Set Apart Podcast

If the title of this episode makes you shrink back from pressing play – just wait! Personal discipline doesn’t have to invoke the same emotions as a visit to the dentist. Rather, when enabled by the grace of God, godly discipline brings life, not misery and freedom, not bondage that is indispensable to our lives as Christian women. Give it a try, and hear how Leslie is learning to...

Have you ever felt that the standards of womanhood are too high for you to attain? From home decorating magazines, to the women around us that seem to “have it all together,” it’s all too easy to count the many ways that we don’t measure up. But God’s pattern for true womanhood is one that inspires and encourages us to a standard of excellence, fueled by the...

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s a great time to take a fresh look at our lives and evaluate if there are any spots of darkness that we’ve allowed to take up residence in our soul. In this podcast, as Leslie candidly discusses the dangers of dabbling in darkness and the clear instruction found in God’s Word, you’ll be encouraged in your pursuit of living wholehea...

It only takes a few minutes of watching the latest news update, or catching the tail-end of a reality TV show to realize that our culture has labeled respect toward authority figures as outdated and unnecessary.   Now, more than ever, our culture in desperate need of Christlike women of strength and honor! Leslie uncovers the spirit of the age and shows you how you can be on guard against a d...

Have you ever wondered how you can find your true identity or reach your full potential? In this new podcast episode, Leslie will walk you through the refreshing reality of what it looks like for your life to hidden in Christ – and what it means to identify yourself with the death, life, and resurrection of Jesus. You will quickly discover that the greatest question isn’t really, &ldqu...

A common concept buzzing around in women’s circles in Christianity today is learning to “forgive yourself.” Is there truth to this statement? And if so, how do we learn to forgive ourselves for past sin? In this new episode, Leslie uncovers the misunderstanding that the concept of “forgiving yourself” is rooted in and shares the freeing truth and practical application...

Join Leslie Ludy for a brand new Q&A episode in our Set Apart Relationships series. Leslie tackles challenging topics, like whether online dating is good or bad, how to act around a godly man you are attracted to, and what to do when you are tempted to lower your standards. As Christian women today feel an immense pressure to follow the path of the culture in relationships, it is imperative th...

If you’re ready to let go of lukewarm living, tune into this week’s podcast as Leslie traverses the challenging topic of “friendship with the world.” Many voices in our modern Christian culture promote the idea that we will best reach the lost world for Christ when we sidle up to the culture and befriend its passing whims. But what does God’s word state on the matter?...

Defeat doesn’t have to define your walk with Christ. As Leslie shares, victory is not often realized because the power of the Gospel is not fully grasped in our lives. Walk away from frustrated Christianity and learn the power of “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” In This Episode: Hear the inspiring story of Oswald Chamber’s spiritual transformation. Learn the difference b...

Counterfeit honesty has infiltrated our culture, telling us to just “be real.” Yet, Christ intended for us to walk in the light as He is in the light, using our words – whether written or spoken – to be filled with grace – not gossip, venting, or ranting. Leslie redefines the cultural view of honesty and replaces it with biblical examples of how to be honest...

Frustrated with the state of modern masculinity? In this episode, Leslie shares a surprise secret to encourage and motivate the men in your life towards a higher standard. Learn how to champion godly masculinity without criticizing or complaining, and begin to see positive change in the men around you! In This Episode, Leslie Shares: The importance of being a peace-maker and not a pot-stirrer in y...

For the first time on the Set Apart Girl Podcast, Leslie hosts a Q&A session on the topic of singleness. With questions submitted by young women desiring to live Christ-centered lives, Leslie shares biblical, thought-provoking replies.    In This Episode, Leslie Shares: A biblical response to single women interested in foster care and adoption A reflection on the great women of Chris...

Has doubt clouded your ability to see the faithfulness of God? Forsake trying to figure it out on your own, and instead rest in His unchanging nature. Renew your trust in the God of miracles as Leslie highlights stories and principles from her own life to remind you that the God who parted the Red Sea is the same God who is at work in your life! In This Episode, Leslie Shares: The importance of jo...

Are you stuck in comfort-zone Christianity?   Catch a vision for what it means to take risks for God!   Follow courageous saints like Sabina Wurmbrand, Elisabeth Elliot, and others, who hazarded their own lives to promote the Gospel rather than protect their own futures. Leslie contrasts historical Christian missionaries with the self-protective lifestyles so run rampant in the modern ch...

If you are following Christ, but still haunted by memories of a painful or sin-filled past, this episode will equip you with the tools you need in order to be set free from your past and press forward into the beautiful beginning God has planned for you! Getting past your past needn’t be confusing or complicated, rather the simple truths of God’s Word are straightforward and easy to be...

In this episode, Leslie tackles one of the most challenging questions that Christ-seeking women wrestle with – how do you confront sin in someone else’s life? With truth and love, Leslie shares three practical principles about living the kind of life that will cause others to be inspired to rise to a higher standard, and how to bring correction in the nature of Christ. In This Episode:...

How do you live set apart when others don’t seem to understand, or worse, when they mock you for standing up for Jesus Christ? In this Scripture-soaked episode, Leslie uses the Word of God to carefully navigate the waters of what reviling really is. Learn how to rejoice despite emotion and bless rather than harbor bitterness and resentment when you are mistreated for His name. In This Episod...

The times in which we live can be overwhelmingly bleak amidst the moral decline of our culture, but Spirit-empowered believers can effect true and lasting change – one soul at a time. In part two of  Standing for Truth , Leslie offers practicals on how to combat the darkness that threatens our generation. Tune in to hear about the impact one life can have when it’s fully given to...

Have you ever struggled to know how to boldly stand for Truth in the midst of our rapidly declining culture?    If have felt the social pressure to stay silent and allow the trendy, politically correct thinking of our day to rule, this episode will inspire you to rise up and become a virtuous valiant woman who is wiling to stand strong in Christ’s strength – for such a time a...

History proves that Christianity is not for the faint of heart! Whether you are in full-time ministry or just beginning a new walk with Christ, learn how to run the race with endurance by disciplining yourself in the art of spiritual fortitude. Leslie shares her own journey to spiritual strength and how you can improve the core of your walk with Christ in order to finish your course with joy!&nbsp...

Honoring parents and other authority figures has become an unpopular idea in today’s world. But what could happen if we as Christians chose to walk a different path and re-discover the lost art of godly honor?   This week, Leslie shares how the Lord revolutionized her relationship with her parents, and how you, too, can embrace the lost art of godly respect to see positive change with y...

In our non-stop world, chaos has become accepted - and even celebrated - among many Christians today.   But a careful study of Scripture and of creation reveals that God is a God of order, not chaos.   In this encouraging and practical episode, Leslie shares her vision for a well-ordered lifestyle that begins with a renovation of soul.   Peace, structure, and beauty aren’t jus...

In our self-focused society, the idea of “people-pleasing” has become something to be avoided at all costs.   Our culture tells us that unless we protect ourselves and put limits around serving others, we’ll end up burned-out and unhappy.   In this eye-opening episode, Leslie explores the real truth about what God’s Word says about people-pleasing (hint:   th...

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Feminine mystery is often an elusive concept, but it doesn’t have to be. In this straightforward episode, Leslie encourages you to embrace God’s pattern for feminine mystique. Grasp the beauty of true feminine mystery that doesn’t imitate the coy, shallow, flirtatious traditions of the world, and gain the practicals to make mystery work in your life as He intended!   In This...