Wifey Wednesdays

This episode of Wifey Wednesdays is about the nearly anonymous women in scripture known as Zelophehad’s daughters. These five powerful women speak up for themselves and for their father’s reputation, but ultimately are able to be a part of a bigger story: that God is not a respecter of persons and will always act in perfect justice.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks at the disturbing account of Lot’s daughters and what we can learn about what fear does to us. This episode has many horrific details and yet, there is such a beautiful redemptive picture given in scripture. This episode highlights God’s faithfulness to redeem even in the midst of our most chaotic mess-making.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode of Wifey Wednesdays is all about Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus. What can we learn from the encounter she and her sister have with Jesus? Why is there power in sitting at the feet of Jesus? This episode explores these questions and more. Be sure to check out the link below for The Light Network conference. https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

Emily is exploring the theme of Powerful Women on this season of Wifey Wednesdays. Today, the Old Testament woman discussed is a notable negative example. Gomer shows us many things, including how dangerous it can be to seek attention from those that have no business giving you attention. Be sure to check out the link below for The Light Network conference. https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference ★...

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily examines the two prayers of Hannah found in 1 Samuel. This episode is intended to help us in our prayer lives, challenging us to think less about ourselves and more about praising God. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The latest episode of Wifey Wednesdays focuses on the matriarch Sarah, whose bad advice has lasting consequences. While her life must have been filled with struggle and stress, the choices made around the promise of a child show a lack of trust in God’s timing and just how powerful the advice of a wife can be. May this episode help us all consider and weigh our words and opinions before speaking....

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks at a familiar Old Testament woman, Rahab. Though most notable for her sinful choices before meeting two spies from the camp of Israel, Rahab has much to teach us about the power of belief. This episode even touches on the notable lie that Rahab tells in order to save the spies from Jericho’s king.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The newest season of Wifey Wednesdays kicks off with a study of Athaliah, a powerful Old Testament queen who ruled with wickedness in her heart and cruelty towards her family members. Throughout the season, Emily will be looking at different powerful examples in Scripture, sometimes positive and sometimes negative, to see how our lives can be challenged to change and be molded into the image of Je...

The season finale has finally arrived for Wifey Wednesdays season 21. Having spent two seasons overviewing the Old Testament, Emily wraps up the season by looking at the remnant’s return to the Promised Land. Having survived captivity, God’s people are brought back in waves to rebuild the temple, the walls, and ultimately, their knowledge of God and their obedience to Him. ★ Support this podcast o...

This episode of Wifey Wednesdays focuses on the time of the prophets in our Old Testament history. While there was an entire episode dedicated to Elijah, this episode is intended to overview the work of all of the prophets and ultimately showcase how they were pointing to Jesus.  Giving bits and pieces of detail about some of the prophets, Emily directs the listener’s attention to the blessing we...

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses 1 Kings 17-19, as the great prophet Elijah comes onto the scene. From there, listeners are encouraged to examine their own lives and realize how deeply God cares for us and is with us in good times and bad. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses some of the kings of the northern tribes of Israel that get very little in terms of verses, but receive very much in terms of punishment. There are many lessons to be learned from these unfaithful kings, and seeking to apply them to our lives will, hopefully, lead us closer to the heart of God and spare us from the humiliation that they incurred...

Looking into the life of Judah’s faithful King Asa, we can be encouraged that our own faithfulness is not dependent upon that of our parents. While his grandfather, Rehoboam, and his father, Abijam, were unfaithful kings, Asa broke away from their negative example. He even went so far as to remove his own grandmother from a position of power so that he could be faithful to the Lord.  There are man...

This episode of Wifey Wednesdays continues through the Old Testament as we seek to apply the truths of God’s word to our lives today.  In 1 Kings 14, King Rehoboam is facing a familiar enemy. This episode explores why this enemy has been allowed back into the lives of the tribe of Judah and how we might be able to keep ourselves from our enemy’s advances by heeding the words of Rehoboam’s father,...

This episode of Wifey Wednesdays continues in the life of King Jeroboam, the first king of the northern tribe of Israel after the great divide. Unfortunately, Jeroboam continues down the path of following his own desires instead of following God, and this episode explores the message he is given from God’s prophet Ahijah. This news is going to be awful and affect everyone in Jeroboam’s family. And...

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks at the moment the kingdom of Israel divides. Both Rehoboam and Jeroboam take counsel from others that ends up having devastating consequences. Upon examination of the hearts and attitudes of these kings, there are many applications to be made for Christians today about egotism, fearfulness, and echo chambers. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks into the Old Testament time period when God takes the kingdom away from Solomon’s son. From this account of the prophecy given to Jeroboam, we can see so much about the goodness and character of God — things that will change our lives and our homes if we imitate Him. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily examines David’s son, King Solomon, and shows how we can learn from the wisdom, humility, and foolishness of this famous king. Often touted for being the wisest, and lamented as being exceedingly worldly, there are many lessons to be gleaned from this ancient ruler. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses how a man who was an adulterer and a murderer could also be considered a man after God’s own heart, and blessed to be in the lineage of Christ. Follow along this season for an overview of the Old Testament. To start “in the beginning,” be sure to listen to season 20. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily dives back into the Old Testament narrative, this time focusing on the king that God gives to Israel after Saul — a king they did not deserve, but that they needed. Through God’s selection and preparation of a young shepherd, we are able to see a glimpse into the future King of kings, and find peace and hope in His eternal kingdom. ★ Support this podcast...

On the season opener of Wifey Wednesdays season 21, Emily picks up where she left off in season 20 in the overview of the Bible series. This episode begins with the introduction of Israel's first earthly king, and what happens when you get exactly what you want - but it isn't what God had intended for you. Israel's rejection of God as their king proved to be a terrible move, but the children of Is...

For the final episode of season twenty, Emily looks into the final demand of the people to become like the nations around them. In demanding a king, the children of Israel reject God and prove the numbness of their hearts and the calloused nature of their lives. Still, God allows the people to have what they ask for, even though it means He has been rejected.  This episode concludes by looking at...

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks into the cycle of the judges and what we can learn about who God is from His treatment of the children of Israel during their continued rebellion.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses what happens after the death of Moses when Israel gets a new leader and, ultimately, makes it to the promised land. There are many lessons to learn from God’s promises to Joshua and from Joshua’s faithfulness to God’s ways. Explore these topics and more on today’s episode of Wifey Wednesdays. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses the tabernacle, and book of Leviticus, Nadab and Abihu, and the promised land. Throughout these accounts, God gives us a beautiful picture of His love and grace, His willingness to be near to us, and His seriousness when it comes to His glory and His holiness. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★