Episodes

  • Fighting Sin That Holds You Back From What God Has For You

    Fighting Sin That Holds You Back From What God Has For You
    Nov 20 2025
    If you’ve ever felt stuck in sin, guilt, or shame —this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about how sin holds us back from the life God has for us, how to fight it in practical and biblical ways, and how God restores, redeems, and leads us forward (even after we’ve messed up). In this episode, we break down: 1. Why Fighting Sin Is Worth It (and Possible for you to fight) 2. How Sin Holds You Back from what God has for you God’s Plans 3. How to Actually Fight Sin (Heart Postures + Practical Steps) Friend, you can walk in freedom. You can live abundantly. And when you do fall, Christ remains your Advocate (1 John 2:1). He is yours. You are His. Let’s walk with Him. LINKS: Christmas Gift Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am Hosanna Revival code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY for 15% off: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully Daily Grace Co. code MEGANHOLMES10 for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 NIV Application Bible: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/SLPNIVAppBible⁠ Use code SLP at Antique Candle Co.: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/SLPAntiqueCandle⁠ Episode Timeline: 1:20 A personal story of God convicting me of sin holding me back THIS MORNING (being bitter and easily offended) 8:15 You CAN and its worth it to fight the sin in your life 10:20 What satan wants for you 13:00 What God has for you 13:40 Why it’s worth it to fight sin 14:00 Fighting condemnation and shame 19:00 How sin holds us back 25:50 How to actually fight sin Christian encouragement, fighting sin, Christian podcast, overcoming sin and shame, God’s purpose for your life, Christian women spiritual growth, abundant life in Christ, freedom from guilt and shame, faith encouragement podcast, how to break sinful patterns, walking in God’s purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Your Worth Never Wavers: Find Your Worth in Christ (Not Culture) with Laura Wifler

    Your Worth Never Wavers: Find Your Worth in Christ (Not Culture) with Laura Wifler
    Nov 13 2025
    In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I sit down with Laura Wifler—co-founder of the now sunsetted Risen Motherhood, founder of KidLit Lab, and 7× bestselling author—about her brand-new children’s book, Your Worth Never Wavers. We talk all about what we as women as well as our children need to hear: worth, beauty, Gospel-confidence, and body image. Your worth doesn’t depend on what you look like, what you do, or how the world sees you. Laura shares: ✨ What culture says about beauty and worth and why it leaves us empty ✨ How the gospel offers a better, lasting truth about identity ✨ Her own journey through body-image struggles and how it shaped her calling ✨ Why she chose to write this message for children—and how adults can embrace it too ✨ The importance of representation in her book, featuring diverse body types and abilities Whether you’re a mom, mentor, or friend who wants to speak truth over the next generation—or just need a reminder yourself—this episode will help you rest in the truth that your worth never wavers in Christ. ✨ Resources Mentioned: – Grab Laura’s new book: ⁠https://amzn.to/4onmSsr⁠ – Get 15% off Hosanna Revival using code SHELIVESPURPOSEFULLY: https://hosannarevival.com/shelivespurposefully – Get 10% off The Daily Grace Co. using code MEGANHOLMES10 https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 – 2025 gift guide: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am – Toddler Quiet Time: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u – NIV Application Bible: https://tinyurl.com/SLPNIVAppBible – Use code SLP at Antique Candle Co.: https://tinyurl.com/SLPAntiqueCandle Christian podcast for women, She Lives Purposefully, Laura Wifler, Risen Motherhood, KidLit Lab, Christian motherhood, gospel-centered parenting, Christian children’s books, self-worth in Christ, biblical identity, body image Christian women, teaching kids God’s truth, your worth never wavers book, God’s love for kids, finding worth in Jesus, Christian encouragement, faith-based parenting, spiritual motherhood, women of faith podcast #LauraWifler #ChristianParenting #YourWorthNeverWavers #FaithBasedParenting #ChristianPodcast #SheLivesPurposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
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Trusting God’s Timing & When You Don’t Know What God Wants You to Do Next

    
Trusting God’s Timing & When You Don’t Know What God Wants You to Do Next
    Nov 6 2025
    In this episode of She Lives Purposefully, I’m opening up about a season that’s very real for me right now — a season of waiting, uncertainty, and trusting God when I don’t know what’s next. As we welcome a new baby and care for our little one, I’ve found myself returning to these unshakable truths: Seek God first. Before the blessing, before the next step — seek Him. (Matthew 6:33) Stay in His Word. God’s Word lights the path one step at a time. (Psalm 119:105) Pray and listen. He wants to guide you. (Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 3:5-6) Seek wise counsel. There’s safety in godly advice. (Proverbs 15:22) Do the next right thing. Like David and Joseph, obedience in the small things leads to God’s greater plans. Trust His timing. Just like in Esther’s story, God’s timing is never off. Whether you’re praying about your next move, waiting for a promise, or simply unsure what God wants from you — this episode will encourage you to seek His presence more than His plans, to trust His heart even when you can’t see the full picture, and to rest knowing He’s leading the way. LINKS: Shop 20% off Carly Jean Los Angeles using code MEGAN20 - only until November 17: https://www.carlyjeanlosangeles.com Shop 10% off Daily Grace Co. using code MEGANHOLMES10: https://tinyurl.com/2m7fxh86 Start my FREE Esther Digital Bible Study: https://tinyurl.com/25xzbde4 Christmas Gift Guide: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am #ChristianPodcast #Faith #GodsTiming #TrustGod #WaitingSeason #ChristianEncouragement #SheLivesPurposefully #BibleStudy #ChristianWoman #FaithPodcast #Purpose #GodsPlan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Live Purposefully through Biblical Hospitality: Love Like Jesus and Let Go of Perfection with Abby Kuykendall

    Live Purposefully through Biblical Hospitality: Love Like Jesus and Let Go of Perfection with Abby Kuykendall
    Oct 30 2025
    In this episode, Abby Kuykendall joins us to talk about hospitality as a spiritual discipline for all Christians — not just a God-given spiritual gift for a select few. We learn how to live purposefully and be more like Jesus when it comes to loving others in the area of Biblical hospitality. We dig into what real, Christ-centered hospitality looks like, how to overcome perfectionism and comparison when opening your home, and three simple qualities you can start practicing today to create a welcoming space for genuine connection. If you’ve ever wanted to be more hospitable but felt held back by doubt or pressure to make everything “just right,” this conversation is for you. Get Abby’s book, Let the Biscuits Burn: https://amzn.to/4qlb8I9 See my 2025 Christian Christmas gift guide: https://tinyurl.com/nmtjtpcp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Should Christians do THIS? (Halloween, Yoga, Date Non-Christians, Drinking & More)

    Should Christians do THIS? (Halloween, Yoga, Date Non-Christians, Drinking & More)
    Oct 23 2025
    In this episode, we tackle not just the “can I?” questions many Christians wrestle with but the “should I?” — Halloween, yoga, drinking, and more. Scripture tells us we’re free in Christ (1 Corinthians 6, Romans 14, Galatians 5)… but Scripture also tells us that freedom doesn’t mean everything is beneficial or glorifies God. We cover questions to ask yourself when it comes to “SHOULD I?”: Asking if this will stumble someone (Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8) Whether it builds up or tears down (1 Corinthians 10:23) Are YOU convicted? (Romans 14:14) Freedom vs. sin — not using grace as a cover-up for evil (1 Peter 2:16) Doing all things for God’s glory (1 Corinthians 10:31) Then my husband and I share our personal takes:Halloween — Can it be redeemed? How to participate in a way that points to Jesus; Yoga — Is it demonic or sinful?; Drinking — Freedom, conviction, and when it crosses the line; And more! LINKS: 📚 Toddler Devo Time Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u 🎁 Christian Living Christmas Gift Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am EPISODE TIMELINE: 00:00 Intro 05:30 Freedoms that are universal and questions to ask when it comes to convictions and wondering, “SHOULD I?” 12:20 Can Christians celebrate Halloween? 22:00 Talking about the “eating food sacrificed to idols” passage 29:20 Can Christians do yoga? 33:50 Can Christians be into the Enneagram? 37:40 Would you feel comfortable if one of your pastors did these things? 40:00 Can (and should) Christians drink alcohol? 44:15 My BIG problem with alcohol at Bible studies 46:00 Smoking!? 52:00 Can Christians date non-Christians? Keywords: Christian freedom, Halloween and Christianity, yoga and faith, is it ok for Christians to drink, Romans 14 explained, Christian convictions, 1 Corinthians 10:23 meaning, Christian lifestyle podcast, She Lives Purposefully Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Be on guard: Resist the enemy’s attacks against you and what God has for you

    Be on guard: Resist the enemy’s attacks against you and what God has for you
    Oct 16 2025
    The Bible tells us that the enemy prowls like a roaring lion — but many of his attacks and temptations to sin sneak in. A flicker of envy at a friend’s house, a small moment of discouragement while cooking dinner, a quiet thought that says, “Why not me, God?” In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to be on guard against Satan’s work — envy, ungratefulness, bitterness, laziness, gossip — and how to pivot, with the power of Jesus Christ in you, back into a life God has for us: contentment, joy, gratitude, and purpose. Mentioned in this Episode 📚 Toddler Devo Time Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/5n74w92u 🎵 Christian music playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2pwmhy4c 🎁 Christian Living Christmas Gift Ideas: https://tinyurl.com/3c7mw3am Episode Outline: 00:00 Intro 00:45 A personal story on envy 02:00 HOW sin, however “small” is destructive 04:45 Toddler devo ideas and Christmas gift guide 06:25 The truth about Satan’s plan for you (and how easy it is even as Christians to fall into it) 08:00 What GOD has for you 08:55 Why we need to resist the devil 09:20 Don’t sin, but take it deeper: guard our hearts and minds 10:30 How do we resist Satan and choose God? 10:45 Know God’s ways, what He’s against and what He’s FOR (it’s in His Word!) 12:45 Know yourself and your struggles, admit it 16:00 Time with God is transformative: read your Bible, worship, pray. HE has the power to change you. 17:25 Implement it now that you’ve been guarding your heart If this episode encouraged you, hit subscribe, leave a ⭐ review, or share it with a friend who needs this reminder today! Let’s connect! Instagram: @shelivespurposefully Podcast Community | Encouragement | Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Finding God’s Steadfast Love in Grief with Dove Award Winner Ellie Holcomb

    Finding God’s Steadfast Love in Grief with Dove Award Winner Ellie Holcomb
    Oct 9 2025
    In today’s episode, Ellie Holcomb — 3× Dove Award winner, bestselling author, and songwriter for Amy Grant, Francesca Battistelli, Riley Clemmons, and more - shares the story behind her new album Far Country. She joins me for a powerful conversation about grief, longing, and the steadfast love of God. Ellie’s album, Far Country, was born out of a season of deep grief and honest wrestling — yet it radiates with hope and the nearness of God. We talk about: The story behind Far Country and what inspired her to write from a place of sorrow and longing The balance of beauty and brokenness in her music and how God meets us there Her song “You Give Me Your Hand” and the hope of resurrection in the midst of unanswered questions How to hold on to truth when life doesn’t make sense The song(s) she’s most connected to on the album This episode will comfort anyone walking through uncertainty, doubt, or loss — and remind you that God’s presence is constant, even when the road ahead feels unclear. Links: Listen to Ellie’s Album, Far Country, on the She Lives Purposefully Christian Music & Worship playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MW7HE4KkPHZyUC14NQqGu Episode Timeline: 00:00 Intro 04:00 What stories of grief inspired this album, Far Country 10:50 Wrestle with God 15:00 Hope in the midst of pain 22:00 Losing loved ones and the song Give Me Your Hand 28:30 There will be both: sorrow and hope 32:30 God’s presence during our pain 41:00 Ellie’s favorite songs from her album ___ #EllieHolcomb#ChristianPodcast#FaithThroughSuffering#FarCountry#SheLivesPurposefully Ellie Holcomb interview, Far Country album, Christian music 2025, faith and suffering, grief and hope, God’s steadfast love, Christian podcast for women, She Lives Purposefully, purpose podcast, Christian encouragement, finding faith in hard times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Revival, working through faith doubts, and deconstruction with Alisa Childers

    Revival, working through faith doubts, and deconstruction with Alisa Childers
    Oct 2 2025
    I am joined by THE Alisa Childers, a titan in the world of apologetics, working through Christian faith doubts, combatting deconstructionism and more. Alisa is an author, podcaster, former CMM recording artist with ZOEGirl and today she joins the show to talk about the potential revival happening after the death of Charlie Kirk, the world of Christianity and politics, having a Biblical worldview, how to work through faith doubts, how NOT to approach our doubts, what deconstruction is and why it's dangerous. This is a powerful, controversial episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins