Episode 33: MUSIC AS PRAYER — and a Spark for Creativity!

In this heartfelt episode, Christine shares how music can become prayer—a sacred conversation with God—and how inspired creativity in the image of the Creator can bring healing, worship, comfort, and joy. She also introduces her Heart Ablaze song and reflects on how the Holy Spirit often guides our creativity as well as our worship.  Free companion PDF: Heart Ablaze — Love Creatively →  RadiantJoy...

Productivity vs. Fruitfulness | A Biblical Perspective on Striving, Rest, & Abiding in Christ   Are you caught in the cycle of busyness, striving, and endless productivity? In this episode of Radiant Joy with Christine, we explore the difference between productivity that drains you and fruitfulness that flows from abiding in Jesus. Productivity measures output, accomplishments from your effort...

In this heartfelt 5-minute reflection, Christine shares a powerful moment from her mother’s recent passing and an unexpected gift from "Gloribi" that showed up just when it was needed most. This brief story is a tender reminder of God’s timing, the legacy of faith-filled relationships, a marriage of nearly 78 years, and the beauty of tender moments with one another. For women of faith navigating t...

In this Spirit-led episode of Radiant Joy with Christine Boersma Smith, Christine welcomes her dear friend, faith speaker, and author Carmen Caldwell to explore what it truly means to hear and heed the voice of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives.   Together, they dive into Carmen’s powerful book, What’d He Say? and unpack how believers, especially seasoned women of faith, can cultivate a deeper...

In this deeply personal episode, host Christine Boersma Smith shares her journey of recognizing the “God-winks” in her life—those sacred moments filled with grace, guidance, and spiritual symbolism, often manifesting as to her with wings. She looks at a few Biblical divine nudges and then at his signs that have illuminated her path, revealing radiant joy amidst in life's stresses and challenges. A...

Welcome to Inspiring Friendships! In this special Throwback Thursday episode of the Radiant Joy with Christine Boersma Smith podcast, we honor the remarkable bonds that shape our spiritual journeys and celebrate the gift of sisterhood. Join us as we revisit illuminating moments shared with three incredible women whose stories not only inspire Christine but will resonate with you, too!   In this ep...

Christine Smith welcomes award-winning watercolorist and workshop teacher Paula L. Moore, the author of HIS ART: God’s Messages of Truth to Us through the Elements and Principles of Design.   Based on her study, practice, scripture, and revelation, Paula says God’s provided all we need to know about art design. Her lessons bless seasoned artists & curious novices looking to explore their creat...

Join us for an enlightening episode of Radiant Joy with Christine as we welcome Arabah Joy, a Jesus-loving mentor with 27 years of experience in guiding women in their walk with God. An accomplished author and online writer, “AJ” has a wealth of wisdom to share, particularly about the transformative power of intentional prayer.  In this episode, we dive into her newly released Prayer Resource, fea...

In this enlightening episode of Radiant Joy with Christine, we dive into the profound concept of rest as God intended, going far beyond mere sleep or breaks from our busy lives. Christine shares her personal journey of discovering God’s call to embrace His plans and directives during and after her recent, very productive, writing season. The same is true for many seasoned Christian women navigatin...

Join Christine for an uplifting and insightful episode as she explores the theme of taking a fresh look at the divine guidance available to us in the New Year. In this episode, we’ll reflect on how we can align our lives with the fruits of the Holy Spirit—especially radiant joy—as we embrace who we are as spiritual beings. Christine shares her thoughts on the importance of listening to God's voice...

Two joyful women—second half of life host and author Christine Boersma Smith and Katelyn Silva interview each other about writing books as prompted by the Holy Spirit and radiating joy!  They discuss the writing journey, the inner work that takes place even while writing, and communicating Biblical principles. The importance of connecting with a community for seasoned women of faith, which Christi...

This series encourages you to spend a few minutes a day for 21 days to experience more joy of the Lord! Each day has a theme, a graphic reminder, and an activity to help you experience more joy. To join in on the challenge and receive a gift at the end, click on the link below. To participate online, see my social media pages for daily themes and a reminder to experience the post. Comments are enc...

Join host Christine Boersma Smith, a vibrant Baby Boomer and Spirit-loving disciple, as she explores how the first half of life may not have prepared us for the second half. Learn from her insights about shifting from a life of striving, perfectionism, and DOing to self-discovery, spiritual growth, navigating unexpected challenges, and BEing.   She shares about connecting with like-minded women as...

Milestone birthdays, even more than other birthdays, are apropo for a fresh start, a new beginning, and a time to pursue a new vision with new goals, and even to make lifestyle changes. As podcast host Christine Smith shares, she’s looking forward with faith, trust, love, hope, and joy. Her attitude is that a birthday isn‘t just a reminder of how old you are but a celebration of how far you have c...