We’re back for Week 3 of our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, Ten-Week Bible Study in Galatians , and this time, we’re exploring the deep and lasting Joy that comes from walking with the Spirit. This week, Jen McGee joins us to dive into what Spirit-empowered joy really looks like—beyond circumstances, beyond fleeting emotions. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, Jen encourages us to embrace a joy that’s rooted in Christ and steady through every season. Whether you’re journeying throu...
Jul 01, 2025•23 min•Season 6Ep. 3
We’re back for Week 2 of our Fruit of the Spirit Bible study series, diving deeper into what it means to walk in step with the Spirit—starting with Love . This week, Lisa Kurtz joins us to unpack how Spirit-filled love should be at the core of who we are as Christians. From scripture to real-life examples, Lisa shares wisdom and encouragement for anyone desiring to grow in genuine, Spirit-led love. Whether you're following along with the 10-week Fruit of the Spirit study or tuning in for encoura...
Jun 17, 2025•36 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Season 6 is here—and we’re kicking things off with Charity Berkey as the first of 10 amazing authors behind the Fruit of the Spirit Bible study! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the stories, the many writing processes, and how God brought this study to life. It’s the start of a powerful, joy-filled season you won’t want to miss! Get your Study on the Fruit of the Spirit here — https://www.amazon.com/Fruit-Spirit-Ten-Week-Study-Galatians/dp/B0DB7N9J1T Shop Faith Fuel Coffee and support EFW — https...
Jun 03, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Join us today in a conversation with guest, Kelly Edmonson, on following God's call to missions and experiencing His amazing increase when we are obedient to that call. Kelly has used the field of nursing to bring the gospel to countless souls, and she tells a beautiful story of how God has enabled this ministry to so. Kelly: https://www.facebook.com/kelleigh.edmondson Medical Missions Outreach: https://medical-outreach.com/ https://www.instagram.com/medmissnoutrch/ https://www.facebook.com/Medi...
Nov 12, 2024•53 min
Today's guest, Kristina Wilson, walks us through her personal experience of learning how to surrender her time, her plans, and her life's direction to her Heavenly Father. You will be filled with the knowledge that we all face many of the same trials, and God is our source of peace through our journey of surrendering to His plans. Kristina: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.wilson.921 https://www.instagram.com/kristinacreates/ Resources : EFW Links: https://linktr.ee/encouragementfromwomen?utm_s...
Oct 29, 2024•52 min
Today's episode will guide you through the lifestyle changes you can make on a daily bases to incorporate telling Jesus about others as part of your everyday routine. Whether it is in your career, your friend group, or just in your local grocery store, there are ways to effectively share to love of Jesus to those around you, and Hollie does an amazing job of describing it in a Biblical and practical way. Hollie: https://www.facebook.com/hollie.furnervaughn https://www.instagram.com/hollibell714/...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Today's episode will guide you through several practical steps you can incorporate into your Bible study to deepen your understanding, strengthen your walk, and grow your faith. Guest, Melanie Breedlove, is passionate about daily study and discipleship. Her experience and personal story lend her to teaching this material in a very practical and applicable way. Grab a pen and some paper, then send this episode to your friends as it is going to be filled with information to help you in your walk. ...
Oct 01, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 5
This conversation will challenge your view of institutional educational systems and methods. Guest, Sam Sordo, speaks passionately and boldly to the downfall of the education system and the lack of true education that is present in many schools today. The words of encouragement and wisdom she offers will inspire and fortify anyones aspirations to home educate their children. Sam's Socials: https://www.facebook.com/sorbosam https://www.instagram.com/sam_sorbo/ Sam's Books: https://www.amazon.com/...
Sep 17, 2024•48 min
In today's episode we take a deep dive into surrender, singleness, satisfaction with guest Krystal Heath. When our story does not go in the way we planned, is our response to lean in to the feeling of doubt and question God's ability to know what is best for us? Or do we challenge our own thinking and resolve to wrestle with our Heavenly Father until we can reach a point of surrender? You will find all this and more in this episode of EFW. Krystal: https://www.facebook.com/krystalheat https://ww...
Sep 03, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Today's episode with Alaina Aiken is a conversation about one families decision to remove screens from their home based on the negative impact screen time was having on their family. Behavioral issues in children from too much screen time is something we all know can happen. The question is what can you do about it? When faced with the reality of this scenario, Alaina and her husband took action and held nothing back. Whether removing screens from your home is what is needed for your family or n...
Aug 20, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Today's episode with guest, Jennifer Harmon, is the true and relatable story that every mother, wife, and ministry working woman can relate to. As women designed by God, we naturally have a tendency to see all of the dangers in life. This is a blessing when it come to protecting those you love, but, left to grow unchecked, this trait can take over our lives so easily in the form of fear. Where do you turn when your fears are seeking to overtake you? Let Jennifer encourage your heart today as she...
Aug 06, 2024•42 min
Today's conversation is a scientific discussion about the nuances of the IVF industry. Guest, Aresia Watson, lays out the facts from a biological perspective, and then compares them to what the Bible says about human life. This difficult conversation is not in any way meant to be a condemnation of those that have benefitted from the medical abilities available through IFV. We hope you will gain knowledge and encouragement from the facts that Aresia portrays. Aresia: https://www.facebook.com/ares...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Today's episode is an informational conversation about the truth about ectopic pregnancies. Guest, Faith Gelsthorpe has first hand experience with this tragic condition and speaks from her own experience and knowledge about this diagnosis. She also shares how God has worked in her own life moving forward from her loss. Faith Gelsthorpe: https://www.facebook.com/johnandfaith.gelsthorpe https://www.instagram.com/faithe.liz.a.beth_/ Article mentioned: https://www.dailywire.com/news/dont-believe-pro...
Apr 16, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Today's episode is a role-reversal where, founder, Charity Berkey interviews, host, Haley Shoemaker on her families experience hosting an international student for a year and a half. They talk about the structure of the program, positives and negatives, some funny stories, and ultimately how their student came to a saving knowledge of Christ. Listen in for this fun and encouraging conversation on a unique topic. Membership Program for Reference: https://wa-institute.org/events/ispi/ Encouraging ...
Apr 10, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Today we discuss the topic of the fatherless epidemic that is ravaging our country. Guest, Sean and Jackie Teis have a passion for this need and have turned that passion into a ministry that seeks to help everyone involved in these situations; the child, the mother, the grandparents, the local church and anyone else that wants to help these individuals. One big take away from this conversation is that we can always learn something from those that are around us, no matter circumstance. Life Facto...
Apr 02, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this episode, today's guest, Sarah Frazer, and Haley discuss the importance of daily Bible study, and the benefits of Christian community. Sarah is the author of several resources and the founder of a platform for encouraging women in the exact areas. She has a passion for seeing women grow in the knowledge of our Lord and then applying that knowledge when life takes an unexpected detour. Sarah Frazer: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553205174113 https://www.instagram.com/sarah_e_fr...
Mar 27, 2024•41 min
Today's conversation is a tough talk about the fight on abortion. You will hear several stories, accounts, statistics and more from the front lines of this battle. The enemy is doing so much damage on this front, and it will take God's people taking a stand and doing more to defend the most vulnerable of us. National Right To Life (USA): https://www.nrlc.org/ First Choice Pregnancy Services: https://www.instagram.com/firstchoicepregnancy/ EFW Links: https://linktr.ee/encouragementfromwomen?utm_s...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 7
It can be very easy to allow our children to become an excuse for not serving. I know I am guilty of it too. Let, guest, Molly Swaffer's words encourage and motivate your heart that you can do it. She will give your heart the push it may need to believe that it is possible even when they are young. Molly: https://www.facebook.com/molly.swaffer https://www.instagram.com/penniesngrace/ EFW Links: https://linktr.ee/encouragementfromwomen?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9eefac46-031b-4dc...
Mar 12, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Most of us will have conversations with our children about how to act appropriately around individuals that have differences. In this episode, guest Bethany Beazley gives us practical ways to make these conversations more intentional. Bethany's six year old son has a rare disorder that has caused him to have some significant disabilities. This led Bethany to become more vocal about normalizing disabilities. She even wrote a book entitled, William Tries Again , in which she shows a boy with disab...
Mar 05, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this episode, we tackle a difficult topic that is not discussed often. Is family estrangement ever biblical? How do we work through difficult family relationships? Is your family actually "toxic?" How can you begin to work towards reconciliation? These are just a few of the questions we talk about with guest, Julie Plagens. Julie's Book: Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart, Julie: https://www.facebook.com/julie.plagens.3 https://www.instagram.com/julieaplagens/ https://momrem...
Feb 27, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Today's conversation is with Bridgette Cameron Ridenour on her life story, and how God has revealed His plan for her life. Bridgette grew up amongst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as her brother, Kirk, and sister, Candace, had successful child tv star careers. It was always Bridgette's dream to perform on screen, however the opportunities for her own debut seemed to never stick. Bridgette describes for us in her book, Overlooked, how God has revealed His plan for her life and ambitions. Brid...
Feb 20, 2024•47 min
Today we continue our conversation on Women's cycles with Dr. Tammy Mahaney. We go a bit deeper on the medical side of our natural ebb and flow as women. She offers excellent advice on finding a good doctor, talking to our daughters about womanhood, and how the up and down cycles are natural and good. FEMM Health: https://femmhealth.org/get-started/ Jump Off The Hormone Swing by Lorraine Pintus: https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Hormone-Swing-Perimenopause/dp/0802487610 Dr. Tammy Mahaney: https://...
Feb 13, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Today we tackle how to handle the many changes that we see in our bodies as women. Navigating the ups and downs of our emotions can prove very challenging, but, guest, Heather Teis gives us some great pointer on how to remain in a Christ-like frame of mind while we are on the rollercoaster of female hormones. Jump Off The Hormone Swing by Lorraine Pintus: https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Hormone-Swing-Perimenopause/dp/0802487610 Heather Teis: https://www.facebook.com/heather.teis https://www.inst...
Feb 06, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 1
For the season three finale, we will be taking an in depth look at personal discipleship, spiritual disciplines, and what these look like practically in the life of a woman. Guest Jana Abbott presents truth after truth in her passionate encouragement in prioritizing a fully surrendered life. You are definitely in store for an iron sharpening iron listen. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=encouragement%20from%20women%20podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In today's episode we will discuss the story of redemption from a severe eating disorder. Emily Allen opens up about her struggle with the wrong mindset behind the disorder, and how it greatly affected her life. But it doesn't end there. Emily is able to share how God reached down and opened her eyes to the truth of her situation. He gave her a new hope in His redeeming work. Connect with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=encouragement%20from%20women%20podcast Instagram: https:...
Nov 14, 2023•50 min
Dylan and Morgan Novak are called to a unique ministry where they meet celebrities and share the gospel with them. Often times these individuals are overlooked by the church because of their fame. The Novak's stand in that gap to reach them for Christ. Connect with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=encouragement%20from%20women%20podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encouragementfromwomen.podcast Encouragement From Women Who've Been There: https://www.facebook.com/Encour...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 23 min
It is not the path that any of us would choose to loose a spouse, but guest Denise McBride describes how God can bring beauty through our grief and how finding a second love can be an unexpected blessing. Denise and her husband Denis both lost their first spouse, but God brought their hearts together in the midst of their pain and wrote a beautiful story of friendship and love. Connect with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=encouragement%20from%20women%20podcast Instagram: http...
Oct 17, 2023•34 min
The question of "how much should I be doing for ministry" is a question I know many women ask themselves with every new season. Guilt for saying no is a real thing, and saying yes to everything can often be the answer. We all can see that this is not a healthy approach, but how do we find that balance that as women we are always chasing? Connect with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=encouragement%20from%20women%20podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encouragementfromwo...
Sep 26, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Many can struggle with anxious thoughts, and many struggle with the scary circumstance of a panic attack. These symptoms can be daunting, humiliating, and discouraging. In today's episode we speak with Anxiety Mentor, Hannah La Joy Johnston on how we can combat these symptoms and get to the root of the problem. Connect with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encouragementfromwomen https://www.faceb ook.com/EncouragementFromWomenWhoveBeenThere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encouragement...
Sep 12, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Mentorship is often something we feel should be done by the pastor's wife, or those that are already in leadership roles, or have letters behind their name. However, true biblical mentorship is just someone who loves the Lord and wants to help train others to love Him too. Guest, Heather Teis, beautifully describes how we all have something we can give to others. Whether that is something that is a day to day task or it is leading a full group of ladies in a leadership study, we all have a gift ...
Aug 29, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 3
