Deep in the middle of a hard season?

Drowning in darkness no matter what you do, how you pray or where you go?

Struggling to balance all the expectations and responsibilities “like you used to”?

Being hard on yourself for not showing up in your life the way you have in the past?

In today’s episode, we get practical about how to navigate through a hard, dark season. There is a difference between how we walk through day time versus how we carefully move through a dark forest. That difference in discernment and energy can make all the difference in handling a hard season of life with Jesus. Different isn’t bad or less than, it’s just different. So let’s take nature’s cue for our lives from God’s animal kingdom and bring praise to His name in the darkness!

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Episode 34 | Seasonal Bible Study Learning to Let God Clean Out Winter After a Struggle Faith or Life Season that Leads to Spring!

PODMAS 2025 Day 19 | Finding God’s Light in Dark Times (John 1:5 & Matthew 2:1-12)

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Making the right decision for you and your family but it doesn't feel good?

Wondering if the hard changes you're making will make a difference?

Questioning if you actually building what God has laid on your heart?

In today's episode, we explore the story of Sheerah, a woman mentioned in just one verse of scripture whose work building three cities left a last mark on biblical history. Through 1 Chronicles 7:20-24, we discover how her story reminds us that meaningful work doesn't have to be celebrated or widely recognized to matter. We reflect on the challenge of remaining faithful in seasons when our choices look different than expected and our sacrifices go unseen. If you're learning to trust God with the quiet, unseen work of your real life, this episode will encourage you to remain close to Jesus while taking your next faithful right step!

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Fiery anger overwhelming you as you navigate a hard season?

Find yourself struggling with cussing? Complaining? Being negative?

Hard time controlling your tongue?

(Confession...I have been struggling with all of this recently too!)

Today's episode takes our anger straight to God so we can have a renewed mind and encouraging spirit to ourselves and our loved ones in the midst of your hard season! Ephesians 4:17-32 encourages us to be the light no matter how dark our current circumstances are.

Related Episodes:

Episode 8 | Bible Study to Trust God When You're Stressed, Struggling and Overwhelmed as a Christian Woman of Faith (Isaiah 43:19)

Episode 32 | Replace Worry with Faith When Life Feels Like a Struggle- Scripture Study of Matthew 6:25–34

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Do you feel a narrative being pushed on you?

Are you wearing all the hats but not being fully seen by your friends, spouse or community?

Do you wonder what being honest with Jesus will actually do for your soul?

In today’s episode, we are celebrating the end of our series on Mary and Martha. We celebrate because despite what most sermons about these women focus on… they were way more than just overworked and busy sisters. While we don’t know the end of your story yet friend, we do know the full, victorious story of two sisters who approached Jesus as a dear friend with boldness, vulnerability and ended with beautifully transformed spirits who could serve and worship authentically.

PODMAS 2025 Day 17 | Feeling Seen in the Middle of Life (Luke 2:7)

PODMAS 2025 Day 18 | Worshiping God Even in Winter

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Just a quick reminder that if God is calling you to it, HE will give you the strength to get through it!

Love you friend and I pray this blesses you!

~Riley Shour

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Do you need a break?

Does your soul need some quiet alone time with the Holy Spirit?

Wonder if you’re “allowed” to pause something in your busy, crazy season?

In this episode, we’re continuing our series on the sisters of Martha and Mary. Today we're at the end of John chapter 11. Through this section of scripture, we reflect and ponder the human-ness of Jesus and His logical response to public scrutiny. Most importantly, we are prompted by the Holy Spirit if we need to lay down our overwhelming season and mountain of expectations to take a soulful pause. Doing more isn’t always the answer, friend. Maybe stopping for a season can reconnect you with your God-given identity, heal some brokenness, and bring you closer to Jesus.

Episode 20 | Instead of Taking it Personally, Try This Bible Study to Finally Unlock a Peaceful Biblical Mindset

Episode 10 | God's Working Girl! Scripture that Reminds us God Will Tell His story Through You Even if You're Silent (Luke 1:5–25)

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Doubting if Jesus will change your difficult season?

Feeling disconnected from God in your struggle?

Looking for the morning Light of Christ in your darkness?

In this episode, we are continuing to celebrate the miracle found in John 11 and shout the biggest truths of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. No more sitting in defeat or doubt in your hard season girl! Jesus doesn't leave things in the grave and God isn't done with your situation yet!

Missed part of the Martha and Mary Bible Series?

Catch up with these episodes:

Episode 45 | In a Struggle Season? This Bible Study Will Boost Your Faith and Help You Trust God with Your Whole Heart!

Episode 44 | Scripture about How to Trust God and Grow Closer to Jesus with Your Broken Heart and Struggling Faith (John 11:28-37)

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Does your faith need a reminder of Jesus’ true power?

Is Jesus inviting you into hard work in a difficult season?

Are you feeling stuck and wanting to connect with God?

In this episode, we are working our way through Martha and Mary’s life stories and spoiler alert- it wasn’t just about them AND Jesus invited them INTO the miraculous display of God’s glory! You will love this framework for reconnecting with Jesus in hard times!

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