Surrounded
Surrounded is a podcast created as a resource for Christian women who want to grow in their faith and live for God. Hosted by Katie Stutler, each episode features conversations with a variety of special guests on topics relevant to daily life and spiritual growth. The discussions are engaging and topical, and the show does not avoid difficult or uncomfortable subjects. Its goal is to encourage and equip women in their walk with God.
Episodes
Episode 45: Determined to Thrive
Debbie Witt, Grief Share Facilitator at FBC, shares how to navigate one of life's toughest seasons - GRIEF. She shares 7 strategies to keep yourself from becoming stuck in grief when someone close to your heart has died. This conversation is for both the person walking through grief presently, as well as for someone who wants tools to be prepared.
Episode 44: Be Real & Say Yes
Sheila Walsh reminisces about The Women of Faith tour and reveals what The 700 Club did not want her to share, but she spoke about it anyway. Her reasons to be excited about the 2026 Surrounded Women's Conference will get you excited too!
Episode 43: All About Surrounded (And it's spreading!)
Heather Bennett takes the host seat and interviews Katie Stutler about The Surrounded Women's Conference. Do you know what makes this conference different? You'll hear the heart behind what we're doing and Katie's passion about how Surrounded is reaching across borders into Guatemala.
Episode 42: Don't settle! Believe God for VICTORY
How can we know if we're subtly settling for a humdrum walk with God or a checklist faith? Rachel Lovingood stirs up excitement for an active faith that shows His daily power in our lives.
Episode 41: Transitioning Well
Major life transitions—even positive ones—can make us feel swamped and even letdown. Njiba Tirado reminds us that our challenges reposition us - we must PAUSE, PIVOT, and PARK before we PROCEED.
Episode 40: Experiencing God On Our Homeschool Journey
Kathryn Charles shares how she sees God helping her as a homeschool mom. Be equipped with 3 promises God gives to steady us when we feel insecure about what direction schooling should go, wonder if we're doing enough, or feel unqualified.
Episode 39 :Without God to With God
Canyia Burks’ first boyfriend was not what she expected. She shares when she noticed her relationship had become unhealthy and how she broke free from his dysfunction. What she learned about becoming surrounded helps all of us turn away from unhealthy relationships to an exciting life with Christ. Recorded live at the 2024 Surrounded Women’s Conference.
Episode 38: How To Love Your Morning
Jennifer Dukes Lee returns with discoveries to help us reframe our mornings so we experience God's best before our feet hit the floor. How do morning rituals help us engage with God in a deeper way? Discover a fresh morning mindset and adopt habits that help you shift your morning from dread to hope.
Episode 37: A God Story: JoAnn Mooney
JoAnn shares a miracle that just happened to her! Her story will encourage you to keep your mind focused on God instead of giving in to your fears and doubts. She heard God speak! And He has done what He promised.
Episode 36: From Clutter to Calm
Are you feeling overwhelmed by STUFF? Organizational experts Donna Fredericks and Vicki Becker share tips to help you declutter and embrace God's peace and order in your home.
Episode 35: What Happens When Holidays Hurt
In this extended conversation, Keisha Wright shares tools to help you hold on to hope when the holidays hurt. Keisha is the founder and Executive Director of the Emotional Recovery Clinic: emotionalrecoveryclinic.org.
Episode 34: Aligned & Anchored
Life contains seasons that leave us overwhelmed and weary. Evelyn Tribble shares three things that she learned in her difficult seasons that will help us change our mindset, create calm in our homes, and care for our body as God's Temple.
Episode 33: From Isolation to Restoration (Overcoming HIS Addiction) - LIVE @ Surrounded 2025
In this powerful story of faith, Michele Kincaid describes how her husband's addiction and betrayal put her into the Pit of Isolation. We talk about the lies she was tempted to believe and how she experienced God when it seemed like everything was ruined. Discover how to move out of the pit!
Episode 32: Who Defines Your Identity?
We often find what defines our identity in our past, our performance, or the current roles we’re in. Nikki Burks shares how an unsettling season redefined her identity, anchoring her in what the Word of God says about her. In this session we’ll explain what it means to have our identity in Christ and how to apply this new identity when we’re feeling insecure.
Episode 31: Defying Fear
Dr. Nancy Meyer has a passion to help ladies defy fear, find courage, and embrace their unshakable worth. Her book Defying Fear equips ladies to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship and move forward seeking God’s guidance. Contact Nancy by texting “Nancy” to 55444. Recorded live at the 2024 Surrounded Women’s Conference.
Episode 30: Continuing the Conversation: The God You Need To Know
Is the Holy Spirit speaking to me? Margaret Feinburg joins us again to discuss the discernment process as we seek to recognize God’s voice. You’ll discover practical insights to help you follow the Lord with confidence.
Episode 29: The God You Need To Know
What motivated Margaret Feinburg to write a book about the Holy Spirit? You will love her down-to-earth discoveries as Margaret shares how the Holy Spirit appeared in the Old Testament and why this is relatable to us today. Her engaging encouragement will help us discern the Holy Spirit’s activity in our life.
Episode 28: From Control to Chaos
Control has become our go-to coping skill, however over asserting control turns life into chaos. God desires his people to be dependent on Him. Casey Weymouth challenges us to overcome our independence by remembering and trusting in the character of God.
Episode 27: My Daughter’s Eating Disorder
Jennifer Hope Longenecker felt alone as she navigated her daughter’s struggle with disordered thoughts about eating. Today, she’s equipping moms to identify the indicators that their daughter is struggling and support moms as they navigate the journey. We’ll discuss what indicators to watch for, how Jennifer saw God’s help, and specific truths we can remind ourselves in the middle of our insecur
Episode 26: Allison Allen Shares Her Heart for our Surrounded Conference
You may know her as “Alley”, co-hosting the popular “Back Porch Theology” podcast with Lisa Harper. Allison Allen chats about the importance of revival, the distractions that impact her time with Jesus and what God is teaching her about the effects of comparison among women at church. This was quite a fun episode to record!
Episode 25: Forever Blooming With Jesus
You’ll love Kim Johnson’s wisdom as she encourages you to keep blooming with Jesus. She shares stories from her own seasons of busyness and doubt. Kim gives us a visual reminder of how much God loves us and practical ways we can grow a stronger faith.
Episode 24: Finding Time For God
In our hustle, how can we add time with God to our schedule? Ginger Heigl shares what she’s learned as a mom homeschooling 4 boys, so that you can experience more adventures of walking with Jesus in your busy mess everyday, too.
Episode 23: Released From Perfect
Sara Ella shares how she battles perfectionism as a fantasy author and homeschool mom. Is perfectionism a sin? Sara shares how turning to scripture and prayer helps us overcome our desires for perfect.
Episode 22: Letting Go to Gain Self-Worth
Heather Bennett has noticed a recurring rhythm in her life that kept her heart broken. She shares how her insecurities and damaged self-worth were affecting her perspective. Her turning point became her catalyst for growth, and it can be yours too!
Episode: 21: Moving Forward From Abuse
Majo Williams shares about the Wall of Truth, which helps us sort through difficult memories and emotions using the Bible. She explains how daily using the Wall of Truth guards our thoughts with the Truths of God’s character, perspective, love, and faithfulness. This exercise frees us to walk a path of forgiveness and freedom every day.
Episode: 20: Life Destroyed – Drugs Took My Daughter
Louise Dudding shares her daughter’s story about battling a drug addiction that eventually took her life. Louise shares how God proved to her that she was not alone in those difficult days, so you too will not lose heart. The best part? The victory she shares at the end!
Episode: 19: A God Story: Donna Wylde
When a tragic accident altered Donna’s life, how did she know God was there with her? Donna tells about her precious Timothy and the choices she faced living life without her son. She shares the scriptures that helped her anchor her emotions and what gives her reassurance her son is in Heaven.
Episode: 18: With Us In the Wilderness
Lauren Chandler shares how her faith was challenged when her husband was given a dreaded diagnosis. Discover 3 things that happen in our wilderness, which perpetually alter our own journey with God.
Episode: 17: A God Story: Gary Brown
Miracles are captivating. God stepped into Gary’s desperate hopelessness, stopped his suicide attempt, and gave his life a new purpose. Gary shares why his life was ruined, how God intervened, and encourages all of us facing great difficulties to seek our incredible God.
Episode 16: God’s Way Is Growing Slow
Author Jennifer Dukes Lee challenges us to stop trying to “grow fast”, grind, hustle and climb – and instead say “yes” to a Growing Slow life. We’ll talk about the 4 seasons of growth in our life – spring, summer, fall – and why winter might be the hardest – but most beneficial - of them all.
Episode 15: Raising Godly Children
Nikki Burks is back to talk about the differences between her pre-Jesus parenting and Biblically shepherding children.
Episode 14: Kindness Is Harder Than We Think
We all value it, so why do we need the Holy Spirit’s help to show kindness? Author Shaunti Feldhahn shares discoveries about our secret struggles with kindness, the harmful effects of venting and grumbling, and offer us hope. “The 30 Day Kindness Challenge” revitalizes relationships, and we’ll experience God in a brand-new way.
Episode 13: Where God Met Meagan On Her Mental Health Journey
Tales of the psych-ward, mom’s relentless help, and the sweetness of discovering God’s Presence in the middle of a mental health nightmare. This conversation is for friends and family members who care about a loved one who is struggling.
Special Episode: Nikki Burks interviews Katie Stutler
Nikki puts Katie in the hot seat. Why did Katie’s initial firm “no” turn into a YES? Our upcoming Bible study is called “Understanding the Men In Our Lives. Find out how Katie became fascinated about this topic and why it’s important we learn it too.
Episode 12: Idolizing Your Spouse
Do you depend on your spouse to make you happy? To solve all your problems? Do you define who you are based on your relationship with your spouse? Crystal Hepler shares how her expectations set her and her husband up for great disappointment – and the new perspective God gave her.
Episode 11: Fallen Apart
Nikki Burks shares the signs that she was slipping away from the closeness she’d once shared with God. What does it mean “to abide in Christ”? Nikki shares why this choice was the game-changer in her very difficult season.
Episode 10: God in My Cancer Journey
Angie Johnson has been battling cancer for over 5 years. Amidst the health and physical disappointments, God is ever-faithful. We hope you see God even more in your own story of difficulty after hearing hers!
Episode 9: Time With God
Brittany Turman shares the backstory on how her time with God became essential to her self-care, perspective, and family health.
Episode 8: Honesty about Singleness
This conversation feels epic. Mary Beth Handley speaks from the heart about how she’s overcome the struggles of singleness. If you have friends or family that is single, we hope this dialogue equips you too
Episode 7: The Necessity of Forgiving Others
Dr. Joan Bowers unpacks a verse about the result of unforgiveness that she says we often overlook - I had! Why is forgiveness so essential for our overall health? We love her stories of real people who have struggled to forgive and you'll find out what has set them free every single time.
Episode 6: Forgiving Myself
How does the second greatest commandment to "love vour neighbor as yourself', relate to forging ME? How might forgivng ourself change our life? We'll be looking at several scriptures today, including Dr. Joan Bower's favorite Bible story example of forgiving oneself.
Episode 5: Understanding Addiction
My awesome friend Casey Weymouth from The Fix Ministries joins us At The Table today. It is a fun, totally unrehearsed conversation. She surprised me with her answer about what defines an addiction. I also asked her why stepping out of life to build new patterns is a game-changer and how their approach at The Fix Ministries is different from traditional Rehab. To contact Casey or
Episode 4: Restored with a new song to sing
Three surgeries on her jaw and chronic excruciating pain resulted in a prescription for opioids that almost ruined her. Join Nikki M. At The Table as she shares how God entered her pain-filled story and broke her free. filling her life with new things that cause that "glow" in her voice.
Episode 3: From Obedience To Honor In 18Yrs Flat Part 2
Have you considered the Bible's commands "children obey your parents" and "honor your father and mother"? Did you realize that God wants us to change the way we relate to our parents once we become adults? Cynthia F. unpacks the difference all daughters need to hear - especially adult daughters that have moms that tug at their life. This eye-opening topic speaks to the conce
Episode 2: From Obedience To Honor In 18Yrs Flat Part 1
Have you considered the Bible's commands "children obey your parents" and "honor your father and mother"? Did you realize that God wants us to change the way we relate to our parents once we become adults? Cynthia F. unpacks the difference all daughters need to hear - especially adult daughters that have moms that tug at their life. This eye-opening topic speaks to the conce
Episode 1: A Marriage Saved
Nikki Burks shares this remarkable story of how God saved her marriage.
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