Episodes

We recognize emotions are given to us by God, but can we trust them? In certain denominations, you may hear that emotions are untrustworthy and will always lead you astray. In others, you may see emotions as evidence that God is moving. Is there a happy medium we can live out? Trevor Olesiak is an executive coach and pastor who is passionate about helping others understand and become emotionally intelligent. In this episode, he teaches: - how to become emotionally self-aware - how to manage your...

Do you ever ask God to lead you and then feel as if He doesn’t directly tell you what to do? Has He made it super clear in some decisions but then left it up to you in others? Erica Renaud gave us such amazing advice for the times in life where we have a decision to make, but no idea what to do about it. She teaches us to pray in a way that won’t lead to overthinking or doubting His leading.

Do you feel like the verse to "pray without ceasing" is unattainable? Or just sounds exhausting? Do you fear God is disappointed in the cobwebs in your prayer closet? Or maybe you feel a lack of faith when you pray? Erica Renaud is a wife, mom, author, and speaker who gives us such practical steps to cultivate an active prayer life, take the pressure off, and teaches us to not overthink it. She encourages you for moments when you're wondering: - What to do in dry seasons where your faith is s...

Want to unlock all the episodes? Become a subscriber here: https://anchor.fm/jenny-marcum/subscribe This solo episode is one of my personal favorites because I share my testimony of how the Lord taught me to discern and break partnership with lies that had been eating at me for a long time. And now, I get to teach others how to do this through this podcast about connecting the Truth from our heads into our everyday lives. This is such an essential skill that we need to use to make sure we are no...

How do you create a safe space for others who are hurting when you don’t know what to say? You might feel pressure to say or do the right thing, but have no idea what “the right thing” is. In this subscriber-only episode, I talk about: - embracing the uncomfortable - what not to say to someone hurting - how to provide comfort with good boundaries - how to practice empathy & avoid secondhand trauma Show Notes: Want to listen to this locked episode? Become a subscriber today and unlock it ...

Since masturbation is not directly mentioned in the Bible, is it sin or not? What if you're able to masturbate without lusting? Ashlyn R. Watkins, the host of Spiced Wife Podcast, joined me to discuss this topic. It would be so much easier if this was just a simple yes or no, but it's actually a lot more complex than that. The Word does not directly mention masturbation, but it does give us a roadmap for how to evaluate our own hearts and James 1:5 tells us that if we lack wisdom, we can ask G...

How does a single person steward their sexuality in a way that honors God? If you're not committed to anyone, then what do you do with the feelings and thoughts that come up? Ashlyn R. Watkins and I discussed the answer to this question, because Ashlyn is all about answering the taboo questions some of us do not feel permission to ask in church. She is the host of Spiced Wife podcast, an author, wife, mom, and woman of God. Want to listen to this episode, but haven't subscribed yet? Use this l...

Want to learn how to create your own stewardship map? You can become a subscriber and get access to every locked episode here: https://anchor.fm/jenny-marcum/subscribe Do you ever wonder if what you do matters? In this solo episode, I told the story of the specific season in my life where the Lord taught me about stewardship. Everything I thought about success used to be results driven, but now it's driven with an eternal perspective. I answered questions like - Is God going to judge me even tho...

Why are kids taught about Matthew 19:13-14 where Jesus welcomes the little children, but then we stop preaching it from the pulpit as we grow up? Why do we assume “pain in childbearing” is God’s curse on labor? I think we need to reevaluate that interpretation. Victoria Hedger & her 8 month old son joined me for an extended conversation about the lies that American culture tells women about dignity, becoming a mom, and raising children. Let's be honest. Our culture tells women: - Children are ...

Is it possible to truly not care what other people think of you? How do you overcome shame if you’ve lived with it your whole life? Victoria Hedger is on the show for a 2nd time & we talked about something pretty much everyone wants to achieve in life - not caring what others think. That’s a nice phrase, but we also don’t want to live in complete disregard of how you affect others. What we really mean is how to not live in fear of man. Victoria defined what the fear of man is, shared her process...

Conversion therapy is essentially therapy to help someone who is gay become straight. When that's all that you know, you might find yourself wondering, "Okay... is that wrong? Is that a bad thing?" Laurie Krieg answers this question beautifully by laying out what the heart of conversion therapy actually is. Our conversation is continued from last week's episode. Should "making someone straight" really be the goal at all? Resources: Preston Sprinkle - https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/ Pray Away...

There are so many questions about gender and sexuality demanding answers in our culture today. Does the Bible affirm same-sex marriages or not? What do you do if you're just not attracted to the opposite gender? Who do you talk to about your same-sex attraction? What should you say when your sibling comes out? How should the church respond to the LGBTQ+ community? Laurie Krieg is an author, speaker, and host of Hole In My Heart podcast whose mission is to train the church with a Gospel-center...

Today, I’m walking you through the steps of how to make your own personal stewardship map! This tool is more intentional, purposeful & simple than filling out a planner and it keeps your priorities in check. The truth is that we will all give an account before God one day of how we spent our lives. What are you doing with your gifts, talents, influence, and relationships?

I answered all the questions I received from listeners, so this is quite a fun episode! While I fight through jet lag, I talked about what motivates me, my quiet time routine, my favorite plants, celebrity crushes, defining success, my most prized possession, my weirdest habits & a lot more. If you want to become a subscriber, use this link to join the community & get a new episodes every single week! https://anchor.fm/jenny-marcum/subscribe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easie...

What happens when someone asks you, “What's your most embarrassing moment?” Usually, you can't think of anything even though you KNOW you have some good ones up your sleeve. In this bonus episode, I share my top 3 most embarrassing moments so we can all have a good laugh & how to remember yours so that you always have a good response when that question comes up.

Is pornography really every man's battle? Should you be dating in the midst of struggling with a pornography addiction? How do you support a friend who is trying to recover from this addiction? What are the differences between porn vs. real intimacy? How can you shift your mindset after an inadequate sexual education? We answer all these questions and more in this episode where Joseph shares his testimony of overcoming an addiction to pornography. He teaches how to actually break free inste...

How long can you go without using your phone? Do you control your phone or does your phone control you? Hannah Penny, Anna DeLoach, and I competed against each other to see who could get the lowest amount of screen time on their phone for a whole week. iPhone gives a full report of screen time every 7 days. (Check it out if you want to feel convicted!) We discovered A LOT in that week. We talk about: - who won the competition - how less screen time promotes mindfulness - the anxiety, vulner...

Have you ever felt stuck in anger? Like you just couldn't work through it? Do you snap over little irritations or build resentment in your heart without processing why? This can happen to all of us, but if it is left unresolved, the results can be devastating. Whether you tend to be passive, passive-aggressive, or aggressive when you're angry, this episode is FOR YOU! Natalie Hixson is a wife, mother, auntie, and certified professional life coach who helps discouraged women overcome destructive...

I dug back into my archives and found a recording from 3 YEARS AGO, where I asked a youth pastor and former Bible college student, “What are the negative aspects of Bible college? What would you warn young people about?” Guys, it is SO GOOD. Everything in this episode not only applies to Bible college students, but also anyone who is or has been in a spiritual greenhouse. A spiritual greenhouse is an environment designed to train you to grow in your relationship with God. This could be a trainin...

Did you know the majority of trafficking victims are in the LGBTQ+ community or people of color? Many people say they want to help fight against the injustice of human trafficking, but when they realize what victims look like, they no longer want to be part of the conversation. Wendy J. Olson is a healing coach and the founder of Grit Plus Gumption Farmstead, an organization that helps women walk through healing after the trauma of sexual exploitation and domestic violence. Wendy is a survivo...

I’ve read 8 books in 2022 so far! My goal is to read at least 12 this year, so I am well on my way. In this bonus episode, I give a review of each book, a star rating & why or why not I would recommend it. I also discuss HOW to make time for reading on a regular basis because when life gets busy, reading is usually the first thing to get booted. So far, I’ve read: 1. The Treasury of Prayer - E. M. Bounds 2. The Pineapple Story - Institute in Basic Youth Conflicts 3. The Practice of the Presence ...

Can women be pastors? Can a Christian be pro-choice? Is social media discipling you more than Jesus Himself? Can there be actual unity in the church? Joseph & I told the story of how we ended up agreeing on a church together, which was a lengthy process, but we learned a lot from it. Everywhere you look, you can find Christians arguing about some kind of secondary issue, but is this solving anything? We talk about how to avoid dying on a hill unnecessarily, how to be humble in growing your faith...

Emma Green has a gift. Her desire is that her wonderful friends will get into relationships with people who are as wonderful as they are. And don’t we want the best for our friends? She literally set me up with my now husband. But the question has been, “HOW DOES SHE DO IT?” I interviewed her candidly in a Panera Bread. What are the qualities in others that let you know they’d be a good fit for each other? Do you set them up on a blind date or let them know ahead of time? What if the people you ...

Every one of us grew up somewhere on the spectrum in regards to how we think about our sexuality. Did you feel shame about it? Did you feel like it was always in the driver’s seat of your life? It is not God’s will for you to live in shame in ANY area of your life. You were made to steward your sexuality, not fear or be controlled by it. In this solo episode, I talk about the pattern of fear in Christian women’s lives & what God thinks about sexuality. We also debunk common misconceptions: Is se...