Faith Fueled Living: Everyday Joy, Purpose & Biblical Encouragement for Christian Women

We each have many roles, titles and jobs in different seasons (mom, wife, daughter, sister, volunteer, worker, specialist,etc) and when we find ourselves in a season of change where a title, role or job transition, loss or change happens we can struggle to let go of that identity or accept a new identity. But if we can remember our truest identity is being a child of God, a daughter of the King we...

On today's podcast Kristin talks about simple ways we can rediscover or reignite our joy. She shares how getting in the presence of God promises us the fruits of the spirit which includes joy and 6 easy ideas to reignite joy into our daily lives so we can show up to better serve God, our families & friends and our communities. Kristin shares Romans 15:13, Galatians 5:22-23, and a lovely quote...

Today I share examples of how we can elevate our worship and draw closer to God by worshipping through music, and dance, or through silence or laughter- worship is so much more than sitting in prayer- it can be active and loud or quiet and contemplative. And what prayer is and isn't. Why we should pray for others and the world and not just for our own needs. The question is- will our prayers if an...

Today I want to share a message of love, and hope to anyone suffering with depression, or feelings of hopelessness or going through a season of darkness or extreme loneliness. If you or someone you know is struggling you can call or text 988 24/7 to get support through a crisis line. Always reach out to someone and if needed please contact a professional therapist or doctor. I want to remind you-...

I recently watched the documentary about the #LetUsWorship movement that began during the pandemic called Superspreader. Not only does it give me hope for the future but it reminded me of the importance of being informed, participating and making sure we don't loss our first amendment rights even temporarily. One of the great things about America is the first amendment and the protection of every...

On today's episode Kristin speaks with Gaye Lindfors, a Christian Inspirational Speaker & Author, about leaning on God in both our hard seasons and our every day lives. Kristin and Gaye talk about finding strength in God and community especially when we are in a season of care giving for senior parents or family members with depression. On this episode Kristin and Gaye also talk about seeing t...

Are there days where you feel like your day felt wasted? Or you didn't feel very helpful or productive or choose to stay in your pjs instead of volunteering? Well I have good news- I think it's less about the big things we do and more about the tiny sometimes almost unperceptible things we do for others that can have the biggest impact in our days. When we choose to show up in our day as an extens...

On today's podcast episode Kristin talks about hearing God's promptings in our life to step into the plan he has for us. Uncertainty, fear and feelings of 'I can't do this' are common, but God tells us if He Calls us and He will, He will give us the words and ability to do what He's asking of us. He uses each of us in ways that often seem outside of our abilities because when we partner with Him t...

On today's episode Kristin, speaks with Pastor Stephanie Lape, she is the pastor of Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, and an author and speaker about some great biblical perspectives on Faith, Hope and Love that were so reassuring and helpful. We discuss moving beyond having faith in God and how we put our trust in God. And we discuss the many different types of love and the type of love Jesus sh...

On today's episode Kristin talks about Love- that Love is an Action. It requires us to do not just say something. It requires us to love without limits and without requirements. Jesus gave us example after example of how to love people- whether they are our friends, our enemies or a stranger. Are you ready to put love into action in your life. Or consider where you are allowing grudges, resentment...

On today's episode Kristin, speaks with Pastor Stephanie Lape, she is the pastor of Cross & Crown Lutheran Church, and an author and speaker about leaning on God in difficult times and how God is a God of Guidance everyday 24/7 not just on Sundays at church. Pastor Lape shares daily practices we can use to be more connected with God and move away from the anxiety, stress and worry that social...

On today's episode Kristin talks about slowing down, finding more time to rest, get in God's word and breathe. And why you might feel worn out or exhausted- because many of us are fitting several days of activity and effort into a single day. God intended for us to live at a different pace and with a different focus and when we can live closer to how God has called us to live we begin to realize w...

Maybe you've been having a hard time reconnecting in person with others since Covid appeared. Or maybe you just don't feel very connected to your church or have any super close girlfriends in your current season of life. This episode is for all of us that need to be reminded we are meant to live in community and fellowship and sometimes we just need to keep showing up in person. And we need to inv...

On today's episode Kristin shares her current journey into gardening and the lessons she's learning about preparing, waiting, tending to and harvesting in the garden that help us understand God's timing, his seasons in our life and the abundance he promises us. This episode shows us the parallel of being connected to the land, and our food and putting out hands in the dirt and God's seasons. If yo...

On today's episode Kristin shares why keeping a prayer journal is so important as a faith tool. It helps us not only capture the prayers we are praying to God but it lets us review those prayers and record when a prayer is answered so we do not forget that God continues to come through for us and keep his promises. This episode talks about praying and how to use a prayer journal to prayer at a dee...

On today's episode Kristin talks about praying like we mean it as we ask God to turn somethind around in our life. We discuss God's timing, his desire for us to ask/share with him what it is we want and how to pray without ceasing however long it takes. Kristin shares words by Mark Batterson, and Lisa Tykerust, and the song title and a few lyrics from John Reddick in this episode. She also shares...

As the Fall takes hold often so do he number of obligations and activities we are involved in or our kids. And with all that activity can often mean out schedules get overbooked and begin to feel overwhelming to us. Instead of accepting the busyness as the norm let's look at how we can lean on each other, be less tough on ourselves and revise our schedule from a Godly perspective. We are better mo...

On today's episode I shared reasons why so many of us have been feeling lonely, down or disconnected and how we can turn our loneliness and those disconnected feelings around. Kristin shares words by Jennie Allen from her book Find Your People and scripture from Proverbs and Psalms that remind us to turn to God and also to prioritize frienships and community. If you are ready to be inspired and en...

God has called us to let our light shine before others so we can give Glory to God. We are designed as creators, makers and craftsman and it's through our craft, our hospitality, our attitude and our love that we point people to Jesus in our work, our homes and our connections. But it's also how we show up in our ordinary moments, and where we are with the people around us that we can show up and...

In Scripture we are told not to worry about tomorrow or be anxious yet often we find ourselves doing exactly that- worrying about tomorrow's problems, or goals or number of social media interactions. So in other words we often sacrifice being present in the here and now and interacting with those around us and noticing God with our worry, distractions and comparison. How do we get present and expe...

On today's devotional Kristin encourages each of us to consider if we are truly loving others- are we showing up in love and kindness towards others- especially those suffering or are we holding grudges, not forgiving others, we dislike those that are different from us and holding back really loving hem? Also discussed is have we become desensitized and have allowed our heart or parts of it o beco...

On today's devotional we discuss the importance of knowing who you truly are and how God wants to use you for his Glory. Kristin shares biblical scripture from Ephesians and 1 Peter about he gifts God has given each of us and purpose and shares several ideas on how we can step into our God sized purpose and God-given dream when we truly know who we are and how God wants to move us. Kristin also ta...

On Today's episode Kristin shares scripture about the importance of trusting in God even when life around us seems to be crumbling because always comes through. And she shares why we need to continue to praise God and give him the glory during hard times. Let's be reminded of the promises God makes to us and how we can keep our faith in God and put our trust in him during difficult and challenging...

On today's episode (daily devotional) Kristin talks about how we can experience every day as the gift God has made it. We do this by slowing down and being present and welcoming in the Holy Spirit. We experience the peace and joy of the day when we can focus on today and the people filling our days instead of worrying about tomorrow or our to-do list. This is a great reminder to live present in ou...

Today's episode shares scripture that reminds us God is with us even in hardship, even in difficult times. God will bring us through our trials and tribulations but we need to look to him, and remember his promises and what he has done for others and can do for us as well. We can have peace in troubled times- in our seasons of uncertainty, and seasons of grief and worry we can look to God and ask...