She Wrestles with God | Daily Devotional for Strong Women

This is episode is a replay for the LOVER GIRLS, the ones who want to be loved, chosen, and especially married so badly. But it's also for anyone coupled up, engaged, or married, as we all could use a reminder of what healthy pursuit actually looks like (which should never really end), and how to make sure you never forget who you are and WHOSE you are. Bible Verse: Proverbs 18 : 22 Show Notes...

You've been trying it your way for long enough, and clearly something isn't working... So, why not just try doing it God's way? In this episode, Giselle's longtime friend Alex Weber shares his journey of meeting and marrying his wife Jessica in LESS THAN A YEAR, wrestling with religion (and the temptations of the world) and his relationship with Jesus, and his miraculous turnaround...

This episode is for you if you feel like God has been calling you to something bigger, but you keep resisting the invitation because you just don't quite feel "ready" enough or equipped to really serve. Bring what you have and show up as you are, a CELEBRATION awaits you. Bible Verse: Matthew 14 : 18-19 (Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand) Show Notes: NIV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/47GF...

Someone hurt you -- maybe it was recent or maybe it was years or even decades ago -- and you can't help but to wish the absolute WORST on this person, quietly, privately, maybe even in prayer. This episode is all about God's favorite way to handle REVENGE (and it's probably not what you have in mind). Bible Verse: Jonah 4 : 2 Show Notes:  NIV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/47GFDR9 (This...

WE'RE ENGAGED! We'll save some of the details and open it up for questions in a future episode (so, pretty please, comment with your questions and keep us in your prayers), but today we're especially talking about THE SECTION OF THE BIBLE EVERY COUPLE SHOULD READ TOGETHER that redefined my vision for marriage and helped me to both raise my standards and surrender my heart in my season...

You're waiting until you sound smart enough, polished enough, READY enough to say the thing you know you need to say --maybe you're feeling a pull to speak up, have a conversation, or just to show up more as yourself. Well, you're not fooling anyone (especially not God). If you've shrinking, holding back, or letting perfectionism run your mouth, this is the episode for you. Bible V...

Whether you've just started your business, you've been at it for years, or you're still talking yourself into taking the leap from side hustle to full-time hustle, these are the Bible verses I always find myself coming back to, especially on days when I question everything (especially myself). If you're building something and wondering if God is actually in it with you, SAVE THIS O...

I have a confession to make... (Actually, I have SEVERAL... And maybe you have a few, too.) Because there's something wild that happens when you stop hiding the messy parts of your story, and when no one can use them against you anymore (especially you). This episode is your permission to stop performing and to release what you didn't even realize was weighing down your heart. Bible Verse:...

What if the thing you keep reaching for is the exact thing that's keeping you stuck? (The show, the scroll, the friend -- you already know which one it is.) Something you're consuming (or surrounding yourself or numbing yourself with) right now is quietly making you SICK. (You might even be tricking yourself into thinking it's GOOD for you.) If you've been wondering why you're...

You know those mornings where your body is BEGGING you to stay in bed -- not just because you're tired, but because getting up means facing another day? (Yeah. Those.) If you've been running on empty and losing sight of where God is working, this is the episode for you. Bible Verse: Psalm 46 : 5 Show Notes:  NIV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/47GFDR9 (This is NOT mine. Mine is SOLD OUT. But...

Something I posted recently BLEW UP -- and, let's just say, not everyone was clapping. Some of you were CHEERING. Most of you felt SEEN. And then, a small handful of very loud people on the internet had THOUGHTS. (And so did I.) Which really had me wrestling with these questions of self-doubt... Can you love God and still be messy? Can you stumble and STILL be walking with Him? Can you correct...

Have you ever had one of those mornings, where all you want to do is stay in bed, cry and just throw the whole day away? If so, you know how scary that can be -- because that spiral can turn into SOMETHING if you let it. But there's one thing you can do, before you reach for your phone or especially in between meetings -- and it'll change everything. If worry has been sitting on your chest...

When the ambitious woman enters her motherhood era, infertility, dating, marriage, jealousy, friendship -- WE GET INTO IT ALL with Amanda Nelson, hitting the "record" button and go even deeper on the private conversations these two dear friends have often. But the through-line in it all: DO NOT SETTLE FOR BARE MINIMUM EVER IN ANY OF IT. Show Notes: Follow Amanda Nelson - https://www.inst...

There's one prayer I've prayed that God answers EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. He will reply in 1-2 days, without fail. Which sounds great, except when the answer you get is not the answer you want. If you're looking for a sign of whether something or someone belongs in your life, this is the episode for you. Bible Verses: John 15: 1-2 Show Notes: NIV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/47GFDR9 (This i...

This one is for the high-performing, overachiever who is not quite getting what she wants -- whether that’s the promotion, the higher-caliber clients, or the recognition you know you've earned. We talk about what the Bible calls SHAMELESS AUDACITY and why you cannot afford to keep living under unspoken expectations. It’s time to get clear, get direct, and get persistent -- because if you want...

Happy Easter! Did you know Jesus appeared to women before anyone else? In this episode, we’re opening our eyes, minds, and hearts to the details, because to truly know, appreciate, and celebrate Easter, we must be willing to sit with ALL of it -- the beautiful, the bloody, the love, and the pain of the sacrifice, the crucifixion, and the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is RIS...

It turns out that, when you wrestle with God -- when you question, doubt, pushback, resist, or even rebel -- you're actually a lot closer to Him than you think. It's actually in those moments (and, especially, once you get to the other side of and overcome those moments) that a BLESSING is waiting for you. This episode is both a call up (and BIG HUG) to you and also a welcome and a reintro...

On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice, the betrayal, the humiliation, the agony, and the unimaginable pain of the crucifixion of Jesus. We also sit with one of the most difficult wrestles of our faith: FORGIVENESS. Bible Verse: Luke 23 : 34 Show Notes: NIV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/47GFDR9 (This is NOT mine. Mine is SOLD OUT. But this is the one Honey has.) Bible Tabs: https://amzn.to/4sf1h...

The Bible doesn't say much about dating, but it says plenty about a man's character, patterns, and the empty words that will waste your time if you let them. In this episode, we’re talking about the red flags Scripture actually does reveal, what they can teach us about discernment, and the type of man your future husband would never and should never be. Bible Verses: Ephesians 5 : 6-7 Show...

If church has ever made you feel left out or left behind, because you're single or divorced, this one is for you. My friend AJ and I talk about religious expectations that may be disconnecting you from the Lord, being more intentional with your relationship boundaries, and learning how to let God (and His grace and His timeline) be in full control. Show Notes: Follow AJ on Instagram - https://...

If prayer has become something you only reach for in emergencies, this episode is for you. We’re talking about what it looks like to stop taking prayer for granted and start bringing God into the everyday life (and especially business, brain, and body) areas you didn't think He belonged. Bible Verse: Ephesians 6 : 18 Show Notes: NIV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/47GFDR9 (This is NOT mine. Mine...

If you’re overwhelmed, over-responsible, carrying too much, and secretly resentful that everything seems to fall on you, this one will hit. (Business owners, team leaders, and mamas, I'm especially looking at YOU.) We’re talking about burnout, delegation, and the hard truth that trying to hold everything by yourself is not strength -- it’s stubborn, self-righteous, and unsustainable. Bible Ver...

This episode was inspired by a message I received from a girl in her "TRYING TO FIND A HUSBAND" era. This is especially for the single girls, but it’s also for anyone dating, engaged, or married who needs a reminder of who to look for, what healthy pursuit actually looks like, and how real love will truly find you. Bible Verse: Proverbs 18 : 22 Show Notes: NIV Study Bible: https://amzn.t...

If you’ve ever felt ashamed, disqualified, or weighed down by your past, this episode is for you. Jesus seeks to heal, restore, and renew, and He will never give up on you. Bible Verse: Mark 1 : 40-42 Show Notes: NIV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/47GFDR9 (This is NOT mine. Mine is SOLD OUT. But this is the one Honey has.) Bible Tabs: https://amzn.to/4sf1hDE Lead with Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/41...

The practice of MANIFESTING can help you prepare for and even attract exactly what you desire -- success, love, or even a very specific outcome. But in this episode, we unpack a deeper problem with manifestation that often gets overlooked. Bible Verse: Mark 11 : 24 Show Notes: NIV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/47GFDR9 (This is NOT mine. Mine is SOLD OUT. But this is the one Honey has.) Bible Tabs:...