Catch the Baby, Keep the Faith Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:29:41 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529312 en-us © 2026 Catch the Baby, Keep the Faith yes f11a2f72-db73-59d9-9115-cfd884c10ac5 Kelsey Pike and Stacia Friend episodic false Catch the Baby, Keep the Faith is a podcast where midwifery meets motherhood, marriage, and ministry. Hosted by Stacia and Kelsey--two midwives, wives, moms, and believers--we share real conversations about birth, family, friendship, and faith.

Each week, we'll pull back the curtain on what life as a midwife is really like, bust common myths, and dive into topics like holistic health, parenting, marriage, and keeping Christ at the center of it all. Sometimes deep, sometimes lighthearted--but always honest and encouraging.


If you love learning, laughing, and being reminded that you're not alone in this journey, you'll feel right at home here.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kelsey Pike and Stacia Friend https://storage.buzzsprout.com/q02l37jtrbo52bb1676gycy2h6nf?.jpg Catch the Baby, Keep the Faith Burnout, Boundaries, and Saying No Burnout, Boundaries, and Saying No As midwives, moms, wives, and women who care deeply for others, burnout can sneak up fast--even when we're doing things that feel good and that we enjoy. In this episode, we're getting honest about the signs of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and why learning to say "no" is actually one of the most freeing things you can do!

We'll talk about what this looks like in work, motherhood, friendship, and faith--and how rest is an act of trust, not weakness.

Whether you're in a season of exhaustion or just needing a reminder to slow down, this one's for you.

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]]> As midwives, moms, wives, and women who care deeply for others, burnout can sneak up fast--even when we're doing things that feel good and that we enjoy. In this episode, we're getting honest about the signs of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and why learning to say "no" is actually one of the most freeing things you can do!

We'll talk about what this looks like in work, motherhood, friendship, and faith--and how rest is an act of trust, not weakness.

Whether you're in a season of exhaustion or just needing a reminder to slow down, this one's for you.

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]]> Kelsey Pike and Stacia Friend Buzzsprout-18170146 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 3354 full false You Asked, We Answered: Motherhood, Marriage, Midwifery, Ministry You Asked, We Answered: Motherhood, Marriage, Midwifery, Ministry You asked, we're answering! In this laid back Q&A episode, we're tackling your questions about motherhood, marriage, friendship, faith, and what it's really like to be wives, midwives and moms.

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]]> You asked, we're answering! In this laid back Q&A episode, we're tackling your questions about motherhood, marriage, friendship, faith, and what it's really like to be wives, midwives and moms.

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]]> Kelsey Pike and Stacia Friend Buzzsprout-18046568 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0400 1412 full false Toddlers & Teenagers: Contrasting Seasons of Motherhood Toddlers & Teenagers: Contrasting Seasons of Motherhood From tantrums to teenage talkbacks, we're unpacking the beauty, chaos, and sanctifying moments of motherhood in every season. Join us as we laugh, reflect, and share how God meets us in both the sleepless nights and the late-night heart talks--reminding us that every stage is sacred in its own way.

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]]> From tantrums to teenage talkbacks, we're unpacking the beauty, chaos, and sanctifying moments of motherhood in every season. Join us as we laugh, reflect, and share how God meets us in both the sleepless nights and the late-night heart talks--reminding us that every stage is sacred in its own way.

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]]> Kelsey Pike and Stacia Friend Buzzsprout-17976344 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2683 full false Mini Episode: Inductions and VBACs Mini Episode: Inductions and VBACs In this mini episode, we answer a listener's question about inductions, post-dates pregnancies, and VBACs. We break down what the evidence says, share evidence-based recommendations, and talk about how to navigate birth choices with both wisdom and faith.

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]]> In this mini episode, we answer a listener's question about inductions, post-dates pregnancies, and VBACs. We break down what the evidence says, share evidence-based recommendations, and talk about how to navigate birth choices with both wisdom and faith.

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]]> Kelsey Pike and Stacia Friend Buzzsprout-17824851 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:00:00 -0400 1278 1 full false Faith in the Birth Room Faith in the Birth Room From trying to conceive to pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and even when things don’t go as planned, we’ve seen God’s hand at work in every step. In this episode, we share how faith transforms the birth room and reminds us that He is present in it all.

This episode is sponsored by Hello Literacy — providing practical, engaging resources to help kids fall in love with reading. Explore more at helloliteracy.com

Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Catch the Baby, Keep the Faith? We’d love to partner with you! Email us at catchthebaby.keepthefaith@gmail.com.

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]]> From trying to conceive to pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and even when things don’t go as planned, we’ve seen God’s hand at work in every step. In this episode, we share how faith transforms the birth room and reminds us that He is present in it all.

This episode is sponsored by Hello Literacy — providing practical, engaging resources to help kids fall in love with reading. Explore more at helloliteracy.com

Interested in sponsoring a future episode of Catch the Baby, Keep the Faith? We’d love to partner with you! Email us at catchthebaby.keepthefaith@gmail.com.

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]]> Kelsey Pike and Stacia Friend Buzzsprout-17798833 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2455 1 3 full false What a Midwife Really Does What a Midwife Really Does When people hear the word "midwife", they often picture home births, candelight, and crunchy granola--but there's so much more to it! In this episode, we're breaking down what midwives really do, busting some common myths, and sharing why midwifery care matters for women and families today.

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]]> When people hear the word "midwife", they often picture home births, candelight, and crunchy granola--but there's so much more to it! In this episode, we're breaking down what midwives really do, busting some common myths, and sharing why midwifery care matters for women and families today.

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]]> Kelsey Pike and Stacia Friend Buzzsprout-17720310 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2348 1 2 full false Our Story--Midwives, Mamas and a Mic Our Story--Midwives, Mamas and a Mic In our very first episode, we’re pulling up a chair and inviting you into our world. We’ll share who we are—wives, moms, midwives, and believers—and why we felt called to start this podcast. From the heart behind the name Catch the Baby, Keep the Faith to the topics you can expect in future episodes, this is your chance to get to know us and join our community from the very beginning.

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]]> In our very first episode, we’re pulling up a chair and inviting you into our world. We’ll share who we are—wives, moms, midwives, and believers—and why we felt called to start this podcast. From the heart behind the name Catch the Baby, Keep the Faith to the topics you can expect in future episodes, this is your chance to get to know us and join our community from the very beginning.

Support the show

]]> Kelsey Pike and Stacia Friend Buzzsprout-17683043 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1669 1 1 full false