Set Apart Podcast

Prayer is sacred communion with the God of the universe, yet how many times do we offer powerful, heartfelt petition before His throne as an outflow of that reality? If you find that your prayer times have grown stale or lackluster, this week’s episode casts a fresh vision for prayer and helpful practicals to equip you carry it out right where you are today. Filled with Scripture and burstin...

Is insecurity or isolation holding you back from making a difference in the lives of others? Join Leslie this week in discovering that making a lasting impact on others is best showcased when we get out of the way and invite Jesus to shine on the stage of our lives. Take three steps towards turning outward that you can do in any season or circumstance.

Feminism may be fashionable in our modern culture, but God’s liberating pattern for Christ-centered femininity is more counter-cultural and powerful than anything our society may proclaim. This week, Leslie unpacks what God’s Word says about bravehearted womanhood with examples of inspiring ladies in biblical history Together we’ll discover how, ultimately, it is our position in...

With a world in turmoil, it seems that everywhere we go, there is bait for worry. If you or others you know are struggling with fear and anxiety, this episode will equip you to to help others replace fear with an overcoming faith! Glean bedrock promises from God’s Word that will bolster your own soul with true courage as well as build up those around you.

At the moment, all of us are living in a topsy-turvy world. Large servings of fear are being dished out daily by the media, the Internet, and even by our own friends and family members.  The question is, how will we respond? Leslie answers that question and more, shareing how God’s way of walking through challenging times leads to triumph and victory. 

It’s easy to feel frustrated and helpless with the rampant sexual identity crisis that’s swirling about in our culture. This week, Leslie reminds us that before these issues can be addressed politically or socially, we must begin to address them in our own souls. Discover two biblical principles that will help you embrace God’s design for your femininity.

Just what does a godly guy find beautiful? If you’ve ever asked the question, you’ll definitely want to tune in this week as Leslie shares what a real godly shared about what he desires to see in a real godly girl. Catch a breathtaking vision for radiant femininity with twelve tips to true beauty … and see that the secret isn’t in beauty tips and tricks, but in remaining d...

God-given authority was never meant to be a hindrance to our lives but a tremendous help! While our culture has a growing disregard for respecting elders, parents, employers, and church and governmental leaders, Leslie shares a biblical perspective on honoring those God has placed in our lives that leads to blessing and protection. Catch this week’s episode and gain vision for how to be a wo...

Discover how to exchange fear for faith in any area of your life — whether you’re a new mom, your children are becoming more independent, or you’re gaining hope and vision for the future. Leslie shares inspiring stories from her own motherhood journey that will encourage you in any season of life and provides you with Christ-focused truth that can steady and silence the worries a...

Building a Truth-based home is about more than placing positive messages in our home decor. Leslie shares creative ways to build your home upon truth beginning with our mindset, and provides you with helpful tips that will spark creativity to transform your living space into a peaceful sanctuary that welcomes the presence of God each and every day.

What news would you love to receive this Christmas? In this episode, Leslie unpacks the truth that we actually have already received the best news that we could ever imagine; news that promises everlasting life and a life of true happiness. The world’s baubles and trinkets may provide a temporary thrill, but it is only Jesus, God’s Indescribable Gift, that truly satisfies. Tune in for...

Refresh your reading list for this year or next with this week’s episode! Leslie shares the most powerful reads that have strengthened her marriage. Browse the bookshelves of the Ludy library and be inspired by the principles tucked away in these Christ-focused books that can impact your own walk with Christ, marriage, or ministry! 

This week Leslie reflects on her 25th wedding anniversary and shares her top date night idea that has strengthened the spiritual foundation of her marriage. If you’re looking for fresh ways to grow spiritually together with your spouse, this episode will inspire you to set Christ at the center of your marriage now or prepare for a relationship that goes the distance.

The principle of sanctuary is more than finding the perfect holiday tablescape or having the perfect atmosphere for entertaining others. This week, Leslie uncovers the true reason for incorporating sanctuary into our hearts and homes — not just around the holidays but the whole year through.

The most wonderful time of the year is often bustling with parties and celebrations, but there are many who are walking into this season with a heavy heart. This poignant and heartfelt episode will make your spirits bright with its message of trusting God in hard seasons, and — most of all — of bringing forth beauty from ashes. Listen as Leslie shares pieces of her adoption story in ho...

Today Leslie answers the question, “Is triumphant Christianity possible?” Discover the stunning and beautiful truth that the   pattern of true Christianity is full of victory, triumph, and ardent devotion to the King of all kings. If you find yourself growing weary in your walk with Christ, this episode is a cup of cool water straight from the well of His Word!

When we embrace God’s pattern for raising children, it brings strength — not weakness — into our lives. This week, Leslie uncovers powerful Scriptural principles that proclaim the blessing, joy, and gift that children bring and shares helpful tips on how to smile through seasons of mothering young children. Whether you’re looking for fresh perspective in your present &ldquo...

Have you ever wondered how to cultivate heavenly radiance in your life? This week, Leslie answers your questions about physical beauty. Cultivating true beauty is more than a makeup routine or workout regimen. Authentic feminine loveliness is fostered within a surrendered heart. This episode hands you more than techniques, it hands you practical truth to take into your lifestyle.

This week Leslie answers popular questions surrounding purity that have been sent in from readers and listeners just like you! If you have ever found the subject of purity or relationships confusing, we encourage you to tune in for biblical perspective and helpful tips to bring breathtaking Christ-centered femininity into your everyday life.

Are you single and frustrated? Relationships can often be a painful subject. If time is eroding your contentment in Christ or you long to know how to encourage a fellow sister who is growing lonely along the narrow way, tune in as Leslie shares bolstering truth to ground our wayward emotions. For single women who worry that they have somehow “missed their chance” for love and happiness...

Whether you’re single or married, this week’s episode will give you a vision for a marriage that goes the distance! If you are looking to refresh your marriage or lay a strong foundation before you’re married, Leslie continues her two-part series on Keeping Your Marriage Strong with two key practicals that will sow spiritual strength into your relationship.

If marriage was designed to grow stronger and more beautiful over time, why is that trend not being reflected in the marriages around us? This week, Leslie answers that question by sharing two practical ways to strengthen your marriage and gain a vision for how to approach relationships selflessly rather than selfishly. Plus, we have an exciting announcement! Leslie will be hosting a Marriage and...

Is purity merely a line we’re not supposed to cross, a to-do list, or a sort of moral insurance policy that guarantees us certain rights for our lives? Leslie continues her two-part purity series by debunking some of the prevalent misconceptions of what purity is and points to the most important aspect of purity we can cultivate within our lives — inner purity. Discover the importance...

With moral decline and rumblings of confusion within the church today about what true purity is and isn’t, it is becoming vital that today’s Christian women have a personal and working knowledge of how purity is to be woven into the fabric of their own femininity. If you’ve thought that purity is a rules-based, oppressive formula, we encourage you to refresh your perspective in T...

Losing the insecurity battle? Withering from lack of purpose? Battling confusion? This week, Leslie shares the top struggles we face as women and the biblical solutions that truly set us free. Culture baits us into thinking that the modern times which we live are too progressive and advanced for the Word of God — when, in actuality, the opposite is true! Discover how the Bible provides us wi...