Fostering Faith

Tracie Foster
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Welcome to the Fostering Faith Podcast with Tracie Foster — a Christian podcast for women who are done with surface-level spirituality and ready for real talk, real faith, and real growth. I'm Tracie — a Jesus-loving wife, mom, NP student, author of "Fostering Faith," and youth leader. Every week, I bring you honest conversations about spiritual growth, prayer life, healthy living, and walking boldly in your faith — no churchy clichés, no judgment, just Jesus at the center of it all. Whether you need a morning prayer to start your day, a devotional to strengthen your walk with God, encouragement through a hard season, or practical tips on fitness, nutrition, and wellness as a busy woman of faith — this is your podcast. Topics we cover: daily prayer, trusting God, faith over fear, Bible study for women, Christian motherhood, health and wellness, meal prep and nutrition, spiritual disciplines, obedience, walking by faith, testimony, and so much more. If you're ready to grow deeper in your faith, get inspired, and actually enjoy the journey, hit play and join the Fostering Faith community. Your faith is about to get stronger — and we're going to have a blast along the way. New episodes every week. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you listen. Connect with Tracie: Website: https://fosteringfaithmedia.com Instagram: @fostering_faith_ TikTok: @tracie1244 YouTube: @fosteringfaithmedia

  1. 5d ago

    Freedom:Control Is a Counterfeit Peace

    00:00 Freedom From Control 02:10 Prayer To Unclench 02:52 Control Is An Illusion 05:04 Counterfeit Peace And Anxiety 07:57 Is God Distant 09:14 Roots In Eden 10:16 Sarah Tries Plan B 15:49 Anatomy Of Trust 21:19 Gethsemane Surrender 28:06 What Surrender Is Not 31:14 Psalms Pictures Of Release 34:12 Daily Practices To Let Go 38:51 Grace For Controllers 43:06 Commit Your Way 45:08 Final Encouragement And Next Steps

    Freedom:Control Is a Counterfeit Peace

  2. Jul 16

    Freedom From Fear: Overcoming Anxiety and Trusting God's Promises

    Freedom in Christ: Overcoming Fear & Anxiety with Biblical Peace (Philippians 4) | Fostering Faith Tracie Foster welcomes listeners back to Fostering Faith during the “Freedom in July” series and introduces this episode’s focus on fear and anxiety as major thieves of believers’ freedom. She explains that fear is a God-designed response, but becomes harmful when it governs choices, and she distinguishes fear of man from reverent fear of the Lord. Drawing on passages including Philippians 4:4–9, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 34:4, 2 Timothy 1:7, Joshua 1:9, Matthew 6:25–26, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 23, and Romans 8:38–39, she presents prayer, thanksgiving, and mind renewal as God’s pathway to peace. Tracie also discusses physical and neurological contributors to anxiety, encourages counseling alongside faith, and offers practical habits such as morning anchoring, thought redirection, prayer journaling, community, and gratitude, and closes with a prayer and a preview of the next episode on identity in Christ. 00:00 Welcome and Series Update 01:21 Why Fear Steals Freedom 03:39 Fear vs Anxiety Explained 04:45 Fear of the Lord Reframes 06:44 Philippians 4 Antidote 08:09 Do Not Fear Scriptures 13:02 Why Anxiety Persists 17:23 Peace Blueprint Breakdown 24:46 Promises for 3 AM 28:58 Daily Practices to Walk Free 34:14 Closer More God Not Less Anxiety 37:16 Final Encouragement and Prayer 00:00 Welcome to Freedom July 01:21 Fear and Anxiety Focus 03:04 Prayer and Opening 03:39 What Fear Really Is 06:07 Anxiety and Philippians 4 08:09 Do Not Fear Scriptures 13:02 Why Anxiety Persists 17:16 Peace Blueprint Breakdown 24:51 Promises for 3 AM 29:02 Daily Practices to Walk Free 34:18 Closing Psalm 23 Anchor 37:23 Final Encouragement and Prayer Connect with Fostering Faith: Website: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Free Devotional Workbooks: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI

    Freedom From Fear: Overcoming Anxiety and Trusting God's Promises

  3. Jul 9

    Letting Go of Shame: Breaking Free from Guilt and Walking in Grace

    Shame is one of the enemy's oldest and most effective weapons. It whispers that you're disqualified, unworthy, too broken, and too far gone. But what if the voice you've been listening to isn't the voice of God at all? In this episode of Fostering Faith, we dive deep into the difference between conviction and shame, uncovering how shame keeps us stuck in our past while God calls us into freedom and restoration. Through Scripture, practical application, and biblical encouragement, we'll explore how to recognize the lies of shame, replace them with God's truth, and walk confidently in our identity in Christ. In this episode, you'll discover: • The difference between the Holy Spirit's conviction and the enemy's shame • Why shame always leads to hiding and isolation • Four common roots of shame and how they develop • How Jesus covers, carries, cancels, and redeems our shame • Practical biblical steps for releasing shame and embracing freedom • Why your past does not disqualify your purpose If you've ever struggled with regret, failure, fear of being exposed, or feeling like you're not enough, this conversation is for you. Freedom begins when we stop letting shame define us and start believing what God says about us. Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:8–9, Genesis 3:21, Isaiah 53:4, Romans 8:1 Visit us at FosteringFaithMedia.com to download this week's devotional workbook and continue your journey toward biblical freedom, healing, and spiritual growth. Connect with Fostering Faith: Website: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Free Devotional Workbooks: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI Remember: Shame may describe what happened to you, but it does not determine who you are. In Christ, you are forgiven, covered, chosen, redeemed, and loved.

    Letting Go of Shame: Breaking Free from Guilt and Walking in Grace

  4. Jul 2

    Healing From Past Wounds: Finding Freedom Through Faith and Forgiveness

    Here are the optimized show notes — paste into RSS.com: Episode Title: Healing From Past Wounds: Finding Freedom Through Faith and Forgiveness Show Notes: Kicking off July's Freedom theme, Tracie gets real from the back deck about something most of us carry but rarely talk about — our wounds. This episode walks through how to actually name what hurt you, the three types of wounds that keep people stuck, and why honesty with yourself and God is the first step toward real healing. If you've been carrying something for years and wondering why it still hurts, this is your starting point. Healing isn't forgetting — it's freedom. This episode pairs with Week 1 of the July devotional workbook — download it free at fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions What You'll Learn: Why naming your wounds is the first step to freedomWhat it means to guard your heart and why it mattersThree types of wounds that keep people stuck in painWhy honesty with yourself and God brings healingHow to identify the lies you've believed because of your wounds and replace them with truthWhat healing actually is and what it isn'tThe four stages of healing and where you might be right nowPractical steps you can take this week to start your healing journeyTimestamps: 00:00 July Freedom Theme 00:41 Back Deck Setup 00:59 Naming Your Wounds 02:20 Guard Your Heart 02:58 Three Wound Types 05:25 Honesty Brings Healing 06:32 Lies Versus Truth 07:36 What Healing Is 08:04 Four Healing Stages 11:36 Practical Healing Steps 12:16 Workbook and Next Steps 13:48 Prayer and Closing Connect with Fostering Faith: Website: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Free Devotional Workbooks: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI #ChristianPodcast #HealingFromPastWounds #EmotionalHealing #FaithAndForgiveness #FreedomInChrist #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #GuardYourHeart #FosteringFaith #KingdomLiving

    Healing From Past Wounds: Finding Freedom Through Faith and Forgiveness

  5. Jun 25

    Wisdom for Your Future: How to Make God-Led Decisions with Confidence

    Episode Title: Wisdom for Your Future: How to Make God-Led Decisions with Confidence Show Notes: In the final week of Wisdom Month, Tracie brings it home with a message about how the choices you make today are literally building your tomorrow. This episode breaks down the two paths — wise and foolish — and gets practical about the habits, humility, and stewardship it takes to walk in God's plan for your future. If you've ever felt stuck or unsure about your next step, this is your reminder that wisdom isn't about knowing everything — it's about trusting the One who does. This episode pairs with Week 4 of the June devotional workbook — download it free at fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions What You'll Learn: How wisdom today shapes your tomorrowThe connection between God's plan and your daily choicesWhat the two paths — wise and foolish — actually look like in real lifeWhy your habits are quietly building your destinyHow to identify and avoid what harms your growthWhy staying humble and teachable is the key to going furtherWhat it means to steward the little so God can trust you with moreTimestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Theme 00:16 Wisdom Shapes Tomorrow 01:25 God's Plan Your Choices 02:13 Two Paths Wise vs Foolish 03:24 Habits Build Destiny 04:49 Avoid What Harms You 05:54 Humble and Teachable 06:53 Steward Little Get More 09:35 Workbook Reflection Questions 11:21 Next Month Freedom Healing 11:57 Prayer and Closing Connect with Fostering Faith: Website: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Free Devotional Workbooks: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalWisdom #GodLedDecisions #TrustGodsplan #StewardshipMatters #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #WisdomMonth #FosteringFaith #KingdomLiving

    Wisdom for Your Future: How to Make God-Led Decisions with Confidence

  6. Jun 18

    Guarding Your Mouth and Mind: Biblical Keys to Thought and Speech

    Episode Title: Guarding Your Mouth and Mind: Biblical Keys to Thought and Speech Show Notes: In Week 2 of Wisdom Month, Tracie gets real about the two things that can build or wreck your life faster than anything else — what you say and what you think. This episode walks through the speech traps most of us fall into without even realizing it, how to flip complaining into gratitude, and why your mind is a battlefield that needs intentional protection. If you've ever said something you wish you could take back or struggled with negative thought spirals, this message will meet you right where you are. This episode pairs with Week 2 of the June devotional workbook — download it free at fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions What You'll Learn: Why your words have the power to shape the direction of your lifeThree common speech traps and how to recognize themHow to shift from a complaining mindset to a gratitude mindsetWhat the Bible means by being slow to speakWhy your mind is a spiritual battlefield and what to do about itHow to spot the lies the enemy plants in your thinkingPractical guardrails you can set up for your mouth and your mindHow to memorize and apply Scripture as a daily reset toolTimestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Theme 01:04 Words Shape Your Life 02:32 Three Speech Traps 03:56 Complaining to Gratitude 06:50 Slow to Speak Wisdom 08:10 Mind as Battlefield 10:05 Spotting Spiritual Lies 11:01 Practical Guardrails 13:53 Memorize and Apply Truth 15:33 Workbook Challenge and Reset 17:09 Prayer and Next Episode Connect with Fostering Faith: Website: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Free Devotional Workbooks: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI #ChristianPodcast #GuardYourMouth #RenewYourMind #BiblicalWisdom #ThoughtLife #ChristianWomen #SpiritualWarfare #SpeakLife #FosteringFaith #KingdomLiving

    Guarding Your Mouth and Mind: Biblical Keys to Thought and Speech

  7. Jun 11

    Wise Choices, Wise Friends: How to Build a Godly Inner Circle

    Episode Title: Wise Choices, Wise Friends: How to Build a Godly Inner Circle Show Notes: Kicking off Wisdom Month, Tracie dives into the two things that shape the direction of your entire life — your choices and your circle. This episode is a real talk about slowing down before you decide, pre-setting your standards before pressure hits, and honestly evaluating who you're letting speak into your life. If you've ever made a decision you regret or wondered why you keep ending up in the same cycles, this one's for you. This episode pairs with Week 1 of the June devotional workbook — download it free at fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions What You'll Learn: Why your daily choices are shaping your destiny right nowThe difference between wise and foolish decision-makingHow slowing down to pray before you act changes everythingWhy pre-deciding your standards protects you under pressureHow the friends you keep are shaping your futureThree types of friends and how to identify them in your lifeWhat guardrails and discernment look like in real relationshipsHow to intentionally build a wise, godly inner circleTimestamps: 00:00 Wisdom Month Kickoff 01:03 Choices Shape Destiny 01:20 Wise vs Foolish Choices 02:35 Slowing Down to Pray 04:44 Pre-Decide Your Standards 05:31 Friends Shape Your Future 07:24 Three Types of Friends 09:13 Guardrails and Discernment 11:13 Building a Wise Circle 12:13 Reflection Questions and Next Steps 14:11 Closing Prayer and Sendoff Connect with Fostering Faith: Website: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Free Devotional Workbooks: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI #ChristianPodcast #WiseChoices #GodlyFriendships #BiblicalWisdom #InnerCircle #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #HealthyRelationships #FosteringFaith #KingdomLiving

    Wise Choices, Wise Friends: How to Build a Godly Inner Circle

  8. Jun 4

    Walking in Godly Wisdom: Biblical Principles for Everyday Decisions

    In the kickoff to June's Wisdom theme, Tracie unpacks why wisdom is the one thing every believer needs and how to actually walk in it daily. This isn't about being the smartest person in the room — it's about being the most surrendered. From the fear of the Lord to the four paths in Proverbs, this episode gives you a practical framework for making decisions that honor God and protect your life. This episode pairs with Week 1 of the June devotional workbook — download it free at fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions What You'll Learn: Why we desperately need Godly wisdom in today's worldWhat the fear of the Lord really means and why it's the starting pointHow Proverbs serves as a practical life guide for everyday decisionsWhy surrounding yourself with wise people changes your trajectoryThe four paths in Proverbs: the wise, the foolish, the sluggard, and the wickedWhat the way of the foolish looks like and how to avoid itWarning signs of the sluggard mindset and how it creeps inHow to recognize the way of the wicked and guard against itSix daily wisdom habits you can start building todayWhy wisdom is always intentional — it never happens by accidentTimestamps: 00:00 June Wisdom Theme 00:42 Why We Need Wisdom 02:14 Fear of the Lord 03:53 Proverbs as Life Guide 04:27 Learn From the Wise 06:15 Four Paths in Proverbs 07:40 Way of the Foolish 09:14 Way of the Sluggard 13:08 Way of the Wicked 14:26 Six Daily Wisdom Habits 19:02 Wisdom Is Intentional 19:56 Reflection and Prayer Connect with Fostering Faith: Website: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com Free Devotional Workbooks: https://www.fosteringfaithmedia.com/devotions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1754871759 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Kxu49zoZI0eI16FCy66NI #ChristianPodcast #GodlyWisdom #Proverbs #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #FearOfTheLord #DailyWisdom #BibleStudy #FosteringFaith

    Walking in Godly Wisdom: Biblical Principles for Everyday Decisions
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Welcome to the Fostering Faith Podcast with Tracie Foster — a Christian podcast for women who are done with surface-level spirituality and ready for real talk, real faith, and real growth. I'm Tracie — a Jesus-loving wife, mom, NP student, author of "Fostering Faith," and youth leader. Every week, I bring you honest conversations about spiritual growth, prayer life, healthy living, and walking boldly in your faith — no churchy clichés, no judgment, just Jesus at the center of it all. Whether you need a morning prayer to start your day, a devotional to strengthen your walk with God, encouragement through a hard season, or practical tips on fitness, nutrition, and wellness as a busy woman of faith — this is your podcast. Topics we cover: daily prayer, trusting God, faith over fear, Bible study for women, Christian motherhood, health and wellness, meal prep and nutrition, spiritual disciplines, obedience, walking by faith, testimony, and so much more. If you're ready to grow deeper in your faith, get inspired, and actually enjoy the journey, hit play and join the Fostering Faith community. Your faith is about to get stronger — and we're going to have a blast along the way. New episodes every week. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you listen. Connect with Tracie: Website: https://fosteringfaithmedia.com Instagram: @fostering_faith_ TikTok: @tracie1244 YouTube: @fosteringfaithmedia

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  • Creator
    Tracie Foster
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tracie Foster 2024
  • Show Website
    Fostering Faith