The Woman Inspired Podcast

Feeling like you’re buried under boxes, packages and tags? Too many holiday treats on your counter and headed toward you tummy? The Christmas season can make us feel overwhelmed rather than comforted. It can make us feel full of cookies, pies, and pastries instead of filled with the love that comes with a celebration of the birth of Christ. But hold on – because there’s hope. You CAN get in the tr...

‘Tis the season of hopefulness and living in joyful expectation. What can you do if you feel you’ve lost your hope? We're talking about hope in this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast. What is it? Why is it important? And how can you get it back if you think you’ve lost it? Tune in to this episode for hope-filled wisdom, Biblical principles, humor, and inspiration. For more encouragement, Bibli...

“We make a living by what we make; we make a life by what we give.” (Winston Churchill) Have you been making a life Jesus would be proud of? Have you given to “the least of these”? Perhaps you feel as if you have nothing to give. We’re all called to give and told in Matthew 25 just what Jesus expects of us, and in this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about how we treat “the lea...

For a long time I felt as if so much of the world had lost the ability to have compassion. I mean, look around and we constantly see jaded, evil-minded, self-centered people who don’t seem to have a care in the world except for caring for themselves, and gaining whatever amount of money, thing, or popularity could be had here on earth. But in the wake of hurricanes, tornadoes, people being hungry...

DL Moody said, “Where one man reads the Bible, a hundred read you and me. “ Reading this quote was like having cold water splashed in my face. What are people reading when they see me, speak to me, hear me talk? The reality that others can see, and know the Word of God through someone else, and come to know Him through seeing us live as a witness to Him and the truth of the Word of God, ignites in...

In this week’s episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast titled, “Cut it out”, we’re talking about the things that God calls us to cut out, cut off, and prune back so we can grow and bear fruit. "Like pruning a vine, God may ask you to cut away parts of your life that are not nourishing your spiritual growth." -unknown With a focus on Biblical principles, testimony and life application, this episode i...

Do you ever have a difficult time taking your thoughts captive? Unsure how to tackle those thoughts, hold them captive, and then demolish them? In the latest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’ve got the tips, tricks, and Biblical principles to help you wrangle those thoughts and shine the light on the truth of the lies you might be believing. “A Battle Plan – Taking Your Thoughts Captive”...

Today’s episode is titled, “Thriving in the midst of the storms”. Yes, thriving - not just surviving. In order to thrive, you must first survive but beyond survival mode, beyond the gut instinct to hold on for dear life, hunker down or protect yourself, a spiritual longing to pray the storm doesn’t take you out usually kicks in. Somewhere in there is a place where we can thrive amid the storms, no...

Have you ever had a season where you felt lazy? You just got to a point where you were too tired, too overwhelmed, too everything to just get up and do the To-do list? Oh, I have…yet even through lazy times, God has taught me some amazing lessons. Now I just have to make sure I’m not too lazy to apply them! In the latest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast titled, “Lessons in Laziness” we’re tal...

Have you ever had a difficult time making a decision? I used to worry myself over every little decision I had to make…everything from what to order on a menu to where to go shopping for groceries. I was a worry-wart of the worst kind. (Say that ten times fast.) Over the years, through great counsel, Biblical principles, and much trial and error, I’ve learned that making decisions, big or small, do...

Have you ever tried to do the right thing, only to realize later that you probably went about it the wrong way? Sometimes it takes us learning the same lesson over and over again before it sticks; especially when it comes to trying to help others. In our care, concern, and passion, sometimes we go about giving that help in the wrong way, making the situation worse. In this episode of The Woman Ins...

I heard a quote not long ago that resonated with me. “You know wisdom has settled into your soul when you can be confronted with just about anything and never lose your cool.” – anonymous In today’s culture, losing your cool isn’t just the norm; in some ways, it’s even glorified. Losing your cool means losing composure and letting anger get the best of you. We all do it. None of us can escape it b...

“God’s not done with you yet!” Have you ever felt like God’s forgotten you? Or as if everything you felt called to do amounted to little or nothing? Perhaps you’ve felt under-appreciated, ignored, or dismissed for how you’ve tried to serve the Lord, and help others. If so, you’re not alone. But take heart because the Bible has something to say about that. The work you’re doing is not your work, it...

In the latest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about how unforgiveness affects your health. Science has caught up with what the Bible already told us, we should forgive! Karen Swartz, MD. Director of the Mood Disorders Adult Consultation Clinic at The Johns Hopkins hospital is quoted on the Johns Hopkins website as saying, “Research determined that there is an enormous physical...

The Woman Inspired Podcast is back after a brief summer vacation break. In this episode we’re talking about having faith and leaning on God come what may…having an “it is well with my soul” attitude even in the midst of pain, frustration, and difficult times. Do you lean into your faith come what may? Or do you only lean in after you’ve tried everything else the world has to offer? In this episode...

Do you believe that Jesus is the Way Maker? I do. I love the lyrics from the song Way Maker. "You are Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper Light in the darkness My God, that is who You are" (If you know that song you’re singing it now, aren’t you? J) In this week’s episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about the Way Maker. “Are you getting in the way of the Way Maker?” leads us...

In the newest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re asking the question…Are you running on empty? So many of us are, right? What can you do about it? In this episode we’re discussing the unhealthy quick-fix fuels so many of us use to fuel ourselves up, and what the alternatives are to them. If you’re looking to stop the feeling of emptiness you get because of running from one thing to the ne...

Today’s episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast is titled “Do something kind today”. But how do you go about doing that? True kindness isn’t just a thought, nor is it just an action. It extends from the inside out. What does kindness look like and what does the Bible say about true kindness? In this episode, we’ll discuss the true meaning of kindness. The Woman Inspired Podcast is filled with storie...

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast Karen is tackling MORE listener questions and comments. This episode has Biblical questions, opinions. humor, and a tad bit of the random. For an entertaining and faith-based worldview, tune in anytime via Podbean, Apple, Audible, iHeart, Podvine, and more. OR hop out to https://womaninspired.org/podcasts for all the links and details. Don't forget to...

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast Karen is tackling the latest listener questions and comments. This episode has everything from the hilarious to the mundane, to questions about traditional women's values to thoughts about AI.  For an entertaining and faith-based worldview, tune in anytime via Podbean, Apple, Audible, iHeart, Podvine, and more. OR hop out to https://womaninspired.org/p...

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free, and then to find out the prisoner was you.” This quote by Lewis B. Smedes is far truer than some people can imagine. For those who have held on to unforgiveness for many years, the side-effects of it are toxic. Releasing unforgiveness and learning to embrace forgiveness of others and ourselves takes work but it’s a labor of love when you realize that you’re s...

C.S. Lewis said, “To be Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." Choosing Christ-like forgiveness doesn’t mean we have to die on a cross. In fact, we don’t have to do that to forgive others. Jesus did that for us. We were called to “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32...

Are you prepared for the storms in life? It’s sometimes easier and more satisfying to grab extra candles, stock up on shelf stable foods and fuel up the generator than it is to be spiritually, mentally, and emotionally prepared. Putting our hands on tangible things makes us feel prepared. But are you truly prepared for whatever might come your way if you’re not well rooted and grounded in faith? I...

 “Without forgiveness, a human’s life is governed by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.” - Robert Assagioli In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about forgiveness and what happens when we don’t give it. Are you stuck in an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation due to holding on to unforgiveness, either for yourself or someone else? Tune in to this episode...

This week’s podcast is about elevating our faith and our hope so our eyes are fixed on Jesus. Tune in for encouragement to stay the course and run the race marked out for you, with greater vision, wisdom and focus! With testimony, stories, scripture and humor, this episode is sure to inspired you. To tune into this and every episode, go to womaninspired.com OR search for The Woman Inspired Podcast...