we discuss:
- How we can find clarity about what we are...
In this episode we discuss:
- The impact that perfectionism has had on their own lives.
- Practical suggestions for recognizing and overcoming perfection with humility and humor.
Our favorite quote: "We have got to get free. God is doing something...
In this episode, Nicole talks to Mary Kathryn. They discuss family, priorities, and building a business that glorifies God. Mary Kathryn tells us how she...
“I do believe that God has a purpose for our lives beyond the mess, beyond the pain, beyond the brokenness of what we live in.”
On today’s show, Nicole talks with podcaster, author, and speaker, Anna Kettle. Anna has gone through the...
"Being a multi-passionate person is actually a gift. It's something that you should be excited about because there are multiple layers to you and there's so much that you can do with the things that God has given you."
In this episode, Nicole talks with entrepreneur,...
In today’s episode, Nicole introduces our listeners to her new co-host, Holly Piorkowski.
Holly shares her story of birth trauma and how she was able to realize her purpose. She encourages other moms to identify the lies of the enemy, reject comparisons,...
by Laura Williams, Owner of Lemons and Confetti
My husband and I tried to conceive for 3 years before becoming pregnant with our son, Noah, who is now 4 1/2 years old. During those years we endured emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual trials. Beyond all that, though, I...
By Lillie Washington
By Stephanie O'Hara
As long as I can remember, I’ve been a person who looks for signs. Whether I’m making business decisions or trying to decide where to go on vacation, I ask God for guidance. I believe that just like he did for Moses when he appointed him to lead the Israelites out...
