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The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

For over 25 years Proverbs 31 Ministries" mission has been to intersect God"s Word in the real, hard places we all struggle with. That"s why we started this podcast. Every episode will feature a variety of teachings from president Lysa TerKeurst, staff members or friends of the ministry who can teach you something valuable from their vantage point. We hope that regardless of your age, background or stage of life, it"s something you look forward to listening to each month!

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44:35

“For the Girl Who Has High Expectations for Herself”...

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2025/04/15

Friend, it’s honorable that you want to do all things with excellence. But sometimes we set the bar too high. In this episode, our new guest and Proverbs 31 Ministries teammate Jasmine Kromah shares how her background as a dancer and oldest sibling shaped her struggle with perfectionism. With grace and honesty, Jasmine walks us through the internal pressure many of us feel to perform — not just in life but in our relationship with God. Together, we’ll explore what Scripture has to say about

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34:32

“How To Escape the Comparison Trap” With Laura L. Smith

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2025/04/01

What if comparison didn't have to steal your joy or distract you from your purpose any longer? In today's episode, Laura L. Smith — author of Brave Woman, Mighty God — shares how the biblical story of Mary and Martha reveals that our differences aren't flaws but divine design. You'll discover how embracing your unique gifts can transform your relationship with God and others.You’ll learn:How to recognize when you're falling into the comparison trap.Why your differences are actually your

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51:26

"There Is Always Room: The Power of Fearless...

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2025/03/25

Pastor Richmond Wandera shares his powerful journey from poverty in Uganda to becoming a pastor and nonprofit founder. His story reveals how one sponsor's monthly gift and his mother's fearless generosity transformed not just his life but an entire community.In this episode you'll learn:How small acts of generosity can create ripple effects that transform entire communities. Why obedience to God's call — even during your darkest moments — can leave a lasting legacy.How to shift your

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37:02

"A Five-Step Framework for Navigating a Hard...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Healing from broken trust is something that can't be achieved overnight. It's a process that takes time, prayer and often times a conversation for true repairs to be made.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to process both major betrayals and smaller breaches of trust.Why broken trust cannot be fully healed in isolation.How to use a five-step framework to communicate your thoughts and feelings with someone in a nonaccusatory way.Resources From This Episode:Some messages need to be worked

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25:53

“Your Body Isn’t the Problem” With Jess Connolly

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2025/03/04

What if the way you talk about yourself could actually bring freedom instead of shame? In today’s episode, Jess Connolly — author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — shares how shifting our words can transform our thoughts, relationships and even our faith.In this episode you’ll learn:How small, everyday choices shape our view of our bodies.Why the words we speak about ourselves hold the power to heal or wound.How to shift the culture of body negativity and start celebrating your body as

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23:57

"Does God Actually Call Us To Be Vulnerable?" With...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2025/02/18

"Vulnerability" is one of those words that we would all probably define a little differently. That's why Dr. Joel Muddamalle is taking us straight to God's Word to answer the question: Does the Bible instruct us to embrace vulnerability as followers of Christ?In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between "being vulnerable" and "being authentic."The crucial distinction between "unwise vulnerability" and "wise vulnerability."How to overcome your fear or resistance to sharing with

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34:28

"How To Slow Down When Life Can't Stop" With Laura Smith

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Does it ever feel like you're juggling a million things, just hoping everything doesn't come crashing down? We want to experience rest, but if we're honest, sometimes we're just trying to survive the day and complete our to-do list.In this episode, author Laura Smith points us to the places in Scripture where we find God's instruction for finding rest, which leads to the abundant life He promised us in John 10:10.Related Resources:If you enjoyed today’s teaching from Laura, get a copy of

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35:53

“Living in God’s Overflow: Overcoming Scarcity...

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2025/02/04

What if feeling “not enough” is actually God’s way of inviting you into His abundance? In this episode, Whitney Lowe unpacks how scarcity shapes our lives and how trusting God’s promises can transform everything.In this episode, you’ll learn:How a scarcity mindset can subtly impact your faith and relationships.The difference between the world’s definition of abundance and God’s.Practical steps to shift from living in fear to trusting in God’s provision.Resources From This Episode:Purchase

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43:08

“How To Move Forward When Life Knocks You Down” With...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Feeling overwhelmed by a fresh start you didn’t choose? In this episode, Tracie Miles draws from her book God’s Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence to offer hope and guidance for navigating life’s transitions as they come.You’ll learn:How to find peace when life takes an unexpected turn.Practical steps to move forward with confidence.Encouragement to trust God’s plan, even in uncertainty.Related Resources:Dive into Tracie’s book God’s Got You: Embracing New

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31:55

“How To Walk by Faith When Life Feels Hard” With...

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2025/01/14

Do you ever feel weighed down by waiting or wonder how to trust God when life feels uncertain? In this episode, Jennifer Rothschild draws from her new Bible study, Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight, to offer encouragement for those navigating life’s hard seasons, including: Practical steps for waiting well and leaning on God’s timing.What it truly means to walk by faith, not by sight, in everyday moments.How the reality of heaven brings peace and purpose to life’s challenges.Related

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36:31

“Relaxed: Finding Peace in God's Presence” With Megan...

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2025/01/07

Do you feel weighed down by the pressure to have it all figured out or stuck in cycles of striving and self-reliance? In this episode, Megan Fate Marshman reveals how to break free from the chaos and embrace the peace only God can provide.Drawing from her book Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried about a Thing, Megan offers relatable stories, powerful truths and practical steps to help you trade stress for trust and experience a deeper relationship with God.You’ll discover:Why

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35:21

"How Can I Feel Close to God Again?" With Dr. Joel...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2024/12/10

As believers, we know the Bible tells us that God is with us at all times. And yet there are "dry seasons" when we don't feel the closeness of His presence at all.Today's episode is part of an ongoing series titled "Ask a Theologian" — conversations with Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Content Manager for Lysa TerKeurst, Shae Hill. Together, Joel and Shae will give you theological insight and practical takeaways.Related Resources:Getting

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26:40

“God’s Grand Story: How a Chronological Approach...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2024/12/03

Have you ever struggled to see how all the pieces of the Bible fit together?You're not alone. Many believers find it challenging to connect the dots between the events of Scripture and how they relate to each other. But here’s the good news: Understanding the timeline of Scripture can bring clarity and a deeper sense of purpose to your Bible study, helping you see the big picture of God’s unfolding story.In this episode, Iva May breaks down the importance of studying Scripture

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35:02

"How To Step out of the Darkness of Shame and Start...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2024/11/26

Despite what cruel and convincing lies shame tries to tell you ... there is never a moment in time when you are too far gone to be touched by the redemption of Jesus.In this episode, pulling from examples in the Gospel of John, author Morgan Krueger reminds of the free, purpose-filled life Jesus purchased for us. If you've been feeling weighed down by the weight of your past or crumbling under the pressure of the present, this conversation will encourage your heart.Related Resources:If you

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44:03

“God Can Use This Too” With Jenni Lord of Chosen

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2024/11/05

Have you ever found yourself asking God “why”?Friend, you’re not alone. We all face situations — in our families, in our faith, in our friend groups — that sometimes have us questioning whether God’s plans really are good. But remember this: Even when things seem unfixable or unusable, God is still at work, and He will give you what you need to make it through.This conversation includes mom, wife and CEO of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Meredith Brock; Proverbs 31 Ministries' Promotional

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37:33

“How To Counsel a Friend Over a Cup of Coffee” With...

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2024/10/22

Did you know that only one-third of those who struggle with mental health are getting support from a licensed professional? When you walk through a difficult season or support a loved one through theirs, it can be challenging to admit you don’t feel equipped to handle it.But the truth is trying to fix it is actually not what people need the most. In this new conversation with professional counselor and crisis chaplain Jennifer Ellers, we learn that showing up for the people we care about

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24:09

"When God's Version of Good Is Different From Ours"...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2024/10/08

One of the most challenging parts of trusting God is when He allows something to be a part of our stories that we don't understand or don't want to be true. Thankfully, in these moments, we can trace God's faithfulness to us in the past. We can surround ourselves with good Christian friends who will help us believe in the goodness of God. We can lean on the Holy Spirit to give us discernment for moving forward.Join Lysa TerKeurst and Kendra LeGrand as they discuss the reality that yes,

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61:08

"A Special Reading From a Chapter of I Want to Trust...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Having your trust broken may be life-altering. But it doesn’t have to be life-ruining.In this episode, you can listen to Lysa TerKeurst read a chapter from her new book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment.Related Resources:Trying to control the uncontrollable breeds chaos. Surrendering to the only One in control produces peace. Lysa TerKeurst wants to help you learn how to

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29:04

"How To Trust God Through Seasons of Waiting and...

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2024/09/10

One of the hardest part of trusting God is leaving room for the mystery of God.How can we continue to faithfully follow Him when we are struggling to see evidence of His goodness in our story?In this episode, Lysa TerKeurst discusses the truths inside her new book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don't, with her friend Brittany Sjogren.Related Resources:We don’t have to let the one who broke our trust break us. Sign up to receive “When the Person Who Hurt You Got Away With It: 3 Days to Moving

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41:25

“You Are Not Behind” With Meghan Ryan Asbury

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ·

2024/08/27

Have you ever felt like you were stuck in your current season of life while everyone around you was moving forward?Maybe you’re still praying for a future husband while all of your friends are married. Or there's a goal or dream you've been working toward for a long time, but you've hit so many roadblocks. Or maybe you just moved to a new city, and you're trying to figure out who your new people will be.When you’re in that place, it can be easy to look around and wonder, Did I miss

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