By Words: Honest Faith Talks to Encourage Everyday Christian Women

Some years don’t end the way we hoped. Maybe you’re closing out this one feeling tired, tender, or still waiting on something God hasn’t yet revealed. But today’s episode is a reminder that Emmanuel — God with us — isn’t just present on the mountaintops. He’s with us in the middle moments too.As we look back on the quiet, unseen parts of this year, we can trace His faithfulness, even in the hard parts. Because His promise was never “I’ll fix everything by December.” It was “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)So take a deep breath, friend. The in-between is holy ground.Let’s end the year resting in His presence, not striving for perfection.I’m cheering you on as you close this chapter — not with pressure, but with peace.SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsMy favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 CONNECT:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes 

So many of us are carrying quiet, heavy lies about motherhood — lies about being “enough,” doing “enough,” or somehow always falling short. And those lies don’t just drain us… they disconnect us from the gentleness of God’s heart.Today, I’m joined by my friend and author Hallie Dye to unpack some of the biggest lies Christian women believe about motherhood and the truth Scripture offers in their place. We talk about the pressure to be limitless, why God designed us with needs on purpose, and how to “fail well” without letting hard moments define our identity.If you’ve been moving through your days with that low hum of shame or pressure, this conversation is a deep breath of grace.To connect with Hallie, head over to @halliedye and @the.saltworks on IG!Get Hallie’s book: https://amzn.to/3XwI43o Listen to The Saltworks podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-saltworks/id1646681744SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsMy favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 CONNECT:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes 

If you’ve been trying to figure out God’s calling for your life — especially in work, motherhood, business, or ministry — this episode is for you. Today we’re chatting with Dani Crews about how to know God’s will in seasons that feel foggy, slow, or completely unclear.So many Christian women wrestle with that quiet question: “What does God want me to do next?” If that’s you, take a deep breath. You’re not behind. You’re not missing it. You’re in the exact place where purpose is formed: the hidden, middle, ordinary moments.This episode will help you understand God’s calling in a way that removes pressure and brings peace. You’ll hear simple truths about finding your calling, practical steps for following Jesus without striving, and honest encouragement for the days when direction feels silent.If you’ve ever asked, “How do I actually know God’s will?” or “Am I missing my purpose?” this episode will feel like a warm cup of coffee and a deep exhale.Today is the day to trust that God is leading you, even here in the middle.To connect with Dani, head over to https://www.danicrews.com or @_danicrews on IG!For By Words listers, get 20% off the basic package of the online True Story Course for yourself or a small group with the discount code WORDS20 at https://www.danicrews.com/courseThe True Story Course is a four-session study that walks your group through the key movements of the Gospel—Innocence, Tragedy, Hero, and Restoration. Your group will explore these themes in their own lives, connect them to God’s greater story, and walk away with a relational framework to share the Gospel.SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsMy favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 CONNECT:[email protected]://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes 

Some days hold both joy and heartbreak in the very same breath. In this short, tender episode, I’m inviting you into a story that forever changed how I understood gratitude, grief, and the goodness of God.As I share the moment our long-awaited celebration turned into another devastating loss, we’ll explore the surprising way Jesus meets us in the middle — not after the suffering is over, not once the joy has returned, but right there in the ache.If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between grief or gratitude, this episode is for you.May you be reminded today that God doesn’t wait for the “good part” of your story to show up. He is the Good Part, the God who is unchanging in every season, on the mountaintop and in the valley.I’m in your corner, cheering you on as you hold both.SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠

What do you do when forgiveness feels impossible?In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Bible teacher and author Yana Conner to talk about her brand-new book, Living Beyond Offense: Doing the Hard Work of Forgiveness God’s Way. This conversation is honest, deep, and so needed.Yana shares her personal journey of walking through offense, what it really means to forgive “God’s way,” and how we can find freedom on the other side of hurt. We talk about the middle moments—the space between choosing to forgive and actually feeling healed—and how God meets us right there with grace.If you’ve been carrying the weight of offense, this one’s for you. Take a deep breath, grab your coffee, and lean in.Because today might just be the day freedom begins.To connect with Yana, head over to www.yanajenay.com or @yanajenay on IG!Get Yana’s book here: https://amzn.to/3WPiq9E SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠