She Wrestles with God | Daily Devotional for Strong Women
She Wrestles with God is a daily devotional podcast for strong women who want to deepen their relationship with God. Hosted by Giselle Ugarte, each episode is 5-15 minutes long and covers topics like prayer, ambition, guilt, self-doubt, relationships, and unanswered prayers. The podcast aims to help listeners feel lighter, more joyful, and more grounded in their faith.
Episodes
The Prayer That ALWAYS Works (John 15:1-2)
You know that one person (or situation or thing) you keep going back and forth on, wondering if they actually belong in your life? (And deep down, you might already know the answer -- you’re just scared to hear it out loud.) There’s one prayer God answers for me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. And if you’re finally ready for the TRUTH, stop everything and pray this with me... Bible Verses: John 15 :
Should You Write Your Own VOWS? (1 Peter 4:8)
We're less than two weeks away from my wedding, which means I especially want to focus on relationship-strengthening content and answering questions about how we've been preparing for this season. This episode is inspired by one of our listeners who is determined to write her own vows, but doesn't quite know what she wants to say, even after listening to our TIL DEATH DO US PART episode t
When They Question Your FAITH (1 Peter 3:15)
You don't need a theology degree or a perfectly memorized Bible verse to talk about your faith. But, if somebody asked you today why you believe what you believe, would your answer come from conviction... or would you stumble, step back, or even freeze? In today's episode we talk about being prepared for the ones who question. Bible Verse: 1 Peter 3 : 15 Follow Giselle on Instagram: https
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME, GOD? (Job 2:6-7)
This is especially for the girl, who keeps getting hit after hit after hit, and asking, "WHY, GOD? Why would you let this happen to me?" Or maybe you're just a little disappointed, sick, heartbroken, or wondering why God is letting something like this consume you. In this episode, I look back on one of the darkest seasons of my life, and I can finally see something from God absolutely I c
Have You Outgrown the Friendship? (Proverbs 20:19 - What the Bible Says About GOSSIP)
Sometimes, you don’t even realize how unhealthy a friendship dynamic has become until you step outside of it long enough to notice just how different it feels. On today's episode, we're talking about some of the seemingly innocent ways women bond that might actually be poisoning your relationship and holding you back. Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giselleugarte/ F
GOD SAID GO! (Isaiah 6:8-9)
You've been feeling the unavoidable tug on your heart to GO FOR IT, yet you also keep finding one more reason why this isn't the right time or why you're just not ready. There's a fine line between caution and resistance, but what are we really saying to God when we keep refusing His call? Bible Verse: Isaiah 6 : 8-9 Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giselleugarte/ Fo
Are You Letting God Lead? ( 1 Kings 2:2-3)
You can love God, pray every single day, and still be doing the absolute most to stay completely in control of the one area you’re begging Him to fix. If you’ve been white-knuckling the plan, the relationship, the money, the timing, or the outcome, this episode is a big hug for me and to you. Maxwell Leadership Bible: https://amzn.to/4jzX6RT Bible Verse: 1 Kings 2 : 2-3 Show Notes: Maxwe
Choose Your Words Carefully (Proverbs 18:21)
There are words you're using every single day that you don't even realize are adding weight to your already heavy load. In this replay, we're paying extra close attention to the seemingly harmless phrases and filler words that may accidentally be reducing our confidence and even keeping us from receiving our blessings. (We'll be back LIVE tomorrow, I promise!) Bible Verse: Proverbs 18 : 2
Praying WITH Your People ( Matthew 18:19)
My friend Aliha is in town today, which felt like the perfect opportunity to replay her episode where we talk about praying with your partner (and also with and for your family, your best friends, and your favorite people). This is one of my favorite prayer practices that has improved my friendships and solidified my relationship with my now fiance / future husband. (For anyone listening
God Will Give You The Words (Jeremiah 1 : 9)
I'm on the road this week, so I thought this LIVE that I did ahead of going on stage would be the perfect replay to help anyone struggling with words or knowing what to say remember that God is here to rescue you, especially when you feel most incapable or unqualified. If you have a big stage or a big conversation coming up, this one is for you. Bible Verses: Jeremiah 1 : 4-10 Follow Gise
Stop Putting Life on Hold (Jeremiah 29:5-7)
This is for those of you who have accidentally put your lives on pause while waiting for God to explain the next chapter. You're not sure what to do, so you freeze, afraid God's plan might miss you. This is especially hitting me before the wedding, as I wrestle with ambition and my plans for motherhood. Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29 : 5-7Jeremiah 29 : 11Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://www
What Does God Have Planned For Me Next? Feat. Doug Wekenman (Jeremiah 29:11)
You keep asking God what’s next, waiting for the sign, the answer, the open door, the voice, something, ANYTHING that makes the decision so blatantly obvious. And then, silence.... For what feels like forever. Pastor Doug Wekenman joins us to talk about just that. Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29 : 11 Get Doug's Book here: https://amzn.to/4iACbhj Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://www.instagram
BLAME IT ON THE ALCOHOL (Proverbs 31:4-5)
We're going viral again, so let's talk about it. (Video linked below, in case you missed it.) On the surface, we're talking about ALCOHOL today (and showing what the Bible says about drinking and getting drunk), but, really, we're exploring any of the substances, insecurities, or habits that make us less of ourselves or say things we don't actually mean. (Here's that video, in case you mi
How Jesus Said to Pray (Matthew 6:9-13 - The Lord's Prayer // Our Father)
I asked if you wanted to do a serious breakdown of the Lord's Prayer, so here it is: the blueprint for exactly how Jesus instructed us to pray AND the prayer that has been proven to improve the health of your brain. Maybe you know this prayer (perhaps so well, you've taken it for granted), or maybe this is brand new, but I invite you to find something to write with and write on to slow it
When You Hate Your Job (Colossians 3:23)
It’s easy to blame the job, the boss, the kids, the customer, the chores, the schedule, or the market on why this season of you feels a little checked out or a lot burnt out. But sometimes, we're not actually run down by the work itself, but because we're running on empty from something so much bigger. Bible Verse:Colossians 3:23 Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gise
ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE (Matthew 21:22)
There is a difference between thinking about prayer and actually stopping in the middle of the mess to pray.Not later. Not once has everyone calmed down. Not after you’ve already spiraled, snapped, overexplained, or tried to fix it yourself.If there’s an area of your life you keep trying to handle without God, girl, this one might hit close to home.Bible Verses: Matthew 21 : 22Philippians
THAT AIN'T YOUR HUSBAND (Ephesians 5:21-28)
If you've been handing out WIFE behavior to someone who hasn't made it obvious that he's ready to be your husband, this episode is for you. You're spending the night, planning a whole future in your head, maybe even doing his laundry -- and you're still not even sure where this relationship is going. Today, we're reviewing one of my FAVORITE sections in the Bible and what it REALLY means
The Lord ALWAYS Provides (Philippians 4:19)
I really didn't know if I was going to be able to pay my bills or my team, and my mind began to spiral to so many of the most desperate places of doubt... In this episode, we're talking about false sources of comfort, detaching from the things (or jobs or people) we're accidentally putting ahead of God, being generous (especially when it feels like we have nothing to give), and the ways i
Stop Hiding Your FAITH (Jeremiah 9:20)
You've been feeling a pull to talk about God -- at work, with your friends, or on your page. But every single time, the fear of judgment takes over. This is your push and your reminder (and also a big hug of courage) that you absolutely should not hide your faith (and the GREATEST LOVE OF ALL).Bible Verses: Jeremiah 20 : 9Matthew 16 : 25 Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.
How a TRUE FRIEND Loves (Proverbs 17:17)
Not every friend is meant to stay in your life forever. In this episode, we talk about the difference between someone who is just here for a good time versus the one who is here to stay, PLUS the challenging reality that comes with that friend who really loves you, knows you, and knows GOD too. If you've been praying for new friends (or taking yours for granted), this is for you.Bible Ver
Open Up Your Dang BIBLE (John 1:1)
If you’ve ever wanted to read the Bible but immediately felt confused, intimidated, distracted, or just DUMB this replay is for you. Because podcasts, devotionals, sermons, and Bible studies are beautiful starting points, but they were never meant to replace actually getting to know God and His Word for yourself. (And, girl, I promise you are not too busy, too behind, or too unqualified t
When Your Soul Feels OVERWHELMED (Matthew 26:37-38)
This is especially for you, if you're feeling overwhelmed and especially if you're feeling ALONE. (Maybe phrases like, "Nobody else can relate" or " You wouldn't understand" or "It's fine, I can just do this by myself" have floated through your mind or out loud to those around you.) This episode is a friendly reminder that even Jesus got sad, got scared, and got let down, yet he never gav
Are You IDOLIZING Your Relationships? (Proverbs 7:2-4)
This is especially for you, if you're the type to fall FAST and fall HARD. More than once, you've experienced a whisper that says, "This could be THE one," only to get ghosted, disappointed, and rejected AGAIN. And it's one thing to pray for your husband; but not too far in the danger zone is a longing to be chosen by man instead of God. In this episode, we talk about my prayer for (and w
How to SAVE Your Life (Matthew 16:25)
Sometimes the very things making you feel "safe" are actually what's holding you back and keeping you stuck. In today's replay, we're talking about what we must be willing to let go of, cut off, or give up, in order to truly experience the Glory of God. Bible Verses: Matthew 16: 25 Matthew 11: 28-30 Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giselleugarte/ Follow She Wrestles
Have You Learned Your Lesson Yet? (John 15:4)
This is especially for you if you're trying to understand the difference between a blessing from God or just something (or someone) that feels good right now. In this replay, we go even deeper into Jesus' references to the branches, the fruits, and the vine, and the hardest prayer that I believe works EVERY SINGLE TIME. WATCH THIS for PART ONE: Jesus is the VINE https://www.youtube.com/wa
FOR THE SINGLE GIRLS (Proverbs 3:5-6 James 1:2-4 1 Peter 1:6-7)
This replay is especially for (though not limited to) the SINGLE GIRLIES. It feels like everyone else is getting the ring, the baby, the answer, the blessing, or the life you thought would be yours by now. In this episode, I GET REAL with some of my crying on the bathroom floor stories, as well as the HEALING prompts, prayers, and SCRIPTURE that guided me to ready my heart for my husband.
Your HARVEST is Coming (Galations 6:9)
You've been at this so long that rejection started to feel more normal than a win ever could -- the job, the dates, the door that just keeps NOT opening. This is the RESET for when you're so ready to give up (and you're gonna wanna put this one on REPEAT for the hard mornings). Bible Verses: Galatians 6 : 9 John 15 : 1-2 Luke 16 : 10 Ephesians 6 : 11 Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://w
Bring the JOY (feat. Jessica Janzen)
Bringing the joy does NOT mean pretending everything is fine when it's not. In this replay conversation with Jessica Janzen, we talk about following God’s nudges, grief, motherhood, marriage, and the holy courage it takes to bring joy into rooms most people only know how to enter with sorrow. This is not about choosing joy because life is easy. It’s about trusting God when the miracle loo
TIRED of WAITING (Genesis 18 : 13-14)
You believe God put a calling on your heart, but the WAIT can make you question everything you thought you knew -- including and especially God. In this replay, we're talking about that waiting season, especially when it comes to marriage and motherhood. If you’re tired of (EXHAUSTED from***) waiting, this is for you. Bible Verses: Genesis 18 : 13-14Genesis 1 : 28Jeremiah 1 : 5Follow Gise
Using Sex to Feel Worthy ( Proverbs 2:16-17)
This is one of those conversations I wish I would have had with a righteous woman sooner. In this episode, I’m talking about sex, temptation, validation, shame, intimacy, and what happens when we start asking God to REDEFINE something the world has made feel casual, transactional, meaningless or confusing. If sex, your bedroom, or your relationships are areas of your life you have kept Go
Walk in the Way of LOVE (Ephesians 5:2)
You think what you want is a man who will fight for you, but what you need it someone who truly understands (and appreciates) the responsibility of loving you. In this replay, we're talking about what a righteous man really looks like and what it really means for a man to get down on one knee. Bible Verse: Ephesians 5 : 2 Proverbs 18 : 22Follow Giselle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.
When You Can't Sleep (Psalm 91)
You didn't even realize how much you actually had on your mind until your head hit the pillow, and ALL the thoughts came racing in. This especially for the girl who is overthinking, especially-especially if you're feeling super alone in your battle. God doesn't promise us a life without danger, heartbreak, or troubles, but He will make absolutely sure you never have to go through it alone
When You're TOO BUSY for God (Matthew 6:33)
We keep asking God to show us for answers, clarity, and what’s next, and it's so easy to accidentally be looking and listening everywhere and everyone else first or above Him. In this episode, we're talking about those busy seasons, the uncertain situations, and non-stop days (and weeks and months) where it can be hard to hear His voice and know for sure He is there. Bible Verse: Matthew
This is SPIRITUAL WARFARE (Full Armor of God - Ephesians 6:11-13)
If your thoughts, your feed, or just something in the air feels DARKER lately, you're not alone -- and this is your reminder to put on the full armor of God. In this episode, we're talking about spiritual warfare, the devil’s tactics, and the subtle ways evil can enter our minds, especially through what we see, watch, search and scroll. This is NOT meant to scare you; it's meant to PREPAR
When You're NOT Okay ( Isaiah 41:10)
If you’ve ever had ANXIETY hit your body so hard that you thought, “Something is seriously wrong with me,” this one is for you (because that was me, too). This replay is about the PANIC attack that sent me to the hospital, the season of darkness that followed, and the verse I wish I could have handed to the girl who thought she was losing her mind. You are not crazy. You are not alone. An
HUSBAND Privileges (John 4:16-18 - The Woman at the Well)
Some of you accidentally started treating your BOYFRIEND like a HUSBAND, and some of you ought to go back to treating your HUSBAND like your BOYFRIEND. In this episode, I talk about the daily routine my mom and dad still keep after 54 years of marriage, and I also address one of the most comment SINGLES questions: MOVING IN TOGETHER. Bible Verse: John 4: 16-18 - Jesus and the Samaritan Wo
Don't Be a RICH FOOL (Luke 12:21)
There is a very subtle and sneaky difference between being financially responsible and quietly worshiping money, security, and control. In this episode, we're talking about the future plans we overthink in our heads that accidentally create limiting beliefs that keep us from living our lives and appreciating God's plans for us -- just wait until you hear what kept me from buying my first
THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER (Luke 15:20 - The Parable of the Lost Son)
This is especially for you if your relationship with God has been, well, COMPLICATED. Maybe you've wrestled, rebelled, or ran far away with resentment; maybe you're inconsistent, questioning all of it, and have your walls up with trust issues; maybe you're brand new and don't really know you're way around or if you even belong here. GOOD. This episode is about how God will always celebrat
Why Are You So AFRAID? (Mark 4:40)
Some of us are praying for God to guide us, while also quietly refusing to take the step right in front of our faces... In this episode, I’m talking about fear, faith, favor, confidence, and the ways we cancel ourselves out before we even give God room to surprise us. If you’ve been assuming it won’t work, it won’t happen, or there won’t ever be room for you, this conversation is your rem
Give Up EVERYTHING for the Lord!? (Matthew 13:44-45)
Every single time I study this verse, I pull something brand new and a reminder I didn't even know I needed. (I hope you do, too.) In this episode, I’m talking about THE thing (or the boy or the job or the approval) we keep treating like EVERYTHING, the JOY of surrender, and what Jesus’ parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl are asking us to look at more honestly. Bible Verse: Matt
Resist the TEMPTATION (James 1:12)
If you need a loving and also a very direct push to get you out of the LOOP of getting way too distracted, repeating the same stupid mistakes, or just holding onto habits (or people) you know aren't helping you, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU. In this encore episode, I’m talking about perseverance, temptation, self-sabotage ,and the places where we keep letting ourselves off the hook because we know
Bring JESUS to Work (Colossians 3:23-24)
This is especially for you if the job you once prayed for is starting to feel heavy, boring, maybe even burdensome, beneath you, or straight up burning you out. In this replay episode, we're talking about how to reignite your spark, invite Jesus into your workday, and bring purpose into everything you do (regardless of what your job title or salary are). Bible Verse: Colossians 3 : 23-24
TIL DEATH DO US PART (Romans 12:10)
The closer I get to becoming a wife, the more I realize how easy it is to forget the whole point of the wedding. (And even if you're already married, allow for this to be a vow renewal and reminder for you.) In this episode, I'm talking about writing our wedding vows (and why we won't be), the traps of female comparison, and why the ultimate act of rebellion, these days, is going back to
The Excuses Keeping You STUCK (Proverbs 12: 1)
If you’ve been avoiding the thing you KNOW you need to do, this conversation about DISCIPLINE might lovingly call you out AND UP. Some of us say we want growth, but what we really want is someone to validate the excuses keeping us stuck... In this episode, we're talking about discipline, self-awareness, and accountability, and the people who love you enough to help you self-correct. Bible
When Forgiveness Feels Impossible (Ephesians 4:31-32)
How could you possibly pray for and even forgive the person who hurt you, broke you, RUINED you? In this episode, we're replying to (and deeply praying for) a comment from someone in our community that absolutely broke my heart and sent me back to a time when I felt more broken (and impossible to love) than ever. We talk about what it really means to forgive, how we get it wrong, and how
Everything HALLELUJAH (1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14)
If you’ve ever hesitated to talk about God, post about your faith, or let people see, know, and understand just how much Jesus has changed you, this one is for you... In this episode, I’m talking about why faith can look foolish from the outside, what happens when we stop shrinking our praise to make other people comfortable, and why Justin Bieber’s “Everything Hallelujah” performance at
When Your Brother Gets Married (Genesis 2:24)
When your brother (or your sister or your best friend) gets married, things change... And how you handle that shift (or hurt or heartbreak) says A LOT. In this replay episode, I’m talking about siblings, in-laws, family traditions, and the moment I had to realize that his new family was not a rejection of ours. If you’ve ever felt replaced, defensive, or a little sad watching your family
Should You Give Him an ULTIMATUM? (John 4:10)
This episode is for the woman who is trying to make a life-changing decision while feeling scared, uncertain, judged, or quietly afraid of what the answer might be on the other side... I'm answering a listener’s question around marriage and ultimatums, and, together, we'll extend ourselves an even deeper invitation to stop handing your power to everyone else and start bringing all of it t
When MORNINGS Are Especially Hard (Psalm 46:5)
This is especially for you if you're feeling a little broken, maybe even forgotten, and mornings are simply a reminder of your prayer that hasn't been answered yet -- or maybe, you have a friend walking around with that dark cloud over her head and a silent struggle on her heart. I'm thinking of you and sending you a huge hug, and I want to remind you that God will never let you fall. Bib
The Kind of WIFE I Want to Be (Proverbs 12:4)
Today, my parents are celebrating 54 years of marriage, and the closer I get to becoming a wife, the more I realize there are so many relationship lessons my mom tried to teach me and that I regretfully ignored, thinking there was NO way her old school advice could apply to me now. (I was SO wrong. She had every right to tell me she told me so, every single heartbreaking time.) In this ep
Love THAT Neighbor? (Matthew 22:37-39)
Sometimes the person you need to pray for is the same person you would rather avoid, judge, vent about, or quietly resent...In this encore episode, I’m talking about (how Honey put me in my place and) what happens when God asks us to soften our hearts toward the coworker, friend, family member, or “that person” who has been frustrating, disappointing, or exhausting us. If there is someone
God Knows Your Heart (1 Samuel 16:7, Romans 14:4)
I wasn't planning on posting this, but after the response to yesterday's conversation, I felt like I needed to. (Go take a watch/listen to that one, if you haven't yet.) In this episode, we're talking about outside approval, people pleasing, backhanded compliments, and the fear of being judged by an older (or just a "becoming") version of yourself. Bible Verses: 1 Samuel 16 : 7 Romans 14
THE F WORD (Ephesians 4:29)
I never thought I would be making this announcement, but here we are... In this episode, I'm revealing something I've been wrestling with very publicly and professionally, and the ways in which I'm noticing how God can slowly change the words, patterns, and identities we once thought we needed. This is also for the woman walking through a new season where the old you does not quite fit an
You Can't Do It ALONE (Exodus 18:18)
As it turns out, the very phrase that stood for independence as a little girl can be the very thing that leads you to lose yourself as an overachieving woman: "I can do it all by myself!" In this episode, I’m talking about business, leadership, burnout, hiring, asking for help, and the areas in your life where doing everything alone may be costing you more than you realize. Bible Verse: E
BIBLE 101: Understanding the Bible (John 1:1)
If you’ve ever opened the Bible and immediately felt confused, intimidated, or honestly kind of dumb, you are not alone... In this episode, I'm talking about how I went from feeling like I was reading a different language -- and spending HOURS trying to understand a single page (even after going to Church for most of my life) -- to feeling like I couldn't get enough of the Word and losing
Stop Hiding Your Pain from God (1 Peter 5:6-7, James 1:2-4, Isaiah 41:10)
You do not have to bring God the cleaned-up version of what you’re feeling... In this episode, I’m sharing THREE Bible verses for the woman who is anxious, afraid, spiraling, embarrassed, overwhelmed, or trying to numb her way through something you does not know how to carry anymore. If you’ve been trying to fix it yourself, hide the messy parts, or hold the whole thing together without f
The WEIGHT of Your Words (Proverbs 18:21)
You'd be surprised how much some of the seemingly harmless words you use every single day are actually bringing you down and giving your power away. In this episode, I'm talking about some of the everyday phrases I've caught myself using in this stressful season of work, wedding, and overwhelm, that have kept me from seeing God's works, love, and grace sitting right in front of me. Bible
Struggling with God (Genesis 32:22-28 Jacob Wrestles with God)
This is the verse (Jacob Wrestles with God) that our whole show ([She] Wrestles with God) is named after, and today I’m coming back to it again with a very full heart... If you’ve been wrestling with God, questioning your faith, feeling pulled back to the Bible, or wondering why you still keep holding on, I really hope this episode meets you where you are. I’m also asking for your prayers
IRON SHARPENS IRON (Proverbs 27:17)
If you've been craving deeper connections and seeking stronger female friendship, this one is for you... But, be careful what you pray for, because the type of person who sharpens another isn't just someone who is going to clap for you, they're going to call you to something (and hopefully, SOMEONE) even higher. I hope this episode helps you recognize the types of people you need in this
How I Met My Fiancé (Proverbs 31:25)
This replay is part engagement Q&A, part dating pep talk, and totally a reminder that God’s timing and plans are so much better than anything we could force for ourselves... I’m sharing how Honey and I met, when he knew, when I knew, why dating sober changed everything for us, and what it felt like to finally experience a relationship that was peaceful, steady, and rooted in God. If y
Stop Playing Hard to Get (Proverbs 31:10)
If the dating strategies aren’t working, maybe it’s because you were never supposed to be playing games in the first place… In this episode, I’m talking about the dating tricks you were taught: playing hard to get, waiting to text back, making the first move, being as easy to date as possible, and all the little ways we try to make dating “work” while quietly burning out from dating and l
Five Bible Verses When You're Anxious, Worried, Overthinking or Just Scared (Matthew 6:34)
There are seasons when your thoughts feel so loud, so heavy, and so out of control that you barely recognize yourself...In this episode, I’m sharing five Bible verses for anxiety, fear, worry, overthinking, and the moments when you feel like you have no idea what to do next.If you’ve been spiraling, grieving, panicking, stressing about money, replaying the worst-case scenario, or quietly
Be the BRAVE One to Talk About God First (Mark 16:15)
Your relationship with God may be personal, but that doesn’t mean it was meant to stay hidden... In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to stop separating your faith from the rest of your life and start bringing God into the small, normal, everyday moments. If you’ve ever felt afraid to talk about Jesus because you don’t know enough, aren’t “Christian enough,” or don’t want
STUCK in a Loop (Romans 12:2, Mark 11:24)
I found the journals I wrote before I met my fiancé, and honestly, they explained SO MUCH... In this episode, I’m talking about the prayers, patterns, dating choices, manifestations, and worldly advice that kept me stuck in a loop long before I could recognize what God actually had planned for me. (As it turns out, I kept telling myself I trusted God’s timing, but my actions, standards, a
When You Have NOTHING Left (Ezekiel 37:4)
There are seasons when your relationships, your work, your family, and your finances can feel sad, empty, hopeless, and DRY.In this replay episode, Jacquelyn Smith returns to go even deeper into the prayer and the verse she spoke over her life when she was going through her hardest season of grief, thinking her second marriage was on the brink of divorce, and she was taking the biggest ri
Doubting God, Tithing at Church, and JUDGING Christians feat. Jacqueline Smith
Christians are the most judgmental people on the planet... That's how she felt, until one sentence from a man flipped everything she thought she knew about Jesus and encouraged her to just start talking to God. Jacqueline Smith joins "She Wrestles with God" for a two-part replay, where we talk about starting a brand new relationship with the Lord, understanding some of the seemingly odd w
GOD IN THE MIDDLE (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
For so long, I chased validation... Whether it was wanting to be chosen by the right man, accepted by the cool groups of friends, or counting followers online. I thought THOSE would make me feel complete. But, nope. In this replay episode, I’m talking about what changed when I stopped making love about being picked and started understanding what it truly means to build relationships (and
Breaking Toxic Dating Patterns (1 Peter 5:8)
You keep telling yourself it was just bad luck, poor timing, or the wrong guy, but what if there’s a deeper pattern God is trying to help you see... In this episode, I’m talking about toxic dating patterns, ignored red flags, drinking on dates, and some of the ways we accidentally settle for less and date down. If you’re tired of attracting emotionally unavailable or emotionally immature
Why Your Family Won't Take You SERIOUSLY (Mark 6:3-4)
You keep waiting for their approval before you go for the BIG thing, but a part of you already knows it may not be coming (at least not anytime soon) ... And here's the TRUTH: Sometimes the people who love you most are the ones who have the hardest time seeing who you’re becoming. (Not even JESUS was taken seriously in his own hometown.) If you’ve ever felt dismissed, underestimated, or q
Dating God's Way (Waiting Until Marriage) feat. Alex Weber
You’ve been trying to date your way for long enough, and it's just not working (maybe you find yourself in the same patterns over and over again). So, maybe it's time to try something different... In this episode, Alex Weber shares how he met, dated, fell in love with, got engaged to, and married his wife Jessica in less than a year, after finally surrendering his relationships to God. (U
JESUS IS THE VINE (John 15:5)
There are moments when you think what you need is rest, a reset, a vacation, or a break from everything, when what you really need is to get reintroduced to the presence of God. In this episode, we're talking about Jesus as the vine, us as the branches, and the ways we accidentally plug into Instagram, comparison, attention, control, and everything else before we plug back into Him. If yo
Fasting, Meditation, and REALLY Trusting God (feat. Ivory Hecker)
If you’ve been trying to control the outcome, break an old pattern, or figure out why the thing you want so badly keeps feeling blocked, GIRL, we feel your struggle. In this conversation with Ivory Hecker, we talk about the ways in which we resist trusting God, how spiritual warfare will try to sabotage your progress, and the POWER of meditation, forgiveness, and BIBLICAL fasting. If you’
Five Bible Verses for Your WAITING Season (Daily Devotional for Strong Women with Giselle Ugarte)
Waiting on God can feel confusing, frustrating, and so much harder than everyone makes it sound... In this replay episode, I’m sharing my FIVE favorite Bible verses for when you're waiting, wrestling, doubting, FREAKING OUT, and trying to make peace with the timeline you would not have chosen for yourself. I'm especially thinking of you, the woman who is STILL praying for the husband, bab
The CEO of Her HOUSEHOLD (Proverbs 31:27)
In this episode, we're talking about the ways the Proverbs 31 wife modeled what it looks like to lead a home with wisdom, discipline, and discernment, especially when it comes to money, responsibility, and stewardship. If you dread looking at your bank account, avoid understanding your finances, or if your solution is just waiting for someone else (a husband) to handle it, this one is for
How to Make New Friends as an ADULT (Proverbs 18:24)
This replay is especially for the woman who is entering a new city, new season, new job, new church, new relationship status, or new version of yourself, and you're realizing it very well might be time for some NEW FRIENDS too. (Sometimes a new season requires new friends -- and sometimes, it requires you to become a better one, too.) In this episode, we talk about what it's like to move
False Sense of COMFORT (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
You keep running back to the old patterns of what you know won't actually make you feel any better -- hiding in work, ordering more food, texting that guy, or watching just one more episode. Or maybe you don't even realize how much the scrolling and staying up late are burning you out, keeping you stuck, and (ultimately) getting between you and God. In this episode we talk about how to fi
God Knows WHAT'S NEXT feat. Trent Shelton (Jeremiah 29:11)
If you're feeling unsure about your future, constantly praying for more clarity, and struggling to let God lead you, this replay is for you. Trent Shelton is back for a very special edition of our daily devotional, and he's sharing the verse his mama highlighted in the Bible in a season when he felt nothing was going his way. She said to him, "Baby, this verse is for you." So, BABY, THIS
Intentionally DATING (feat. AJ Norman)
Our conversation about being INTENTIONALLY SINGLE continues to be our top downloaded episode across all audio platforms, so AJ Norman is BACK to talk about readying our hearts and minds to start intentionally DATING. In this episode, we talk about getting clear about what you actually WANT (not just what you've settled for), the boundaries we set BEFORE we ever even go on the first date,
For the Love of MONEY (1 Timothy 6:10)
Sometimes the thing you thought would give you freedom can slowly start running your life... In this episode, I’m being really honest about the ways I accidentally let my business, ambition, money, and irrational ideas of success start running me instead of allowing God to lead me. If your work, your business, or your desire for “more” has started burning you out, costing you your peace,
God Gave You a Voice (Jeremiah 1:9)
I’m recording this one from a messy hotel room in Anaheim, the night before speaking to 5,000 people -- and, YES, I still get scared!! In this episode, I’m sharing the Bible verses I read when the self-doubt gets loud, especially before a big conversation or a presentation. If you need a little extra something to give you the confidence to say THE thing, here's a reminder of how God is al
