Erika Diaz-Castro, Bible Teacher, Christian Life Coach, Keynote Speaker

Her Renewed Strength | Bible Study, Christian Theology, Christian Women

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Welcome to Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! At HRS, we’re on a mission to get more women in the Word of God. Whether your struggle is to have time for Bible study or simply better understand what you read in God’s Word, this show will help you get in God’s Word and grow in your faith as a Christian woman. Hey, I’m Erika, your Jesus-loving Puerto Rican life coach! I’m passionate about God’s Word and I know, firsthand, the transformation that comes from investing time into a relationship with Jesus. I believe that the best way to live out your faith is to read your Bible, develop GOOD theology,...

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Erika Diaz-Castro, Bible Teacher, Christian Life Coach, Keynote Speaker

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Religion

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Jul 24, 2025

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145: Quarter 1 Recap and Reflection... PLUS Free Time Management System RESET Workshop! 04.04.2023

What’s up, sis!? Ya know I do a quarterly recap and reflection after every quarter; and in the same episode, I always do a workshop. SO! Today’s the day! I’m looking back at quarter 1 of this 2023 year to share what I had going on in my personal life and what went down inside of Her Renewed Strength Co. At the end of the episode, I’ll walk you through a little systems audit, so you can reset for q...

144: Can Fasting Improve Your Health? How & Why Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Women Should Start with Rekishia L McMillan 31.03.2023

Hey, Sis! Ever tried fasting? Whether you are new to fasting or well-acquainted with this spiritual discipline, today’s episode will help to answer the question: can fasting improve your health? I brought on my friend and sister-in-Christ, Rekishia L McMillan, to dig into this incredibly powerful practice. What is fasting? Why do anxious, overwhelmed Christian women benefit from implementing it? H...

143: 3 Ways My Favorite Time Management Tool Can Help You Boost Personal Productivity 28.03.2023

Hey, friend! There are a lot of tools out there that promise to help you with your productivity and time management. I revealed 3 of my favorites back in episode 129. Well, I want to highlight one of those today and teach you 3 ways to boost your personal productivity. By the end of this episode, I know you’ll be super curious about how you can start to improve your efficiency and save time, so gr...

142: Where To Find Your Joy When Life Is Hard... A Devotional Bible Study of Habakkuk Chapter 3 with Mary Reed 24.03.2023

What's up, friend? Today is the last recap episode in our three-part Bible Study series “Even If: a Study of Habakkuk'' by the Daily Grace Co. I and Mary are talking about where to find your joy when life is hard. So get ready to dig into God's word, and just be blessed by the conversation.  Featured Review: Calm in my day! "Erika brings my overwhelm into check with each episode! Must-listen to po...

141: Is There Something Wrong With You or Is It Time For A New Time Management System with Anna Dearmon Kornick 21.03.2023

Hey, friend! Today, I have a special treat for you - a conversation with Anna Dearmon Kornick. I had been planning this conversation since November, and finally, it's here! In our conversation, you will learn how to know your time management system needs a change, when to start a new one, and other amazing things including the need for rest, priorities, values, and boundaries. Her tips are practic...

140: Does God Care About Justice? A Devotional Bible Study of Habakkuk Chapter 2 with Mary Reed 17.03.2023

Hey, sista-friend!  Today, we are digging into chapter 2 in our study of Habakkuk, and we're answering the question, "Does God care about justice?" This is another conversation between me and Mary, our community manager. So grab your Bible, journal & pen, and get ready to take some notes because we dig into some really good stuff. I know that if you are either new to the faith or just not a believ...

139: Break Free From Your To-Do List By Doing This ONE Thing As An Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Woman! 14.03.2023

Hey, sister-friend! Can I be honest with you? To-do lists are just not optimal. That list often triggers anxiety or leads you into moments of overwhelm. I’ve been there and I do not want to live like that. I know you don’t either!! If you really want to be productive and have all your ducks in a row (and keep your marbles), then you actually need to do something different. I’m sharing the one thin...

138: If God Is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? A Devotional Bible Study of Habakkuk Chapter 1 with Mary Reed 10.03.2023

What's up, sister? "If God is good, why do bad things happen?" Does this question ever cross your mind? Or perhaps, a friend asks you this. Today, I am bringing on a special guest to answer the question. We have started the Bible study “Even If: a Study of Habakkuk” by the Daily Grace Co. and in this episode we are wrapping up the week with the recap and takeaways of chapter 1. I pray this blesses...

137: Did Your To-Do List Just Get Longer? 4 Steps To Handling Unexpected Tasks As An Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Woman! 07.03.2023

Have you ever started the day with an already long to-do list and realized you have more to do than when you started your day!? I always ask myself, “how did this task end up on my to-do list!?” Well, I’m going to break down ONE reason it ended up there and I’m going to walk you through a step-by-step process of how to handle that unexpected task as an anxious, overwhelmed Christian woman. Grab yo...

136: The #1 Way To Start To Implementing Rest As An Overwhelmed Christian Woman with Paige Bacani 03.03.2023

Hey, friends! We are starting our first study of the year on Monday, March 6th. Please head over to herrenewedstrength.com/community to join us as we dig into the book of Habbakuk for the next few weeks. Today, I have a treat for you. I sat with one of my dear friends, Paige Bacani, of Unabridged Faith . Paige is a follower of Christ, a wife & a mama! She teaches burnt-out, overwhelmed Christian w...

135: How Habit Stacking Can Effectively Boost Productivity and Reduce Overwhelm with Emily Nichols 28.02.2023

Hey! What's up, friend? Today, I have a special guest, and I am very excited about this conversation because Emily Nichols taught me about habit hacking. What is habit stacking? How does this boost productivity? How can this reduce overwhelm? Emily shed light on these questions. I hope you enjoy this conversation and take some time to think about the simple ways that she walks us through what habi...

Bonus Episode: LAST CHANCE TO GET FREE GROUP COACHING & SAVE $50! 22.02.2023

Introducing My Brand New Course!!! Get access to  On Heaven’s Timeline - a Christ-centered productivity playbook  to help you get more done, stop worrying about your schedule, and have time for what matters most…including REST.  This is a step-by-step time management framework that I created for you... Get access now >>> herrenewedstrength.com/course and you'll get a $50 off code AND a LIMITED TIM...

134: No Longer Anxious or Trapped By Her Schedule! Client Tell-All with Justine Kaneris 21.02.2023

What's up, y'all? Today. I’m sharing an interview with one of my clients, JUSTINE KANERIS, and getting down to the nitty-gritty about what it’s really like to work with me; what wins came out of our time together; and whether/not it was worth it. The cool thing is that the very framework I created for my brand new course,  On Heaven’s Timeline - a Christ-centered productivity playbook , is the ver...

133: Tried All The Time Management Tips, But Still Struggling? There’s Another Way! 20.02.2023

Hey, boo! I know you’ve tried all the time management tips and tricks, but still struggle. The struggle is real and I know it’s frustrating. There’s a way to stop the cycle of always being up against the clock and stressing about your schedule and to-do list. I’m going to tell you how, so put on your listening ears and let’s dig in! Featured Review:  Love this podcast!! "So glad I stumbled upon th...

132: How To Rest and Still Be Productive... A Short Bible Study Devotional Highlighting Jeremiah 17 17.02.2023

Hey, sis! You know that internal dialogue you have when you know you should REST, but feel like you can’t fall behind on your commitments… you can’t let this person down… you can’t take a day because the next day will be even more stressful. I know it well. Today, I’m going to share how to turn things around, so you CAN rest and remain productive. We’re turning to Jeremiah chapter 17 for this one,...

131: FREE WORKSHOP....PRODUCTIVITY BEYOND THE PLANNER, Details Inside! 14.02.2023

Welllllll, helloooooo! We are ONE DAY AWAY from my LIVE WORKSHOP, Productivity Beyond The Planner, which is going down TOMORROW. I’m giving you all the details, including who this is for, what you’re going to learn, and why you need to be there. So, if you have not yet registered or, if you’re new here and you have no idea what I’m talking about, this episode is ON TIME for you, sister. If you ARE...

130: Struggling to Spend Time With Jesus? # 1 Way to Find 30 Minutes With Jesus, Every Day, Even When You Have No Time! 10.02.2023

Heyyaaaaa! How many times have you thought, “I just need a few minutes to sit down and do Bible study?” or “I’ll get to Bible study later.” Yet, you never actually found those few minutes or you just didn’t get to spend time with Jesus. I hear yaaaa, sista! I've been there. We want to spend time with Jesus but life gets in the way. So the question is, "How do I find some time to be with Jesus even...

129: Looking For A Good Time Management Tool? My 3 Favorites Revealed! 07.02.2023

What's up, sista friend! If you’re searching for the right time management tools, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing my 3 favorite time management tools and why they’re essential to the system that keeps me productive. You’re going to want to take some notes, so grab a journal and a pen. Let’s go! Featured Review: So good! "You are doing incredible work! I love your show!" - znznnzjz - FR...

128: What Does Your Time Management Say About What You Treasure? A Short Devotional Bible Study of Matthew 6:21 03.02.2023

Have you ever heard that verse, “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also?” Well, I have this theory that this applies to how we manage ourselves within the 24 hours available to us each day. Today, I want to answer the question: What does your time management say about what you treasure? I’m doing that by walking through a short study of this powerful verse from Jesus’s Sermon on the...

127: Is Your Bible Study Time Affected By Your Schedule? My Favorite Scripture For Setting Boundaries Around Your Quiet Time 31.01.2023

Hey sista friends! Is your busy schedule affecting your Bible study time? I was reading through the responses we received from members of The Community and found a common theme was that time management was affecting the amount of time many of you are able to invest in your Bible study time. It reminded me that this is exactly why the Lord has me doing this work. So, how do we even start protecting...

126: From Lost & Silently Struggling To Confidently & Consistently Getting More Done Each Day! Client Testimonial with Mary Reed 27.01.2023

Today I’m sharing a conversation with one of my clients, MARY REED. Mary is the daughter of the KING, wife, mom, virtual assistant, and bookworm. She mustered up the courage to open up about her struggles before working with me and what it was like to move through my coaching model and framework; what wins came out of our time together; and whether/not it was worth it. Featured Review: Totally in...

125: Are You In A Losing Battle with Your Busy Schedule? The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Accomplished Everyday 24.01.2023

Hola friends! Raise your hand if you feel like your busy schedule is kicking your heiny. Listen, I know what that’s like to have one task or activity bleeding into the next…to have no downtime…no time to think…just go, go go. It’s really tiring and overwhelming, not to mention, super stressful. It also contributes to those feelings of anxiety and defeat because, despite your best efforts, you just...

124: Should You Feel Guilty About Setting Boundaries? 3 Verses That Reveal What God Says About Guilt 20.01.2023

Hey, friends! In our last episode, I shared 4 ways you can reduce your to-do list by 50% and one of those ways was to set boundaries. I gave you a permission slip to say no to others’ asking you to take on more; and even to yourself when it comes to being distracted. The thought of setting boundaries might trigger negative feelings for you and I want to be sensitive to that. So, today, I pose the...

123: Is Your To-Do List Taking Over Your Life? 4 Ways To Reduce Your To-Do List by 50% 17.01.2023

Hey, sis! Today I’m speaking to those of you who feel like your to-do list is taking over your life. I know that to-do lists are really helpful and they’re a very needed piece of our time management systems. However, they can also become little idols in our hearts. Why is that? Well, I think it’s because we worry so much about what we’ve yet to cross off those to-do lists. So much of the energy sp...

122: Do Your Time Management Efforts Lead To Profit or Poverty? A Short Devotional Bible Study on Proverbs 21:5 13.01.2023

Hey sista-friends! Do you work well under pressure? Do you think you do your best work when you procrastinate? I don’t know if you know this, sis, but sometimes, even the best plans fail to be executed effectively and STILL lead to last-minute efforts. So, today, I’m posing the question: when you actually walk out your plans, are your efforts profitable, or do they lead to poverty? I’ll turn to Pr...

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