Everyday Faith for Her: Bible Study and Real Life Christianity for Women

Betsy Marvin
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Are you a busy Christian mom who struggles with being overwhelmed by life or feels spiritually disconnected? This podcast helps busy Christian moms that feel spiritually disconnected and overwhelmed – deepen their relationship with God, understand the Bible and integrate it so you can live a life guided by Jesus in your work, home, and relationships.   In this podcast, you’ll: ·      Understand Scripture with confidence ·      Find relevant application for your life ·      Be encouraged to live your faith everyday  Join me every Tuesday and Thursday morning as we walk through the Bible together in bite-sized, practical episodes that make Christianity and Bible study approachable for everyday life.   First-time listener? Dive right into the most current series!

  1. Episode 196

    Eps.196: Why You Need to Stop Trusting Your Emotions and Start Trusting the Bible, Even When Life Feels Uncertain | Bible Study Luke 1

    Thought to share? Send me a text... Can you really trust God's Word when your circumstances make His promises feel uncertain? In a world filled with competing voices, shifting emotions, and constant uncertainty, it's easy to wonder whether the Bible is truly reliable for everyday decisions. In this episode, Betsy Marvin begins a new journey through the Gospel of Luke, revealing why Luke carefully investigated the life of Jesus so believers could have confidence—not just in what they believe, but in Who they trust. Discover how God's Word becomes a steady foundation for parenting, relationships, fears, and every uncertain season of life.  Discover the four powerful truths in Luke 1:1–4 that reveal why God's Word is trustworthy.  Learn how biblical certainty differs from emotional certainty—and why that changes everything.  Gain practical encouragement to anchor your daily life in Scripture instead of your changing circumstances. Press play to discover how Luke's carefully investigated account of Jesus can give you lasting confidence to stand firmly on God's truth, no matter what life brings. New episodes every Tuesday morning. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

  2. Episode 197

    Eps. 197: How to Trust God When Your Prayers Go Unanswered & You Feel Like He Has Forgotten About You | Luke 1 Bible Study

    Thought to share? Send me a text... Have you ever wondered if God has forgotten the prayers you've been praying for years? If you're walking through a season of waiting, unanswered prayers can leave you questioning whether God is listening at all. In this episode, we begin our study of Luke 1 by exploring the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth—a faithful couple who experienced decades of disappointment before seeing God move. Their story reminds us that God's silence never means His absence and that He is always working behind the scenes, even when we can't see it. By listening to this episode, you'll discover:  How Luke 1 reveals God's faithfulness during seasons of unanswered prayer.  Why waiting doesn't mean God has forgotten you—and what Scripture teaches about His timing.  Practical encouragement for protecting your heart from bitterness while continuing to trust and faithfully serve God. If you're longing for hope while you wait on God, press play and discover how His faithfulness is often at work long before you can see the answer.  New episodes every Tuesday morning. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

  3. Episode 199

    Eps. 199: 5 Truths About God to Remember When Life Feels Overwhelming | Bible Study Mary’s Song in Luke 1

    Thought to share? Send me a text... What do you hold onto when life feels overwhelming and you have no idea what God is doing? When the future feels uncertain, it’s easy to believe that if you could just get some answers, you’d finally have peace. But Mary’s song in Luke 1 shows us another way. Mary didn’t know how Joseph would respond, what others would think, or exactly what her future would require—but she knew the character of her God. In this episode, we walk through Luke 1:39–56 and look at what Mary and Elizabeth teach us about what happens when our hearts are filled with God’s truth. You’ll discover how Scripture gives you something solid to draw from when life becomes overwhelming—and how remembering who God is can move your heart from anxiety and uncertainty toward worship. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognize what has been filling your heart by paying attention to what spills out when life gets stressfulFive truths about God’s character you can hold onto when your circumstances feel uncertain or overwhelmingHow filling your heart with Scripture in ordinary moments prepares you to respond with faith when difficult moments comePress play to discover how Mary’s song can help you fill your heart with truth, remember who God is, and find peace and worship even when you don’t know what comes next. New episodes every Tuesday morning. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

  4. Episode 200

    Eps. 200: God’s Silence Doesn’t Mean He’s Absent - How to Find Peace & Strengthen Your Faith While You Wait | Bible Study Luke 1:57-80

    Thought to share? Send me a text... Have you been praying about something for what feels like forever—and wondering why God seems silent? When nothing seems to be changing, it’s easy to fill the silence with worry, assumptions, and questions: Is God listening? Did I miss something? Am I supposed to do something? But God’s silence isn’t evidence of His absence. In this episode of Everyday Faith for Her, we finish Luke 1 and look at Zechariah’s nine months of silence and the remarkable transformation revealed when he finally speaks again. His story reminds us that while we’re waiting for God to change our circumstances, He may be doing a deeper work within us. Listen in to discover: Why God’s silence doesn’t mean He has stopped workingHow seasons of waiting can move us from doubt toward deeper trustThree ways to respond when God feels quiet: don’t assume, pay attention, and stay closePress play and discover how to stay close to God in the waiting—and recognize what He may be doing in you even when you can’t yet see what He’s doing around you. New episodes every Tuesday morning. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

  5. Episode 201

    Eps. 201: Want to Grow Closer to God? Why Obedience May Be the Missing Piece in Your Christian Faith | Bible Study Luke 2

    Thought to share? Send me a text... What if the thing keeping you from experiencing what God is doing isn’t that you don’t know what to do—but that you’re resisting what He’s already asked you to do? As busy Christian women, we can desire a deeper relationship with Jesus while still resisting the very steps that help us grow. We want closeness with God, healthier relationships, stronger faith, and greater purpose—but obedience can require humility, discomfort, forgiveness, or simply doing something we’ve been putting off. In this episode of Everyday Faith for Her, Betsy walks through Luke 2 and the Christmas story to uncover a powerful pattern: ordinary people heard what God revealed, responded in obedience, and experienced what He was doing. Their obedience wasn’t always convenient or easy, but it positioned them to participate in God’s work—and ultimately led them to praise. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why obedience can position you to experience God at work in your everyday lifeHow Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds demonstrate the connection between obedience, spiritual growth, and praiseHow to identify the step you may already know God is asking you to take—and find the courage to stop resisting and move forwardPress play and discover how one simple step of obedience can help you move toward deeper faith, greater spiritual growth, and participation in what God is already doing in your life. New episodes every Tuesday morning. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

  6. Episode 202

    Eps. 202: When Life Feels Ordinary: How Faith Helps You Recognize God at Work | Luke 2 Bible Study

    Thought to share? Send me a text... What if God is at work in your ordinary day today—but you’re moving too quickly to notice? When life feels busy, repetitive, disappointing, or far from what you expected, it can be easy to wonder where God is—or simply stop noticing His presence altogether. But what if some of God’s most meaningful work is happening right in the middle of your ordinary, faithful life? In this episode of Everyday Faith for Her, we’re looking at Luke 2 and what Simeon and Anna can teach us about staying spiritually attentive. After years of waiting, loss, worship, prayer, and faithfulness, they recognized Jesus when others may have simply seen another baby entering the Temple. Through their story, you’ll discover: How faithfulness can position you to recognize what God is already doing around you.Why seasons of waiting, disappointment, and ordinary routines don’t mean God has stopped working.How to become more spiritually attentive so you can notice God’s presence and activity in your everyday life.Press play and discover how staying faithful and spiritually attentive can help you recognize the profound ways God may already be working in the ordinary moments of your life. New episodes every Tuesday morning. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

  7. Episode 203

    Eps. 203:When Life Feels on Hold - How God Uses Ordinary Seasons to Grow Your Faith | Luke 2 Bible Study

    Thought to share? Send me a text... Have you ever wondered why, if God is growing you or calling you toward something, your life still looks so ordinary? When you’re raising kids, caring for family, managing responsibilities, or simply waiting for what’s next, it can feel like the meaningful parts of your life have been put on hold. You may sense God stirring something in your heart while wondering why there doesn’t seem to be room to pursue it. But what if this ordinary season isn’t an interruption at all? In Luke 2, we get the Bible’s only glimpse of Jesus as a boy. At just 12 years old, Jesus demonstrated an awareness of His unique relationship with His Father. Yet instead of rushing into public ministry, He returned home to Nazareth, lived in obedience, and grew. His example offers a powerful reminder: knowing doesn’t always mean going. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why seasons that feel ordinary or “on hold” can be significant seasons of spiritual formation.How Jesus’ years in Nazareth can help you trust God’s timing instead of rushing toward what’s next.How to recognize what God may be growing in you as you faithfully serve Him right where you are.Press play to discover how Luke 2 can help you stop seeing your ordinary season as wasted time and start recognizing how God may be using it to deepen your faith and prepare you for what comes next. New episodes every Tuesday morning. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

  8. Episode 204

    Eps. 204: Feeling Spiritually Disconnected? What the Bible Says About Repentance & Turning Back to God for a Deeper Faith | Bible Study Luke 3

    Thought to share? Send me a text... What if repentance is less about feeling guilty over what you’ve done—and more about turning toward God and allowing Him to change how you live today? The word repentance can sound harsh, condemning, or even intimidating. But in Luke 3, John the Baptist shows us a different picture. Repentance isn’t simply feeling bad, saying you’re sorry, or trying harder to be a “good Christian.” It’s a change of mind that leads to a change of direction—turning away from what is keeping you from God and turning toward Jesus. And for the busy Christian mom who wants a deeper relationship with God, that change often shows up in surprisingly ordinary places. It’s in how you speak to your family when you’re tired, whether you choose contentment over comparison, how willing you are to apologize when you’re wrong, and whether you obey God when no one else is watching. In this episode, you’ll discover: A biblical understanding of repentance that moves you beyond guilt and toward a deeper relationship with Jesus.How to recognize the everyday “fruit” of genuine repentance through generosity, integrity, contentment, and the way you treat others.Why preparing the way for Jesus doesn’t require a dramatic spiritual gesture—and how your next ordinary act of obedience can become an expression of everyday faith.Play this episode to discover what it means to truly turn toward Jesus and take one practical step of obedience that allows God’s Word to change the way you live today. New episodes every Tuesday morning. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

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Are you a busy Christian mom who struggles with being overwhelmed by life or feels spiritually disconnected? This podcast helps busy Christian moms that feel spiritually disconnected and overwhelmed – deepen their relationship with God, understand the Bible and integrate it so you can live a life guided by Jesus in your work, home, and relationships.   In this podcast, you’ll: ·      Understand Scripture with confidence ·      Find relevant application for your life ·      Be encouraged to live your faith everyday  Join me every Tuesday and Thursday morning as we walk through the Bible together in bite-sized, practical episodes that make Christianity and Bible study approachable for everyday life.   First-time listener? Dive right into the most current series!

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