Her Faith Inspires Podcast

Many people claim the name of Christ, but how should we respond when their beliefs don't line up with Scripture? In this listener Q&A episode, I'm tackling some of your most thoughtful questions about biblical discernment, discipleship, and how to faithfully navigate today's cultural confusion. Together we'll discuss: Are butterflies, repeated numbers, and other "signs" really messages from God? H...

Is apologetics only for pastors and theologians? Not at all. In this conversation, Sarah Stonestreet explains why every Christian woman needs to know not only what she believes but why she believes it. Together, we discuss biblical womanhood, social media discipleship, feminism, identity, and how women can confidently navigate today's cultural challenges with biblical conviction and Christlike com...

The debate over women serving as pastors has reignited after the Southern Baptist Convention voted to clarify that the office of pastor is reserved for qualified men. Some see this as biblical faithfulness. Others see it as sexism. So what does Scripture actually teach? In this episode, I share how my own views changed after studying the Bible for myself, explain why I believe the office of pastor...

Shanda sits down with Rebecca Massengale to discuss her journey from identity confusion, addiction, same-sex attraction, and spiritual darkness to finding lasting freedom and purpose in Jesus Christ. Rebecca shares how God pursued her through years of brokenness, the lies she once believed about herself, and the biblical truths that transformed her life. We also discuss how Christians can faithful...

Is self-love biblical? After discovering a surprising verse in Proverbs 19:8, Shanda takes a deep dive into what Scripture really says about loving yourself. In a culture that constantly tells us to prioritize self-love, self-care, and self-acceptance, Christians must ask whether these messages align with God's Word. In this episode, Shanda explores the difference between cultural self-love and bi...

In this episode, I sit down with Rhonda Stoppe to discuss biblical parenting in a culture that challenges truth. We talk about discipling children in everyday life, helping kids develop discernment, raising sons with godly character, and finding freedom from the pressure to be a perfect parent. Rhonda also shares encouragement from Moms of the Bible , reminding us that our success as parents is no...

Marriage isn't built on grand gestures or perfect compatibility. It's built through shared values, healthy communication, intentional time together, conflict resolution, spiritual growth, and a commitment to keep showing up for one another year after year. In this episode, I discuss: • What newlyweds should focus on during the early years of marriage • Why expectations can make or break a relation...

In this episode, I sit down with Anina Swan to discuss her powerful true story of surviving abuse, uncovering traumatic amnesia, and helping bring a serial predator to justice. We talk about trauma, healing, forgiveness, and what it looks like to transform deep pain into purpose. Anina shares how courage, truth, and hope carried her through unimaginable circumstances and why her story matters for...

What do you expect from church—and what should your church biblically expect from you? In this episode, Shanda takes an honest look at consumerism within the American church and challenges believers to evaluate whether they approach church like a spiritual family or like a membership-based service built for personal convenience. From coffee shops and children's programs to worship preferences and...

What happens when motherhood shifts overnight from diapers and milestones to hospital stays, diagnoses, and relentless advocacy? In this deeply honest conversation, Shanda sits down with Brooke Lockett  to discuss the unseen realities of raising a medically complex child. Brooke shares how her son's diagnosis transformed her understanding of motherhood, forced her into the roles of researcher, neg...

Anxiety is one of the most common struggles in modern culture—but as Christians, how should we understand it? Is anxiety primarily a chemical imbalance, a spiritual battle, or something deeper rooted in how we think? In this episode, Shanda explores the growing anxiety epidemic through both cultural analysis and biblical truth. From therapy culture and emotionalism to renewing the mind through Scr...

In this episode, I sit down with Todd Hampson to talk about one of the most debated topics in Christian theology—the rapture. What does the Bible actually teach? How has culture distorted it? And why does it matter for how we live today? Todd brings clarity, biblical insight, and a grounded perspective to a topic that is often misunderstood and sensationalized. Check out Todd's books Find Shanda w...

In this episode of the Her Faith Inspires Podcast , we're tackling a question that hits at the heart of culture, morality, and truth: Why do different cultures disagree on what's right and wrong? This conversation was sparked by a text from my younger brother—who loves history, follows culture closely, and always asks thoughtful questions. He pointed out how standards have shifted over time: what...

What happens when we die—and are we truly prepared for what comes next? In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Philip DeCourcy to discuss his book Life After Life and the biblical reality of eternity. Together, we explore what Scripture teaches about heaven, hell, judgment, and the eternal destiny of every soul. In a culture that avoids the topic of death or redefines it through feelings and spec...

In this episode, Shanda shares a personal (and relatable!) story from a fitting room that sparked a deeper spiritual question: Do we really want to see ourselves as we are, or as we wish we were? Just like mirrors with different lighting can change how we look, we often try to "adjust the lighting" in our spiritual lives—surrounding ourselves with messages, influences, and even interpretations of...

Grandparents have a powerful, often overlooked role in shaping the faith of the next generation. In this episode, I sit down with Lori Wildenberg to talk about how grandparents can intentionally partner in the discipleship of their grandchildren. We discuss practical ways to build a lasting legacy of faith and why generational discipleship is part of God's design for the family. Get Lori's book: G...

What is worship—really? For many Christians, worship has been reduced to music on a Sunday morning. But is that what the Bible actually teaches? In this episode, we take a deeper look at what Scripture says about worship and how a biblical worldview shapes our understanding of it. From Genesis to Revelation, we trace the theme of worship and idolatry to see what God truly requires of His people. W...

Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus encountering women from very different backgrounds—some broken by sin, some weighed down by shame, and others overlooked by society. Yet in every encounter, Jesus responds not with condemnation, but with truth, compassion, and life-changing mercy. Tamar walks us through the stories of six women who met Jesus face to face and experienced His transforming grace....

Insecurity is something many women wrestle with, but what does Scripture actually say about it? In this episode, we explore how insecurity often reveals a deeper issue of self-focus. Looking at examples from the Bible, we'll see how people responded when God called them and how God answered their excuses. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt or feeling inadequate, this conversation will help r...

What should women's ministry actually produce? In this conversation with Cyndee Ownbey, we talk about moving beyond event-driven programming to real, discipleship-centered ministry. What are the red flags of a shallow women's ministry? What role should spiritually mature women play? And how do we move women from consuming content to becoming committed disciple-makers? If you're hungry for depth —...

Today we explore a growing trend among Christian women: approaching the Bible more for emotional comfort than for the knowledge of God. Why do we gravitate toward the "easier" books of the Bible and avoid the ones that require deeper study? Has church quietly become a place for therapy rather than transformation? And how has a worldview known as Moralistic Therapeutic Deism shaped what many Christ...

In this important conversation, I sit down with Cortney Donelson , author of Loving Them to Death , to talk about one of the most emotionally charged issues in our culture: love. What if the way culture defines love isn't actually loving? What if affirmation without truth is doing more harm than good? We unpack how "love" has been redefined to mean unconditional approval, why that definition falls...

"Love" is one of the most used—and most argued-about—words in our culture. With over 2.1 billion hashtags on Instagram and 76 million posts declaring "love is love," it's clear that everyone has a definition. But does God? Christians are often told we're "not loving enough" when we speak about God's design for marriage, the reality of biological sex, or the sanctity of life. We're reminded to "spe...

What happens when shame feels heavier than grace—and you're not sure God could really forgive that choice? In this powerful and hope-filled conversation, Shanda sits down with Brittany Poppe, Christian abortion recovery coach, pro-life speaker, and host of the globally ranked podcast Does God Forgive Abortion? . After carrying the weight of her own abortion for years, Brittany found true healing t...

How do we know if what we're walking through is a trial God is using to refine us—or a consequence of our own sin? In this episode, we take a biblical look at suffering, discernment, and the subtle danger of the comfort trap. We'll talk about why our desire for comfort can sometimes lead us to compromise, how Scripture helps us distinguish trials from consequences, and what God actually promises w...