Pastor Richmond Wandera shares his powerful journey from poverty in Uganda to becoming a pastor and nonprofit founder. His story reveals how one sponsor's monthly gift and his mother's fearless generosity transformed not just his life but an entire community.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How small acts of generosity can create ripple effects that transform entire communities. 
• Why obedience to God's call — even during your darkest moments — can leave a lasting legacy.
• How to shift your perspective from scarcity to abundance by realizing "there is always room.”

Resources From This Episode:

• Download our free resource "Chosen, Called and Confident" to start recognizing how God can transform your ordinary life into something extraordinary. 
• Sponsor a child through Compassion International, and see your generosity help transform families and communities in Jesus’ name. 
• Learn more about Pastors Discipleship Network founded by Richmond Wandera.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Want More on This Topic? 

• Listen to “God Has Given You What You Need To Do What He’s Asked” with Rachel G. Scott.
• Watch “What Is My Assignment From God While I am Here on Earth?” with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Shae Hill.
• Read “Caring for Others Through God’s Love” by Angie Smith.

Healing from broken trust is something that can't be achieved overnight. It's a process that takes time, prayer and often times a conversation for true repairs to be made.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to process both major betrayals and smaller breaches of trust.
• Why broken trust cannot be fully healed in isolation.
• How to use a five-step framework to communicate your thoughts and feelings with someone in a nonaccusatory way.

Resources From This Episode:

• Some messages need to be worked through — not just quickly read. That's why Lysa TerKeurst created The Trust Journey, a guided journal to use alongside her book I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t. Get the bundle today!
• Download Lysa TerKeurst's free resource Trust Is a Track Record: 5 Scriptural Truths To Remember God’s Faithfulness, and receive guided journal prompts to help you work through your honest thoughts, questions and struggles about trusting God.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Want More on This Topic? 

• Listen to "How to Stop an Argument Before It Starts" With Donna Jones.
• Watch "When the Person Who Hurt You Wasn't Held Accountable | With Lysa TerKeurst" on YouTube.

What if the way you talk about yourself could actually bring freedom instead of shame? In today’s episode, Jess Connolly — author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — shares how shifting our words can transform our thoughts, relationships and even our faith.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How small, everyday choices shape our view of our bodies.
• Why the words we speak about ourselves hold the power to heal or wound.
• How to shift the culture of body negativity and start celebrating your body as “good.”

Resources From This Episode:

• Purchase Jess Connolly’s book Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good.
• Get an exclusive download of “This Body Is Good: A Declaration of Freedom and Truth” by Jess Connolly when you purchase from the P31 Bookstore.
• Read with us at Circle 31 Book Club, and gain access to a Bible study companion resource to help you dig deeper into scriptural concepts from the book.
• Want a fresh way to experience Holy Week? Look no further than The Chosen: Last Supper. You can get your tickets now at TheChosenLastSupper.com.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Want More on This Topic? 

• Listen to “How To Step out of the Darkness of Shame and Start Living Free” with Morgan Krueger. 
• Watch the Therapy & Theology playlist titled “Let’s Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About” on YouTube.
• Want to watch this episode instead? Click here to view on YouTube.

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"Vulnerability" is one of those words that we would all probably define a little differently. That's why Dr. Joel Muddamalle is taking us straight to God's Word to answer the question: Does the Bible instruct us to embrace vulnerability as followers of Christ?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between "being vulnerable" and "being authentic."
• The crucial distinction between "unwise vulnerability" and "wise vulnerability."
• How to overcome your fear or resistance to sharing with others.

Helpful Links:

• Get your copy of Seen, Known, Loved: Leaning on the Holy Spirit in Us and the People Beside Us, A Study of the Book of Acts.
• Download the free First 5 app.
• Have ideas for future podcast episodes? DM Kaley at @kaleyolsn to share!

Want more on this topic? 

• Listen to “It's Time To Get Honest With God" with Jennifer Dukes Lee on The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast.
• Watch "I'm Afraid I'm Being Betrayed" on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Proverbs 31 Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and this podcast is funded thanks to the generous support of our one-time and monthly donors. To learn more about how to partner with us, click here!

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Does it ever feel like you're juggling a million things, just hoping everything doesn't come crashing down? We want to experience rest, but if we're honest, sometimes we're just trying to survive the day and complete our to-do list.

In this episode, author Laura Smith points us to the places in Scripture where we find God's instruction for finding rest, which leads to the abundant life He promised us in John 10:10.

Related Resources:

• If you enjoyed today’s teaching from Laura, get a copy of her book called The Urgency of Slowing Down: Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Renewal. You can also stay connected with Laura at @laurasmithauthor.
• Download R.E.S.T.: How To Overcome Being Overwhelmed, a FREE resource that will help you develop a rhythm of reading Scripture, evaluating your schedule, practicing Sabbath and trusting in God.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Proverbs 31 Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and this podcast is funded thanks to the generous support of our one-time and monthly donors. To learn more about how to partner with us, click here!

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What if feeling “not enough” is actually God’s way of inviting you into His abundance? In this episode, Whitney Lowe unpacks how scarcity shapes our lives and how trusting God’s promises can transform everything.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How a scarcity mindset can subtly impact your faith and relationships.
• The difference between the world’s definition of abundance and God’s.
• Practical steps to shift from living in fear to trusting in God’s provision.

Resources From This Episode:

• Purchase Whitney’s book Set Your Eyes Higher: A 40-Day Reset to Slow Your Anxiety and Fix Your Focus on God.
• Connect with Whitney on Facebook at Scribble Devos.
• Download the free First 5 app, and join us as we read Acts together starting March 3.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Want More on This Topic? 

• Listen to “Relaxed: Finding Peace in God’s Presence” with Megan Fate Marshman on The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast.
• Watch “Am I Trying To Control What Is Actually out of My Control?” with Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress on The Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.

Proverbs 31 Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and this podcast is funded thanks to the generous support of our one-time and monthly donors. To learn more about how to partner with us, click here!

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Feeling overwhelmed by a fresh start you didn’t choose? In this episode, Tracie Miles draws from her book God’s Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence to offer hope and guidance for navigating life’s transitions as they come.

You’ll learn:

• How to find peace when life takes an unexpected turn.
• Practical steps to move forward with confidence.
• Encouragement to trust God’s plan, even in uncertainty.

Related Resources:

• Dive into Tracie’s book God’s Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence, and find hope for navigating life’s transitions.
• Join COMPEL Pro, our training program for writers, and take the next step in your writing journey.
• Check out our new resource, "7 Secrets You Need To Know as a New Writer," to gain insight from industry experts as you start writing.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Proverbs 31 Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and this podcast is funded thanks to the generous support of our one-time and monthly donors. To learn more about how to partner with us, click here!

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Do you ever feel weighed down by waiting or wonder how to trust God when life feels uncertain? In this episode, Jennifer Rothschild draws from her new Bible study, Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight, to offer encouragement for those navigating life’s hard seasons, including: 

• Practical steps for waiting well and leaning on God’s timing.
• What it truly means to walk by faith, not by sight, in everyday moments.
• How the reality of heaven brings peace and purpose to life’s challenges.

Related Resources:

• 📖 Dive into Jennifer’s new study, Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight, and explore the hope and joy of eternity.
• ✍️ Start your day with uplifting Encouragement for Today Devotions delivered daily to your inbox.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Proverbs 31 Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and this podcast is funded thanks to the generous support of our one-time and monthly donors. To learn more about how to partner with us, click here!

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Do you feel weighed down by the pressure to have it all figured out or stuck in cycles of striving and self-reliance? In this episode, Megan Fate Marshman reveals how to break free from the chaos and embrace the peace only God can provide.

Drawing from her book Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried about a Thing, Megan offers relatable stories, powerful truths and practical steps to help you trade stress for trust and experience a deeper relationship with God.

You’ll discover:

• Why we’re tempted to live in “Christian autonomy” and how to move toward dependence on God.
• The surprising ways God meets us in our wandering thoughts.
• A fresh perspective on Proverbs 3:5-6 that can transform the way you live and pray.

Related Resources:

• Join Circle 31 Book Club for free — Be part of a welcoming community that dives deep into books and helps you grow through faith-filled conversations.
• Mark your calendar for February 1 — We’re kicking off Relaxed by Megan Fate Marshman as our next read. Once you join Circle 31 Book Club, head to the book space on Mighty Networks to connect with others. 
• Get your copy of Relaxed — Ready to start reading? Order now at p31bookstore.com.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Proverbs 31 Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and this podcast is funded thanks to the generous support of our one-time and monthly donors. To learn more about how to partner with us, click here!

We want to hear how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

As believers, we know the Bible tells us that God is with us at all times. And yet there are "dry seasons" when we don't feel the closeness of His presence at all.

Today's episode is part of an ongoing series titled "Ask a Theologian" — conversations with Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Content Manager for Lysa TerKeurst, Shae Hill. Together, Joel and Shae will give you theological insight and practical takeaways.

Related Resources:

• Getting rest is not about getting more sleep or lying on the couch to watch TV. True rest for your soul only comes from God. We can actually find rest by reading Scripture, evaluating our schedules, practicing Sabbath and trusting in God. Download our free resource R.E.S.T. How To Overcome Being Overwhelmed today!
• When you're feeling stuck or stagnant, sometimes you wish you could just hit a reset button, right? That's why we wrote our brand-new study called Fresh Start: A Study of the Book of Genesis. This will be our very first study together in 2025, so get your copy and study with us! Buy Now!
• Tune in every Tuesday to Joel's Instagram for “Theology Talk Tuesday,” where he'll answer your most asked questions about God, the Bible and more. 
• Sign up on Joel’s website to receive free “bite-sized theology” through a monthly newsletter you can read in five minutes or less.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.