Have you ever looked back and realized comfort kept you from saying yes to something that mattered? In this episode, I'm sharing how a moment from Taylor Sheridan's new series The Madison stopped me in my tracks and reminded me what it really means to love well — especially in marriage.

This isn't a review of the show, and I'm not endorsing all its content. But there's a powerful theme woven through the story that every Christian wife needs to hear. Spoiler alert: I'll be talking about the premise of the series, so listen with that in mind.

If fear, comfort, or "maybe later" has ever held you back from stepping into something meaningful with your husband or family, this episode will encourage you to choose courage, connection, and love that lasts.

In this episode:

• Why comfort can quietly steal your yes

• How regret grows when we avoid what stretches us

• What The Madison reminded me about loving well

• A personal story about saying yes when it mattered

• How to choose courage in your marriage today

If this encourages you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder too.

If you'd like to see some fun photos watch on YouTube A Wake Up Call for Wives: Don't Let Fear Steal Your Yes with Carol Roper Ep. 165

Lysa TerKuerst's book Capture His Heart: Becoming the Godly Wife Your Husband Desires

Have you ever doubted your faith? Wondered if God isn't real? I dealt with this issue a couple of decades ago and wondered how I could go on doing "all the things" while struggling with doubt. Today I want to share a fascinating story about how an elephant can be similar to testing our faith.

To see photos of the bridge, watch on YouTube I Almost Walked Away

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When you're facing a diagnosis, a fear, or a season of waiting, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the unknown. In today's episode, Tommy Jennings shares a powerful testimony of courage, peace, and unshakable faith as he battles Hodgkin's Lymphoma — a fight he's been in for six years.

Tommy's story is raw, honest, and deeply hope‑filled. After exhausting every treatment option, he now lives in the tension of uncertainty — yet his confidence in Jesus has only grown stronger. His words, "Either way it goes, I win," will challenge and inspire you to trust God in your own battles.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• What faith looks like when the prognosis isn't what you hoped for

• How to cling to God when you're waiting for answers

• Finding peace in the middle of fear, suffering, and the unknown

• The hope of Jesus when life doesn't make sense

• Why Tommy refuses to feel sorry for himself — and how his perspective can reshape your own

Whether you're walking through illness, fear, or a difficult season, this episode will remind you that God is near, God is faithful, and God is still writing your story.

Watch on YouTube: Finding Hope in the Unknown: Tommy Jennings' Fight with Cancer Ep. 164

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