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Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife135 ~ How To Respond To Your Husband With GraceAs much as we love our husbands, they can be rather frustrating. Making trying to respond to them with grace and love seem nearly impossible at times.  We also have the concern that if we show grace by letting a rude comment or them being a bit selfish slide, that we will be forever mistreated by our husbands. But, what did God do? He showed us grace while we were still deep in sin and quite unlovable. He didn't wait for us to behave rightly before he responded with grace and nether should we. 2025-07-2226 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife134 ~ Maintaining Your Faith. In the Face of Tragedy—Where is God?In light of the unimaginable tragedy that has happened here in Texas, some of you have asked, "Where is God in all of this?" You're struggling to maintain your faith or to reconcile yourself against a God that you know loves His children, but then allows something like this to happen. It's a complicated question, and my hope is to encourage you not to lose heart.  Together, we'll look to Scripture for answers, drawing from the life of Job—a man who faced incredible hardship yet remained steadfast in his faith. This isn't about diminishing the...2025-07-1520 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife133 ~ The Power of Asking For Forgiveness: A Catalyst To Healing in Your MarriageToday, we’re diving into how asking for forgiveness can bring healing and change to yourself and your marriage. I know, it sounds a bit scary and we often hesitate because of pride or fear. But ladies, through the power of Christ, this single act can do so much. The enemy understands this power and wants to keep you in your depression, despair and hurt. Which is why he does everything he can to keep you from even discussing forgiveness. Let's not let him win!  We’ll chat about those secrets that you feel are too b...2025-07-0836 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife132 ~ 1 Simple Step Every Wife Can Start Today to Change The Course of Her MarriageCan one person change the course of a marriage? Absolutely. However, it cannot be done by forcing the issue, coercion, or manipulation. Nor is it through constant conversations of how things need to be different, changed, or made better. There is however, 1 simple step that every wife can start today, that can transform her relationship to the more loving marriage that she desires to have.  This step does not cost any money and is freely accessible to every woman who is willing to take it. Want to know what it is?  Well then, le...2025-07-0128 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife131 ~ Why Men Today Are Not the Spiritual Leader of Their Home & How To Encourage Your Man To LeadThere is a lot of talk today about how husbands are not stepping up to be the spiritual leader of their family. How they are not taking the time pray with their wives or children, not leading in devotions, Bible study or in being the godly example we desire them to be. As wives and moms, we are frustrated and discontent with this lack of spiritual leadership and in trying to get our husbands to step up to the plate to fulfill this role. Today we’re going look at why men are not being th...2025-06-2436 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife130 ~ 3 Right Responses for Newlyweds or Anyone a Bit Disappointed with MarriageSince we were little girls, we have had thoughts and dreams of what our married life would be like. All of these were heightened when we found the man of our dreams and began to plan a life together. But now the excitement of the wedding and moving in together has passed and things are not quite what you expected them to be. Something happened to that blissful romantic love that you had between one another and you have become a bit disappointed as to what marriage is really like and who this man is that you...2025-06-1731 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife129 ~ The Perfect Relationship & How You Can Follow This Example To Become a Better WifeWe all have an idea in our mind of what a perfect relationship looks like. However, I would imagine that most of our ideas might be a bit one-sided in how our relationship is going to meet our own wants and desires. In scripture, we are given the example of a perfect relationship in the Trinity. One that is characterized by unity, love, willful submission, and trust. Today we'll explore this perfect relationship and how following its example will help you to be a better wife and nurture a more loving, Christ-centered marriage. ...2025-06-1032 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife128 ~ 3 Steps to Working On Your Marriage Even If Your Husband Thinks It's All GoodHey girls, Are you feeling like your marriage needs a little TLC, but your husband just doesn't see it? Don’t worry, you're not alone! Whether he thinks everything is fine or is just not open to change, there are ways that you can be the catalyst for change in your marriage, all on your own. Join me to learn how to cultivate a loving, Christ-centered relationship with three empowering steps that don’t require your husband's participation. We'll dive into mindset shifts, heart changes, and actionable strategies that can transform your relationship, without needing to wait for...2025-06-0335 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife127 ~ Recognizing The Power of God at Work In Your Life ~ Part 2Today we are continuing our deep dive into scripture to look at God‘s amazing power and sovereignty that is at work in your life. Of how He is working in that struggle that you are facing, the change that you want to make in your life, the fear you have or that step of faith that you want to take, but you are hesitant to do so.  You will hear real life examples of God working in our lives today, how to recognize His work in your own life, and how you can have peace moving for...2025-05-2732 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife126 ~ Recognizing The Power of God At Work In Your Life ~ Part 1Hey girls, We're taking the next 2 episode to uncover something truly inspiring. Join me as we explore God's incredible power and sovereignty that is working behind the scenes in your life. Even though you may not see it, He is there. We'll chat about God’s promises to guide you in that struggle you're facing, your fears, or that step of faith that you want to take. You'll hear examples from scripture as well as my own life of how our God is the God of the impossible and how to find peace in His perfect plan....2025-05-2040 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife125 ~ How To Show Respect to a Husband You Feel is Unworthy of RespectIt's true, not all husbands meet our expectations of the honest, hard working, caring, and respected man we dreamed of marrying. The way they think may be different, their level of integrity, or how they provide for the family may less than what you were raised with or the kind of man your father is. When this happens, it’s easy to feel disappointed in your husband's behavior, actions, or how he treats you and others, making showing him any kind of respect seem impossible. However, in this episode we will take a look at so...2025-05-1327 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife124 ~ 3 Steps to Forgiving What You Can't ForgetWhen we are hurt by those closest to us, those who are suppose to be the people we can trust, the pain runs deep and it can be  incredibly difficult to forgive. You may be afraid to forgive and let go because if you let our guard down, it may happen again, causing more pain and making you look like a fool for trusting them. You may have tried to forgive but can't seem to get the thoughts and visions from replaying over and over again in your mind.  In this episode, we're diving into wh...2025-05-0638 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife123 ~ 4 Things That Hinder You From Becoming a Submissive Wife & How to OvercomeHey girls! Have you ever wondered why you can't seem to or have struggled with being consistent in your efforts to be a godly submissive wife who respects her husband?  Like, you put in the effort, but something always happens that causes you to blow it, again! I know I have, many times. Good news is, you're not alone! Bad news is, you actually have things working against you to accomplish this. 😝 As my daughter would say; "How Rude!" But no worries! Today I'm sharing 4 things that are hindering you from becoming the wife...2025-04-2930 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife122 ~ Celebrating 42 Years of Marriage ~ Want To Know Our Secret?Last week, my husband and I celebrated 42 years of marriage. Often times when people find out how long we have been married, we are asked; What’s your secret? What is the secret to a long happy marriage? Given the rate of divorce these days and the variety of ideas that are out there as to what makes a marriage really work, we’re not surprised to be asked this question. We find that couples truly do want long happy marriages, they just don’t know what it takes to get there. Today I’m sharing...2025-04-2234 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife121 ~ My Husband is Looking at Pornography ~ What Do I Do? ~ Part 2In this episode, we continue our talk about what you can do when you find out your husband is looking at pornography. Whether you've just discovered this or it's been a long-standing issue, here is where you will find hope and guidance. We will look at some practical steps you can take as a wife to help both you and your husband navigate this challenging time. You are not alone in this, and with God's guidance, healing and restoration are possible. There is a lot to cover today and you may want to take some...2025-04-1542 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife118 ~ The Secret to Happiness in Your Life & MarriageWe all want to be happy. Have happy lives and raise happy kids. When men get married they are told to remember one thing; "Happy wife, happy life". But with all the stresses and responsibilities of our daily lives, the worries of are we a good wife, are we raising our kids well, and the uncertainties of what the future may hold, how does one maintain any kind of happiness? As I was reading one day, I came across a place in scripture that unlocks for us the secret to happiness. It identifies for us...2025-03-2534 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife117 ~ 7 Hurtful Consequences of The Unsubmissive Wife Every Woman Should KnowWe talk a lot about what a submissive wife looks like and learning how to become one. But what if? What if we decided not to follow God in this. That we wanted to maybe follow somethings, but not all, or set His teachings aside altogether and go our own way. What would happen then? There are non-believers who have good marriages, ones that stand the test of time. Maybe our marriage would be like theirs and we'd be fine. In this episode we're going to take a good hard look at the truth, as...2025-03-1830 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife116 ~ 6 Lessons For Wives From The Extraordinary Life of Sarah: A Woman of Faith, Impatience, & SubmissionIn this episode we'll dive into the life of Sarah, a pivotal figure in the Bible who God refers to as the mother of nations. She is known for her faith and submissiveness, but also portrays a bit of jealousy, impatience, and even harshness, when she doesn't get her way. Through it all, we learn to trust in God's promises, even when we can't see the outcome, what it looks like to build a Christ-centered marriage, and the true beauty found in a gentle and quiet spirit. Let's get started.    Scripture References ...2025-03-1129 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife115 ~ How To Become the Submissive Wife You Want To BeMany of us enter into marriage having an idea of what we think it will be like. However, we soon realize that we are in uncharted waters and are in need of some guidance, if we want to achieve the marriage we have always dreamed of. As Christian women, we know that we want to be a godly wife, that this is what is best for us and our marriage. We're just not sure what our role is in this and how to go about getting it. I was much the same way when I...2025-03-0433 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife114 ~ Q & A Special ~ Answering Your Questions on God & MarriageHey, girls! Welcome to our special Q&A episode where we dive deep into your questions, including what it means to be a submissive wife while leading your home spiritually. We'll be exploring everything from preparing for marriage to understanding and navigating the subtleties of disrespect . Plus, learn how to trust God and manage challenges in your marriage with love and grace. So, grab your coffee, pull a chair up to mine, and let's get started.    Scripture References 1 Peter 3:1 Acts 5:29 Deuteronomy 6:6-7 2 Corinthians 6:14 Ephesians 4:22-24...2025-02-2535 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife113 ~ 7 Simple Changes For a Confident Effective Prayer LifePrayer is an important aspect of our Christian walk. It is our time to come before our Holy God to share with Him our struggles and fears, to offer praise and worship, and to feel His awe inspiring presence in our lives. However, we all can struggle with things like; being consistent with our prayer time, worrying about how to pray effectively, or how do I keep my mind from wandering during prayer. In this insightful episode, we will address 6 common struggles many Christians face in developing an effective prayer life. Discuss how to balance...2025-02-1830 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife112 ~ ♥️ How to Show True Love to Your HusbandThe world has its own view of love which in today’s times, seems to be more about loving self, rather than others. It can be more about lust than love and can come with a host of conditions and boundaries. But what does true love look like and how do we show this love to our husbands? Come sit with me today as we discover ways to demonstrate Christ-like love to our husbands and explore practical steps for this that are rooted in scripture. This episode is a must-listen for wives seeking a deeper un...2025-02-1128 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife111 ~ Taming of the Tongue For a Happy MarriageOur tongue is one of the smaller parts of our body and yet, it can have a profound impact on our relationships, especially within marriage. It can either be our biggest problem or our greatest attribute. The choice is ours. Many of us are aware of this because we have seen first hand the effects our tongue has had on those we love. How our words can just as easily lift someone up, as they can tear someone down. Taming our tongue tends to be much harder than we would like it to be. Where...2025-02-0427 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife🌟Best of 2024 ~ What It Looks Like to Respect Your Husband & How You May Be Disrespecting Him Without Even Realizing ItBest of 2024! The most popular episode of 2024 with nearly 600 downloads. Whether this is a refresher or a 1st look, it's certainly worth a listen and share. Hope you enjoy!   He says I don't respect him, but I still don't know what this means. If we do not fully understand what it is to respect our husbands, we will continue to have problems. But, if we get this right, it will make all the difference in the world in our marriages. Our husbands need this from us as much as we need them to show they love us.   Join me...2025-01-2830 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife110 ~ God's Purpose For Every Christian WifeLast week we looked at 19 character traits that we are striving to posses as a godly wife.  In God’s design for marriage, we use those character traits as we carry out God‘s purpose for our lives. Which begs the question, what is God‘s purpose for me as a wife? What has He called me to and what should my priorities be in living the Christian life as a married woman? Join me as we uncover how God has created women with a unique purpose and how to live it out in a way tha...2025-01-2127 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife109 ~ 19 Character Traits of the Virtuous WifeIn our Christian walk, we often hear the term godly woman or submissive wife, and we know that this is what we are to strive for. But what does she really look like? What godly traits does she posses? We are taught that the coveted Proverbs 31 woman is our example to follow. However, is this even possible? And what does this virtuous wife look like in today’s society? For us to have a good understanding of what we are striving for or where we are headed on our journey in becoming a Christian woman an...2025-01-1427 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife108 ~ 2 Essential First Steps to Becoming a Submissive WifeNo matter how hard we try, no matter how determined we might be, we will not be successful at becoming a submissive wife, without first doing two essential steps. Yes, we may make some strides here or there, but lasting change, a true change of the heart, only happens when we are willing to put these foundational steps into practice. How do I know? Because I’ve been there. I was the young wife who desired to do marriage right. Who longed to have a loving marriage that stood the test of time. It was a...2025-01-0724 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife99 ~ 4 Things a Submissive Wife Does & 4 Things to Stay Away From For A Happy Marriage Many of us want to learn how to be a submissive wife and what this looks like in today’s society? As I’ve said before, none of us walk down the aisle knowing this. It is something that is learned over time and in the thick of marriage.   No matter our background, if we want to have the wonderful loving marriage that God designed for us, we will all need to learn for ourselves what this looks like in our everyday lives.   To help with this, I'm sharing with you 4 best practices to cultivate a submissive relationship with your h...2024-11-0531 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife98 ~ How to Set Boundaries with the Opposite Sex to Protect Yourself & Your MarriageScripture can be a bit vague as to how we are to treat those of the opposite sex. Couple that with our desire to push the limits, not wanting to hurt someone’s feelings, or society’s passion for attention and ever changing view on sex outside of marriage, and we can find ourselves in some pretty muddy water. What was once thought of as outrageous or scandalous behavior with someone of the opposite sex, is now not only commonplace, but often encouraged.  But as Christian woman and wives, where do we draw the line? What...2024-10-2938 minNATURAL WELLNESS FOR CHRISTIAN MOMS™ | Stress Management,  Anxiety, Overwhelm, Scripture, Essential Oil Hacks, Holistic HealthNATURAL WELLNESS FOR CHRISTIAN MOMS™ | Stress Management, Anxiety, Overwhelm, Scripture, Essential Oil Hacks, Holistic HealthEp 86\\ Practical Tips To Resolve Conflict In Your Marriage: Part 3 of 3 With Guest Nanci AdamsonHey Mama,  With the reality of marriage being that you and your spouse are two sinners navigating a fallen world, conflict is bound to happen.  Nothing consumes my mental space more than when my husband and I have had an argument. I become consumed with either wanting to fix it right then right there, or I do everything I can to absolutely avoid it. Neither of which is conducive to resolving the issue at hand.  Do you want the magic sauce for resolving conflict in your marriage? Tune in to part 3 of 3 of my...2024-09-1620 minNATURAL WELLNESS FOR CHRISTIAN MOMS™ | Stress Management,  Anxiety, Overwhelm, Scripture, Essential Oil Hacks, Holistic HealthNATURAL WELLNESS FOR CHRISTIAN MOMS™ | Stress Management, Anxiety, Overwhelm, Scripture, Essential Oil Hacks, Holistic HealthEp 85\\ What Every Mama Should Know As You Pick Your Battles In Your Marriage: Part 2 of 3 With Guest Nanci AdamsonHey Mama,  Does your relationship with your spouse feel tense? When things get heated between you and your spouse, do you react in a way that is pleasing to the Lord? Tune in to part 2 of 3 of my interview with guest Nanci Adamson, Bible Teacher, Christian Mentor, Women’s Ministry leader as we discuss the importance of picking our battles and what it looks like to approach conflict in a way that maintains connection with our husbands so that we can enjoy our marriage and glorify God while doing it.   Connect with...2024-09-1117 minNATURAL WELLNESS FOR CHRISTIAN MOMS™ | Stress Management,  Anxiety, Overwhelm, Scripture, Essential Oil Hacks, Holistic HealthNATURAL WELLNESS FOR CHRISTIAN MOMS™ | Stress Management, Anxiety, Overwhelm, Scripture, Essential Oil Hacks, Holistic HealthEp 84\\ How To Be Godly Wife To Your Husband: Part 1 of 3 With Guest Nanci AdamsonHey Mama,  Are you struggling with what it means to be a Godly wife? Do you ever wonder what Biblical expectations God has for us as wives?  You will be absolutely blessed by this short series of interviews with guest Nanci Adamson, Bible teacher, christian mentor, women’s  ministry leader, and  host of the Faith Lived Out Podcast as we discuss what it means to be a Godly wife and how we can improve connection with our husbands so that we can enjoy our marriage and glorify God while doing it. Connect with Nanci...2024-09-0920 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife90 ~ How She Used Essential Oils & Scripture to Help With Stress, Anxiety & Her Marriage with Guest Christen Christian ~ Part 2As we talked about last week, we all have stress or anxiety from time to time, and have felt the negative emotions of being annoyed, frustrated, or even angry in our marriages. Christen shared with us how the simple use of essential oils with the power of scripture, helped her with the stresses of law school and brought her back into a right relationship with the Lord.  Today, we continue our conversation as Christen shares her testimony of how using a sensory routine enabled her to work through some of the negative emotions she was f...2024-09-0332 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife89 ~ How She Used Essential Oils & Scripture to Help With Stress, Anxiety & Her Marriage with Guest Christen ChristianAs busy wives and moms, we all have a certain amount of stress and anxiety. Yes, we are told in scripture not to worry, however as we all know, that is much easier said than done. We also know that the blessing of being married, brings with it a gamut of emotions from love, excitement, and even joy, to feelings of being annoyed, frustrated, and yes, sometimes down right angry. My guest today is going to share with us how she used essential oils with the power of scripture, to calm her anxiousness, manage her...2024-08-2733 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife88 ~ How to Find a Solid Biblical Church for Your FamilyAs believers, many of us know that we should be a part of a church family and be attending church regularly. Last week we talked about how being a part of a fellowship of believes can help us to improve our marriage and our family’s life. However, the thought of finding one or what to even look for, can be an overwhelming and daunting task. As promised, I’m going to help you with that today by sharing with you what the foundational basis of a church should be, what their statement of faith shou...2024-08-2035 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife83 ~ Struggling to Improve Your Marriage or Change Your Husband? Try This!I hear from women all the time, I wish my husband would do this or stop doing that. Maybe it’s to consider your feelings more, stop being busy with other things and spend more time with the family, or be the godly leader of the household. We feel that the only way to get our husbands to change or do things differently, is to in some way convince them to do so. Because we see a desperate need for change, we meet the problem head on and do all that we can to try to convince ou...2024-07-1633 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife78 ~ How to Know the Still Small Voice of God ~ Part 1Does God really speak to us today? And if He does, how do we know it’s Him? How do we know that it’s not just our own wishful thinking or weird notions that we have. Can Satan or his minions put thoughts in our minds. And if so, how do we recognize those thoughts and know what the truth really is?   There are differing characteristics between God, us, and the enemy that can help us in determining where our thoughts are coming from. If we are truly hearing from God, being led astray by the enemy...2024-06-1129 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife76 ~ Money, Trust, & Marriage ~ Navigating Finances as a Christian CoupleA lot of problems can arise when we begin to navigate our finances as a married couple. We’re unsure about what the right way to do this is, what's fair, and can I really trust someone else with my financial future?   There are some who have some very strong opinions about this, preconceived notions as to how it is to be done, or difficulty in giving up control by trusting someone else to do what’s best for them.   Join me as we take a look at money, trust, and marriage. What the root of the...2024-05-2840 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife72 ~ Marriage Advice for the Christian Wife Who is Married to a Nonbeliever with Guest Melody AllenBeing married to a nonbeliever, or to a believer who has walked away from the Lord and is currently not following God, makes for a very challenging relationship. It brings with it a different set of priorities, goals, decision making, and a whole way of living life.   Learning to navigate this relationship can be especially difficult, because there doesn't seem to be many people who are an example to follow or lessons taught about how to do this successfully.   To help with this, I've invited my friend, Melody Allen, who has some personal experience in th...2024-04-3039 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife60 ~ 4 Godly Priorities of the Christian WifeAs wives and moms, we are pulled in so many different directions. Our husband need this, the kids are asking for that, but we need to work on something else. How do we determine what is most important?   Those things that take priority and those that it’s okay to say no to? Join me as we take a look at 4 godly priorities for the Christian wife and what they look like in our lives.   Let’s get started.   Scripture References Exodus 20:3 Matthew 6:31-33 Joshua 1:8 Ephesians 5:28-33 D...2024-02-0632 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife🌟Best of 2023 ~ A Submissive Wife ~ What it Means and How to Be OneBest of 2023! The most popular episode of 2023 with well over 500 downloads. Whether this is a refresher or a 1st look, it's certainly worth a listen and share. Hope you enjoy!   What does it really mean to be a submissive wife? Is it to be a doormat? That you can't have your own opinion or that your life consist of being some kind of slave to your husband? Does being a submissive wife mean that you have relinquished to the fact that you are inferior in some way?   Today we're going to take a look at on...2024-01-3039 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife59 ~ Feeling Alone with No Friends to Lean On? We Were Never Meant to Walk Alone ~ Discover the Dangers & How to Change It!I see so many on FB who say they are alone and have no christian friends or that their only friend is their husband. Those who are struggling in life, in their marriages, their families, or with their jobs.    Our Christian walk was never meant to be done alone. All throughout scripture God talks to us about having fellowship with other believers. And even warns us that we are actually in some pretty dangerous territory, if we try to do it on our own, without anyone to walk beside us.   In this episode we’re takin...2024-01-2336 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife58 ~ A Submissive Wife in a Difficult Marriage ~ God's Provision in Standing Firm & How to Reprove Your HusbandBeing a submissive wife doesn’t mean that we must simply take everything that is thrown at us with meekness and fear. Or that we have no say in anything and cannot stand up for what is right.   God has called us, as believers, to stand firm in Christ. He has also provided us with the authority and guidance to help bring those who are falling away, back to God. This includes reproving our husbands in love and encouraging them to stay faithful to God’s Word.   This is a very delicate thing in a marria...2024-01-1633 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife57 ~ A Submissive Wife in a Difficult Marriage ~ A Conduct That Brings Peace, God’s Sovereignty & Protection for WivesBeing a submissive wife in a difficult or unhappy marriage is just that, difficult. And certainly not what any of us thought it would be like when we dreamed of being married.    Thankfully, God is not only well aware of the sinful nature of His people, but His Word is full of wisdom as to what to do as a godly wife with a challenging husband.   Join me as we dig deeper into all that God’s Word teaches us on how to conduct ourselves to bring peace to our homes, of His complete sovereignty over...2024-01-0933 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife56 ~ Am I Stilled Called to Be Submissive If My Husband_____? Bible Verses on How to be Submissive in a Difficult MarriageThere are many women who ask, “Am I still called to be submissive if my husband _____?” If my husband isn’t a believer, if he's a believer but not following God, or if I can’t trust him. What do I do then?   Most of us probably know that we are not called to be submissive if our husband asks us to sin, but what about these other scenarios? Are we still called by God to be submissive to a man who does not appear to desire to be godly or that we have lost our trust and faith...2024-01-0234 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife55 ~ Maintaining Closeness in a Marriage ~ 4 Things Wives Do That Push Their Husbands Away & What To Do Instead ~ Part 2We all want love, affection and closeness in our marriages. We remember the way things were when we were dating or first married and want it to stay that way.   As we talked about in part 1, when this begins to change or when our marriages are not what we expected, we try to bring about change. However, we find that our efforts are not having the effect we want them to and we don’t understand why.    In this episode, we’re continuing our look at the 4 things wives do that tend to push their husband...2023-12-1927 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife54 ~ Maintaining Closeness in a Marriage ~ 4 Things Wives Do That Push Their Husbands Away & What To Do Instead ~ Part 1As wives we desire love, affection, and closeness with our husbands. Wanting things to be how they were when we were dating or first married.   When this begins to change, we miss the closeness and fear we may be losing our husbands. Or when our marriage is not what we expected, we try to bring about change. However, many times it’s done in a way that is counterproductive, and we don’t even realize it.    In this episode we’re looking at 4 things wives do that tends to push their husbands away and what we should be...2023-12-1233 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife53 ~ Praying for Your Husband For Real Change in Your MarriageDoes prayer really change things? Can it truly make a difference in your marriage?   I know that some of you are worried about your marriages. Your frustrated with your husband and maybe even more frustrated with God because you pray and nothing seems to change. Making you wonder if the problems in your marriage can be fixed or if praying is even worth it.   Well, I can tell you, yes, praying is absolutely worth it! And today I’m sharing with you how to pray for your husband and what your expectations should be for real...2023-12-0539 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife52 ~ Dying to Self ~ What it Means and the Beauty & Security Fount In It.As believers, we hear the terms denying self or dying to self in our Christian circles. On the surface, it can seem that we are called to live a sacrificial life of minimal wants and desires. One that only consist of putting everyone and everything before ourselves.    Denying ourselves to follow God does require a sacrificial love and service for others, but it also includes a beauty and security that can only be found in Him. A comfort and peace in living out God’s will for ourselves and our marriages.    Join me as we chat a...2023-11-2828 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife51 ~ Thankfulness & Peace in the Midst of the StormIt's the season to be thankful, grateful, and blessed. But what if things aren't going so well for you right now? If times are tough and you're struggling to just get through the day?    We are called to give thanks in everything, but sometimes, in the midst of chaos and difficulties, it can be hard to muster up any kind of thankfulness. And if we do, it’s fleeting at best.   So then how do we follow God’s Word in this and have a true heart of thankfulness when our lives seem to be falling...2023-11-2127 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife50 ~ Self-Love ~ What it Means, What the Bible Says About Self-Love and How It Affects Your Marriage ~ Part 2The term “Self-love” is very popular in our society today. As we looked at last week, the real meaning of it is not what the world has sugarcoated it to be. And the false teachings are really nothing more than scripture taken out of context to make the Bible say what they want to believe.   As we continue our chat today about self-love, we’re going to take a look at the dangers of it, how practicing self-love affects our marriages, and the kind of love that we should have for one another.   Let’s get starte...2023-11-1431 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife49 ~ Self-Love ~ What it Means, What the Bible Says About Self-Love & How it Affects Your Marriage ~ Part 1The term “Self-love” is very popular in our society today. And why wouldn’t it be. On the surface, it seems good to make sure that people love and take care of themselves.   However, there are some seriously false teachings out there on what the Bible says about self-love. Teachings that will cause division and problems in your marriage.   Today, I’m sharing with you the truth on the subject. What God’s Word really says about self-love, the dangers that follow, and how it can have a negative affect on your marriage.    There's a lot...2023-11-0726 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife48 ~ The Holy Spirit ~ Help to Become the Godly Woman You Want To BeThe struggle is real because the flesh is weak. We set our minds to be more submissive and show respect to our husbands. To be patient, loving, and kind to others.    However, we are often frustrated by our weaknesses and failure to change. We lose hope because, no matter how hard we try, we continue to struggle to become the godly woman we want to be.   But there is hope because we have the Holy Spirit to help us. One who  works in us to renew our minds to make us more like Christ. See how...2023-10-3135 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife47 ~ Purity Culture ~ What the Bible Says About Intimacy in MarriageThe “purity culture” is where the teachings of abstinence have been so strong, that some believers struggle to be intimate with their spouse.   Some have become believers after marriage and now worry about honoring God in this area. Wondering about His teachings for a biblical intimate marriage relationship.   Join me for a close look at what the Bible says about intimacy in marriage? To bring healing and give a clear view of God’s design for this special relationship. Let’s get started.   Scripture References Ephesians 5:3-4 Romans 3:23 1 John 1:92023-10-2425 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife46 ~ A Chat About Love Languages ~ How Your Husband Shows He Loves YouI hear women all the time who are frustrated and hurt because their husband doesn't love them the way they want to be loved. They know what their love language is and no matter how hard they try, they just can’t seem to get their husbands to understand and to love them in this way.   Well ladies, I’ve been there. Right where you are with the same hurt and frustration. I’m here today to give you a new perspective on love languages and how your husband shows that he loves you.   Let’s get star...2023-10-1721 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife45 ~ Trust in a Marriage ~ How to Build Trust, the Dangers of Accusations, & Rebuilding Trust When It’s Been BrokenTrust is vital in a marriage relationship. It is something that we have to work at, always protect, and rebuild if lost.   Many find trusting their spouse to be very difficult either due to how they have been treated in the past or because the bond of trust has been broken in the marriage.   In today’s episode we’re taking a look at how as wives, we can help to build trust in our marriages, the dangers of the accusations of mistrust and how to avoid them, as well as how to rebuild trust once i...2023-10-1033 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife44 ~ How God Uses Adversity to Bring About ChangeIf our God abounds in love and grace, then why is life such a struggle at times? Why do we have problems in our marriages, with our finances, or with illness in our family?   Why can’t being a believer in a mighty sovereign God mean that our life is easy and peaceful. What is the purpose and how do we navigate these adversities?   We’re going to take a look at all of this today in an effort to understand why God not only allows, but sometimes plans, the difficulties and challenges in our lives...2023-10-0320 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife43 - What Does the Bible Say About Divorce?Divorce has become a common occurrence in our society, with an estimated 45% of marriages ending in divorce. Even among believers, marriages not only end due to infidelity, but because of financial struggles, lack of commitment and unmet expectations.   But what does the Bible say about divorce? Does God really lead some people to leave their spouse? We’re looking at God’s view of marriage and divorce today, as well as what can help us keep the commitment we’ve made to our husbands. Let’s get started   Scripture References Malachi 2:16 Matthew 19...2023-09-2629 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife42 ~ Does Becoming a Submissive Wife Mean Losing My Identity?Because of the way our world is today with being careful to look out for ourselves and the desire to be independent. Some women can be afraid to follow God’s calling of becoming a submissive wife. They feel it means they are less worthy, will lose their identity, or merely live in their husband's shadow.   Today we’re ending those fears as we take a look at how following our God-given roles and responsibilities, is not only a part of who we are in Christ, but gives us direction and purpose.   Let’s get started ...2023-09-1928 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife41 ~ The Real Enemy in the Battle for Your Marriage & How to Fight Back ~ Part 4The enemy is real, he walks around seeking whom he may devour, and he is after our marriages.   In the previous episodes, we’ve learned about Satan tactics and God's armor to protect us against the attacks. We’ve also talked about why the enemy is after our marriages and wants them to fail.   Today, we’re looking at the one weapon God has given us to fight back with, a commandment, and a warning, to help us in our battle. Join me as we finish up our series today.    Let’s get started ...2023-09-1221 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife40 ~ The Real Enemy in the Battle for Your Marriage & How to Fight Back ~ Part 3There's an unseen enemy, fighting to make your marriage fail. In parts 1 & 2, we talked about the tactics Satan uses. How he is subtle, cunning and relentless. Trying to make us miserable or end our marriages.   When we know this and how to use God’s armor against it, it changes everything!    Today, we continue our journey into a rather in depth look at the armor of God, to fight the spiritual battles in our lives and our marriages! Grab a pen and paper to take some notes and let’s get started.   Scripture References Ephesi...2023-09-0535 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife39 ~ The Real Enemy in the Battle for Your Marriage & How to Fight Back ~ Part 2We've talked about the fact that the enemy is real, that he has certain tactics that he uses because he wants our marriages to fail. Hoping that we will be miserable in them or that they will end in ruin.   Once we learn about these tactics and how to use the armor God has given us, we will see the enemy’s attacks for what they are and we’ll know how to fight back. This changes everything.    In today’s episode, we begin our journey into a rather in depth look at the armor God has p...2023-08-2932 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife38 ~ The Real Enemy in the Battle for Your Marriage & How to Fight Back ~ Part 1Ladies, the enemy is real, the battle is real, and the fight is for your marriage! We don’t see him, but he is there. Poking and prodding to cause doubts about God and friction in our marriages. When I finally learned about satan and his tactics, it changed everything.   God warns us of the enemy and provides for us His full armor to fight the spiritual battles in our lives. And ladies, we need it! We need to know who this enemy is, what his tactics are, what our armor looks like and how to use it...2023-08-2224 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife37~ Forgiveness of Sin & How to Be Free From the Guilt of Your PastWe all have things that we've done or said in our past, that we are not particularly proud of. Even though we've asked the Lord for forgiveness, they still seem to crop up in our minds, causing us to doubt our faith, if we're truly forgiven and who we are in Christ.   We walk around with feelings of guilt from our past that affect our thoughts and emotions and puts a strain on our relationships with our husband, kids, family, and friends. We know in our hearts that the Lord has forgiven us, but our mind can’t s...2023-08-1530 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife36 ~ Why Your Husband May Not Show the Love You Desire & How to Change ItWe all come into a marriage with preconceived notions as to what it will be like. What our daily lives will be like, how our husbands love us, etc.   However somewhere along the line, we realize that our expectations are not being met. Our husband doesn't show the love we desire and we wonder why and how to change it.   Today we’re chatting about where our expectations come from. What God's expectations are for husbands and wives, and how this can lead your husband to show the love you desire.   Let’s get sta...2023-08-0835 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife35 ~ Why the First Years of Marriage Can Be So Hard & How to Make Them EasierMany couples who have been married a while ask, why does marriage have to be so hard? Why does it feel like such work and is it worth it?    Marriage can be difficult, as you take two people, from different backgrounds and throw them together into one house, 24/7 to essentially duke out their differences. It’s no wonder that some find their marriage to be a struggle in the beginning.   Some marriages seem to get stuck here and the struggles go on for years. Leading to either a miserable marriage or divorce.   Today I’m sh...2023-08-0133 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife34 ~ First Steps to a Christian Marriage and Becoming a Submissive WifeMany of us have dreamed of the perfect marriage and being the perfect wife. But if you’re like me, it wasn’t long before you realized that you had no clue how to make that happen or where to even start.   In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned the first steps are to the Christian marriage we've dreamed of and becoming the submissive wife we want to be.   No matter where you are in your marriage, these first steps are vital and needed throughout your married life. Let’...2023-07-2531 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife33 ~ The Bible on How to Pray For a Deeper More Effective Prayer LifeAs a new believer, prayer can be a bit intimidating. As a mature believer, we can easily fall into the habit of coming to God with a laundry list of needs and wants, forgetting the other aspects of what our prayers should include. Or our mind wonders and we find ourselves apologizing to God for not staying focused. So how then? How do we come to the Lord in prayer, what should our prayers include and how do we stay focused while praying? Join me as we take a look at the Bible on how to pray.2023-07-1832 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife32 ~ What Love Is in the Bible ~ How to Love My Husband in a Christian MarriageWe all have our own ideas and expectations of what love is? What we want it to look like in our lives. But what does the Bible say about love? If we want to have the Christ centered, loving marriage that we desire, then we must learn what God says love is and what it isn’t.  Today we’re taking a look at the love chapter in Scripture and learning how to love our husbands God’s way. Let’s get started.   Scripture References 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Roma...2023-07-1138 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife31 ~ Marriage Advice ~ How to Affair Proof Your MarriageMarital Affairs ~ We hear about them all the time. They are often the hot topic about celebrities or those we see in the media. There are some instances that we could see it coming from a mile away. But others from solid marriages or godly people that also seem to fall prey to them. How does this happen? And more importantly, how do we keep this from happening in our own marriages. I invite you to pull up a chair next to mine as I share a little marriage advice on how to affair proof...2023-06-2731 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife30 ~ Are We To ”Do What Makes You Happy” in Our Marriages?When people are having troubles in their marriage or trying to decide what to do in their life. If they should move forward in a certain direction or not. Some will give the advice that God just wants you to be happy, so do what makes you happy. But is that really the case? Are our decisions to be made based on what makes us happy? Is this God’s priority for our marriages?  Join me for a chat about being happy and what God really wants for you and your marriage. Let’s get start...2023-06-2025 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife29 ~ How to Forgive and Stop Bitterness from Growing in Your HeartForgiving someone can be so hard. There are times that the hurt is so deep that we're not sure we are able to forgive, times when we are simply unwilling to do so, or we’re just not sure how to get past the hurt and the anger so we can forgive someone. As believers, Jesus is our example as to what forgiveness looks like in our lives. So we’re going to take a look at how Jesus forgave us, how He helped me forgive someone close to me, and how we are to forgive others. 2023-06-1333 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife28 ~ Bitterness ~ Where it Comes From and How it Affects Your Marriage & Family We’ve all seen her and maybe we've had to deal with her at some point. Who is she? She's that cranky woman who seems to be unhappy with life and angry at the world.   No one wants to be like this. So where did her bitterness come from and how did it grow? More importantly, how do we make sure that we don't let bitterness grow in our hearts and end up the same way?   In this episode we’re chatting about 2 main causes of bitterness, what makes it grow, and how to stop it from taking over in our li...2023-06-0623 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife27 ~ God’s Power in My Life from Psalm 97Hi Ladies, Recently I read Psalm 97 and it reminded me of just how powerful our God is. Of His sovereignty over literally everything in my life, that He reigns on the throne, and His promises of joy for those who call Him Lord. This was encouraging to me because with the everyday busyness of our lives, working, homeschooling our kids, carting them to and fro all day, and tending to the needs of our husbands and our households, we can easily lose sight of this So I invite you to come sit with...2023-05-3020 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife26 ~ Three Miracles of Jesus & What We Learn From ThemJesus performed miracles while He was here on earth. He healed people from all sorts of diseases, cast out demons, made the blind to see, the lamb to walk, and even raised some of people from the dead. Besides God’s mighty power to merely speak or touch someone and they are healed, or that He has compassion for His children, what do we learn from the miracle accounts listed in Scripture? How can they help us in our lives today? Join me as we look at 3 miracles of Jesus and see what they teach us...2023-05-2330 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife25 ~ Bloom Where You’re Planted as a Godly Wife and MomHi Ladies, Recently I spoke at a women's brunch about how blooming where we're planted is to mature in the achievement of our God given potential. The ladies there really seemed to resonate with the message and be inspired by it, so I wanted to share it with all of you as well.   However I have tweaked it just a bit as it relates to us as godly wives and moms. Because as you bloom, you have the unique privilege to help your husband and your little ones bloom in their God given potential as well. Hope you enjoy it. 🌷  2023-05-1636 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife24 ~ What the Bible Says About Money as a Christian Couple ~ Part 3If God tells us to trust Him with our finances. That when we follow His biblical principles and seek Him first He will provide for our needs. Then what is our responsibility in providing for our families and where does that responsibility end and faith begin? Also, we have learned a lot about what God says about money in the first two episodes of this series. So what does all this look like in our christian marriages? How should following God's way in handling our finances affect our relationship with our husband? We're going to...2023-05-1029 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife23 ~ What is Tithing in the Bible ~ What the Bible Says About Money as a Christian Couple ~ Part 2As we continue in our series on “What the Bible Says About Money as a Christian Couple”, we’re going to take a look at what tithing is in the Bible. Where did it originate, what is the purpose of it, are we still required to do it today and if so, how much are we expected to give? We’re going to look at all of this, so settle in, get ready to take some notes, and let’s get started.   Scripture References Deuteronomy 14:22 Exodus 34:26a Genesis 14:17-20 Genes...2023-05-0237 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife22 ~ What the Bible Says About Money as a Christian Couple ~ Part 1The decisions we make regarding our finances affect our everyday lives. What kind of job we have, what we choose to spend our money on, using credit cards and planning for our family’s future. All of this has an impact on how we will live our lives. Society would tell us that it is all up to you to live the life you want so go to school, get a good job, and work hard to make as much money as possible so you can live the good life. But what does the Bible sa...2023-04-2529 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife21 ~ Marriage Advice ~ 5 Biblical Principles for a Christian MarriageBy the grace of God, we just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary! 🥰As with any marriage, there have been good times and not so good times. Some have asked, how did you do it? What's your marriage advice to have a loving, happy, marriage? So today, I’m sharing 5 biblical principles to a Christian marriage that stands the test of time. Let's get started!   Scripture References Genesis 2:21-24 Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Romans 8:5-8 1 Peter 3:1 Psalms 139:23-24 2 Corinthians 10:12 Romans 12:10   Rate, Review...2023-04-1823 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife20 ~ How to Change Your Life and Have Hope for TodayIt's not enough to just say that this is what we should do or what our lives as believers should look like. But how do we get there. What steps do we take to live this out and in the future, be able to look back and see how God has changed us? Today I’m going to share with you some practical ways to change your life, to have joy and hope for today, and how to share that joy with others. Let's get started!   Scripture References Colossians 3:1-2 Colossians 3:5-10...2023-04-1132 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife19 ~ The True Meaning of Easter that Brings You New Life. Are You Living It?As with most holidays, we are bombarded with the worldly view of Easter. Everywhere you look there are Easter baskets, chocolate bunnies, candy, and colored eggs. Even as believers, we can get so weighed down by this that we lose sight of the real meaning of what we are celebrating and how this one event, so long ago, changed our lives forever. Come join me as we chat about the true meaning of Easter and how our lives should be transformed by it.   Scripture References 2 Corinthians 5:21 Colossians 2:13-14 Romans 6:1...2023-04-0418 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife18 ~ A Leap of Faith. It Was a Bit Scary, But We Did It!Hey there, I’ve got big news for you today ladies! My husband and I have taken a leap of faith and made a major change in our life. It’s exciting and a bit scary. We don’t know exactly what the future will hold but as the saying goes, we know who holds our future. Come pull up a chair next to mine as I tell you all about it.   Scripture References Matthew 6:19-21 1 Timothy 6:17 Genesis 12:1-4   Rate, Review & Follow o...2023-03-2823 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife17 ~ A Submissive Wife ~ What it Means and How To Be OneWhat does it really mean to be a submissive wife? Is it to be a doormat? That you can't have your own opinion or that your life consist of being some kind of slave to your husband? Does being a submissive wife mean that you have relinquished to the fact that you are inferior in some way? Today we're going to take a look at one of the most commonly misunderstood commandments in the Bible. What it truly means to be a submissive wife, why we fight it and how we live this commandment out in our...2023-03-2138 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife16 ~ 4 Parenting Tips on How to Stop Arguing as a Christian MomHey Mamas, Are you tired of arguing with your kids about cleaning their room, getting their homework done, or doing household chores? As parents, we know that as soon as the words leave our mouths, the battle will begin. The yelling will start and it’s here we go again. Been there, done that, too many times! But what if I told you, it doesn’t have to be that way? That I have 4 parenting tips for you today on how to stop the arguing, stop the battle before it starts, and bring a little more p...2023-03-1424 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife15 ~ God’s Love For You as Your Abba FatherAs women, we often view our Heavenly Father through the lens of our own father. If our earthly father was unkind, if he didn't provide for us, didn't love us unconditionally, or keep his promises. Then we tend to view God in the same way. This causes us to have doubts and fear about God and hinders our relationship with Him. So today, we’re going to take a look at our Abba Father and what His love for you really looks like. ♥️   Scripture References Romans 8:14-15 Ephesians 3:17-19 1...2023-03-0919 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife14 ~ When Praying for Patience is Really More About How to be ContentHave you ever heard someone say, don’t pray for patience or ill never pray for patience again because the lesson is too difficult? We live in a society where we want it our way and we want it now! We want life to be comfortable, easy and to go the way we planned it. When this doesn’t happen, and we don’t see any changes in the situation, we begin to pray for patience to deal as we impatiently wait on God to work in our lives or for those we are praying for. But...2023-03-0624 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife13 ~ How to Save Your Marriage When You Feel Like You Are Falling Out of Love with Your HusbandHey girls, Are you feeling a bit distant from your husband and that the love you had for him isn't quite the same as it was when you were first married? Is the love in your marriage not all that you expected it to be? As the song goes, have you lost that loving feeling? In this episode, we're going to chat about why this happens, how love is a choice, and how to save your marriage by choosing to love your husband everyday. Let's get started ♥️   Scripture References J...2023-02-2820 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife12 ~ Inspiring Scriptures for When You’re Doubting God Will Provide All You NeedHey girls Are you struggling with life right now. Are there circumstances beyond your control and your wondering how you’re going to make it through? Do you want to take a leap of faith but you're doubting if God really will provide? In this Titus 2 Moment, we’re going to take a look at some of the amazing promises your Heavenly Father has for you and how He is faithful to provide all your needs. I pray this encourages you today to seek His face and trust in Him. Nanci 🌷  ...2023-02-2418 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife11 ~ Bible Verses for Parenting Without Fear You’re Doing it WrongHey moms, I know that one of the fears of parenthood is am I doing it right? Am I teaching my kids the right things to be godly well-rounded human beings?  To have a successful marriage and family life when they’re older. Am I teaching them what they need to know to be able to make good choices for themselves when I’m not around? These kinds of thoughts weigh heavy on our hearts as moms.  But it doesn't have to be this way. Today, we’re going to take away that fear! Be...2023-02-2118 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife10 ~ God’s Love For You ♥️ The Ultimate GiftHappy Valentine's Day♥️ Since we are celebrating the gift of love today, God put it on my heart to share with you His Ultimate Gift of Love for You. For believers, my prayer is that you will be encouraged today by being reminded of the Father's precious gift that He has given you. If you haven’t received this gift yet, I pray that you would open your heart to receive it today. That you would pay close attention and listen up, because God has brought you here for a reason. He wants you to...2023-02-1422 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife9 ~ How to Let Go of Fear by Focusing on God’s Truth for Today as a Christian Wife & MomIn today’s world, it’s easy to get weighed down by what we see happening. War, the economy, politics and the attack on marriages and family life. Even inside the home, some are facing illnesses, financial struggles, challenges in relationships, and huge uncertainties about the future. We can easily become overwhelmed and fearful by focusing on all the negative that we see around us. Today we’re going to chat about how to let go of that fear by putting our focus on God's truth for today. Get ready to be encouraged and inspired  2023-02-0918 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife8 ~ The #1 Thing Your Husband Wants From You That Can Make or Break Your MarriageHi Ladies, What is it? What is that one thing that every, and I mean every husband wants from his wife more than anything else. And no, it has nothing to do with intimacy. But it is a key element to your marriage that permeates your everyday life. It is truly something that can make it or break it. Today, I’m going to share with you what that one thing is and how it can change your marriage forever! I pray this blesses and encourages you, Nanci 🌷   Scripture Refere...2023-02-0629 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife7 ~ How to Choose a Bible that is Just Right For You!Hey girls, One of the blessings of living in America is the fact that we have a wide variety of Bibles to available to us, to the point where choosing one can be a bit overwhelming. You have the King James version, New King James, the ESV,  NIV, NASB, just to name a few. On top of that, you have study Bibles, life application Bibles, there are journaling Bibles out there and even Bibles that you can doodle in.  In this Titus 2 moment, I’m going to share with you what the differences are...2023-02-0222 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife6 ~ The One Thing You MUST Stop Doing to Help Your MarriageHey Girls, Most of us know that as women we are fixers or problem solvers, it's what we do for our husbands and families all day, everyday. We are also generally a little more emotionally invested in our marriages than our husbands may be. We want to improve them and make them better. To create a lasting, loving relationship that will stand strong no matter what life throws at it. But there is one area that is best left up to God! And we need to take our hands off of it. 2023-01-3029 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife5 ~ 10 Tips How to Spend Time with the Lord as a Busy Wife and MomHey Girls, It's a new year! Do you have a goal to spend more time with the Lord or in prayer this year? Have you tried this in the past only to have life get in the way, your time with the Lord get pushed aside to the point that you just gave up on it? Today, we're going to change all that! I have 10 fabulous tips for you to spend quality time with your Heavenly Father and be successful at it. Are you ready? Let's get started!❤️   Scripture Refer...2023-01-2430 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife4 ~ Promises of God’s Faithfulness to Help You Through the Hard TimesHi Girls, When we go through difficulties or even in our everyday struggles, we can wonder, where is God. Does He see what is happening in my life, does He even care? Will He really be faithful to give me wisdom, comfort or guidance? Yes, ladies, He is! Today, we’re going to take a look at some of God's promises to you. Promises of His faithfulness to be with you, guide you and of His precious love for you.  Get ready to be encouraged and inspired!   Scripture References 2023-01-1917 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife3 ~ Where to Find Wisdom that Works for Today’s ChallengesHey girls, With all the information out there today on google, social media, what is being taught through self help books and even from the pulpit, it can be difficult to know what the truth is. What really works to solve our problems and who has the answers to help us with the challenges we face.  In today’s episode I’m going to share with you where you can find absolute truth and wisdom to guide you through all the struggles and trials that come our way in this crazy adventure called life. I p...2023-01-1416 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife2 ~ Titus 2 Moment ~ Be Encouraged and Inspired by Two Examples of Extraordinary FaithHey girls, Welcome to a Titus 2 Moment of the Faith Lived Out podcast. Today we’re going to take a look at two people from Scripture who are examples of what it means to put our money where our mouth is and live out our faith. Get ready to be encouraged and inspired!   Scriptures References Hebrews 11:1 Joshua 2:8-14 Numbers 14:6-9, 11 2 Corinthians 5:7 Romans 8:24   Speaker for your Next Women's Event Are you in the Dallas area and looking for a fresh new spea...2023-01-1413 minFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian WifeFaith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom and Encouragement for the Christian Wife1~ My Story and What God has Called Me to Share with YouHey girls, Welcome to the Faith Lived Out podcast.  In today’s episode we’re going to look at what this podcast is all about and take a peak at what God has called me to share with you as a wife and mom who has a heart for the Lord. Over the years, through various trials and circumstances, God has taught me how He guides and directs us with His word. How to seek His will and plan for my life and for my family as well as what it means to be a godly...2023-01-1420 min