Today's episode is out of 1 Samuel 1.

Like a grain of sand inside an oyster, Peninnah was a constant irritation to Hannah. But over time, the friction eventually produced a beautiful pearl.

Hannah never allowed Peninnah' s provocations to make her angry or bitter.

Yes, her heart was sad and deeply distressed, but even though she was childless , she was never prayerless.

Al though she was barren, she still believed. In her pain and sorrow, she found refuge in prayer .

After a short summer recess, Angela returns to her teaching series on Warrior Women of the Bible. In today's episode, she shares the beautiful story of Deborah the  judge, prophetess, wife, warrior, and mother to a nation in crisis. And though we find her story in the pages of the Old Testament, her legacy still points others to God and is a lesson that applies to us today.

Join Angela as she encourages her fellow Warrior Raisers to be like Deborah and — Arise as a Mother in our nation! (Judges 5:7)

In this episode, Angela invites her sister-in-law, Ashley, to share her motherhood journey.  Immediately after delivering her second child, Luca, Ashley's world was turned upside down.  Join the conversation to hear the full story and soak up Ashley's encouraging words to take each day minute by minute and have fun along the way.

On today's episode, Angela invites her best friend (who also happens to be her husband), Derrick, to the show.  Together, they share a few personal stories and reveal some of the strategies they use to help keep their marriage healthy.  

Today's message unwraps 10 P's of Pain.  Join Angela as she uses Moses and the victory of the Israelites over the Amalekites (Exodus 17) to teach a lesson on how we can be victorious over our pain and suffering.

Becky Oldfield - Pastor's wife, mom, and Memaw are just a few of the words that describe her -- but her favorite "label" is "Daughter of the King."  Join the conversation as I chat with one of my dearest mentors! Becky has mothered well, served well, and continues to shine her light for the Kingdom of Heaven. I am blessed to call her friend.

We don't know her name - but Jesus did.  No one knew her shame - but Jesus did. She came broken before her Savior and poured out her tears on His feet. Only Jesus knew the true cost of the oil in her alabaster jar.

Regardless of what we've done, this woman's story is the perfect example that nothing - absolutely nothing - separates us from the Father's love.

Smart and funny - this 4'11" Warrior Raiser is a friend who loves people well. About three years ago, she decided to live, get well, and since that time, she's been on a journey of following hard after Jesus.    Heather's story is a message of hope and recognizing that God can do exceedingly more than we could ever expect or imagine.  She shares how she's had to let go of control and hand over her parenting to the Lord.   Listen in on the conversation and prepare to be blessed!

Listen in on our conversation of how God specifically placed me on her heart and hear how influential she has been in my journey with the Lord. Together, we mother better. We need a tribe of mommas coming alongside us in this journey, and Erica is an example of that to me and many others. During our time together, she shares a time when her type-A engineering mind couldn't work her way to a solution. Instead, she had to rely upon the Lord entirely. Let Erica's story encourage you and spur you toward a deeper relationship with the Lord.

Jochebed's faith and courage is a beautiful example of what being a Warrior Raiser is.  In the moment, she couldn't see the outcome of her courageous actions…but God knew.  Her heroism was so much more than keeping baby Moses alive. 

If God is asking YOU to step out and be courageous, or to trust Him with something beyond your capacity… let this story remind you of HIS faithfulness.