Hagar's Daughters

TW: Infertility, TTC, Health Concerns Maybe you are going through a season in your life where you might be challenged to navigate your heart's desires in a different way. I pray that you will have everything you desire and that what you desire will line up with God's very best for you. When it comes to motherhood, there are so many paths (all of them valid) to getting there. We think of motherhood and somehow our minds might automatically think woman, pregnant, baby, mom. Nevertheless, motherhood is a gift that is birthed in a process that doesn't always look like this. With truth, vulnerability, wisdom, and grit, our guest, Dr. Erinn Scott brings us into her journey to motherhood. Erinn is a friend and colleague to Hagar's Daughters host, Kadeisha. She is teaching (and preaching) in this episode, so don't miss it. This episode is for everybody even if it doesn't match your exact season and circumstance. There are many, many gems that could speak to you such as:

This episode may not be for you, but you are welcomed anyway to tag along in prayer with me. Wishing you all the blessings God has for you. Happy New Year!!! Feeling especially grateful for this episode and thought to yourself, “where's the offering plate?” Buying Me a Coffee is my fancy virtual offering. Feel free to donate towards the success of this podcast there whether monetarily or with words of affirmation. You can also share feedback or reach me by emailing hagarsdaughterspodcast@gmail.com. #hagarsdaughters #blackmoms #blackmompodcaster #blackchristianmoms #prayer

Worried about last minute Christmas preparations? Still buying gifts? Not “ready”? PAUSE! SELAH! Christmas is for you…prepare your heart and mind. Merry Christmas y'all! Feeling especially grateful for this episode? You can wish me a Merry Christmas with a coffee here! Have feedback you want to share with Kadeisha? Want to dialogue about the episode? Hit me with an email to hagarsdaughterspodcast@gmail.com or follow the Buy Me a Coffee page and drop a comment. You can comment without buying a coffee - words of affirmation are my love language ;-) #hagarsdaughters #blackmoms #blackmompodcaster #blackchristianmoms

Hey girl! Whatchu doin? Washing dishes? Driving? Nothing? Going crazy with your littles? ...well, take a moment and pause, and gift yourself a 10 minute walk. Yes, right now, 10 minutes will not break the bank on whatever it is you were doing, but I promise you will thank yourself for this 10 minutes you invest in you. I know what you are thinking, “I'm not dressed for a walk!” Just throw on something, put on your shoes, and go - there's never going to be a perfect moment, so just go. If you are driving, tune into a different episode until you are in a place where you can walk. This is a different type of groove today. I'm going to coach y'all through a 10 minute walk? Say what? Yep, let's walk together! Why? Because it makes a difference - in your mood, your health, your day, whatever. Get up and get moving, sis! Let me know if y'all like this and if so, I will record some more Walk with Me content :). Let's get it! *Please give me some grace on this recording, there's definitely a lot of background noise, but chile, I was walking, that's the point :) And remember, if this podcast is blessing you and you want to support the show, do ya girl a favor and Buy Me a Coffee. Have feedback you want to share with Kadeisha? Want to dialogue about the episode? Hit me with an email to hagarsdaughterspodcast@gmail.com or follow the Buy Me a Coffee page and drop a comment. Let me know if you took a walk with me! #hagarsdaughters #blackmoms #blackmompodcaster #blackchristianmoms #walkwithkd

This is a question every parent needs to ask themselves at some point. With grace, truth-telling, and vulnerability, Rose Archer gets into it, digging deep and giving us mamas some paths to self-exploration beyond the identity of “mama” or whatever other hats you wear. Tune in for this episode and grab your notes because I'm pretty sure she gave us a sermon here. You can follow Rose Archer on Instagram @doulasforme where she is “changing birth culture one life at a time.” And hey, there's some major celebrations revealed in this episode and I need y'alls help to celebrate this gem of a human being. Tune in to learn how. And remember, if this podcast is blessing you and you want to support the show, do ya girl a favor and Buy Me a Coffee. Remember to drop a

This jumpstarts a segment called “Call and Response” where I will share letters to my mothering self or invite guests to do such. Have you ever asked yourself the question “What would I say to my younger self/my older self?” or something of that nature? In this episode, listen to me talk to my younger mothering self who was mothering a newborn. You'll hear ideas around creating routines and rhythms, but more importantly, you'll hear another mama on the journey just trying to figure it out as she goes. Join in the solidarity of knowing you are not alone on that path of learning and growing. Favorite Nuggets from the Show: “I'm learning to live and lean into grace in the midst of the mess because [sic] I'm a hot mess, and God leans into grace with me.” “You can choose to change at any moment in time...the minute that is coming doesn't have to look like the same minute that just past.” “You do not have to be a perfect mother...you're never going to be perfect.” “It gets better.” “There is no mastery in parenthood.” “When you know what season you're in you can act and operate accordingly.” If this podcast is blessing you and you want to support the show, do ya girl a favor and Buy Me a Coffee. Have feedback you want to share? Want to dialogue about the episode? Hit me with an email to hagarsdaughterspodcast@gmail.com or follow the Buy Me a Coffee page and drop a comment. Finally, please share, share, share, subscribe, and leave a review on the show wherever you subscribe so that folks can find this show. Without reviews it's harder for folks to find it. So, friends, before you text me to tell me you enjoyed this, leave me a little review and send your love there.

Kadeisha provides a candid update on what's going on with the podcast, content creation, and life. This episode is for anyone who gets stuck, struggles with motivation, or sometimes just doesn't know where to start. Spoiler Alert: Just take a step! Tune in for the dets. If this podcast is blessing you and you want to support the show do ya girl a favor and Buy Me a Coffee. Love y'all to pieces and I'll be back with more wonderful content. Follow @hagarsdaughters and let's stay connected. You can also follow the Buy Me a Coffee Page. Take a trip down memory lane and listen to my episode with @kladypayne on Pregnancy During the Early Pandemic Days. That's Episodes #7 and #9. Have feedback you want to share? Hit me with an email to hagarsdaughterspodcast@gmail.com or dm me on IG @hagarsdaughters. Remember to like, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. This helps me bring you more stellar content and more importantly it helps other folks find the show. Pass a link to this show on to your sistah friend while you're listening.

In part II of this episode, I am continuing my conversation with Kara Payne and we focused in on how to cultivate joy, gratitude and excitement in this season of pregnancy and birthing during COVID. Kara shares with us how having her “leading ladies,” her village of folks, has been supportive to her and helped her to stay grounded. She also shares one of her favorite devotionals she used during her pregnancy. Kara brings us into the importance of having a sister circle. Looking for that community? Get plugged in to Hagar's Daughters. It's much more than a podcast, stay tuned for opportunities to connect. Follow @hagarsdaughters Follow Kara @kladypayne Feeling inspired? Treat me to a coffee to support the show. Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling by Sarah Young The Renegade Mama Pregnancy and Birthing Affirmation Cards

Hey hey hey….I'm back….tune in to this episode for a bit of encouragement on how to persevere and make up your mind about the things you know you need to do. Need a little push to set you up right for the new year and help you think through how to live each day of your blessed life with a determined mindset? This is the episode for you. Make your mind up sis! About what? Whatever that thing is you know God has called you to set your hands to. Maybe it's leaning into this season of mothering, maybe it's giving your all on the job, whatever it may be, make your mind up to be all in and give it your best! Follow @hagarsdaughters on IG for community and updates on content.

In this episode, I talk with Kara Payne about experiencing Pregnancy during the COVID-19 Pandemic. She gives us some encouragement but before rushing to the place of hope Kara tells it like it is about how “Corona…took the winds out of the pregnancy sails” a bit. We talk about her prayers and the reminder that her pregnancy was an answered prayer. We discuss the difficulties of reconciling birth plans as hopes and desires shifted as a result of the pandemic and developments in the pregnancy. Kara opened up to our listeners with honesty and vulnerability about where she is as she sits on the cusp of preparing to give birth. This episode was recorded in June just before the birth of Kara's bundle of love. Tune in as Kara shares wisdom and blesses us with a piece of her story. We know that so many women are pregnant and birthing in this pandemic- listen in and know that you are not alone on that journey. Not pregnant? There are still some things to glean from this so please listen. Notable Moments (see timestamps): “Corona... took the winds out of the pregnancy sails!” - 8:39 “Lord if it be your will, allow us to bring forth a child IN 2020….not knowing what 2020 was going to look like.” - 9:54 “This was a specific prayer and an answered one - I've had to keep that at the forefront even when it's been challenging to do so.” - 10:10 “Whose child are you?...Not only are you God's child, but you are carrying God's child.” - 18:10 Follow @hagarsdaughters on IG. Leave a 5-star review to help others find the show! Happy Listening!

Have you been wondering where we've been? We're still here. Tune in as Kadeisha talks about the need for recalibrating when you are feeling tired or discouraged. In this episode Kadeisha talks about figuring out how to make this podcast more sustainable and the call to the podcast being one of the things that pushes her to keep going and figure it out. What needs recalibrating in your own life? Remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review. Also, share your feedback with Kadeisha @hagarsdaughters on IG and/or by email at hagarsdaughterspodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and stay tuned for more content.

This episode is all about working through seasons and moments of discouragement. If you have been feeling discouraged, you are not alone. Tune in for some tips on how to get moving even as you face discouragement. … Hagar's Daughters is looking for Black Christian Queer Moms or Black Christian Moms of Queer-Identified Children to dialogue with. We want to amplify Black Queer Mom voices on the regular, but also specifically in honor of Pride Month. We believe that Black Moms Matter and that includes Black Queer Moms. We would be honored to have you on the show. If you or someone you know is interested please email hagarsdaughterspodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @hagarsdaughters.

For every Black Mom, Black Woman, Black Man, and Anti-Racist lover of Black people, this is a must listen. In this episode Kadeisha pulls together a lament for Black folks. This episode so much embodies why the Hagar's Daughters community was created. We talk here about what it means to lament the loss of black life. This episode is a space for collective grief, a prayer prayed for those who can't seem to put into words their anger, and a space made to just sit with the rough and raw feelings we as a Black community are holding right now. For White folks, this episode might describe to you what it's like to be exhausted and fear for your life and those you love when wrapped in Black flesh. If you are someone who is committed to the work of being an anti-racist ally, we recommend you listen in and learn how to offer space for those you say you are committed to being an ally to. Remember to subscribe to the show, rate, and leave a 5 star review. Also, if you are interested in being a guest on the show or you know someone you would recommend as a guest, email hagarsdaughterspodcast@gmail.com. Please reach out if you are interested in dialoguing further about this episode and future episodes. We have just the thing for you and we are looking forward to connecting! Follow @hagarsdaughters on IG.

This is the episode you need to move from surviving to thriving. Here we introduce two sets of questions that will help you discover what you need to be well during this season and how to incorporate that into your life as a mom. This is all about developing our long-term self-care plan. Not a mom? Tune in anyway because these questions are great for anyone but even more specifically good for those who may not live alone or may be quarantining with another person and needing to navigate how to care for yourself when your plans are impacted by the presence of other people. Remember to subscribe to the show, rate, and leave a 5 star review. Also, if you are interested in being a guest on the show or you know someone you would recommend as a guest, email hagarsdaughterspodcast@gmail.com. We look forward to connecting with you! Follow @hagarsdaughters on IG.

In this episode we discuss how God can show us how to mother our brown babies. Kadeisha shares a bit about how the Holy Spirit is guiding her in figuring out the how to's of mom life, especially in the midst of a lack of supports (which many of us are experiencing due to the pandemic). We talk about the remedy to the truth that babies don't come with a manual (spoiler alert: you have the Holy Spirit, that is your manual/your guide). If you are in need of some encouragement as you struggle through the daily how to's, this episode is for you. Tune in for some encouragement, a message of grace and love, and a little prayer. To learn more about ways to engage with the Hagar's Daughters community, follow @hagarsdaughters on Instagram and stay tuned for an update on the patreon.com community for Hagar's Daughters.

In this episode we discuss a few tips and suggestions for caring for yourself as a Mom during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the necessity of being okay with just surviving right now and relaxing the standard around the pressure to thrive during the pandemic. We learn a few practical tips for self care ranging from taking a quick break for you to getting out and doing things together with your kids. No matter where you are in the pandemic, it's okay. It's okay to not be okay and it's okay to be well. We talk about affirming ourselves and reminding ourselves that "It's okay!" and how we can all use a little bit of self-compassion in this season. We read from Ecclesiastes 3 and explore for ourselves "what time is it FOR YOU?" as a way of thinking through what this season is requiring of us as moms in our individual lives and within our families. Finally, we share a prayer of lament and praise. To learn more about ways to engage with the Hagar's Daughters community, follow @hagarsdaughters on Instagram and stay tuned for an update on the patreon.com community for Hagar's Daughters.

Welcome to the Hagar's Daughters podcast hosted by Kadeisha Bonsu. Calling all Black, Christian Mamas, Mommies-to-Be, New Mamas, and Aspiring Mamas. Do you hold different identities? Tune in anyway, there's a little something for everybody. More importantly share it with a Black, Christian Woman that you know who enjoys conversations about motherhood. Premiere episode will launch on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020. Stay tuned and Be Blessed! Follow us on IG @hagarsdaughters