messed up christian - the imperfect woman's podcast

This week begins our three part series on sin, answering the question, "How to do get there?"

Reshare!!!   **While I'm out town, for the next three weeks I will be reposting a series of episodes I published for the first time in July of 2020. This refresh of the three episodes discussing what path we are living on as Christians will lead perfectly into a series I've been working on behind the scenes that will have us discussing what to do when we find ourselves living in a sinful place, and who to follow for Christian leadership as we work to get ourselves out of this place and on the path to becoming more like Christ.   This week we will be revisting Matthew Chapter 7.

Reshare!!!   **While I'm out of town, for the next three weeks I will be reposting a series of episodes I published for the first time in July of 2020. This refresh of the three episodes discussing what path we are living on as Christians will lead perfectly into a series I've been working on behind the scenes that will have us discussing what to do when we find ourselves living in a sinful place, and who to follow for Christian leadership as we work to get ourselves out of this place and on the path to becoming more like Christ.   

Reshare!!!!   **While I'm out of town, for the next three weeks I will be reposting a series of episodes I published for the first time in July of 2020. This refresh of the three episodes discussing what path we are living on as Christians will lead perfectly into a series I've been working on behind the scenes that will have us discussing what to do when we find ourselves living in a sinful place, and who to follow for Christian leadership as we work to get ourselves out of this place and on the path to becoming more like Christ.    This week we are looking at Matthew, chapter seven, verses thirtheen through twenty-seven. In your journey toward becoming closer to Christ, are you on the right path?

This week, I am sharing a few takeways from my week after limiting electronics in my househould. 

In today's episode, we will look at a few verses in Psalms that remind us that God should be our Person of Refuge, our Place of Refuge and our Spirit of Refuge. 

Today we will be answering a few questions about why God still has us here by looking at the conversion of Saul.  References are made to the Late Pastor Steven Armstrong, and his sermon, Why You're Still Here. 

Why are you still here? Why has God decided that you need to be exactly where you are, in the relationships that you are in, at this very moment in time? Join us for this discussion in our 2nd Sunday episode, "What part do I play in God's plan, and why am I still here?"

Isaiah 43:7 says God made us for his glory. Today, as we navigate how we see our value, and how it creates our self-worth identity, we learn that if we walk in the ways He meant for us to, as helpers and women in Christ living to bring him glory, we will have a positive outlook on our self-worth.

Value. Self-worth. What do these words mean to us as women? Where does Jesus enter the conversation? Tune in tomorrow for our 4th Sunday episode.

Galatians 5:25 says, "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Today we are discussing anger, how to find it's root cause and how we can tie that  together with the fruits of God's Spirit. 

Tune in tomorrow for our 2nd Sunday episode as we discuss managing our anger in a christ-like way.

David says, "I lift my hands to you in prayer, I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain." Just like me, I encourage each of you to humbly cry out to God this year, not only in times of distress, but in times of happiness and surplus. 

In light of my spotlighting influencers in a few recent episodes, I decided to take a play out of the influencer's playbook and give you an “About Me” episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today we are still talking about Christian Social Media Influencers. Our review this week is of Jenypher of ForeverJenypher. *Reviewed in this episode was the public Instagram profile of ForeverJenypher. Although there are multiple platforms to review for this influencer, the Instagram page had the most engagement and the largest following for review. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

We all know the verse, “Be Still, and Know that I am God.” Many of us quote it, write it in beautiful print and share it with others, and post it on social media. But do we live it? Do we understand that peace is nonexistent in this world, and that we can only get it from Jesus? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today we are still talking about Christian Social Media Influencers. Our review this week is of sisters, Rebecca and Marissa of TwiceBlessed. *Reviewed in this episode were the public Instagram profile of TwiceBlessed, and well as the website TwiceBlessed.com.au --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today we start our dive into all things Christian Social Media Influencer. Our first review is of Alicia Joy, of Shelaughsmission. *Reviewed in this episode were the public Instagram profile of Shelaughsmission, and well as the website Shelaughsmission.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Social media has helped create the spread of influencers, even those who call themselves Christian influencers. Christ tells us to go and make disciples, but does influencing as we know it miss this command completely? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

After a long break, dealing with my own mental health after a time of significant loss, I hope to shed a little light, or at least a similar prospective, to all of you ladies out there working to better your mental health. God says, “Do not fear,” often. But is it really that easy? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Learning how to decrease from John the Baptist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

“He must increase and I must decrease,” John 3:30. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary on the conclusion of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter ten of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter nine of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Just a quick blurb, and life update! Happy New Year! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter eight of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter seven of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter six of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter five of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter four of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter three of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter two of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be a reading and commentary of chapter one of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Today's episode will be the reading of the introduction of the book, The Politically Incorrect Wife, by Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby. Listen along as I share a great, and, very necessary, book by two very insightful women! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

We all sin, but why do we? Do we take advantage of God's Grace? How do we overcome sin? Check out todays episode, where we will discuss these questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

When I was pregnant, my once AMAZING memory became horrible. I forgot the simplest of things! Many of you have heard of "pregnancy brain," and just like me, will argue down anyone who tries to say that it does not exist. You know what? Christians have a similar forgetfulness, and during crazy times like this election season we are in, we panic, we stress, we become overly political and sometimes we fall into culture, hook line and sinker, forgetting who we truly belong to. Yes, we're citizens of this United States, but we're also citizens of another very special place too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

We're taking a look at Matthew, chapters five and six, as we talk about worry. How strong is your faith in God? Scripture tells us not to worry, and we're going to talk about a few practical things that may help us to do this.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Have you encountered counterfeits while in your marriage relationship? Sometimes the good we see in another man may only be counterfeit, testing us to see if we can be faithful in our marriage covenant.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Dating and Courtship? Is this mentioned in God's word? How should we feel about it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Are you compatible with your spouse?  I bet you're not. And...I bet God planned it to be this way! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

What situations are you experience right now that are causing you to freak out with stress and anxiety? Think to the root of those problems, could you be working yourself up because you're worried about the outcome of all of the things that you are doing that don't seem to be working? The thing about fruitfulness is this: you may go a lifetime before seeing the results of your dedication and heart for Christ, but this shouldn't stop you from keeping up the good fight.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

During this episode, we will discuss four principles that are worth understanding before beginning a marriage relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

What kind of marriage did you enter when you married your husband?  Was it a contractual relationship or a covenant relationship? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Is your husband a believer? Here are a few things to remember that will help your own faith when living with a non-believer.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

We're revisiting Matthew Chap 7 and taking a look at false teachers and how to spot them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

This week we're going to do things a little differently. We are going to listen to an interview that relates to our current discussion on Seeking the Narrow Path, or the Wide Path. The interview referenced in this episode is one between Jenn Hatmaker and her daughter Sydney on Jenn's podcast, For the Love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

This week we are looking at Matthew Chapter seven, verses thirteen through twenty-seven. In your journey toward becoming closer to Christ, are you on the right path?  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Continuing from last week's episode regarding the seeker-friendly church, this week we discuss what the church is, and who is included in its makeup. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

This episode begins what may be a long discussion about hearing about our felt needs in a Sunday sermon, versus the Gospel. Are you attending a seeker-friendly church? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support

Taking  a look at Genesis 19, we are going to discuss Lot's wife, and what it means to be a wife that is focused on the world and what it offers, as opposed to Jesus.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marlena-rice/support