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The advice to "just get closer to God" can feel hollow when your heart still feels distant. In this conversation, Stasi Eldredge explores a richer way to understand intimacy with Jesus through The Ladder of Love—and why so many women get stuck in duty, shame, or striving instead of living as deeply loved daughters.
If you've read your Bible, gone to church, and prayed faithfully, yet still wondered why God feels far away, this episode meets you there. Stasi and Allie unpack biblical images that shape our identity—clay, sheep, servant, and child—and explore how each one can open a different doorway to healing and communion with God.
You'll hear why being shaped as clay isn't about shame, but about being formed with intention and tenderness; how wounds and scars can become places of strength and testimony; and why serving Jesus can sometimes keep us from receiving his love. Stasi also shares practical ways she's reclaimed her identity, including counseling, Scripture meditation, worship, and quiet time with Jesus.
Drawing on her own story of rescue and restoration, Stasi reflects on the moment Matthew 11:28 led her to surrender and the years of healing that followed. She offers encouragement to women wrestling with body shame, worth, or the fear of not being enough: God delights in you simply because you exist. For anyone longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, freedom from shame, and a more grounded sense of identity in God, this conversation offers hope and a pathway forward.
About Stasi Stasi Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have sold nearly 3 million copies and changed women's lives worldwide. A teacher and conference speaker, Stasi is the cofounder of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. She is passionate about seeing lives transformed by the beauty of the gospel. She and her husband, John, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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If you've ever struggled to love your body, compared yourself to other women, or felt like your appearance has taken up far too much space in your mind, this prayer is for you.
Together, we'll bring those struggles honestly before God and ask Him to help us see our bodies through His eyes—not as something to fight, fix, or perfect, but as a beautiful gift He lovingly created.
This is a prayer for freedom from comparison and body shame, for a renewed mind, and for the grace to care for your body with gratitude, nourishment, and joy. May you be reminded today that your life is a miracle, your body is good, and you are God's masterpiece—fearfully and wonderfully made.
Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Alison Cook's Website
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmith
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Do you ever feel disconnected, unseen, or exhausted from holding everything together? This conversation with Dr. Alison Cook offers hope and a path toward healing. Together, Allie & Alison explore how faith, Christ-centered psychology, and self-awareness can help us build a more secure soul.
This episode reminds us that healing does not require having everything together; instead noticing what is happening within us, receiving God's compassion, and choosing courage over shame. Listen for encouragement and a renewed vision of emotional and spiritual health!
Many women are trying to connect with God while carrying an anxious, divided, or wounded inner life. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Alison Cook explains why spiritual growth often begins with tending to the soul—and how healing our inner world can transform the way we experience God, ourselves, and others. Alison and Allie explore why we can feel empty even when life looks full, exhausted from holding everything together, or trapped in harsh self-talk and quiet shame. Together, they offer a compassionate framework for understanding what's happening beneath the surface and discovering a deeper sense of connection, security, and hope found in Christ.
Key topics discussed:Dr. Alison reminds us that God does not ask us to bypass our pain or fix ourselves before receiving His love. Instead, He meets us right where we are—in loneliness, disappointment, anxiety, and old wounds—and gently leads us toward healing.If you feel unseen, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to trust love, this conversation offers a compassionate and faith-filled invitation to begin again. You are not alone, and your story is not beyond healing. Take heart: God's love is with you even here, and you can move forward one brave step at a time.
Body obsession can hide behind "health" and "discipline" - and for many women, it becomes a quiet idol that steals peace, joy, and even faith. Dr. Brooke Sheehan and Allie unpack the difference between honoring your body and trying to control it, revealing the subtle way toxic wellness culture pulls believers into overwhelm. Brooke shares how she went from completely ignoring her body to obsessing over every metric, every supplement, and every detail in her search for a health utopia. Together, she and Allie show why this isn't just a mindset issue - it's a spiritual one. When wellness becomes a way to manage fear, image, or control, it can slowly replace trust in God with trust in performance. You'll discover:
Allie also vulnerably shares her own story of body shame, disordered eating, and the freedom that came through prayer, repentance, and renewing her mind. She reads from Romans 1 to show how easily a culture can exchange worship of the Creator for obsession with the created, and Dr. Brooke connects that warning directly to the way we treat our bodies today. Dr. Brooke Sheehan is a health and body image educator known for helping women untangle the relationships among wellness, faith, and body stewardship. She is the creator of Talk to Me Body, the voice of your body anchored in scripture, a 63-card set designed to help listeners approach their bodies with curiosity, gratitude, and biblical wisdom. If you've felt trapped by body thoughts, food guilt, endless self-improvement, or the pressure to optimize every part of your health, this conversation offers a clear path back to peace. Essential listening for anyone ready to quiet the noise, stop worshiping appearance, and step into freedom.
Dr. Brook Sheehan
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Most women are caught in a cycle of body pressure, shame, and striving—but what if caring for your body looked completely different?
In this episode, chiropractor and biblical body literacy advocate Dr. Brooke Sheehan shares her Body OS framework, a faith-based approach that shifts the focus from fixing your body to understanding and honoring the masterpiece God created.
You'll learn:
The four Body OS steps: pause, connect, ask, and adjust
How simple questions can rebuild trust with your body
What Scripture teaches about body image and being fearfully and wonderfully made
How Brooke's Talk to Me Body cards encourage faith-filled body awareness
Why caring for your body can become an act of worship
If you're tired of body shame, endless dieting, or feeling disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a refreshing path to peace, healing, and wholeness rooted in God's design.
This is Part 1 of a series with Dr. Brooke Sheehan—don't miss Part 2 for more practical tools and stories of healing.
https://drbrooksheehan.com/
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Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
What if the words you speak could bring more peace, hope, healing, and life—to others and to your own heart? This Scripture-filled prayer asks God to help us transform the words and tone we choose and will inspire you to speak with greater grace, wisdom, and love in your everyday life. All words, except for some, are exact verses in the Bible, found in Proverbs, Psalms, and the letters from Paul — a follower of Jesus who wrote much of the New Testament. Grab a Bible today, and turn to the Book of John. Seek God, and you will find Him.
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Discover how the miraculous connection between your mind and brain can transform your mental, emotional, and spiritual life. In this powerful follow-up conversation, Julie Davies returns to unpack the practical side of renewing your mind — and how scripture and neuroscience work hand in hand to bring real, lasting healing. If you've ever wondered how simply changing your thoughts could actually change your brain, this episode will show you it's not just possible — it's biblical, and now science is catching up.
You'll discover:
How neuroplasticity allows your brain to form new pathways when you consistently practice healthy, truth-filled thinking
Why the "fork in the road" between dwelling on what's good versus what's negative literally shapes the neural trenches your mind travels down
The difference between coping in a season of true mental illness versus practicing daily mind-renewal once healing has begun
A treasury of practical "mind exercises" — from taking thoughts captive and scripture affirmations to gratitude, savoring, deep breathing, and training your eyes to look for good
A glimpse into Julie's own daily rhythms of prayer, worship, journaling, and rest that keep her mind anchored in peace
For anyone who feels like "renew your mind" is a vague, overwhelming idea, this episode breaks it down into simple, doable exercises you can start today. You'll walk away with concrete tools to quiet anxious thoughts, replace shame with truth, and build a mind that reflects the peace, hope, and freedom God designed for you.
Perfect for women who want practical, faith-filled strategies for their mental health journey, and anyone ready to move from surviving to truly renewing their mind day by day.
Guest: Julie Davies is a licensed counselor and Wonderfully Made team member with years of experience integrating neuroscience and faith to help women find freedom from anxiety and depression.
This episode is part two of a two-part conversation — be sure to listen to Part 1 first for the foundation on brain health and mental health. Get ready to walk away equipped with simple, powerful tools to renew your mind, heal your brain, and step into the flourishing life God has for you.
Show Notes
Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Unlock the truth behind mental health struggles and discover how your brain's health directly influences your well-being — and how God can dramatically heal and restore it. If anxiety, depression, or trauma feel like insurmountable barriers, this episode offers hope grounded in neuroscience and biblical truth. Learn how understanding brain injuries, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle factors can change everything you thought you knew about mental health. You'll discover:
The surprising role head injuries and trauma play in mental health conditions
How neuroplasticity rewires your brain and creates room for healing
The difference between mental health and mental illnesses — and what that means for you
Practical steps to restore your brain through simple lifestyle changes
The power of aligning neuroscience with faith for lasting renewal
For anyone feeling trapped in shame or hopelessness, this episode sheds light on the physical roots of mental struggles and offers tangible ways to bring healing, hope, and freedom. Whether you're navigating your own mental health journey or supporting someone you love, you'll gain tools to take action today. It's an inspiring reminder that your brain, like your faith, can heal and flourish through God's incredible design and the renewal of your mind.
Perfect for women seeking mental clarity, believers longing for hope, or anyone ready to understand the science behind healing. If you're tired of feeling stuck and want to restore your mind and life, this episode will equip you to embrace God's plan for your brain's healing and renewal.
Show Notes
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Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org
Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok
Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
This is a must-share episode for all the teen girls and young women in your life! Our friend, singer-songwriter Emma Valentine, sits down with Allie for a fun, off-script conversation designed to inspire and encourage teen girls and young women. Allie shares the wisdom she's learned in hopes of encouraging our community. Send this conversation to all the girls and women you love - to your daughter, best friend, the girls in your youth group, college group, etc.! This is the message our ministry seeks to share with every girl! Be sure to listen to part 1 - life wisdom with Emma Valentine, in which Allie puts her in the hot seat! Today's girls and young women have it hard! There are so many pressures they face daily. From social media and comparison to dating, body image, friendships, anxiety, and the pressure to have life all figured out, it can feel overwhelming to know who you are and where your worth comes from.
Allie shares honest encouragement and practical, faith-filled advice for navigating some of the biggest challenges teen girls and young women face. Together, Emma and Allie talk about building your identity in Christ rather than in others' opinions, finding confidence without chasing perfection, creating healthy relationships, setting boundaries with social media, and discovering the purpose God has for your life.
If you're looking for a mentor-like conversation for yourself or the girls and young women in your life filled with hope, truth, and encouragement, this is it!
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