The Living with Margins Podcast

Christine Wood
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A gentle, faith-based podcast for busy Christian women who feel overwhelmed and long for a slower, more meaningful life. Through biblical encouragement, simple rhythms, and honest conversations, this podcast will help you release what’s weighing you down, embrace rest, and walk with God in your everyday life.

Episodes

  1. May 20

    Thriving Through Every Season: 4 Keys to Navigating Life's Changes

    Life moves in seasons — and the transitions can be tough. In this final episode of Season 1, Christine shares four keys to help you thrive through every season of life: celebrating the joys, giving yourself grace in transitions, committing to keep growing, and journeying with God no matter where life takes you. Filled with personal stories and grounded in scripture (Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Joshua 1:9), this episode is a warm and practical encouragement for anyone navigating change. Season 2 returns in July! Subscribe so you're the first to know when Christine is back with a series based on her book The Burdens We Carry.

    14 min

  2. May 14

    How to Find Your Identity in Christ (and Why It Changes Everything)

    What does it actually mean to find your identity in Christ, and why does it matter so much? In episode 9, Christine Wood unpacks three practical ways that grounding your identity in God changes how you live: learning to rest without earning it, making mistakes without fearing rejection, and letting go of the pressure to keep everyone happy. With personal stories, a beautiful quote from Australian high jump champion Nicola Olyslagers, and grounding in Ephesians 4, this episode is an invitation to take off the world's value system and put on something far better. Living With Margins is a podcast for people who want to live with space, purpose, and peace.

    15 min

  3. May 7

    How to Build a Bible Reading Habit You'll Actually Stick To

    Bible reading is one of the most important spiritual disciplines we can have — but it's also one of the hardest habits to build and keep. In this episode, Christine shares 10 easy, practical ways to get the most out of your Bible reading, no matter what season of life you're in. From choosing the right plan and translation, to reading with a friend, taking notes, and letting go of guilt — these tips will help you open God's Word with more consistency, curiosity, and joy. Resources mentioned: YouVersion Bible App, Blue Letter Bible, Bible Gateway.   00:00 Introduction to Bible Reading Challenges 02:23 Pick a plan that is manageable 03:53 Pick a plan that is interesting 04:31 Take time to reflect and apply 05:31 Read with a friend 06:36 Use study notes or a commentary 07:32 Choose the right translation 09:35 Try some new things 11:03 Understand genre 12:09 Take notes 13:26 No guilt allowed

    17 min

  4. Apr 29

    When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Soul Rest on Hard Days

    Life isn't always hard because we're too busy — sometimes it's just genuinely heavy. In Episode 7, Christine speaks tenderly to three kinds of hard days: uncertainty and not knowing what to do, the weight of guilt and shame, and the bone-deep exhaustion of carrying too much for too long. Drawing on Matthew 11, Proverbs 3, Romans 8, and Psalm 23, this episode is a gentle reminder that Jesus' invitation is for the weary — and his promise is soul rest. 00:00 Are you soul tired? 01:42 Jesus offers us rest for our souls 04:14 When you don't know what to do 05:53 When we are carrying guilt and shame 09:29 When we are just plain exhausted 12:15 Choose just one verse that resonates

    15 min

  5. Apr 22

    When Life Feels Heavy: How to Stay Grounded in Stressful Times

    Does life feel heavier than usual right now? In this episode, Christine shares practical ways to stay grounded in stressful and uncertain times. From caring for your body and calming your environment to creating margin, staying connected, and finding peace in God, this conversation will encourage your heart and help you breathe again. Scriptures: John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3  00:00 Navigating Stress in Uncertain Times 02:25 1. Take care of our body 04:00 2. Create a calm environment 04:59 3. Reduce decision fatigue 06:45 4. Create margin 07:50 5. Stay connected 09:06 6. Look to God

    12 min

  6. Apr 15

    How to Start Decluttering When You Feel Overwhelmed

    Feeling overwhelmed by clutter but unsure where to begin? In this episode, Christine shares practical decluttering advice for busy women who want a calmer, more peaceful home. Learn where to start, where not to start, and how to build momentum with simple wins that make a real difference. If your home feels stressful or hard to manage, this episode will help you take the first step.

    12 min

  7. Apr 8

    Renew Your Mind: 3 Simple Steps to Overcome Worry & Overthinking

    Do you ever feel stuck in cycles of overthinking or worry? In this episode, we explore what the Bible says about renewing your mind and how to do it in a simple, practical way. Based on Romans 12:2, I share three gentle steps to help you take captive your thoughts, replace worry with truth, and focus on what is good. If your mind feels busy or overwhelming, this episode will help guide you back to peace. Need more tools? This guided journal, Renew Your Mind, might help. The quote I read is from Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado. Published by Thomas Nelson 2017

    15 min

  8. Apr 2

    An Anchor for Your Soul: An Easter Reflection

    As Easter approaches, it’s easy to feel swept up in a world that is constantly changing—always updating, always shifting. But what if the most powerful truth of Easter is actually its unchanging message? In this short devotional reflection, I share a gentle reminder that while everything around us feels uncertain, Jesus remains the same—yesterday, today, and forever. He is our anchor in the middle of the noise, the change, and the overwhelm. If you’re feeling unsettled or weary, this episode is an invitation to slow down, return to the familiar truth of Easter, and find peace in the One who never changes. “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” — Hebrews 6:19

    6 min

  9. Mar 25

    Too Much on Your Plate? Try This (Delete, Delay, Delegate)

    Feeling overwhelmed by everything on your calendar? If you’re looking ahead at the coming weeks and feeling more dread than excitement, you’re not alone. So many busy women are carrying too much—too many commitments, too many expectations, and too much pressure to do it all. In this episode, I’m sharing three simple but powerful questions to help you lighten your load and create space for what matters most:– What can you delete?– What can you delay?– What can you delegate? We’ll also look at a biblical perspective on letting go of unnecessary pressure and focusing on what God truly asks of us. If life feels full right now, this episode will help you take a step back, reset your priorities, and move forward with more peace and clarity.

    14 min

  10. Mar 19

    How to Create Space for What Matters Most

    Do you feel constantly busy, stretched thin, and like there’s never enough time for what truly matters? In this first episode of the Living With Margins Podcast, Christine shares a gentle, biblical approach to creating space in your life for the things that matter most. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of busyness, exhaustion, and endless to-do lists, this episode will help you step back, refocus, and begin to build a more intentional and meaningful life. You’ll learn 5 simple principles to help you create space: Clarify your values and what truly matters Learn to say no without guilt Build rhythms of rest and renewal Declutter your home and your life Turn down the noise and listen for God’s voice This episode is an invitation to slow down, live with intention, and create a life that reflects your faith, your values, and your priorities. Learn more at: livingwithmargins.com

    13 min
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A gentle, faith-based podcast for busy Christian women who feel overwhelmed and long for a slower, more meaningful life. Through biblical encouragement, simple rhythms, and honest conversations, this podcast will help you release what’s weighing you down, embrace rest, and walk with God in your everyday life.

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