The Christian Mum Club UK podcast

My Story: Faith, Farm Life & Why I Started The Christian Mum Club

The Christian Mum Club: Parenting, Prayer & Self-Care | Faith, Parenting, Home Education, Fitness & Health for Christian Mums

September 23, 2025 17 mins

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🌼 Welcome to the very first episode of The Christian Mum Club: Parenting, Prayer & Self-Care for Christian Mums!

I’m SJ — a UK mum, personal trainer, and farm life enthusiast — and in this opening episode I’m sharing my story with you: why I created this podcast, what life looks like as a Christian mum in today’s busy, secular world, and how faith, parenting, fitness, and self-care all tie together in my journey.

In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ My personal journey through motherhood and faith ✨ How living on a farm has shaped my parenting and daily rhythms ✨ The challenges of balancing prayer, Bible study, weight loss, and health as a Christian mum ✨ Why I believe we need a community — a “daisy chain” of Christian mums — to encourage and support each other

This podcast is here to help you grow in faith, nurture your family, and take care of yourself along the way.

👉 Hit subscribe to join The Christian Mum Club each week for honest conversations, parenting tips, prayer and Bible study encouragement, and health & self-care support for Christian mums.

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