Identity in Christ for childfree women: Real faith beyond motherhood with Christina

Identity in Christ is not a reward for motherhood, and womanhood is bigger than a single calling. In this episode of Perspectives into Practice, I sit down with my friend Christina for an honest, grace-filled conversation about choosing a childfree life as a Christian woman and why that path can still be faithful, whole, and deeply God-led.


Christina shares how childhood pain and hard-earned self-awareness shaped her decision. Not from bitterness, but from a sober desire to stop cycles she did not want to pass on. We talk about the reactions she has received in Christian spaces, the awkward questions that land like a spotlight on your womb, and the difference between curiosity and judgment.


We also get practical. What do you say when someone asks, "Do you have kids?" How can churches create real space for women without children, beyond only leadership roles or infertility groups? Christina shares what it felt like walking into women's groups organized by kids' ages, and why serving together can be one of the most natural places for connection and belonging.


And if you are married and childfree, we talk about what that can look like day to day. Prioritizing your spouse, growing together on purpose, processing guilt honestly, and using your freedom to love people well. Christina also flips the perspective for moms and reminds us that childfree friends can be a gift. They can show up at the zoo, help you breathe, and be a trusted safe adult for your kids when life gets complicated.


If you've ever felt unseen in church because you do not have children, or if you want to love your friends better without making assumptions, this conversation will meet you with truth, tenderness, and a whole lot of humanity.


You are not incomplete. You are His.