The Living with Margins Podcast

Life moves in seasons — and the transitions can be tough. In this final episode of Season 1, Christine shares four keys to help you thrive through every season of life: celebrating the joys, giving yourself grace in transitions, committing to keep growing, and journeying with God no matter where life takes you. Filled with personal stories and grounded in scripture (Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Joshua 1:9...

What does it actually mean to find your identity in Christ, and why does it matter so much? In episode 9, Christine Wood unpacks three practical ways that grounding your identity in God changes how you live: learning to rest without earning it, making mistakes without fearing rejection, and letting go of the pressure to keep everyone happy. With personal stories, a beautiful quote from Australian...

Bible reading is one of the most important spiritual disciplines we can have — but it's also one of the hardest habits to build and keep. In this episode, Christine shares 10 easy, practical ways to get the most out of your Bible reading, no matter what season of life you're in. From choosing the right plan and translation, to reading with a friend, taking notes, and letting go of guilt —...

Life isn't always hard because we're too busy — sometimes it's just genuinely heavy. In Episode 7, Christine speaks tenderly to three kinds of hard days: uncertainty and not knowing what to do, the weight of guilt and shame, and the bone-deep exhaustion of carrying too much for too long. Drawing on Matthew 11, Proverbs 3, Romans 8, and Psalm 23, this episode is a gentle reminder that J...

Does life feel heavier than usual right now? In this episode, Christine shares practical ways to stay grounded in stressful and uncertain times. From caring for your body and calming your environment to creating margin, staying connected, and finding peace in God, this conversation will encourage your heart and help you breathe again. Scriptures: John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3  00:00 Navigating Stress in...

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter but unsure where to begin? In this episode, Christine shares practical decluttering advice for busy women who want a calmer, more peaceful home. Learn where to start, where not to start, and how to build momentum with simple wins that make a real difference. If your home feels stressful or hard to manage, this episode will help you take the first step.

Do you ever feel stuck in cycles of overthinking or worry? In this episode, we explore what the Bible says about renewing your mind and how to do it in a simple, practical way. Based on Romans 12:2, I share three gentle steps to help you take captive your thoughts, replace worry with truth, and focus on what is good. If your mind feels busy or overwhelming, this episode will help guide you back to...

As Easter approaches, it’s easy to feel swept up in a world that is constantly changing—always updating, always shifting. But what if the most powerful truth of Easter is actually its unchanging message? In this short devotional reflection, I share a gentle reminder that while everything around us feels uncertain, Jesus remains the same—yesterday, today, and forever. He is our anchor in the middle...

Feeling overwhelmed by everything on your calendar? If you’re looking ahead at the coming weeks and feeling more dread than excitement, you’re not alone. So many busy women are carrying too much—too many commitments, too many expectations, and too much pressure to do it all. In this episode, I’m sharing three simple but powerful questions to help you lighten your load and create space for what mat...

Do you feel constantly busy, stretched thin, and like there’s never enough time for what truly matters? In this first episode of the  Living With Margins Podcast , Christine shares a gentle, biblical approach to creating space in your life for the things that matter most. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of busyness, exhaustion, and endless to-do lists, this episode will help you step back, refocus...