Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood! Today, we’re joined by our sweet friend Sarah, the heart behind Stacked With Purpose—a prophetic jewelry company on a mission to remind women who they are in Christ.

We absolutely loved hearing Sarah’s story—from stepping out in faith to go on a missions trip, to starting her business by simply making bracelets that speak truth and encouragement. What began as a fundraiser turned into a ministry, a movement, and a reminder to women everywhere that they are seen, known, loved, and not alone.

In this episode, we talk about identity, motherhood, bold obedience, and the power of speaking life over one another. You’ll leave feeling inspired and uplifted—and maybe ready to stack your own wrist with purpose, too!

Grab your coffee, press play, and join us for this impactful conversation.

Episode Highlights:

• Meet Sarah!
• Missionaries in our own back yard.
• The heart to be a stay at home mom.
• When you aren't sure about your calling.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Sarah Vanornum:

• Twelve 12 Ministries Website
• IG Handle: @twelve12ministries
• Facebook: @twelve12ministries
• Email: info@twelve12ministries.org
• Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
• Visit the Stacked With Purpose Website
• Follow Sarah on IG: @stackedwithpurpose

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this impactful episode, we welcome Becky Thompson—USA Today bestselling author and founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional—as she shares her powerful journey of faith, healing, and prayer.

Becky opens up about the inspiration behind the Midnight Mom Devotional, a nightly prayer movement that now gathers nearly 2 million women every evening. With deep compassion for anxious and weary moms, Becky invites listeners into the comforting truth that God meets us right where we are—even in the middle of the night.

We also dive into her book, Healing Rest, and explore how our personal testimonies can become powerful tools of encouragement and restoration.

Whether you’re in a season of peace or clinging to hope in the chaos, this episode is a beautiful reminder that you are seen, held, and never alone.

Episode Highlights:

• Meet Becky!
• How Becky came into ministry.
• Midnight Mom Devotional.
• He will meet you everywhere.
• The heart behind Healing Rest.
• Our testimony.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Becky:

• Twelve 12 Ministries Website
• IG Handle: @twelve12ministries
• Facebook: @twelve12ministries
• Email: info@twelve12ministries.org
• Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
• Midnight Mom Devotional Website
• Healing Rest Book
• Visit Becky’s Website
• Follow Becky on Instagram

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this episode, we sit down with Moria Rooney, the heart behind Mother of Wilde. Moria shares the deeply personal story of losing her son, Noah, who was stillborn at 35 weeks—and how God met her in that place of heartbreak with a calling to create beauty from ashes.

What began as simple remembrance prints for grieving moms has grown into a powerful ministry that holds space for women walking through loss and gently points them to the hope of Jesus. Moria’s story is tender, raw, and full of God’s redemptive love.

She also shares about Holy Ground, a new retreat she’s launching that invites moms into a deeper place of healing, rest, and restoration. Through her ministry, Moria reminds us that while loss shapes us, it doesn’t define us—and that our truest identity is found in being daughters of the King.

This conversation feels sacred, and we pray it meets you with comfort, hope, and the reminder that even in the midst of grief, God is near.

Episode Highlights:

• Meet Moria.
• What Holy ground is.
• Reclaiming what the enemy has stolen.
• Having a Kingdom Mindset.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Moria Rooney:

• Twelve 12 Ministries Website
• IG Handle: @twelve12ministries
• Facebook: @twelve12ministries
• Email: info@twelve12ministries.org
• Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
• Visit Mother of Wilde
• Learn more about Holy Ground Retreats

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Hey friends! We’re so excited to share this conversation with the incredible Lana Manikowski. Lana opens up about her deeply personal journey through infertility.

During the pandemic, feeling lost and disconnected, Lana made a powerful decision to reclaim her purpose. That decision led her to launch the So Now What Podcast, become a certified life coach, and create the Others Day Brunch—a beautiful gathering dedicated to supporting women walking through infertility.

Lana’s also the author of So Now What?, where she shares her journey of finding fulfillment beyond motherhood and offers guidance to others who feel stuck in their own “now what?” moments.

Through it all, Lana’s found healing and purpose by embracing her story, challenging societal and personal expectations, and offering hope to women who feel unseen.

This conversation is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical advice for anyone who’s ever wrestled with their own “what now?” moments. You won’t want to miss this one—give it a listen!

Episode Highlights:

• Meet Lana Manikowski.
• Lana’s infertility journey.
• Lana’s book.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Lana Manikowski:

• Twelve 12 Ministries Website
• IG Handle: @twelve12ministries
• Facebook: @twelve12ministries
• Email: info@twelve12ministries.org
• Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
• Get your copy of Lana’s Book: So Now What?
• Learn more about The Other’s Day Brunch
• The So Now What Podcast

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Y’all- how are we already wrapping up Season 6? This community means the world to us, and we’re so grateful for every conversation, every message, and every moment we’ve shared this season.

For our finale, we’re talking about something that affects every single one of us—the power of our words, especially the ones we speak to ourselves. We can be our own worst critics, holding ourselves to impossible standards and replaying lies that we’d never say to a friend. But here’s the truth: the words we repeat in our minds either build us up or tear us down.

What if we spoke to ourselves with the same kindness we pour into the people we love? It’s time for us to see ourselves the way God sees us. You are loved. You are worthy. You are enough, right now, exactly as you are.

So grab your coffee and let’s chat. Because, friend, you are so loved, and it’s time to start speaking to yourself like it.

Don’t forget to save the date for Refined, happening April 25th, 2025! More info here!

Episode Highlights:

• Fill your mind with God’s truth.
• Love yourself as God loves you.
• Speak words of life over yourself and others.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood:

• Twelve 12 Ministries Website
• IG Handle: @twelve12ministries
• Facebook: @twelve12ministries
• Email: info@twelve12ministries.org
• Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
• Get your Declaration cards here!
• Come to Refined!

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Hey friends, welcome back to Purpose Beyond Motherhood! We’re so glad you’re here for an honest conversation about grief, lament, and how God meets us in our hardest moments.

Today, we sit down with our friend, Clayr Simnacher, who shares her journey through loss, sorrow, and the practice of lament. Clayr, a counseling psychology professor, opens up about compound grief and navigating uncertainty. Even as a counselor, she has found herself at times asking the same raw question so many of us have: God, do you see me?

Clayr walks us through the biblical practice of lament—how it allows us to bring our deepest pain before God, trusting that He is near even when we don’t see the end of the story. She reminds us that grief isn’t weakness or punishment, but an invitation to draw closer to Him.

One quick note: Clayr references Psalm 13 but actually quotes from Psalm 22— This moment is a powerful reminder that even when we feel abandoned, we can bring our raw emotions before God—just as David did.

We pray this episode meets you where you are. If you’re walking through grief, infertility, or loss, know this—you are not alone, and your pain is not unseen.

Episode Highlights:

• The pit of grief.
• The concept of Holy lament.
• You are not alone.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Clayr:

• Twelve 12 Ministries Website
• IG Handle: @twelve12ministries
• Facebook: @twelve12ministries
• Email: info@twelve12ministries.org
• Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
• Connect with Clayr: Clayr.simnacher@bhcarroll.edu
• Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Hey friends! Today’s episode is a special one. We’re diving into a powerful story of faith, surrender, and adoption with our guest, Brandi Thomas—a loving wife, boy mama, homesteader, multipassionate entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. Brandi has a heart for helping women partner with God and live from a place of rest, and her own journey is a beautiful testament to that.

She opens up about how God led her through the heartbreak of infertility and into the beauty of adoption—one step at a time. Through moments of uncertainty and divine confirmations, she shares what it truly means to release control and trust in God's greater plan.

We also dive into the beauty of open adoption, the love and sacrifice of a birth mother, and how God’s faithfulness shines through in every detail. If you’ve ever wrestled with surrendering to God’s will, this one is for you.

Episode Highlights:

• Meet Brandie.
• Brandie’s journey.
• The posture of surrender.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Brandie Thomas:

• Twelve 12 Ministries Website
• IG Handle: @twelve12ministries
• Facebook: @twelve12ministries
• Email: info@twelve12ministries.org
• Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
• Brandie’s IG: @kingdommothers
• TikTok: @kingdommothersunite
• Visit Brandie’s Website
• YouTube: @KingdomMothersPodcast
• Listen to Kingdom Mothers Podcast
• Get Your Copy of Restore My Soul

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Angela Mackey to explore what it means to hold onto faith when the road ahead feels unclear. Whether you're navigating infertility, illness, or an unexpected challenge, this episode is a reminder that you were never meant to bear the weight of it all by yourself. Angela shares her personal experiences, offering wisdom from Scripture and reflections that bring both comfort and clarity.

We talk about the power of simply being present for those who are hurting, the reality that faith isn’t about never doubting but about trusting God in the midst of uncertainty, and the ways we can lean into His goodness even when we don’t understand His timing. If you’ve ever felt distant from God or wondered if your faith is enough, this conversation will remind you that He is always near, holding you in His grace, even when the path doesn’t make sense.

Episode Highlights:

• Angela’s journey.
• Hearing from the Lord.
• Holding onto faith.
• You don’t have to carry the burden.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on Purpose Beyond Motherhood and Angela Mackey:

• Twelve 12 Ministries Website
• IG Handle: @twelve12ministries
• Facebook: @twelve12ministries
• Email: info@twelve12ministries.org
• Visit the Twelve 12 Ministries Shop
• Get your copy of Angela’s Book: Difficult to Conceive by Angela Mackey
• Visit Angela’s website
• Follow Rethinking My Thinking on Facebook
• Listen to the Life As Worship Podcast
• Follow Angela on Instagram

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.