The world can’t stop talking about Charlie Kirk’s assassination—but what about Erika Kirk’s response? At her husband’s funeral, Erika stood with boldness and forgiveness that left millions asking: How could she forgive the man who took her husband’s life?

In this episode, I share why Erika’s faith is not unattainable, but the same kind of strength available to every believer. As a widow myself, I know the peace that only comes from Jesus when tragedy strikes.

We’ll dig into:

• Erika Kirk’s forgiveness and faith after Charlie’s death

• What true biblical grief looks like compared to the world’s despair

• How faith in Jesus provides peace, hope, and strength through loss

• Why forgiveness is central to the Christian walk

• The calling for Christian women, wives, and widows to rise up in their God-given purpose

If you’ve ever wondered how to walk out faith when life falls apart, or how to find peace and hope in grief, this message is for you.

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Do you ever feel restless, chaotic, and unsure — even when you’re doing everything ‘right’? You’re reading the books, following the advice, trying the proven systems, and still wondering why obedience to God feels so hard.

In this episode, we get real about why Christian women struggle with obedience, second-guessing, and inner chaos. The truth is: you’re not broken, and you’re not failing — but you may be letting other voices grow louder than God’s. Even well-meaning people, pastors, or mentors can’t replace His direction.

If you’ve ever thought, ‘I can’t tell if this is God or just me,’ or ‘Why do I feel so unsettled when my life looks fine on the outside?’ this conversation is for you. We’ll uncover why advice can’t give you peace, how to recognize when obedience feels heavy, and what it really means to let God’s voice be the loudest.

You don’t need another checklist or quick fix. You need clarity, peace, and confidence that comes from hearing God above the noise. Let’s talk about how to get there.

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Have you ever poured time, money, and energy into self-help—only to end up more exhausted, more confused, and further from peace?

That’s exactly where I found myself… until God stopped me in my tracks. In this episode, I’m sharing the aha moment He gave me this morning that exposed how self-help has actually been stealing from me: my peace, my joy, and even my empathy for others.

If you’ve been feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in the cycle of striving—this conversation is for you. We’ll talk about:

• Why self-help often leaves us jaded and empty instead of whole

• The difference between striving to “fix” yourself vs. surrendering to God

• How I lost my “Pollyanna era” of peace and gratitude—and what I’m doing to get it back

• The false promise of control vs. the rest that comes from Jesus

• Practical Scripture reminders to anchor you when life feels chaotic

Friend, if you’ve been chasing formulas, quick fixes, or hustle culture and still wondering why you feel stuck—this episode is your invitation to let it go. Peace isn’t found in the next program or podcast—it’s found in Him.

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