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Are you a Christian woman? Does your family look perfect on your Instagram, but is actually falling apart in real life? Or, maybe you consider yourself a believer, but find yourself confused as to what that means for your everyday life? Messed Up Christ

Marlena Rice


    • Apr 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Sin: How we get there

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 17:34


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

    REPOST from 2020: What do you seek? The Narrow Path, or the Wide Path? Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 27:03


    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.

    REPOST from 2020: What do you seek? The Narrow Path, or the Wide Path? Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 69:12


    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.   

    REPOST from 2020: What do you seek? The Narrow Path, or the Wide Path? Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 33:18


    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?

    Takeaways from a parenting adjustment, things learned from parenting more intentionally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 16:10


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

    God as a Person, Place and Spirit of Refuge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 11:37


    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. 

    What part do I play in God's plan, and why am I still here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 15:11


    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. 

    2nd Sunday Teaser - What part do I play in God's plan, and why am I still here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 1:46


    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?"

    Self-Worth, and the Connection to Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 27:01


    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.

    4th Sunday Teaser - Self-worth and the Connection to Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 2:59


    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.

    Managing Anger in a Christian Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 16:28


    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. 

    2nd Sunday Teaser - Managing Anger in a Christian Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 0:57


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

    A Verse for 2023, Psalm 143:6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 16:13


    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. 

    Who Am I?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 48:44


    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

    Christian Influencers: Are they are they a thing? Part 4., ForeverJenypher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 61:21


    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

    A Mid-Year Verse on Gratitude and Peace.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 21:18


    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

    Christian Influencers: Are they a thing? Pt.3, Review of TwiceBlessed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 29:05


    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

    Christian Influencers, Are they a thing? Pt.2, Review of Alicia Joy, and Shelaughsmission

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 50:07


    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

    Christian Influencers, Are they a thing? Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 23:00


    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

    Allow your faith to motivate your self-care, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 19:37


    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

    A verse for 2021, Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 18:35


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

    A verse for 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 6:12


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

    A Final Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 5:22


    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

    A Speechless Husband Speaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 10:44


    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

    Why Am I Doing This?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 35:43


    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

    Sorry for the delay!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 6:36


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

    First Things First

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 47:08


    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

    Who Says Beauty Is Only Skin Deep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 52:44


    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

    Behavior Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 59:30


    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

    Who's in Charge around Here Anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 55:43


    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

    What Makes Your Heart Beat Faster?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 59:14


    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

    Let Freedom Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 69:20


    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

    Choices! Choices! Choices!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 54:21


    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

    Men Need Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 51:46


    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

    What Is a Politically Incorrect Wife?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 15:59


    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

    Sin, the Ease of Abusing God's Grace, and Overcoming it All

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 31:34


    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

    Pregnancy Brain Happens to Christians Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 47:10


    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

    Worry, the Enemy of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 28:49


    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

    Meant to Be, Pt. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 32:54


    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

    Meant to Be, Pt. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 30:06


    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

    Meant to Be, Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 26:07


    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

    Fruitfulness, the Source of our Crazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 26:52


    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

    Meant to Be, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 25:29


    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

    Meant to Be, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 22:16


    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

    Things to Remember when Living with an Unbelieving Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 32:11


    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

    What do you seek? The Narrow Path, or the Wide Path? Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 27:02


    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

    What do you seek? The Narrow Path, or the Wide Path? Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 69:11


    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

    What do you seek? The Narrow Path, or the Wide Path? Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 33:17


    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

    What do you seek? Felt Needs, or the Gospel? Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 31:46


    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

    What do you seek? Felt needs, or the Gospel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 39:14


    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

    What's Your Temp? Pt. 3, (Don't Be) A Wife of the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 23:51


    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

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