The Woman Inspired Podcast

From the time I was little, at home and in school, I was taught to respect our country, be thankful for freedom, honor the flag, and proudly sing “God Bless the USA”. I still do that today. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about the importance of having internal freedom to follow the Lord’s call, and the responsibilities that come with that as well as the blessings and respons...

Family fallout is defined as estrangement from family members. Some of it is justified, some of it is not. But we shouldn’t be surprised or shocked by it, even if we’re hurt by it. In today’s episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re talking about the cultural epidemic of family fallout; why it’s happening, when it was predicted, and what, if anything, you can do about it or if you should even...

Did you know you were created to be a warrior? Ladies, if you’ve ever questioned your strength, worth, or ability to take up your armor and battle, then please tune in to this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast. We’re discussing the truth that the Bible tells us we were created to be warriors. No matter if your battle is career related, family, relationships, financial, physical or mental healt...

Are you just where God meant you to be? Unfortunately, many of us are so discontent with the season, the space, and the place we’re presently in, we stay distracted with thoughts of how to get out of where we are, instead of embracing where He’s put us. “Bloom where you’re planted” is an often-used saying when it comes to purpose, contentment, and staying encouraged on this journey. In this episod...

Have you ever been able to look at a time in your life and say, "Yep, that was God!" or does it come out more like, "Um, that was God?" "God appointments" or "divine appointments" are those unexpected, divinely, Godly-orchestrated encounters, situations, experiences, and moments in life that happen for a higher purpose and a heavenly reason. When life gets difficult, and the challenges seem TOO ch...

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast I'm talking about cleaning out the old files. You know what I mean? The old junk we let pile up in the back of our minds. The stuff that starts to decay and infect our thinking and our very lives. That's the season I'm in right now - understanding the necessity of processing things at the spiritual and emotional level so they don't start to pile up men...

“If you’re going to rob a convenience store, don’t forget the candy bar.” That’s the quirky title of the latest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast. Matthew 26:41 reminds us to pray so that we don’t enter into temptation. In this episode, I share about an incident I once witnessed where a man decided to rob a convenience store, but a last-minute temptation became his downfall. Filled with insigh...

Wisdom is defined as the ability to discern, good sense, and accumulated philosophical learning. When I think of wisdom, I can’t help but turn to the Bible, as well as think of people whose wisdom I miss -   like my Dad, my grandma, and others. Some who are still here on this earth, and some are already in heaven. As I was studying about wisdom this week, I remembered that when my grandma passed a...

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re discussing black sheep. I recently read a quote I love. It says: “Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior, was the black sheep in his own family, his community, and the church. So don’t fret if you feel the same way, just work to be more like Jesus and see the world through the eyes of a black sheep who now sits in white, at the right hand of the Fath...

How do you feel about forgiveness? You want others to forgive you, I’m sure –  we all do, right? How are you doing on the whole forgiving others part? It’s a tough one, isn’t it? Learning to offer up Christ-like forgiveness is not easy but we wouldn’t be asked, and actually commanded to do it, if it weren’t possible. In this episode of the woman inspired podcast, we’re talking about what forgivene...

One of my absolute favorite quotes is from Joseph Ratzinger. He said, “I have a mustard seed and I'm not afraid to use it.”  As they say; if you know, you know…But if you don’t know, then hopefully by the end of this new episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, you will fully know why I love that quote so much! You can tune into this episode by going straight to my podcast host, Podbean https://woma...

Thank God I am a reject! In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about rejection. Can it be a blessing? Absolutely. We don’t always see it that way, and in fact, it can hurt deeply. In this episode we’re talking about the pain of rejection and how it can sometimes be a blessing. Henry David Thoreau said, “If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every...

In days like today, we need to remember that those who want to know more about Jesus might ask questions we don’t readily have the answers to, but that doesn’t mean we should put them off or ignore them. It’s important that we do as 2 Timothy 4:2 says: “be prepared in season and out of season …with great patience and careful instruction.”  As a representative of the Body of Christ, it’s our job to...

What's in a name? Do you know what your name means? Was it given to you by your parents with purpose and meaning? Or was it given to you as a reminder of someone else dear to them, and in honor of another person? Most people are named after other family members, friends, movie characters, or famous people. Sometimes they are named after people in the Bible. But what about God? How is God named? Wh...

In the latest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about stubbornness. That’s a subject most of us can relate to. But the question is, does your stubbornness serve you well or have you become a slave to it? To tune into “Stubborn faith or just plain stubbornness?”  go to https://womaninspired.org/podcasts OR https://womaninspired.podbean.com/ For more encouragement, Biblical insight...

When you are weary, needing rest and feel as if no one could possibly understand, take heart because there have been many who have come before you who understand. They made it. They were brave. They were bold. They embraced their faith. And you can too. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re discussing more women in the Bible who had brave, bold faith. “The heart of Christ is not onl...

Choosing God in the face of fear This episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast is about the midwives from the Old Testament who dared to deceive the Pharaoh in order to stop the killing of Israelite babies. (Exodus 1) Through their example we get a clear picture of what a holy fear and awe of God is and how much more powerful it is than the fear of a bigoted, cruel, King. Through these midwives, it’s...

What does a strong woman of God look like? Defined muscles? Able to wrangle 7 kids, a job, and yard work all at the same time? Sometimes we think so. If you believe the pictures and posts of some influencers on social media, you’d believe that all women of God are readily filtered, photo-shopped, and exaggerated. You’d come to believe that a strong Godly woman is someone whose hair is perfect, and...

“When you fully submit to the Lord, your entire life becomes an act of praise.” – Vanessa Lynn Do you believe that? Do you believe that you can praise God through anything – before, during, and after the difficult times? I didn’t used to believe that but I know it to be true now. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re talking about “Before, during, and after –  a time-line for praise...

In this episode of the woman inspired podcast, we’re talking about Ecclesiastes and what I call,  Recycled faith. For more encouragement, Biblical insight, testimony, humor, and inspiration, tune in to The Woman Inspired Podcast! Please like, share, follow, and download. You can listen to this and all episodes by going to:  https://womaninspired.org/podcasts   OR searching for The Woman Inspired P...

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.” I couldn’t agree more. And in the newest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about what is seen and unseen, amazing, and outstanding about the creation around us and the One who is our Creator. For more encouragement, Biblical insight, testimony, humor, and inspiration, tune in to T...

One of my favorite quotes is, “I have a mustard seed, and I’m not afraid to use it,”…by John Ratzinger  Until recently, I didn’t think much about the actual mustard seed, except for the fact that it’s an itty, bitty little seed. Sometimes my faith has definitely been that small, and truthfully, even smaller than that. What I’ve discovered over the years is that the more I use my faith, the more it...

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, I'm answering questions, addressing comments, and laughing about criticism. Yes, it's that time of year when I address listener questions and comments. Thank you to everyone who asks questions, especially the Biblical and theological ones, but also the personal, philosophical, and the ridiculous. You are all appreciated.  Did your question or comment...

What is “quiet time” to you? In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, I'm answering listener questions about quiet time. Are you familiar with it? What does it mean to you? Why is it so important? Tune in to this episode as I share all the details, the humor, the seriousness, and the challenges of finding time for “quiet time.” For more encouragement, Biblical insight, testimony, humor, and...

Are you taking captive what you need to take captive? As everyone is making resolutions and goals for 2025, perhaps most of us need to set a goal of taking our thoughts captive. The great thing about learning to truly take our thoughts captive is that along with the thoughts come the fears, feelings, anxieties, and worries. When you learn to wrangle those thoughts, you have a better chance of wran...