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Tend Your Soul Podcast

Tend Your Soul Podcast

Mariel Davenport 110 Episodes Sep 1, 2026

Tend Your Soul Podcast is an invitation to reflect on God's Word using the TEND method of Bible study. Host Mariel Davenport guides listeners through short, garden-themed sessions that encourage quiet reflection on Scripture. Each episode invites you to let the Gardener of your soul tend the soil of your heart with the life-giving truths of His Word. The tone is gentle, devotional and practical, aimed at helping listeners build a steady habit of Bible study.

Episodes

Not Just Hearing God's Word but Learning to Live it Out
Not Just Hearing God's Word but Learning to Live it Out Sep 1, 2026 502 As we wrap up James 1, James gives us a challenging picture of what it looks like to hear God’s Word without actually putting it into practice. He compares it to looking into a mirror and then walking away and forgetting what we saw.But God’s Word isn't meant to simply give us information. It is meant to transform the way we live.In this episode, we examine James 1:23-27 and consider what it
Know God's Word but Struggle to Live It?
Know God's Word but Struggle to Live It? Aug 31, 2026 458 Do you ever find yourself wishing you had paused before speaking? Or struggling to respond with patience instead of frustration?In today's episode, we're continuing our journey through James 1 by exploring one of the Bible's most practical passages:"Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger..." (James 1:19)James reminds us that spiritual maturity isn&
Why You Keep Falling into the Same Temptations (and How God's Truth Sets You Free)
Why You Keep Falling into the Same Temptations (and How God's Truth Sets You Free) Aug 24, 2026 471 Today's passage in James reminds us that temptation doesn't begin with God—it begins within our own hearts. But that's not where the story ends.James redirects our eyes from our wandering desires to the unchanging goodness of God. While temptation pulls us toward deception, our heavenly Father is the source of every good and perfect gift. In this episode, we'll discover how gra
Staying Faithful When Life Feels Hard (James 1:9-13)
Staying Faithful When Life Feels Hard (James 1:9-13) Aug 17, 2026 498 Episode 112: Staying Faithful When Life Feels HardIn this episode, we continue tending through James 1, exploring James 1:9–13 and what it means to remain steadfast when life feels difficult. Discover how God uses trials to draw us closer to Himself, why true reward is found in Him rather than worldly pursuits, and how His power enables us to persevere through every challenge.In This Episode: The
What to do When You Don't Know What to do (James 1:5-8)
What to do When You Don't Know What to do (James 1:5-8) Aug 10, 2026 617 Episode 111: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to DoIn this episode, we walk through James 1 using the TEND Method, focusing on James 1:5–8 and God's invitation to ask Him for wisdom. Discover the difference between knowledge and wisdom, why faith matters when we seek God's direction, and how to find stability when life feels uncertain.In This Episode:  Why believers still need God&apo
How God Uses Trials to Grow Our Faith
How God Uses Trials to Grow Our Faith Aug 3, 2026 542 What comes to mind when you think of a mature Christian woman?In this episode, we begin our journey through the book of James by examining James 1:1-4 using the TEND Bible Study Method. We'll discover how God uses trials to produce steadfastness, deepen our faith, and grow us into spiritually mature followers of Christ.If you're walking through a difficult season, this episode offers bib
A Missing Ingredient in Spiritual Growth
A Missing Ingredient in Spiritual Growth Jul 27, 2026 573 Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to stay encouraged in your faith when you're surrounded by other believers?In this episode of Tending Your Soul, we're continuing our conversation about falling back in love with God's Word and the God of the Word. After exploring practices like praying Scripture, engaging our senses, and creating rhythms of grace, we turn to another God-g
Stop Striving and Start Abiding
Stop Striving and Start Abiding Jul 20, 2026 471 Do you ever feel like you're failing at spending time with God?Maybe you've missed a few days in your Bible. Maybe your prayer life feels dry. Or perhaps you've convinced yourself that if you can't do it perfectly, it isn't worth doing at all.But what if spiritual growth isn't about perfection? What if it's about consistently staying connected to Jesus?In this ep
What if Prayer is Simpler Than You Think?
What if Prayer is Simpler Than You Think? Jul 13, 2026 533 Have you ever wished prayer felt more natural?Many of us long for a deeper prayer life, but we aren't always sure what to say—or even where to begin. The good news is that prayer doesn't have to be complicated. It begins with recognizing that God is already speaking to us through His Word and simply responding to Him.In this episode of Tending Your Soul, we continue exploring practical w
Returning to Your First Love through the Senses
Returning to Your First Love through the Senses Jul 6, 2026 504 Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things for God but still feel distant from Him?Sometimes we can faithfully serve, study, and work for Jesus while slowly losing the delight of simply being with Him. The church in Ephesus knew this struggle, and perhaps we do too.In this episode of Tending Your Soul, we continue our conversation about rekindling our love for God and His Word
How to Read God's Word for Relationship, Not Completion
How to Read God's Word for Relationship, Not Completion Jun 29, 2026 649 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, spiritually under-confident, distracted, or discouraged in your Bible reading, this episode is a gentle invitation back into relationship with the God of the Word.In This Episode Why Bible reading was never meant to be a performance  How distraction and “completion mentality” pull us away from God  Why you don’t have to “master” the Bible to sit with Jesus  How to
Finding Peace When Your Mind Won’t Slow Down (Psalm 37:7)
Finding Peace When Your Mind Won’t Slow Down (Psalm 37:7) Jun 22, 2026 514 If you’ve been carrying anxiety, mental overload, or the pressure to keep striving, this episode is an invitation to quiet your soul and return to the presence of God.In This Episode: Why stillness feels difficult in a noisy world  The deeper meaning behind “Be still” in Psalm 37:7  How fretting and overthinking disconnect us from peace  Simple ways to reorient your heart toward God throughout the

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