The Joie Miller Podcast

If you want to please God, you have to understand God's assignment for your life! Join Pastor Joie Miller as she preaches from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 and shows you how to set goals that build the kingdom and honor God. You'll learn how to get clear on God's purpose for your life, follow your passions, engage your faith and take action.

God wants to set you free FROM some things, and He wants to set you free TO some things. Whether you feel free as a bird or you already can think of an area of your life that is keeping you bound, this episode is for you. God's will is for you to be free! Join me as we reveal the Elle Ministries theme of the year. We'll talk about the three mindsets that keep women bound up and the keys in the wor...

What do you do when it feels like you are justified to be bitter, angry, or even vengeful? We’ve all gone though circumstances where we felt like we were being treated unfairly. The good news is that God is not surprised, and he knows the whole side of the story. He is working everything out for your good! Today we’re going tot talk about the story of Joseph. He is a great example of how to stay i...

Have you ever wondered how to anchor your soul to Christ? In the natural, it’s easy to let your emotions lead you. When a relationship is struggling or you’re being treated unfairly at work, your natural tendency is to get angry and let that feeling guide your actions. That’s not the way Christ has called us to respond! The key to becoming a spiritually mature person is learning to allow your spir...

Are you tired of dealing with the same issues every year? You can learn how to have breakthrough in 2022! God made you for more than just struggling with the same issues. He made you to be an overcomer. We see this over and over in the Bible, especially in the life of King David. Today I'm sharing three things you can do to ensure that you have breakthroughs in every area of your life this year. Y...

Lately I have been doing a lot of shopping online! After I make my order, I wait with expectation for the package to arrive. I like to check the status online until it finally arrives on my doorstep! Maybe you’ve been experiencing the same kind of expectation. But have you been applying expectations to your goals? Goals are just acts of faith. When you set a goal, you’re not just asking God to ble...

How did your 2021 goals go? If your year doesn’t look the way you thought it would, don’t be discouraged! The enemy would love for you to give up and let him win. That is not going to be your story this year! In today’s podcast, I want to encourage you that God is still faithful, and if you don’t give up on yourself, he will make sure that you accomplish everything you set out to do this year.

Let’s be honest, did 2021 end the way you pictured? If not, don’t give up! The way you end one year is the way you will begin the next, and God wants to take you from victory to victory. God is not done with you and there is still time to see the dreams he gave you come to pass. In today’s podcast, I’ll show you how to make a comeback and change the course of the rest of this year.

When was the last time you really focused on thanking God for the blessings in your life? Sometimes we get so busy with life and with the amazing jobs and families the Lord has given us and we forget to give thanks! Then we feel overwhelmed, discontent, and unfulfilled. But when we give remember to give thanks, grace is released for our lives! Choose to be thankful in everything, and watch how the...

You are destined for greatness! This week’s episode features our special guest speaker, Sarah Nuse, from last week’s chick church. Sarah is the founder of Tippi Toes dance studios, and she brings a powerful word on how to structure your life to carry the greatness God has for you.

What holds you back from doing what God has called you to do? Often, we hesitate to do what God wants us to do because we lack faith in ourselves, in him, or in others. But remember, you only need a little bit of faith to see a miracle! Today we're going to be talking about three situations where you need to just stick to it. Don't give up! Other people are waiting on you to step into your ca...

I'm often asked by both young moms and women in business what books I recommend. Today on the Joie Miller Podcast I’m sharing a glimpse into the book No More Excuses by Brian Tracy.  While it is a business book, Brian also talks a lot about the value of self-discipline and how to structure your life to achieve your goals. Whether your goal is to move up the corporate ladder, start your own bu...

Have you ever wondered how you could go through a valley when you believed in God? the Bible tells us that in this world we will have trouble. It is inevitable! It’s not a sign of a lack of faith. In fact, the valley can be the very thing God uses to propel your faith to the next level. Today we’re talking about how to move through the different challenges we face in life by leaning into God.

Do you ever feel like God is being silent? Or like God has forgotten about you? I can promise you that God has a plan for your life, and He is always working everything together for your good. Today, we're going to look at the life of Hagar. She was a servant who was being treated unfairly by her master, and yet God appeared to her and said, "Hagar, I see you." We'll talk about why you can know th...

There is a process to get you to the promise! God has amazing things in store for your life, but, just as in the life of Jacob, there is a process that you have to go through to refine you and prepare you for your purpose and promise. Lean into the process and watch how God will transform your character and prepare you for your calling!

If you want to do everything God called you to do, you have to recognize the areas where toxicity may be leaking into your life. While you may not recognize it initially, toxic things will wear away at your health, influence, and your relationship with God and with others. Today, we’ll talk about four types of toxicity: toxic thinking, toxic emotions, toxic relationships, and toxic habits. As you...

Everyone wants to find someone to blame when things go wrong, but placing blame will keep you from growing and progressing. Today, I want to talk to you about choosing victory over victimhood. When you choose victory, you will choose to be defined by the Lord, not by what others say about you, your trauma, or circumstances. You may feel like it is impossible to forgive or move on, but remember tha...

Do you feel like God is calling you into a new season? In order to make room for God wants to do in your life, you have to stretch! While stretching is uncomfortable it does not break you; it produces growth! When you submit to the process and choose to stretch, you’re saying that you want to accommodate the increase God wants to give you. In today's episode, I'll share with you three ways that yo...

The Bible is clear that God’s presence can only flow where there is unity. If we want to see God’s presence on display, we have to shut down gossip! Still, it’s easy to feel like you have a right to know what is going on in other people’s lives because of the way our society works. We have reality TV shows, influencers giving you up to the minute updates on their daily routine. But remember, what...

The body of Christ should be an example to the world of how healthy relationships should work. So why do our relationships still sometimes look just as broken as the world's? Many issues in our relationships come from projecting our own thoughts, feelings, and insecurities onto other people. Today I'm sharing three questions you should be asking yourself to improve your self awareness and safeguar...

What would it take to make your home more peaceful and eliminate stress? The answer may be more simple than you think! So much of our stress is caused by busyness. And when we are so busy that we cannot get everything done in a day, we limit how God can move in our lives. Today we're talking about the spiritual principle of time management. I'll show you eight ways that I use my planner to improve...

Do you ever feel like you’re not sure what your purpose is? Or maybe you know your purpose, but fulfilling it seems overwhelming? People tend to overcomplicate what it means to follow God’s purpose for their lives. Simply put, it is doing the things God created you to do in a way that makes the world better and brighter. In today’s podcast, I’m sharing seven ways you can discover your purpose and...

Did you know that you can grow your spirit the same way that you can grow your physical muscles? In the time that we are living in, you have to have your faith muscles ready to go! God has already given you. everything you need to overcome the world through Jesus Christ. The question is if you are going to tap into his strength or rely on your own. Today, we'll talk about how you can evaluate your...

What does it mean to live a life of faith? This week Evangelist Carolyn and I are answering your questions about faith, family, purpose, and moving forward. You'll hear some of our personal testimonies as we share what it's like to walk the walk of Faith in your day-to-day life. God wants to see you thriving and living a life of peace, joy, and prosperity. And through Jesus, you have the power and...

God loves you and wants your life to align with the vision He has always had for you. Listen as I teach you how to see the vision, and create the life you love today!