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
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/wat
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. This is
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:
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 looks no
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 Giselle o
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 God out of,
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.com/g
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 al
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 6
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 PRE
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. And God is
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 Woman / The
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 h
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 alwa
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 reminder to
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: Matthew 1
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 God
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 FULL EPIS
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
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 Vers
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 the perso
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 the FIFA
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 change, I
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 to
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.
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 episode, I
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 you’ve b
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
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
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:
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 falling ap
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.
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 as this
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 th
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 you’re sin
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 losing our
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 wondering
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 to sound
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, and relati
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 risk of her
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
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 friendshi
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 men and a
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 quietl
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. (UP
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 you’ve
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’ve been p
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, baby
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 you.
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 s
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 fin
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, BA
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, and t
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, or turnin
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 always
This Down Syndrome Story Broke My Heart (John 9:3)
This episode is deeply personal and, honestly, I’m still processing it... Over the weekend, I heard Jesse and Ashley Ridgway’s story about their pregnancy, an unexpected Trisomy 21 diagnosis, and the heartbreaking decision that followed. It hit especially close to home because of the years I’ve spent volunteering with families who received the same news they did, and who have shown me the beauty,
Trusting God Through GRIEF (feat. Jessica Janzen)
In this episode, we're joined by one of my favorite people, Jessica Janzen, who trusted the nudge to talk about how to open up when your world is falling apart, what it was like to get the news that her baby boy was suffering a life-threatening illness, and how she managed to bring the joy during the most heartbreaking season of her whole life. (You're going to want to grab tissues for thi
Raise Your Dating Standards (1 Corinthians 13:11, Proverbs 18:22)
You keep saying you want a man who will lead you, pray with you, and show up for you, especially when things get hard. Yet, you continue to date (and get sad over) the most childish of losers who are nowhere near ready to be a husband. In this encore episode, we answer a DM from Christine, who is actively going through (and failing to get over) a breakup, and he continues to lead her on and send h
Why It's Lonely at the Top (Mark 3:13-14)
Have you ever felt isolated in the pursuit of your dreams? Like nobody else really understands what you’re building, becoming, or being called to be? In this episode, we’re talking about the self-fulfilling trap of feeling “lonely at the top" and the power of finding and calling in the right (and also very imperfect, yet still the best fit for this season) people. Bible Verse: Mark 3 : 13-14
Open Up Your Physical Bible (Psalm 119:105)
It took me 36 years, before I finally started reading out of my actual, physical Bible -- and regularly. I'd go to Church regularly, get a "verse of the day" sent to my inbox, and even had the Bible app on my phone home screen, but there was something about that BIG book that felt overwhelming, intimidating, or some irrational form of "too much" to me. So, if you've eve
When You Feel Like GIVING UP (Galatians 6:9)
If you're feeling SO ready to give up after a long season of rejection, waiting, or disappointment, this episode is for you. Whether it's been a tough job market or even a rough string of bad dates, we’re talking about how to keep going when your confidence feels bruised, your hope feels tired, and nothing seems to be changing. We also go back to the HARDEST prayer to pray, especially when
The "Soft Girl" Era (Psalm 139:14, Proverbs 31)
This is especially for you, if what made you successful was being able to keep up with the boys. You worked like them, built like them, competed against them (and WON), maybe you even started sounding like them (or even dating like them). And now, you're TIRED. Like REALLY tired. And you're ready to rebuild -- for you and, especially for Him. Some call this the "Soft Girl" era, b
Wrestling with God and with Humans (Genesis 32:22-28)
What does it REALLY mean to "wrestle" with God? Someone in the comments challenged the title of this podcast, and I thought it would be a great excuse to reintroduce you to this show and show you exactly why I (or, rather, exactly the Bible verse that) chose this title to make so very sure you understood YOU BELONG HERE and that GOD WILL USE YOU AND BLESS YOU, especially because of those
God Will NEVER Send You a Married Man (Romans 8 : 5-6)
I resisted recording and even posting this one, which probably means we really need to talk about this... In this episode, we’re talking about married men, separated men, undercover situations, work crushes, and the "it's complicated" ways we can convince ourselves that the reddest of flags and the guiltiest of secrets are somehow sent from the Spirit. I feel it in my bones (and also
ANXIOUS? Do THIS Instead (Philippians 4:6)
Have you ever had one of those days, where the anxiety just won't stop and you find yourself worrying about everything you can? It's not fun. (Actually, it really sucks. A LOT.) I'm not going to try to pretend like you can just pray it away, but Ido have an idea for what you can do to be more present with yourself and with God before you reach for your phone and start scrolling. If tha
How Do You Know It's From God? (John 15:4)
Have you ever prayed for God to remove something from your life… and then immediately tried to find, seek, and chase every little sign as proof that maybe you should keep it? In this episode we talk about discernment, and some of the ways we can tell if a branch truly bears the fruit of the Lord.If you liked this episode, you'll also love this one:The Prayer That Works Every Time (God Cuts The
Taking His LAST NAME (Matthew 19:5-6)
Today, we're talking about the WEDDING GRIEF no one warned me about. We're five months away from the biggest day, and I was not expecting to cry as hard as I did during what was supposed to be a beautiful conversation about taking Honey's last name. I could not be more excited, and also (as you'll hear in this episode) I'm still working through it, so pretty please pray for me
When He Won't Fight For You (Ephesians 5:2)
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I just want someone who will fight for me”? Same, girl. I’ve cried those words, prayed those words, and built entire fantasies around the hope that someone would finally wake up, choose me, and become the man I always hoped he could be. In this episode, we talk about what this phrase really means, and why this might be God's way of revealing something even
SUNDAY SCARIES, Doomscrolling, and Normalized Anxiety (Luke 21:34)
This is going up on a Tuesday on purpose -- so that you can look ahead to and prepare for the weekend with the full armor of God. This conversation is about how easily we can become spiritually, emotionally, and physically weighed down by what we consume (social media, TV, news, alcohol, food, work, anxiety, comparison). Time to wake up, take accountability, and fix our attention on God. Bible Ver
God Calls on the UNQUALIFIED (Ecclesiastes 4:12, Genesis 32:28, Numbers 6:22-27)
This episode is meant to serve as reminder that God often calls on the unqualified, you don't have to have it all figured out to get started, and what it really means to WRESTLE with God. There are so many new viewers and listeners joining our community every single day, so I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself, the moments and mistakes that shaped my faith, and the evolving vision o
When You're the LAST SINGLE FRIEND (Psalm 46:5)
This prayer is especially for you if you're in a season where you're losing hope, your patience is being tested, and mornings are kind of the WORST. (Can't sleep, don't want to get up, struggling to get out of bed.) I share a story of a time when I felt like no one understood the struggle I was going through and the pressure I was under, not even my very best friends. And even then, God was within
FORGIVE What You Can't Forget (Luke 23:34)
This is for you if you're still secretly waiting for an apology and carrying the baggage of a grudge around, not even realizing how much that's weighing you down. In this episode, we talk about the ways in which forgiveness can actually help us to elevate our standards and release the pressure we also accidentally placed on ourselves. Bible Verse: Luke 23 : 34 Glam: Studded Sweatshirt http
The Best Bible BUSINESS Lesson for Entrepreneurs (John 10:27)
I tried so hard to keep WORK and JESUS separate, not realizing the Bible is truly the best business, marketing, leadership, communication, relationships, life manual of ALL TIME. (And THIS one very well might be my favorite verse that especially comes in handy when I don't know what to say, how to lead, or if I belong.) I could probably spend hours upon hours working through SO many angles of
Know Your Enemy (2 Corinthians 11 : 13-14)
For the longest time, I avoided learning about Satan or even really believing the Devil and his works existed. (It felt silly and even cartoonish to think he was real.) But as I leaned into conversations, learned more about him in the Bible, and especially came across JP Pokluda's book, which I'll link below, I became so much more aware of his schemes and how my own actions might be more p
Choosing JOY No Matter What (Philippians 4:4-5)
THANK YOU FOR 75 EPISODES AND FIVE MILLION VIEWS. This is the episode where we learn to recognize that TRUE JOY is not a reaction to something good, it's recognizing that GOD IS ALWAYS GREAT. And as we mature in our beliefs, it's absolutely possible to have a bad day or a fat day, a heartbreak or a setback, anger or grief, and still see, practice, and create JOY. Bible Verse: Philippians 4
When the ANXIETY Won't Stop (Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:4-6)
If you (or someone you love) has been struggling with stress, anxiety and, especially, PANIC, this one is for you. When your insecurities are loud, your body feels burnt out, and you feel like no one understands what it is that you are going through. In this episode, I talk about a season when I felt more disconnected from God than I ever have, and I really wasn't sure if I'd be able to ma
When Your Friends Don't Support Your Business (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Do you ever feel like your best friends aren't clapping for you? In this episode, we answer a message from Shayna, who is a brand new business owner, who feels like her very best friend isn't supporting her in this latest chapter. We talk about what support can look like (online and especially off), friendship compatibility (which can show up differently in different seasons), and how to c
Intentionally SINGLE feat. AJ Norman
AJ Norman is BACK, and we're talking about some of the ways she and I had to be intentionally (and unintentionally) single to strengthen our relationship with God and ready our hearts for a healthy relationship, with her overcoming divorce and me redefining marriage and partnership as a desire of the spirit, rather than just one of my own flesh. We talk about toxic patterns we had to overcome,
How Your Husband Should Love Your Body (Ephesians 5:28-30)
There was an extra long season in my life, where I really believed I needed to be a certain size (and shape and weight) to be worthy of being loved. It was an irrational and very unrealistic standard of perfection, and I'm honestly still recovering. (Who else can relate?) The Book of Ephesians and this most healthy relationship with Honey (what we affectionately call my fiancé) have completely
