Faith Lived Out ~ God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Submissive Wife

172 ~ What Does The Bible Really Say About Your Role as a Godly Wife

Your role as a godly wife is not what the world says it is and in this episode, I am going straight to Scripture to show you the truth.
Cultural messages tell us as wives that our worth is tied to independence, that submission is a threat, and that a husband's leadership is something to resist. But God's Word tells a completely different story. In this episode, I want to show you exactly what the Bible teaches about the calling, the character, and the dignity of a godly wife.
Friend, your identity is in Christ, and your calling as a wife is holy, purposeful, and full of dignity. I pray this episode encourages and equips you to live that out.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Why equal value and different design are not in conflict
How embracing both changes everything in your marriage
What the word "helper" actually means
Why a wife's role is of strength, not weakness
The picture Proverbs 31 and Titus 2 reveal about a Godly wife
Abigail as our example of what biblical submission is and what it absolutely is not
A practical application to help you take one real step toward embracing your role
 
Scripture References:
Genesis 1:27
Galatians 3:28
1 Peter 3:7
Genesis 2:18
Proverbs 31:10-31
Titus 2:3-5
Ephesians 5:22
Ephesians 5:33
1 Peter 3:1-2
1 Samuel 25
 
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

171 ~ Spring Cleaning: 5 Habits Every Godly Wife Needs To Let Go Of

Every godly wife wants a thriving marriage, but a few deeply ingrained habits may be quietly standing in the way.
In this episode, I am digging into five common habits that wives unknowingly hold onto. Habits that create distance, stir up resentment, and keep both spouses stuck in a cycle God never intended. Whether you have been married two years or twenty, this teaching will challenge you to do some real spring cleaning in your own heart and discover the freedom that comes when you let go and trust God's design.
Listen now and discover how releasing these five habits can transform your marriage into the Christ-centered partnership God designed for you. 
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Releasing unspoken scripts creates space for your real husband, not an imagined one
Respect is a command from God, not a reward your husband must earn
Intentional presence in your marriage is the antidote to giving it your leftovers
Biblical love is a daily choice, not a feeling you wait to experience
Love keeps no record of wrongs — the scorecard must go
 
Scripture References:
Philippians 4:11
Proverbs 19:11
Ephesians 5:33
1 Peter 3:1–2
Matthew 6:21
Proverbs 31:11–12
1 Corinthians 13:4–7
1 Corinthians 7:3–5
Hebrews 8:12
 
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🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.
 
🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering  
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🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls  ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Book a call for clear biblical advice. 
 
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

170 ~ Easter Faith: How The Resurrection Changes Your Christian Marriage

How the Resurrection Transforms Your Christian Marriage is the Easter truth every believing wife needs to hear. In this episode, we explore how faith in the risen Christ is not just the foundation of your eternal hope, it is the foundation of the marriage God designed for you to live out right now.
Whether your marriage feels strong or stretched, this biblical teaching walks you through the full story: God's original design, what the fall of Genesis 3 did to marriage, and why the empty tomb is the answer to everything that feels stuck or hard. Because there is no marriage in heaven, the marriage God designed is for this life. And because Christ is risen, you have everything you need to live it.
Let's get started.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
God's original design for Christian marriage 
How the fall introduced pride and selfishness into every marriage
Why being a new creation in Christ is the key to the marriage God designed
The practical blueprint for daily resurrection living in your marriage
Why faith in the risen Christ is the one foundation that makes a godly marriage possible
 
Scripture References:
Genesis 1:27
1 Peter 3:7
Genesis 2:18, 24
Ephesians 5:22-25, 33
Genesis 3:16
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
2 Corinthians 5:21
Colossians 2:13-14
2 Corinthians 5:17
Romans 6:1-4
Romans 12:2
Colossians 3:5-10, 12-17
Ephesians 4:22-24
John 14:26
Romans 8:11
John 15:9-11
 
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🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering  
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

169 ~ Godly Wife: The One Expert You Need For Real Change

At a recent Likeminded Wives Gathering, I asked the women one simple question: What has made the difference? What changed in them that sparked a genuine desire to become a submissive wife? The answer was nearly unanimous — intentionality. They had made a deliberate choice to learn what biblical submission really means and to begin making real changes from the inside out.
That question is exactly what led me to this episode. Becoming a godly wife requires going to the right source, and that source is God Himself. In this episode, I walk you through why God, as the Designer of marriage, is your ultimate authority and expert, how to get intentional with His Word every single day, and why the Holy Spirit is the only One who can produce the lasting inner change you're longing for.
This is not about trying harder. It's about going to the right Expert and letting Him do what only He can.
Let's get started.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Why God is the ultimate expert on godly wife living
How to get intentional about making His Word your daily authority
The Holy Spirit's role and why your willpower alone will never be enough
Practical action steps to choose one area, find 3–5 scriptures, and begin real, lasting change this week
 
Scripture References:
Genesis 1:27
Genesis 2:18
2 Timothy 3:16–17
Psalm 19:7–8
James 1:5
Colossians 2:8
1 Corinthians 13
Isaiah 55:8–9
Matthew 6:33
Joshua 1:8
Proverbs 15:1
Philippians 4:6–7
Colossians 1:9–11
Proverbs 27:17
John 14:26
Galatians 5:16
Romans 12:2
2 Corinthians 10:5
Psalm 139:23–24
1 John 1:9
 
🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.
 
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

168 ~ Why Submissive Wives Don't Need to Fear God's Design

Biblical submission isn't about fear — it's about freedom, courage, and confidence in God's perfect design for your marriage. In this episode of Faith Lived Out, I'm addressing the six most common fears that hold Christian women back from wholeheartedly embracing what God calls them to as a submissive wife.
Whether you've wrestled with the fear of losing your identity, struggled to trust your husband's leadership, or been shaped by a culture that calls submission outdated and oppressive, I'm bringing God's Word directly to those fears.
I'll walk you through what Scripture truly teaches: that biblical submission mirrors Christ's own willing submission to the Father, and that your identity, security, and future are anchored in God's loving sovereignty, not in your circumstances.
Let's get started.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Fear is not from God — He gives you power, love, and a sound mind 
Your identity as a Christian wife is anchored in Christ, not in your husband's perfection
Biblical submission is an act of strength, not weakness, modeled by Christ
Submission does not mean tolerating sin, abuse, or shutting down your God-given voice
A submissive wife is an active partner — sharing wisdom, gifts, and encouragement
 
Scripture References:
Genesis 1:27
Genesis 2:18
Galatians 3:28
Ephesians 5:22–24
Philippians 2:5–7
Proverbs 30:5
Psalm 18:30
Daniel 4:35
Romans 8:16–17
Psalm 119:1–2
2 Timothy 1:7
Philippians 4:6–7
John 14:27
1 Peter 4:10
Acts 5:29
Colossians 3:23
 
🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.
 
🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering  
Free zoom meeting every 2nd & 4th Tuesday with myself and other Christian wives. Learn More!
 
🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. Get your copy today!
 
🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls  ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Book a call for clear biblical advice. 
 
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

167 ~ Christian Marriage Communication: 3 Steps to Oneness

Learn to communicate well in your Christian marriage and you will build a foundation of oneness, trust, and unity that your marriage was designed to have. Not giving communication the attention it deserves leads to accusations, arguments, and living as roommates under the same roof.
Let me ask you: Do you have those meaningful conversations where your husband shares his thoughts and ideas? Does he come to you with his latest aha moments or accomplishments? Are you able to freely share your ideas and concerns — and know you'll be heard and your opinion considered?
Or do your conversations feel a bit more surface-level, more like coordinating schedules and managing logistics than truly connecting? Do you find your husband hiding out in another room, seemingly avoiding conversations and making decisions without your input?
If you're longing for better communication and true oneness in your marriage, you're in the right place. Today, I'm walking you through a simple but powerful 3-step process for building communication and unity with your husband.
Let's get started.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
How to become the wife your husband wants to talk to
Why making small decisions together builds a powerful foundation of trust
How to navigate important decisions and disagreements with grace and biblical wisdom
 
Listen now — and take the next step toward the oneness God designed for your marriage.
 
Scripture References:
Genesis 2:24
Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
James 1:19
Proverbs 12:25
Proverbs 31:26
Colossians 4:6
Romans 15:5
Philippians 2:3–4
Ephesians 5:22–24
 
🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.
 
🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering  
Free zoom meeting every 2nd & 4th Tuesday with myself and other Christian wives. Learn More!
 
🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. Get your copy today!
 
🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls  ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Book a call for clear biblical advice. 
 
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

166 ~ I Confess: My Battle with Pride in Marriage

In this vulnerable episode of Faith Lived Out, I confess my own battle with pride in marriage and how it nearly destroyed my joy, my relationship with my husband, and my witness to my children. If you've ever struggled with control, defensiveness, or feeling like you know better than your husband, you're not alone. I've been there, and I'm sharing my personal stories of how pride gripped my heart and the biblical path to Christ-like humility that transformed my Christian marriage.
To prepare for this episode, I gave my husband the very rare opportunity to tell me how my pride adversely affected our marriage. From this, I share of how I accused him of thinking I was "stupid" just because he disagreed and of a time when I let my prideful heart steal my joy with my grandkids.
Today, isn't just about teaching, it's my testimony. Listen now to hear how God transformed my prideful heart and discover hope for your own journey toward biblical humility in marriage.
Let's get started.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The 6 ways pride destroys marriage: How it leads to strife, pushes your husband away, hinders your prayers, tears down your home, sets a poor example for children, and damages trust
How to recognize pride in your own heart: Using Psalm 139:23-24 to invite God to search you and reveal prideful attitudes and selfish motives
The biblical path from pride to humility: Understanding that true humility is a work of God's Spirit—surrendering to God's ways and esteeming your husband above yourself 
Practical steps for godly wives: Prioritizing God, communicating respectfully, choosing battles wisely, being submissive, praying fervently, taking thoughts captive, and living righteously
 
Scripture References:
Psalm 139:23-24
Philippians 2:3
Proverbs 13:10
2 Corinthians 10:5
Proverbs 16:18
James 4:6
Ephesians 5:33
 
🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.
 
🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering  
Free zoom meeting every 2nd & 4th Tuesday with myself and other Christian wives. Learn More!
 
🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. Get your copy today!
 
🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls  ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Book a call for clear biblical advice. 
 
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 

165 ~ How to Show Respect to Your Husband: 10 Biblical Ways

In this episode of Faith Lived Out, discover how to show respect to your husband through 10 biblical, practical ways that honor God's design for Christian marriage. A husband feels most deeply loved when his wife shows him genuine respect. A truth rooted in Scripture and God's unique design for men and women.
If you're a Christian wife seeking to honor your husband in a way that truly blesses him and reflects Christ's love, this episode is for you. Learn why respect serves as your husband's primary need in your relationship and how your actions and tone can transform your marriage from the inside out.
Whether you're struggling with respect in your marriage or simply want to grow as a godly wife, this episode offers biblical wisdom and practical application to strengthen your relationship and honor God.
Let's get started.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• 10 practical ways to show respect to your husband in everyday life
• Why biblical submission and respect are acts of obedience to God
• How to communicate respect even when it feels challenging
• The powerful impact showing respect has on your husband
• Biblical foundations for your role in a godly marriage
 
Scripture References:
James 1:19
Ephesians 4:29
Ephesians 5:22
Proverbs 16:24
James 5:16
Proverbs 21:9
Ephesians 5:33
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Philippians
Proverbs 31:11
 
🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.
 
🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering  
Free zoom meeting every 2nd & 4th Tuesday with myself and other Christian wives. Learn More!
 
🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. Get your copy today!
 
🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls  ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Book a call for clear biblical advice. 
 
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

164 ~ Praying For God To Work in Your Husband's Heart

Prayer is the Christian wife’s most powerful tool for her husband’s growth, and in this episode, I’m sharing how praying for God to work in your husband’s heart can bring real transformation to your marriage.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “fix” your husband or wondered if your prayers really make a difference, you’re not alone. I’ll show you how praying God’s Word and trusting the Holy Spirit can do what your own efforts never could.
Whether you’re longing for spiritual growth, stronger leadership, better communication, or deeper affection in your marriage, this episode will equip you with practical ways to pray for your husband in every area of his life. I’ll walk you through specific scriptures to pray, share my own prayer habits, and give you six practical steps to make your prayers more intentional and effective.
Let's get started.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Prayer is spiritual warfare and your greatest tool as a wife
Praying scripture aligns your heart with God’s will
Eight key areas to cover in prayer, with verses for each
Specific, personalized prayers bring real transformation
Trust God’s timing and persevere in prayer
 
Scripture References:
James 5:16
Colossians 1:9-11
Ephesians 5:23, 25-26
James 1:19
Ephesians 4:29
1 Peter 3:7
Romans 12:10-11
1 Timothy 5:8
Proverbs 16:9
Ephesians 5:28
Song of Solomon 7:10
Galatians 5:22-23
Ephesians 4:2
Proverbs 3:5-6
Matthew 6:33
Ephesians 6:4
1 Timothy 3:4-5
 
🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.
 
🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering  
Free zoom meeting every 2nd & 4th Tuesday with myself and other Christian wives for a time of learning, sharing ideas, Q & A, encouragement, and more! Join us!
 
🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. Get your copy today!
 
🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls  ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Book a call for clear biblical advice. 
 
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

163 ~ Valentine’s Day Redefined: Embracing Christlike Love in Your Marriage

This Valentine’s Day, I want to invite you to discover how Christlike love can truly transform your Christian marriage from the inside out. In this special episode of Faith Lived Out, I’m sharing what it means to embrace selfless, sacrificial love in your marriage, not just for one day, but every day.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to live up to the world’s romantic expectations or wondered how to rekindle a genuine connection with your husband, you’re not alone, and this episode is for you.
Together, we’ll explore biblical principles of Christlike love, practical ways to show selfless love to your husband, and how to overcome disappointment and unmet expectations in marriage.
I’ll walk you through seven creative, faith-centered ideas for rekindling romance, all rooted in God’s Word and designed to help you experience lasting joy and real marriage transformation.
Let's get started.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Understand the difference between worldly and Christlike love
Embrace selfless love as a cornerstone of your Christian marriage
Implement daily practices for marriage transformation
Experience deeper intimacy and joy through biblical love
 
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 13:7-8
John 15:12-13
Proverbs 16:24
Philippians 2:3-4
Philippians 4:8
Psalm 16:11
Philippians 1:6
 
🌷 30 Day Communication Reset ~ Transform the communication in your marriage with this simple daily action plan.
 
🌷Likeminded Wives Gathering  
Free zoom meeting every 2nd & 4th Tuesday with myself and other Christian wives for a time of learning, sharing ideas, Q & A, encouragement, and more! Join us!
 
🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. Get your copy today!
 
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.