Theresa Emanuel | Biblical Self-care Strategist | Author of Cultivate Calm

Faith Food Fellowship | Self-care Strategies for Busy Christian Women | Prayerful Me Time Routines

* TOP 2.5% Globally Ranked Podcast *Are you juggling multiple roles and duties? Do you value self-care but often struggle to prioritize it amidst your busy schedule? Stop feeling stuck between family responsibilities, work, and personal growth. Let me outfit you with practical biblical self-care solutions to help you regain joy, passion, and peace through faith, holistic living, and fellowship. Think of me as a personal stylist for your inner heart because empowerment is supernatural, not superficial. Let's pick up the shield of faith and live life from a place of rest just as God intended.

Author

Theresa Emanuel | Biblical Self-care Strategist | Author of Cultivate Calm

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Education

Podcast website

www.p31virtues.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

160 // Spiritual Self-Care: 3 Game-Changing Bible Study Habits 15.01.2026

January Replay Series:  This replay episode ranked  #2  among listener favorites in 2025. Feel like you never have enough time for Bible study or struggle to understand what you're reading? In this episode of Faith Food Fellowship , we tackle the real reasons you're not diving deeper into God's Word—and how to overcome them. Discover three practical habits for spiritual self-care that...

159 // Spiritual Self-Care Made Simple: Saying Yes to God’s Gift of Rest, Featuring Hannah Rowen Fry 08.01.2026

January Replay Series:  This replay episode ranked  #3  among listener favorites in 2025. Feeling pulled in a million directions? You’re not alone, friend. But what if true peace isn’t found in doing more—but in receiving the rest that Father God has already given you? In this episode of Faith Food Fellowship , we’re exploring the beautiful invitation to abide in His presence and embrace rest as a...

158 // From Overwhelmed to Wise: Personal Development Self-Care Habits from Proverbs 31 01.01.2026

January Replay Series:  This replay episode ranked  #4  among listener favorites in 2025 . You love God. You love your family. And you’re doing all the things —but somehow, you still feel like you’re falling short of that Proverbs 31 woman ideal. She rises early, keeps her home in order, speaks with wisdom, and appears to have personal development self-care down to a science. Meanwhile, you’re jus...

157 // Look at God: A Year of Growth, Grace, and Good News 28.12.2025

Can you believe that this is the end of the third season of Faith Food Fellowship? Today is a celebration. If this episode were a house, there'd be music playing, something would be baking in the oven, and people would be drifting in and out of the kitchen. So come in, grab, grab a seat at the kitchen island and pour yourself something bubbly because we are celebrating.  Recipes Mentioned in the E...

156 // Merry Christmas 2025 25.12.2025

I hope you woke this morning feeling peaceful and prepared to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Whether you’re bubbling over with excitement, feeling a bit of apprehensive over what the day may bring, or find yourself somewhere in between, will you take a moment to pray with me? Want to savor more goodness in your busy life?  You’re in the right place! Connect with like-mind...

155 // Loving Well: 4 Social Self-Care Strategies for the Hectic Days of Advent 18.12.2025

Love is the theme of Advent Week Four, but honestly, this is often the week when loving people feels the hardest. The calendar is full, emotions are close to the surface, and your patience may already be thin. So today’s episode isn’t about showing love by doing more for others or pushing yourself to show up perfectly. It’s about how to stay loving without losing yourself, and what social self-car...

154 // Three Simple Physical Self-Care Shifts to Help You Feel More Joy This Advent 11.12.2025

The first people to experience the joy of Christmas weren’t resting, cozy, or curled up by a fire. They were shepherds, tired, overlooked, and just trying to get through the night shift. And yet, that’s where Advent joy broke through. This episode shows you how to experience real, lasting joy in the middle of your busy life with three simple physical self-care shifts rooted in biblical truth. You’...

153 // Finding Advent Peace: 5 Simple Self-Care Swaps for a Calmer Season 04.12.2025

As the second week of Advent approaches, it’s time to reclaim the peace that can feel out of reach in a busy, overstimulating season. In this episode, we explore five common habits that quietly drain your Advent peace and offer simple, biblical replacements that fit naturally into your multifaceted, real-life routine. No lengthy rituals, no pressure, no guilt, just practical biblical self-care you...

152 // Two Men, One Messiah, and a Spiritual Self-Care Lesson on Hope 27.11.2025

Get The Gift of Christ Advent Calendar Devotional Two men saw Jesus face-to-face, but only one walked away fulfilled. Why? And what does that reveal about your hope this Advent?  In this episode, you’ll discover the hidden difference between Simeon and Herod and how their responses to Jesus expose the real reason your hope sometimes feels heavy, disappointing, or spiritually dry. If you’ve been fe...

151 // Advent Anticipation: 7 Self-Care Advent Calendars to Brighten Your Season 20.11.2025

Get The Gift of Christ Black Friday Deal Remember when December used to feel magical? Like when you were a kid and you woke up every morning wondering, ‘What surprise is waiting for me today?’ As we grow up, that magical feeling can fade, but it doesn’t have to disappear. Let’s recapture that childlike anticipation, the kind that gives you butterflies, helps you relax, and fills you with wonder to...

150 // Tired of Pushing Through? Try This Spiritual Self-Care Shift 13.11.2025

You keep telling yourself, “I just need to push through.” But what if that’s exactly what’s keeping you tired and overwhelmed? This episode flips the script and dives into spiritual self-care that actually fills you up instead of draining you dry. You’ll learn how to stop striving, start surrendering, and let Jesus refresh you with the living water your soul’s been craving.  If you’ve been running...

149 // Gained an Hour, Still Tired? Reset Your Rhythms 06.11.2025

You gained an hour... so why do you still feel exhausted? If your body’s weary and your mind won’t quit, it’s not just lack of sleep; it’s a rhythm that’s out of sync. It’s easy to push through late nights, chase productivity, and call it faithfulness, but God calls it striving. In this episode, you’ll learn how to quiet the noise, recognize God’s built-in cues for rest, and embrace physical self-...

148 // Unshakeable Peace: The Active Force Behind Your Self-Care Journey 30.10.2025

Most people think peace means sitting quietly, doing less, or avoiding conflict. But here’s the truth: biblical peace is one of the most powerful forces you can carry. It’s not passive—it guards, it empowers, and it propels. And here’s why this matters for your self-care: peace is the foundation of your mental and emotional self-care. Without it, your mind spins and your heart races. With it, you...

147 // 3 Easy Everyday Habits to Feast on the Word 23.10.2025

Have you ever found yourself hungry, but not really hungry? You wander into the kitchen, grab a snack, and still feel unsatisfied. Friend, your soul does the same thing. You nibble on newsfeeds, opinions, and even your own worries—but still end up empty. What if the problem isn’t hunger, but what you’re feeding on? Today, I’ll show you 3 easy everyday habits that will help you feast on the one foo...

146 // Caffeine and Calling: Unlock What Your Coffee Says About Your Self-Care Style 16.10.2025

You can tell a lot about a woman by her coffee order, especially how close she is to burnout. If your mug always seems empty, your to-do list never ends, and you’re reaching for caffeine instead of setting boundaries, this one’s for you. In this episode, you’ll discover how your favorite brew reflects the way you care for yourself, where you might be running on fumes, and how to let God refill you...

145 // Simply Delicious Self-Care, A Foodie Rewind Part 3/3: The Drinks & Dessert Edition 09.10.2025

Ever feel like you’re juggling too much? Family, work, faith, and the endless to-do lists can make self-care feel impossible. Perhaps you skip rest, push through fatigue, or overlook even the smallest victories. In this Drinks & Dessert Edition of the Foodie Rewind, learn to slow down to explore self-care in all its layers: releasing the guilt that keeps you from rest, caring for your body in...

144 // Simply Delicious Self-Care, A Foodie Rewind Part 2/3: The Comfort Food Edition 02.10.2025

Ever notice how comfort food never goes out of season? The same is true for deep, lasting self-care. If you’ve been nibbling on surface-level fixes and still crave real peace, it’s time to pull up a chair. In this Faith Food Fellowship rewind, you’ll revisit recipes and practices that show: when you invite Christ into your self-care, you don’t just get fed, you get filled. Simplify fellowship with...

143 // Simply Delicious Self-Care, A Foodie Rewind Part 1/3: The Quick & Easy Dinner Edition 25.09.2025

Skip the overwhelm and savor the simple. This rewind edition of Faith Food Fellowship brings you recipes that practically make themselves while revealing powerful lessons for biblical self-care. You’ll walk away not only with meal ideas but with a fresh perspective for your relationships, finances, and personal growth. Ready to find out what God is inviting you to release, prepare for, and step in...

142 // Fall Into Joy: 5 Essential Self-Care Habits for Inspired Living 18.09.2025

Hi friend! Feeling like summer’s freedom left you a little scattered? Fall isn’t just about cooler weather; it’s a chance for a little transformation, some intentional living, and a whole lot of God’s abundance. In this episode of Faith Food Fellowship , learn how to shift your self-care rhythms, slow down, and make space for joy, peace, and inspiration in everyday life. If you’ve been feeling rus...

141 // The Biblical Reason Your ‘To-Do’ List Is Weighing You Down (And How to Flip It) 11.09.2025

Your to-do list might be whispering lies you don’t even notice: “You’re not enough,” “You still have so much to do.” Over time, these subtle messages not only add stress, guilt, and frustration, but they can also silently undermine your mental/emotional self-care. If your to-do list feels heavier than the tasks themselves, you’re not imagining it. That endless stream of errands, chores, and respon...

140 // Self-Care Is Not Selfish: It’s Biblical 04.09.2025

If I told you the temple of God was falling apart, you’d rush to repair it, wouldn’t you? But here’s the truth, you are that temple. Friend, when you crave a nap, need quiet time, or feel the tug to say no, you’re not being selfish. You’re honoring God by caring for His temple and stewarding the blessings He’s entrusted to you. In today’s episode, you’ll discover how Scripture affirms that self-ca...

139 // Revitalize Your Routine: A Back to Basics Guide to a Spiritual Self-Care Glow Up 28.08.2025

Back to School always reminds me of back to basics. With that in mind today's episode is a fan favorite and rebroadcast of episode 062 // Revitalize Your Routine: A Back to Basics Guide to a Spiritual Self-Care Glow Up. Enjoy! Recipe Not Mentioned in the Episode Peach Yogurt Bowl with Honey & Pistachios What if I told you that even in the middle of all the chaos of life, you have the time and...

138 // A Self-Care Secret for Better Workouts 21.08.2025

Get Cultivate Calm: The Weekly Devotional Study for Multifaceted Christian Women ⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠ !  Do you ever feel like exercise is just another chore on your never-ending to-do list? Have you ever dragged yourself into a workout, wishing it felt easier, more motivating, or at least more enjoyable? The truth is, fitness and self-care don’t have to feel complicated, exhausting, or boring. With one sim...

137 // 3 Simple Ways to Turn Your House Into a Home: Biblical Self-Care for Your Space 14.08.2025

Remember the first place you ever felt safe, cozy, and truly at home? What if your house felt like that every single day? In today's episode, you’ll discover three simple shifts that can turn your space into the refuge you long to come back to and never want to leave. Recipes Mentioned in the Episode Classic Olive Tapenade Scriptures Referenced John 14:2 1 Timothy 5:14 Want to savor more goodn...

136 // Transform Your Financial Self-Care: Faith-Based Tips for Saving 07.08.2025

Stop wishing your life away, waiting for your problems to disappear. It’s time to embrace financial self-care and start growing your savings right where you are. Episode 19 unpacked what it looks like to honor God with your money through giving, saving, and spending with purpose. Today's episode narrows in on one key area of financial self-care: saving. Maybe you’ve told yourself, “I’ll save w...

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