188. Faith & Hormones: What Christian Women Need to Know About Fertility, PMS & Everyday Wellness (ft. Virginia Gruhler)
Hormones, PMS, fertility… these aren’t usually words we hear in the same conversation as faith. But today, I’m sitting down with Christian hormone coach Virginia Gruhler to change that. Virginia shares her story of how faith and hormone health collided in her own life, and why she believes Christian women need both spiritual wisdom and practical tools when it comes to their bodies.We talk about the basics of hormone health, what so many of us wish we had learned earlier, and how understanding your cycle is actually a form of stewardship. Whether you’re navigating PMS, thinking about future fertility, or just wondering why your energy feels all over the place, this episode will encourage you to see your health through both a faith and science lens. This one’s for every woman who wants to walk in faith, steward her health, and live with freedom!To connect with Virginia, head over to @simply_virginia_ on IG and TikTok!Virginia’s Faithful + Fertile Women program: https://forms.gle/XaE4xpReAgWexcVo9 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
Scars tell a story. But for so many of us, those stories feel tangled with shame, pain, or even failure. In this conversation, I sit down with author Brittany Tinsley to talk about her new book Stories Our Scars Tell, and the hard but necessary topic of self-harm.Brittany opens up about what she wishes more Christians understood, how pivotal moments shaped her faith in the midst of healing, and why living a “life fully felt” is more hopeful than a life without pain. If you’ve ever struggled with shame over your scars—or love someone who has—you’ll find encouragement, honesty, and the reminder that God is near in the broken places.“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 ESVTo connect with Brittany, head over to @brittanytinsleywrites on IG!Get Brittany’s book here: https://amzn.to/3I1X0BT 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
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186. Should Christian Women Read Romance? Faith, Lust & Our Longing for Love (ft. Whitney Amazeen)
Should Christian women read romance? Today we’re chatting with author Whitney Amazeen to dive into the heart behind our longing for love, the potential dangers of the romance genre (like lust, comparison, and unrealistic expectations), and how to discern what we allow into our hearts and minds as believers. Whitney also shares her journey as a Christian romance writer and how she creates love stories that honor God without compromising Biblical values.If you’ve ever wrestled with whether romance books are harmless entertainment or a spiritual stumbling block, this conversation will help you find clarity, wisdom, and freedom. Plus, we share practical tips on setting boundaries, guarding your heart, and choosing stories that point you back to Christ.Keywords: Christian women and romance novels, should Christians read romance, Christian romance books, Christian women and fiction, Biblical perspective on romance novels, faith and entertainment, Godly love storiesTo connect with Whitney, head over to @whitneyamazeen on IG or TikTok!Get a signed and gift-wrapped copy of Whitney’s books on Etsy: https://creatoriq.cc/3HRTYAv or shop on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4oPYOyP Whitney’s favorite resources:https://bookblushromance.com https://www.vidangel.com https://bibleproject.com 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
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185. Slow Growth Isn't Failure: How to Find Purpose & Contentment in Your Waiting Season
Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind in life, waiting for your breakthrough, or wondering why things aren’t happening faster? In this episode, I wanted to share some encouragement and Biblical truth about finding contentment in the waiting season, embracing God’s timing, and learning that slow growth is still growth. You’ll discover how to shift your perspective from frustration to faith, trust that God is working in hidden ways, and find purpose in the process — even when life feels slow.Whether you’re waiting on a dream, a relationship, or clarity about your next step, this episode will remind you that delay does not equal defeat. God is preparing you, strengthening your faith, and growing your roots deep for what’s ahead.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
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184. You Can't Heal Alone: How to Find Healing in Community When You'd Rather Hide from Your Pain (ft. Toni Collier)
So many Christian women believe they have to “get it all together” before God can use them, but that’s not the truth. In this powerful conversation with Toni Collier, author of Don’t Try This Alone, we talk about why healing is meant to happen in community, not isolation.Toni shares how facing your brokenness can actually be the gateway to real freedom, the common traps that keep us stuck in pain, and practical steps to start your healing journey today. If you’ve ever felt like your story is too messy, too far gone, or too painful to redeem, this episode will remind you that God’s not done with you — and you don’t have to walk this road alone.Whether you’re longing for hope, struggling with shame, or craving deeper community, you’ll find encouragement, biblical truth, and a fresh perspective on healing God’s way.To connect with Toni, head over to https://www.tonijcollier.com or @tonijcollier on IG!Toni’s new book, Don’t Try This Alone: https://amzn.to/45vDjKK Toni’s book, Brave Enough to Be Broken: https://amzn.to/47p6T7e 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
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