The Praying Wife

In this episode, we’re diving into the Armor of God in Ephesians 6 and exploring how Paul used the image of a Roman soldier to teach us about spiritual warfare. Together, we break down each piece of armor and what it means for us as believers today, from truth and righteousness to faith and the Word of God. If you’ve been feeling spiritually weary or under attack, this episode will encourage and equip you to stand firm in Christ.
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This week we’re talking about Knowing Your Enemy — understanding Satan’s tactics, recognizing deception, and learning how to stand in truth instead of fear.
The enemy thrives in secrecy and distraction, but God never called us to live spiritually unaware.
In this episode we discuss:
 ▪️ Common tactics of the enemy
 ▪️ How deception often appears subtle
 ▪️ Why spiritual discernment matters
 ▪️ How to stop agreeing with lies
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In today’s world, believers are constantly surrounded by opinions, cultural pressure, distorted truth, and teachings that may sound good but don’t always align with God’s Word. So how do we stand firm in our faith without becoming fearful, harsh, or argumentative?
In this episode, we’re talking about what it truly means to defend the faith as Christian women, responding with grace and truth, testing teachings against Scripture, recognizing deception, and remaining firmly rooted in God’s Word.
We’ll discuss how discernment is developed through intimacy with God, why Scripture must remain our foundation, and how the Holy Spirit helps guide us when we face opposition or confusion. This conversation is not about “winning debates,” but about becoming women who know God’s voice, walk in wisdom, and stand confidently in truth with love, humility, and boldness.
Rooted in Truth. Guided by Wisdom. Standing Firm in Faith.
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What does it really look like to stand on the Word of God in your everyday life,  especially as a wife and mother?

In this powerful and honest conversation, I’m joined by best-selling author and speaker Rhonda Stoppe as we talk about what it means to build your home on biblical truth instead of emotion, pressure, or culture.

Together, we dive into how Scripture shapes a woman’s identity, influences her decisions, and helps her lead her home with clarity and confidence, even in a world full of comparison and noise.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, or pulled in different directions as a woman, wife, or mother — this episode will ground you, encourage you, and remind you where your foundation truly belongs.
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Reading the Bible is good… but studying it is where transformation happens.

In this episode, we’re diving into the importance of not just reading Scripture, but truly studying and understanding it. Because it’s one thing to see the words on the page—and another to grasp what God is actually saying. Too many believers rely on surface-level reading, which can lead to confusion, misinterpretation, or even applying Scripture incorrectly. But when you learn how to study the Word, it begins to come alive in a whole new way.

In this episode, I walk you through:
- Why studying Scripture is essential for spiritual growth
- How to use simple tools and resources to better understand the Bible
- The SOAP Method (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer)
- My personal PRAY Method to help you engage with the Word more intentionally

This is a practical, hands-on episode that will equip you to move from passive reading to active, Spirit-led study.

2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”
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