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Her Renewed Strength | Bible Study, Christian Theology, Christian Women

Erika Diaz-Castro, Bible Teacher, Christian Life Coach, Keynote Speakerherrenewedstrength.podbean.com
Welcome to Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! At HRS, we’re on a mission to get more women in the Word of God. Whether your struggle is to have time for Bible study or simply better understand what you read in God’s Word, this show will help you get in God’s Word and grow in your faith as a Christian woman. Hey, I’m Erika, your Jesus-loving Puerto Rican life coach! I’m passionate about God’s Word and I know, firsthand, the transformation that comes from investing time into a relationship with Jesus. I believe that the best way to live out your faith is to read your Bible, develop GOOD theology, exercise spiritual disciplines, and engage with culture in a way that honors God and points others to Jesus. On this show, I’ll share Bible study tips; dive into God’s Word; and talk about all things theology; all in an effort to help you live out your faith with boldness. Grab your Bible, notebook and a pen, sister friend. It’s time to dive in! NEXT STEPS: 1. Learn More // https://herrenewedstrength.com 2. Download the FREE Simplify Bible Study Resource // https://herrenewedstrength.com/soap-bible-study-method-resource 3. Join the Community // https://herrenewestrength.com/community 4. Want to put Jesus first in your busy schedule and have time for the things that grow your relationship with the Lord? Grab the Christ Centered Productivity Framework Mini-Hub for just $37! https://herrenewedstrength.thrivecart.com/ccpf-minihub/
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124: Should You Feel Guilty About Setting Boundaries? 3 Verses That Reveal What God Says About Guilt

Hey, friends! In our last episode, I shared 4 ways you can reduce your to-do list by 50% and one of those ways was to set boundaries. I gave you a permission slip to say no to others’ asking you to take on more; and even to yourself when it comes to being distracted. The thought of setting boundaries might trigger negative feelings for you and I want to be sensitive to that. So, today, I pose the question: should you feel guilty about setting boundaries? To answer this question, I am sharing 3 v...

Jan 20, 202315 minEp. 124

123: Is Your To-Do List Taking Over Your Life? 4 Ways To Reduce Your To-Do List by 50%

Hey, sis! Today I’m speaking to those of you who feel like your to-do list is taking over your life. I know that to-do lists are really helpful and they’re a very needed piece of our time management systems. However, they can also become little idols in our hearts. Why is that? Well, I think it’s because we worry so much about what we’ve yet to cross off those to-do lists. So much of the energy spent thinking about them take from the energy needed to create a system to get all that done without ...

Jan 17, 202322 minEp. 123

122: Do Your Time Management Efforts Lead To Profit or Poverty? A Short Devotional Bible Study on Proverbs 21:5

Hey sista-friends! Do you work well under pressure? Do you think you do your best work when you procrastinate? I don’t know if you know this, sis, but sometimes, even the best plans fail to be executed effectively and STILL lead to last-minute efforts. So, today, I’m posing the question: when you actually walk out your plans, are your efforts profitable, or do they lead to poverty? I’ll turn to Proverbs 21:5 to answer that question, so I hope you have your Bible, a notebook, and a pen because we...

Jan 13, 202319 minEp. 122

121: Not Fitting In Your Priorities? The # 1 Way To Truly Uncover Your Productivity Pitfalls So You Can Finally Get Things Done & Be Less Overwhelmed By Your To-Do List

Hey friends! Over the last few months, I’ve reviewed a lot of data coming from Her Renewed Strength - The Community and the number 1 struggle for so many of you is understanding priorities, whether that’s identifying your priorities or fitting in your priorities so your busy and hectic lives reflect what’s important to you. This is stressing you out. It’s triggering anxiety for so many of you! You’re overwhelmed. You’re not where you should be. You’re tired and you are so done. I want to help! I...

Jan 10, 202319 minEp. 121

120: Craving Rest For Your Soul? 3 Verses To Help You Let Go of Anxiety & Have A Peaceful Start to 2023

What’s up, sister friends?! Are you craving rest for your soul? We are coming out of the holiday season and, if you’re anything like me, anxiety and overwhelm are the other side of the coin during this busy time. Sure, we love being with family and celebrating Jesus’ birth. However, we can be tempted to do a lot in a short period of time, which leaves so little room for REST or even just space to be still. If you feel like you’re running on fumes and struggling to feel PEACE, this episode is for...

Jan 06, 202317 minEp. 120

119: How Choosing A Verse For 2023 Can Help You Reduce Anxiety & Improve Your Time Management As An Anxious Christian Woman!

Friends! Happy New Year! Are you ready to reduce overwhelm in 2023?! I know I am! In today’s episode, I want to give you a different angle on entering the new year. You may have heard of choosing a word for the new year and I know you’ve heard of choosing a new year’s resolution. I’ve done both and continue to choose a word for each year. Last year, I chose a verse for the first time. I want to share with you WHY this is powerful…. WHAT this can lead to…. HOW this can help you reduce anxiety AND...

Jan 03, 202313 minEp. 119

118: Q4 Recap & Reflection... PLUS Quick BONUS Workshop! 3-Steps To Setting Your TOP 2023 Goal!

It's almost the end of 2022, and I can't wait to share what happened in Q4. Thank you for making 2022 absolutely incredible! It is also at this time of the year when many of us think about setting goals for 2023. So in this episode, I will walk you through a goal-setting workshop you will LOVE using the ARC Method. It is the same process I took to setting my 2023 goals, one of which is rebranding the Her Renewed Strength. And I'm sooo happy to announce that the rebranded website is now live!!! C...

Dec 30, 202233 minEp. 118

117: Want To Fit In Devotional Time EACH & EVERY DAY? Implement THIS Powerful Time Hack with Michelle Byrd

Hey, Sis! Are you struggling to have a consistent time in God's Word or simply a quiet time alone with Him? Do you want to make your devotional time more transformational? In today's episode, I share my conversation with Michelle, a dear person I do life with and my podcast guest. She shared super simple time hacks that you can start using today. Besides getting things done, these time hacks make it easier to fit in things that matter, like daily devotions. I pray this blesses you. Featured Gues...

Dec 27, 202223 minEp. 117

116: Normalizing and Differentiating High-Functioning Anxiety From Clinical Anxiety with Dr. Lisa Hartwell

Do you get anxious about your ability to perform or your inability to perform? Is your anxiety tied to actions that you can't get away from time constraints or a reduction of your capacity? Friend, you might be experiencing High-Functioning Anxiety. Today's episode is a treat for you!!! Recently, I had a conversation with a new friend, Dr. Lisa Hartwell, about high-functioning anxiety. It was a good one that I don't want you to miss it. What is high-functioning anxiety? How is it different from ...

Dec 23, 202226 minEp. 116

115: Worried About Your Physical Appearance? How The Enemy Is Using Your Body Image To Distract You From Your Kingdom Work with Carla Arges

Are you worried about your physical appearance? Do you associate your acceptability and lovability with a number on a scale or a size in pants? Are you wondering if looks and body image matter in life? To answer those questions, I sat down to chat with Carla Arges about body image. Despite the enemy's attempt to disrupt the internet connection and stop the convo, the Holy Spirit spoke through this beautiful and wise woman. In this episode, Carla shares her testimony. Her struggles with body imag...

Dec 20, 202220 minEp. 115

114: Sad or Anxious During The Holidays? Shift Your Gaze To The Eternal with this Devotional Study of Hebrews 11:26-27

Are you going through a crappy time this holiday? Maybe someone in your family is critically sick. Or maybe you are diagnosed with cancer. Or maybe you are going through a divorce or a mental health struggle. I feel you, sista friend! I too was diagnosed with cancer a few days before Christmas. While you might be tempted to focus on the hard thing to the point that it consumes you and keeps you up at night researching solutions, the problem is, those hard things are temporary. In today's episode...

Dec 16, 202219 minEp. 114

113: How To Give Yourself Grace & Create Fluidity In Your Daily Schedule with Jessa Raye

Do you feel like a slave to your schedule? Are you struggling to fit in with your mom's duties, running a business, being a wife, and trying to do everything into your daily schedule? Help is on your way, sista friend! Today's episode with my special guest, Jessa Raye, is packed with practical, powerful yet simple time management and home management tips she uses daily. Listen in to re-discover yourself again, know what's most important from your long to-do list, and eliminate the overwhelm. Fea...

Dec 13, 202227 minEp. 113

112: Want To Communicate With Truth and Love? How To Have Grace-filled Conversations During The Holidays with Faith Hanan

What's up, friend? Today, I am bringing a good friend and fellow podcaster, Faith Hanan, to share her testimony and offer some tips on how to have a grace-filled and loving conversation during the holiday season. So, before meeting and communicating with family, relatives, or friends this holiday season, listen to this episode first. I pray this blesses you. Featured Guest Faith Hanan is a Jesus lover, wife, barrel racer, worship leader, accidental SEO expert, copywriter, podcaster, and wrangler...

Dec 09, 202228 minEp. 112

111: FREE 2022 REFLECTION WORKSHOP For Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Women!

Do you want clarity around commitments, goals, and priorities in 2023? In 2022, I took steps that helped my company achieve massive clarity around commitments, goals, and priorities. It led to levels of progress and productivity I had never experienced in almost four years of owning a formal business. I committed to doing this every year, and guess what!? I was able to have that time this past weekend. Today, I walk you through what I did - a REFLECTION WORKSHOP! I have questions for you to sit ...

Dec 06, 202220 minEp. 111

110: Struggling To Recognize God’s Faithfulness? This Recap of Our Ruth Bible Study Will Boost Your Faith!

What's up y'all? We come to the end of our Ruth Bible study, a beautiful love story. It is, however, not just about Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. It is also about our relationship with Jesus Christ. It is about our full redemption and the lengths the Lord will go to unite us with Him. I pray that our entire Bible study on Ruth will inspire you to go in-depth at God's word and bring you closer to the Lord. Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode: Be steadfast in trusting that God can transform nothi...

Dec 02, 202212 minEp. 110

109: Is Overcommitting Leading To Anxiety About Your Schedule? 3 Steps To Stop Overcommitting In 2023!

"I don't have time to be in the Word of God. I wish I could get deeper in my walk with the Lord but I don't have time." "I wish I had more time. I can't finish everything and my to-do list is never-ending. I'm all stressed out! I'm not where I should be!" "I want to get more done. How do I say no to this? I'm scared of what people are going to think." Sis, have you ever found yourself saying or asking one of those? If you have, you have probably been overcommitting! Today, I am asking you two qu...

Nov 29, 202224 minEp. 109

108: Should You Sacrifice Your Own Happiness For Family? Bible Study Recap of Ruth Chapter 3

Hey, y’all! We are back for a recap of our Ruth Bible study. We went through chapter 3 this week and, I have to say, it is probably my favorite chapter. Ready to celebrate God's love? Grab your Bible and pen, and let's do it! Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode: Discern how much you can sacrifice for eternal happiness Grow in your trust in the Lord even if you don’t see immediate answers to your prayers Celebrate God's eternal goodness and faithfulness Check out show notes here >>&...

Nov 25, 202214 minEp. 108

107: Did You Choose The Wrong Planner? I Did! 3 Reasons Time Management Tools Matter

"Do you know where I can find the perfect planner?" "If I found the perfect planner, then X, Y, and Z would fall into place. I wouldn't be behind in my to-do list, and I wouldn't feel overwhelmed by the routine and schedule I keep." These are a few of the questions and sentiments my clients referred to me. The truth is, there is no perfect planner! Today, I am digging into why planners matter. Also, I share my experiences choosing a planner. Whether you are thinking about your next planner or wo...

Nov 22, 202221 minEp. 107

106: What Does God’s Grace & Provision Actually Look Like? Bible Study Recap of Ruth Chapter 2

Hey, y’all! It's time for a recap of our Ruth Bible study. We went through chapter 2 this week; it is jam-packed with information. We learned more about what Chuck Missler calls “Love’s Response.” In today's episode, I share some of the highlights and offer more insight into the rich and beautiful book of Ruth. If you are in a season of trust and waiting, I pray that this Bible study recap encourages and gives you hope that deepens your faith and trust in our Sovereign God. Why you’ve got to che...

Nov 18, 202212 minEp. 106

105: Are You Craving Balance? How To Create Balance For The Season You’re In

Hey, Sis! Are you trying to find balance and struggling to be okay with where the Lord is leading you? Well, balance is something that I personally have struggled with throughout my life. I don’t love the term because I don’t think it’s possible. But, today, I am sharing a conversation with my girl, Sara Ann Jimenez, about balance! She shares her take on this and gives a tactical takeaway so you can create balance when life has you feeling overwhelmed. Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode...

Nov 15, 202230 minEp. 105

104: Romance, Redemption, and Evidence of Deliberate Design...Bible Study Recap of Ruth Chapter 1

Hey, y’all! It has been a huge few days for us, from the Ruth study starting to the 1st anniversary of this podcast to the Podcast Anniversary Party, which was SO fun. Congrats to all the winners! Stay tuned for the episode featuring the panel discussion. It was all soooo good. In today's episode, I am wrapping up the week with the Bible study recap of Ruth chapter 1. If you have been feeling lacking in faith, shifty, doubtful, or discouraged, this is a really good time for you to get into the W...

Nov 11, 202216 minEp. 104

103: What Will God Do With Your Yes? (Esther 4:14) Celebrating & Recapping ONE YEAR On Her Renewed Strength - The Podcast!!! +You’re Invited!

ONE YEAR ON THE PODCAST?! I could cry! Can you even believe it? A year ago, I launched this thing and Joren, who was sent from HEAVEN (for real!), did all the behind-the-scenes work to bring this goal to life! There were some moments when I needed help and would just pray to the Lord to carry me… to guide me… to help me do the thing He was leading me to do. In those moments of anxiety or discouragement… when I was too deep in the weeds and needed a boost of confidence or encouragement… a review ...

Nov 09, 202216 minEp. 103

102: Do You Have A Biblical Mindset? The # 1 Way To Know & How This Helps To Manage Your Worries

Hey, friend! In today's world, mindset is big! You hear a lot about it in the coaching world. At work, leaders talk about growth and fixed mindsets. On social media, people often post about having a positive mindset. Well, as a Christian, it is important to have a BIBLICAL mindset. Did you know that having a Biblical Mindset helps you manage anxiety? If you look at my website or Facebook Group or listen to my podcast, there is always the word Biblical Mindset. So today, I am sharing more about t...

Nov 08, 202215 minEp. 102

101: In Need of Rest? Be Still & Know… An In-Depth Devotional Bible Study on Psalm 46:10

What's up, friend? Are you in need of rest? Do you struggle with taking the time to do it? I know I do! Like, what is a Sabbath? Well, while I won’t be diving into that topic today. Instead, I am going to dig into the verse the Lord gave me at the beginning of the season of REST He has me in. Yes, REST is what I am working through myself. I don’t have it all figured out, so I hope that, as I share more about it with you, you can hear HIS gentle whisper and respond with eagerness and excitement. ...

Nov 04, 202223 minEp. 101

100: Feeling Anxious About How Busy You’ll Get This Holiday Season? 2 Warnings To Help You Improve Your Time Management Skills

How is this already my 100th episode of Her Renewed Strength Podcast? I am still in disbelief that 100 episodes have passed. Thank you for sticking, my sista friend! I don't know how the Lord has done it all. He gave me a mission, and seeing it through has been incredibly fulfilling. All the glory to God! In today's episode, I give a couple of things you should be cautious about as you navigate the holiday season so that you can improve your time management skills. If you are one of those who ge...

Nov 01, 202218 minEp. 100

99: What’s The Difference Between A Study Bible, Devotional & Commentary; And Which Should You Use To Study God’s Word?

Hey, sista friend! Are you wondering what you should use to study God's Word? Is it a Study Bible, Devotional, or Commentary? Those are questions I have been asked in the past, and I am digging into them today. I explain the difference between a study Bible, a devotional, and a commentary, as well as when and how you should use them. I also share some of my favorite resources. May this bless you as you deepen your study of the Word of God and bring it to the next level. Why you’ve got to check o...

Oct 28, 202210 minEp. 99

98: Do You Feel Suffocated By Schedules? The Real Reason You’re Anxious and Struggling To Feel Free!

Hey, friend! Do you feel suffocated by schedules? Do you feel restricted by it? Do you struggle to be free of it? I hear you. I used to feel that way. The reason is that I was one of those little girls who followed the rules. If you told me I needed to do something, then I would do it. No ifs and buts. Schedules are empowering and super helpful. So today, I’m going to help you shift your perspective by uncovering the REAL REASON you are feeling anxious and restricted by your schedule. I hope you...

Oct 25, 202210 minEp. 98

97: In Need of Comfort During This Season of Uncertainty?... A Devotional & Worship Session Highlighting Isaiah 40:1-5

What’s up, friend? Do you need a good pick-me-up today? The Lord gave me these verses and I want to share them with you in this episode. I pray this gives you strength and comfort in whatever battle or season of uncertainty you are in now. Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode: Get the strength and comfort you need to face your battles Be reminded of who you are to God so you can enjoy His privileges Discover the ONE person you must turn to whenever you need comfort Check out show notes he...

Oct 21, 202216 minEp. 97

96: Is Anxiety A Discernment Alarm? 4 Steps To Knowing What God Wants You To Lay Down with Stefanie Gass

Hey, friend! Are you anxious about knowing what God wants you to lay down and give up? And if you do know, are you struggling to give it up? Well, I have a special treat for you today! My girl and podcast coach, Stef Gass, joined me for a conversation that was totally last minute and totally on time. We planned to talk about something else, but her INCREDIBLE testimony took us down a different path. I truly believe the Holy Spirit led our conversation because someone needs to hear it. I’m so exc...

Oct 18, 202234 minEp. 96

95: If Jesus Has Overcome The World, He’s Overcome Your Anxiety, Too! A Short Devotional Bible Study on John 16:33

Hola, hermanitas! Ready for a little Friday Bible study? Today’s devotional Bible study is on John 16:33. I dig into what this verse REALLY means and how powerful the Word of God is. If you worry too much about everything that happens in your life or around you, this episode is for you. As you navigate the "nonsense" of life, I hope this helps you refocus on how big God is. So grab your Bible, notebook, and pen; and let’s do this! Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode: Understand why apart...

Oct 14, 202221 minEp. 95
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