If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, spiritually under-confident, distracted, or discouraged in your Bible reading, this episode is a gentle invitation back into relationship with the God of the Word.

In This Episode

•  Why Bible reading was never meant to be a performance 
•  How distraction and “completion mentality” pull us away from God 
•  Why you don’t have to “master” the Bible to sit with Jesus 
•  How to approach Scripture with peace instead of pressure 

Scripture Referenced

• Luke 10:38–42 
• John 14:26 

Reflection Question

Instead of asking, “How much do I need to read today?”
What would change if you asked, “How can I be with God in this today?”

Mentioned in This Episode

If you’re longing to slow down and tend your soul through Scripture in a grace-filled way, you’re invited to join the Tending Together Online Community where we gather to study God’s Word, encourage one another, and grow in relationship with Jesus together.

You can also continue tending your soul through the TEND Your Soul Series Bible studies:

• Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected — a study through the book of Ruth exploring God’s faithfulness in seasons of uncertainty, grief, and transition. 
• 1 Peter: Sustained by a Living Hope — a study helping you anchor your identity and hope in Christ through difficult seasons. 

Connect with Mariel

Website: marieldavenport.com

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may be feeling overwhelmed in her Bible reading journey, and be sure to subscribe and leave a review so more women can be encouraged to tend their souls through God’s Word.

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

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If you’ve been carrying anxiety, mental overload, or the pressure to keep striving, this episode is an invitation to quiet your soul and return to the presence of God.

In This Episode:

•  Why stillness feels difficult in a noisy world 
•  The deeper meaning behind “Be still” in Psalm 37:7 
•  How fretting and overthinking disconnect us from peace 
•  Simple ways to reorient your heart toward God throughout the day 

Scripture Referenced

• Psalm 37:7 
• Colossians

Reflection Question

What small step could you take today to quiet the noise and reorient your heart toward the faithful presence of God?

Mentioned in This Episode

If you’re longing to slow down and tend your soul through Scripture in a grace-filled way, you’re invited to join the Tending Together Online Community where we gather to study God’s Word and encourage one another in everyday faith.

You can also continue tending your soul through the TEND Your Soul Series Bible studies:

• Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected — a study through the book of Ruth exploring God’s faithfulness in seasons of uncertainty and transition. 
• 1 Peter: Sustained by a Living Hope — a study helping you anchor your hope in Christ even in difficult seasons. 

Learn more at Mariel Davenport.com

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need a reminder to rest in Yahweh today.

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

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What are you carrying today?

When life feels heavy, it’s easy to either cling tightly to our burdens or try to set them aside before coming to God. But in Psalm 37:5–6, we’re given a different invitation—one that meets us right in the middle of our anxiety, questions, and even our hopes.

In this episode of Tending Your Soul, we step into the garden of God’s Word and gently explore what it means to commit our way to the Lord—to roll what we’re carrying onto Him and trust that He will act.

Together, we’ll:

•  Slow down in Psalm 37:5–6 and uncover its rich meaning 
•  Talk honestly about why trusting God can feel difficult 
•  Practice a simple, tangible way to release what we’re holding 

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to trust God with what’s weighing on you, this episode will help you take a small, faithful step toward surrender and peace.

You don’t have to carry it alone. Join us in Tending Together.

Scripture Referenced

•  Psalm 37:5–6 
•  Romans 3:10 
•  Habakkuk 2:4 

For more on Tending Your Soul, get the newest Bible study release from God Hears Her & Our Daily Bread Publishers, 1 Peter: Sustained by a Living Hope.

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

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What are you delighting in right now?

When life feels heavy, distracting, or just plain exhausting, delight can feel out of reach—or unnecessary. But in Psalm 37:4, we’re given a beautiful invitation: delight yourself in the Lord.

In this episode, we slow down and tend our souls through this familiar verse, uncovering a deeper truth—God isn’t offering to fulfill every fleeting desire, but to transform your heart so your desires align with His.

If you’ve been running on empty or just trying to get through the day, this episode will gently guide you back to a place of true, lasting delight in God. 

🌱 What You’ll Take Away:

•  What it really means to “delight yourself in the Lord” 
•  How your desires begin to change when your heart is rooted in Him 
•  A fresh perspective on God as your personal, covenant-keeping Father 
•  Simple, everyday ways to begin delighting in God again 

🌱 Don’t Do This Alone – Join Tending Together:
Just like plants grow better together, we do too.

If you’re longing for consistent time in God’s Word and encouragement along the way, I’d love to invite you into Tending Together—my online community where we practice these rhythms in real life.

👉 Join here: marieldavenport.com/community

📖 Go Deeper with the TEND Bible Studies:
Looking for a simple, structured way to keep tending your soul?

The TEND Your Soul Bible Studies, part of the God Hears Her collection from Our Daily Bread Ministries, are designed to help you grow deeper in your faith—one passage at a time.

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👉 Learn more: marieldavenport.com

🌿 Closing Thought:
When you delight in Him, you’re not losing your desires—you’re discovering your truest ones.

Keep tending your soul… little by little. 🌱

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

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Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by what others are doing—or discouraged by what’s happening around you? Psalm 37 gently redirects our hearts: don’t fret… trust the Lord instead.

In this episode, we step into the garden of Scripture and begin tending our souls through Psalm 37:1–3 using the TEND Method. Together, we’ll explore what it means to stop feeding anxiety and start feeding on God’s faithfulness—right in the middle of your real, everyday life.

If your soul feels weary, distracted, or dry, this is your invitation to slow down, open your Bible, and let God meet you there… little by little. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

•  What “fret not” really means (and why it matters for your heart) 
•  How God’s name Yahweh reveals His trustworthiness 
•  Practical ways to: 
  •  Trust God instead of your circumstances 
  •  Stay present in the “land” He has you in 
  •  Feed your soul on His faithfulness instead of fear 

A Moment to Reflect:
Where have you been fretting lately?
Where might God be inviting you to trust Him instead?

That’s how we tend our souls—one small step at a time.

🌿 Want to Go Deeper? Join the Community
You don’t have to do this alone.

Inside Tending Together, we practice this rhythm side by side—opening God’s Word, applying it to real life, and encouraging one another in every season.

👉 Join here: marieldavenport.com/community

📖 Explore the TEND Bible Study Series:
Looking for a simple, Bible-centered way to grow in your faith?

The TEND Your Soul Bible Studies, part of the God Hears Her line from Our Daily Bread Ministries, are designed to help you slow down and truly engage with Scripture.

👉 Browse the studies: godhearsher.com/shop/
👉 Learn more: marieldavenport.com

 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps others find the podcast and begin tending their souls too.

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

🌱 Join the community: marieldavenport.com/community

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Want to practice this rhythm in community?
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Christmas is here, and you showed up every week to tend your soul. But what happens when the decorations come down? Today we're talking about carrying these practices forward and establishing sustainable rhythms for 2025.

You've experienced what it's like to tend your soul in real life. Now it's time to make it sustainable.

Join the FREE TEND Bible Study Workshop - January 5th

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Download the free guide to the ⁠TEND method of Bible study⁠.

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

🌱 Join the community: marieldavenport.com/community

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You can't pour from an empty cup. We're so good at loving others, but not so good at receiving love ourselves. Today we're learning that sustainable love comes from being filled by God's love first—before we pour out to everyone else.

This Week's Practice: Five Minutes to Receive Love Choose one verse about God's love for you. Read it slowly. Sit with it. Let it sink in. Practice receiving His love before you give to everyone else.

Start 2025 With Your Cup Full Four weeks of soul-tending practices have shown you there's a better way to live. Don't go back to depletion in the new year. Join the free TEND Bible Study Workshop on January 5th and learn a sustainable method with a community to support you. What would change if you knew how to receive from God before giving to everyone else? Register HERE.

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

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Joy isn't a feeling you have to conjure up when life is good. Biblical joy is a deep-rooted confidence in God's faithfulness—even when you're exhausted. Today we're learning that joy and exhaustion can coexist, and His joy can be your strength when you have nothing left.

This Week's Practice: Name Three Evidences of God's Faithfulness Each day, identify three ways (big or small) that God was faithful to you. Write them down or speak them aloud. This trains your eyes to see His presence and builds a foundation of joy that doesn't depend on your circumstances.

Don't Let This End After Christmas On January 5th, learn how to carry this forward with a sustainable method and a community to support you. Join the free TEND Bible Study Workshop. Register HERE.

• Join the⁠ Tending Together Community⁠ with other like-minded women.
• Get your copy of the TEND Bible Study, ⁠Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected⁠
• Download the free guide to the ⁠TEND method of Bible study⁠.

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

🌱 Join the community: marieldavenport.com/community

Explore: godhearsher.com/shop/
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Want to practice this rhythm in community?
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Peace doesn't come from getting everything under control. Jesus didn't come into perfect circumstances—He came into chaos. Today we're talking about receiving His peace in the middle of the mess, not after we clean it all up.

This Week's Practice: 60-Second Breath Prayer When chaos hits, stop for one minute: Breathe in: "Prince of Peace, meet me here" Breathe out: "I receive Your peace"

You Can't Do This Alone Soul-tending is hard to sustain when you're depleted and doing it alone. Join the free TEND Bible Study Workshop on January 5th to learn a sustainablemethod and connect with a community of women who understand the struggle. Register HERE for FREE.

• Join the⁠ Tending Together Community⁠ with other like-minded women.
• Get your copy of the TEND Bible Study, ⁠Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected⁠
• Download the free guide to the ⁠TEND method of Bible study⁠.

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

🌱 Join the community: marieldavenport.com/community

Explore: godhearsher.com/shop/
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Want to practice this rhythm in community?
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Advent is supposed to be about hope, but when you're overwhelmed, hope can feel like one more thing you're failing at. Today we're talking about the truth that changes everything: Hope isn't a feeling we manufacture—it's a Person who meets us in the waiting.

This Week's Practice: Sacred Waiting - Every time you find yourself waiting this week, use it as a prompt to acknowledge Jesus' presence with you.

Join the Free TEND Bible Study Workshop - January 5th: Learn a simple, sustainable method for connecting with God daily, and join a community of women who understand the struggle. Register free at marieldavenport.com/free-bible-study-workshop

* Join the⁠ Tending Together Community⁠ with other like-minded women.

* Get your copy of ⁠Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected⁠

* Download the free guide to the ⁠TEND method of Bible study⁠.

Worn out from dry seasons and not sure where to start with God? Tending Your Soul helps you slow down, open your Bible, and grow deeper in faith—little by little.

Hosted by Mariel Davenport, each episode guides you in simple, Scripture-centered rhythms so you can confidently meet with God.

🌱 Join the community: marieldavenport.com/community

Explore: godhearsher.com/shop/
Learn more: marieldavenport.com

Want to practice this rhythm in community?
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