Episodes

Are you where you thought you'd be at this point in your life? Do you ever fear that you are unworthy of receiving good gifts from God? Carissa Krey shares her story of miscarriage, and has been in a waiting season for 5 years. She wrestled with fears, wondering if she was good enough to receive an answer to her prayers, but realized that is a lie the enemy uses to deceive people. She now lives her life to the fullest, even though her prayer hasn't been answered yet. She teaches that your iden...

Do you know what's next for you? Do you wrestle with feeling unsure if you're discerning God's voice or leading correctly? Do you suffer from analysis paralysis? In a world where you could do anything, it can be difficult to just choose 1 thing as a next step. Bailey Stone is a certified life coach who specializes in helping women discover what God has created them to do and become confident in pursuing it. She has a gift of bringing clarity and diffusing the temptation to overthink, which ca...

How can you maintain a healthy body image when your body goes through some changes? How do you stop comparing yourself to how you looked before? How can you start to feel at home in your own body? Our culture is starting to step away from advertising only one type of body, but it also sends out the message that "You're perfect. Love yourself!" Without fail, though, this ideology doesn't withstand the difficult circumstances or life's seasons when our bodies confirm to us that we live in a fal...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What do you do if you don’t like what you see in the mirror? How can you have a positive body image when you’ve never had one before? Anna Deloach shared her journey of how the Lord helped her overcome eating disorders, addictions & a negative body image. She covers how to train your thoughts to glorify Christ, how to feel comfortable in your own skin & how to not obsess over food, but instead use food as fuel. Her story is such a huge encouragement to every single person, whatever your relation...

Putting yourself out there can feel vulnerable & nerve-racking. Sometimes, we can be overwhelmed in wondering where to even start when trying to date. Bethany & Ken Freire shared their experience and advise of taking the pressure off of dating so that you can meet great people & it can actually be fun! They answered so many common questions that come up like, “Where are all the good, Christian men? How do you know you’re ready to date? How do you grow more comfortable in dating? Is it okay to da...

Abusive romantic relationships are unfortunately too common in our world & the worst part is, abuse could be hiding in plain sight without anyone noticing. Shyann shared her testimony of getting out of abusive relationships, encountering God & equipping others to get out of similar situations. She walks us through how to notice if a friend might be in a toxic relationship & how to lovingly assist them in getting help. Above all, she teaches us how to know our worth & speak life over those who do...

Do you ever feel hesitant to enjoy singleness because you’re afraid God will decide to keep you single? Do you worry you’re doing something wrong to keep yourself single without knowing? Are you just tired of being the single one out? Every season comes with its own joys & challenges. God actually wants you to enjoy singleness, not just endure it. Brynna walked us through steps to make the most of this time, get rid of insecurities & lies, and trust the Lord for His timing in your life. Enjoying...

Kate Berkey is an author & missionary who has experienced how exercising the muscle of courage can drastically change your life. Fear is universal & no one is exempt from feeling it, but everyone has a choice in what to do with it. Kate shares her story about how she took an initially leap of faith and stepped over the wall of comfort to find joy, purpose & connection. You can pre-order Kate’s new book, A Place Called Braverly, today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...

I’ve come to the conclusion that success is not worth it if Jesus is not the One defining it. Do you ever feel discontent with where your life is at? Do you have a number in your head that you think will satisfy you once you reach it? We hear constant messages about getting to whatever is next & to just keep hustling. We need to redefine what “success” means because if it means constant striving, then none of us will ever enjoy our lives! I talk about my own personal journey in discovering how c...

For being as important as we claim it to be, missions done wrong can leave a lot of harm in its aftermath. Who is a short term mission trip really for? Is it for the benefit of those overseas or a glorified vacation? Is it missions even worth it? It is very possibly for a short term mission trip to actually harm the locals they supposedly “help”. Jillian told us her personal story of figuring out how to do missions in a healthy way that doesn’t try to fix other people’s problems, but that shows ...

Do you ever fear being completely honest with God about your desires? Do good things entering your life cause you to become anxious? I recorded a SOLO episode & told my story of starting to date my now husband & how such a great thing caused me so much anxiety. It all went back to my beliefs about God. I thought God wanted me to suffer because that’s when He would help me grow, but He showed me His actual heart & how He is not a manipulative Father who just wants to teach me a lesson. He has goo...