Read. Pray. Act.

Note: This episode was recorded several months before it was published, so the story I tell from my life is a little outdated, but I believe it has value and can still be an encouragement to you.  Have you ever prayed for something for a really long time, hoped for it, even thought God was promising it to you...only for the door to be slammed in your face or the thing to be yanked away? That's what we're talking about in this eposide. We dive deep into the pain, frustration, and even anger that can overwhelm us when God answers our prayers with a firm "no." Believe it or not, God can use these situations to grow our faith and trust in Him and to turn us into the people He's called us to be. Discover the steps you can take to keep from spiraling or throwing in the towel when things don't go your way. Oh, and learn all about (probably more than you want to know!) the book publishing industry and my career history and setbacks. Warning: I get really vulnerable in this episode and might even get a little choked up. If that makes you uncomfortable, you might want to skip the middle. ;)

We all face discouragment, disappointment, pain, and suffering in our lives. So how do we keep being obedient servants of God and steward well the resources, family, and talents he's given us - even in the bad times? That's exaclty what I'm discussing in this episode of the podcast. Click play for my four main tips to keep on keepin' on when things get tough. Link to my prayer journal: Read. Pray. Act.: Daily Prayer & Gratitude Journal with Prompts Link to my pocket devotional for busy women who want to fulfill their God-given callings: READ. PRAY. ACT.: How to Overcome Discouragement & Follow God's Plan for Your Life

Do you have a habit of compartmentalizing your life? Me, too. But, as Christian women - especially Christian moms or women in business - we shouldn't keep God confined to just one area of our life. How do your spiritual gifts and natural talents and abilities fit into your work? And how can you use them to glorify God? In this episode, I'm answering those questions and diving into what it looks like (in a real, tactical way) to bring God into your work...whatever "work" means for you. Here are some tools for discovering your spiritual gifts: https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/women-leadership-spiritual-gifts-growth-service Check out my prayer journal here: Read. Pray. Act.: Daily Prayer & Gratitude Journal with Prompts  

It's an age-old (and hotly debated) question: Should women work outside the home? In this episode, Paige is diving into what the Bible says about the role of women (and men), what part the Holy Spirit plays in this decision, and some examples of extraordinary Biblical women. So, what's the answer? You'll have to listen to find out! Do you feel like God's calling you to more, but you don't know where to start? Check out Read. Pray. Act.: How to Overcome Discouragement & Follow God's Plan for Your Life to learn the small things you can do to take those big leaps of faith. 

In season 2, author Emily Paige Skeen is going to be talking all about how we - as women in business, stay at home moms, or whatever else God has called us to - can bring God into the work we do day in and day out. Tune into this episode to find out why that's important, what happens when we let God use us, and how to prepare to be used by Him.

Do you feel like God has forgotten about you? Maybe you even feel like He doesn't care about the things that are important to you anymore. Friend, I've been there. But I'm here to tell you it's not true. God hasn't neglected you; He's not avoiding you; and He IS still good. Join me on this episode as we dive into five things you can do to remain faithful when you feel overlooked by God. 

Waiting is hard. Unfortunately, it's something all believers will go through at one point or another. If we want to be women who truly live out God's calling in our lives, we must learn to wait well.  In this episode, we're talking about the things we can do to thrive even is seasons of waiting.

In this episode, I'm diving into a personal struggle I've been dealing with lately: What happens when the thing I've been called to do becomes an obsession, even an idol?  Maybe you can relate. If so, listen to find out what I'm doing to continue being obedient to God without letting the results of that obedience consume my every thought. 

You know you have a calling from God, and you have a pretty good idea what that is. Now what? In this episode, we talk about a simple process for getting started following your God-given dreams.

Ever wondered what your specific calling is? In this episode, you'll learn 6 tips for diving in and figuring out God's plan for your life.  

Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? How about your calling? Wait...aren't those the same thing? Not exactly.  In this episode, we dive into the two terms, what each one means for believers, and what you can do about it.  

Last week was tragic and heartbreaking. In this episode, I share my thoughts on all of what happened and where I think we, as Christians, go from here.

We all sometimes struggle with seeing how God's working in our lives. It can often seem like He's being silent, like maybe he doesn't even care about what we're going through. We know that's not true, but how can we combat those feelings? In this episode, I'm talking about what it looks like to truly trust God and surrender to Him, and how I do those things in a real way in my everyday life. If you've been longing to experience God's faithfulness, these 5 steps can help!