Equipping Godly Women Podcast
Welcome to the Equipping Godly Women Podcast, the show for busy Christian moms trying to love Jesus, keep their marriage alive, raise decent humans, manage the chaos, and make a real difference… without losing their ever-loving mind in the process.Hosted by bestselling author Brittany Ann, each episode tackles the hard, messy, oh-good-grief-what-now parts of life we all deal with (but rarely admit) with biblical wisdom, spot-on insights, and practical tips that’ll make you say, “Yes!! That explains so much!”If you’re looking for something smart, relatable, fun, faith-filled, and actually helpful… pull up a chair. You’ve found your peo
How to Raise Godly Kids (When Dad Isn’t Setting the Best Example)
Want to raise godly kids when your husband isn’t setting the example you hoped for?
Maybe he skips church for the game or lets the kids watch things you’d rather they didn’t, and now Dad’s the fun one while you’re the one with all the rules.
You can’t make him change. And nagging him into church or family devotions can actually hurt your case.
But his example isn’t the only one your kids are watching.
This episode started with an email from a mom who heard my ep...
How to Make Your Faith a Priority (Without Overloading Your Schedule)
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Want to make your faith a priority, but you can’t read your Bible every single day? Maybe you’ve heard that if you really loved God, you’d read it first thing every morning and set aside time to pray every day.
So when a day gets away from you, it feels like proof you don’t love Him enough.
Here’s what I found when I went back and checked: the Bible never says you have to read it every day, or you’re a bad Christian.
That’s...
Friend or Family Living in Sin? Ask These 6 Questions Before You Speak Up
Have a friend or family member living in sin, and can’t tell whether to speak up or stay quiet?
Maybe your grown kids have walked away from church, your husband has stopped praying, or your best friend is flirting with something you KNOW will end badly.
Ever swing between saying nothing and saying way too much? Staying quiet can feel like giving up on them. Speaking up can feel like it might cost you the relationship.
In this episode, I’m walking through six questions to ask before you say a wo...
How to Spot False Teaching (Even When It Sounds Biblical)
If a pastor or author you trusted said something wildly unbiblical, you’d probably catch it.
But what about false teaching that’s only a little bit off? A verse pulled slightly out of context, a saying you’ve heard your whole life, advice that’s almost right?
Those are the ones that slip right past us, because they sound biblical.
I grew up in church (my grandpa was a pastor, and we were there pretty much any time the doors were open), went to Bible college, and did Bible quizzing. So when...
Why Bible Reading Feels Like a Chore (and How to Actually Enjoy It)
Want to read your Bible more, but honestly don't feel like it? You're not alone, and you’re not a bad Christian.
Most of us assume the fix is more of all the things: Print the reading plan, set the alarm, try harder this time. But trying harder doesn’t work.
And it usually isn't a time problem either. (We find time to scroll our phones, after all.)
So if you're a busy Christian mom who never seems to have the motivation to read your Bible, this one's for you.
In t...
How to Raise Kids Who Truly Love Jesus (What the Research Shows)
Doing the bedtime prayers and church every Sunday, but quietly wondering if any of it will actually stick? You're not alone.
You've probably heard the scary statistics about kids walking away from the faith in college.
But the data shows it starts way sooner, often between ages 13 and 15 (and most parents have no idea it's happening).
So I dug into why kids leave, why some stay, and what actually makes the difference.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why doing all the right Christian activities isn't enough on its own (a...
Husband Won't Lead Spiritually? Here's What to Do About it...
Does it feel like your husband isn't measuring up as a spiritual leader? Maybe he doesn't pray at meals or lead family devotions, and you're quietly waiting on him to step up first.
If so, this one's for you.
This question came up again and again in our latest reader survey, from wives with quieter husbands, wives in unequally yoked marriages, and even a mom worried about her daughter's family.
That's why, in this episode, we're going straight to Colossians 3 and Ephesians 5 to see what Scripture actually says about husbands leading (and what it...
How to Pray Consistently When You Don't Have Time to Sit Still
Between the spilled juice, the buzzing work email, and the kids who need Mom for all of the things, does prayer time with God always end up on the back burner?
Good news. You're not failing at prayer. You just need a different plan for this season.
I get it. I'm in a season of very little sleep myself right now, up way too late with a toddler, up way too early to work. There is no serene, quiet-coffee, sit-down prayer time happening in my life at the moment.
And that's okay. Because pr...
How to Hear God's Voice (Even If You Never Have Before)
Ever lie awake praying about a big decision, begging God for an answer, and hear... nothing? You haven't missed your window with God, and He hasn't moved on to someone easier to reach. Hearing His voice isn't a mystical gift some Christians have and you don't, it's a skill you can actually learn.
In this episode, I'm walking through my go-to telephone analogy for hearing God's voice: He's calling, but are you picking up? We'll talk about how to tell the difference between your own thoughts, the enemy's lies, and God's actual voice (spoiler: at first they...
How to Study the Bible For Yourself (My Exact Process!)
Do you ever feel like other women just "get" the Bible in a way you never will? Like everyone else has some spiritual fluency you missed out on?
Here's the truth: Understanding Scripture isn't a gift some women have and you don't. It's a skill, and you can absolutely learn it.
In this episode, I'm breaking down why the Bible can feel confusing even when you're reading it faithfully (hint: it's not your faith, it's missing context), and walking you through the exact process I use to study Scripture for myself instead of always reaching f...
Struggling to Read Your Bible Consistently? It's Not a Willpower Problem
Tried another Bible reading plan and fallen off track again?
If every failed attempt feels like more proof you don't love God enough, I want to stop you right there: That's not what's actually happening, and this episode will show you why.
So many of us have been handed a pre-made Bible reading plan, told to stick to it through sheer willpower, and then quietly assumed we're the problem when it doesn't work.
In this episode, I'm walking through my own Bible reading journey (spoiler: it has looked completely different in nearly every se...
How to Know God's Calling for YOUR Life (Even If You Feel Ordinary)
Somewhere between the laundry, the carpool line, and the bedtime routine, have you quietly started to believe your life doesn't matter that much right now?
You're not forgettable, and you don't have to wait until the kids are grown to start living out your God-given purpose.
In this episode, I'm walking through some of the biggest lies we believe about calling: that only certain kinds of women get one, that yours is on hold until this season ends, or that if you haven't figured it out by now, you've already missed your window. (Spoiler: None o...
What is God's Will for Your Life? (It's Simpler Than You Think)
Exhausted from trying to juggle being the perfect Christian, wife, mom, and friend -- while also working, taking care of the house, and the 100 other things you have to do on any given day?
The problem isn't just that you're doing too much (as we discussed in the previous episode). It's that you don't have a filter to determine what God is actually asking YOU to do... and what He isn't.
The good news? Finding God's unique will for YOUR life is a lot easier than you might think and it makes everything SO much ea...
Struggling to Stay Consistent? Here's Why "Trying Harder" Doesn't Work
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Ever wake up early determined to spend time in God's Word before the chaos starts, only to spend the next hour breaking up an iPad fight, cleaning up spilled cereal, and hunting down a missing shoe? If you're a busy Christian mom stuck in this cycle, you're not failing. You just...
How to Choose Joy When the World Is a Mess - with Brant Hansen
Ever look around and think, "What is this nonsense?" The news is a disaster. Politicians disappoint. Pastors fall. The economy's a mess. And you're supposed to be joyful because... why exactly?
If you're tired of being told to "just choose joy" when the world feels like a dumpster fire, this conversation is for you.
In this episode with Brant Hansen (author of Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance and host of The Brant Hansen Show), we're talking about how to actually experience joy without being fake, how to navigate Christian ministry and culture...
How to Talk to Your Teenager (When They Don't Want to Talk) - with Tim & Mark Shoemaker
Ever ask your teenager "How was your day?" and get nothing but a grunt and "fine?" You miss the days when they were little and told you everything. Now they've gone quiet right when you need to know what's going on most.
In this conversation with Tim and Mark Shoemaker (father-son duo and authors of "What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen"), we're talking about how to get your teenager to open up, what conversations you need to be having before they leave home, and how to reach their heart instead of just...
What If "Biblical Parenting" Isn't Actually Biblical? - with Marissa Franks Burt & Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Ever feel crushing pressure to get parenting exactly right—but the advice you're following just isn't working for your family? Or worse, it's causing harm?
In this conversation with Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis (authors of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families), we're talking about the hidden history behind popular Christian parenting advice, why methods from the 1970s are still shaping how we parent today, and how to tell what's actually biblical versus what's just cultural baggage.
Marissa and Kelsey share how the Christian pa...
How to Keep Going When Life Keeps Knocking You Down - with Charaia Rush
Ever feel like you're trying so hard to be a good Christian wife and mom, but life keeps getting in the way? Another bill. Another sickness. Another thing that knocks you completely off track. You get up, dust yourself off, try again and then life hits you with something else.
In this conversation with Charaia Rush (author of The Myth of Bouncing Back), we're talking about how to keep going when life keeps knocking you down, why "bouncing back" isn't the goal, and what to do when you're running on empty with nothing left to give.
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Raising Tech-Wise Kids in a World Designed to Capture Their Attention - with Chris McKenna
Do you ever wonder what your kids are finding online? Or who's finding them?
Two juries just confirmed what parents have suspected all along: social media companies are knowingly designing their platforms in a way that harms children.
Last Tuesday, a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding that the company misled consumers and knowingly allowed children to be exposed to predators and sexually explicit content.
The very next day, a California jury ruled that Meta and Google knowingly designed their platforms to be addictive and that those...
How to Follow God in the Messy Mundane of Motherhood - with Kyle Strobel
Ever feel completely overwhelmed trying to be an amazing Christian, an amazing wife, and an amazing mom, when you barely have enough hours in the day to get everyone fed and out the door?
In this conversation with Kyle Strobel (author of When God Seems Distant and director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University), we're talking about how to follow God well when life is chaotic, messy, and overwhelming. This isn't influencer Christianity with three perfect tips; this is real life, real struggle, and real faithfulness in the middle of it all.
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What If You're Not Broken—You're Just Different? - with Kristen LaValley
Ever feel like God loves you because He has to, but He doesn't actually like you? Like you're constantly disappointing Him and He's just tolerating you until you get it together?
In this conversation with Kristen LaValley (author of "Growing Up Saved"), we're talking about the shame so many of us absorbed growing up in church, why performing for God's love is exhausting (and impossible), and how to heal from believing you're too broken for God to genuinely delight in.
Kristen shares her story of growing up in a charismatic church feeling like God hated...
Money, Happiness, and What Actually Makes Life Good - with John Coleman
Ever wonder if you're spending money on the right things or if you're stuck chasing "just a little bit more" that won't actually make your family happier?
In this conversation with John Coleman (author of Good Money: Six Steps to Building a Financial Life with Purpose), we're talking about what science says about money and happiness, why buying more stuff rarely makes us fulfilled, and what actually leads to human flourishing for your family.
John shares research from Harvard on what makes life good (spoiler: it's not more money after a certain point), the concept...
Moms: Don't Miss What God Has Planned for You - with Cynthia Yanof
Ever feel like you should be doing "more" for God or your family, but you're already maxed out and can't imagine adding one more thing?
In this conversation with Cynthia Yanof (author of How'd I Miss That?), we're talking about why we stay on the bench instead of taking the ride, how to know if God is really calling you or if it's just guilt, and what it looks like to say yes when you feel completely unprepared.
Cynthia shares her story of fostering when life was already chaotic (spoiler: her kids turned out better...
Why 95% of Couples Don't Pray Together (And How to Start) - with Brad and Heidi Mitchell
Want to pray together as a couple but don't know how to start? Feel awkward even bringing it up? You're not alone: 95% of couples (even ministry couples!) don't pray together.
In this conversation with Brad and Heidi Mitchell (married 42 years, authors of Build Your Marriage with Prayer), we're talking about why praying together feels so awkward, how to start even if your spouse isn't interested, and the shocking statistic that should make every couple pay attention: couples who pray together have a divorce rate of 1 in 1,152 (compared to the national average of 40-50%).
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The "Crazy Cycle" Destroying Your Marriage (And How to Get Off It) - with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Same fight. Different day. You try to connect, he shuts down. He withdraws, you feel abandoned. Round and round you go and you're starting to wonder if your marriage can survive this.
In this conversation with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (author of Love and Respect and the brand new Light Bulb Moments), we're talking about the "crazy cycle" destroying marriages and the simple insights that can help you get off it before it's too late.
Dr. Eggerichs shares research from the University of Washington's "love laboratory" (they studied 2,000 couples for 20 years), why 83% of men feel disrespected...
How to Talk About Sexuality with Your Kids (Before the World Does) - with Elizabeth Urbanowicz
Your kids are hearing messages about sex, sexuality, and gender, whether you talk to them about it or not. And the messages they're getting from the world couldn't be further from God's truth.
In this conversation with Elizabeth Urbanowicz (author of "Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design" and founder of Foundation Worldview), we're talking about how to have these sometimes awkward conversations with your kids and when to start (hint: way earlier than you think).
Elizabeth taught elementary school for 10 years and brings such a practical, age-appropriate approach to breaking down these topics. She...
17 Lies You Didn't Know You Believed (And What's Actually True) - with Erica Gwynn
Ever notice how all those "motivational" messages on social media somehow make you feel worse about yourself?
In this conversation with Erica Gwynn (author of "That's Just Not True"), we're talking about the 17 lies you're probably believing without even realizing it, including popular phrases like "I can do anything," "I am enough," and "If I'm not hustling, I'm lazy."
Erica breaks down why these half-truths (which are still whole lies) are crushing you with pressure to be everything for everyone, and what God's actual truth says instead.
We talk about how to recognize...
You Don't Have to Choose Between Motherhood and Ministry - with Rachael Groll
Ever feel torn between wanting to serve God and being completely buried in mom responsibilities?
In this conversation with Rachael Groll (author of "Knowing God's Voice", podcaster, and former global orphan care director), we're talking about how to have a vibrant faith life and raise kids who love Jesus, without abandoning your actual family to do it.
Rachael shares her journey from running a neighborhood ministry to directing spiritual care across 5 countries in the Caribbean and Africa all while raising three daughters. And here's the thing: she didn't choose between motherhood and ministry. She brought...
Your Kid Is Going to Question Their Faith (How to Prepare Them Now) - with Alisa Childers
Your kids are going to hear messages about gender, sexuality, and progressive Christianity—whether you talk to them about it or not. The question is: Will you be the one who teaches them first?
In this conversation with Alisa Childers (author of "Another Gospel" and former member of ZoeGirl), we're talking about what progressive Christianity actually is, why it's not just "minor differences in details," and how to prepare your kids to recognize false teaching when they hear it.
Alisa shares her own faith crisis story (spoiler: it started in a Bible Belt church with a...
What to Do When Someone You Love Is Struggling with Mental Health - with Shaunti Feldhahn
Ever feel like you should be doing something to help people struggling with anxiety and depression... but you're not a counselor, so what can you actually do?
In this conversation with Shaunti Feldhahn (social researcher and author of "When Hurting People Come to Church"), we're talking about the mental health crisis overwhelming our communities, and why YOU are part of the solution (yes, even without a counseling degree).
Shaunti shares shocking statistics: 60 million Americans have diagnosed mental health disorders, and 30 million of them aren't getting any help. Counselors are overwhelmed. Pastors are maxed out. But...
Want to Be a More Patient, Peaceful Mom? Stop Trying So Hard - with Ava Pennington
Ever feel like you're trying so hard to be more patient, more joyful, more loving... and you just keep failing?
In this conversation with Ava Pennington (author of "Flourish"), we're talking about the fruit of the Spirit, but not in the way you learned it in Sunday School. Because here's the thing: you can't force spiritual fruit by trying harder.
Ava explains why love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control aren't items on your to-do list. They're the natural result of surrendering to the Holy Spirit moment by moment.
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How to Have Close Female Friendships (without the Drama) - with Natalie Runion
Ever feel like making friends as an adult is somehow harder than it was in high school?
In this conversation with Natalie Runion (author of the USA Today bestseller "I Don't Even Like Women"), we're getting real about why female friendships can feel so complicated and what to do about it.
Natalie shares her own journey from literally telling her pastor "I don't even like women" when asked to lead women's ministry, to discovering the lies we believe that keep us isolated. (Spoiler: those old scripts from the junior high lunch table are...
How to Speak Up When Someone You Love Is Self Destructing - with Mike Novotny
What if the thing you're most afraid to say out loud is exactly what could set you free?
In this conversation with Pastor Mike Novotny, we're talking about the taboo topics nobody wants to bring up: secret sins, struggling marriages, addiction, and those really hard conversations you know you need to have but keep avoiding.
Pastor Mike shares why confession isn't just good theology; it's actually the path to healing. (Spoiler: trying to pray your way out of a problem without ever talking about it? That's not working.)
We also talk...
Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Busy Moms with Toni-Ann
After this interview, we hope that you will see that even if you are a busy, working mom, and you have a whole lot going on, that it doesn't have to prevent you from having that quality, personal time with God in His Word.
Some of the things we talk about today will help you figure out:
How can I make these tips and strategies work for me in my own busy life?How can I manage my time better so that I have more of it for my...Don't Miss Out with Jeannie Cunnion
"Have I settled for less than everything God has for me?"
As a lifelong follower of Jesus, Jeannie Cunnion wrestled with this very question and was surprised to realize that she'd been missing out on so many amazing things in life. That is until she discovered the power of the Holy Spirit.
Join us today as Jeannie and I invite you to discover who the Holy Spirit is, what exactly He does, and why it matters SO much.
Grab a notebook and pen and "Don't Miss Out"!
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Reach Out, Gather In with Karen Ehman
Like most women, you want to open your home or your heart (or both) and connect with others. But you don't think you have the time or ability.
Through devotionals and practical tips, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ehman will inspire you to put love into action.
You will want to take notes as Karen talks about the difference between entertaining and what the Bible says is hospitality.
She will also dive into to just a few of her tips and tricks to simple hospitality from her companion book, "Make Their Day" ...
The Great Sex Rescue with Sheila Wray Gregoire
Based on a groundbreaking, in-depth survey of 22,000 Christian women, "The Great Sex Rescue" unlocks the secrets to what makes some marriages red hot while others fizzle out.
Join Sheila as she pulls back the curtain on what is happening in Christian bedrooms and exposes the problematic teachings that wreck sex for so many couples -- and the good teachings that leave others breathless.
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Talking with Your Kids about Jesus with Natasha Crain
Natasha's passion is to equip Christian parents to raise kids with an understanding of how to make a case for (and defend) their faith in an increasingly secular world.
Whether you want to reach kids age 4 or 24, today's podcast will better equip you for the challenges of Christian apologetics (defending Christianity) in a world that seems to be drifting away from Christ.
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Find Joy in 2020 with Shaunti Feldhahn
In a difficult, divided world, or when going through challenges, it can be hard to lift our heads and hearts.
But God promises all people great joy. It s a promise for us no matter our circumstances! But how do we get there?
In this 60-day devotional, social researcher and best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn focuses on eight key elements of finding joy truths that shine out from both science and scripture.
Shaunti's website: https://shaunti.com/
Find Joy: A Devotional Journey To Unshakable Wonder in an Uncertain World: https://amzn.to/2J...
