Holy Hands, Gentle Strength Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:14:04 -0400 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crystal-roman0 en © 2026 Holy Hands, Gentle Strength yes b94f7884-8e58-5c9f-9180-37ce0bb8cec3 holyhandspodcast@gmail.com Crystal Roman episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Crystal Roman holyhandspodcast@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/98k698g8uzs5wgpd3iehqkm47lsz?.jpg Holy Hands, Gentle Strength https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crystal-roman0 Fatherhood | The Father's Heart Fatherhood | The Father's Heart In this episode, we invite two very special guests for our Father's Day Special! My wonderful husband, Jahaziel Roman, along with a friend and wonderful husband and father from our church family, Eric Westbrook.

We are so thankful for Fathers around here, and what better way to understand their hearts a little more than by hearing them answer a few questions for us mothers.

Leave a comment if you loved today's conversation.
Follow us on instagram and tiktok  ⁨@HolyHandsPodcast⁩ for more content.

Music by Ely Ocasio
Video, Sound & Edits by Christian Rivera

]]> In this episode, we invite two very special guests for our Father's Day Special! My wonderful husband, Jahaziel Roman, along with a friend and wonderful husband and father from our church family, Eric Westbrook.

We are so thankful for Fathers around here, and what better way to understand their hearts a little more than by hearing them answer a few questions for us mothers.

Leave a comment if you loved today's conversation.
Follow us on instagram and tiktok  ⁨@HolyHandsPodcast⁩ for more content.

Music by Ely Ocasio
Video, Sound & Edits by Christian Rivera

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-19386955 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400 4348 motherhood, postpartum, christian, faith, fathers, fatherhood, mensmentalhealth, fathersday 2 7 full false Kingdom Motherhood | Balancing Motherhood and Ministry Kingdom Motherhood | Balancing Motherhood and Ministry In today's episode, Danjhanna sits with us to discuss her motherhood journey and all of the things she has walked through to make her the mother of two that she is today. She welcomes us into her world where she manages mothering her children, and ministry in the church, while her husband serves overseas.

]]> In today's episode, Danjhanna sits with us to discuss her motherhood journey and all of the things she has walked through to make her the mother of two that she is today. She welcomes us into her world where she manages mothering her children, and ministry in the church, while her husband serves overseas.

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-19266561 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3709 motherhood, postpartum, christian, faith, ministry, kingdomministry, worship, worship leader, 2 6 full false A Love Letter | To The Mother Who Is Waiting A Love Letter | To The Mother Who Is Waiting Today, Kayla sits with us to tell us her story. One of the many hats that Kayla wears is that of a doula. She shares with us how the Lord has graced her so that she is able to assist mothers while she waits to have a child here on earth of her own. Please give it a listen as Kayla shares a love letter to the mother who is waiting.

]]> Today, Kayla sits with us to tell us her story. One of the many hats that Kayla wears is that of a doula. She shares with us how the Lord has graced her so that she is able to assist mothers while she waits to have a child here on earth of her own. Please give it a listen as Kayla shares a love letter to the mother who is waiting.

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-19199017 Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 -0400 3263 motherhood, postpartum, christian, faith, miscarriage, infertility, waiting, sisterhood, Jesus 2 5 full false Tender Calling | A Mother's Journey With Autism Tender Calling | A Mother's Journey With Autism In this episode, Mallory tells us about her two children who are on the spectrum. She shares how the Lord has been guiding her and walking her through every step of mothering her boys and the ways she gets to delight in motherhood through it all.

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Music by Ely Ocasio
https://www.instagram.com/elyocasio_/?hl=en

]]> In this episode, Mallory tells us about her two children who are on the spectrum. She shares how the Lord has been guiding her and walking her through every step of mothering her boys and the ways she gets to delight in motherhood through it all.

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/holyhandspodcast/?hl=am-et

Music by Ely Ocasio
https://www.instagram.com/elyocasio_/?hl=en

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-19080869 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2729 2 4 full false Becoming | Honoring Pregnancy As A Sacred Season Becoming | Honoring Pregnancy As A Sacred Season Today, I’m chatting with my dear friend Emily, a beautiful mama in her third trimester, and we’re diving into the heart of pregnancy for a first-time mom. We share thoughts of faith, trust, and the peace found even in the chaos of waiting for your little one. 

Connect with me:

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https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@HolyHandsPodcast⁩  

Music by Ely Ocasio
https://www.instagram.com/elyocasio_/?hl=en



]]> Today, I’m chatting with my dear friend Emily, a beautiful mama in her third trimester, and we’re diving into the heart of pregnancy for a first-time mom. We share thoughts of faith, trust, and the peace found even in the chaos of waiting for your little one. 

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/holyhandspodcast/?hl=am-et

https://www.tiktok.com/ ⁨@HolyHandsPodcast⁩  

Music by Ely Ocasio
https://www.instagram.com/elyocasio_/?hl=en



]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-19005962 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 3074 2 3 full false Steady Faith | Holding Onto God Through Infertility and Miscarriage Steady Faith | Holding Onto God Through Infertility and Miscarriage Today, we're diving deep into a topic that many women face yet feel isolated about: miscarriage and child loss. In this heartfelt discussion, Maria Greene shares her personal journey, offering insights and comfort to those who have experienced similar losses. In the aftermath of loss, many women struggle to give themselves permission to grieve. Maria emphasizes the importance of recognizing and processing grief, not just for the lost child but for the future that will never be.

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https://www.tiktok.com/@UCafQxflxVnb12i_n3u8W2NA 

Music by Ely Ocasio
https://www.instagram.com/elyocasio_/?hl=en

#MotherhoodJourney #MiscarriageSupport #HealingTogether #christianmomlife  #CommunitySupport #miscarriage #motherhood #podcast

]]> Today, we're diving deep into a topic that many women face yet feel isolated about: miscarriage and child loss. In this heartfelt discussion, Maria Greene shares her personal journey, offering insights and comfort to those who have experienced similar losses. In the aftermath of loss, many women struggle to give themselves permission to grieve. Maria emphasizes the importance of recognizing and processing grief, not just for the lost child but for the future that will never be.

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/holyhandspodcast/?hl=am-et
https://www.tiktok.com/@UCafQxflxVnb12i_n3u8W2NA 

Music by Ely Ocasio
https://www.instagram.com/elyocasio_/?hl=en

#MotherhoodJourney #MiscarriageSupport #HealingTogether #christianmomlife  #CommunitySupport #miscarriage #motherhood #podcast

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-18887925 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 3660 2 2 full false Still Enough | What Happens When Plans Change? Still Enough | What Happens When Plans Change? Welcome to season 2!!

In this episode, I chat with Michaela about her breastfeeding journey and the unexpected twists it took. She shares the joy of finding comfort and connection with her son, even when things didn’t go as planned.  

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00:00
Introduction to Motherhood and Breastfeeding Journeys
02:54
Navigating Ministry and Family Life
06:07
Michaela's Transition in Ministry Roles
09:01
The Birth Story: A Journey of Labor
11:53
Decisions in Labor: Hospital Transfer and Interventions
15:06
Breastfeeding Challenges and Emotional Struggles
35:46
Navigating Postpartum Challenges
42:50
The Emotional Journey of Breastfeeding
46:41
Balancing Work and Motherhood
51:23
Listening to God's Guidance
01:06:27
Finding Grace in Imperfection


Music by Ely Ocasio
https://www.instagram.com/elyocasio_/?hl=en

]]> Welcome to season 2!!

In this episode, I chat with Michaela about her breastfeeding journey and the unexpected twists it took. She shares the joy of finding comfort and connection with her son, even when things didn’t go as planned.  

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/holyhandspodcast/?hl=am-et

https://www.instagram.com/holyhandspodcast/?hl=am-et



00:00
Introduction to Motherhood and Breastfeeding Journeys
02:54
Navigating Ministry and Family Life
06:07
Michaela's Transition in Ministry Roles
09:01
The Birth Story: A Journey of Labor
11:53
Decisions in Labor: Hospital Transfer and Interventions
15:06
Breastfeeding Challenges and Emotional Struggles
35:46
Navigating Postpartum Challenges
42:50
The Emotional Journey of Breastfeeding
46:41
Balancing Work and Motherhood
51:23
Listening to God's Guidance
01:06:27
Finding Grace in Imperfection


Music by Ely Ocasio
https://www.instagram.com/elyocasio_/?hl=en

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-18813038 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 4209 2 1 full false Year One | Reflections From A First Time Mom (Part II) Year One | Reflections From A First Time Mom (Part II) In this episode I'll be continuing to share some of the things I've been reflecting on in my first year of being a mother. My episodes are usually teaching base, but this episode will be more of a sit down as I share what year one has been like for me. Every challenge, every triumph and every moment that God was near. Please remember that as you listen, this is MY personal story and experience and that not everyones is the same <3

]]> In this episode I'll be continuing to share some of the things I've been reflecting on in my first year of being a mother. My episodes are usually teaching base, but this episode will be more of a sit down as I share what year one has been like for me. Every challenge, every triumph and every moment that God was near. Please remember that as you listen, this is MY personal story and experience and that not everyones is the same <3

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-18432125 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2090 motherhood, postpartum, christian, faith 1 6 full false Year One | Reflections From A First Time Mom (Part I) Year One | Reflections From A First Time Mom (Part I) In this episode I'll be sharing some of the things I've been reflecting on in my first year of being a mother. My episodes are usually teaching base, but this episode will be more of a sit down as I share what year one has been like for me. Every challenge, every triumph and every moment that God was near. Look out for Part II!

]]> In this episode I'll be sharing some of the things I've been reflecting on in my first year of being a mother. My episodes are usually teaching base, but this episode will be more of a sit down as I share what year one has been like for me. Every challenge, every triumph and every moment that God was near. Look out for Part II!

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-18328201 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0500 2137 1 5 full false Good Shepherd | Tending To Your Flock Good Shepherd | Tending To Your Flock This episode is an invitation to shift from surviving the day to tending it with purpose. I share what it looks like to shepherd your little ones with prayer, presence, and a heart modeled after Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Each moment becomes holy ground when we choose to see it that way. 

]]> This episode is an invitation to shift from surviving the day to tending it with purpose. I share what it looks like to shepherd your little ones with prayer, presence, and a heart modeled after Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Each moment becomes holy ground when we choose to see it that way. 

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-18236972 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1857 1 4 full false Isolation | He Meets You At The Well Isolation | He Meets You At The Well In this episode we talk about isolation and how Jesus meets us in it. Join me and my surprise special guest (spoiler alert - it's my husband!) as we talk through our experience and what God has been teaching us through it as we relate it to the woman at the well. My prayer is that as you listen, the Lord speaks to you and that you, too, begin to feel how near He is.

]]> In this episode we talk about isolation and how Jesus meets us in it. Join me and my surprise special guest (spoiler alert - it's my husband!) as we talk through our experience and what God has been teaching us through it as we relate it to the woman at the well. My prayer is that as you listen, the Lord speaks to you and that you, too, begin to feel how near He is.

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-18082365 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3499 1 3 full false Keep Abiding | When Your Devotional Time Looks Different Keep Abiding | When Your Devotional Time Looks Different In this episode of Holy Hands Gentle Strength, I share some more on my journey of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a devotional time with the Lord amidst the challenges of parenting. Reflecting on the changes in my prayer life after becoming a mother, the struggles with postpartum emotions, and the significance of abiding in God's presence, my hope is that this encourages you to find God in everyday moments and to remember that your efforts in prayer and devotion are valuable, even when they look different than before.

]]> In this episode of Holy Hands Gentle Strength, I share some more on my journey of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a devotional time with the Lord amidst the challenges of parenting. Reflecting on the changes in my prayer life after becoming a mother, the struggles with postpartum emotions, and the significance of abiding in God's presence, my hope is that this encourages you to find God in everyday moments and to remember that your efforts in prayer and devotion are valuable, even when they look different than before.

]]> Crystal Roman Buzzsprout-17987149 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2097 1 2 full false The Assignment | Learning To Receive Motherhood As a Gift The Assignment | Learning To Receive Motherhood As a Gift In today’s episode, I share my journey as a first-time mom—the joys, the challenges, and the ways the Lord has been gently teaching me through it all. Motherhood has reshaped my perspective on life, drawing me closer to His heart. My prayer is that as you listen, the Lord speaks to you and that you, too, begin to discover the unforced rhythms of grace in motherhood.

]]> In today’s episode, I share my journey as a first-time mom—the joys, the challenges, and the ways the Lord has been gently teaching me through it all. Motherhood has reshaped my perspective on life, drawing me closer to His heart. My prayer is that as you listen, the Lord speaks to you and that you, too, begin to discover the unforced rhythms of grace in motherhood.

]]> Crystal Roman 6c34dfff-288a-4135-b2ea-dae62331e074 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:04:37 -0400 1398 1 1 false