Everyday Faith for Her: Bible Study and Real Life Christianity for Women

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Are you facing a decision you know you need to make, but fear of getting it wrong—or fear of what might happen next—is keeping you from taking the step?

Hard decisions can leave you overthinking every possibility and wondering what God wants you to do. Esther faced a moment when staying silent felt safer, but stepping forward could accomplish something far greater than she could see. Instead of allowing fear to make the decision for her, she paused to fast, seek God, and prepare her heart before courageously moving forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

•  How Esther’s “for such a time as this” moment can help you recognize opportunities where God may be inviting you to take a courageous step of faith. 
•  Why fasting and other spiritual disciplines can help quiet distractions, deepen your dependence on God, and bring greater clarity when you’re facing an important decision. 
•  How seeking God before you act can help you move from fear and overthinking toward courage, surrender, and confidence in your next faithful step. 

Press play for a few moments in Esther 4 that will help you quiet the fear surrounding your decision, seek God’s direction, and find the courage to take your next faithful step with Him

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

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A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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Have you ever been so hurt, rejected, or disrespected by someone that you couldn’t stop replaying what happened—or felt your anger beginning to control how you responded?

When we’re wounded, protecting ourselves can feel easier than pausing to examine what’s happening underneath our reaction. In Esther 3, Haman allows one man’s refusal to honor him to ignite his pride, anger, and desire for revenge—with devastating consequences. His story challenges us to consider what happens when our own hurt takes the lead, while reminding us that even when people act unfairly and circumstances seem completely out of control, God’s work is not finished.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

•  How wounded pride, insecurity, and unresolved hurt can influence your reactions and lead you further from the peace and character of Jesus. 
•  Why you don’t have to let someone else’s actions determine your response, and how humility can help you choose faith instead of retaliation. 
•  How to keep trusting God when unfair people seem to have the upper hand and you can’t yet see how He could possibly bring good from the situation. 

Press play for a few moments in Esther 3 that will help you examine what’s underneath your reactions, release the need to fight every battle yourself, and trust that God is still working even when the situation feels painfully unfair.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to
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For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to
https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/

A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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Have you ever tried to do the right thing, received no recognition or immediate result, and wondered whether your faithfulness even mattered?

It can be discouraging to keep showing up, making the right choices, and following God when no one seems to notice and nothing appears to change. In Esther 2, Mordecai discovers a plot against the king and chooses to speak up. His faithfulness saves a life, yet he receives no immediate reward. What Mordecai can’t see is that God will eventually use this seemingly small moment as an important piece of a much bigger story.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

•  Why doing the right thing still matters when your obedience feels unnoticed, unrewarded, or insignificant. 
•  How Mordecai’s story can give you courage to be faithful right where God has placed you instead of waiting for a bigger opportunity. 
•  How trusting that God is working beyond what you can see can free you from needing immediate results and help you focus on simply doing the next right thing. 

Press play for a few moments in Esther 2 that will encourage you to keep showing up faithfully, do the next right thing with courage, and trust God with the results you can’t see yet.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to
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For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to
https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/

A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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Are you tired of waiting for something to change and wondering why God’s plan seems to be taking so much longer than you expected?

Waiting can make you question whether you should speak up, take action, keep preparing, or simply be still. Esther found herself in an unfamiliar situation with no idea what her future held, yet she listened, learned, and waited for the right time. What looked like a long season of preparation was actually positioning her for something she couldn’t see yet—and her story reminds us that God can be working in our waiting too.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Esther’s year of preparation reveals the importance of patience, humility, and being teachable when you don’t know what comes next.
• Why wisdom sometimes means waiting to speak or act instead of rushing ahead simply because you want clarity now.
• How trusting that God knows the timing of your story can help you release anxiety about the future and find greater peace in the season you’re in.

Press play for a few moments in Esther 2 that will help you see your waiting differently and find greater peace as you trust God with the timing, preparation, and next steps you can’t see yet.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to
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For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to
https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/

A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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Have you ever looked at what’s happening in your life and wondered, “God, what are You doing—and how could any of this possibly fit into Your plan?”

When your future feels uncertain and you can’t see how the pieces of your life fit together, trusting God can be difficult. The opening chapter of Esther reminds us that God can be at work long before we recognize what He is doing. Esther couldn’t see what was being prepared for her future—but circumstances were already unfolding that would eventually position her for a purpose much bigger than she could have imagined.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The historical and cultural context of Esther 1 and how Queen Vashti’s courageous decision sets an unexpected chain of events into motion.
• Why not being able to see God working doesn’t mean He is absent from your story or unprepared for what comes next.
• How remembering that God sees the bigger picture can help you replace fear about an uncertain future with greater faith, hope, and trust in Him.

Press play for a few moments in Esther 1 that will help you find peace in the uncertainty and trust that God may already be working behind the scenes of the parts of your story you don’t understand yet.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to
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For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to
https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/

A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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Are you tired of waiting on God and wondering why He seems to be taking so long?

Waiting is much harder when you don’t know when—or how—the story will change. In 2 Peter 3, early Christians were experiencing that same tension as people mocked their belief that Jesus would return. Peter reminds them that what looks like slowness from our limited perspective isn’t slowness to God. His timing reflects His patience and mercy, and while we wait for His promises to be fulfilled, we don’t have to wait for His presence—He is already with us.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

•  Why God’s timing can feel painfully slow from our perspective and what Peter wants us to remember when waiting begins to challenge our faith. 
•  How understanding God’s patience can shift waiting from wondering whether He has forgotten His promises to trusting His greater purpose. 
•  How to live with greater peace, faith, and spiritual steadiness while you wait, knowing God is present with you right now. 

Press play for a few moments in 2 Peter 3 that will help you trust God when His timing doesn’t make sense and find greater peace in His presence while you wait.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to
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For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to
https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/

A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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Have you ever heard a Christian message that sounded good—even biblical—but wondered whether it actually lined up with what Jesus teaches?

With Christian influencers, social media, cultural messages, books, podcasts, and teachers constantly offering advice, it can be difficult to recognize the difference between biblical truth and something that simply sounds true. Peter faced this same problem in the early church, and in 2 Peter 2 he gives a serious warning about teachers who distort truth, promise freedom, and ultimately lead people away from Jesus. His words remind us that we don't need to live afraid of being deceived—we need to know the truth well enough to recognize what doesn't belong.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

•  Why false teaching can sound appealing or even biblical at first, and how small shifts away from Scripture can eventually lead you further from the truth. 
•  How knowing Jesus and understanding God’s Word can strengthen your discernment so you’re better equipped to recognize teaching that doesn’t align with Scripture. 
•  What genuine freedom in Christ looks like and how Jesus frees you from shame, sin, labels, and the things that seek to control you. 

Press play for a few moments in 2 Peter 2 that will help you recognize what only sounds biblical, grow in confidence about what’s true, and stay grounded in the freedom Jesus offers.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to
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For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to
https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/

A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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With so many voices telling you what to believe, have you ever wondered how you’re supposed to know what’s actually true?

Social media, Google, friends, experts, culture, and even Christian teachers can offer conflicting messages that leave you questioning what to believe. Peter’s original readers faced the same problem as false teachers challenged what they had learned about Jesus. In 2 Peter 1, Peter points them—and us—back to something solid: the eyewitness testimony about Jesus and the trustworthy truth of God’s Word. When everything around you feels noisy and confusing, Scripture gives you a place to anchor your faith.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

•  Why Peter’s firsthand experience with Jesus and the Transfiguration gave him such confidence in the truth he was teaching. 
•  How fulfilled prophecy and the Holy Spirit’s work through Scripture give you reasons to confidently trust the Bible when other voices challenge your faith. 
•  How spending time in God’s Word can help you recognize misleading messages, grow in discernment, and stay grounded in truth when the world around you feels confusing. 

Press play for a few moments in 2 Peter 1 that will help you quiet the competing voices, grow in confidence that God’s Word can be trusted, and find clarity in His truth.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to
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For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to
https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/

A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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Do you love Jesus but sometimes feel like your faith is stuck—or like you’re simply going through the motions instead of actually growing closer to Him?

When life is full and your attention is pulled in a hundred directions, spiritual growth can easily become one more thing you feel like you should be doing better. But in 2 Peter 1, Peter reminds us that faith isn’t meant to remain at the starting line—and growing doesn’t mean earning God’s approval or creating another impossible spiritual checklist. God has already given you what you need to keep growing as the Holy Spirit develops His character in you.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

•  Why accepting Jesus is the beginning of your faith journey rather than the end, and how continued growth leads you toward a deeper relationship with Him. 
•  How Peter’s progression of faith, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, affection, and love gives you a picture of spiritual maturity without turning faith into a performance checklist. 
•  How relying on the Holy Spirit and intentionally practicing your faith can help you recognize false messages, become more like Jesus, and live with greater spiritual confidence. 

Press play for a few moments in 2 Peter 1 that will help you move beyond simply going through the motions and begin growing toward the deeper, more connected relationship with Jesus you’re longing for.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to
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For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to
https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/

A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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Are you carrying worries, responsibilities, or circumstances that feel too heavy to keep holding on your own?

When life gets hard, our instinct can be to grip tighter, try harder, and carry everything ourselves. But Peter reminds us that God doesn't ask us to live weighed down by our worries. He invites us to give our cares to Him—not because our problems don't matter, but because we matter to Him.

•  Discover what it practically means to cast your worries on God instead of continuing to carry them yourself. 
•  Learn how prayer and faith work together to help you surrender control and trust God with what you cannot fix. 
•  Find encouragement to stand firm when life is difficult, remembering that suffering doesn't change who God is or who you are in Christ. 

Press play to discover how giving God what’s weighing you down can help you stop carrying life alone and move forward with greater peace, faith, and confidence.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.

To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to
https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/

For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to
https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/

A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.