The Sister Circle Podcast
292 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 890 ratingsReal. Authentic. Practical. Thoughts on faith, family, food, fitness, fun, and living with focus.
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#475 – Devi Titus – How to Exceed Expectations
March 25, 2024 14:36 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBHave you become comfortable with doing just enough to get by? What would it look like for you to go beyond what’s expected of you? As women, we tend to feel overlooked and unappreciated in the many roles we play. It’s like we know we’re called to serve others, but over time, we [...]
#474 – Dr. Curt Thompson – How to Stop Silencing Your Suffering
March 18, 2024 15:09 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBHow do you hold on to hope in moments of suffering? When you experience heartache and loss, you can feel like things will never get better. As the days pass by, I know firsthand how the weight of disappointment grows greater with the passing of time. Even if you are trying to hold [...]
#473 – The Power of Your “Also”
March 12, 2024 20:32 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBI’m on a plane for work about 15-20 times a year. I don’t always fly first class, but I believe in maximizing the use of my credit card so I can increase the status with my favorite airline to maximize my points and get bumped up to first every now and again! As [...]
#472 – Kariss Farris – Inviting Jesus into Your Everyday
March 04, 2024 22:01 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBIs it hard for you to see Jesus at work in your everyday life? The busyness of life can often blind you to the very things God is trying to reveal to you. My oldest daughter, Kariss Farris, has learned how to look for Jesus in real-life moments. She notices Him while running [...]
#471 – How to Manage Your Emotions
February 26, 2024 19:59 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBAre your feelings trying to tell you something? As someone who feels deeply, I can assure you that the feelings you express (intentionally or unintentionally) are often an outworking of what is going on in your heart. (Luke 6:45) When you keep your feelings inside, you might also be setting yourself up for [...]
#470 – How to Cultivate Friendships
February 20, 2024 16:25 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBWhy are adult friendships so complicated? If you’ve ever wondered why making and maintaining friends is difficult the older you get, trust me, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is an epidemic in this country. How is it possible that we are more connected than we’ve ever been but [...]
#469 – Michael Todd – Living in the Overflow of Love
February 12, 2024 13:26 - 59 minutes - 112 MBAre you a good steward of your relationships? Do you make time for your spouse? Do you encourage your children? If you struggle to answer any of these questions, know that you will have a tough time pouring into others if you don’t first pour into yourself. In this episode of The Sister [...]
#468 – How to Manage Stress
February 07, 2024 19:55 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBHow do you know when you’ve reached your breaking point? Life can throw so much at you that before long, you can find yourself completely stressed out and overwhelmed. That’s why it’s imperative for you to consistently check in with yourself. Just as you would when driving a car, you must pay attention [...]
#467 – Jada Edwards – Building an Authentic Life
January 29, 2024 01:08 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBAre you showing up authentically? You may find it difficult to truly connect with others if you aren’t comfortable with your own story. But I’m here to tell you, there is so much freedom in embracing all of who you are without shame. My lifelong friend Jada Edwards joined me to chat about [...]
#467 – Building an Authentic Life
January 29, 2024 01:08 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBAre you showing up authentically? You may find it difficult to truly connect with others if you aren’t comfortable with your own story. But I’m here to tell you, there is so much freedom in embracing all of who you are without shame. My lifelong friend Jada Edwards joined me to chat about [...]
#466 – The Joy of Missing Out
January 22, 2024 16:32 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBWhen was the last time you felt FOMO (the fear of missing out)? What if that fear is causing you to miss out on the joy of the season you’re in right now? On the other side of all that you wish you could have is an appreciation for all that you have [...]
#465 – Grace for the Race
January 15, 2024 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAre you pacing yourself as you set goals for 2024? I know that it can be tempting to race towards the finish line, but how you start now will determine where you end up this time next year. It may seem counterintuitive to slow down when everyone around you is racing to the [...]
#464 – Keys to Thriving in 2024
January 14, 2024 13:41 - 1 hour - 115 MBA few years ago, we moved to a place that has trees around it and a lot of grass. When we bought this place, I asked the previous homeowners “what do you do to get the grass as green as it is”. All I could think about was the fact that, at that time, [...]
#463 – Change is Coming!
December 06, 2023 15:06 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBHow does December make you feel? This month represents so many things – the coming of Christmas, the end of the year, the busyness of the holidays, the opportunities to make memories, the emotions of revisiting memories past. For me, December is beautiful and painful. Lovely and lonely. Warm and cold. Full and [...]
#462 – Build on What You Know
November 27, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 59.1 MBWhen was the last time you did a checkup on your mind and your soul? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the decisions in front of you, and you’re seeking clarity? This may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for to take notice of your mental and spiritual well-being and reflect on what you [...]
#461 – Chrystal’s 2023 Christmas Collection
November 20, 2023 18:48 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBWe are making our way towards 2024, and with Christmas quickly approaching, that means it’s time to sit back and enjoy Chrystal’s Christmas Collection! Kariss and I continue our mother-daughter tradition of hosting the Christmas Collection and we had tons of fun, as always! Each year Kariss and I throw on super plush [...]
#460 – Asheritah Ciuciu – Rest for the Weary
November 15, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 92.5 MBWhen was the last time you felt truly rested? I’m not talking about the struggle to get enough sleep at night, although that is important. When was the last time you got rest for your soul? My friend Asheritah Ciuciu joined me for a chat about finding true rest in Jesus. She is [...]
#459 – How to Plan for the Holiday Season
November 13, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 45.9 MBDo you typically wait until the last possible minute to plan for the holiday season? Nobody needs that kind of stress in their lives. The holidays come around the same time every year, yet many of us fail to learn from last year’s mistakes. It doesn’t have to be this way. You can [...]
#458 – Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress
November 08, 2023 16:34 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBThe holidays are coming, and I want to know, how are your stress levels? This time of year can feel like one big event after another. There are parties to attend, spaces to decorate, gifts to buy, and outfits to choose from – all of which equal planning and money. Overall, this is [...]
#457 – How to Stop the Comparison Trap
November 06, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 69 MBWhat feelings stir up in your heart when you scroll through social media? Do you feel compelled to compare yourself to other people when you see them post about their beautiful homes, perfect relationships, or successful careers? Well, let me free you up... It is normal to find yourself comparing yourself to others. [...]
#456 – Nicole Staples – Dreams Do Come True
November 01, 2023 22:30 - 53 minutes - 99.1 MBDo you know what it is to fully live your life? One of my goals in creating the content I share is to make sure that YOU are living a life that you love. Recently, I sat down for an in-person discussion with a dear friend who has had an experience of, what [...]
#455 – How to Make Room for Friends in Busy Seasons
October 30, 2023 18:04 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBAre you struggling to make time for the friendships in your life? Listen, I get it. The undercurrent of many of our lives is busyness. Considering how to work another thing into an already full schedule is often not what any of us would prefer to do. But making room for deep and [...]
#454 – Jackie Hill Perry – Bearing Much Fruit
October 26, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBAs women, we have so many responsibilities to tend to at any given time. Keeping up with home, ministry, and everything in between can feel like an impossible feat. How do you keep showing up when you feel like you’re running on empty? Right at the end of our strength is God’s grace. [...]
#453 – Bringing Your Ideas to Life
October 23, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBHave you ever stopped to pay attention to the rhythm of your breathing? Just try it now. Take one deep breath in. Take one deep breath out. There is something about taking a moment to focus on our breathing that brings the important things back into focus. One thing I know for sure [...]
#452 – Dr. Jackie Greene – Living Fully Free
October 18, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBAre you comfortable with how God made you? If we are honest, many of us aren’t. We struggle to be everything for everyone. We strive to make sure we are checking off all the boxes. We work to meet everyone’s expectations. And in the end, all of our effort still causes us to [...]
#451 – The Power of Listening to Your Body
October 16, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBWhat is your body telling you? For many of us, listening to our bodies doesn’t come naturally. Despite our many attempts at self-care, tuning into our deepest needs tends to come second. But what would happen if you took the time to be with you? To feel the shifts in your body? To [...]
#450 – Yvonne Orji – Bamboozled by Jesus
October 11, 2023 16:32 - 1 hour - 113 MBThe journey to realizing a dream can often be a lonely one. Oftentimes, God only gives the vision for the dream to the person who is supposed to see it through. How do you find the courage to pursue a dream when no one else understands what you have been called to do? [...]
#449 – Three Keys to Staying Young
October 09, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MBHave you ever considered that staying young may have nothing at all to do with age? Life has a funny way of reminding us that we are getting older (cue the knee’s cracking), but that doesn’t mean we have to stop living with a youthful state of mind. Yes, with age comes wisdom, [...]
#448 – Taylor Madu – All Things Work Together
October 04, 2023 20:41 - 40 minutes - 75.7 MBAre there parts of your life that you try to keep hidden away? I’m sure most of us can think of something from our past that we would rather not revisit. Those painful moments can feel overwhelming and all-consuming at times. Maybe you feel that God can not possibly use your broken pieces. [...]
#447 – The Power of Your Vision
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBDo you ever feel like you just need a plan for your life? Are you constantly mulling over what the future holds for you? Here’s what you need to know. Developing a personal vision for your life may be easier than you think! With a little intentionality and a bit of audacity to [...]
#446 – Toni Collier – The Path to Healing
September 28, 2023 14:37 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBAre you feeling stuck in your past traumas and pain? We all have seasons of brokenness. It’s a natural part of life. And it is healthy to acknowledge and own how we feel. Yet, the key is remembering we do not have to sit in those seasons. We can allow ourselves to heal [...]
#445 – Focusing on the Finish
September 25, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 70.9 MBCan I be honest? Finishing what I start can sometimes be a struggle for me. Can you relate? While I begin with every intention of seeing each task, responsibility, goal, or endeavor through to the end, somewhere down the line, I can get off track. Another task to do, a book to read, [...]
#444 – Dr. Anita Phillips – Winning the War with Your Emotions
September 20, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour - 139 MBDo you set aside time to regularly check in on your emotions? We all know the importance of taking care of our physical and spiritual health, but oftentimes, our emotional well-being gets overlooked. It's easy to brush off our feelings, especially when our cultural or familial norms encourage us to suppress them. Instead [...]
#443 – The Power of Drawing Close
September 18, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBDo you ever wonder, when you have thoughts, feelings, or some kind of knowing in your heart if that “voice” is your own or God’s? Here’s what I can tell you about listening to God. It’s like music playing in the distance. There is a melody that strikes a chord within your spirit [...]
#442 – Bianca Olthoff – The Power of Grit
September 13, 2023 19:31 - 39 minutes - 74.1 MBHave you ever been tempted to quit? Do you feel like you must have misheard what God wants you to do because it is just too hard? Don’t give up! Jesus is calling us to do some pretty impossible things, and the only way we can do them is if we stay the [...]
#441 – It’s Time to Get Quiet
September 11, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBQuiet time doesn’t have to be complicated. It is simply a dedicated time of connection and communication with God. How then, should quiet time actually work? You don’t have to be a Biblical scholar to have a successful quiet time. All you have to do is simply show up in anticipation for what [...]
#440 – CeCe Winans – A Faith for All Generations
September 06, 2023 18:13 - 48 minutes - 90.5 MBHave you ever had a season of frustration or disappointment that you sat in for too long? The truth is, we probably all have. We made the plans to yield the outcome we wanted, so when it didn’t go as expected, we were floored. Instead of bouncing back and moving on, we chose [...]
#439 – How to Travel Lightly
September 04, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 93.3 MBDo you struggle with overpacking when traveling? Do you often find yourself overburdened with heavy luggage full of things you never actually use? Whether on a trip for pleasure or in the journey of life, we are all holding onto many things “just in case.” But God designed us to live lightly! We [...]
#438 – Carole Joy Seid – Reading for the Win
September 03, 2023 21:40 - 37 minutes - 69 MBHave you ever thought you were not a good reader? Are you worried your kids don’t enjoy reading and there is nothing you can do about it? It’s time to read great books that your kids will love! Reading out loud with your children will change their lives and change the culture of [...]
#437 – Start Your Day Well
August 27, 2023 21:18 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBEver wonder why Circadian rhythms matter or why routines have a significant impact on us? Simple, God is a God of order. Living a life of pattern and rhythm is our way of coming into agreement with Him and His creation. Over several decades, I have learned a lack of routine can result [...]
#436 – Jennifer Lucy Tyler – Grow Your Community
August 23, 2023 17:34 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBHave you been introduced to the church, but are still waiting to meet God? Many of us were introduced to church at a very young age. We went on Sundays, participated in programs and maybe even attended Sunday school. But that’s it. We did not develop deep relationships with others at the church. [...]
#435 – When Your Life is a Wreck
August 21, 2023 01:19 - 28 minutes - 54 MBSometimes life is simply chaotic. It's inevitable. The moment you begin to think you have a good handle on life, you realize… you don't! Or maybe you've known all along. One thing leads to another, and suddenly it becomes crystal clear that your whole situation has somehow gotten out of control; a trickle [...]
#434 – Alli Worthington – Embracing Imperfect Motherhood
August 16, 2023 17:25 - 50 minutes - 93.9 MBMotherhood is one of the most fulfilling yet challenging journeys a woman can embark on. It’s a twenty-four seven job that is full of constant changes, ups and downs, and endless to-do lists, yet, it comes with no handbook. While our motherly instincts sometimes kick in, many times we are out here just [...]
#433 – Dealing with the Unexpected
August 14, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 39.3 MBIf there is anyone who cringes at the thought of change, it would be me. Of course, I realize life requires change therefore, we shouldn’t be surprised when change comes; however, doubling down and deciding to do what needs to be done doesn’t always fit within the confines of my plans. Put simply, [...]
#432 – Hosanna Wong – Rhythms for Reconnecting with Jesus
August 09, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBHave you ever felt like you are not enough? Your story, background, culture and race, or even your name - have you been told these things might get in the way of being effective for Jesus? It’s time to be free from those lies! You do not have to water down who you [...]
#431 – Building Better Boundaries
August 07, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 79.7 MBEveryone has boundaries, and in an ever more connected world, it’s virtually impossible to go a day without hearing about them. As the center of the global self-care conversation, boundaries have been described as the means of keeping the things – and people you don’t want – out of your life. It’s a [...]
#430 – Dawn Madsen – Simplify Your Life | Declutter Your Stuff | Minimize Stress | Live with Less
August 04, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this episode, I have the fantastic opportunity to speak with The Minimal Mom, Dawn Madsen! Dawn, an expert in minimalist living and decluttering, has successfully maintained her home AND her peace by getting rid of over 80% of her belongings. (Whew!) No matter what all of those Tupperware and Spacebag commercials tell [...]
#429 – Home Management 101
July 31, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBFor many of us, home management is a casual game of cat and mouse: keeping up with laundry, the kitchen, the finances, the kids…our responsibilities end up culminating in a long string of latent and precarious decisions. We put so much effort and care into our careers and family – what’s a little [...]
#428 – Dr. Alicia Britt Chole – Finding Faith that Works
July 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBFaith is sufficient. Sure, it doesn’t come with an instruction guide, nor a clear answer to every question, but faith is sufficient. Despite what it may seem, even the most experienced elders in the church struggle with this truth. Faith is a practice in duality, and when we step into it, our lives [...]
#427 – The Power of Silence
July 28, 2023 14:18 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBHow often are you truly quiet? We live in a noisy world, don’t we? Whether it be in our relationships or on our jobs, we are inundated with the need to fill space. We feel obligated to constantly speak or otherwise contribute to the conversation. We often feel pressed to have all of [...]