In honour of International Women’s Day, today’s episode is a powerful reminder that God has always been in the business of empowering women, redeeming messy stories, and calling ordinary people into extraordinary courage.
I’m joined by my friend Laura L. Smith, author of Brave Woman, Mighty God, for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale and a holy pep talk all at once.
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Laura shares why Mary Magdalene is her favorite woman in the Bible right now, how God consistently chooses the overlooked, and why your past doesn’t disqualify you from purpose.
If you’re exhausted from waiting, Laura offers the most grounding encouragement: God gives us daily bread, not next year’s feast… and He will meet you today, right where you are.
You’ll also hear a powerful moment unpacking “Talitha Koum” (little girl, get up) from the Gospel of Mark, and the truth that Jesus is not too busy, you’re not a waste of His time, and your story isn’t over.
If you’ve ever thought…
“I’m too far gone for God to use me.”
“I’ve tried a million times… I’ll probably just fail again.”
“Why does it feel like everyone else is ahead of me?”
You’re going to feel seen in this one, babe. 🩷
What You’ll Learn In This Episode
- Why Mary Magdalene is proof that Jesus doesn’t choose the “qualified,” He qualifies the chosen
- How to keep going when you’re tired of waiting, and God feels quiet
- Why comparison is a trap, and how the story of Mary and Martha sets you free
- A truth to anchor you when you’re afraid the past will repeat itself
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And babe, hear me when I say this, your story is not stalled, spoiled, or sidelined.
The same Jesus who stopped for the bleeding woman, who called Mary Magdalene by name, who spoke “Talitha koum” over a lifeless little girl is still speaking life today.
He is not rushed. He is not irritated by your process.
He is not surprised by your past. If He has given you breath, He has given you purpose.
So get up. Not in your own strength, but in His. 🩷
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