Faith Lived Out ~ God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Submissive Wife

In this Christian marriage Q&A, I sit down with some heartfelt questions from wives who love their husbands and want to honor God in their homes. We talk about how to respect a husband who hears every question as an attack, how to handle fear when a husband feels distant in a stressful season, and how to support a husband through a personal struggle without judgment or nagging. Together, we wa...

Physical intimacy in marriage can be one of the hardest topics for a Christian wife to talk about, especially when her husband is the one pulling away. Today, I’m talking honestly, biblically, and privately about what may be happening when sexual intimacy fades in marriage and why this is not something to ignore or carry in silence. This episode is not for little ears, but it is for the wife who f...

Are you not attracted to your husband anymore and wondering what that means for your marriage? In this episode, I’m talking about a tender subject many wives struggle with quietly: what to do when emotional or physical attraction has faded. The world may tell you that falling out of love means you made a mistake or that it is time to leave. But God calls us to something deeper than feelings. He ca...

Rebuilding emotional intimacy in your marriage is possible and today, I'm walking you through six practical, biblical steps to help you reconnect with your husband. Whether the drift has just begun or you've felt the distance for years, God's Word has everything you need to close that gap and move from disconnected co-existing back to a genuine, deep oneness. This is Part 2 of our emotional intima...

Emotional intimacy in marriage is something every wife longs for, but something far too many are quietly losing and you're not sure why or how to get it back. In this episode, I'm digging into the quiet epidemic of emotional intimacy loss in Christian marriage. What I call the "roommate drift" happens slowly, logistics replace real conversations, busyness crowds out connection, and phones replace...

Physical intimacy in Christian marriage is one of the most avoided conversations in the church, but God did not avoid it, and neither will I. In this episode, I address the intimacy gap that so many couples quietly live with, going straight to Scripture for answers. God designed physical intimacy as a holy gift within the covenant of marriage as a one-flesh union that is honorable, undefiled, and...

What matters to God when you pray goes far deeper than the words you speak. If you have ever felt like your prayers weren't reaching heaven, or wondered why God seems silent, this episode is exactly what you need. God is not a vending machine for your wishes. He is a Father who is moved by humble, surrendered hearts, and there are four specific things He looks for every time you come to Him in pra...

Social media may be the most subtle threat to your Christian marriage today. In this episode, I am teaching through four ways social media quietly works against the covenant you have made with your husband: it breeds comparison and envy, it steals your time and presence, it fills your mind with unbiblical marriage advice, and it erodes the trust your husband needs from you. I will walk you through...

If you have ever looked at the Proverbs 31 woman and felt like you could never measure up, I want you to hear this: that was never the point. In this episode, I walk you through the truth that the Proverbs 31 woman was not meant to be a standard of perfection but rather a portrait of where you are headed. A woman whose love for God shaped every corner of her life. And here is the truth that change...

If you are an exhausted wife or mom who feels like she is barely keeping it together, this episode holds the biblical encouragement God has prepared for you today. Join me as I share the truth of Scripture that speak directly to the tired, overwhelmed woman who is convinced she is failing her husband, her children, and God. We will unpack what it means to bring every burden to God in prayer, how t...

If your husband won't lead spiritually, I want you to know that you are not alone and God's Word has something important to say to you today. This is one of the most common and most painful tensions in Christian marriages, and in this episode I'm walking through six biblical truths that will give you real direction and real peace. I'll cover the unrealistic expectations many wives have about spiri...

Do you know how to truly respect your husband or have disrespectful habits quietly taken root in your marriage? In this episode, I walk through the six most common ways wives disrespect their husbands, often without realizing it, and the profound impact this has on a husband's heart and spirit. I unpack the pride-driven cycle that keeps many marriages trapped and share seven practical, biblical st...

Your role as a godly wife is not what the world says it is and in this episode, I am going straight to Scripture to show you the truth. Cultural messages tell us as wives that our worth is tied to independence, that submission is a threat, and that a husband's leadership is something to resist. But God's Word tells a completely different story. In this episode, I want to show you exactly what the...

Every godly wife wants a thriving marriage, but a few deeply ingrained habits may be quietly standing in the way. In this episode, I am digging into five common habits that wives unknowingly hold onto. Habits that create distance, stir up resentment, and keep both spouses stuck in a cycle God never intended. Whether you have been married two years or twenty, this teaching will challenge you to do...

How the Resurrection Transforms Your Christian Marriage is the Easter truth every believing wife needs to hear. In this episode, we explore how faith in the risen Christ is not just the foundation of your eternal hope, it is the foundation of the marriage God designed for you to live out right now. Whether your marriage feels strong or stretched, this biblical teaching walks you through the full s...

At a recent Likeminded Wives Gathering, I asked the women one simple question: What has made the difference? What changed in them that sparked a genuine desire to become a submissive wife? The answer was nearly unanimous — intentionality. They had made a deliberate choice to learn what biblical submission really means and to begin making real changes from the inside out. That question is exactly w...

Biblical submission isn't about fear — it's about freedom, courage, and confidence in God's perfect design for your marriage. In this episode of Faith Lived Out, I'm addressing the six most common fears that hold Christian women back from wholeheartedly embracing what God calls them to as a submissive wife. Whether you've wrestled with the fear of losing your identity, struggled to trust your husb...

Learn to communicate well in your Christian marriage and you will build a foundation of oneness, trust, and unity that your marriage was designed to have. Not giving communication the attention it deserves leads to accusations, arguments, and living as roommates under the same roof. Let me ask you: Do you have those meaningful conversations where your husband shares his thoughts and ideas? Does he...

In this vulnerable episode of Faith Lived Out, I confess my own battle with pride in marriage and how it nearly destroyed my joy, my relationship with my husband, and my witness to my children. If you've ever struggled with control, defensiveness, or feeling like you know better than your husband, you're not alone. I've been there, and I'm sharing my personal stories of how pride gripped my heart...

In this episode of Faith Lived Out, discover how to show respect to your husband through 10 biblical, practical ways that honor God's design for Christian marriage. A husband feels most deeply loved when his wife shows him genuine respect. A truth rooted in Scripture and God's unique design for men and women. If you're a Christian wife seeking to honor your husband in a way that truly blesses him...

Prayer is the Christian wife’s most powerful tool for her husband’s growth, and in this episode, I’m sharing how praying for God to work in your husband’s heart can bring real transformation to your marriage. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “fix” your husband or wondered if your prayers really make a difference, you’re not alone. I’ll show you how praying God’s Word and trusting the Holy Spiri...

This Valentine’s Day, I want to invite you to discover how Christlike love can truly transform your Christian marriage from the inside out. In this special episode of Faith Lived Out, I’m sharing what it means to embrace selfless, sacrificial love in your marriage, not just for one day, but every day. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to live up to the world’s romantic expectations or wondered how...

Are you wondering how you’re doing as a submissive wife and what it means to honor God in your role? In this episode, I invite you to join me for a gentle, honest self-check as we explore what it means to be a submissive wife and a godly Christian woman. I share my own journey, scriptural insights, and practical questions to help you reflect on your heart and your marriage. Whether you’re just sta...

Welcome to the best of 2025. Of the 52 episodes that were aired last year on the Faith Lived Out podcast, #108, 2 Essential First Steps To Becoming a Submissive Wife, was the one you listened to the most. Which as a Bible study teacher and submissive wife coach I think is great, because the episode teaches on the two steps that are the foundation for every woman who desires to become a godly wife....

In this episode, we'll explore how a godly wife’s transformation can change her marriage, bringing new life, peace, and unity. I will show you 6 biblical ways you can influence your marriage through spiritual growth, communication, respect, love, homemaking, and perseverance. Whether you’re longing for deeper connection, better communication, or a more Christ-centered relationship, you’ll find pra...