Fostering Faith

Tracie Foster
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Welcome to the Fostering Faith Podcast with Tracie Foster — a Christian podcast for women who are done with surface-level spirituality and ready for real talk, real faith, and real growth. I'm Tracie — a Jesus-loving wife, mom, NP student, author of "Fostering Faith," and youth leader. Every week, I bring you honest conversations about spiritual growth, prayer life, healthy living, and walking boldly in your faith — no churchy clichés, no judgment, just Jesus at the center of it all. Whether you need a morning prayer to start your day, a devotional to strengthen your walk with God, encouragement through a hard season, or practical tips on fitness, nutrition, and wellness as a busy woman of faith — this is your podcast. Topics we cover: daily prayer, trusting God, faith over fear, Bible study for women, Christian motherhood, health and wellness, meal prep and nutrition, spiritual disciplines, obedience, walking by faith, testimony, and so much more. If you're ready to grow deeper in your faith, get inspired, and actually enjoy the journey, hit play and join the Fostering Faith community. Your faith is about to get stronger — and we're going to have a blast along the way. New episodes every week. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you listen. Connect with Tracie: Website: https://fosteringfaithmedia.com Instagram: @fostering_faith_ TikTok: @tracie1244 YouTube: @fosteringfaithmedia

  1. 3d ago

    Silence Is Not Absence

    What do you do when you pray, wait, and hear no clear answer from God? When God feels silent, it is easy to assume He has stepped away, stopped caring, or rejected us. But God’s silence is not the same as God’s absence. In the opening episode of When God Feels Silent: Faith in the Waiting, Tracie turns to Psalm 13, the story of Job, the hidden years of Jesus, and the finished work of the cross. This honest conversation makes room for unanswered questions without offering shallow explanations or false promises. IN THIS EPISODE: • Why God’s silence can feel like rejection • The difference between silence and absence • What biblical lament sounds like • Harmful assumptions Christians make about unanswered prayer • What the cross reveals about God’s love • A practical way to remain present with God • How to seek support when waiting becomes overwhelming. 0:00 Intro 0:08 Series Preview: When God Feels Silent 2:02 Welcome & Anchor Verse: Psalm 62:5-6 3:45 Opening Prayer 4:15 The Bible Does Not Hide the Question: Psalm 13 and Lament 6:15 Silence Is Not a Verdict 7:00 The Cross Has Already Spoken: Romans 8 7:44 When Silence Is Connected to Sin (and When It Isn't) 9:34 Hidden Does Not Mean Inactive: Joseph, Israel, Jesus 11:16 When Your Body and Mind Are Weary 12:24 This Week's Practice: Tell, Ask, Remember, Rest 14:16 Reflection Questions 14:35 Closing Prayer 15:16 Next Week & Outro KEY SCRIPTURES: Psalm 13 Psalm 22 Job 23 Romans 8:31–39 Download the free devotional workbook: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Connect with Fostering Faith: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI Follow Fostering Faith and share this episode with someone who needs to know that silence does not mean abandonment.

    Silence Is Not Absence

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Bonus episode: Built to Last: Community, Trials, and a Faith That Holds

    Deep faith is personal, but it was never designed to be private. In the final episode of ROOTED: A Faith That Holds, Tracie explores why Christian community is essential, how trials reveal the condition of our spiritual foundation, and what perseverance looks like when following Jesus becomes difficult. Trials do not always feel joyful, and needing support is not evidence of weak faith. God often strengthens us through Scripture, trusted people, honest encouragement, and the steady practice of turning our attention back toward Christ. IN THIS EPISODE: • Why believers need genuine Christian community • The difference between privacy and unhealthy isolation • How trials expose and strengthen our foundations • What biblical perseverance looks like • Why comparison weakens endurance • How to support someone going through a difficult season • Building a faith that continues turning toward Jesus KEY SCRIPTURES: Hebrews 10:23–25 Hebrews 12:1–3 James 1:2–4 Matthew 7:24–27 Download the free ROOTED devotional workbook: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Connect with Fostering Faith: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI Follow Fostering Faith and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to keep going.

    Bonus episode: Built to Last: Community, Trials, and a Faith That Holds

  3. Sep 24

    The Next Faithful Yes: Obedience in Ordinary Life

    Are you waiting for God to reveal the entire plan while overlooking the next step He has already placed in front of you? In this episode of ROOTED: A Faith That Holds, Tracie explores obedience in ordinary life and explains why God often gives us enough light for the next step instead of showing us the entire road. Biblical obedience is not a way to earn salvation or make God love us more. Grace is the root, and obedience is the fruit. Our “yes” is a response to the love and rescue we have already received through Jesus. IN THIS EPISODE: • The relationship between grace and obedience • Why delayed obedience affects the heart • How small choices build spiritual integrity • What to do when obedience feels costly • The difference between God’s commands and personal preferences • How to recover after failure or disobedience • Identifying your next faithful yes KEY SCRIPTURES: Ephesians 2:8–10 Psalm 119:105 John 14:15 1 John 1:9 Download the free ROOTED devotional workbook: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Connect with Fostering Faith: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI Follow Fostering Faith and share this episode with someone who is ready to take the next faithful step with God.

    The Next Faithful Yes: Obedience in Ordinary Life

  4. Sep 17

    Prayer Beyond Polished Words: Meeting God Honestly

    ou do not need perfect words, the right emotions, or a polished performance to pray. Prayer is not a formula for controlling an outcome. It is honest communion with the Father through the Son in the power of the Holy Spirit. In this episode of ROOTED: A Faith That Holds, Tracie turns to the Psalms, the Lord’s Prayer, and Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane to explore what honest, biblical prayer looks like. This conversation makes room for praise, confession, questions, grief, silence, surrender, and trust. IN THIS EPISODE: • Why prayer is a relationship—not a performance • How to pray when complete sentences will not come • What the Psalms teach us about lament • The difference between surrender and giving up • How to trust God when an answer is delayed or different • A simple framework for building an honest prayer life KEY SCRIPTURES: Matthew 6:5–13 Psalm 13 Matthew 26:36–46 Romans 8:26–28 Download the free ROOTED devotional workbook: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Connect with Fostering Faith: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI Follow Fostering Faith and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that God welcomes honest prayers.

    Prayer Beyond Polished Words: Meeting God Honestly

  5. Sep 10

    When the Word Gets in You: Scripture That Transforms

    Are you spiritually tired from rushing, striving, and trying to produce visible results? In the opening episode of ROOTED: A Faith That Holds, Tracie explores what it means to abide in Christ and develop a faith that isn’t controlled by changing emotions, busy schedules, or difficult circumstances. Jesus never asked us to manufacture spiritual fruit through constant effort. He invited us to remain connected to Him. Through John 15, Colossians 2, and Psalm 1, this episode explains why hidden roots matter more than public appearances—and why lasting growth begins with staying close to Jesus. IN THIS EPISODE: • What it means to abide in Christ • Why spiritual growth cannot be rushed • The difference between striving and remaining • How God uses hidden seasons and pruning • Practical rhythms for staying connected to Jesus • Reflection questions for evaluating your spiritual roots KEY SCRIPTURES: John 15:1–11 Colossians 2:6–7 Psalm 1:1–3 Download the free ROOTED devotional workbook: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Connect with Fostering Faith: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI Follow Fostering Faith and share this episode with someone who is ready to stop rushing and start growing deeper with God.

    When the Word Gets in You: Scripture That Transforms

  6. Sep 3

    Rooted, Not Rushed: Abiding in Christ

    We're back! After a month-long break in August, Fostering Faith returns with a brand-new five-week series called Rooted: A Faith That Holds. This series explores how to build a faith that doesn't depend on your mood, your circumstances, or your schedule — a faith that holds when life gets hard and loud. In this first episode, host Tracie dives into what it means to abide in Christ. We live in a culture that celebrates speed, visible progress, and constant production — but Jesus forms His people differently. Drawing from John 15, Colossians 2, and Psalm 1, Tracie unpacks why hidden roots matter more than public fruit, how abiding is about connection rather than performance, and what it means when God prunes the branches that bear fruit. You'll also walk away with three practical daily rhythms: begin before you consume, pause in the middle, and return at night. These aren't magical formulas — they're simple ways to keep your attention on the One who is already present. Anchor Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7 — "Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving." Visit fosteringfaithmedia.com for companion workbook questions and reflection resources. Next week: What happens when the Word of God moves from the page into the deepest parts of us. 00:00 - Welcome & Series Intro 00:26 - The Rooted Series Overview 00:47 - Anchor Verse: Colossians 2:6-7 01:08 - Rooted, Not Rushed 02:28 - Meet Your Host, Tracie 03:11 - Freedom Creates Room for Growth 03:48 - A Faith That Has Depth 05:18 - Opening Prayer 05:48 - Fruit vs. Roots 06:52 - Psalm 1: Planted by Streams 07:51 - Abiding Is Connection, Not Performance 09:50 - Pruning Is Not Rejection 11:59 - Hurry Makes Roots Shallow 13:13 - Three Daily Rhythms 15:34 - Rhythm 3: Return at Night 16:13 - Grace Always Leaves the Door Open 17:31 - Closing Prayer 18:13 - Outro & Next Week 18:43 - Until Then, Stay Rooted KEY SCRIPTURES: John 15:1–11 Colossians 2:6–7 Psalm 1:1–3 Download the free ROOTED devotional workbook: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Connect with Fostering Faith: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI Follow Fostering Faith and share this episode with someone who is ready to stop rushing and start growing deeper with God.

    Rooted, Not Rushed: Abiding in Christ

  7. Jul 30

    Living Fully Free in Christ: Embracing the Identity God Gave You

    Living Fully Free in Christ: Embracing the Identity God Gave You What if the greatest obstacle to experiencing God's freedom isn't your past—but the shame you're still carrying? In this powerful episode of Fostering Faith, we explore how shame distorts our identity, keeps us hiding, and convinces us that we are defined by our failures rather than by God's grace. Through biblical truth and practical encouragement, we'll uncover the difference between conviction and condemnation and learn how to walk in the freedom Christ has already secured for us. Together, we'll discover: • Why shame always leads us into hiding • The difference between God's conviction and the enemy's condemnation • What Scripture says about your true identity in Christ • How Jesus bore our shame on the cross • Practical steps to release guilt, embrace grace, and walk in freedom No matter what you've done, what has been done to you, or what labels you've carried, God's Word declares that you are loved, chosen, known, and redeemed. Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:8–9, Isaiah 53:4–5, Romans 8:1, John 8:36, Ephesians 1:4–5 "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." — John 8:36 Join us as we learn to stop living from our shame and start living from our identity in Christ. 00:00 Summer Wrap and Series Intro 01:19 Freedom Starts With Identity 02:51 Prayer and Workbook Setup 03:33 The Hidden Identity Crisis 06:17 Roots of False Identity 12:00 Truths of Who You Are 18:28 Put Off and Put On 22:31 What Freedom Looks Like 25:30 Prodigal Son and Fathers Eyes 29:17 Daily Practices to Walk It Out 34:42 Closing Prayer and Send Off

    Living Fully Free in Christ: Embracing the Identity God Gave You

  8. Jul 23

    Freedom:Control Is a Counterfeit Peace

    00:00 Freedom From Control 02:10 Prayer To Unclench 02:52 Control Is An Illusion 05:04 Counterfeit Peace And Anxiety 07:57 Is God Distant 09:14 Roots In Eden 10:16 Sarah Tries Plan B 15:49 Anatomy Of Trust 21:19 Gethsemane Surrender 28:06 What Surrender Is Not 31:14 Psalms Pictures Of Release 34:12 Daily Practices To Let Go 38:51 Grace For Controllers 43:06 Commit Your Way 45:08 Final Encouragement And Next Steps

    Freedom:Control Is a Counterfeit Peace
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Welcome to the Fostering Faith Podcast with Tracie Foster — a Christian podcast for women who are done with surface-level spirituality and ready for real talk, real faith, and real growth. I'm Tracie — a Jesus-loving wife, mom, NP student, author of "Fostering Faith," and youth leader. Every week, I bring you honest conversations about spiritual growth, prayer life, healthy living, and walking boldly in your faith — no churchy clichés, no judgment, just Jesus at the center of it all. Whether you need a morning prayer to start your day, a devotional to strengthen your walk with God, encouragement through a hard season, or practical tips on fitness, nutrition, and wellness as a busy woman of faith — this is your podcast. Topics we cover: daily prayer, trusting God, faith over fear, Bible study for women, Christian motherhood, health and wellness, meal prep and nutrition, spiritual disciplines, obedience, walking by faith, testimony, and so much more. If you're ready to grow deeper in your faith, get inspired, and actually enjoy the journey, hit play and join the Fostering Faith community. Your faith is about to get stronger — and we're going to have a blast along the way. New episodes every week. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you listen. Connect with Tracie: Website: https://fosteringfaithmedia.com Instagram: @fostering_faith_ TikTok: @tracie1244 YouTube: @fosteringfaithmedia

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  • Creator
    Tracie Foster
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tracie Foster 2024
  • Show Website
    Fostering Faith