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

81 ~ Parents & In-Laws and What To Do When They Make Life Difficult ~ Part 2

In this episode we are continuing our chat about parents and in-laws. What their place is suppose to be in our life now that we are married, how we are to treat them, and what to do when they behave rudely or make our lives difficult.
The world has its own views on this, but what does the Bible say about how we are to treat our parents? As we started to see last week, there is more in scripture about parents then we may have realized and that how we treat them, can have a direct affect on our own lives as well.
Today, I’ll be sharing with you some of my own experience as a mother-in-law, the responsibility that scripture says we have to our parents and how to avoid conflicts or resolve them when they happen.
Let’s get started.
 
Episode Highlights
Responsibility to care for aging parents
Conflict resolution with parents and in-laws
Self-examination, showing grace and mercy, and seeking forgiveness
 Communication to avoid potential conflicts 
Navigating the relationship with believing & unbelieving parents or in-laws
Setting boundaries when necessary
The goal is reconciliation
 
Scripture References:
Mark 7:9-13
1 Timothy 5:3-4, 8
Matthew 7:1-5
Luke 6:36
Ephesians 4:32
Matthew 18:15
Romans 12:17-18
 
Episode 29 ~ How to Forgive and Stop Bitterness from Growing in Your Heart
 
 
Marriage God's Way Workshop 
July 12th and 13th. Whether you're newly married or have been at this for a while, this is the place to be! This workshop is designed to teach you God's way for marriage and to guide you to having the loving marriage you desire.
 
New Journal ~ "Taking My Thoughts Captive."
This journal is specifically created to help you document your thoughts, check them against Scripture, and replace the lies with God’s truth. Available now on the Faith Lived Out website.
 
Thanks for listening!
If you liked the Podcast, please leave a review or share the podcast with a friend. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!
 
On the website ~ Blog, Journals & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB
 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 
 

80 ~ Parents & In-Laws and What To Do When They Make Life Difficult ~ Part 1

Taking two different people, and putting them together in marriage, learning about each other, and learning to become one, can be challenging enough. Then, when you add two sets of parents into the mix, it can be seem impossible that you will ever all get along. Especially if the parents are having a hard time letting go of their baby or understanding their new place in your life.
As a married adult what exactly is their place? What do you do when they make life difficult and cause problems in your marriage or your family? Most importantly, what does the Bible say about how we are to treat our parents?
Today, I’m sharing with you some of my own experiences with parents and in-laws, as well as what scripture tells us about how to treat them and what to do when they make life difficult.
Let’s get started.
 
Episode Highlights:
Honoring parents
God's command with a promise
Relationship to parents as a married adult
Is it biblical to remove them from your life?
Your family comes first
Personal stories of a hurtful father & a difficult mother-in-law
Setting up boundaries or limiting time with ungodly parents
 
Scripture References:
Exodus 20:12
Ephesians 6:1-3
Genesis 2:24
Proverbs 19:26, 20:20
Leviticus 20:9
Luke 6:27-36
Palms 1:1
2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
 
 
Marriage God's Way Workshop ~ Register before July 1st!
July 12th and 13th. Whether you're newly married or have been at this for a while, this is the place to be! This workshop is designed to teach you God's way for marriage and to guide you to having the loving marriage you desire. Early registration discounts are available until July 1st, so don’t miss out!
 
New Journal ~ "Taking My Thoughts Captive."
This journal is specifically created to help you document your thoughts, check them against Scripture, and replace the lies with God’s truth. Available now on the Faith Lived Out website.
 
Thanks for listening!
If you liked the Podcast, please leave a review or share the podcast with a friend. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!
 
On the website ~ Blog, Journals & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB
 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 
 

79 ~ How To Know The Still Small Voice of God ~ Part 2

Last week we asked the question; does God really speak to us today? And if He does, how do we know it’s Him?
We began to look at some of the differing characteristics between God, us, and the enemy that can help us in determining where our thoughts are coming from. If we are truly hearing from God, being led astray by the enemy or seeking to fill our own sinful desires.
We're continuing in this topic today. So if you are searching for what the next right step is? If you have thoughts and question if it’s God who is leading you? Then join me today as we discover how to know the still small voice of God.
 
Let’s get started!
 
Episode Highlights:
Recap of last week's episode on discerning God’s voice.
Characteristics to distinguish between God's voice and the enemy’s.
Practical steps to handle negative and confusing thoughts.
Introduction of the "Taking My Thoughts Captive" journal.
 
This episode explores additional characteristics to help discern God's voice:
Christ Confirms, Satan Contradicts: Thoughts from God will never contradict Scripture.
Christ Chooses, Satan Captures: God adopts us in love, while Satan seeks to ensnare us.
Christ Constrains, Satan Constricts: God calls us to self-control and righteousness, while Satan tries to make us feel trapped and hopeless.
Christ Clearly Speaks Truth, Satan Convinces with Many Words: God’s messages are clear and concise, unlike the enemy’s repetitive and confusing tactics.
 
 
Scripture References:
Luke 4:9-12
Psalms 91:11-12
1 Peter 3:1-2
Ephesians 1:3-6
2 Timothy 2:25-26
Psalms 40:1-2
Titus 1:7-9
2 Corinthians 5:17
Ephesians 2:10
Luke 18:22-23
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
John 16:33
Romans 8:5-6
Ephesians 6:10-18
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Philippians 4:6-7
 
 
Marriage God's Way Workshop ~ Register before July 1st!
July 12th and 13th. This workshop is designed to help individuals and couples strengthen their marriages by putting God at the center. Early registration discounts are available until July 1st, so don’t miss out!
 
New Journal ~ "Taking My Thoughts Captive."
This journal is specifically created to help you document your thoughts, check them against Scripture, and replace the lies with God’s truth. Available now on the Faith Lived Out website.
 
Thanks for listening!
If you liked the Podcast, please leave a review or share the podcast with a friend. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!
 
On the website ~ Blog, Journals & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB
 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 

78 ~ How to Know the Still Small Voice of God ~ Part 1

Does God really speak to us today? And if He does, how do we know it’s Him? How do we know that it’s not just our own wishful thinking or weird notions that we have. Can Satan or his minions put thoughts in our minds. And if so, how do we recognize those thoughts and know what the truth really is?
 
There are differing characteristics between God, us, and the enemy that can help us in determining where our thoughts are coming from. If we are truly hearing from God, being led astray by the enemy or seeking to fill our own sinful desires.
 
If you are searching for what the next right step is? If you have thoughts and question if it’s God who is leading you in this direction? Then join me today as we discover how to know the still small voice of God.
 
Let’s get started!
 
Scripture References
1 Kings 19:11-12
1 Timothy 3:16-17
Matthew 6:19-21
John 14:26
Ecclesiastes 1:9
Mark 13:22
Matthew 5:18
1 John 4:1
Psalms 1:1
 
 
Episode 18 ~ "A Leap of Faith ~ It Was Scary, But We Did It"
 
 
30 Minute Mentoring Calls Now Available ~ Need someone to talk to? Looking for a christian mentor to give you biblical insight for your questions or help you become the wife you want to be. Come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Book a call today! 
 
 
Like the Podcast? ~ Please leave a review of my show.♥️
I would love to hear from you and you would be doing me a huge favor! Reviews are at the bottom of the page. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!
 
On the website ~ Blog, Journals & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB
 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 

77 ~ How To Be The Wise Woman Who Builds Her Home

As woman, we have the ability and the calling by God to set the tone of our homes. Proverbs 14:1 tells us;
“Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.”
 
We all want to be wise and to build our house, but what does this look like exactly. What foolish things is God talking about here that would cause us to pull our houses down? Could some of us be doing this, tearing our houses down little by little without even realizing it?
 
Join me as we take a look at scripture to learn how to be the wise woman who builds her home.
 
Let’s get started.
 
Scripture References
Proverbs 14:1-3
Proverbs 31:26
Proverbs 9:10-12
Proverbs 8:10-11
James 3:14-16
Proverbs 9:13
James 3:13, 17-18
Proverbs 25:24, 31:15
Proverbs 12:4, 14:29
Proverbs 31:10, 25
Proverbs 2:16, 5:3
Proverbs 31:11-12
Proverbs 27:15, 21:19
Proverbs 31:20, 30, 28
James 1:5
Proverbs 2:1-12
 
 
30 Minute Mentoring Calls Now Available ~ Need someone to talk to? Come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Book a call for help in how to apply God's biblical principles to improve your marriage. 
 
 
Like the Podcast? ~ Please leave a review of my show.
I would love to hear from you! Reviews are at the bottom of the page. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!
 
On the website ~ Blog, Journals & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB
 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 

76 ~ Money, Trust, & Marriage ~ Navigating Finances as a Christian Couple

A lot of problems can arise when we begin to navigate our finances as a married couple. We’re unsure about what the right way to do this is, what's fair, and can I really trust someone else with my financial future?
 
There are some who have some very strong opinions about this, preconceived notions as to how it is to be done, or difficulty in giving up control by trusting someone else to do what’s best for them.
 
Join me as we take a look at money, trust, and marriage. What the root of the problems that you’re facing may be and how to fix them. 
 
Let’s get started.
 
Scripture References
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
1 Timothy 5:8
Titus 2:4-5
Philippians 2:3
James 3:16
Proverbs 12:18
Psalms 56:11
Daniel 4:35
Psalms 115:3
Proverbs 19:21
James 1:2-4
Romans 8:28
Proverbs 30:5
Psalms 36:7
Matthew 14:22-27
 
 
30 Minute Mentoring Calls Now Available ~ Need someone to talk to? Come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Book a call for help in how to apply God's biblical principles to improve your marriage. 
 
 
Like the Podcast? ~ Please leave a review of my show.
I would love to hear from you! Reviews are at the bottom of the page. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!
 
On the website ~ Blog, Journals & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB
 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 
 

75 ~ Tithes & Offerings ~ Following God's Command as a Married Couple

We all know the we should give to the church. But how much do we give? What does God expect from us in this? What does following God's commands for this look like as a married couple?
 
There can be varying views on this in our society, however when we look at scripture, God makes it quite clear as to what His direction and purpose is for our giving.
 
So join me today for a look at the biblical principles of tithes and offerings, how to do this as a married couple, as well as what scripture teaches us about God's economy.
 
Let'g get started.
 
Scripture References
Deuteronomy 14:22
Exodus 34:26
Genesis 28:20-22
Proverbs 3:9
Nehemiah 10:37
2 Corinthians 9:5-8
Proverbs 11:24
Mark 12:41-44
James 1:17
Matthew 6:25-26
Philippians 4:19
Matthew 7:11
1 Timothy 6:17
Proverbs 3:9-10
Malachi 3:6-12
1 Corinthians 16:2
Deuteronomy 5:7
Acts 5:29
 
 
30 Minute Mentoring Calls Now Available ~ Need someone to talk to? Come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Book a call for help in how to apply God's biblical principles to improve your marriage. 
 
 
Like the Podcast? ~ Please leave a review of my show.
I would love to hear from you! Reviews are at the bottom of the page. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!
 
On the website ~ Blog, Journals & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB
 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 

74 ~ What It Looks Like to Respect Your Husband and How You May Be Disrespecting Him Without Even Realizing It ~ Part 2

In this episode, we will continue our look at what it means to genuinely respect our husbands. What it looks like in our every day lives.
 
As I’ve said before, we are not only called by God to do this, but our husbands need us to show them respect in the same way that we need them to show us love. It’s a part of how God designed the marriage relationship.
 
If we don’t take the time to learn this, to truly apply God‘s word to our marriages, then we will continue to have problems. But, if we can get this right, if we can learn to respect our husbands and trust Christ in this, it will a game changer in our relationship.
 
Are you ready for this? Let’s get started! 
 
Scripture References
Proverbs 18:13
2 Corinthians 5:10
Romans 14:10-13
Philippians 2:3
Proverbs 11:12
Ephesians 6:1-3
Romans 12:9-10
 
 
30 Minute Mentoring Calls Now Available ~ Need someone to talk to? Come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Book a call for help in how to apply God's biblical principles to improve your marriage. 
 
 
Like the Podcast? ~ Please leave a review of my show.
I would love to hear from you! Reviews are at the bottom of the page. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!
 
On the website ~ Blog, Journals & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB
 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 

73 ~ What It Looks Like To Respect Your Husband and How You May Be Disrespecting Him Without Even Realizing It ~ Part 1

He says I don't respect him, but I still don't know what this means.
 
Ladies, if we don't fully understand what it is to respect our husbands, we will continue to have problems. But, if we get this right, it will make all the difference in the world in our marriages.
 
Our husbands need this from us as much as we need them to show they love us.
 
Join me today as we chat about what it looks like to show respect and how sometimes we are disrespectful without even realizing it.
 
Are your ready for this? Let's get started!
Scripture References
Ephesians 5:33
Proverbs 3:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Philippians 2:14-15
Ephesians 4:29, 31
Proverbs 17:27
Luke 6:45
Philippians 4:8
 
 
30 Minute Mentoring Calls Now Available ~ Need someone to talk to? Come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Book a call for help in how to apply God's biblical principles to improve your marriage. 
 
 
Liked the Podcast? ~ Please leave a review of my show.
I would love to hear from you! Reviews are at the bottom of the page. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!
 
On the website ~ Blog, Journals & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB
 
 
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
 

72 ~ Unequally Yoked Marriage: From a Wife Who's Been There with Guest Melody Allen

Unequally yoked marriage is one of the most challenging situations a Christian wife can face, and in this episode, I sit down with my friend Melody Allen, a wife who has lived it firsthand. Melody shares with honesty and grace what years of being married to a non-believer has taught her, including the tactics she tried that pushed her husband further away, and the biblical approach rooted in 1 Peter 3:1-2 that is actually working.
Whether you married a non-believer knowing what Scripture said, or your husband has walked away from the Lord, this conversation is for you. God's grace meets you exactly where you are, and His Word gives you a clear and powerful path forward.
In this episode, you will discover:
Why the tactics most wives try in an unequally yoked marriage tend to backfire
What 1 Peter 3:1-2 teaches about winning your husband without a word
How to stay submissive and respectful when your husband does not share your faith
How the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 becomes a daily survival tool
Why building a strong support system is essential for wives in this situation
You'll probably want to take some notes on this one, so grab your pen and paper and let's get started.
 
If this episode blesses you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your review helps other Christian wives find this teaching when they need it most.
 
30 Minute Mentoring Calls Now Available ~ Need someone to talk to? Come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Book a call for help in how to apply God's biblical principles to improve your marriage. 
 
Christian Wife Resources & Free Printables 
 
Join sisters like you - Faith Lived Out Community on FB