When you are weary, needing rest and feel as if no one could possibly understand, take heart because there have been many who have come before you who understand. They made it. They were brave. They were bold. They embraced their faith. And you can too. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re discussing more women in the Bible who had …

Choosing God in the face of fear This episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast is about the midwives from the Old Testament who dared to deceive the Pharaoh in order to stop the killing of Israelite babies. (Exodus 1) Through their example we get a clear picture of what a holy fear and awe of God is and how much more powerful it is than the fear of a …

What does a strong woman of God look like? Defined muscles? Able to wrangle 7 kids, a job, and yard work all at the same time? Sometimes we think so. If you believe the pictures and posts of some influencers on social media, you’d believe that all women of God are readily filtered, photo-shopped, and exaggerated. You’d come to believe that a strong…

“When you fully submit to the Lord, your entire life becomes an act of praise.” – Vanessa Lynn Do you believe that? Do you believe that you can praise God through anything – before, during, and after the difficult times? I didn’t used to believe that but I know it to be true now. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we’re talking about “B…

In this episode of the woman inspired podcast, we’re talking about Ecclesiastes and what I call, Recycled faith. For more encouragement, Biblical insight, testimony, humor, and inspiration, tune in to The Woman Inspired Podcast! Please like, share, follow, and download. You can listen to this and all episodes by going to: https://womaninspired.org/…

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.” I couldn’t agree more. And in the newest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about what is seen and unseen, amazing, and outstanding about the creation around us and the One who is our Creator. For more encouragement, Biblical insigh…

One of my favorite quotes is, “I have a mustard seed, and I’m not afraid to use it,”…by John Ratzinger Until recently, I didn’t think much about the actual mustard seed, except for the fact that it’s an itty, bitty little seed. Sometimes my faith has definitely been that small, and truthfully, even smaller than that. What I’ve discovered over the y…

In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, I'm answering questions, addressing comments, and laughing about criticism. Yes, it's that time of year when I address listener questions and comments. Thank you to everyone who asks questions, especially the Biblical and theological ones, but also the personal, philosophical, and the ridiculous. You a…

What is “quiet time” to you? In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, I'm answering listener questions about quiet time. Are you familiar with it? What does it mean to you? Why is it so important? Tune in to this episode as I share all the details, the humor, the seriousness, and the challenges of finding time for “quiet time.” For more encou…

Are you taking captive what you need to take captive? As everyone is making resolutions and goals for 2025, perhaps most of us need to set a goal of taking our thoughts captive. The great thing about learning to truly take our thoughts captive is that along with the thoughts come the fears, feelings, anxieties, and worries. When you learn to wrangl…

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 hol…

‘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, hum…

“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…

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 w…

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 t…

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 principl…

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 believin…

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 …

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 Inspir…

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’…

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…

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 bes…

“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 abou…

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, “Resea…

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 every…

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 y…

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 y…

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…

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/podcas…

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, an…

“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 i…

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, j…

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 …

“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 y…

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 womanins…

In the latest episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about affliction, what it is, what it isn’t and how to help someone who is afflicted in some way or another. With stories, examples, Biblical principles and definitions, I pray this episode inspires all women on their faith journey. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Woman I…

What does it mean to be Christ-like? I researched this question and let me tell you, the answers I got were completely circular. “Christ-like means to mimic Christ”, “Christ-like means exemplifying Christ.” “It means having a Christ-like attitude.” “It means sharing Christ with others.” And those are only a few of the answers. I had to roll my eyes…

Have you ever been duped? Tricked? Scammed? Led astray by someone you thought was good but turned out to be evil? The book of Matthew warns us about wolves in sheep clothing. That scripture is important for our journey with Jesus but also in our daily lives. Like never before, we have a world that is crawling with hungry wolves. We also live in a w…

In sharing the Word of God, do worry you might offend someone else? Or are you bold enough to just put THE truth out there with love and compassion and let it stand for itself? Do you hear people water it down or try to shove parts of it in other people’s faces, with good intentions but twisted meanings? Matthew 24:10, 12 tells us that…”many shall …

Have you ever received a package marked “special delivery”? Was it flowers? Fruit? Jewelry? Or maybe a rooster? (Yes, you can mail a rooster!) In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about gifts and a special delivery. Aubrey Vaughn may have said it best: “Jesus is a special delivery from heaven, a parcel of love being delivered…

I recently read a poem called, “Church is hard”. You may have seen it circulating online. The poem was written by Jacob Waldron. Excellent writing and SO on point. His writing sparked me to talk about why church is so hard and what the Bible says about church. We have a road map to developing a healthy church in the book of Acts. In this episode we…

“The devil knows your name but calls you by your sin. God knows your sin but calls you by your name…” (Ricardo Sanchez) You have a name and YOU ARE NOT YOUR SIN. That’s what we’re discussing in this week’s episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast. We’re also talking about the danger of name-calling; labels, twisting the Word of God AND making sure you…

Have you ever tried to bargain with God? Haggle with Him to get your own way? Not sure? IF you’ve ever said something along the lines of “God, IF you do this, THEN I will do that…”, then you have! In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast, we talk about bargaining, manipulation and prayer. What’s the difference? How do we humbly turn to God wit…

There's a saying that goes, "Words are seeds. They do more than blow around. They land in our hearts and not on the ground. Be careful what you plant. Be careful what you say. You might have to eat what you planted one day." (unknown) Do you know this to be true? In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about sowing seed - intentional …

Do you actually believe that Jesus is the son of God? Do you celebrate Christmas? What’s your favorite Christmas song? Favorite holiday movie? These are just a few of the listener questions I answer in this special episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast – “Holiday Questions and Comments”. To tune into this fun, holiday themed episode go to my websit…

Are you feeling peaceful during the holiday hustle and bustle, shopping, cleaning, preparing, and cooking? Or do you feel chaos and craziness as your To Do list seems to get longer? Peace is an internal thing that can be had even when there is no peace in the external world around you. Nations and countries, religions and families, shoppers and emp…

The Bible says that if you resist the devil, he will flee. Do you believe that? Do you live your life like it’s true? Do you even believe in the devil and his evil ways? In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we’re talking about resisting evil and what that looks like. What IS resistance? What does James 4:7 mean when it says “So humble your…

Sometimes it’s difficult to grab hold of joy. In the middle of wars and violence, financial crises, physical and mental health challenges, suicide and crime both increasing, it’s no wonder so many people feel as if they’ve lost their joy. In this episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast we talk about what Advent is, what it is not, and about the only …

What's a miracle to you? Is it things you can see but can’t understand, like the fact that some animals can regenerate limbs? Or that we can talk into these little boxes called phones and hear someone’s voice who is thousands of miles away? Or maybe that something with feathers and a tiny body is able to fly? Or that somehow ALL the trees know just…

Do you ever feel like life is spinning out of control? Crime is rising, protests abound, war is increasing, people are hungry, peace seems far away…and to top that off you have 100 things on your To Do list that you haven’t tackled yet; you have relationships that need attention, health issues to tend to, promises to keep and your energy is waning …