Does your relationship with God ever feel more complicated than it should?

Hosanna Wong joins Maegan Schwindling on The Women of Joy Show to talk about her book Uncomplicate It and how to stop overcomplicating your faith, let go of unrealistic expectations, and experience the goodness of God in your everyday life.

So many Christian women find themselves asking: Am I doing enough? Am I hearing God correctly? What if I make the wrong decision? Why does everyone else seem to have their faith figured out?

Before long, our relationship with God can become another place where we feel pressure to perform.

In this conversation, Hosanna shares how comparison, shame, expectations, and overthinking can complicate our faith and how we can return to the simple truth of who God is and who He says we are.

Maegan, Debbie, and Hosanna talk about the difference between striving and obedience, how to recognize the voices shaping the way we see ourselves, and why truly knowing the character of God changes the way we approach Him.

Because the goodness of God isn't something we have to earn, manufacture, or figure out.

God is good. God is near. And your relationship with Him may not need to be as complicated as you've made it.

If you've been overthinking your faith, struggling with comparison, or longing to grow closer to God without feeling like you have to get everything right, this episode is for you.

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Can God really be good when life doesn’t feel good? How could a good God give us his only son?

In Part 2 of our conversation with beloved Bible teacher Lisa Harper, we ask some of the hardest questions about the goodness of God.

Where is God when we pray and nothing changes? Why does a good God allow suffering? What do we do when what we know about God doesn’t seem to match what we’re experiencing? And can we wrestle honestly with God without losing our faith?

Lisa reminds us that biblical faith doesn’t require us to avoid the hard questions. God is not intimidated by our doubts, disappointment, grief, or confusion. We can bring all of it to Him and discover that His goodness is deeper than the circumstances surrounding us.

Because faith isn’t pretending the hard thing isn’t hard.

It’s trusting that even when we don’t understand what God is doing, we can still trust who God is.

If you’ve ever wrestled with God’s goodness, wondered why He allowed something, or carried a question you were almost afraid to say out loud, this conversation is for you.

Join us for an honest conversation about the questions we all have and the God who is big enough to meet us in them.

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What does it really mean to believe in the goodness of God? Not just when life is going well, but when life is painful, confusing, or nothing like we hoped it would be?

In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, we are kicking off the fall season. It is based around our tour theme of The Goodness of God. Maegan Schwindling sits down with beloved Bible teacher and Women of Joy favorite Lisa Harper for an honest, hope-filled conversation about what Scripture actually teaches us about the character of God.

Together, they talk about the tension so many of us carry: How can God be good when what I’m walking through doesn’t feel good?

Lisa reminds us that Scripture never ignores suffering or offers easy answers for hard circumstances. Instead, the Bible continually points us back to who God is—merciful, gracious, faithful, compassionate, and good.

If disappointment, waiting, loss, or unanswered prayers have caused you to question God’s goodness, this conversation will encourage you to keep bringing those questions to Him. You don't have to pretend everything is good to believe that God never loses his goodness.

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Today on The Women of Joy Show we are joined by Leanne Morgan. This end of summer surprise is a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about faith, family, comedy, success, and finding joy in every season.

From the Big Panty Tour, being at Women of Joy, and now a Netflix sitcom, Leanne shares what it has been like to watch her career grow in ways she never expected. She says her faith has kept her grounded through it all.

Leanne and Maegan talk about the impact of laughter, staying true to who God created you to be, navigating unexpected success, and then the birds. Leanne’s love for bird watching in her Knoxville home.

Whether you've followed Leanne Morgan for years or are just discovering her, this conversation is full of the humor you love from Leanne and the faith and perspective behind the woman you see on stage.

Come laugh with us, be encouraged, and be reminded that sometimes God's plans for our lives are bigger, and more surprising, than anything we could have planned ourselves.

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What if some of the most meaningful moments with God are happening in the parts of life you’re tempted to overlook?

In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, Christy Nockels joins us to talk about recognizing God’s presence in ordinary rhythms, everyday responsibilities, and seasons that may not feel particularly significant. She is like a big sister pulling up a chair next to you to share wisdom for your daily life.

Christy shares what it looks like to stop working toward a relationship with God and begin living and working from the relationship we already have with Him. We talk about abiding instead of striving, finding purpose in hidden seasons, and learning to see the goodness of God right where we are.

If you’ve been exhausted from trying to do more, be more, or prove yourself, even in your relationship with God, this conversation is an invitation to return to His presence.

In this episode:

• Finding God in ordinary moments
• Working from intimacy with God instead of striving for it
• Why hidden and mundane seasons still matter
• Creating rhythms that help us remain connected to God
• Seeing God’s goodness in the life already in front of us

Scripture:

“Remain in me, as I also remain in you.” — John 15:4

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What do you do when you believe God is good, but your circumstances are telling you a different story?

In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, Maegan sits down with bestselling author and Bible teacher Susie Larson to talk about her new book, More Than You Can Imagine: What God Does When You Trust Him, and what it looks like to trust God when the outcome feels uncertain, the waiting feels long, or what you are facing seems impossible.

Susie shares why some areas of our lives are easier to surrender to God than others and how our ability to trust Him is often connected to what we believe about who God is and who we are in Him.

Together, Maegan and Susie talk about the spiritual battle surrounding our identity, the lies that cause us to question God's goodness, and how fear can quietly keep us from believing God for more. You'll be encouraged to recognize the places where the enemy has tried to undermine your confidence and replace those lies with the truth of God's character and promises.

Because trusting God doesn't mean knowing exactly what He is going to do. It means knowing who He iseven when you don't know what comes next.

If you're waiting on God, praying for something that feels impossible, or struggling to trust Him with an area you desperately want to control, this conversation will remind you: God is still working, He is still good, and He is able to do more than you can imagine.

Scripture:

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine..." Ephesians 3:20

Susie's new book: More Than You Can Imagine: What God Does When You Trust Him

What if pursuing better health wasn't about another diet, but about learning to steward the body God has given you?

In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, Maegan sits down with health coach and author Heather Brown to talk about what it looks like to care for your mind, body, and spirit through simple, sustainable rhythms rooted in faith. From nervous system health and meal planning to perfectionism, community, and finding your deeper "why," Heather offers practical encouragement for women who are tired of living in survival mode.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or like healthy living is one more impossible thing to add to your list, this conversation will remind you that lasting change begins with small, intentional choices.

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How do you encourage the college students in your life without feeling like you have all the answers?

In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, we're joined by our summer interns for an honest conversation about what college students are really facing today. From comparison and anxiety to finding community and growing in their faith, they share the simple things that have made the biggest impact on their lives and how parents, grandparents, mentors, and church members can encourage the next generation.

You'll learn:

• How to connect with college students in meaningful ways
• What today's college students wish older generations understood
• Simple ways to disciple and encourage young adults
• Why authenticity matters more than perfection
• Practical ideas for mentoring college students this school year

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, mentor, small group leader, or simply care about the next generation, this conversation will equip you to make a lasting difference often through the smallest acts of faithfulness.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Proverbs 27:17
• James 4:8
• Philippians 4:6–7

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who has a college student they love.

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What if some of the battles you're fighting aren't just emotional, they're spiritual?

Spiritual warfare can be one of the most misunderstood topics in the Christian life. Some people become consumed by it. Others avoid it altogether. But Scripture doesn't call us to fear or fascination. It calls us to awareness.

In this eye-opening conversation, Jonathan Pokluda (JP) joins Maegan to unpack what the Bible actually teaches about Satan, demons, spiritual warfare, and the victory believers already have in Christ. JP is the pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, podcast host of Becoming Something and the author of several books. Together, they discuss why spiritual warfare begins just three chapters into the Bible, how the enemy subtly attacks believers today, and why faith, prayer, and Christian community are God's primary means of protection.

They also tackle some of the most common questions Christians ask; including whether believers can be demonized, how technology and social media can become tools the enemy uses against us, and why the greatest battlefield isn't "out there", it's our minds.

Most importantly, you'll walk away with hope, knowing that while the battle is real, Jesus has already won the war.

• Why spiritual warfare is a biblical reality and not just something Christians should ignore or obsess over.
• The surprising reason spiritual warfare appears only three chapters into the Bible.
• Can a Christian be demonized? What Scripture actually says about "oppression" and "possession."
• Why doesn't Satan have to read your mind to know your weaknesses.
• How technology, algorithms, comparison, and isolation can become spiritual battlegrounds.
• Why faith is your greatest defense against the enemy's attacks (Ephesians 6).
• How prayer activates the armor of God in your everyday life.
• The unique lies women often hear and how to recognize the enemy's voice.
• Why weakness is actually an advantage when your dependence is on Christ.
• How shame keeps us isolated and why bringing our stories into the light breaks the enemy's power.
• Why your testimony is one of the strongest weapons God has given you.
• How to renew your mind when spiritual warfare feels overwhelming.
• The powerful reminder that we don't fight for victory. We fight from the victory Jesus has already secured.

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Hospitality can feel intimidating. We often think our homes have to be spotless, the meal has to be homemade, and everything has to be picture-perfect before we can invite someone in. But what if biblical hospitality was never about impressing people? What if it has always been about making room for them?

In this episode of The Women of Joy Show, Maegan sits down with one of her dearest friends, Ann Amster. Ann handles the hospitality with our Women of Joy tours. They to talk about what Scripture really teaches about hospitality. Also, they get very practical on what it means for all of us in our day to day lives. Together they explore how opening our homes begins with opening our hearts, why God calls us to steward what He's given us, and how simple acts of welcome can have eternal impact.

Whether your table is set with fine china or paper plates, this conversation will encourage you to stop waiting for perfection and start saying yes to the people God has placed around you.

• What biblical hospitality actually means and what it does.
• Why hospitality is more about availability than ability.
• How viewing your home as God's changes the way you use it.
• Practical ways to welcome people, even in busy seasons.
• Why comparison keeps so many women from opening their doors.
• How ordinary meals and conversations become extraordinary ministry.
• The difference between entertaining and true hospitality.
• Why dust is welcome, takeout is always an option, and no one has ever said it has to be served on fine china.

Because here at The Women of Joy Show, we laugh a little, grow a lot, and don't do life alone.

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What is Women of Joy? Women of Joy is one of the nation's leading Christian women's ministries, helping women encounter God through live events, Bible studies, podcasts, and resources designed to strengthen their faith and encourage their hearts. It is part of Phil Waldrep Ministries which includes Women of Joy, Celebrators, Grid Iron Men, and The New England Pastor's Encouragement Retreat.

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