We’ve all heard the story—Martha in the kitchen, Mary at Jesus’ feet. One was doing the right thing, one was too busy and was in the wrong … but what if there’s more to this story than we’ve been taught?

In this episode of Rooted & Resilient, we’re diving into Martha’s world—one full of expectations, distractions, and a quiet ache to be seen.

If you’re a Christian woman over 50, navigating empty nest, divorce recovery, or simply wondering where you fit now that life looks different—this conversation is for you.

This isn’t just biblical commentary. It’s real-life Biblical encouragement for women who’ve lived through some stuff—grief, change, loneliness, and seasons that didn’t go as planned.

What does Martha's story really say to women feeling unappreciated, burned out, or quietly wondering if their faithfulness behind the scenes even matters?

If you’ve been the one holding the family together, carrying responsibilities no one sees, or questioning whether God still has a purpose for you—this episode will speak to your heart.

Because this isn’t a message about doing less—or about doing more. It's about what Jesus sees in you.

So take a deep breath, pour yourself a cuppa, and join me as we explore Martha’s story—maybe in a way you’ve never heard before.

Because friend, you are not invisible, you are not alone, and God isn’t finished with your story yet.

In this powerful episode of Rooted & Resilient, we meet Hannah—a woman who knew the ache of unfulfilled longing, the heaviness of delayed hope, and the courage it takes to surrender your deepest desires to God.

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Through Hannah’s pain, persistent prayer, and ultimate surrender, we’ll uncover timeless truths about:

• What to do when it feels like life is passing you by

• The power of pouring out raw, honest emotion before God

• Why letting go isn’t failure—it’s faith

• How your heartbreak might be the seed of something bigger than you imagine

If you’re in a season of starting over, rebuilding your identity, or seeking purpose in midlife, this episode will offer more than just encouragement—it will remind you that God sees you, He hears you, and He honors your faithfulness, even when the waiting feels unbearable.

Your pain is not the end of your story. Like Hannah, your faith may just change everything—not only for you, and for generations to come.

In episode 4 of our series, Invisible Women of the Bible, we meet the Widow of Zarephath—a woman at the end of her resources, facing hunger, heartbreak, and hopelessness. But what happens when faith meets fear?

Are you in a season where it feels like you’re running on empty? Maybe your finances are tight, your energy is low, or your faith is hanging by a thread.

Maybe you're navigating life after divorce, living solo in your empty nest, or quietly wondering if God still sees you—or has a purpose for you in this next chapter.

In today’s episode, we explore how God met an unnamed widow in her moment of greatest need—and what her story means for you and me as Christian women navigating change, loss, and new beginnings.

Join me, Jennifer Carter, as we dive into this powerful Bible story from 1 Kings 17.