MIDWEEK RISE UP

Erika Kirk

A devotional series by Erika Kirk released every Wednesday along with Monday Meditations to provide you that deep breath of, “God’s got this”. Each episode is intentionally and prayerfully crafted with words of encouragement to push you, Biblical leadership to challenge you, and God-breathed Scripture to posture your heart for the best that’s yet to come. You are chosen. You are loved. You are enough. Welcome to Midweek Rise up; stay awhile. --- For more information PROCLAIM x BIBLEin365 visit: www.proclaim365.com

  1. 5 SEPT

    S04:10 After 48 hours of labor. Emergency C-Section. What they don't tell you.

    It's taken me three years to be able to share this story with you. Life is full. But God kept pressing on my heart that it's time to share the story. Pregnancy. Delivery. Postpartum. They're different for everyone. And in that 4th trimester, it isn’t about “bouncing back”. It’s about becoming. In this episode, I open up about what I did differently after my second child, and how my approach to postpartum shifted when I went from being a mom of one to a mom of two. I’ve kept my pregnancies and postpartum seasons intentionally private, but today I’m sharing pieces of my journey, not to prescribe, but to remind you: you don’t owe your story to anyone.  The only voices that matter are yours, your baby’s, and God’s. I’ll walk you through: - Why the first three months are sacred for both you and your newborn - How I prepared differently for Charlie this time around - Why getting bloodwork after birth was a game-changer for my healing - The role of movement, nourishment, and scar care in postpartum recovery - My thoughts on C-section healing, CFT therapy, and lactation support - The importance of aligning with the right medical team - And why keeping space for your own passions (like Proclaim, for me) is not selfish — it’s stewardship This is not a “how-to” list. It’s a very real, raw, unedited conversation about grace, healing, and perspective. About slowing down, protecting your peace, and remembering that when your baby was born, a new version of you was born too. Whether you’re preparing for motherhood, in the thick of postpartum, or reflecting years later, I hope this episode gives you encouragement, permission to slow down, and the reminder that you are not alone. There is no rush. There is no race. There is only grace. Links for things I talk about: Coach Sal: www.Fortitudegymhq.com Dr. Tiffany Zook: http://holistichomepediatrics.com Cocoon to Bloom: https://cocoontobloom.com/intake-forms Bellibind: https://www.bellibind.com We hope that you enjoy this episode.  God bless you and Go Rise Up! Shop PROCLAIM's latest drop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join BIBLEin365 and read the entire Bible with us in a year: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/biblein365⁠⁠⁠

    39 min
  2. 64. Monday Meditations: Bending to Serve

    18 AUG

    64. Monday Meditations: Bending to Serve

    In a culture obsessed with control, performance, and platform, this episode is a call back to quiet strength, the kind of strength that doesn’t clamor for recognition but kneels to serve. This Monday Meditation explores what it truly means to lead as Jesus did: not from the front of the room, but from the floor with a towel in hand. We dismantle the world’s version of leadership and return to the ancient, sacred pattern of sacrifice, humility, and obedience. Real leadership isn’t loud, it's faithful. It’s not about being seen, it's about serving well even when no one’s looking. If you’ve ever wondered whether your pouring out matters, this episode will remind you: God sees. And what is done in secret will not be wasted. This is for the man who is tired of striving and ready to lead from surrender. This is for the woman praying for the men in her life to rise in holy strength. This is for the servant-hearted who need to remember: you’re exactly where God works best. We hope that you enjoy this episode.  God bless you and Go Rise Up! Shop PROCLAIM's latest drop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join BIBLEin365 and read the entire Bible with us in a year: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/biblein365⁠⁠⁠

    11 min

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A devotional series by Erika Kirk released every Wednesday along with Monday Meditations to provide you that deep breath of, “God’s got this”. Each episode is intentionally and prayerfully crafted with words of encouragement to push you, Biblical leadership to challenge you, and God-breathed Scripture to posture your heart for the best that’s yet to come. You are chosen. You are loved. You are enough. Welcome to Midweek Rise up; stay awhile. --- For more information PROCLAIM x BIBLEin365 visit: www.proclaim365.com

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