Living Faithfully Fit with Tracy Balderach

How One Choice Can Change Everything Welcome to the Living Faithfully Fit Podcast with Tracy Balderach. Today we are stepping into a powerful truth woven through Second Samuel chapters eleven through fifteen. David made one choice that opened the door to consequences he never expected, and the ripple effects moved through his entire family. James 3:13-18 shows us why this happened. There is worldl...

We usually treat anxiety like an enemy — something to fight, suppress, or fix. But what if anxiety was never the problem? What if it’s actually an emotion God designed to move us toward prayer, courage, and purpose? 💭 Psalm 94:19 — “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” 💭 1 Peter 5:7 — “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” You’ll walk away from th...

Hey friend, are you tired of feeling tired? You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, Tracy gets real about fatigue and shares faith-fueled, practical ways to restore your energy, peace, and focus so you can feel like you again. From small nighttime routines that actually work to the natural peptide that’s transformed her sleep, you’ll walk away with simple shifts you ca...

This week’s episode dives into 2 Samuel 7 , where David wants to build a house for God—but God says no . It’s a story that reminds us that “following your heart” isn’t always the same as following God. Even Nathan, a prophet and God’s messenger, spoke too soon when he told David to go ahead with his plans before checking in with the Lord. And haven’t we all done that? Jumped ahead because somethin...

This week’s episode is a real and vulnerable look inside our family as we navigate the college decision process with our two oldest girls — and the spiritual lessons that have come from it. 💭 What started as conversations about college choices turned into a deep reminder that even our best intentions can drift off course when we stop inviting the Holy Spirit to lead. In this episode, Tracy shares...

As moms, we remember the days of being bone-tired from chasing toddlers, running up and down stairs, and never sitting still. But now, the exhaustion feels different. It’s emotional. It’s the weight of caring for our teens’ hearts, decisions, and futures — and trying to hold it all together while balancing our own lives. In this episode, Tracy shares how motherhood shifts from physical exhaustion...

Have you ever hit a wall as a mom — the kind where you wake up and realize you don’t even have the words to pray? That’s exactly where I found myself this fall after a hard, full summer of travel, parenting from the road, and walking through big things with my kids. In today’s episode, I share how God met me in that emptiness and reminded me of His incredible grace. Prayer is never about striving....

Forgiveness is one of those words that’s easy to say but so hard to live out. This week, I’m unpacking why forgiveness matters, what scripture teaches us, and how we can actually walk it out in real life. We’ll look at Jesus on the cross, the example of forgiveness we saw in recent headlines, and how God’s kindness is always drawing us toward repentance. If you’ve ever wrestled with bitterness, ca...

Have you ever prayed about something over and over—and still felt like God’s only answer was wait ? In today’s episode, I share a personal story about a prayer I’ve been bringing to the Lord for 2 ½ years. Along the way, I’ve seen little miracles, long stretches of silence, and a lot of waiting. Through it all, God has been teaching me what it really means to wait well. We’ll look at two powerful...

Have you ever wanted to rush ahead of God? To push doors open, speed up decisions, or grab control out of fear that you’ll miss your chance? In this episode, I share how God has been teaching me, through my daughters’ college process and the story of King Saul in 1 Samuel, to surrender my timing and trust His. From praying for God to change hearts, to recognizing how fear drives impulsive decision...

Welcome to The Living Faithfully Fit Podcast with Tracy Balderach. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how God meets us in our discouragement, why His blessings don’t depend on us having it all together, and how we can trust Him in the waiting. If you’re weary today, this episode is your reminder that God has not forgotten you. His blessings are already on the way — and the journey becomes so muc...

Welcome back! In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Tori Barnett for a heartfelt conversation about the excuses that often keep us isolated—and why saying yes to a faith-based small group can be life-changing. What We Cover So often, women hesitate to step into a faith-based small group. We name those hesitations out loud—like worrying “I don’t know enough about the Bible,” feeling like “I...

Welcome to the Living Faithfully Fit Podcast with Tracy Balderach. What if the strongest thing you could ever do is actually to look weak? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why meekness isn’t weakness—it’s one of the most powerful ways we can reflect Jesus in our daily lives. This summer has given me a whole new perspective on how choosing not to defend ourselves—whether in relationships, parent...

This week, I’m joined by someone I’ve respected and learned from for years—Melanie Mitro. We’ve both spent over a decade in the social selling space, but this conversation is not about strategy or sales... it’s about faith, boundaries, and the holy shift that happens when you stop chasing and start surrendering. Melanie opens up about the quiet nudges that drew her back to God’s Word, the practice...

Welcome to the Living Faithfully Fit Podcast with Tracy Balderach. It starts small. A casual comment. A curious question. A passing conversation that feels harmless… until it isn’t. In this episode, we’re digging into those subtle moments when “just talking” about someone crosses a line and becomes something that doesn’t reflect the heart of Jesus. We’ll talk about why our reactions matter just as...

This summer hasn’t been packed with clarity, but it has been full of prayer. In this short reflection episode, I’m sharing what God’s been teaching me through a season of open tabs, indecision, and simple choices that somehow became powerful turning points for our family. If you’ve been walking through a time where you don’t know what’s next, or you’re wondering if God even cares about the little...

This week’s episode is a vulnerable look at what happens when we pray… and wait. For five years, I watched one of my daughters face setback after setback in pursuit of a dream—while God worked behind the scenes shaping her confidence, character, and perseverance. It wasn’t just her story that was unfolding. God was using it to deepen my trust, fine-tune my ears to His voice, and teach me what it m...

Have you ever felt like you were just walking in circles? Like the prayers, the daily routines, the efforts to show up in your home or in your health aren’t adding up to anything? In today’s episode, we head into the book of Joshua to explore what the Israelites did after they crossed the Jordan and stood before the walls of Jericho. We’ll break down what obedience looks like when it doesn’t make...

In the wake of tragedy, personal burdens, and national heartbreak, today's episode asks the honest and raw question: Where is God in the storm? Whether you're walking through grief, overwhelmed by fear, or carrying hidden pain, I pray this conversation helps you experience the nearness of God—even in devastation. Together we’ll look at Moses, reflect on Deuteronomy 30–31, and explore how w...

In this episode, Tracy shares a throwback video of her then-4-year-old daughter negotiating (with all the toddler persistence in the world) for a ride-on tractor—asking why again and again when told no. That simple, funny moment opens the door to something deeper: As women, we never really stop asking why .  Why this diagnosis?  Why this financial stress?  Why this relationship strain?  Why is God...

If you’ve ever looked at your Bible and thought, “Where do I even begin?” —you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the story that sparked this conversation and why I finally committed to reading the Bible chronologically (not just cover to cover). You’ll hear how The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble has changed the way I read Scripture, how I finally found beauty in the books of Numbers and...

Hey friend 👋🏼 This episode is really personal. I prayed with a friend last week who’s facing something big and heavy—and what she said to me is still echoing in my heart. She told me she didn’t want to fight her battle with her own strength. She wanted to let light and love do the healing. And as I listened, I realized: she was choosing surrender over striving. That moment inspired this entire c...

Brandy Truex is more than a guest—she’s a longtime friend and one of the most joyful, faith-filled women I know. In today’s conversation, Brandy shares her powerful journey through a broken engagement, infertility, adoption, therapy, and deep inner healing. Her story is layered with truth, vulnerability, and the unmistakable evidence of God's hand at work. We talk about what it means to trust...

Today we’re unpacking how hormone shifts, stress, and the constant pull of social media may be impacting your mind, your mood, and even your ability to respond with grace. But this isn’t about shame—it’s about awareness. And with a few intentional shifts, you can scroll in a way that supports your peace, not steals it. We’ll explore how dopamine, cortisol, and judgment all connect in the digital a...

Welcome back to The Living Faithfully Fit Podcast ! Last week, we talked about what to do when the door is closed—how sometimes God isn’t turning us away, but asking us to go higher . This week, we’re going deeper into that same story in Mark 2… but with a new question: 👉 Who’s holding your mat? It’s not just the friends we surround ourselves with—it’s also the voices we follow, the content we co...