📖 Scripture: Ephesians 5:15–16 – "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil."

Show Notes:
In today’s episode, we dive into the powerful call from Paul to live with intentionality. As midlife women navigating busy schedules and shifting seasons, it’s easy to feel like time is slipping through our fingers. But this passage reminds us that our minutes matter to God.
We’ll unpack what it looks like to walk in wisdom—not perfection—and how to evaluate our habits, routines, and distractions through a biblical lens.
Let this be a loving nudge to examine your time and see it as sacred, because the days we’re living in call for women of light to rise up with purpose.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why wisdom—not hustle—is the goal
• Common ways we unintentionally waste time
• A gentle challenge to realign your daily choices
• A short prayer to walk wisely today

Truth to Declare:
“My time is a gift, and I choose to use it wisely for His glory.”

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In today’s episode, we dig into Paul’s powerful prayer in Ephesians 3:14–21 and remember that the strength we need is not something we muster up—it’s something we receive.

If you’re feeling worn out, unseen, or unsure how to pray in this season, this episode is your invitation to lean into God’s strength and pray boldly, using Scripture as your guide.

🔹 God is able to do immeasurably more.
🔹 His Spirit is strengthening you from the inside out.
🔹 You can pray the very prayers you read in His Word.

📌 Take a few minutes today to read Ephesians 3:14–21 aloud and claim it over your life.

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Your Identity Is Secure in the Holy Spirit

📖 Scripture:

Ephesians 1:13–14

💬 Summary:

In today’s episode of Rooted in Ephesians, we’re exploring what it means to be sealed by the Holy Spirit. You don’t have to strive for security—it’s already yours in Christ. You were included, marked, and guaranteed an eternal inheritance the moment you believed.

💭 Reflection Question:

Where have you been doubting your security in Christ?

🧠 Truth to Speak Over Yourself:

“I am sealed by the Holy Spirit. I am secure, chosen, and fully His.”

🙏 Prayer Prompt:

“Lord, thank You for sealing me with the Holy Spirit. Help me walk in the confidence of Your love today.”

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Welcome back to our Rooted in Ephesians series!

Today we’re resting in the truth of Ephesians 1:11–12:

You’ve been chosen. You’ve been included. You have an inheritance—a future and a position in the kingdom that you didn’t earn, but were freely given in Christ.

When you realize you’re an heir, not an outsider, it starts to change the way you think.
You don’t have to live from insecurity, fear, or shame anymore.
You don’t have to chase value—you already have it.

Your spiritual inheritance is a daily invitation to live like a daughter of the King, walking in purpose, identity, and peace—because your story is part of His glory.

💭 Reflection Question:

Are your thoughts about yourself aligned with your identity as a daughter with an inheritance—or with an orphan trying to prove her worth?

💬 Truth to Speak Over Yourself:

“I have an inheritance in Christ. I don’t have to strive to be worthy—I already belong.”

🙏 Prayer Prompt:

“Father, thank You for including me in Your family and giving me an eternal inheritance. Help me walk in that identity today—with boldness, humility, and trust.”

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Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode in our Ephesians series—and share this with a friend who needs a fresh reminder of who she is in Christ!

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Welcome back to our August series, Rooted in Ephesians.

Today we’re pausing with Ephesians 1:7–10, where Paul writes:

These verses are a stunning reminder that your salvation wasn’t cheap. It was bought with the blood of Jesus. He didn’t just redeem your soul—He redeemed your story, your struggles, your body, your entire life.

And when we truly grasp that—when we understand the weight and wonder of being redeemed—it changes how we live today. We no longer use our bodies out of shame, punishment, or neglect. We use them as a form of worship.

We eat, move, rest, and care for ourselves not to earn anything, but in response to everything we've already been given in Christ.

💭 Reflection Question:

Does your current relationship with food and your body reflect gratitude for your redemption—or guilt and striving?

💬 Truth to Speak Over Yourself:

“I am redeemed. I worship God not just with my words, but with my body and choices.”

🙏 Prayer Prompt:

“Jesus, thank You for redeeming me fully and completely. Help me live from that truth today—aligning my choices, my habits, and my health with Your grace, not my guilt.”

📌 Don’t Miss This Month:

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss these weekday encouragements in Ephesians—and if this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who’s learning to worship God in both spirit and stewardship.

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Welcome back to Day 2 of our August podcast series, Rooted in Ephesians.

Today we’re resting in one powerful truth from Ephesians 1:4:

Let that sink in for a minute…
 

God chose you—on purpose, with love, and before the world even began. You were not an afterthought. You’re not invisible. You’re not trying out for God's approval like you're in some kind of spiritual audition.

Before you ever performed, succeeded, failed, or fell apart—He had already said, “She’s mine.”

Today’s episode is a reminder that your value is not in your productivity, your body, or your ability to keep it all together. Your value is in Christ. Full stop.

💭 Reflection Question:

Are you trying to earn something God has already freely given you?

💬 Truth to Speak Over Yourself:

“I am chosen, holy, and loved.”

🙏 Prayer Prompt:

“Lord, thank You for choosing me—not because of what I’ve done, but because of who You are. Help me walk today with the quiet confidence of someone who is handpicked by You.”

📌 Stay with Me All Month:

Subscribe for daily weekday episodes rooted in Ephesians, and share this series with a friend who needs to know she’s chosen too.

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Welcome to Day 1 of our special August podcast series: "Rooted in Ephesians."

Every weekday this month, we’re spending just a few minutes together in the Word—anchoring ourselves in truth, speaking life over our days, and remembering who we are in Christ. Whether you’re in carpool, at the gym, folding laundry, or sitting quietly with your coffee, this time is for you.

Today, we start in Ephesians 1:3:

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to be blessed - from the moment of salvation. God has already given you every spiritual blessing in Christ. That means you don’t have to hustle for what you already have in Him: peace, purpose, security, identity, forgiveness, and strength.

You’re not working for blessing—you’re walking from it.

💭 Reflection Question:

What blessing from God have you been overlooking or under-valuing in your everyday life?

🙏 Prayer Prompt:

“Father, thank You for blessing me in Christ. Help me see my life the way You see it—already covered in Your goodness. Teach me to walk with confidence in the blessings You've already poured out.”

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Subscribe so you don’t miss a single weekday episode.
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In the final episode of the Strong in Spirit, Lean in Life series, Rachel wraps up with a heart-to-heart about why so many women chase fat loss from a place of guilt—and how to shift toward Spirit-led stewardship instead.

This isn’t about working harder. It’s about surrendering deeper.

If you're ready to ditch the shame, build discipline rooted in grace, and declare this your Summer of Sanctification—this episode is for you.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why shame-driven fat loss never leads to freedom
• The difference between discipline and obsession
• How to partner with God in your health journey
• A fresh way to look at your body through the lens of Romans 12:1

📖 Scriptures Referenced:

• Romans 8:1
• Galatians 5:22–23
• Romans 12:1

📥 Resources & Links:

• ✅ Download the Fill Your Cup Faith & Fitness Workbook
• 🙌 Join the next round of my faith-filled FASTer Way
• 💬 DM Rachel on IG: @racheljmitchell

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Leave a review if this series encouraged you—and don’t forget to share it with a friend who needs grace and guidance in her health journey.

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Summer is full of fun—and full of challenges when it comes to staying on track with your health goals. In this short and powerful episode, we’ll cover three mindset shifts, simple practical tips, and biblical encouragement to help you enjoy summer without sabotaging your fat loss goals.

Whether you’re traveling, hosting cookouts, or running to the ballfield, this is your roadmap to walking in freedom, not food guilt.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why perfection is not the goal—and what to plan for instead
• How to stay on track with just protein + movement
• Travel and vacation tips that are realistic for midlife moms
• The mindset shift from shame to stewardship
• Scripture that reminds you God is with you—in every season

📖 Scripture:

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” —1 Corinthians 10:31

🧰 Links & Resources:

✅ Join my 5 Day Summer Slimdown Challenge: Click Here
🌞 Join the next FASTer Way round: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/?aid=racheljmitchell

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If this episode blessed you, would you take 60 seconds to leave a review? It helps more women find encouragement and truth in their midlife health journey. Thank you for being part of this mission!

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Are you hungry all the time—or not hungry at all until the moment your head hits the pillow? You're not broken, you're just in midlife! In this episode, we dive into how hunger cues shift during perimenopause, how to snack smart without guilt, and how to anchor your cravings in Christ instead of quick fixes.

You’ll learn:

• Why midlife hunger feels unpredictable
• How cortisol, insulin, and ghrelin play a role in your cravings
• The smartest way to build a satisfying snack
• Practical snack ideas that support fat loss and hormone balance
• The deeper spiritual truth about hunger—and how to bring it to God

This one’s part science, part strategy, and all grace. Let’s stop shaming hunger and start listening to what your body (and soul) are really asking for.

Mentioned in this episode:

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📖 Scripture references:

• Matthew 4:4 – "Man shall not live by bread alone..."
• John 6:35 – "I am the Bread of Life..."

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