On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily examines Ahab and Jezebel from 1 Kings. This dynamic duo was infamous in Israel for all the wrong reasons. As Jezebel led their family, chaos and calamity followed. This episode explores Jezebel, Ahab, their marriage, and our amazing God who is rich in mercy. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 14, 2021•32 min•Season 13Ep. 8
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily examines texts from 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel regarding David and Michal’s married relationship. While their relationship was unique, there are many things that can be learned both about their marriage and our own relationship with an amazing and mighty God. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 24, 2021•34 min•Season 13Ep. 7
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses Abigail – a woman with a great attitude, great advice, and a heart that was prepared. Even while living with a husband who acted in a less than ideal fashion, Abigail was able to use her great intellect and preparation to save her family from the wrath of David. At the same time, she points David to his King – the Lord who saves! OTHER EPISODES ABOUT ABIGAIL: “When Husbands Are Wrong” (Wifey Wednesdays S5E3) “Abigail: A Humble Wife” (Wifey Wed...
Mar 03, 2021•32 min•Season 13Ep. 6
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses Hannah (1 Sam. 1-2). Hannah is an amazing example of faithfulness during difficulty. This episode discusses topics such as depression, anxiety, anguish, loss, heartache, and idolatry. Quite the lineup! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 17, 2021•40 min•Season 13Ep. 5
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses a polygamous marriage: Jacob and Leah and Rachel. Though God’s plan for marriage is one man and one wife, Jacob is led to the sin of polygamy by his father-in-law Laban, who deceives Jacob into marrying Leah instead of Rachel. He then offers Rachel, and the two sisters become married to the same man – causing problems for years. This episode also looks at the two women individually, because the comparisons begin at the beginning of the texts t...
Feb 03, 2021•41 min•Season 13Ep. 4
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily goes back to Genesis to discuss another patriarch’s wife, this time, Rebekah. In keeping with the format of the season, this episode features a section about Rebekah, another about her marriage, and concluding with what we learn about God from this account. This episode is intended to help us keep our focus where it should be instead of pledging our allegiance to our children or anyone else. Also discussed is the idea of deception and our motivations be...
Jan 27, 2021•37 min•Season 13Ep. 3
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses Abraham’s wife, Sarah, and her personality and difficulties in the first part of her life, and her seeming learned submission in the latter part of her life. This episode looks at Sarah, her dealings with Hagar and interactions with Abraham, and God’s faithfulness to everyone involved. If you struggle with submission or find yourself broken by life’s circumstances, this episode is for you. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jan 20, 2021•37 min•Season 13Ep. 2
This is the first episode of a brand new season of Wifey Wednesdays . This season, Emily is exploring the Old Testament and examining the women of Scripture while asking and answering three questions: What can we learn about the woman? What can we learn about her marriage? What can we learn about God? Join Emily each week to uncover another woman of God’s divine Word and apply their life and lessons to our own marriages. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jan 13, 2021•40 min•Season 13Ep. 1
This week’s episode of Wifey Wednesdays features another godly woman who has been married for over 20 years! Kathy Pollard, wife to Neal, gives lots of practical, Biblical advice on this episode of Wifey Wednesdays. This season has been a blessing, learning from all kinds of wives — learning the lessons they wish they had learned earlier. Truly this season is offering lots of practical ways for us to become better wives, and ultimately, to become the wives God created us to be. ★ Support this po...
Nov 18, 2020•45 min•Season 12Ep. 13
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily is joined by Evelyn Apple. Evelyn and her husband, Jody, have been married for 42 years, and Evelyn shares her wisdom with the Wifey audience. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nov 11, 2020•51 min•Season 12Ep. 12
Ashley Macon joins Emily for this episode of Wifey Wednesdays to discuss the Wifey questions of this season in a light-hearted, but raw way. It is so fascinating to see how different every marriage is, and yet how each of us are striving toward the same goal: a God-honoring marriage. Each episode this season offers various tips about how to maintain a godly attitude in your marriage, while offering suggestions and even a glimpse inside the life of those who are trying to do it God’s way but may ...
Nov 04, 2020•47 min•Season 12Ep. 11
Christy Jenkins, co-host of the podcast Bountiful , answers Emily’s 10 questions on this episode of Wifey Wednesdays. The episode is full of great wisdom and quite a few laughs. You don’t want to miss this episode of the podcast. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 28, 2020•41 min•Season 12Ep. 10
This week on Wifey Wednesdays Emily is joined by Shelby Doss to answer the season’s 10 questions about godly marriage. Shelby is full of wisdom and gives great, practical advice for any and all wives who are seeking to love their husbands in God-honoring ways. Be sure to check out all of the previous episodes of this season to learn LOTS from very wise, godly women. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 07, 2020•48 min•Season 12Ep. 9
Jessica Donovant joins Emily to discuss this season’s 10 questions about marriage. If you are looking for spiritual advice for marriage, don’t go anywhere! Jessica is filled with the Word and thus tons of Wifey wisdom. You’ll also want to write down the easy-to-remember outline she gives for serving and honoring our husbands. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 30, 2020•53 min•Season 12Ep. 8
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily is joined by Carol Lyn Rhymes to discuss marriage and the best lessons she’s learned. Married for 26 years, the majority of which were to an unbeliever, Carol Lyn offers amazing insights and great encouragement to women who are married to non-Christians. We answer the following questions: What is the best advice you’ve ever received from someone else about marriage? What are some ways you’ve found that show honor to your husband? In what ways is a marri...
Sep 23, 2020•47 min•Season 12Ep. 7
Emily is joined by Bonnie Landman this week to discuss the 10 questions all about wifey wisdom. Be sure to check out all of the episodes of this season to hear lots of practical advice for married women or women who want to be married one day. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 10, 2020•41 min•Season 12Ep. 6
This episode of Wifey Wednesdays features Rachel Robertson, a first time Wifey guest, who does a phenomenal job answering this season’s 10 questions. She is full of wifey wisdom! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 02, 2020•37 min•Season 12Ep. 5
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily is joined by Kristy Huntsman (of Come Fill Your Cup) to discuss 10 practical questions about marriage. Kristy is an author and editor, but most importantly an amazing Bible student. Find her books at Kaio Publications or follow along with all of the great work she is doing at Come Fill Your Cup. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Aug 26, 2020•38 min•Season 12Ep. 4
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily is joined by Nedra Rodriguez. Nedra answers this season’s 10 questions and gives some amazing insight into doing marriage God’s way. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aug 19, 2020•33 min•Season 12Ep. 3
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays , Marsha York joins Emily to discuss this season’s ten questions about marriage advice. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aug 12, 2020•36 min•Season 12Ep. 2
On this season of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily is going to be talking to seasoned Christian women about their marriages. In 10 questions, Emily will deep dive into what has worked for these women and what they wish they had known when they were newlyweds. Throughout the season, Emily will speak with Christian women who, combined, have over 150 years worth of marriage experience. Join in the discussion by answering these same 10 questions and emailing them to Emily (see below for email). Here are the ...
Aug 05, 2020•32 min•Season 12Ep. 1
This is the first ever Q&A episode of Wifey Wednesdays! Emily is joined by her husband Robert to discuss the following questions: How can you be submissive to a spiritually weak husband? Where’s the line between being submissive and abuse?…when your husband likes to be in control but not in a godly way. How do you forgive and not have bitterness/resentment if your husband doesn’t treat you the way God intended? What resources are there for a husband who has fallen away? How do you address a ...
May 27, 2020•53 min•Season 11Ep. 18
This episode of Wifey Wednesdays comes as we have been in self-isolation for two months during the great COVID plague of 2020. With all of our relationships becoming more reliant upon online interactions, it is easy to start noticing seeds of bitterness and resentment when our lives don’t match the picture-perfect lives of our friends. This episode is explores topics like submission, not over-sharing, not over-analyzing, and relying on God to sustain. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
May 13, 2020•30 min•Season 11Ep. 17
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily continues the discussion of Revelation 3 and the church at Laodicea. Jesus instructed those Christians to “be zealous and repent.” On this episode, Emily examines what it means to be zealous and how we can apply that to our lives and our relationships. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 30, 2020•34 min•Season 11Ep. 16
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses the Laodiceans from Revelation 3. Sometimes, we are tempted to make things all about us – just like they did. On this episode, Emily will look at the geography of the region as well as different aspects of the city that relate to the text in Revelation. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 22, 2020•30 min•Season 11Ep. 15
On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses how we can live righteously in our marriages during this season of quarantine during the great pandemic of 2020. The text under consideration is 1 Peter 2-3. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 15, 2020•19 min•Season 11Ep. 14
On part two of the discussion on being a peacemaker, Emily talks with Carol Lyn Rhymes about what it means to make peace in our homes and in our church families. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 08, 2020•26 min•Season 11Ep. 13
Emily is joined by Carol Lyn Rhymes to discuss the topic of being a peacemaker. This episode is part one of the discussion and focuses mostly on what it means to be a peacemaker in our marriages. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 01, 2020•32 min•Season 11Ep. 12
In the midst of a global pandemic, what better than to fix our minds on spiritual things? On today’s episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily is joined by Micah Paschall to discuss how we can be a helper to our husbands. The only way we are going to survive being quarantined with our families for months on end is to focus on minds on being a servant. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 25, 2020•38 min•Season 11Ep. 11
This episode of Wifey Wednesdays is all one of the most difficult aspects of the husband and wife relationship, forgiveness. The closer you are, the deeper the hurts. But when we will forgive, we will be forgiven. When our hearts look like Jesus, our marriages will be better. Most especially in the midst of a pandemic, when most of us will be spending even more time together, forgiveness is something we must have plenty of (even more than toilet paper!). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Mar 18, 2020•23 min•Season 11Ep. 10