The Sister Circle Podcast

Are you ready to receive all that God has for you, but afraid to release what you’ve held onto for so long? No need to fear. In this episode, I’ll break down the process of letting go and leaning into the new thing God is ready to do in your life. 

If you’re so overwhelmed that overflow feels out of reach, I’m here to remind you of the power you hold to release the weight that is holding you back and receive abundance in this season of your life. It’s time to make room for all of the blessings God has in store for you.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Getting out of your own way

Giving yourself grace

Growing beyond guilt and shame

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Listen to this podcast episode for encouragement When the Year Didn’t Go As Planned.

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What does healing look like when life doesn’t turn out the way you planned? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Michelle Smith to talk about forgiveness, abandonment, boundaries, and trusting God after deep disappointment. Michelle shares her journey through adoption, divorce, single parenting, and learning how to forgive — not once, but over a lifetime. 

This conversation is honest, tender, and filled with hope for anyone walking through unresolved pain. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep trusting God when other people’s choices changed your life, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Choosing forgiveness as an ongoing decision

Learning to trust God after abandonment and betrayal

Setting boundaries without closing your heart

Related Resources

Connect with Michelle Smith on her website.

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What do you do when God moves in ways you didn’t expect? In this episode, I sit down with singer and Sunday Best winner Crystal Aikin to talk about calling, healing, and learning to trust God when the assignment keeps changing. Crystal shares her journey from nursing to music, from public success to private healing, and from striving to stillness. We talk honestly about singleness, unmet expectations, buried pain, and the kind of faith that’s built when God takes you off the path you thought you’d be on. This conversation is for anyone learning how to wait well and trust God deeply.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Allowing God to heal what you’ve learned to push past

Trusting God when expectations go unmet

Learning to wait without striving or forcing outcomes

Related Resources

Connect with Crystal on Instagram or YouTube

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Often during our darkest moments, it’s difficult to see God’s hands on our lives. But when we can look back and see how He carried us through other tough times, it becomes clear that there can be purpose even in our pain.

In this episode, I sit down with Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Even after selling her company in 2025, she continues to inspire people with her story of redemption and resilience. My conversation with Anne is a reminder that even when life is hard, because life can be so hard, God is still good.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Hearing from the Holy Spirit

Moving mountains in marriage

Choosing to live again

Related Resources

Connect with Anne Beiler on Instagram or Facebook.

Keep up with Anne on her website.

Grab a copy of Anne’s latest books, including “Come to the Table Cookbook,” “Overcome and Lead,” and more from her online shop.

Check out Anne’s Stories x 8 small group experience

Listen to the Overcome with Auntie Anne podcast.

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What does it really mean to walk in spiritual authority? In this episode, I sit down with my Aunt Ruth — pastor, counselor, and teacher — to talk about identity, intimacy with God, and living with confidence rooted in Christ. We explore why authority isn’t about performance or perfect prayers, but about knowing who you are as a daughter of God. This conversation touches on unanswered prayers, singleness, disappointment, and learning to trust God even when life doesn’t unfold the way you expected. If you’re longing to walk boldly in your faith without striving, this episode will encourage and ground you.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Defining spiritual authority

Navigating disappointment 

Choosing contentment

Related Resources

Connect with Ruthann Cannings on her website.

For more encouragement, listen to episode #324-How to Leave a Legacy.

Grab my devotional, 100 Days to Discovering the Gift of You.

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