Our Favorite Bible Studies for Motherhood
Motherhood is not a side note to your spiritual life. It is the soil where so much of your faith takes root. These early years may not look like quiet mornings with open Bibles and warm coffee. Most days you’re in survival mode, with worship music in the background, reading or memorizing a verse here and there, and a quick whispered prayer in the middle of the night.
But none of that makes it less sacred.
We say it all the time — motherhood is holy. Even in the mess, the spit-up, the sleeplessness, the moments when you feel like you’ve lost yourself entirely… it is all a place where God meets you. That’s the heart behind what we do as doulas.
If you're looking for something deeper than a quick devotional, these five studies offer solid truth, real encouragement, and scripture that speaks directly into the season of motherhood.
Grace in Chaos
By The Daily Grace Co.
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This 5-week study meets you in the mess. Each week focuses on a theme many mothers know well — identity, comparison, anxiety, peace, and perseverance. It includes daily Scripture readings and journaling prompts that are short and practical but still rooted in deep gospel truth.
Why we love it: It doesn’t shy away from the hard parts of motherhood. It gently reminds you that God sees you, sustains you, and doesn’t expect perfection. Perfect for a tired mama who still wants to press into her faith.
Available in: Paperback or digital
Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments
By Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler
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This book is a breath of fresh air for moms who want theology that actually applies to their real life. Each chapter tackles a specific area of motherhood — mealtime battles, body image, postpartum struggles, marriage, and more — and shows how the gospel speaks to it.
Why we love it: It’s raw and relatable without watering down the gospel. Even better, the companion journal makes it easy to turn reading into reflection. It’s a great option for a solo study or small group.
Available in: Hardcover, eBook, and also has a companion journal
Mom Set Free
By Jeannie Cunnion
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This seven-session study invites moms to walk in the freedom of Christ instead of perfectionism, guilt, and fear. It blends solid theology with very real-life application and is ideal for group discussion or solo use with optional videos.
Why we love it: It gives language to the heavy stuff moms carry. If you’ve ever felt like you're not doing enough or you're messing it all up, this study points you back to the truth - that your worth is not measured by your performance.
Available in: Paperback workbook
Missional Motherhood
By Gloria Furman
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This study helps you see motherhood as part of God’s mission, not as a detour from it. It walks through biblical examples and connects the ordinary tasks of motherhood with eternal purpose.
Why we love it: If you’re wondering if any of this matters - the bum wiping, the deep breaths, the constant comforting, this study says yes, and here’s why. Gloria Furman writes with deep wisdom and tenderness.
Available in: Workbook with optional video sessions
Moms at the Well
By Tara Edelschick & Kathy Tuan-MacLean
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This seven-week study leans into the emotional weight of motherhood. Topics include worry, comparison, pain, guilt, and hope. Each week includes Scripture reading, reflection questions, and optional video content. It is perfect for group study and can also be done solo.
Why we love it: It feels like sitting down with a group of wise women who get it. It offers grace, truth, and space to breathe — especially for moms carrying invisible burdens.
Available in: Paperback with digital extras
You don’t have to wait for a “less busy” season to dig into God’s Word or to deepen your faith and reliance on Jesus. These Bible studies are written by women who get what it means to be sleep deprived, touched out, and desperate for Jesus.
Whether you're doing a solo nap-time study or gathering a few other mamas together for coffee while the kiddos run amok, we hope you’ll start somewhere. Not because you “should,” but because God is near—and His Word is alive, even in the midst of motherhood.
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