The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

Despite what cruel and convincing lies shame tries to tell you ... there is never a moment in time when you are too far gone to be touched by the redemption of Jesus. In this episode, pulling from examples in the Gospel of John, author Morgan Krueger reminds of the free, purpose-filled life Jesus purchased for us. If you've been feeling weighed down by the weight of your past or crumbling under th...

Have you ever found yourself asking God “why”? Friend, you’re not alone. We all face situations — in our families, in our faith, in our friend groups — that sometimes have us questioning whether God’s plans really are good. But remember this: Even when things seem unfixable or unusable, God is still at work, and He will give you what you need to make it through. This conversation includes mom, wif...

Did you know that only one-third of those who struggle with mental health are getting support from a licensed professional?  When you walk through a difficult season or support a loved one through theirs, it can be challenging to admit you don’t feel equipped to handle it. But the truth is trying to fix it is actually not what people need the most.  In this new conversation with professional couns...

One of the most challenging parts of trusting God is when He allows something to be a part of our stories that we don't understand or don't want to be true. Thankfully, in these moments, we can trace God's faithfulness to us in the past. We can surround ourselves with good Christian friends who will help us believe in the goodness of God. We can lean on the Holy Spirit to give us discernment for m...

Having your trust broken may be life-altering. But it doesn’t have to be life-ruining. In this episode, you can listen to Lysa TerKeurst read a chapter from her new book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment. Related Resources: Trying to control the uncontrollable breeds chaos. Surrende...

One of the hardest part of trusting God is leaving room for the mystery of God. How can we continue to faithfully follow Him when we are struggling to see evidence of His goodness in our story? In this episode, Lysa TerKeurst discusses the truths inside her new book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don't, with her friend Brittany Sjogren. Related Resources: We don’t have to let the one who broke our tr...

Have you ever felt like you were stuck in your current season of life while everyone around you was moving forward? Maybe you’re still praying for a future husband while all of your friends are married. Or there's a goal or dream you've been working toward for a long time, but you've hit so many roadblocks. Or maybe you just moved to a new city, and you're trying to figure out who your new people...

As Christians, how can we balance living purposefully while we're here on earth with the reality that this world is not our forever home? Today's episode is part of an ongoing series titled "Ask a Theologian" — conversations with Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Content Manager for Lysa TerKeurst, Shae Hill. This episode also includes special guest...

Have you ever felt invisible? Maybe you’ve been underestimated or overlooked and you've questioned if anyone really sees you.  You’re not alone.  When facing hidden seasons, we can either get frustrated and give up or take a breath and ask ourselves: Is God’s attention enough to carry me through?  In this new conversation with Dr. Alicia Britt Chole, we learn that the way God grows us doesn’t have...

Conflict can hurt. So how do we handle it in a holy, God-honoring way? We're excited to share a practical, biblically based teaching from our friend and author Donna Jones, where you'll discover three tools you can apply to your next difficult conversation. Pro tip: Write down Donna's tools in the Notes app on your phone so they're available for quick reference when you need them! Related Resource...

You can do all things for Jesus and in His name. But without closeness to the One who empowers you to do great things, are you missing out on truly knowing Him? If you're feeling worn down by the weight of your assignment, maybe it's because it was never meant to be something you carried in the first place. But how do you know? It comes through intimacy with our Savior. Join our friend Gloria Uman...

As we're reading the Bible, we often come across miraculous stories and events: Jesus walking on water, Daniel surviving the lions' den, Moses seeing a burning bush, and so much more. But were these events one-time instances? Does God still perform miracles and supernatural acts like this today? Today's episode is part of an ongoing series titled "Ask a Theologian" — conversations with Proverbs 31...

"One of the hardest parts of faith is learning to trust God with the pieces of life when there is no peace." — Lauren Fortenberry When life's stresses and storms happen, it's easy to give up hope. In today's episode, Lauren Fortenberry shares about walking through her own storm a few years ago — losing her father to cancer. On the verge of giving up hope, Lauren challenged herself to go back to th...

There are inescapable aspects of life we all wrestle through: We have less control than we want, more anxiety than we're comfortable with, and just enough insecurity to continually remind us of our shortcomings. Is it possible to really experience peace when our circumstances aren't peaceful? In this Q&A conversation, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Lysa TerKeurst discuss the power of humility and how...

We have to make so many decisions every day, both big and small. But sometimes the influx of choices to be made can be so overwhelming that we feel paralyzed. Is this the right move? Did I really hear from God on this? What if I make the wrong choice? Today's episode is part of an ongoing series titled "Ask a Theologian" — conversations with Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research...

How often do we almost take a step of faith ... only to stop short of what we're asked to do because we don't feel equipped? We don't feel like we've had enough time to prepare. We don't see how our gifts align with the assignment.  Someone else is already doing it. In today's episode, author and podcaster Rachel G. Scott shows us how we should respond to God's unique calling for our lives in each...

How can life be so full yet sometimes feel so empty at the same time? It could be we're missing out on where true fullness comes from. In this episode, join us for a conversation with singer-songwriter and author Ellie Holcomb as she walks us through Psalm 119. She shares her personal journey of memorizing Scripture and the transformative power it has had in her life and offers practical tips for...

Does life sometimes feel so  ... ordinary? When our to-dos consume us and we find ourselves in a never-ending cycle of cleaning, caring for our people, and probably not taking enough care of ourselves, we wonder, Is there more? We look at women in the Bible like Mary, Ruth and Hagar, and it's easy to see the significance of their lives and feel like we're missing out. But in today's episode, Dr. N...

What do you want to be known for?   That question can feel daunting and overwhelming to think about, but as followers of Jesus, we have an opportunity to leave a legacy that impacts the next generation. But how? On this episode, our friend and author Bianca Juarez Olthoff teaches us how to live "poured out" for the sake of others. You'll learn how small steps of daily obedience really make all the...

"Feelings aren't meant to be fixed; they are meant to be felt." — Jennie Allen We've got a special treat for you on this episode! Our friend and author Jennie Allen and Lysa TerKeurst sit down for a conversation about Jennie's new book, Untangle Your Emotions , and they get REAL about their own emotions! As they get honest about what they are currently learning, they also give us biblical and prac...

It's easy to follow God when it feels good or it's easy for us. But what about when it gets harder? When we get nervous or resistant to it? How do we stay faithful in what God has called us to do? On this episode, we are joined by missionary and podcaster Rachael Groll as she walks us through a teaching on the two parts of obedience. You'll have a better understanding of how taking steps of faith...

Do you ever find yourself stuck in the same patterns, especially when you begin to make healthy progress? We do too. Join our podcast host, Kaley Olson, and Proverbs 31 Ministries staff members Melissa Taylor and Kendra LeGrand for an honest conversation about how being stuck can actually be a gift of self-awareness from the Holy Spirit ... We just have to lean in. Related Resources: Join our bran...

There's a lot of pressure as women to do it all and to do it all well. On the outside, we like to have it all together. But what does life look like when no one is watching? Does it look like our life is falling apart? How are we supposed to live in a way that honors God but at the same time rest? On this episode, you'll get to learn from our friend and Proverbs 31 staff member Taylor Stuart as sh...

No one is perfect ... Yet so many of us try to be! But God has better for us than the exhausted pace we’ve been running at, and it begins with bowing low in humility.   Today's episode is part of an ongoing series titled "Ask a Theologian" — conversations with Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Content Manager for Lysa TerKeurst, Shae Hill. In every...

I just can't keep doing this! If you have ever found yourself feeling this way, we've been there. That's why we have our friend Jennifer Dukes Lee on this episode talk about how crucial it is to be honest with God during difficult seasons of life. Through her own experiences of relying on God through challenging times, Jennifer emphasizes the need for both vulnerability and community. Learn about...