But First She Prayed

Ericka Trenee’
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But First She Prayed is for the late-night thinkers, creatives, dreamers, and doers navigating faith, relationships, purpose, and life in real time.This is where the conversations get honest.The advice is real.The truth isn’t watered down.And the lessons are rooted in faith.Hosted by @erickatrenee this podcast is for anyone building something, healing from something, praying through something, or becoming someone they’ve never been before.Because life doesn’t stop pulling on you when the day ends.The pressure.The responsibilities.The unanswered questions.The overthinking.The dreams that keep you up at night.And when the world has had your attention all day…Before the night ends,But First… She Prayed. ✨

  1. Oct 21

    EP #13 The Test

    Stop failing the same test, sis. Your pride might become your hardest fall. Have you ever found yourself in the same situation, dealing with a different person, but somehow ending up with the same outcome? Same patterns. Same reactions. Same excuses. Just a different season. At some point, you have to stop and ask yourself: Am I actually growing, or am I just getting better at explaining why I keep doing the same things? In Episode 13 of But First, She Prayed, we’re talking about THE TEST—the moments that reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface. The pride we don’t want to admit. The lessons we keep avoiding. The familiar things we keep reaching for, even when God is trying to lead us somewhere different. We talk about what it looks like to keep repeating cycles, how discomfort can make you want to return to what God brought you out of, and why you can’t blame everything on the enemy while refusing to take accountability for your own choices. Because not every setback means you failed, and not every hard season is a spiritual attack. But sometimes, you have to get honest about your part. In this episode, we’re getting into: Recognizing the patterns you keep repeatingPride, stubbornness, and the cost of refusing correctionEsau and the danger of trading something valuable for temporary satisfactionWhy familiar bondage can feel safer than unfamiliar freedomLearning to recognize deception without avoiding accountabilityTrusting God enough to do something different this timeScriptures: Proverbs 16:18, James 1:22–24, Hebrews 3:13, Genesis 25:29–34, Hebrews 12:16–17, Exodus 16, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:11, and Proverbs 3:5–6. This isn’t about beating yourself up every time you get something wrong. It’s about being willing to look in the mirror, receive correction, and let God work on the parts of you that you keep trying to excuse. So, be honest with yourself: Are you learning the lesson, or are you just waiting for the situation to change?  Listen, reflect, and let’s talk about it. Subscribe to But First, She Prayed on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.  Get your Prayer Guide: https://bio.site/Erickatrenee BUT FIRST, SHE PRAYED. #ButFirstShePrayed #TakeOffTheMask #TheTest #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth

  2. Oct 14

    EP #12 The performance

    TAKE OFF THE MASK | PART 2: THE PERFORMANCE  | EPISODE 12 Is it really healing if you’re still performing like you’re unbothered? Some people say they’ve moved on, but their actions tell a different story. They say they’re at peace, but they’re still reacting from old wounds. They look healed on the outside while avoiding the work happening on the inside. In Episode 12 of But First, She Prayed, we’re talking about the performance: pretending not to care, hiding behind a version of ourselves that looks strong, and becoming so committed to the act that we start believing it ourselves. Because looking healed and actually healing are two different things. This isn’t about judging anybody. It’s about being honest enough to recognize when the mask has become more comfortable than the truth. Let’s talk about it: Do you think people genuinely heal, or do some people just get better at hiding their pain? Drop your thoughts in the comments. If this episode speaks to you, like, subscribe, and share it with somebody who needs the conversation. 🎙️ But First, She Prayed New episodes every Wednesday  #ButFirstShePrayed #TakeOffTheMask #ThePerformance #HealingJourney #ChristianPodcast

  3. Oct 7

    EP 11 TAKE OFF THE MASK

    EPISODE 11 — TAKE OFF THE MASK | PART 1: THE COSTUME  Download the But First, She Prayed Prayer Guide and go deeper: https://bio.site/Erickatrenee It’s been a minute, but we’re BACK. Season 2 starts with a question: How can you truly be her if you don’t even know her? It’s October. Everybody is getting ready for Halloween and putting on a costume for one night. But some of us have been wearing ours 365 days a year. The strong one. The unbothered one. The people pleaser. The “I’m good” one. The version of you that you created just to survive. And sometimes you can get so good at performing that you don’t even realize you’re performing anymore. What are you wearing that God never asked you to put on? This is Part 1 of a 4-part conversation: The Costume → The Performance → The Test → The Transformation. 📖 Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–18 — The Full Armor of God. Watch all four parts and come sit with me. Like, share, subscribe, and tell me in the comments: What costume are you taking off? But first, she prayed.

  4. Aug 12

    EP 10 When You’re Running on Empty

    I made it to Episode 10, and I’m proud of myself. But if I’m being honest… I’m exhausted. Not sad. Not depressed. Just depleted. In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when your plate is full, you’ve been pouring into your family, your business, your clients, your relationships—and you realize you haven’t made enough room to simply sit with God. I’m sharing why I’m taking three days to unplug, fast, pray, get quiet, and truly listen for what God is saying about what’s next. Because sometimes we don’t need another strategy. We need to pause. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, disconnected, or like you’re running on 1%, this conversation is for you. We can’t keep putting God on the back burner because our plate is full. I’m also sharing a little about this week’s Kapture ATL 26, our second annual Atlanta creatives and media festival, and why I want to be present for the things I prayed for—not just busy building them. If you haven’t watched Episodes 1–9, go back and catch up. Then meet me  Ep 11. But first, she prayed.

  5. Aug 5

    Would Boaz Recognize You?

    What if God sent your Boaz today... would he recognize you as his wife or mistake you for another distraction? We've been taught to chase milestones—go to school, get a job, get married, have kids. But what if we've been asking the wrong questions? In Episode 9 of But First, She Prayed, we're talking about preparation over pursuit, why attention isn't assignment, and why becoming the woman God is calling you to be matters more than chasing a relationship. 20% OFF Black Girl Vitamins with code BHERP31 Black Girl Vitamins Download your But First, She Prayed Guided Workbook: Download Here Like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

  6. Jul 29

    Ep #8 | Pick a Side

    Episode 8 | Pick a Side How long are you going to keep living with one foot in and one foot out? Download the But First, She Prayed Prayer Guide here: https://bio.site/Erickatrenee In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we're having the conversation a lot of people avoid. We're talking about living divided, being lukewarm, saying one thing and doing another, and the cost of refusing to choose. This isn't about judging people. It's about telling the truth. There comes a point where you have to stop negotiating with what God already made clear. Stop calling correction judgment. Stop delaying your breakthrough trying to carry people who are committed to staying the same. I also share my own journey of living lukewarm, the soul losses I experienced, and why I finally decided to pick a side. If you've been feeling convicted, stuck, tired of living divided, or ready to fully surrender your life to Jesus Christ... This episode is for you. In this episode:  The cost of living divided  Why lukewarm living is dangerous  Correction vs. judgment  One foot in, one foot out  Protecting your peace without carrying guilt  Why your words should match your actions  Picking a side and living with conviction  Giving your life to Jesus Christ  Scriptures: Matthew 5:37 • Revelation 3:15–16 • Luke 9:23 • James 1:8  If you gave your life to Christ today, welcome to the family! Get connected to a Bible-believing church, and don't do this journey alone. If this episode spoke to you, leave a comment:  What side are you choosing? Like • Share • Subscribe New episodes every Wednesday at 9 PM.

  7. Jul 22

    The Most Toxic Relationship might be with yourself

    The Most Toxic Relationship Might Be You | But First, She Prayed Podcast | Episode 7 What if the person who's been breaking your heart... is you? We're halfway through the year, and maybe you've been quietly taking inventory. The goals you set in January. The promises you made to yourself. The woman you prayed you would become. This episode isn't about guilt—it's about honesty. What happens when we become the easiest person to disappoint? What happens when "I'll do it tomorrow" turns into six months? And what does loving yourself actually look like? This conversation is for the woman who's tired of putting herself on the back burner, tired of waiting for "tomorrow," and ready to become the woman God has already called her to be. In this episode, we talk about: 🤍 Rebuilding trust with yourself  🤍 The toxic relationship you may be overlooking  🤍 Delayed obedience and why tomorrow isn't promised  🤍 Loving yourself beyond boundaries and self-care  🤍 Becoming the woman you've been praying to be 📖 Go Deeper If this episode spoke to you and you want to continue this conversation with God, download the But First, She Prayed Prayer Guide here: https://bio.site/Erickatrenee 💌 Let's Stay Connected Instagram: @ErickaTrenee My DMs are always open. If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or made you think, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message, an email, or leave a comment. I genuinely love connecting with this community, and I'd be honored to continue the conversation with you. If you enjoyed this episode:  ✨ Like this video  ✨ Subscribe to the channel  ✨ Leave a comment—I want to know what stood out to you.  ✨ Share this episode with someone who came to mind while you were listening. Thank you for spending this time with me. Until next Wednesday... But First, She Prayed. 🤍 — Ericka Trenee

  8. Jul 15

    Waiting To Exhale

    📖 Download the FREE But First, She Prayed Prayer Guide: bio.site/Erickatrenee Episode 6 | Waiting to ExhaleWhat happens when God answers the prayer... But now you're responsible for carrying it? Somewhere along the way, I convinced myself that once I reached certain milestones, I'd finally be able to exhale. The husband. The children. The business. The answered prayers. The life I spent years asking God for. But lately, I've been realizing something... Every answered prayer comes with another opportunity to trust God. In this week's conversation, we're talking about the pressure of stewardship, the guilt that can come with resting, and why so many of us are trying to carry tomorrow before we've even finished today. This isn't a sermon. It's just a real conversation between women who are learning how to trust God one day at a time. So pull up a seat. Let's process life together. Scripture: Matthew 6:11 "Give us this day our daily bread." ✨ Let's keep the conversation going. What has been on your plate lately? Leave a comment below. Read someone else's story. Encourage another woman. You never know whose faith you might strengthen with just a few words. If this episode encouraged you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with another woman who may need this conversation. 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday at 9 PM EST. Welcome to But First, She Prayed. Where real conversations meet real faith. We may not leave every episode with all the answers, but we'll always leave having spent time with God.

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But First She Prayed is for the late-night thinkers, creatives, dreamers, and doers navigating faith, relationships, purpose, and life in real time.This is where the conversations get honest.The advice is real.The truth isn’t watered down.And the lessons are rooted in faith.Hosted by @erickatrenee this podcast is for anyone building something, healing from something, praying through something, or becoming someone they’ve never been before.Because life doesn’t stop pulling on you when the day ends.The pressure.The responsibilities.The unanswered questions.The overthinking.The dreams that keep you up at night.And when the world has had your attention all day…Before the night ends,But First… She Prayed. ✨

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  • Creator
    Ericka Trenee’
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
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