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Theresa Emanuel | Biblical Self-care Strategist | Author of Cultivate Calm
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*TOP 3% Globally Ranked Podcast* Juggling family, work, your own dreams and well-being, and running on empty? A full plate isn’t the problem. Maybe you’re lacking a key ingredient: biblical self-care. It’s sustenance for the busy Christian woman who’s feeding everyone else but forgetting to nourish herself. Tune in for soul food, biblical wisdom, and faith-filled encouragement to help you trade running on empty for joy, peace, and rest with Christ at the center. Think of me as your personal chef for the soul, because empowerment is supernatural, not superficial. Come hungry, leave full.

  1. 3d ago

    197 // Why Busy Christian Women Feel So Overwhelmed & Spiritually Disconnected Featuring Betsy Marvin

    Do you love Jesus but feel like your relationship with Him keeps getting squeezed into the cracks of an already-full life? You’re taking care of everybody and everything. You’re checking things off the list, trying to keep up, and wondering why you still feel spiritually disconnected. And somewhere along the way, following Jesus can start to feel like one more thing you’re supposed to do right. In this episode, Betsy Marvin and I talk about what happens when Christian women move from striving, comparison, and pressure to a deeper sense of worth, peace, and purpose in Christ. Meet Besty Marvin Betsy Marvin is a Christian speaker, certified coach, and podcast host with more than 30 years of ministry experience. She helps women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who they are recognize the lies and fears shaping their lives and replace them with the truth of God’s Word—so they can grow in their faith and live with greater confidence, freedom, and purpose in Jesus. She holds a degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Ministry, along with certificates in life and ministry coaching. As a teacher and speaker, Betsy enjoys sharing life while giving practical applications. Married for over 39 years with two adult children, a son-in-law, and a grandbaby…family nights with games and laughter are her favorite! Connect with Besty Marvin Visit her website here. Listen to her podcast Everyday Faith for Her here Recipes Mentioned in this Episode Clam Linguine Scriptures Referenced in this Episode Ephesians 1 Let’s Connect: Email: hello@p31virtues.com

  2. Sep 24

    196 // The 90-Day Tithing Reset: Aligning Your Finances with Your Faith

    Did you know that just 30 days from now you could establish a consistent tithing practice and see how it impacts your daily financial decisions? And in just 60 days, you could notice strengthened faith and financial clarity as you regularly tithe. This episode is a fan favorite for a reason: we’re talking about what can happen when you stop treating tithing as just another financial goal and start intentionally building it into your everyday life. Because in only 90 short days from now (which will go by so fast…) you could experience a profound sense of victory and peace, knowing you’ve overcome the spiritual warfare preventing your tithing goals and improved your overall financial health. But only if you start by setting a clear tithing goal and integrating it into your budget and habits. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Malachi 3:10 2 Corinthians 9:7 1 Peter 5:8-10 Let’s Connect: Email: hello@p31virtues.com

  3. Sep 17

    195 // Refresh Your Devotional Routine: 3 New Practices to Embrace and 1 to Release

    Are you ready to explore new ways to deepen your faith and draw closer to God? In this fan favorite episode, we'll dive into a topic that can refresh and transform your spiritual journey. I'm sharing three fresh devotional practices to help invigorate your time with the Lord and bring a new dimension to your worship. Plus, I'll reveal one habit to give up to make room for these enriching practices. Whether you’re looking for creative ways to connect with God or seeking a more meaningful devotional routine, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips. Keep listening for some spiritual self-care that will revitalize your devotional life and help you experience God’s presence in new and exciting ways! Your Next Steps: Take the Biblical Self-Care Quiz: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here Join the Community here Let’s Connect: Email: hello@p31virtues.com

  4. Sep 10

    194 // Stress Less, Dress Better: How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe That Simplifies Your Life

    The Bible states not to worry about what you will put on. Today's episode is a fan favorite all about helping you not to worry by considering crafting a capsule wardrobe with the clothes already in your closet. Let's explore how building a capsule wardrobe can simplify your daily choices, remove the stress of wondering what to wear, and free up precious time. Listen for some home environment self-care and learn how a capsule wardrobe can be a powerful tool in pursuing a more balanced, peaceful, and joy-filled life. Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: Luke 12:22 Let’s Connect: Email: hello@p31virtues.com

  5. Sep 3

    193 // Four Scriptures to Transform Your View of Physical Self-Care

    You know you should take better care of yourself, but somehow sleep, nourishing food, movement, and even rest keep falling to the bottom of the list. And if you’re a Christian woman, you may even wonder if physical self-care is too focused on the body to be truly spiritual. But what if caring for your body isn’t separate from your faith? What if Scripture actually gives you a reason to care for it, and a completely different way to think about physical self-care? Listen to this episode to learn about four Scriptures that might change how you see your body, your health, and the way you care for yourself. Recipes Mentioned in this Episode One Pot Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta Scriptures Referenced in this Episode 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 Romans 12:1 1 Timothy 4:8 Mark 6:31 Let’s Connect: Email: hello@p31virtues.com

  6. Aug 27

    192 // God, Family, and Your Passion: Is It Selfish to Want More?

    You love your family. You show up. You take care of people. But somewhere along the way, you started wondering if wanting something of your own makes you selfish. If you have a dream you keep putting off, a passion you feel guilty about, or a desire you can’t quite shake, this episode is for you. Listen and learn about the difference between selfishness and Biblical self-care, why your family doesn’t have to be your entire identity, and what God might want you to do with that calling you’ve been trying to dismiss. Because maybe the question isn’t, “Am I being selfish?” Maybe it’s, “God, why did You put this in me?” Your Next Step: Take The Biblical Self-Care Quiz to discover which area of biblical self-care God may be inviting you to tend next. Recipes Mentioned in this Episode: Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: Proverbs 31 Let’s Connect: Email: hello@p31virtues.com

  7. Aug 20

    191 // Energize Your Day: A Sensory Morning Routine for Physical Self-Care

    No prescribed morning routine works for everyone. But if your habit is to jump in the shower, throw on some clothes, and rush out the door, it sets you up to be easily distracted throughout the day. Today, let's dive into some physical self-care that stimulates the senses to help you get energized and focused. Then, even when there’s no time to enjoy the extra snooze mode, you can incorporate these activities into a morning practice that leaves you calm yet alert and looking forward to tackling your day.Statements made in this episode have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. This episode is a rebroadcast of a listener favorite. It’s packed with practical ideas for using your senses to create a morning routine that helps you feel energized, focused, calm, and ready to take on your day. Enjoy! Mentions and Relevant Links: Some links mentioned in the show and shown here may be paid or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Therefore, when you purchase through my link(s), I make a small commission, but it doesn’t cost you anything extra. 005 // 5 Ways to Turn Your Daily Shower into a Self-care Experience Your next steps: Take the Biblical Self-Care Quiz: here Get Cultivate Calm: The Weekly Devotional Study for Multifaceted Christian Women ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Let’s Connect: Email: hello@p31virtues.com

  8. Aug 13

    190 // Biblical Self-Care: When Everything Feels Urgent

    Have you ever felt your body go into alarm mode over something that turned out to be no big deal? And how do you know whether you need to pay attention… or simply pause? When you practice Biblical Self-Care, there’s a surprising connection between a fire alarm in an office, Elijah hiding in a cave, and what happens inside you when life doesn't go the way you want it to. Listen to this episode and it just might change the way you think about peace. Your next step Take The Biblical Self-Care Quiz to discover which area of biblical self-care God may be inviting you to tend next. Scriptures Referenced in this Episode 1 Kings 19 Recipes Referenced in this Episode Baby Back Ribs Let’s Connect: Email: hello@p31virtues.com

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*TOP 3% Globally Ranked Podcast* Juggling family, work, your own dreams and well-being, and running on empty? A full plate isn’t the problem. Maybe you’re lacking a key ingredient: biblical self-care. It’s sustenance for the busy Christian woman who’s feeding everyone else but forgetting to nourish herself. Tune in for soul food, biblical wisdom, and faith-filled encouragement to help you trade running on empty for joy, peace, and rest with Christ at the center. Think of me as your personal chef for the soul, because empowerment is supernatural, not superficial. Come hungry, leave full.

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