The Sister Circle Podcast

Are you paying attention to the patterns in your relationships, or do you lack awareness when it comes to choosing the right guy for you? In this episode of the podcast, I get real about the difference between healthy love and familiar patterns. Whether you’re single or married, this is the kind of advice you can’t afford to miss. I’ll help you change your thinking and grow from chaotic connection...

Life can bring some of the darkest valleys imaginable. Divorce, betrayal, and even difficult relationships with children. Author Vaneetha Risner has navigated all of these valleys and, by the grace of God, made it to the other side. Even though she still faces challenges, she’s been able to draw closer to God through it all.  If you feel like the valleys in your life are too much to bear, this epi...

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by online business coach Maya Elious. I loved getting to know Maya and her unfolding story of pivoting in business as a public figure. She even shared her sound advice for navigating these AI streets (and you know I was here for that). Our conversation will help you discover the power in being brave, living beyond your limits, and honoring the commitment...

Saving money, stopping impulse spending, and building better money habits aren’t only about having more discipline. They require knowing where your money is going and creating systems that help you make wiser decisions. In this episode, I’m talking about how to stop the money leaks and keep more of what you earn. We’ll talk about reviewing your spending, identifying the habits costing you money, i...

Do you wish you could move forward in life, but feel stuck because things aren’t working out? In this episode of the podcast, Annie F. Downs joins me to chat about her latest book, “ Don’t Let That Hold You Back ,” and her journey through singleness, dating, and grief.  I know this conversation will encourage you to believe that God still has more in store for you. Even when you can’t see it, your...

Are you prepared for all that the future may bring? Whether it’s your financial stability or emotional well-being, you want to be able to withstand the winds of life and keep from getting knocked over. In this episode of the podcast, I’ll help you exercise your agency and prepare for the future based on what you know now. By moving with wisdom, you can release the need to worry about what may happ...

One of the hardest things to face is the reality of a situation. It’s so much easier to hide from what’s happening, but when we decide to do something about frustrating circumstances, that’s when we can really take ownership of our lives. In this episode of the podcast, I address what causes us to remain stagnant and the things we can do to activate agency in our lives.  No matter what has happene...

How important is prayer to you? For author and speaker Heather Thompson Day, prayer is her lifeline to God. It’s what keeps her going when life seems to take a turn for the worse. And when those prayers, those petitions to God, have been answered over time, it’s amazing to witness the promises God has fulfilled. During our conversation, I was reminded of the power of pressing through the hard time...

Are you tired of trying to manage everyone and everything in your life? In this episode of the podcast, I’ll give you a strategy for getting clear on what is yours to carry and what is yours to release in this season. You’ll want to get your paper and pen out for this one. It’s time to let go of stress and overwhelm and operate in abundance and overflow. But first, we have to write it all down. Hi...

Are you living paycheck to paycheck, struggling with budgeting, or wondering why financial freedom feels out of reach? In this episode, I’m sitting down with financial coach Theresa Bartelle to discuss biblical money management, budgeting, financial mindset, and practical steps to break free from financial stress.  Theresa shares her powerful story of going from financial overwhelm as a young mili...

Is your life set up to handle all the things you’re responsible for? What if I told you that it’s possible to build a life that not only supports the season you’re in now, but everything you’ve been asking God for? In this episode of the podcast, I’ll help you set up systems and rhythms that support your life and the woman you’re growing into. This episode will motivate and equip you to do what it...

How do you respond when seasons shift in your life? Do you continue on as if nothing’s changed, or do you do what’s necessary to meet the present moment? In this episode, I discuss how to get honest about your capacity and move with intention. What worked for you yesterday may not work for you today, and I’m here to help you steward this season well. Highlights from Today’s Episode Stop living in...

Have you ever asked God to help you grow in a specific area, only to doubt that He could come through for you? I know how easy it is for fear to creep in when you’re asking for more, but if you’re ready to see abundance and overflow at work in your life, you’ll have to first believe that it’s possible. In this episode of the podcast, I share my strategy for partnering with God in the process of ex...

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What does it really mean to say yes to God? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Brenda Palmer to talk about radical obedience, trusting God’s leading, and walking by faith when you don’t have all the answers. Brenda shares lessons from her book The Journey of Yes and opens up about the challenges, disappointments, and unexpected blessings that can come when we follow God’s voice.  Together, we...

Time management, intentional living, and stewardship are at the heart of this week’s episode. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, exhausted, or frustrated by how quickly life is moving, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m talking about the ways our lives can slowly drift when we stop living intentionally. From overcommitment and people-pleasing to endless scrolling, burn...

My friend Debra Fileta sat down with me to share her perspective on people skills, and it totally shifted how I show up in my relationships. Not only is Debra a wife, mother, and professional counselor, but she’s also the author of nine books, including her latest book, People Skills: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as Your Skills . You’ll love hearing her expert advice for navigating relati...

Intentional living, boundary setting, and finding your life’s purpose are at the core of today’s conversation. In this episode, I’m walking you through three decisions that will shape the direction of your life. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, this will help you gain clarity. I talk about what it really looks like to build a life on purpose, why boundaries are necess...

I recently caught up with my friend Coach Gessie, a women’s health advocate who has overcome a battle with fibroids and infertility. Her story is proof that with God, a miracle can become a mission that not only transforms your life for the better, but also inspires a community of women to do the same.  Our conversation will encourage you to find balance in your well-being so that you can finally...

In this conversation, I sit down with Jade Warshaw to talk about the emotional side of money. After paying off $460,000 in debt, Jade shares what most financial advice leaves out — the guilt, the fear, the shame, and the daily commitment it takes to get unstuck. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by bills, hesitant to open your bank account, or unsure how to move forward financially, this episode wil...

Are you tired of feeling like what you have to pour out isn’t enough? Or worse, that somehow you aren’t enough? When you long for more to meet the demands of your life, everything can change when you see that God has given you enough for today. In this episode, I share my principles for pressing on, even when you feel like you’ve reached your limit. The truth is, at the end of what you can do is t...

My sister Priscilla Shirer joined me at The Sister Circle Live to talk about faith, purpose, and making a mark that actually lasts. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it means to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned, how to find contentment in the season you’re in, and why the small, faithful, unseen moments are exactly where God is building something that will last on the inside of...

Are you ready to receive all that God has for you, but afraid to release what you’ve held onto for so long? No need to fear. In this episode, I’ll break down the process of letting go and leaning into the new thing God is ready to do in your life.  If you’re so overwhelmed that overflow feels out of reach, I’m here to remind you of the power you hold to release the weight that is holding you back...

What does healing look like when life doesn’t turn out the way you planned? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Michelle Smith to talk about forgiveness, abandonment, boundaries, and trusting God after deep disappointment. Michelle shares her journey through adoption, divorce, single parenting, and learning how to forgive — not once, but over a lifetime.  This conversation is honest, tender...

What do you do when God moves in ways you didn’t expect? In this episode, I sit down with singer and Sunday Best winner Crystal Aikin to talk about calling, healing, and learning to trust God when the assignment keeps changing. Crystal shares her journey from nursing to music, from public success to private healing, and from striving to stillness. We talk honestly about singleness, unmet expectati...