Learning to sit still
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWant to learn more about what the Bible has to say about women? Are you struggling with your self-worth or identity? Then this podcast is for you! Our desire is to help women discover who they are in Christ and the difference we can make when we allow God to work within us.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
The Temptations of Infertility
August 19, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBMy body is supposed to be able to do this. Does God hate me? Why would a good God allow this to happen? These are some of the things women facing infertility feel. How are we to make it through this time in our life and what can we do for those who are going through this season? Hear from Traci McCombs as she shares her journey through infertility and gives hope through God's Word. Follow Traci on Instagram at road2motherhood and visit her website www.road2motherhood.com You can also...
Yielded Vessels - a missionaries journey
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBFalling 35 feet out of a deer stand, Gloria thought her life would end but God had other plans. Hear the story of how God guided her steps which would lead her to the mission field of Brazil. I promise it will bless your heart. If you want to reach out to Gloria you can find her on Instagram "to the uttermost89" and the ministry page of her and her husband "The Duarte Family" Her email address is [email protected] For more information about the magazine simply visit my webs...
Why a magazine for Christian Women?
August 03, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBI am sharing the exciting announcement about my new magazine and the reasons why I chose to start it plus a special walk through of the contents. You are not alone, your problems are not unique to you, there are others who have gone through a similar experience and overcame it. Learn more about this magazine, it's contents and how you can purchase your own copy. www.sitstillmydaughter.com
3 things the Lord requires
June 24, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBDo justly, love mercy, walk humbly with thy God. This phrase is used in so many places and appears on many social media feeds but what does it mean? Why are they so important that the Lord requires it of us? What would happen if we did these things? Find out in today's episode.
Two Egyptian Women and one Hebrew Man
June 17, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWhat happens if we let hate have control of our life? What is the secret to contentment? Which sin are we told to flee instead of withstand? These are some of the questions we will be discussing today using the lives of two Egyptian women and their interactions with one Hebrew man.
Seizing your Tomorrow
June 10, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBTamar has always fascinated me, her little story is tucked away neatly between Joseph’s betrayal by his brothers and the beginning of his servitude in Egypt. She was a woman who had great courage, doing the unthinkable to attain what was rightfully hers, a child. Tamar was unafraid to reach for her tomorrow and she has much to teach us about claiming the promises of God. Here are links to two books that were a great help to me and offered a unique perspective in this unusual story. ...
Not the way I planned
June 03, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBToday we will be talking about the lives of three women, Bilhah, Zilpah, and Dinah. Each have their own lessons to teach us but each have a common thread, their life did not go the way they had planned or expected. Many have suffered consequences that were not of their own making or been placed in a situation that was uncomfortable. Today I just wanted to unpack their stories and hopefully give you some encouragement. Even if we have made mistakes or suffered a devastating blow, we s...
Get Caught Reading
May 20, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBBooks...Books...and more books!!! I love books and I love to read (they usually goes together:) and I love going to Goodwill to get more! Since this is National Get Caught Reading month I thought I would share some of my favorite books with you. I will give some of my top picks from several categories including children, fiction, and devotionals. With summer just around the corner it might be a great time to get a few ideas for your summer reading list (maybe even a few you haven't h...
7 Gifts my Mother gave to Me
May 13, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBEvery parent gives their child a gift, traits and examples of character that will last them their whole life. I want to share seven that my mother gave to me, some passed down from her mother. I want to honor my mother and all the moms out there who give sacrificially of themselves to their own children. What gifts did your mother give to you?
Rachel - a woman never satisfied
May 06, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBShe was born beautiful and won the love of Jacob yet she wanted more. Learn more about Rachel and the lessons on pride, selfishness, and discontentment her story teaches us.
Maybe now: the Story of Leah
April 29, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBDo you struggle with self worth? Do you feel that you need to fulfill this list of endless things in order to feel worthy? Do you think maybe now I will be loved since I have done this or that? Then you have something in common with Leah, a woman who spent her life in the "maybe now" phase. Today I want to share how we don't have to wait for the maybe now, we are loved now by the One who created us just as we are. Resources used: Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge A tale of two ...
Rebekah - a woman who struggled
April 22, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBHere is part two of the life of Rebekah. She who began her life with a fairy tale romance would struggle with infertility, abandonment and doubt. Even though she had a beginning that many dream of, her end was anything but glamorous. Listen as we unpack a few truths from her later years and how we can avoid those same pitfalls. National Infertility Awareness week April 19 through 25 https://infertilityawareness.org www.sitstillmydaughter.com
The girl who said yes
April 15, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThis is the first of a two part episode on the life of Rebekah. She is the girl who had the fairy tale. She goes to the well and agrees to water a strangers camels. That one offer will forever change her life. Find out what her story has to teach us including the importance of being in the right spot to receive answered prayer.
Easter - a holiday of hope
April 08, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBThis is a difficult season for so many but I believe that this is a fitting time for us to celebrate Easter even if it is with just our family. Today I want to share three ways Easter gives us hope for today as well as tomorrow. We will talk about the significance of the folded napkin left in the empty tomb, Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Savior, and what the holiday really means for us. May we be filled with the hope that our risen Savior has given us.
How Thoughts become your Destiny
April 01, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBWe are back in our series on the daughters of Eve and we are talking about Lot’s daughters. They grew up in a corrupt city that sadly left its mark in their lives. They allowed their circumstances to dictate their choices. Learn how important your thoughts are and the connection they have to your destiny. A King's Daughter https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/a-kings-daughter.html
Be Still and Know
March 25, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB"Be still" is a term that is being used a lot right now. What does it mean, how often is it used in scripture and how how important is it in our lives today? That's what we will unpack in today's episode.
From Slave to Servant - the story of St. Patrick
March 18, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MBSt. Patricks Day is a holiday defined by the color green and celebrated with beer of the same hue but is that really what it is all about? What there even a man called Patrick? Yes there was but his story is not surrounded by pots of gold and little green men but begins with a man who was captured and spent 6 years in captivity. Listen to learn more about the man behind the holiday. Patrick's autobiography Confession of Saint Patrick Adventures in Odyssey Episode on St. Patrick h...
The Tragedy of Compromise
March 11, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBLot’s wife is remembered for her glance back to Sodom which ended in her becoming a pillar of salt. But how did she get there, how did she end up blatantly defying God? Compromise. In this episode we will unpack her story and discover the tragedy of compromise. Genesis 19
Are you willing to unplug?
March 04, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBDid you know there is such a thing as National day of unplugging? Do we really have such an epidemic of technology that there is now a need to call for a day to unplug? I am afraid so and we are going to dive into this topic today. Learn why it is needful to put the phones down so we can truly see those around us, many who are hurting and in need of a friend. Study about loneliness https://www.cbsnews.com/news/many-americans-are-lonely-and-gen-z-most-of-all-study-finds/ More infor...
Unloved and Unwanted
February 26, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MBDo you ever feel unloved and unwanted, that you could run away and no one would even bother to come after you? Well, that is the story of Hagar, the handmaid to Sarah. She was pushed into an uncomfortable situation which would forever change her life. But this woman who is often cast into a negative light would experience something so precious when she meets with God and it left an imprint in her soul. Find out what this means for us today and what we can learn.
A Peep Behind the Scenes
February 19, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBRosalie dances in a traveling circus, everyone who sees her thinks her life must be wonderful, but is it? One day an old man gives her a picture of a Shepherd who loves her and as she tries to find a better life she shares the Shepherd’s love with others. Today I am talking about a book that sold over 2 and half million copies and how it was turned into a best selling audio drama and is getting ready to be brought to life on stage for the first time ever. Learn about how the Good She...
The Myth of Being Single
February 12, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBDo you struggle with being single? Do you feel that you are incomplete because you are not married or that God has withheld a spouse because you are not good enough yet? I unpack these and other myths of being single. If you are married please don’t ignore this, you may find some helpful things you can do for your single friends who are discouraged. www.sitstillmydaughter.com
The Hardee's Man
February 06, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBWhat can a simple sausage biscuit teach us about kindness? Find out in this special episode that talks about kindness and the eternal impact it can have on others. https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas https://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/blog/the-hardees-man Quote by Amy Leigh Mercree: Remember kindness can transform someone’s dark moment with a blaze of light. You’ll never know how much your caring matters
She judged Him faithful
January 29, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode we will continue with our series on the Daughters of Eve and look at the life of Sarah. She was a woman who had an unfulfilled dream, who left all that was familiar to life a nomadic life, and she battled with doubt over God's faithfulness. What does this woman's story have to teach us? Let's find out together! www.sitstillmydaughter.com
Trusting God with the unfamiliar
January 22, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWe are starting a series entitled "Daughters of Eve" where we will make our way through the women of the Bible and discover what their story has to teach us. In this episode we talk about the life of Noah and his family through the eyes of his wife. We will try to put ourselves in her shoes and learn from this woman who stepped into an ark full of animals and left behind everything she had ever known. Article, "Noah found grace" https://www.icr.org/article/noah-found-grace Flood i...
Does Total Dependence Equal Zero Choice?
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIf one is dependent on another do they forfeit their right to choose? This is an argument that has been used by some in the Pro-Choice movement on the issue of Abortion. Let's try to unpack this thought and the long reaching consequences it can have on both the born and the unborn. Special Note: I may have mispronounced Norma's name and said McCormick instead of McCorvey References: Dr. Willie Parker: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a23771/abortion-ministry-of-dr-willie-parker-...
What were they thinking?!
January 08, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MBHow often have you caught yourself saying, "What were they thinking?" when you hear about someone's decision. Learn how a grid made of blue masking tape teaches us about the importance of compassion.
Hope for tomorrow
January 02, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MBIn this episode we will talk about Eve, a woman who succumbed to the first temptation and also suffered the first consequences of sin. Learn how we as women are still dealing with the effects of what transpired in the garden and how we can live in the hope of tomorrow.
Learning to sit still
December 25, 2019 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBLearn about Biblical characters who went through seasons of waiting and what the outcome. Find out how we are to be waiting and what God intends for us to learn in those seasons of waiting whether it be for a child, a promotion or a future spouse. We all face seasons of waiting but it is what we do in that season that is important.