So many women are carrying weight that was never theirs to carry, shame that doesn’t belong to them, fear that doesn’t sound like God, and guilt that keeps them from stepping into the fullness of who they are in Christ. Many are moving through life exhausted, stretched thin, and longing for a kind of rest that goes deeper than sleep. This episode speaks directly into those places, bringing clarity to the voice of the Holy Spirit and helping you recognize His peace, His steadiness, and His healing work within you.

In this episode, we step into a conversation that anchors your heart back to the truth: inner healing begins with the Holy Spirit, and legacy flows from a life rooted in Him. Together, we talk through how the Spirit brings calm to chaos, truth to confusion, and conviction without shame. You’ll hear how His voice leads you into peace, forgiveness, gratitude, and a sound mind, the kind of fruit that transforms your present and shapes the generations that follow. If you’ve been craving renewal, clarity, and a deeper sense of partnership with the Holy Spirit, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Step 1: Set aside three quiet minutes this week to sit with the Holy Spirit. Let Him speak into the places that feel rushed, loud, or heavy.

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So many women walk through life carrying weight they were never meant to hold, trying to be strong, trying to push through, trying to “make it work,” all while forgetting the truth of who they are in Christ. This episode is your reminder that you are not powerless, not overlooked, and definitely not living at the mercy of your circumstances. You’ve been given spiritual authority, real identity, and a position with Christ, and it changes everything.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it truly means to walk as a daughter of God with spiritual authority, so you can stop shrinking back, stop praying from a place of fear, and start living from the identity Christ already gave you. We talk about identity vs. authority, how Scripture defines your spiritual position, what “daughter living” looks like in real life, and how to stand firm when you feel small or overwhelmed. You’ll walk away grounded, encouraged, and equipped to pray boldly, speak truth, and live from the victory you already share with Jesus.

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🌿 Fear Is a Liar… But You Don’t Have to Keep Listening

I’ve been teaching a lot lately on fear, faith, and spiritual authority, and today I want to speak straight to the lie that’s been trying to run your life.

Here’s the truth:

Every “I’m not capable.”

God did not call you to live small, scared, or stuck.

Romans 8:15 tells us you’re not a slave to fear, you’re a daughter of God.

Fear is loud.

This is where the shift happens:

This isn’t hype. It’s spiritual authority.

If you’re ready to take a bold step this week, try this:

If today hit your heart, you’re not alone. Share this with a friend who’s ready to walk in truth too. And if you want to go deeper into breaking lies, renewing your mind, and stepping into your God-given authority, visit ChristiRatcliff.com/coaching, I’d love to walk with you.

Daughter, fear is a liar.

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Fear doesn’t always show up loud. Sometimes it slips in quietly, wrapped in “logic” or “timing,” convincing you to stay comfortable instead of stepping out in faith. But here’s what I’ve learned. Comfort doesn’t grow your calling. Faith and fear can’t share the same seat. One will always take the lead. So let’s get honest today… which one has been driving your decisions?

In this episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new series called Faith, Fear, and Spiritual Authority,  and this one’s close to my heart. Because I’ve been there… letting fear talk me out of what God already told me to do.

We’re diving into what it really means to walk in the authority Christ has already given you,  authority to stand firm in truth, silence the lies of fear, and move forward in bold faith.

I’ll share how fear often disguises itself as wisdom or “just being cautious,” but underneath it all, it’s still disobedience dressed up nice. We’ll talk about how to recognize those subtle voices that make you hesitate, how to shift your focus back to God’s promises, and how to strengthen your faith through His Word.

This is your reminder that you can walk in confidence, not because you’ve got it all figured out, but because God is with you in every step of obedience. It’s time to let faith take the wheel.

If this episode stirred something in you, don’t stop here. Let’s keep growing your faith together. Visit ChristiRatcliff.com  to learn how Christian Life Coaching can help you step into bold, fearless faith.

🎧 Catch up on these related episodes:

Episode 18: It’s Not About You — Using Your Gift to Serve, Not Perform

Episode 19: Your Gift Was Meant to Move — Activating Your Gift in This Season

You don’t have to face fear alone. This community was made for women just like you, women learning how to choose faith over fear in real, everyday ways.

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Remember, fear will always ask for the front seat, but you get to decide who drives. Let faith take the wheel this week. You were created for courage, equipped with authority, and called to move forward.

Have you ever caught yourself waiting for a “better time” to do what God’s called you to do?

This week, I’m sharing a message that’s been stirring in my own heart: Your gift was meant to move.

So many of us sit on the sidelines, waiting for the perfect plan or a formal invitation to serve. But friend, when God gives you a gift, He’s already given you permission to use it. You don’t need a title or a platform,  you just need to say yes.

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to activate your spiritual gift, not someday when life feels easier, but right now, right where you are. From the coffee shop conversation to the quiet prayer, your obedience in this season is holy ground.

If you’ve ever wondered, “What does ministry look like for me?”  this episode will open your eyes to how your everyday life can become an act of worship.

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If this episode spoke to you, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend who’s been holding back on using her gift,  sometimes all we need is a reminder that God can use us right here, right now.

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Let’s be honest, sometimes using our spiritual gifts can start to feel more like pressure than purpose. Maybe you’ve felt that quiet urge to prove yourself, to be seen, or to measure your worth by how people respond. But what if it’s not about being noticed at all? What if God is more concerned with the posture of your heart than the size of your platform?

In this episode of The Reclaimed Woman, I’m talking about the difference between serving with your gift and performing with it, because how we use our gift matters just as much as discovering what it is.

We’ll look at what Scripture says about the purpose of spiritual gifts, the warning signs of performance, and how to realign our hearts toward humility, surrender, and obedience.

This is your heart check moment:

If you’ve ever wrestled with comparison, burnout, or the need for affirmation, this episode will help you come back to the posture Jesus modeled, washing feet, not chasing platforms.

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[Episode 17: How Do I Know What My Spiritual Gift Is?]

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In this episode of The Reclaimed Woman Podcast, I’m walking you through how to discern your spiritual gift, not by comparing yourself to others or striving to earn it, but by learning to notice the Holy Spirit’s patterns of joy, fruit, confirmation, and gentle prompting in your life.

We’ll look at what Scripture says about gifts like wisdom, faith, teaching, discernment, leadership, and mercy,  and how those gifts often show up in your everyday walk with God.

I want you to see that spiritual gifts aren’t some hidden mystery or “super-spiritual” thing,  they’re practical expressions of God’s grace meant to build up His Church. If you’ve ever wondered where God wants to use you, this episode will help you recognize what He’s already doing in and through you.

💡 You’ll walk away with tools to discern your gift, the confidence to step boldly into your calling, and a renewed sense of purpose in how you serve others.

1 Peter 4:10_ “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

Spiritual gifts are given by the Spirit, not earned.

Joy and fruit reveal where God is working through you.

Confirmation often comes through the Body of Christ.

Assessments can guide you,  but only the Spirit defines your gift.

What lights you up when you serve others?

Where do you consistently see fruit and favor?

What have others affirmed in you?

Pray: “Holy Spirit, what have You placed in me that I’ve been afraid to notice?”

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There’s a quiet battle happening in so many women’s hearts right now.

But here’s the truth: you are already gifted.

In this episode, I’m helping you get a clear, biblical understanding of what spiritual gifts actually are,  and what they’re not. We’re walking through 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and Ephesians 4 to uncover four of the most common lies women believe about their gifts and the truth that sets us free.

This conversation is for every woman who’s ever felt unseen, overlooked, or unsure of where she fits in the Body of Christ.

You don’t earn your gift — it’s given by grace.

Every believer has a spiritual gift. Yes, that includes you.

Your gift isn’t about perfection; it’s about obedience.

Spiritual gifts are meant for service, not self-promotion.

God arranged you in the Body of Christ on purpose.

1 Corinthians 12:4–7

These passages will be our anchors over the next few episodes as we take a deeper dive into how spiritual gifts work together in the Body of Christ.

Take a few minutes this week to sit with the Lord and journal:

What are my spiritual gifts?

What lies have I believed about them?

What truth does God’s Word say about me?

And as you do, remember this: you are gifted, not for your glory, but for God’s.

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Journal what God’s been showing you about your gifts.

Share this episode with a friend who needs a reminder that she’s gifted too.

Keep walking in obedience — your gift grows as you do.

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These past weeks have been some of the hardest for believers. The assassination of Charlie Kirk shook our nation. In Michigan, a church was burned to the ground. In Nigeria, brothers and sisters in Christ continue to suffer relentless persecution. These events aren’t just headlines, they confront us with a sobering question: What does it really mean to follow Jesus when the cost is this high?

In this episode, I open Mark 8:31–9:1 and ask the hard but necessary question: Is Jesus worth dying for? Together, we’ll talk about what it looks like to move from fear to faith, from silence to boldness, and from comfort to carrying the cross.

If you’ve felt the tension of standing for Christ in a culture that finds His Word offensive, this conversation is for you. My prayer is that you’ll walk away challenged, strengthened, and reminded that in Christ, there is no such thing as a cowardly Christian, only courageous conquerors who endure for the sake of the Gospel.

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Friend, I know life doesn’t always feel like it’s moving in a straight line. Some seasons feel random, messy, or even wasted. But here’s the truth: God is weaving every single piece of your story together, your pain, your passions, your gifts, and even the hard detours, for His glory and your good. In this episode, I’m sharing how He connects the dots so you can see that nothing in your story is ever wasted.

In this final episode of the Patterns of Purpose series, I’m pulling everything together, purpose, pain, and passions, so you can see how God weaves them into a calling that glorifies Him. From the stories of Esther, Joseph, Moses, Mary, and Martha, we’ll see how God has always been in the business of connecting the dots. I’ll also share some of my own story, showing you how God redeemed pain, re-shaped passions, and used unexpected seasons to prepare me for the work I’m doing today. If you’ve ever wondered how your story fits into God’s bigger plan, this conversation will give you hope and clarity that He wastes nothing.

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