Created For The Season: The Coaches’ Wives Ministry Podcast

Dear Friend,   We are in the final week of our three week mini-series: Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can’t lose. Although we know that the Bible says we have victory in Christ, how can we define what that “winning” looks like daily? And what do we do when we suffer losses in this life? We won’t have all the answers until heaven, but starting each day with the Lord and His Word is a WIN that we can expe...

Dear Friend,   We are in the second week of our three week mini-series! "Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose." When coaches speak to their athletes in those pre-game moments, every word counts, so I love that we are talking about these three simple phrases. "Clear eyes" is the reminder to not get distracted, to pay attention and to stay focused. "Full Hearts" is the reminder to play with heart and...

Dear Friend, If you've ever seen the series "Friday Night Lights", you recognize this mantra: Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose. Before every football game, Coach Taylor's locker room speech finishes with these three phrases. These principles are actually found in 2 Corinthians 4, so for the next 3 weeks we are going to focus on this one chapter of Scripture and have our own locker room conversa...

Dear Friend, Summer is here and I hope you are enjoying your family! This episode is a wrap-up, and hopefully an encouragement to take all the things we've been talking about into your home as the Lord continues to work in our hearts! I know that as coaching families, time together can be limited, so I'm praying that you will be able to make the most of every moment over the next few weeks! We'll...

Dear Friend, Loving others isn't always easy! Our neighbors can be anyone the Lord puts into our lives- parents in the stands, another coach’s wife on staff, an athlete in need, family members OR literally the people in the house next door to yours! And as a coaching family you might encounter many different neighbors throughout the years as you move from place to place, but no matter who it is, w...

Dear Friend, Just as we experience physical weariness, our souls can be weary as well, and Jesus tells us to come to Him to find rest. (Matthew 11:28-30) Our bodies need food and water, and our souls need the nourishment of the Word. Taking our needs to the Lord and finding our fulfillment in Him is essential to loving Him with all that we are! This episode is an honest conversation with Cindy Wil...

Dear Friend, When life is busy, we don't always pay attention to what's going on inside of our hearts. We might feel like we're just functioning on auto-pilot, but the truth is, our hearts are probably leading the way. The word "heart" occurs over 800 times in Scripture, and many of those verses show us how plans, decisions, actions, words and thoughts all flow out of the heart, so it's not surpri...

Dear Friend, If you are weary and exhausted, please know that there is hope! Our God is not tired in the least, and He shows us through His Word how to love Him with all our strength by His strength. He wouldn’t tell us to do something and then not give us a way to do it! This episode is an honest, unedited conversation with Darlene Johnson, and it’s full of wisdom, practical tools to avoid burn-o...

Dear Friend, Although sometimes God does ask us to trust and obey without explanation, Mark 12:29-31 is not one of those times! Jesus clearly and simply explains the greatest commandment He has for us, and that is to love God and to love others- technically two commands that cannot be separated! Jesus is also specific in His explanation. He doesn't just say to love God, but to love Him specificall...

Dear Friend, We know that the coaching lifestyle often includes a rhythm of closing chapters (and closing on homes!), completing contracts, opening next doors and embracing new people. We are all continuously finishing seasons as we journey through this life, and I don’t know of anyone who desires to travel with emotional baggage or a weight of unfinished business! Through Christ, we can finish ea...

Hi Friend!  What comes to mind when you think of a sports fanatic? Someone who knows every detail of every play and player of their favorite team? Or someone who will travel whatever distance so they don't ever have to miss a game? Knowledge, passion and commitment are definitely characteristics of a serious sports fan, and we find these three things in Psalm 145. David not only gives us a templat...

Have you ever felt alone? Loneliness is a struggle for many coaches' wives and for our culture in general. We can be surrounded by people, yet still experience a sense of isolation and detachment. We can go through seasons of transitions where we are handling a lot of family things on our own. However, when we remember that we are seen, known and loved by our Creator, it changes our perspective an...

Have you ever been through a long, drawn-out transition? A period of waiting when you don't know if life is going to turn out like you thought it would? From the time David was anointed to be the future king, until the time he was actually promoted to this position, there was a period of about 15 years. Saul’s jealousy kept David running for his life and hiding in the wilderness during part of tha...

Hey Friends! Have you ever felt like you are trying to hold it all together while riding an out-of-control roller coaster? The highs and lows of life can't be avoided, but there are some ways we can keep from getting nauseous and embrace the journey! In this episode, we will look into Psalm 40 and how the Lord worked in David's life through every situation. And if you feel like you are NOT handlin...

Do you sometimes feel lost? Loneliness is a challenge for many coaches’ wives, and “lostness” is a thing as well! It’s a real word and a real issue as we seek to understand how God wants us to live out our purpose on the mission field of sports- without comparison! We can move forward with confidence when we believe that we were created for a purpose and when we begin to understand how to live it...

Have you ever felt like trials are coming at you from all different directions? In Psalm 27, David was experiencing major job insecurity and some serious parenting challenges. Looking at his psalms can give us the words to pray when the pain and confusion of our situation might tempt us to shut down and shut out the One who loves us most.  I hope you are encouraged today! Love to you all, Candace...

Hey Friend! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the challenges that come with being a coaching family? Have you ever experienced loneliness or exhaustion, juggling all the family things while feeling like a single parent? Do you sometimes wonder if it’s even worth it? Is it really more than just a game and does God have a unique purpose for you in the midst of it all? Hi! I’m Candace Lane, coach’s w...