The Wake Up My Daughters Podcast

Watered By the Word
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The Wake Up My Daughters Podcast is a Scripture-based podcast for Christian women growing in daily discipleship with Jesus through consistent engagement with God’s Word. If you are a Christian woman over 50 who has felt spiritually dry, distracted, or quietly stuck in complacency, you are not alone. This podcast is designed to help you renew your mind, deepen your walk with Christ, and be formed through Scripture in a steady, practical rhythm with God. Each week features Scripture-based teaching and guided reflection to help you engage God’s Word more deeply and be transformed by it. Select episodes also include original Scripture songs to help you hide His Word in your heart. You’ll be encouraged to open your Bible, strengthen your spiritual roots, and walk in the purpose God is shaping in you. You were never meant to walk this journey alone. And it is never too late to be awakened, renewed, and transformed by the Word of God. Let’s wake up—and walk it out together. wateredbytheword.substack.com

  1. 5d ago

    Come Back To Wonder | Coming Back to What Actually Satisfies

    Anchor Scriptures: Jeremiah 2:11–13 | Psalm 63:1–3 | John 6:35 Come Back to Wonder is a 6-week journey of rediscovering awe in God, delighting in His Word, and returning to the simple joy of walking closely with Jesus. After exploring spiritual drift and distraction, this week we go one step deeper and ask an important question: What is my heart truly looking for when I feel empty, restless, or unsatisfied? God created us with a deep spiritual thirst that only He can satisfy. Yet so often, we turn toward things that promise fulfillment but leave us longing for more. In this episode, we discover why Jesus alone is the source of living water and the only One who can truly satisfy the deepest desires of our hearts. In This Episode In this episode, we’ll explore: * What Scripture means by “broken cisterns” * Why our hearts are always searching for satisfaction * David’s example of longing for God in the wilderness * Jesus’ invitation to come to Him as the Bread of Life * How to recognize what we are reaching for when our hearts feel unsettled * A simple Wonder Practice to help us return to Jesus Scriptures Mentioned Jeremiah 2:11–13God reveals the heart of spiritual wandering: His people have abandoned the fountain of living water and turned instead to broken cisterns that cannot satisfy. Psalm 63:1–3David expresses a deep longing for God and reminds us that His steadfast love is better than life itself. John 6:35Jesus declares that He is the Bread of Life—the One who satisfies our deepest hunger and thirst. Key Takeaway The human heart is always looking to be filled. Jeremiah shows us what happens when we seek satisfaction apart from God—we turn toward broken cisterns that cannot hold water. Psalm 63 shows us what our hearts were created for—a deep longing and delight in God Himself. John 6 shows us who fulfills that longing—Jesus, the Bread of Life and the source of living water. The question is not whether we are seeking satisfaction. The question is: Where are we seeking it? Wonder Practice: Living Water Moments This week, create space each day to return to Jesus. Take 10–15 minutes to: * Read Psalm 63:1–3 slowly. * Ask yourself: * What have I been reaching for emotionally? * What have I been depending on to satisfy my heart? * Turn your attention back to Jesus. * Thank Him for being your source of living water. You don’t have to fix everything. Simply return. Stop. Seek. Savor. When you feel empty, restless, or unsettled: Stop — Notice what you are reaching for. Seek — Turn your attention back to Jesus through a simple prayer. Savor — Rest in this truth: Jesus satisfies.Jesus is enough.Jesus is living water.Jesus never runs dry. Not perfectly. Just intentionally returning. Next Step If you’re ready to build a simple, sustainable rhythm in God’s Word, download the From Busy to Rooted Guide and begin taking practical steps toward a deeper walk with Jesus. Reflection Question Take a few moments to prayerfully consider: What have I been reaching for to satisfy my heart that only Jesus can truly fill? Ask God to gently reveal the places where you may have been looking for comfort, security, or fulfillment apart from Him. Then return to this truth: Jesus is the source of living water. He satisfies.He is enough.He never runs dry. Let’s walk with Him—one step at a time. Get full access to Watered By the Word at wateredbytheword.substack.com/subscribe

    Come Back To Wonder | Coming Back to What Actually Satisfies

  2. Sep 23

    Come Back To Wonder | Too Distracted to Notice God

    Welcome to Episode 2 of Come Back to Wonder — a 6-week journey of rediscovering awe in God, delighting in His Word, and returning to the simple joy of walking closely with Jesus. Distraction is one of the greatest challenges to spiritual attentiveness. Not just the obvious distractions, but the everyday responsibilities, worries, and mental noise that slowly consume our attention. Without realizing it, we can become so focused on what is happening around us that we lose awareness of the God who is always near. In this episode, we explore how distraction can quietly pull us away from wonder and how Scripture invites us back to stillness, focus, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence. In This Episode Together, we’ll explore: * The difference between being busy for God and being present with God * What Mary and Martha teach us about attention and priorities * Why awe often precedes stillness * How distraction can slowly crowd out spiritual growth * How the Stop • Seek • Savor rhythm helps us re-center our hearts on Jesus Scriptures Mentioned Luke 10:38–42Mary chooses the one thing necessary by sitting at the feet of Jesus, while Martha is distracted by many things. Psalm 46:8–10God invites us to behold His works, be still, and remember that He is God. Mark 4:18–19Jesus warns that the worries of life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desires for other things can slowly choke out the Word of God. Key Takeaway We don’t usually lose our wonder all at once. More often, it happens through small pieces of attention given away over time. Luke shows us the problem: distraction can pull us away from what matters most. Psalm 46 shows us the invitation: awe brings us back into awareness of God’s presence. Mark 4 shows us the warning: divided attention can slowly hinder spiritual growth. Wonder grows when we intentionally return our attention to Jesus. Wonder Practice: One-Screen Silence This week, create a small space each day to practice being still before God. Step away from your phone, television, or background noise for 10–15 minutes. Read Psalm 46:8–10 slowly. Sit quietly in God’s presence. Reflect on who He is and what He has done. You don’t need many words. Simply practice being still long enough to remember that He is God. Stop • Seek • Savor When your mind feels scattered, return to this simple rhythm: Stop — Notice what is pulling your attention away from God. Seek — Turn your focus back to Him through a simple prayer. Savor — Rest in one truth about who God is: He is present.He is steady.He is enough.He is near. Not perfectly. Just consistently returning. Resources Mentioned From Busy to Rooted: 5 Days in God’s Word A free guide designed to help you slow down, reconnect with Scripture, and begin building simple, sustainable rhythms with God. Closing Encouragement If this episode encouraged you, remember: You are not behind. You are not forgotten. And God is faithfully forming you. Wonder is restored as we slow down, turn our attention back to Jesus, and remember that He is near. Let’s walk with Him — one step at a time. Get full access to Watered By the Word at wateredbytheword.substack.com/subscribe

    Come Back To Wonder | Too Distracted to Notice God

  3. Sep 16

    Come Back to Wonder | Have We Lost Our Wonder?

    Welcome to the first episode of Come Back to Wonder — a 6-week journey of rediscovering awe in God, delighting in His Word, and returning to the simple joy of walking closely with Jesus. Life has a way of pulling our attention in countless directions. Responsibilities, distractions, and even good things can slowly crowd out what matters most. Without realizing it, we can still be walking with God while feeling distant from Him. In this episode, we begin with a question that invites honest reflection: Have we lost our wonder? Together, we’ll explore Jesus’ invitation to return to our first love, rediscover delight in God’s presence, and learn how fixing our eyes on Him helps us remain close to Him. In This Episode You’ll discover: * Why spiritual drift often happens quietly * What Jesus’ message to the church in Revelation reveals about returning to our first love * How David’s desire for God’s presence can reshape our own longing for Him * Why wonder grows when we intentionally turn our attention back to Jesus * A simple discipleship rhythm: Stop • Seek • Savor * This week’s Wonder Practice to help you slow down and reconnect with God Key Scriptures Revelation 2:2–5 Jesus calls His people to remember, repent, and return to their first love. Psalm 27:4 David’s greatest desire was to dwell in God’s presence and behold His beauty. Hebrews 12:1–2 We are reminded to run faithfully by fixing our eyes on Jesus. Key Takeaway Wonder is not something we manufacture. It grows when we return our attention to Jesus. Revelation shows us what can quietly be lost — our first love. Psalm 27 shows us what our hearts were created for — delight in God’s presence. Hebrews shows us how we continue walking faithfully — by fixing our eyes on Jesus. Wonder Practice: Return to First Love Moments This week, take time to slow down and create space to listen to God. Read Revelation 2:4–5 slowly. Sit with the passage for 5–10 minutes. Ask: * “Lord, where have I drifted in affection?” * “What would returning to You look like today?” End with a simple prayer: “Jesus, I want You to be first again.” No pressure.No striving.Just returning. Resources Mentioned From Busy to Rooted: 5 Days in God’s Word A free guide to help you slow down, reconnect with Scripture, and begin building simple, sustainable rhythms with God. Closing Encouragement If this episode finds you feeling spiritually distracted, distant, or simply longing for something deeper, remember this: Jesus is not inviting you back into more activity. He is inviting you back into deeper relationship. Wonder is rediscovered when we turn our hearts toward Him again. Let’s come back to wonder… and walk with Him together. Get full access to Watered By the Word at wateredbytheword.substack.com/subscribe

    Come Back to Wonder | Have We Lost Our Wonder?

  4. Sep 9

    Continue the Journey: Renewing Our Minds — Growing in Who I Am

    A Special Invitation to Continue Growing Together In This Episode Over the past several weeks, we’ve been walking together through what it means to renew our minds and learn to live from our identity in Christ. We’ve explored how to recognize the thoughts shaping our lives, embrace our new identity, surrender to Christ, rest in God’s grace, reject condemnation, and set our minds on what is true. But transformation doesn’t happen through information alone. Spiritual growth happens as we return to God’s truth day after day and allow His Word to take root in our hearts. In this episode, I invite you to continue this journey through Renewing Our Minds: Growing in Who I Am inside the Watered By the Word community. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why lasting transformation requires more than simply knowing biblical truth. * How daily rhythms with God’s Word help truth move from our minds into our lives. * What it looks like to move from consuming Christian content to intentionally growing as a disciple of Jesus. * How Scripture study, reflection, memorization, and community work together to deepen our walk with Christ. * How you can continue growing alongside a community of women seeking to become deeply rooted in God’s Word. Continue the Journey Renewing Our Minds: Growing in Who I Am This Bible study inside the Watered By the Word community is designed to help you move beyond simply learning biblical truth to actually living from it. Together, we will: * Study Scripture in a deeper, more intentional way. * Reflect on what God is teaching us. * Hide His Word in our hearts through Scripture songs. * Practice simple daily rhythms that help biblical truth become part of everyday life. * Encourage one another as we grow together in Christ. You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Join Us Beginning September 13 If you’ve been praying for a more consistent walk with God… If you’re longing to become more deeply rooted in His Word… If you’re ready to move beyond simply consuming Christian content and begin intentionally living as a disciple of Jesus… This study was created with you in mind. Reflection Question What is one truth God has been teaching you through this journey that you want to continue living out? Let’s wake up... and walk it out... together. Get full access to Watered By the Word at wateredbytheword.substack.com/subscribe

    Continue the Journey: Renewing Our Minds — Growing in Who I Am

  5. Sep 2

    Season 4 Episode 6 | Renewing Your Mind in Christ | Setting Your Mind on Things Above

    Anchor Scripture: Colossians 3:2–3 In This Episode As we come to the close of this first part of our journey, we pause to reflect on what God has been teaching us. Over the past six episodes, we have learned to notice what shapes our thoughts, embrace our identity in Christ, surrender our lives to Him, rest in grace instead of striving, and reject the voice of condemnation. But knowing these truths is only the beginning. In this episode, we discover that a renewed mind is not something that happens automatically. It is a daily invitation to intentionally set our minds on Christ. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why renewing your mind is a daily practice rather than a one-time decision. * What it means to “set your minds on things above” and live from your identity in Christ. * Why our thoughts naturally drift toward fear, distraction, comparison, and old patterns. * How to return to truth without striving or condemnation. * A simple Pause • Notice • Return rhythm for redirecting your thoughts back to Christ. * A Scripture song based on Colossians 3:2–3 to help anchor your heart in God’s Word. Key Scripture Colossians 3:2–3 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Scripture Song Moment This episode includes a Scripture song based on Colossians 3:2–3, inviting you to meditate on God’s Word and allow this truth to become an anchor for your heart throughout the week. Continue the Journey If these episodes have encouraged you and you’re ready to go deeper, I invite you to join us for: Renewing Our Minds: Growing in Who I Am This Bible study inside the Watered By the Word community continues exploring these truths through Scripture, guided reflection, Scripture memorization resources, and simple daily rhythms that help God’s Word take root in everyday life. Reflection Question What is one area where God is inviting you to return your thoughts to what is true in Christ? Let’s wake up... and walk it out... together. Get full access to Watered By the Word at wateredbytheword.substack.com/subscribe

    Season 4 Episode 6 | Renewing Your Mind in Christ | Setting Your Mind on Things Above

  6. Aug 26

    Season 4 Episode 5 | Renewing Your Mind in Christ | No Condemnation

    Anchor Scripture: Romans 8:1–2 In This Episode Have you ever felt like no matter how much you love God, you still carry a quiet sense of guilt? Maybe you replay your failures.Maybe you feel like you should be further along in your faith.Maybe every time you struggle, you wonder if God is disappointed with you. If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, we turn to one of the most hope-filled promises in Scripture and discover what it means to truly live free from condemnation. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why believers can still struggle with guilt and shame even after receiving God’s grace. * The difference between conviction from the Holy Spirit and condemnation that pulls us away from God. * How Romans 8:1–2 announces a new reality for those who are in Christ. * Why your failures do not determine your identity or your standing with God. * A simple Stop • Seek • Savor rhythm for responding to shame and returning to truth. * A Scripture song based on Romans 8:1–2 to help hide God’s Word in your heart. Key Scripture Romans 8:1–2 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Scripture Song Moment This episode includes a Scripture song based on Romans 8:1–2, helping you meditate on God’s promise that condemnation no longer has the final word for those who belong to Christ. Resources Mentioned From Busy to Rooted: 5 Days in God’s WordA free guide designed to help you return to Scripture consistently and build simple, sustainable daily rhythms rooted in truth and grace. Romans 8:1–2 Scripture Song Reflection Question Where have you been carrying condemnation that Christ has already removed? Let’s wake up... and walk it out... together. Get full access to Watered By the Word at wateredbytheword.substack.com/subscribe

    Season 4 Episode 5 | Renewing Your Mind in Christ | No Condemnation

  7. Aug 19

    Season 4 Episode 4 | Renewing Your Mind in Christ | Grace Not Performance

    Anchor Scripture: Ephesians 2:8–10 In This Episode Have you ever found yourself wondering… Am I doing enough?Am I growing fast enough?Am I getting this Christian life right? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we discover that grace is not only how we begin our relationship with God — it is the foundation we stand on as we continue walking with Him every day. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why it is easy to move from trusting God’s grace into striving for His approval. * The difference between living from acceptance and trying to earn acceptance. * What it means to be called God’s workmanship. * How grace not only rescues us but also shapes and transforms us. * A simple Stop • Seek • Savor rhythm for returning to grace when pressure and perfectionism creep in. * A Scripture song based on Ephesians 2:8–10 to help hide God’s Word in your heart. Key Scripture Ephesians 2:8–10 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Scripture Song Moment This episode includes a Scripture song based on Ephesians 2:8–10, inviting you to slow down, meditate on God’s Word, and let the truth of grace take deeper root in your heart. Resources Mentioned From Busy to Rooted: 5 Days in God’s WordA free guide designed to help you slow down, reconnect with Scripture, and build simple, sustainable daily rhythms rooted in God’s Word. Ephesians 2:8–10 Scripture Song Reflection Question Where have you been tempted to measure your relationship with God by your performance instead of resting in His grace? Let’s wake up... and walk it out... together. Get full access to Watered By the Word at wateredbytheword.substack.com/subscribe

    Season 4 Episode 4 | Renewing Your Mind in Christ | Grace Not Performance

  8. Aug 12

    Season 4 Episode 3 | Renewing Your Mind in Christ | No Longer I But Christ

    Anchor Scripture: Galatians 2:20 In This Episode Knowing your identity in Christ is one thing. Living from that identity every day is another. In this episode, we explore Galatians 2:20 and discover what it means to stop striving to become someone new and begin living from the life Christ has already given us. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why believing truth and living from truth are not always the same. * What Paul meant when he said, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” * How old thought patterns lose their power as we walk by faith. * A simple Stop • Seek • Savor rhythm for everyday surrender. * How Scripture meditation helps us hide God’s Word in our hearts and live from His truth. Key Scripture Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Scripture Song Moment This episode includes a Scripture song based on Galatians 2:20 to help you meditate on God’s Word and carry this truth with you throughout your day. Resources Mentioned From Busy to Rooted: 5 Days in God’s WordA free guide to help you slow down, reconnect with Scripture, and begin building simple, sustainable daily rhythms with God. Galatians 2:20 Scripture Song Reflection Question Where is God inviting you to stop striving and begin living from Christ’s life within you today? Let’s wake up... and walk it out... together. Get full access to Watered By the Word at wateredbytheword.substack.com/subscribe

    Season 4 Episode 3 | Renewing Your Mind in Christ | No Longer I But Christ
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The Wake Up My Daughters Podcast is a Scripture-based podcast for Christian women growing in daily discipleship with Jesus through consistent engagement with God’s Word. If you are a Christian woman over 50 who has felt spiritually dry, distracted, or quietly stuck in complacency, you are not alone. This podcast is designed to help you renew your mind, deepen your walk with Christ, and be formed through Scripture in a steady, practical rhythm with God. Each week features Scripture-based teaching and guided reflection to help you engage God’s Word more deeply and be transformed by it. Select episodes also include original Scripture songs to help you hide His Word in your heart. You’ll be encouraged to open your Bible, strengthen your spiritual roots, and walk in the purpose God is shaping in you. You were never meant to walk this journey alone. And it is never too late to be awakened, renewed, and transformed by the Word of God. Let’s wake up—and walk it out together. wateredbytheword.substack.com

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