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She Wrestles with God | Daily Devotional for Strong Women

She Wrestles with God | Daily Devotional for Strong Women

Giselle Ugarte 86 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

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

TIL DEATH DO US PART (Romans 12:10)
TIL DEATH DO US PART (Romans 12:10) Jul 24, 2026 00:24:17 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)
The Excuses Keeping You STUCK (Proverbs 12: 1) Jul 23, 2026 00:18:40 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)
When Forgiveness Feels Impossible (Ephesians 4:31-32) Jul 22, 2026 00:20:58 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)
Everything HALLELUJAH (1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14) Jul 22, 2026 00:12:58 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 Gets Married (Genesis 2:24) Jul 20, 2026 00:12:13 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)
Should You Give Him an ULTIMATUM? (John 4:10) Jul 18, 2026 00:21:53 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)
When MORNINGS Are Especially Hard (Psalm 46:5) Jul 17, 2026 00:19:14 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)
The Kind of WIFE I Want to Be (Proverbs 12:4) Jul 16, 2026 00:33:33 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)
Love THAT Neighbor? (Matthew 22:37-39) Jul 15, 2026 00:10:53 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)
God Knows Your Heart (1 Samuel 16:7, Romans 14:4) Jul 14, 2026 00:10:47 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)
THE F WORD (Ephesians 4:29) Jul 13, 2026 00:17:02 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)
You Can't Do It ALONE (Exodus 18:18) Jul 12, 2026 00:18:44 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:

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