Never For Nothing with Susannah Baker

Susannah Baker shares through Scripture, conversations with others, and the lens of attachment, how our struggles and joys are never for nothing. God uses them all to draw us into deeper relationship with Himself and others. www.susannahbaker.com

Preparing Our Family Relationships for the Holidays :: Cara Berkman (Season 4, Episode 2) 11/18/2025

Preparing Our Family Relationships for the Holidays :: Cara Berkman (Season 4, Episode 2) While celebrating the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays can be some of the most special times of the year, they can also be some of the most stressful times of the year when walking into difficult family dynamics. Susannah and her sister-in-law, Cara Berkman, talk about thinking through and preparing your heart for family relationships ahead of time and being open to seasons of change. Cara was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Texas Christian University. She has been married to her husband, Lance Berkman, former MLB player, for over twenty-five years. While Lance played baseball for fifteen years, Cara held down the fort raising their four beautiful girls. She loves to disciple and lead Bible studies for women of all ages while investing deeply in their lives. She is a wealth of wisdom, joy, and deep connection for all those who know her! Links Mentioned: FREE TOOL: BOOK: Connect with Susannah: Website: . Books and Bible Studies: Instagram: /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/38937650

Preparing for Christmas :: Chrissy Trapp (Season 4, Episode 1) 11/11/2025

Preparing for Christmas :: Chrissy Trapp (Season 4, Episode 1) While preparing for Christmas is full of joy, it can also be stressful and a bit chaotic, especially for moms. Susannah and her friend, Chrissy Trapp, talk about how we can practically prepare ahead of time to have a Christmas of worship and peace that begins in our hearts. They wrote a new FREE tool together, Preparing for Christmas, that helps you think through and prepare for the kind of Christmas you want to have - not perfect, but full of the peace only Christ can bring. Chrissy grew up in Austin, Texas, and currently lives in Houston with her family. She is wife to her husband, John, who serves as the Senior Pastor at Christ the King Presbyterian Church. Chrissy and John met in college at Vanderbilt University where they both studied Human and Organizational Development. Chrissy went on to get her Masters in Christian Counseling from Houston Christian University, and she and John worked for many years with college students through Reformed University Fellowship ministry. Chrissy enjoys being alongside John in ministry as well as mothering their five children ranging from first grade to ninth grade. In her spare time, she loves reading, running, counseling, and writing. You can find more of her writing at . Connect with Chrissy: Website: Instagram: Links Mentioned: FREE TOOL: BOOK: Connect with Susannah: Website: . Books and Bible Studies: Instagram: /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/38937600

Parenting Teenagers :: Hannah Johnson, LPC (Season 3, Episode 6) 10/14/2025

Parenting Teenagers :: Hannah Johnson, LPC (Season 3, Episode 6) In this episode, Susannah talks to about the practical aspects of raising teenagers and what kind of encouragement moms need in these difficult but formative years. We also take a deep dive into mean girls - what to do when our girls experience mean girl behavior and how we see it as an invitation to work on our own story as moms. Hannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Houston. She earned her undergraduate degree from Baylor University and grew up in Houston, Texas. As a therapist, Hannah works with individuals facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, body image, disordered eating, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She specializes in working with adolescents and young adults, helping them navigate the formative years of high school, college, and early adulthood. Her therapeutic approach is primarily person-centered, with integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques when appropriate. She is trained in EMDR therapy, Intuitive Eating Counseling, and is a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach. Her wisdom as a counselor has helped countless parents and teenagers in the Houston area, and you can find her at her practice, . Connect with Hannah: Website: Instagram: Links Mentioned: BOOK: BOOK: BOOK: Connect with Susannah: Website: . Free Tools: Instagram: New Season Coming: We are finished with Season 3 of the Never for Nothing Podcast and its focus on encouraging moms, but Season 4 is just around the corner! In just four weeks, on November 11th, we will start a whole new season on Advent to help prepare our hearts for Christmas, so stay tuned! /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/38065985

Parenting Little Ones :: Grace Thweatt (Season 3, Episode 5) 10/07/2025

Parenting Little Ones :: Grace Thweatt (Season 3, Episode 5) In this episode, Susannah talks to about the practical aspects of raising little ones and how being known by God is foundational as we seek to know and parent the children under our care. Grace lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and their two kids, ages four and two. She founded and writes for , a ministry that helps moms connect their faith to their motherhood with its published content and in-person gatherings. Her writing for moms has also been published with organizations such as Risen Motherhood and MOPS. In this season, Grace is passionate about coming alongside other moms and encouraging them in the little years as she walks through them herself. You can find her devotionals, podcast, and books all on her . Connect with Grace: Website: Instagram: Links Mentioned: BOOK: Connect with Susannah: Website: . Free Tools: Instagram: /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/38065905

Guarding the Knowledge Within :: Psalm 139:17-24 (Season 3, Episode 4) 09/30/2025

Guarding the Knowledge Within :: Psalm 139:17-24 (Season 3, Episode 4) In this episode, Susannah talks about Psalm 139:17-24 and how we guard the precious knowledge of God we have been given. We learn to recognize the voice of our enemy and take captive any thought that makes the hope and truth of who God is appear worthless. We also learn to live invitationally, continuously asking God to change and transform us from the inside out. As we do, all of life is transformed as well, including life in our homes and with our children. If you are following along in , Susannah’s devotional book for moms, we are on Session 4, and you can take notes in your listening guide, page 148. Links Mentioned: FREE GROUP GUIDE: BOOK: Connect with Susannah: Website: . Free Tools: Instagram: /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/38065855

Transforming Knowledge :: Psalm 139:13-16 (Season 3, Episode 3) 09/23/2025

Transforming Knowledge :: Psalm 139:13-16 (Season 3, Episode 3) In this episode, Susannah talks about Psalm 139:13-16 and how God’s knowledge transforms us from the inside out. As our identity becomes more secure in the love of a Father we cannot lose, we are able to pass down that same sense of love and security to our own children as well. Our suffering is transformed from senseless to purposeful, and we learn to turn our mourning into praise. If you are following along in Known, Susannah’s devotional book for moms, we are on Session 3, and you can take notes in your listening guide, page 110. Links Mentioned: FREE GROUP GUIDE: BOOK: Connect with Susannah: Website: . Free Tools: Instagram: /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/38063755

Where God Knows Us :: Psalm 139:7-12 (Season 3, Episode 2) 09/16/2025

Where God Knows Us :: Psalm 139:7-12 (Season 3, Episode 2) In this episode, Susannah talks about Psalm 139:7-12 and where God knows us. No matter how hard we try, we cannot outrun or hide from our Heavenly Father’s saving power and salvific love. As we learn how to stay present to the love of the Lord, we learn how to stay present to our children in whole new ways as well. If you are following along in Known, Susannah’s devotional book for moms, we are on Session 2, and you can take notes in your listening guide, pages 74-75. Links Mentioned: FREE GROUP GUIDE: BOOK: Connect with Susannah: Website: . Free Tools: Instagram: /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/38062345

Fully Known, Fully Loved :: Psalm 139:1-6 (Season 3, Episode 1) 09/09/2025

Fully Known, Fully Loved :: Psalm 139:1-6 (Season 3, Episode 1) In this episode, Susannah talks about how we are fully known and fully loved by a good Father through the lens of Psalm 139:1-6. As we learn how to receive the love of our Heavenly Father, we are changed from the inside out, allowing HIs love to affect the way we parent as moms and relate to our children. If you are following along in Known, Susannah’s devotional book for moms, we are on Session 1, and you can take notes in your listening guide, pages 42-43. Links Mentioned: FREE GROUP GUIDE: BOOK: Connect with Susannah: Website: . Free Tools: Instagram: /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/38062185

Becoming a Secure Spouse, Part 2 S2:E8 05/23/2023

Becoming a Secure Spouse, Part 2 S2:E8 In This Episode - Susannah and Jason discuss what becoming a secure spouse looks like through the process of breaking agreements with the enemy and moving towards truth with the Lord and with one another. To start praying through the past in order to see all of life through the lens of God's steadfast love, download the FREE guide by Susannah Baker. To listen to Adam Young's podcast episodes , click . To begin your journey towards secure attachment, purchase the book and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/26925156

Becoming a Secure Spouse, Part I S2:E7 05/16/2023

Becoming a Secure Spouse, Part I S2:E7 In This Episode - Susannah and Jason discuss what becoming a secure spouse looks like through the process of repair. While becoming a perfect spouse isn't possible, become a safe space for your spouse is. To access the free resource from Adam Young explaining needs every child needs from their parents, click . To listen to Tim Keller's sermon on Friendship, click To begin your journey towards secure attachment, purchase the book and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/26847516

Susannah's Repair Work S2:E6 05/09/2023

Susannah's Repair Work S2:E6 In This Episode: Susannah and Jason talk about finding a way out of the ambivalent attachment style. To find a Christian counselor to help you on your journey towards healing and earned secure attachment, go to . To begin your journey towards secure attachment, purchase the book and the by Susannah Baker. To start praying through the past in order to see all of life through the lens of God's steadfast love, download the FREE guide by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/26786571

Susannah S2:E5 05/02/2023

Susannah S2:E5 In This Episode: The focus shifts to Susannah as we explore the patterns of the anxiously-attached spouse. To learn more about attachment styles in marriage, read Milan and Kay Yerkovitch's book, To learn about the resources Adam Young provides on understanding attachment go to his website, , and listen to his excellent podcast, Read Curt Thompson's books , , and to understand attachment, shame, and how confessional community heals our souls. To begin your journey towards secure attachment, purchase the book and the by Susannah Baker. To start praying through the past in order to see all of life through the lens of God's steadfast love, download the FREE guide by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/26707035

Jason's Repair Work S2:E4 04/25/2023

Jason's Repair Work S2:E4 In This Episode: Jason and Susannah begin to find a way out of the avoidant attachment style. Click to download the FREE guide by Susannah Baker. Learn more about Marvin Olasky's journey with his father in his book To help identify emotions beyond anger or joy, read Chip Dodd's book To begin your journey towards secure attachment, purchase the book and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/26641443

Jason S2:E3 04/18/2023

Jason S2:E3 In This Episode: Jason and Susannah explore the patterns of the avoidantly-attached spouse. To begin your journey towards secure attachment, purchase the book and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/26575266

Gas & A Match S2:E2 04/11/2023

Gas & A Match S2:E2 In This Episode: How the early years of marriage uncovered the gaps between attachment styles for Susannah and Jason. To help you walk through figuring out your attachment style, the worksheet "Remembering Your Attachment" on p. 237 in the is a very helpful tool. To learn more about attachment styles and Susannah and Jason's journey of restoration, purchase the book and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/26500587

Introductions S2:E1 04/11/2023

Introductions S2:E1 In This Episode: We introduce Susannah's husband Jason to the show and give an overview of attachment styles in marriage. To learn more about attachment styles and Susannah and Jason's journey of restoration, purchase the book and the by Susannah Baker. To learn more about attachment styles in marriage, read Milan and Kay Yerkovitch's book, Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/26500263

The Grand Canyon S1:E9 (Season Finale) 11/29/2022

The Grand Canyon S1:E9 (Season Finale) We come to the end of our journey in Season One in this episode. This extended episode serves to cap the season and challenge the listener as we move forward. Click to download the FREE guide by Susannah Baker. Download the FREE guide by Susannah Baker. Purchase and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/25157142

Take The Pause S1:E8 11/22/2022

Take The Pause S1:E8 This is the episode we talk about some practical clarity points for everything we have been discussing in this season so far. Learning to "take the pause" can be one of the best things you can do starting today! Click for an app to help you pause during your day created by John Eldredge. Download the ESV Bible app . Purchase and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/25095735

Pump The Brakes S1:E7 11/15/2022

Pump The Brakes S1:E7 The episode where we talk extreme sports and the adventure of the heart. Then we realize we need to pump the brakes for a minute and make sure we understand what is really going on. Click to purchase Purchase and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/24995307

I See A Pattern Here S1:E6 11/08/2022

I See A Pattern Here S1:E6 The episode that starts with a pause for snacks and moves into a rich conversation about the importance of using pauses that create space for God to move. Click to listen to Ruth Haley Barton's podcast episode on the gift of being curious and learning how to pause. Purchase and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/24940356

Who's Complaining Now S1:E5 11/01/2022

Who's Complaining Now S1:E5 The episode where we talk about how thankful we are that our kids correct us 24/7...not really. But, we then get over it and talk about how complaining to God (Lament) is a helpful starting place for remembering our past in order to set the stage for rebuilding our hearts! Click to download the FREE guide by Susannah Baker. Purchase and the by Susannah Baker. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/24853050

Days to Forget S1:E4 10/25/2022

Days to Forget S1:E4 The episode where we talk about some of our most embarrassing moments and realize there are some days we'd rather forget. Remembering can sometime be painful, but it's the first step toward restoration. Purchase and the by Susannah Baker. Download the FREE guide by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/24789576

Finding Your Style S1: E3 10/18/2022

Finding Your Style S1: E3 The episode where we talk about bedtime routines and sleep habits and then we remember we are actually doing a podcast and Susannah talks about the importance of understanding our attachment style. To learn more about attachment from Dr. Greg Jantz, click . To begin your journey towards secure attachment, purchase and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/24713544

Looking For Someone S1:E2 10/11/2022

Looking For Someone S1:E2 This is the episode where we found out tha Susannah is directionally challenged while we talk about the importance having a navigator early in life. Click to learn more about the books and resources Dr. Curt Thompson offers on attachment, wholeness, and healing. Purchase and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/24597402

Beginnings S1:E1 10/05/2022

Beginnings S1:E1 The episode in which Susannah and friends talk about kitchen appliances and starting a podcast. Purchase and the by Susannah Baker. Learn more about and the resources for restoration she provides. /episode/index/show/55bf4db3-df11-462a-9dbd-a704a0d2dae7/id/24429927

Never For Nothing with Susannah Baker

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