Her Faith In Action: Helping Christian Women Take Action Towards Purpose

Navigating Pregnancy, Overcoming Comparison, and Lessons from God This Season

Episode 40

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Life updates: My pregnancy journey, overcoming comparison, and what God is teaching me in this season.

In this episode, I’m letting you into the many layers of life that God has me navigating right now. From the joys and challenges of pregnancy to the unexpected battles with comparison and the fears that pop up as I grow my business, this episode gives you a real look into what it means to trust God in the unknown.

I also talk about the struggle of comparing myself to others, both in motherhood and in entrepreneurship, and the surprising ways stepping back from social media has brought clarity and peace. 

This episode is for Christian women who, like me, may find themselves in a season of doubt—wondering if they’re on the right path or feeling tempted to give up. It’s a reminder that even in the most uncertain seasons, God is with us, refining us, and preparing us for what’s to come. 

Tune in for encouragement and a raw, honest look at what it truly means to turn faith into action.

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Hi friend, welcome to a new episode, episode number 40 of the Her Faith in Action podcast. You guys, we're like 40 weeks into this podcast, which is so crazy how fast this has gone. It’s been such a journey that has been growing me and stretching me. I am honestly grateful for another episode because there have been so many days that I truly wanted to quit, which I talked about in my last episode—the realities of being in the middle.

I’m grateful for the endurance the Lord has given me to continue to show up, interview women, and remind myself of my why and my who so that I can serve you guys and do the thing He's called me to do. I honestly don’t have a definite plan for this episode. I just wanted to share a couple of life updates, do a casual episode, and share some of the things on my heart lately. So it’s going to be short, quick, and fun. We're just hanging out in my little office. I hope you guys enjoy it and are doing well.

A couple of life updates: You guys know, I’m having a baby! My husband and I are in our third trimester. I’m actually about to be 29 weeks tomorrow, based on when this recording took place. I’m blown away by how fast this has gone. The first trimester did not go by quickly—it was rough. I was super sick, very nauseous, throwing up a lot, and struggling to eat. Living in Atlanta, it was so hot outside, and I literally never wanted to be outside.

First trimester was rough, but then around 16 weeks into the second trimester, I felt like a new being. My energy came back, I started walking again, working out, and my appetite returned. Second trimester was amazing with minimal pregnancy symptoms, just some heartburn and low energy days, but overall, I felt great. That made me appreciate and enjoy the pregnancy experience. We had our 20-week ultrasound, which went so well. We did our gender reveal and found out we were having a girl, which was a surprise because we thought it was a boy.

We named her Penelope, and now in the third trimester, I feel like I’m getting bigger every day, with back pain, sciatica, and pressure in different areas. I’m walking as much as I can, stretching, drinking water, and just trying to enjoy it. But lately, I’ve been feeling anxious because pregnancy has revealed a lot to me. I’m a super Type A, over-prepared, always-have-a-plan person, and the Lord is teaching me to lean more on Him. I’m realizing I don’t have to do it all on my own—I have an amazing and supportive husband and family.

This pregnancy season has also made me struggle with comparison. I had to delete my social media because I was spiraling, seeing other women already setting up nurseries, and I haven’t done that. We live in a two-bedroom apartment, and she’ll be sleeping with us for the first few months. Sometimes, I also feel insecure about my business. I want to turn Her Faith in Action into a business and coach women, but I’ve been scared—scared to fail, scared to not feel qualified.

This podcast is meant to encourage you all to take steps of faith, conquer fear, and do the thing God has called you to do. But I’m still in my own “faith in action” season, trying to figure things out. The pregnancy adds a layer of uncertainty, and I don’t want to overcommit, so I’ve been holding back in business and leaning on virtual assistant work and the podcast. Recently, I’ve realized how much fear I’ve let take root, which was eye-opening.

In my last episode with Stephanie, we talked about fear and how the enemy uses it to keep us stuck. I’ve let those thoughts become white noise, which I need to rebuke. I know God has called me to help women, and I know He’s pulling me in to teach and prepare me. The journey is teaching me that God will use this season to grow me and that I can’t compare myself to others.

In Hebrews 12, I read about how we’re surrounded by a cloud of witnesses and should run our race with perseverance, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. That reminder gave me the strength to keep going. In the discomfort of growth, I feel God’s love, and I know that through the challenges, He’s answering prayers to stretch and use me.

Thank you for listening to this spontaneous solo episode. I pray you’re encouraged and that you know I’m praying for you. Please share this with a friend, leave a positive review, and feel free to reach out on Instagram. I’m here to encourage and pray for you. Thank you again, and we’ll be back next week with another episode of Her Faith in Action.