By Words: Honest Faith Talks to Encourage Everyday Christian Women

If you’ve ever felt tired from trying to hold it all together — your faith, your calling, your business, your life — this episode is for you.
Today, I’m sitting down with Stefanie Gass to talk about the shift from striving to surrender. The kind of surrender that isn’t polished or pretty. The kind that invites God into the parts we’d rather keep hidden — the fear, the control, the pressure to perform.
Stef shares what it really looked like to fully surrender her life and business to God, how obedience sometimes led her into quiet, unseen seasons, and why she believes your story matters more than you think. Even the messy parts. Especially the messy parts.
We talk about how striving often sneaks in disguised as faithfulness, why surrender doesn’t mean giving up but handing over, and how God uses our stories (when shared honestly) to bring hope and healing to others.
If you’re weary, questioning, or wondering if God can really use your story, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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What happens when you follow God… and still feel stuck?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the quiet tension many Christian women carry: the ache of being faithful, obedient, and consistent, yet feeling stalled, tired, or unsure why nothing seems to be moving.
If you’ve shown up.
If you’ve stayed faithful.
If you’ve done what you know to do, and still feel stuck… This episode is for you.
Rooted in Psalm 73, we explore the honesty Scripture gives us when obedience doesn’t bring immediate clarity or relief. The psalmist reminds us that questioning isn’t a failure of faith, it’s often where deeper trust begins.
We talk about:
* Why faith can feel empty or stuck even when you’re doing the “right” things
* The tension between obedience and unmet expectations
* How fatigue can be feedback, not failure
* Why slow, hidden growth still matters to God
This is a space where honesty is welcome and pretending isn’t required.
If your faith feels stalled today, you’re not alone and you’re not doing it wrong.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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