What do you do when you believe God is leading you in a direction your husband doesn’t support?

Audrey responds to a listener wrestling with submission, motherhood, and a deep desire to be home with her children.

For the woman feeling torn between honoring her husband and caring for her children, this conversation offers encouragement to seek godly counsel, pray persistently, and move forward one faithful step at a time.

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Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

🗒️ Show Notes

• ⁠Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠⁠

📖 Chapters

00:00 A listener’s question: Should I submit?

02:38 Releasing guilt and bitterness

06:02 God’s design for marriage and family

13:06 The desire to be home with your children

18:38 Audrey’s answer: Moving forward respectfully

25:03 Godly counsel, prayer, and one step at a time

27:18 Family priorities and the value of home

29:39 Gospel encouragement and closing prayer

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Audrey shares biblical insights and practical advice for young women longing for marriage, emphasizing contentment, trust in God's timing, and living purposefully while waiting.

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📖 Chapters

00:00 Intro: The importance of biblical womanhood and marriage

01:57 The God-given longing for marriage and its biblical basis

04:11 Contentment and trusting God's timing in singleness

07:04 The dangers of rushing and settling in marriage

09:51 Practical steps to meet godly men and build community

15:03 Living purposefully and serving others while waiting

20:12 The importance of biblical discernment and character

24:58 Balancing desire with contentment and trust in God

30:05 Encouragement to live fully in Christ regardless of relationship status

33:54 Closing thoughts: Trusting God and living intentionally

🗒️ Show Notes

• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

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Audrey shares personal insights and biblical principles on navigating the challenges of transitioning into college life, emphasizing God's sanctifying work through loneliness, roommate conflicts, and new friendships.

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📖 Chapters

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:08 Audrey's Personal College Journey and Lessons Learned

03:50 Dealing with Loneliness and Finding Community

07:02 Handling Roommate Conflicts Biblically

09:59 God Uses Difficulties for Sanctification

13:14 Building Trust and Managing Expectations

16:14 Christian Faith as a Source of Strength

20:14 Practical Advice for New College Students

23:00 Giving Time and Trusting God's Timing

26:04 Sanctification Through Hardship and Loneliness

29:05 Encouragement to Lean on God's Faithfulness

🗒️ Show Notes

• ⁠Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠⁠

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How can a wife respect her husband when his words are harsh, angry, or deeply hurtful?

Audrey considers a listener’s honest question about honoring God in a difficult marriage.

This conversation offers practical encouragement for praying and fasting, guarding your heart against bitterness, recognizing genuine evidences of grace, speaking the truth with wisdom, and seeking help from trusted church leadership when needed. Above all, it points wives toward an obedience rooted in love for Christ rather than another person’s behavior.

Respect does not require pretending sinful behavior is acceptable, remaining silent about wrongdoing, or refusing appropriate help. It means entrusting the results to God while asking Him for the grace to walk faithfully—one moment at a time.

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Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠!

🗒️ Show Notes

• ⁠Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠⁠

📖 Chapters

00:00 A Listener’s Difficult Question02:17 Obedience When Your Husband Is Harsh05:03 Praying and Fasting for Your Husband10:13 What Biblical Respect Really Means13:12 God’s Instructions for Wives and Husbands15:34 Practicing Genuine Gratitude19:15 Speaking Truth and Seeking Help24:47 What If Your Husband Never Changes?

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How can a wife respect her husband when his words are harsh, angry, or deeply hurtful?

Audrey considers a listener’s honest question about honoring God in a difficult marriage.

This conversation offers practical encouragement for praying and fasting, guarding your heart against bitterness, recognizing genuine evidences of grace, speaking the truth with wisdom, and seeking help from trusted church leadership when needed. Above all, it points wives toward an obedience rooted in love for Christ rather than another person’s behavior.

Respect does not require pretending sinful behavior is acceptable, remaining silent about wrongdoing, or refusing appropriate help. It means entrusting the results to God while asking Him for the grace to walk faithfully—one moment at a time.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

🗒️ Show Notes

• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

📖 Chapters

00:00 A Listener’s Difficult Question
02:17 Obedience When Your Husband Is Harsh
05:03 Praying and Fasting for Your Husband
10:13 What Biblical Respect Really Means
13:12 God’s Instructions for Wives and Husbands
15:34 Practicing Genuine Gratitude
19:15 Speaking Truth and Seeking Help
24:47 What If Your Husband Never Changes?

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Audrey shares insights on how women can love and support their husbands amidst unfair criticism, drawing lessons from biblical figures like Moses and Psalm 35. She offers practical advice on handling criticism, trusting God, and maintaining a healthy marriage under pressure.

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Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

🗒️ Show Notes

• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

📖 Chapters

00:00 When People Criticize Your Husband
04:39 Moses and Unjust Criticism
09:05 Let God Defend His Reputation
13:51 Be a Safe Place Without Spiraling
16:11 Stop Rehearsing the Hurt
23:01 Loving Those Who Hurt You
25:15 Pray for Your Enemies
29:54 When to Speak and When to Stay Silent
32:20 Guard Your Heart and Support Your Husband
34:34 Don’t Waste the Criticism

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Audrey shares practical advice and heartfelt insights on grandparenting from afar, emphasizing the importance of love, boundaries, and trusting God's guidance in building meaningful relationships with grandchildren across distances.

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Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

🗒️ Show Notes

• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

📖 Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:54 The emotional challenge of living far from grandchildren

04:10 Balancing availability and respecting boundaries

05:51 Using technology to stay connected with grandchildren

07:49 The importance of sending letters and small gifts

10:09 Trusting God's plan and accepting family dynamics

11:59 Practical advice for visiting new parents

13:54 The significance of prayer and spiritual support

15:49 Living out faith in family relationships

18:04 The joy and challenges of long-distance grandparenting

19:55 Encouragement to seek God's guidance in family life

22:12 Closing thoughts and encouragement for grandparents

23:59 Final words and call to action

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What should you do when close friends unexpectedly leave your church?

Audrey responds to a listener who is grieving the departure of two women who made her feel deeply loved and welcomed into her new church family. She offers practical, biblical wisdom for navigating the uncertainty with grace—without following friends out of fear, becoming defensive, or getting drawn into gossip.

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Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

🗒️ Show Notes

• Friendships of Women Series

• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

📖 Chapters

00:00 — Intro
00:36 — When close friends leave your church
02:20 — Responding without fear or following others
03:15 — Should you ask why they left?
04:40 — Why people leave churches
09:20 — When friendships are only for a season
10:55 — Guarding your heart against gossip
11:37 — Investing in your church community
14:00 — Trusting God to provide new relationships
18:41 — God’s faithfulness through changing seasons

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Audrey reflects on the bittersweet truth that everything eventually becomes a memory. She encourages us to embrace the season God has given us, remain present in today’s ordinary moments, and trust Him with every season ahead.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

🗒️ Show Notes

• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

📖 Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:27 The Gift—and Sadness—of Growing Older

01:53 Everything Becomes a Memory

07:08 When Life Becomes Stories and Photographs

12:07 Don’t Lose Today by Grieving Tomorrow

14:43 Embracing the Season God Has Given You

16:08 Looking Forward with Faith and Gratitude

24:08 Receiving Every Season as a Gift

32:57 Living Fully Present on the Journey Home

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Audrey offers biblical counsel and encouragement to a woman facing multiple losses and challenges in her faith journey, emphasizing trust in God's sovereignty, the importance of prayer, and the value of deepening our relationship with Him during difficult times.

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Catch Audrey and her daughter GraceAnna live at Share The Arrows, hosted by Allie Beth Stuckey, in Dallas on October 10 this year. Grab your tickets now at ⁠sharethearrows.com⁠!

🗒️ Show Notes

• Friendships Of Women Series

• Would You Like To Know God As Your Friend?⁠

📖 Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:23 The woman's current challenges and losses

03:07 The importance of trusting leadership in difficult seasons

05:22 Following your husband's biblical leadership

07:37 Trusting God's sovereignty over your husband's actions

08:58 Friendship seasons and trusting God's plan

12:47 The value of lifelong and seasonal friendships

15:37 God uses loss to draw us closer to Himself

17:58 God as the God of all comfort and how He heals

20:05 God's sovereignty in changing circumstances

23:34 Embracing new seasons and trusting God's plan

27:34 Holding friendships with open hands and trusting God

29:28 Finding hope and purpose in God's deeper work in us

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