Unlikely Housewives: Real Talk For Worn Out Christian Women

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Feeling like a frazzled, coffee-reheating, “I’ve got this” mom who’s actually barely holding it together? You’re not alone. Welcome to Unlikely Housewives — the Christian mom podcast where two real women (and moms) trade people-pleasing for freedom, self-care for soul-care, and “the hustle” for a life of purpose.

Tracy and Tori are Christian moms who met after moving their families across the country and realized they were both faking it, lonely, and tired of comparison. We’re recovering people-pleasers and straight shooters who believe God calls the unlikely — and that you were made for more than just surviving motherhood, marriage, and the daily grind.

On this show, we talk real about:

  • Christian parenting with purpose (and the mess that comes with it)
  • Marriage, faith, and the hard conversations no one wants to have
  • Women’s health, emotional baggage, and ditching cultural lies
  • How to stop pretending and start living with hope as a Christian mom

If you’re a busy, isolated Christian mom looking for encouragement, laughter, and a reminder that you’re not alone — this is your tribe. Pull up those high-waisted yoga pants, tighten your top knot, reheat your coffee (again), and let’s rise together in faith, motherhood, and marriage.

Want to be a guest on Unlikely Housewives? Send Tori Shirah a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unlikelyhousewives


Episode Date
Why “Choose Joy” Isn’t Working When Life Gets Hard | EP 169
Sep 15, 2026
You Keep Saying “I’m Fine”—But What Are You Really Carrying? | EP 168
Sep 08, 2026
Season 6 Trailer
Sep 01, 2026
What Nobody Tells You About Hormones | EP 167
Aug 18, 2026
Still Unlikely: Faith, Friendship, and Maycember Chaos | EP 166
May 19, 2026
Finding Freedom from Food, Idols, and Inner Empty Spaces with JT Tapias | EP 165
May 12, 2026
Raising Kids in AI Generation: Faith Over Algorithms | EP 164
May 05, 2026
How to Build Confidence in Girls Through Early Puberty Talks | EP 163
Apr 29, 2026
How to Grow Closer to Jesus in a Busy Season of Life | EP 162
Apr 21, 2026
The Good Mom Trap: How to Raise Godly Kids Without Perfect Parenting | EP 161
Apr 14, 2026
The Creator vs. Content Creators: How Christian Influencers Can Distract Your Faith | EP 160
Apr 07, 2026
Helping Your Kids Navigate Science, School, and Belief in God | EP 159
Mar 31, 2026
Petty Christian Women Exposed: Hilarious Pet Peeves We Can’t Quit | EP 158
Mar 24, 2026
The #1 Reason Your Home Stays Messy | EP 157
Mar 17, 2026
4 Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Tank Energy (And the Faith Fix) | EP 156
Mar 10, 2026
Postpartum Anxiety Mistakes Christian Moms Don’t See Coming | EP 155
Mar 03, 2026
How "Doing It All" Backfires: 4 Ways Chasing More Wrecks Joy at Home | EP 154
Feb 24, 2026
How Christian Moms Can Prioritize Experiences, Not Stuff | EP 153
Feb 17, 2026
Unlikely Husbands: Mind Reading & Silent Treatments Fail Marriage | EP 152
Feb 10, 2026
TRAILER Unlikely Housewives: Real Talk for Worn-Out Christian Women
Feb 06, 2026
Anxiety, Insomnia & Your Faith: What to Do When You Can’t Sleep | EP 151
Feb 03, 2026
Snacks, Homework & Holy Patience: Evenings with Kids | EP 150
Jan 27, 2026
The “Good Christian Girl” Mistake That Keeps You Afraid of Conflict | EP 149
Jan 20, 2026
The New Year Wellness Trap: Why Big Goals Make Tired Moms Feel Worse | EP 148
Jan 13, 2026
Christian Motherhood: Stop These 5 "Good Mom" Habits Now | EP 147
Jan 06, 2026
How We Made This Year Harder Than It Had to Be: 5 Transition Mistakes Christian Moms Overlook
Dec 30, 2025
For the One...Who is Suffering
Dec 23, 2025
For the One...Who Needs A Spiritual Rebranding
Dec 16, 2025
For the One...Who Spends Money
Dec 09, 2025
For the One...Who Feels Shame
Dec 02, 2025
For the One...Who God's Not Done with Yet!
Nov 25, 2025
For the One...Who is Standing By Her Man
Nov 18, 2025
For the One…Who Needs Help With Parenting
Nov 11, 2025
For the One...Who God is Calling
Nov 04, 2025
For the one...Who is Longing to Be Seen
Oct 28, 2025
For the One...Who Thinks Marriage is Hard!
Oct 21, 2025
For the One...Who Wants Clarity Courage and Conviction
Oct 14, 2025
For the One...Who Wants to Save Their Marriage
Oct 07, 2025
For the One...Who Was Not At the Coldplay Concert
Sep 30, 2025
For The One...Who Is In A Battle With Their Child
Sep 23, 2025
For the One...Who Wants to Take Their Brain Back
Sep 16, 2025
For the One... Who Ranks Suffering
Sep 09, 2025
For the One...Who Is Grieving
Jul 29, 2025
For the One...Who Is Burdened By A Secret
Jul 22, 2025
For the One… Who Is Impacted By Addiction
Jul 15, 2025
For the One…Who Needs to Feel Better!
Jul 08, 2025
For the One...Who Kept the Baby
Jul 01, 2025
For the One...Who Loves Jesus & Has a Homosexual Child
Jun 24, 2025
For The One...Who Had an Abortion
Jun 17, 2025
For The One... Who Questions Christianity & Absolute Surrender
Jun 10, 2025
For The One.... Who Has a Child Struggling with Gender Identity
Jun 03, 2025
Coming Soon - You Are Not Alone Series
May 27, 2025
121. Perimenopause & Menopause? Empowerment through Hormone Replacement Therapy
May 13, 2025
120.Midnight Mom: Finding Healing Rest in the Chaos of Motherhood on this Mother’s Day
May 06, 2025
119. Navigating Teen Years with Parenting Expert and Coach, Jeanine Mouchawar
Apr 29, 2025
118. Birth Order: Sibling Dynamics and Personality Roles
Apr 22, 2025
117. Parenting Teens, Isolation & Return To Jesus Book Launch with Jen Thompson
Apr 15, 2025
116. Freedom in Christ vs. Worldly Independence
Apr 08, 2025
115. Love Languages Unplugged: Humor, Insight, and Spiritual Growth in Relationships
Mar 31, 2025
114. Staying Sharp with Scripture & Jesus, author Kenneth Valentine
Mar 25, 2025
113. Embrace Your Unique Spiritual Gifts in Everyday Moments
Mar 18, 2025
112. Surviving Snow Days: Humor and Hurdles
Mar 11, 2025
111. Digital Dilemmas: Parenting and Mental Health in the Tech Era
Mar 04, 2025
110.Paws & Reflections: Love and Laughter in Pet Parenthood
Feb 25, 2025
109. Iron Sharpens Iron, Yet Where is The Iron?
Feb 18, 2025
108. Tori Goes To Washington D.C.
Feb 11, 2025
107. Rest Must Be Stronger Than Exhaustion
Feb 04, 2025
106. Stuck Jeeps and Snowblower Steams:  An Unlikely Snow Day
Jan 28, 2025
105. Uncovering Joy With Unexpected Faith
Jan 21, 2025
104. Traveling Alone: Diaries of our Solo Journeys
Jan 14, 2025
103. New Year, Same High-Waisted Yoga Pants: Jesus, Family and Fun in 2025
Jan 07, 2025
102. Embracing Imperfection: Positive Discipline and the Joys of Parenting
Dec 31, 2024
101. From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed: Reading through the Bible in a Year with The Bible Recap
Dec 24, 2024
100 Episodes Later... Tori's Sober, Tracy's Trying Not to Cry, and a Whole Lot of Unlikely
Dec 17, 2024
99. Understanding Childhood Anxiety: Expert Tips with Therapist, Bryce Hamilton
Dec 10, 2024
98. Transforming Teen Lives Through Fight Club:  From Digital Isolation to Real-World Connections and Building Trust
Dec 03, 2024
97. Faithful Family Man and Secret Service Agent: Balancing Presidential Protection and Relationship with Jesus: Ken Valentine’s Journey
Nov 26, 2024
96. Empowering Children with a Biblical Worldview: Critical Thinking and Christian-Based Education with Elizabeth Urbanowicz
Nov 19, 2024
95. Beyond the Ballot: God is Still Sovereign
Nov 12, 2024
94. Navigating Co-Parenting Through Divorce
Nov 05, 2024
93. The Future of Education: Parental Involvement Required!
Oct 29, 2024
92. The Hidden Layers of Narcissism with Barbara Beck
Oct 22, 2024
91. Voting for an Audience of One
Oct 15, 2024
90. Raising Confident and Adventurous Kids: The Evermore’s Family Journey
Oct 08, 2024
89. Motherhood, Friendships & Breaking Free from Social Media
Oct 01, 2024
88. Farewell to Season Three: Faith in a Wheelbarrow
May 28, 2024
87. Reclaiming Rainbows and Reviving Faith with Hannah Pierrou.: Insights from her new book 'Miss Understood’
May 21, 2024
86. “Letter to the American Church” Documentary Commentary by UH
May 14, 2024
85. Surviving Hollywood: with guest Kelly Collins Lintz on Fame & Family
Apr 30, 2024
84. Unraveling Americanitis with guest, Dr. Bryan Burns
Apr 23, 2024
Re-Release: Kindergartener’s Fight for Life: Urgent Need for Kidney Donor - Spread Awareness - Donate Hope
Apr 16, 2024
83. Conversations of Conviction with Misty Phillip, Podcast Host of “It Is Time to Stand Up”
Apr 09, 2024
82. “Marriage by Design: Loving Our Husbands with Faith and Intimacy” featuring special guest, Suzanne Rice
Apr 02, 2024
81. Education Unbound: The Little Family’s Exploration of Schooling and Simplicity
Mar 26, 2024
80. Strength in Struggle: A Mother's Insight on Divorce, Business, and New Beginnings
Mar 20, 2024
79. From the NFL to Law Enforcement: Anthony Sherman follows God’s calling
Mar 12, 2024
78. Finding Jesus in the NFL: Sherman's journey of faith, family, and football
Mar 05, 2024
77. “Conscious, Not Crazy” and the Art of Balanced Parenting with guest, Kori Lauritsen
Feb 27, 2024
76. Kindergartener’s Fight for Life: Urgent Need for Kidney Donor - Spread Awareness - Donate Hope
Feb 20, 2024
75. The Mental Edge: How J. Caleb Rogers Shapes Champions in Sports and Life
Feb 13, 2024
74. The Silent Epidemic of Fentanyl: One Mother’s Mission to Bring Awareness and to Honor Her Lost Son
Feb 06, 2024
73. From Crayons to Pensions: Bryan Sarff’s Solutions to Family Financial Planning
Jan 30, 2024
72. Nurturing Bonds and Building Legacies: Family Wisdom with Mell Hashey
Jan 23, 2024
71. Leading with Love and Strategy: How the Hashey Family Redefined Family Dynamics
Jan 16, 2024
70.Our Boys & Bourbon: A Comedic and Candid Reflection Of Our Marriages and Family Dynamics!
Jan 09, 2024
69.Raising Financially Savvy Kids: An Insightful Conversation with guest, Brian Sarff
Dec 19, 2023
68. The Power of Dialogue: Exploring the Role of Communication in Relationships with Therapist, Noreen Dupriest
Dec 12, 2023
67. Celebrating Two Years: A Journey of Laughs, Lessons and Much More
Dec 05, 2023
66. Empowering Teens with Anxiety: Insights with guest, Brittany Richmond
Nov 28, 2023
65. Crazy or Credible: Moms for Liberty, with guest, Erika Sheets
Nov 21, 2023
64.Teen Girls and Hormones: How to Keep Our Girls Healthy with Twin Fitness
Nov 14, 2023
63. Strong Woman, Silent Man: Testimony of Marriage Redemption with guests, Mark & Jill Savage
Nov 07, 2023
62. Where Is Help For Parents? with guest, Jodie Maddox
Oct 31, 2023
61. On the Ballot: School Board 101 with guest, Erika Sheets
Oct 24, 2023
60. Helping Our Children with Grief & Loss with Guest, Valerie Steven Rhodes
Oct 17, 2023
59. Aging and Our Hormones with Twin Fitness, Michelle Hutton & Kristie Winter
Oct 10, 2023
58. Blue Valley Excellence Slate for School Board Election
Oct 03, 2023
57. Silence: It’s a Matter of Life & Death | Founder of White Rose and The 1916 Project, Seth Gruber
Sep 26, 2023
56. Loving and Caring for Your Anxious Child with guest, Parent Coach Jodie Maddox
Sep 19, 2023
55. Anxiety Elephants with Author Caris Snider
Sep 12, 2023
Season 3 Preview
Sep 05, 2023
54. Seasons of Struggle Can Still Bring the Joy
Jun 06, 2023
53. Guest, Farah Marvil’s testimony of growing up Muslim to becoming a Christian
May 30, 2023
52. Entering Motherhood after 40 & carrying multiples with guest, Farah Marvel
May 23, 2023
51. Introducing Faith Filled Entertainment TruPlay Games with CEO, Brent Dusing
May 16, 2023
50. Family Fun Planning, Vacationing, Being a Tourist in Your Own City & Budget Friendly Resources with Guest, Kristin Smith
May 09, 2023
49. Thyroid Health with Functional Medicine Dietician Lindsay O’ Reilly
May 02, 2023
48. Disney on a Budget with Disney Expert and & Travel Agent, Kristin Smith
Apr 25, 2023
47. The Roller Coaster of Women’s Health with Guest, Lindsay O’Reilly
Apr 18, 2023
46. Adventures in Podcasting: Are You Being Called To Share Your Story & Voice?
Apr 11, 2023
45. Love Letters to Dads
Apr 04, 2023
44. Characteristics of a Godly Mama: Beyond a Mother’s Love
Mar 28, 2023
43. Understanding Your Relationships, Your Purpose and More, Through the Enneagram with Guest, Amy Wicks
Mar 21, 2023
42. Love Your ONE Body Well
Mar 14, 2023
41. Loving your body through disordered eating and diet culture with guest, Amy Reinecke
Mar 07, 2023
40. Unleashing Your Motherhood Effect
Feb 28, 2023
39. Practically Speaking: 7 Ways to Save Your Time, Money & Sanity
Feb 21, 2023
38. Pause For Laughter
Feb 14, 2023
37. Therapy and Vulnerability: Interview with Noreen Dupriest
Feb 07, 2023
36. Unmet Expectations
Jan 31, 2023
35. Nothing is Wasted
Jan 24, 2023
Happy Anniversary Housewives!
Dec 06, 2022
BONUS: Tori’s New Podcast -- Girl Boss Rehab Ep 1
Sep 08, 2022
Re-Release: Two Mothers Who Are Turning their Pain into a Greater Purpose
Sep 06, 2022
Summer Series: Human & Humble
Jul 26, 2022
Summer Series: Faith & Politics
Jul 19, 2022
Summer Series: A Mom & A Badass
Jul 12, 2022
Summer Series: Gratitude & Grief
Jul 05, 2022
Summer Series: Lonely & Chosen
Jun 28, 2022
Summer Series: Tough & Love
Jun 21, 2022
Summer Series: Sunshine & Stress
Jun 14, 2022
Summer Series Trailer: We Believe In The ‘And’
Jun 07, 2022
Re-Release: The Messes and Blesses of Marriage Part 2
May 31, 2022
Re-Release: Unoffended - Live Without Offense
May 24, 2022
Re-Release: Overscheduled & Underwhelmed: Living a busy life and overcoming the emptiness within
May 17, 2022
Re-Release: You Actually Are A Good Mom
May 10, 2022
The Final Countdown
May 03, 2022
Two Mothers Who Are Turning Their Pain into a Greater Purpose
Apr 26, 2022
Make it Make Sense: Our Interview with School Board Member, Kaety Bowers
Apr 19, 2022
The Messes and Blesses of Marriage: Part 2
Apr 12, 2022
The Messes and Blesses of Marriage: Part 1
Apr 05, 2022
God-Sized Confidence: How to Create an Unshakable Confidence in Your Life
Mar 29, 2022
How does a 6-figure, Top Earning Direct Sales marketer walk away from it all? Interview with Melissa Batt
Mar 22, 2022
Overscheduled & Underwhelmed: Living a busy life and overcoming the emptiness within
Mar 15, 2022
A Candid Conversation with a Pastor’s Wife: Loving Sports and Jesus!
Mar 08, 2022
Depression: Tori’s Journey from Sadness to Postpartum Depression to Clinical Depression
Mar 01, 2022
Homeschooling Before It Was Cool with Boy Mom, Andrea Studt
Feb 22, 2022
Unconventional Motherhood
Feb 15, 2022
Mama in Waiting: A Journey in Infertility with Jill Renfro
Feb 08, 2022
Fostering Through A Pandemic: Guest Stephanie Dulin, mother of 6
Jan 27, 2022
Unoffended: Live Without Offense
Jan 25, 2022
You Actually Are a Good Mom
Jan 18, 2022
Unhealthy Head Trash
Jan 11, 2022
Diet Culture
Jan 04, 2022
Unfinished: The hangover of resolutions
Dec 28, 2021
Detox Download
Dec 21, 2021
Unnatural Fear: Step into Adventure
Dec 14, 2021
Unapologetic: I’m not who I used to be & that’s okay!
Dec 07, 2021
The Messy Life of a Social Media World
Dec 07, 2021
Boundaries During Christmas & New Years
Dec 07, 2021
Trailer: What to Expect from the Unlikely Housewives of JoCo
Dec 01, 2021