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Her Portion“Bible Study Tips”: Q-Tips from QuortneyJoin Quortney for this weeks episode loaded with all of her favorite Bible study tips and tricks. Her Q-Tips have helped women all over the United States learn how to dig deeper into God’s Word and “study to shew thyself approved”! Not growing up in a Christian home has made Quortney realize there are women all over that struggle with this, just like she did. Not knowing where to start with your Bible isn’t a rarity. If you struggle, you’re not alone. Listen in as she gives you some encouragement and very practical tips to help you make t...2025-03-1212 minHer Portion“Burnout”: This one’s for you, mama!Mama, have you ever been on the brink of an explosion? 💥 Have you ever thought, if someone says my name one more time… or if I have to plan another meal, I’d rather starve... Well, you’re not alone. Tons of mamas responded in Quortney’s question box on Instagram to let her know that different aspects of motherhood lead them to burnout! Join Quortney as she gives you some practical advice for those days you are teetering on the edge. Support the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2024-09-1114 minHer Portion“Motherhood”: Settle your heartEpisode 166Motherhood: Settle your heart.With Quortney J from @running_redeemed Do you ever get bogged down in the seemingly monotonous chores that come along with the best job in the world? Motherhood isn’t easy. In fact, it’s down right hard some days. But guess what? Mommin’ is My MinistryIt’s one of the most important jobs God has given us.Join Quortney as she encourages you to settle your heart and change your perspective! Support the showConnect...2024-05-0809 minHer Portion“How I Met My Spouse”: Quortney’s StoryJoin Quortney as she opens a window into her past telling how she met her husband, Brian, and how God has changed their story over the last 16 years. She also shares a little marriage advice at the end. So make sure you stick around for that! ;)Support the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2024-02-1409 minHer PortionDoubt: When you doubt your salvation.When you have doubts, what exactly are you doubting? Is it your feeling or your memory or is it God? Listen as Quortney shares, from the Bible, how you can know you’re saved. Connect with the ladies of Her Portion! QuortneyCrystalHannahJackieSupport the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2023-10-0510 minHer Portion“Walk Worthy”: It starts in your heart!Join Quortney from Running Redeemed as she shares one way that Christian’s are to walk worthy or appropriately. As Christian women, we like to ignore this section of our lives and brush it off as irrelevant. But, that’s not biblical. If it matters to God, it should matter to us! Connect with the ladies of Her Portion!QuortneyCrystalHannahJackieSupport the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2023-07-1907 minHer Portion“Personal Devotions”: What’s your attitude towards God’s Word?Our attitude matters! Join Quortney as she encourages you to check your attitude and the way you think about daily devotions. If you’ve gotten out of the habit of studying your Bible everyday, maybe it’s your mind! What are you feasting on? Where is your delight?Connect with the ladies of Her Portion:QuortneyCrystalHannahJackieSupport the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2023-06-2814 minHer Portion“Personal Devotions”: Is It Truly Personal?In this episode Hannah talks about how easy it is to compare our personal devotion time with the Lord to others.In doing so it hinders our special walk with the Lord that He wants. In this episode you’ll learn exactly what it means to have a very “personal” devotion time that is special to you and Him. We hope it encourages you this week in your walk with Him.To connect with the ladies of Her Portion you can do so on Instagram:Hannah- @hannahlubutlerJackie- @jackiema...2023-06-2110 minHer Portion"Personal Devotions": Seeking to Know GodIn this episode, Crystal shares her testimony about starting a daily walk with the LORD and how it changed her life. Of course, when we read what God has to say about His Word in Psalm 19:7-14, it should be no surprise to us that when we show up consistently with a heart to seek Him, our lives will be changed! Crystal closes the episode with some practical ideas and tips you may want to add into your own quiet time with the LORD. Connect with the ladies of Her Portion Podcast:Hannah...2023-06-1414 minHer Portion"Motherhood": Step Back and SurrenderParenting young adults can be challenging. In this episode, Crystal describes this season as a time to "Step Back and Surrender." It can be difficult to take a step back and encourage our children to follow the LORD's leading in their lives and make decisions for themselves. She challenges us not to be like Rebekah, who said, "Obey my voice," but instead say, "Seek the LORD and obey His voice."Connect with the ladies of Her Portion Podcast:Hannah @HannahLuButlerQuortney @Running_RedeemedJackie @JackieMarieCarr__Crystal @AuthorCrystalRatcliffSupport...2023-05-2421 minHer Portion“Motherhood”: Modeling Biblical WomanhoodMamas, the world is evil. We know that! Are you redeeming the time and being proactive in your home. Are you using the influence God has given you to model biblical womanhood in your home? Our children get enough of the world when they are outside of our homes! What are you teaching them by example? Join Quortney as she admonishes us to use our time wisely and carefully! Support the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2023-05-1708 minHer Portion"Salvation Testimonies": Conviction or Doubt?Crystal continues the theme of "Salvation Testimonies" by sharing her story this week. She struggled for many years to admit her need for salvation before finally surrendering to the conviction of the Holy Spirit and accepting Christ as Savior. She also spends some time discussing common reasons people doubt their salvation and gives a few thoughts of encouragement. There is no greater peace than knowing where you will spend eternity. If you have not accepted Christ as your Savior, may you call upon Him today!Romans 10:9-10, 13 (KJV)9 That if...2023-04-2612 minHer Portion“Salvation Testimonies”: Quortney JJoin Quortney as she shares how the Lord changed her eternal destination in 2005 and her life on earth in 2011. Are you struggling with assurance of your salvation? Give this episode a listen!1 John 5:13 KJVThese things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.Support the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2023-04-1918 minHer PortionBonus Episode: Communication Check-UpJoin Crystal for this month's bonus episode! She takes us on a journey through her recent "Communication Check-Up" and how the LORD is ready and willing to help us in this area of our lives. David prayed in Psalm 141:3 - 4, "Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties."Spurgeon had this to say about these verses, “David feels that with all his own w...2023-03-2917 minHer Portion"Seasons": The Sovereignty of GodOur earthly seasons are just one way that God reveals His supreme power over all of creation. Seasons come, and season go. And with each changing season, we can be reminded that God is sovereign. Join Crystal as she looks to Daniel for an example of praising the LORD for His sovereignty, as well as some elements of prayer that will be helpful when we are going through a difficult spiritual season. Connect with the ladies of Her Portion Podcast:Hannah @HannahLuButlerQuortney @Running_RedeemedJackie @JackieMarieCarr__Crystal @AuthorCrystalRatcliff...2023-03-0811 minHer PortionSeasons: a season, a time, & a purposeJoin Quortney from as she introduces our topic for March and opens up this famous passage of Scripture. No matter what season of life you’re in right now, God is there with you. Seasons come and go, but our God remains the same!Connect with the ladies from Her Portion:Quortney CrystalHannahJackieSupport the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2023-03-0111 minHer Portion“Rest”: When you don’t get it.Join Quortney as she shows you, from the Bible, how Jesus reacted when He didn’t get the rest He had planned. Do you mirror His reaction? Or are you more like the disciples? Connect with the ladies of Her Portion:Quortney CrystalHannahJackieSupport the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2023-02-1512 minHer Portion"Rest": Jesus is our Rest!In the very beginning, God gave us an example of rest. He would later add to that example, declaring it the Sabbath Day. He instructed the nation of Israel to keep it holy, rest from work, and remember Who He was and all He had done for them. It was to be a sign, a perpetual covenant, between God and His people. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were required to keep the law. They continually gave offerings and sacrifices to make themselves acceptable to God. These had to be repeated over and over again. But the M...2023-02-0111 minHer Portion“Stewardship”: Of TrialsCan you even steward a trial? How can you possibly steward something you can’t control or didn’t ask for?In this episode Hannah shares what she has learned from the Scriptures about stewarding the trials that God has allowed in our lives.If you are in the midst of a trial this will encourage you. If you are not this will encourage you and prepare you.If you would like to connect with any of the ladies on Her Portion you can find them on Instagram:Hannah- @hannhlubutlerQ...2023-01-2512 minHer Portion"Stewardship": Redeeming the TimeWhat a great time of year to talk about stewardship! There is no doubt that many of us are considering–and have even set goals–to improve in certain areas of our lives. Most of the time when we think of stewardship, we think of finances. And we do need to be a good steward of the money that God has entrusted to us. But we also need to be a good steward over other areas of our life. Our homes, our health, our ministries. Join Crystal as she considers what it means to be a...2023-01-1110 minHer Portion“Stewardship”: Of your bodyWomen all around the world can be heard shouting the all too familiar phrase “It’s my body. I’ll do what I want.” When in fact, the Bible teaches the opposite. Join Quortney from @running_redeemed as she shows you, from the Bible, what God has to say about our bodies.Connect with the ladies of Her Portion:Quortney CrystalHannah JackieSupport the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2023-01-0410 minHer Portion"Peace": Lessons From MaryThe world is desparately seeking peace, and often, even Christians struggle with feeling unsettled, anxious, and discouraged by their circumstances. We know that true peace can only come through our relationship with the LORD, but what does it take to experience His peace in the midst of our every day lives? In this episode, join Crystal as she shares some practical lessons we can learn from Mary about peace!Connect with the ladies of Her Portion Podcast:Hannah @HannahLuButlerQuortney @Running_RedeemedJackie @JackieMarieCarr__Crystal @AuthorCrystalRatcliff2022-12-2817 minHer Portion“Peace”: On EarthEpisode 94: Peace on EarthIf you’re looking for peace in worldly treasures, if you’re looking for peace in worldly ideals, if you’re looking for peace in anything this world has to offer: you’re looking in the wrong place. Join Quortney, as she shares from the Bible, where our peace comes from. Or… who it comes from. Connect with the ladies from Her Portion:QuortneyCrystalHannahJackieSupport the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2022-12-2109 minHer PortionBonus Episode: Christmas- The Person & The PurposeDo you know what we are celebrating when we celebrate CHRISTmas? I’ve been to some pretty elaborate birthday parties through the years. (I might even be guilty of throwing 1 or 2.)How do you celebrate the birth of the most important baby ever born? Is that what you’re celebrating at Christmas time? Or is it the food and presents for you? The greatest gift ever given was given to you, friend! Do you know what it is?Join me, Quortney J, for a special bonus episode on the The Pers...2022-11-3013 minHer PortionContentment: Being thankful for what you do have!Join Quortney as she teaches you how to practice contentment and shows you from the life of one of her favorite Bible characters, what a blessing contentment can be! Support the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2022-11-2314 minHer Portion"Contentment": Dangers of DiscontentmentJoin Crystal as she considers how discontent the nation of Israel was during their journey to the Promised Land. The result of that discontentment is seen in all of the murmuring and complaining! Our first thought may be to judge the Israelites harshly for their constant complaints, but we all have work to do in this area. In this episode, we'll spend some time learning from the murmuring and complaining and discuss some practical ways we can learn to be content. Connect with the ladies of Her Portion Podcast:Hannah @HannahLuButlerQuortney @R...2022-11-0913 minHer Portion"Our Adornment": HumilityIn speaking of I Timothy 2:9-15, Warren W. Wiersbe said this, “The contrast here is between the artificial glamour of the world and the true beauty of a godly life.” Part of that godly life in the Christian woman is to display a meek and quiet spirit in every area of life. It's a humility that will be seen in what we wear, how we behave, and especially in how we embrace our God-given role in our homes and churches. Join Crystal as she discusses adorning ourselves with the spirit of humility and finding true joy, f...2022-10-1911 minHer Portion“Our Adornment”: Our heart and hull.Join Quortney as she shares, from the Bible, the 1-2 punch of our adornment. Connect with the ladies of Her Portion:QuortneyHannahCrystalJackieSupport the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2022-10-0509 minHer Portion"Titus 2 Woman": Be TeachableThe Titus 2 Woman. When we hear that title, our minds may immediately go to the aged women teaching the younger women or even perhaps the list of things the aged women are supposed to teach the younger woman. Truly, the chapter is filled with qualities that should characterize all Christian women striving to live for the Lord. We may be an aged woman. Or we may be a younger woman. But spiritually speaking, we are probably both. We all need to be teachable and also willing to teach with an attitude of love and humility. J...2022-09-2116 minHer Portion“Titus 2 Woman”: Keepers at HomeJoin Hannah in this episode as she shares her study on “keepers at home” found in Titus 2:5.Today it is looked at as oppressive to be a keeper at home or a “homemaker”. But God’s Word says the opposite. It is an honorable job and something not to take lightly at all. And yes, it does involve cleaning but don’t be deceived the homemakers job is so much more than that.And whether you have children or no children, are married or single, you have a space to keep.We ho...2022-09-1411 minHer Portion“Titus 2 Woman”: Why a Christian’s behavior is so important?Join Quortney J from @running_redeemed for this episode and learn from Titus chapter 2, why, the Bible says, it matters how Christians act! Although we live under grace, God still has standards for how we, as Christian women, ought to live. None of us are perfect, but we should strive to be as close as possible. Connect with the ladies of Her Portion!QuortneyHannahCrystalJackieSupport the showConnect with the ladies of Her Portion, HERE!2022-09-0709 minHer PortionBonus Episode: International Overdose Awareness DayIn this episode, Hannah shares her personal story of overdose in her family that led to her mothers death. Stick around to the end as she shares how you can make an impact and help this nation wide problem from a Biblical standpoint. You can make a difference even if you do not know anyone personally who has an addiction or has passed away from an overdose.If you enjoyed this episode and believe it could encourage someone you know, would you consider sharing it with them?Connect with the ladies of...2022-08-3012 minHer Portion“Rise up”: Above worldly standardsJoin Quortney as she encourages us as Christian women to rise up and declare the Word of God so that future generations know where to stand.We have to fight back, with God’s Word against the things that society is trying to deem normal!If it’s not normal or right, we should be know what God’s Word has to say about it and then declare it!We need to take back the definition of normal! Stop giving in and let the world define our terms and let God define...2022-08-2414 minHer Portion“Rise Up”: Don’t Quit, Keep Going!Have you ever been knocked down by someone else or even your own thoughts? Have you ever gone to God and asked for forgiveness, yet didn’t feel forgiven?Have you ever wondered why basic things in the Christian life like going to church, reading your Bible or even prayer were SO difficult? In this episode Hannah shares a short study from Proverbs that might help explain the answers to those questions. We are all tempted to quit. We have all felt like we couldn’t get back up after taking a ha...2022-08-1709 minHer Portion"Rise Up": Rise Up From DiscouragementJoin Crystal as she kicks off this month's theme, Rise Up, by discussing Elijah's battle with discouragement. Elijah had witnessed God's Provision and God's Power (I Kings 17-18), and still he was afraid when Jezebel threatened his life. He ran away, isolating himself from everyone else (I Kings 19). Warren Wiersbe said, "Solitude only feeds discouragement and helps grow into self-pity, which is even worse." That's exactly what happened to Elijah. In his solitude, he wanted to die, believing there was no one else serving the LORD and that he was all alone. However, God met h...2022-08-0316 minHer Portion"Freedom": Freedom Isn't Free"Freedom isn't Free" is a popular phrase we often hear which causes us to think about the sacrifices our military men and women, along with their families, have made and continue to make to ensure the freedom we enjoy. As we consider the costs of our freedom, it should cause us to be thankful. Join Crystal in this episode as she takes some time to consider the phrase "Freedom isn't Free" when talking about our freedom in Christ. We are freed from sin, obligation to our flesh, and condemnation. However, we are also free to serve! Considering t...2022-07-2011 minHer Portion“Freedom”: from sin not to sinPeople sometimes get confused when we talk about Christian liberty. Christians use it as an excuse to live however they want and the lost are confused by it. Join Quortney as she uses 1 Corinthians to show you exactly what the Bible teaches about our freedom in Christ. 1 Corinthians 6:12 KJVAll things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.You can find the ladies of Her Portion on IG!Her PortionQuortneyCr...2022-07-0612 minHer PortionBonus Episode - Worry vs. Peace: My Recent BattleIt's time for another bonus episode on the Her Portion Podcast!Join Crystal as she shares a personal testimony about her recent battle with worrisome thoughts and the steps she took to overcome them. It wasn't easy, immediate, or even lasting--those pesky worrisome thoughts like to come back over and over again! But God!Through a focus on prayer and right thinking, the Lord helped her get victory and experience His peace during an uncertain time. Prayer + Right Thinking = PEACEPhilippians 4:6-9 KJV2022-06-2912 min