The Reclaimed Woman I Christian, Identity, Purpose, Life Coaching

Christi Ratcliff - Christian Life Coach, Leadership Coach, Identity Coach
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Have you ever thought… “I don’t even recognize myself anymore.” “I’ve been everything for everyone… but who am I now?” “Is it too late for me to dream again?” “How do I reconnect with God — and myself?” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and this space is for you. Welcome to The Reclaimed Woman podcast. Hey friend, I’m Christi — wife, mom, and follower of Jesus. After years of holding it all together for everyone else, I hit a breaking point. I had lost my identity, my spark, and honestly, my connection with God. One summer, I found myself on the back porch — in my PJ’s, coffee in one hand, Bible and journal in the other — crying out for answers. And God met me there. In that sacred space, He revealed something powerful: He showed me I wasn’t beyond repair. I was just buried beneath expectations, exhaustion, and fear. And it was time to reclaim what was always mine — my identity, my voice, and my purpose. This podcast is for the woman who’s ready to rise again.  To do the inner work - the Throne Work — to uncover her identity in Christ, break free from fear and people-pleasing, and step boldly into the purpose God always had for her. Each week, we’ll have faith-filled conversations to help you: Break through spiritual and emotional strongholds Uncover your gifts and strengths Rebuild your confidence in Christ And boldly walk into your next chapter with faith and fire You haven’t missed your chance. You’re not starting from scratch. You’re reclaiming what was always yours. Let’s do it together.

  1. 3D AGO

    34 | Spiritual Growth Starts With Trust: What the Bible Teaches

    You’ve tried to move forward with God. But something in your heart keeps hesitating. You’ve experienced His provision before… yet fear still whispers that you must secure things yourself. You know He is leading… but part of you still longs for what felt safer, even if it wasn’t better. In this episode, I’m uncovering the true root of humanity’s spiritual fracture, mistrust in God’s character  so you can recognize how that same pattern still shapes our decisions today. We walk through powerful Old Testament moments that reveal what happens when trust erodes: Eden, the wilderness, the golden calf, Lot’s wife, and the repeated cycles of running ahead, looking back, or freezing in fear. This isn’t just biblical history, it’s a spiritual mirror. If you’ve ever wrestled with control, impatience, fear of the unknown, or longing for what God already called you out of… this episode will help you see the deeper issue beneath it all. Because the first lie humanity believed was not that God was weak. It was that He was withholding. And when trust breaks, everything else follows. This episode will help you: Understand mistrust as the root of disobedience in Scripture Recognize modern “golden calves” like control, busyness, and self-reliance See how fear, impatience, and nostalgia all flow from doubting God’s goodness Begin rebuilding trust in God’s character through biblical understanding   Next Steps Step 1: Join our supportive community of Christian Women learning to rebuild trust in God and walk in spiritual maturity. Step 2: Stay rooted in biblical truth with weekly teaching and encouragement designed for deep faith formation. Step 3: Receive personalized support through Christian spiritual coaching focused on healing mistrust, strengthening obedience, and reclaiming your voice in God.   Connect With Me The Reclaimed Woman Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean) christi_ratcliff_coaching - Instagram Christi Ratcliff Coaching - Website

    16 min

  2. FEB 16

    33 | Trust Is Not a Feeling — It’s a Decision

    Saying “I trust God” while your mind is still spinning with contingency plans. Confessing faith on Sunday but carrying anxiety by Monday morning. Calling it trust when what you really want is emotional relief. Many Christian women aren’t struggling with belief. They’re struggling with surrender. In this episode, I’m dismantling the emotional misunderstanding of trust and redefining biblical trust as a decision rooted in God’s unchanging character so you can stop waiting to feel peaceful and start living anchored in faith. This conversation is for the Christian woman who loves God deeply but still wrestles with anxiety, control, disappointment, or fear of being hurt again. We walk through what Scripture actually says about trusting God, why trust feels difficult after betrayal or loss, and how to release control without losing stability. We anchor in Proverbs 3:5–6, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 20:7, and Isaiah 26:3 to uncover a powerful truth: Trust is not emotional comfort. It is covenant confidence. Inside this episode, we cover: The difference between biblical trust and emotional reassurance Why trust and control cannot coexist How to stop leaning on your own understanding What trusting God looks like in real life How to experience peace through trust in God The connection between surrender, obedience, and spiritual maturity Letting go of fear and anchoring in God’s character If you’ve been searching for how to trust God in difficult seasons, how to surrender control as a Christian woman, or how to find peace in uncertainty, this episode will ground you. This is part of the Legacy Shift Series where we stop living reactionary and start living anchored.   Legacy Shift Series – The Reclaimed Woman Podcast If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend who is navigating anxiety, control, or a season of uncertainty. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more Christian women find biblical encouragement, spiritual growth teaching, and faith-based mindset renewal. The Reclaimed Woman Podcast Related Episodes: Episode 31: Obedience Is Not Loss — It’s Freedom Episode 32: Surrender Is Not Weakness — It’s Warfare Connect With Me The Reclaimed Woman Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean) christi_ratcliff_coaching (Instagram) Christi Ratcliff Coaching (Website) If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start walking boldly in your God-given calling, Spirit-Led Coaching is designed for Christian women who are ready for faith-based transformation, identity renewal, and confident obedience.   Next Steps: Step 1: Share this episode with one woman who needs to hear that peace follows trust, not the other way around. Step 2: Subscribe to The Reclaimed Woman Podcast so you don’t miss the next Legacy Shift conversation on biblical mindset and spiritual authority. Step 3: Apply for Spirit-Led Coaching if you’re ready to stop living reactionary and start living anchored in Christ.

    11 min

  3. FEB 5

    32 | Surrender Is Not Weakness — It’s Warfare

    Surrender has been misrepresented to women for far too long. What was meant to lead us into freedom has often been used to keep us silent, tired, or spiritually stuck. You may resonate with this episode if you’ve ever felt like: Surrender meant losing your voice, your strength, or your discernment “Just surrender it to God” sounded dismissive instead of biblical You’ve carried responsibility, control, or pressure that God never assigned you You’ve confused obedience with passivity or endurance with holiness In this episode, I’m reframing surrender through a biblical lens and exposing the lie that surrender is weakness, passivity, or defeat. We’re grounding this conversation in Scripture and truth to reveal surrender as an active posture of spiritual warfare, one that restores peace, clarity, authority, and alignment under God’s rule. We explore: Why surrender has been misunderstood and misused in Christian spaces What surrender actually means according to Scripture (Romans 12:1) How Jesus modeled true surrender as strength and obedience in Gethsemane Why surrender feels threatening for women who have learned survival, control, or over-responsibility The divine order of submission before resistance (James 4:7) What surrender is not and how spiritual compromise disguises itself as humility What surrender looks like practically in everyday faith and obedience This is for the woman who wants to walk in spiritual authority, not burnout who longs for alignment instead of striving and who is ready to stop calling survival faith. Resources and Scripture Mentioned Romans 12:1 (NIV) — Surrender as worship and offering Luke 22:42 (NIV) — Jesus in Gethsemane: obedience before authority James 4:1–12 (NIV) — Submission, humility, and resisting the enemy James 4:7 (NIV) — “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Connect with Me: The Reclaimed Woman Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean) christi_ratcliff_coaching (Instagram) Christi Ratcliff Coaching (Website)   If this message brought clarity, conviction, or freedom: Share this episode with a sister who needs it DM me on Instagram if you have questions or want to continue the conversation Explore Christian Life Coaching if you’re ready to walk out surrender with structure, support, and biblical truth.   Friend, surrender is not the end of you. It is the beginning of a rightly ordered life under God’s authority. You were never meant to carry your life alone. You were meant to steward it, submitted, anchored, and secure in Him. Surrender doesn’t ask what you must lose. It reveals what you were never meant to carry. That is where freedom begins.

    23 min

  4. FEB 2

    31 | Obedience Is Not Loss — It’s Freedom

    Obedience has been framed as something that costs you your freedom, your joy, your desires. For many women, obedience has felt heavy instead of life-giving. Somewhere along the way, relationship was replaced with rules, and freedom was confused with restriction. In this episode of The Reclaimed Woman Podcast, I’m unpacking one of the most misunderstood ideas in the Christian walk that obedience to God is restrictive rather than relational. We walk through Scripture to see how Jesus defines obedience, why Paul fiercely defended freedom in Christ, and how Spirit-led obedience actually releases us from fear, control, striving, and self-protection. This conversation is for the woman who loves God but secretly feels like obedience has required her to shrink, settle, or suppress who she is. You’ll hear how biblical obedience is not about earning God’s love, but responding to it and how true freedom is found on the other side of surrender. If you’ve ever wrestled with control, fear, or disordered desires, this episode invites you into alignment instead of striving, and peace instead of pressure.   Scripture References (NIV): John 14:15 — Obedience as a response to love Galatians 5:1 — Freedom in Christ, not a return to bondage Romans 7:22 — Delight in God’s law through the Spirit Hebrews 12:1 — Throwing off what entangles Psalm 119:45 & 47 — Walking in freedom through God’s commands Referenced Teaching & Themes: Freedom in Christ vs. works-based religion The role of the flesh vs. the Spirit Obedience as protection, not punishment Matthew Henry’s commentary on Psalm 119   Connect with Me: Website: https://www.christiratcliff.com/ Podcast: The Reclaimed Woman Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean) Instagram: @christi_ratcliff_coaching   Next Steps:Step 1: Spend time this week identifying one area where God has already been inviting your obedience—and choose to say yes. Step 2: Journal through the reflection prompts shared in this episode and invite the Holy Spirit to lead the process. Step 3: If you want support walking out Spirit-led obedience with clarity and confidence, explore coaching at christiratcliff.com.   Journal Reflection from This Episode Where have I believed the lie that obedience costs me something? What area of my life is God inviting me to surrender not to lose, but to gain freedom? What might peace, joy, and alignment look like on the other side of obedience?

    17 min

  5. JAN 27

    30 | Well Done or Well Known? Living for Eternity, Not Applause

    We live in a world that constantly measures success by visibility, growth, and applause. It’s easy to feel pressure to prove your worth by being seen, celebrated, or recognized even in your faith walk. But there is a quieter, deeper invitation from God that asks us to measure our lives by faithfulness, not fame. In this foundational episode of the Legacy Shift Series, I’m reframing how we define success as Christian women. This conversation is for the woman who is faithful behind the scenes, serving, obeying, and showing up even when no one notices. We’re diving into what Scripture actually says about success, approval, and legacy, using Matthew 25 and other key biblical passages to remind us that heaven’s measure has never been visibility. It’s faithfulness. This episode will help you release the pressure to be “well known” and re-anchor your heart in the eternal goal of hearing God say, “Well done.” It’s an invitation to live for eternity, not applause and to trust that what is hidden with Christ is never wasted. Main themes covered: Faithfulness vs. recognition in the Christian life Why God values obedience over visibility How eternity reshapes daily decisions The danger of the applause trap in modern Christian culture What it truly means to build a lasting legacy Key Bible Passages: Matthew 25:14–30 | The Parable of the Gold Bags Matthew 25:21 (NIV) Luke 18:42 Luke 7:50 Matthew 6:1 Colossians 3:1–4 Luke 16:10 Psalm 90:12 Referenced Commentary: Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on Colossians 3:1–4 Related Listening: Previous episodes in The Reclaimed Woman Podcast focused on obedience, surrender, and eternal perspective Connect with Christi: Podcast: The Reclaimed Woman Podcast (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean) Instagram: @christi_ratcliff_coaching   Next Steps: Choose one unseen act of obedience this week and offer it to God alone. No announcement, no recognition. Journal through the reflection prompts shared in this episode to realign your definition of success. Share this episode with a woman who may be quietly striving for approval and needs this reminder.   Journal Reflection Prompts Where have I been tempted to seek recognition instead of faithfulness? How does God define success differently than the world? What small acts of obedience has God already placed in front of me?   If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.

    16 min

  6. JAN 20

    29 | Rise and Go — Living Sent in 2026

    A new year isn’t just a calendar shift, it’s a spiritual invitation. What God has healed, restored, and reclaimed in you was never meant to stay private or comfortable. 2026 marks a transition from learning and healing into living sent, surrendered, and obedient for the glory of God. In this episode, I’m commissioning reclaimed women to step into 2026 with intention, obedience, and faithful stewardship. This is not a teaching or a challenge.  It’s a spiritual sending. We talk about identity before assignment, authority with responsibility, and why obedience and stewardship are the defining call of this new year. Listeners will walk away with clarity, biblical grounding, and practical next steps to live obediently and faithfully in 2026  rooted in truth, guided by the Spirit, and secure in Christ.   Resources and Links Mentioned Dwell Bible App — Bible in a Year reading plan Chronological Bible — For understanding Scripture in historical order Blue Letter Bible — Online Bible study and word study resource Bible Hub App — App-based Scripture comparison and commentary tool   Scripture Reference: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Romans 8:15 2 Corinthians 5:17 1 Peter 2:9 Luke 10:19 James 1:22 Hebrews 12:1–2 Luke 16:10 Psalm 119:105 Proverbs 3:5–6 John 14:15 Hebrews 10:24–25   Next Steps Step 1: Commit to daily time with God in His Word. Whether it’s a Bible-in-a-year plan or a slow, intentional reading rhythm, consistency matters more than perfection. Step 2: Choose one word for 2026 that reflects obedience, surrender, faithfulness, or stewardship and let it guide your decisions throughout the year. Step 3: Walk in community. Stay connected to a Bible-believing church, serve faithfully, and surround yourself with women who will strengthen your obedience and sharpen your faith.   🌿 Connect with Me If today’s episode stirred something in you, I’d love to walk alongside you as your coach. You can learn more about coaching and spiritual growth at www.christiratcliff.com Connect with me on Instagram →@christi_ratcliff_coaching Join The Reclaimed Woman Community on Facebook Listen to The Reclaimed Woman Podcast → Apple Podcasts  Contact: hello@christiratcliff.com

    25 min

  7. JAN 12

    28 | Reclaimed to Commissioned: Walking in God’s Purpose for 2026

    This past year has been sacred ground. God has been gently, and sometimes boldly reclaiming hearts, renewing minds, and restoring what once felt lost. This episode is a holy pause before we step into 2026  a moment to recognize that what God reclaimed, He also intends to commission. You were never meant to be rescued and then returned to the same cycles. You were reclaimed so you could live fully surrendered, Spirit-led, and anchored in truth. In this special recap episode of The Reclaimed Woman, I’m reflecting on the spiritual journey we’ve walked together  from identity and authority, to healing, freedom, and surrender  and inviting you forward into a life fully devoted to God in 2026. We revisit the foundation of who you are as a daughter of God, why authority flows from your position in Christ, and how fear loses its grip when truth becomes your agreement. We talk honestly about patterns, inner healing, confession, cleansing, and the freedom that comes through Jesus, not through striving or perfection, but through surrender. This is for the woman who knows God has done a deep work in her and senses He’s calling her into more. Not more doing. More devotion. More obedience. More availability. This is about moving from being reclaimed… to being commissioned.   Key Scriptures Referenced: Romans 8:15 — Adoption, freedom from fear 1 John 3:1 — Identity as God’s daughter Ephesians 2:6 — Seated with Christ Luke 10:19 — Authority in Christ 2 Timothy 1:7 — Power, love, sound mind Isaiah 41:10 — God’s presence and strength John 8:32 — Truth that brings freedom Romans 7:15–25 — Patterns, struggle, and deliverance 1 John 1:9 — Confession and cleansing James 5:16 — Healing through confession Psalm 51:10 — Renewal of the heart Romans 8:1 — No condemnation Luke 10:41–42 — Presence over performance Colossians 2:6–7 — Rooted and built up in Christ Romans 12:1 — Living fully surrendered to God Explore More & Go Deeper: Learn more about coaching, mentorship, and resources at ChristiRatcliff.com Share this episode with a woman who’s ready to step into a Spirit-led life in 2026 Next Steps: Step 1: Share this episode with another woman who’s ready to live fully surrendered to God Step 2: Spend time journaling and praying through what God has reclaimed and what He’s asking you to release Step 3: If you’re ready for deeper spiritual growth, healing, and mentorship, explore coaching and resources at  ChristiRatcliff.com   As we step into 2026, may this be our prayer: “Lord, my life is Yours. All of it.” Not halfway obedience. Not partial surrender. But a life fully yielded, rooted in truth, led by the Holy Spirit, and devoted to God’s glory.

    19 min

  8. JAN 5

    27 | The Power of Confession — Healing Through Bringing It Into the Light

    There is a deep kind of healing that begins the moment truth meets light. So many women carry silent battles, shame, fear, habits they can’t shake, and wounds that feel too heavy to name. Confession is not about punishment or spiritual performance. It is spiritual warfare. A holy act of breaking agreement with darkness and partnering with God for healing, renewal, and freedom. When we speak truth out loud before God, the enemy loses his foothold. Shame loses its grip, and our hearts begin to heal in the light of His presence. In this episode of The Reclaimed Woman Podcast, I’m talking about the power of confession and why bringing things into the light breaks spiritual bondage and emotional strongholds. Confession isn’t about guilt, it’s about alignment, clarity, healing, and spiritual authority. We walk through Scripture together and talk about: • How confession breaks agreement with darkness • Why secrecy keeps us stuck in shame, fear, and repeating patterns • How confession removes spiritual footholds the enemy uses against us • Why confession must be spoken, not only thought • The difference between conviction and condemnation • How confession leads our hearts into healing, restoration, and freedom in Christ I also share from my own journey of healing financial and emotional patterns, and how confessing the truth to God out loud helped break cycles rooted in fear, pride, and self-protection. This conversation is filled with biblical truth, real-life context, and gentle guidance so you can confidently bring your truth into the light and experience real spiritual transformation. Scriptures Proverbs 28:13 Psalm 32:5 James 5:16 1 John 1:9 Romans 8:1 Ephesians 4:27 John 3:20–21   I’d love to stay connected with you and support your healing journey. 📩 Contact: hello@christiratcliff.com 🎧 Podcast: The Reclaimed Woman 💬 Connect: Join The Reclaimed Woman Community on Facebook 📸 Instagram: @christi_ratcliff_coaching 🌿 Resources: www.christiratcliff.com Next Steps Step 1 — Listen and journal through the prompts shared in this episode Step 2 — Begin speaking truth out loud with God in prayer Step 3 — If you’re ready for deeper biblical healing support, apply for 1:1 coaching

    11 min
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Have you ever thought… “I don’t even recognize myself anymore.” “I’ve been everything for everyone… but who am I now?” “Is it too late for me to dream again?” “How do I reconnect with God — and myself?” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and this space is for you. Welcome to The Reclaimed Woman podcast. Hey friend, I’m Christi — wife, mom, and follower of Jesus. After years of holding it all together for everyone else, I hit a breaking point. I had lost my identity, my spark, and honestly, my connection with God. One summer, I found myself on the back porch — in my PJ’s, coffee in one hand, Bible and journal in the other — crying out for answers. And God met me there. In that sacred space, He revealed something powerful: He showed me I wasn’t beyond repair. I was just buried beneath expectations, exhaustion, and fear. And it was time to reclaim what was always mine — my identity, my voice, and my purpose. This podcast is for the woman who’s ready to rise again.  To do the inner work - the Throne Work — to uncover her identity in Christ, break free from fear and people-pleasing, and step boldly into the purpose God always had for her. Each week, we’ll have faith-filled conversations to help you: Break through spiritual and emotional strongholds Uncover your gifts and strengths Rebuild your confidence in Christ And boldly walk into your next chapter with faith and fire You haven’t missed your chance. You’re not starting from scratch. You’re reclaiming what was always yours. Let’s do it together.

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