The Woman Inspired Podcast

When I was younger, I could run a mean 60-yard dash. I was fast. I didn’t have endurance, though. If it was over a quarter of a mile, forget it. I would sit those races out. But in this life, especially in my spiritual life, I can’t simply sit it out. Those who sit it out grow stagnant and don’t fulfill their purpose. We’re told God has marked out a race for us. He has a path, an adventure, a journey for each of us. Sometimes the road is rough, but the dash is definitely worth it...

When "They know not what they do" doesn't apply!

Luke 23:24 says, “Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do.” But it was used by Jesus at a particular time, for a particular reason, and yet modern culture has stolen that scripture over time and applied it in ways it was never meant to be applied.

So, what do we do when this scripture doesn’t apply? How do we handle a situation when “they know not what they do”, is the furthest thing from the truth and yet the world wants us to use that s...

 2 Corinthians 9:6 says: "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."  But are you actually doing that? In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about the beauty of sowing generously, abundantly and with joy. Oh, what a difference in makes in our world to remember the truth of 2: Corinthians 9:6.

As we discuss this topic with bold truth, Biblical principles and a bit of humor, I pray you will take this message to heart and apply it. I pray that if your eyes aren’t opened and your soul i...

Have you ever heard anyone ask, “Where was God when I needed Him?” or maybe, “Why didn’t God show up when I asked Him to?” Sometimes we even accuse God of not helping us, all because He didn’t help us in the exact way we asked Him to. Been there, had that argument with myself, and that disappointment in God. But what I learned was that God didn’t disappoint me. He was there when I thought He wasn’t. Sometimes we have to get some distance from the pain, the problem, the situation in order to see clearly that...

Someone recently asked me, “What kind of a Christian are you?” Before I could ask exactly what that meant, he said, “You're kind, you're nice, and you seem caring, compassionate, and not judgmental. But is that real? Or are you faking it? I mean, like, are you a Christian in name only and act like a Christian is supposed to act in public when everyone is looking, then act the opposite behind someone's back?” 

The question saddens me, and yet I understood it. Looking around at the world today, filled with hypocrisy, complainers, not-so-joyful givers, and people who fill...

Have you ever baked a cake, made a casserole, or followed a recipe but left a step out or perhaps left out an ingredient?  How did that turn out for you? It happens. Been there, ruined that banana bread! 

Sometimes we run ahead, rush to get something made, and jump headlong into what we hope is the good stuff – the cake and frosting. But then the cake falls, and the frosting isn’t sweet enough. All because we left a few steps and an ingredient or two out.

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcas...

Tragedy, trauma, even unexpected blessings can cause a sudden shift in your well-thought-out plan. Most of us, at the very least, have an idea of what our today, tomorrow, and many tomorrows might look like. What happens when the unexpected forces us to take a detour?

The American Bible Society says, “The Bible provides comfort and clarity when the things we love feel like they’re slipping through our fingers. Inevitably, God will call us to let go of the past and follow his lead into new seasons of life, and that’s not an easy task.” Don’t we...

I sincerely think there should be a helmet law! Specifically, a helmet of salvation law. That would be great in my opinion, and yet I know that God gives us free will. We can armor ourselves up, or we can choose not to.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 encourages believers to put on "the hope of salvation as a helmet." This hope acts as a protective barrier, keeping our minds focused on God's promises and on the truth. Let’s face it between movies, social media, videos, podcasts, and even some sermons, we are assaulted with arrows of deception. We need to...

From the time I was little, at home and in school, I was taught to respect our country, be thankful for freedom, honor the flag, and proudly sing “God Bless the USA”. I still do that today. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about the importance of having internal freedom to follow the Lord’s call, and the responsibilities that come with that as well as the blessings and responsibilities that come from living in the USA.

I hope you’ll tune as we talk about Freedom and Free Will. 1 Peter 2:16 says, “Live as people...

Family fallout is defined as estrangement from family members. Some of it is justified, some of it is not. But we shouldn’t be surprised or shocked by it, even if we’re hurt by it. In today’s episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re talking about the cultural epidemic of family fallout; why it’s happening, when it was predicted, and what, if anything, you can do about it or if you should even attempt to do anything about it.  With Biblical insights, experience, truth, and a tad bit of humor, this episode will resonate with just about...

Did you know you were created to be a warrior?

Ladies, if you’ve ever questioned your strength, worth, or ability to take up your armor and battle, then please tune in to this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast. We’re discussing the truth that the Bible tells us we were created to be warriors. No matter if your battle is career related, family, relationships, financial, physical or mental health, or some other battle, you are not alone!

Whatever it is you battle right now – you are not the sole warrior – married or not, single o...

Are you just where God meant you to be? Unfortunately, many of us are so discontent with the season, the space, and the place we’re presently in, we stay distracted with thoughts of how to get out of where we are, instead of embracing where He’s put us.

“Bloom where you’re planted” is an often-used saying when it comes to purpose, contentment, and staying encouraged on this journey. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re talking about blooming, sustaining, growing, and all the crap it takes to make the ground fertile enough to do...

Have you ever been able to look at a time in your life and say, "Yep, that was God!" or does it come out more like, "Um, that was God?"

"God appointments" or "divine appointments" are those unexpected, divinely, Godly-orchestrated encounters, situations, experiences, and moments in life that happen for a higher purpose and a heavenly reason.

When life gets difficult, and the challenges seem TOO challenging, we tend to forget that God's way is always better. Isaiah 55:9 says: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your wa...

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast I'm talking about cleaning out the old files. You know what I mean? The old junk we let pile up in the back of our minds. The stuff that starts to decay and infect our thinking and our very lives. That's the season I'm in right now - understanding the necessity of processing things at the spiritual and emotional level so they don't start to pile up mentally. Realizing that cleaning out the old junk won't be comfortable, but it's a necessity.

With encouragement, a bit of humor, and...

“If you’re going to rob a convenience store, don’t forget the candy bar.” That’s the quirky title of the latest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast.

Matthew 26:41 reminds us to pray so that we don’t enter into temptation. In this episode, I share about an incident I once witnessed where a man decided to rob a convenience store, but a last-minute temptation became his downfall.

Filled with insight on the cautions of partaking in what is merely convenient, this quirky episode is a reminder that reaching for what is quick and easy doesn’t...

Wisdom is defined as the ability to discern, good sense, and accumulated philosophical learning. When I think of wisdom, I can’t help but turn to the Bible, as well as think of people whose wisdom I miss -   like my Dad, my grandma, and others. Some who are still here on this earth, and some are already in heaven.

As I was studying about wisdom this week, I remembered that when my grandma passed away at the age of 99, I wrote some things about her dealing with wisdom and knowledge. In this week’s episode of The Wo...

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re discussing black sheep. I recently read a quote I love. It says: “Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior, was the black sheep in his own family, his community, and the church. So don’t fret if you feel the same way, just work to be more like Jesus and see the world through the eyes of a black sheep who now sits in white, at the right hand of the Father. (unknown)

Today, we’re talking about black sheep, the dangers of accepting the world’s view on what on...

How do you feel about forgiveness? You want others to forgive you, I’m sure –  we all do, right? How are you doing on the whole forgiving others part? It’s a tough one, isn’t it? Learning to offer up Christ-like forgiveness is not easy but we wouldn’t be asked, and actually commanded to do it, if it weren’t possible. In this episode of the woman inspired podcast, we’re talking about what forgiveness actually is, and sharing practical, Biblical truths and tips on how to and how not to give Christ-like forgiveness.

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One of my absolute favorite quotes is from Joseph Ratzinger. He said, “I have a mustard seed and I'm not afraid to use it.”  As they say; if you know, you know…But if you don’t know, then hopefully by the end of this new episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, you will fully know why I love that quote so much!

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Thank God I am a reject!

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about rejection. Can it be a blessing? Absolutely. We don’t always see it that way, and in fact, it can hurt deeply. In this episode we’re talking about the pain of rejection and how it can sometimes be a blessing.

Henry David Thoreau said, “If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment.” And it’s true. Tune into this episode to find out how and why their rejection just might be God...

In days like today, we need to remember that those who want to know more about Jesus might ask questions we don’t readily have the answers to, but that doesn’t mean we should put them off or ignore them. It’s important that we do as 2 Timothy 4:2 says: “be prepared in season and out of season …with great patience and careful instruction.”  As a representative of the Body of Christ, it’s our job to point people to Jesus and set them on the right path. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about how to answer t...

Welcome to a new season of The Woman Inspired Podcast. You’ll now find my podcast on more platforms in audio form and in video form on YouTube.

In this new episode, we’re talking about how to answer the questions of those asking about who Jesus is, what the Body of Christ is, and all the other who, what and whys about Christianity. Most of all, we’re talking about “how to answer their questions even if you don’t have all the answers.” Because let’s face it, no one knows all the answers except God, and yet w...

What's in a name? Do you know what your name means? Was it given to you by your parents with purpose and meaning? Or was it given to you as a reminder of someone else dear to them, and in honor of another person? Most people are named after other family members, friends, movie characters, or famous people. Sometimes they are named after people in the Bible.

But what about God? How is God named? What IS His name? And what’s in a name? Is your name, my  name and the names of God that important? I’d...

In the latest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about stubbornness. That’s a subject most of us can relate to. But the question is, does your stubbornness serve you well or have you become a slave to it?

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When you are weary, needing rest and feel as if no one could possibly understand, take heart because there have been many who have come before you who understand. They made it. They were brave. They were bold. They embraced their faith. And you can too.

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re discussing more women in the Bible who had brave, bold faith.

“The heart of Christ is not only the heart of a man but has in it also the tenderness and gentleness of a woman. Jesus was not a man...

Choosing God in the face of fear

This episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast is about the midwives from the Old Testament who dared to deceive the Pharaoh in order to stop the killing of Israelite babies. (Exodus 1) Through their example we get a clear picture of what a holy fear and awe of God is and how much more powerful it is than the fear of a bigoted, cruel, King. Through these midwives, it’s clear that when God establishes our steps, a mindset of bravery is available to us. Without these midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, th...

What does a strong woman of God look like? Defined muscles? Able to wrangle 7 kids, a job, and yard work all at the same time? Sometimes we think so. If you believe the pictures and posts of some influencers on social media, you’d believe that all women of God are readily filtered, photo-shopped, and exaggerated. You’d come to believe that a strong Godly woman is someone whose hair is perfect, and never turns gray. You’d think she was a woman who defied stretch marks, miraculously can’t gain a pound, and who never misses an opportunity to serve...

“When you fully submit to the Lord, your entire life becomes an act of praise.” – Vanessa Lynn

Do you believe that? Do you believe that you can praise God through anything – before, during, and after the difficult times? I didn’t used to believe that but I know it to be true now.

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re talking about “Before, during, and after –  a time-line for praise.”

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In this episode of the woman inspired podcast, we’re talking about Ecclesiastes and what I call,  Recycled faith.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.” I couldn’t agree more. And in the newest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about what is seen and unseen, amazing, and outstanding about the creation around us and the One who is our Creator.

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One of my favorite quotes is, “I have a mustard seed, and I’m not afraid to use it,”…by John Ratzinger 

Until recently, I didn’t think much about the actual mustard seed, except for the fact that it’s an itty, bitty little seed. Sometimes my faith has definitely been that small, and truthfully, even smaller than that. What I’ve discovered over the years is that the more I use my faith, the more it grows. Mustard seeds are amazing little things, and it’s no accident that they’re referenced in the Bible more than once.

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, I'm answering questions, addressing comments, and laughing about criticism. Yes, it's that time of year when I address listener questions and comments. Thank you to everyone who asks questions, especially the Biblical and theological ones, but also the personal, philosophical, and the ridiculous. You are all appreciated. 

Did your question or comment make it in this episode? Tune in to find out. 

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What is “quiet time” to you?

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, I'm answering listener questions about quiet time. Are you familiar with it? What does it mean to you? Why is it so important? Tune in to this episode as I share all the details, the humor, the seriousness, and the challenges of finding time for “quiet time.”

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Are you taking captive what you need to take captive? As everyone is making resolutions and goals for 2025, perhaps most of us need to set a goal of taking our thoughts captive. The great thing about learning to truly take our thoughts captive is that along with the thoughts come the fears, feelings, anxieties, and worries. When you learn to wrangle those thoughts, you have a better chance of wrangling the fears, feelings, and worries that come with them.

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking all about “Taking it captive”.

For mo...

Feeling like you’re buried under boxes, packages and tags? Too many holiday treats on your counter and headed toward you tummy? The Christmas season can make us feel overwhelmed rather than comforted. It can make us feel full of cookies, pies, and pastries instead of filled with the love that comes with a celebration of the birth of Christ. But hold on – because there’s hope. You CAN get in the true holiday spirit by embracing Noel.

Noel, light of the world – what does it actually mean and why is it the very heart of Christmas? To find...

‘Tis the season of hopefulness and living in joyful expectation. What can you do if you feel you’ve lost your hope?

We're talking about hope in this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast. What is it? Why is it important? And how can you get it back if you think you’ve lost it?

Tune in to this episode for hope-filled wisdom, Biblical principles, humor, and inspiration.

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“We make a living by what we make; we make a life by what we give.” (Winston Churchill) Have you been making a life Jesus would be proud of? Have you given to “the least of these”? Perhaps you feel as if you have nothing to give. We’re all called to give and told in Matthew 25 just what Jesus expects of us, and in this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about how we treat “the least of these”, who they are, what the Bible says, and doing it all with a bit of laughter.

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For a long time I felt as if so much of the world had lost the ability to have compassion. I mean, look around and we constantly see jaded, evil-minded, self-centered people who don’t seem to have a care in the world except for caring for themselves, and gaining whatever amount of money, thing, or popularity could be had here on earth. But in the wake of hurricanes, tornadoes, people being hungry and cold, I’ve seen, and felt a renewed hope in mankind’s ability to tap into compassion. While I don’t know if it’s possible...

DL Moody said, “Where one man reads the Bible, a hundred read you and me. “ Reading this quote was like having cold water splashed in my face. What are people reading when they see me, speak to me, hear me talk? The reality that others can see, and know the Word of God through someone else, and come to know Him through seeing us live as a witness to Him and the truth of the Word of God, ignites in me a greater desire to read, and understand the Bible. If I’m to be a living testimony of His Wo...

In this week’s episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast titled, “Cut it out”, we’re talking about the things that God calls us to cut out, cut off, and prune back so we can grow and bear fruit.

"Like pruning a vine, God may ask you to cut away parts of your life that are not nourishing your spiritual growth." -unknown

With a focus on Biblical principles, testimony and life application, this episode is all about discerning what He calls us to cut out, and seeking His strength to do so.

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