H.E.R. Podcast with Kristin

Kristin Sampson

Hope. Encouragement. Reflection. The H.E.R. Podcast is a faith-based space for Christian women seeking biblical wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights. Hosted by Kristin Sampson, each episode explores faith, family, marriage, personal growth, and balance. Through authentic conversations and guest interviews, this podcast uplifts and equips women to embrace their God-given purpose. Whether you’re a wife, mother, or seeking renewal, join us as we reflect, grow, and find hope. Subscribe today! These are available as videos also on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPh-OA

  1. Oct 9

    Finding Your FOCUS: How To Keep Going When You Want To Quit EP6

    What do you do when you know what matters—but you just don’t feel like you have the energy to keep going? In this episode of the HER Podcast, we talk about staying faithful when motivation fades. Looking at Paul’s words in Philippians 3, we’re reminded that perseverance isn’t built on good feelings or easy circumstances. It grows from a purpose rooted in God. If you’re tired, discouraged, or carrying a lot while caring for others, this conversation offers four practical ways to keep moving forward: remember your why, stay connected, remain in the Word and prayer, and keep taking the next faithful step. You don’t have to feel motivated to be faithful. Keep pressing on—God is still working in the quiet and ordinary parts of your life. Chapters00:00 When motivation fades00:44 Welcome to the FOCUS series01:03 What to do when you don’t feel motivated02:07 Paul’s example of perseverance03:01 “I press on toward the goal”04:11 Faithfulness through weariness05:16 Finding purpose in unseen work06:09 Hope for hard seasons07:03 What motivation can look like in everyday life07:24 Four ways to stay anchored07:47 Remember your why08:14 Stay connected08:38 Stay in the Word and prayer09:01 Keep showing up09:22 You don’t have to feel motivated to be faithful10:14 Keep pressing on Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith, life, and becoming the women God calls us to be. Share this episode with a friend who could use encouragement today. Keywords: Christian women, Christian motivation, how to keep going, when you want to quit, motivation fades, faith and perseverance, staying faithful to God, biblical encouragement for women, Christian podcast for women, HER Podcast, Philippians 3, Paul press on toward the goal, spiritual encouragement, Christian women in ministry, faithfulness in hard seasons Hashtags:#ChristianWomen #ChristianMotivation #FaithAndPerseverance #HERPodcast #BiblicalEncouragement #Philippians3 #KeepGoing

    Finding Your FOCUS: How To Keep Going When You Want To Quit EP6
  2. Sep 25

    What Are You Pursuing? 4 Ways to Set Better Goals as a Christian Woman

    What are you pursuing right now—and is it actually leading you where God wants you to go?We all have goals for our families, careers, ministries, health, relationships, and personal growth. But it’s possible to be productive, motivated, and busy while still pursuing things in the wrong order.In this episode of the HER Podcast, Kristin Sampson continues the FOCUS series by looking at Nehemiah and what his story teaches us about setting goals with God at the center.Kristin shares four practical ways to refocus your goals:• Ask yourself why you want what you want• Put God before the plan• Start small and take the next faithful step• Guard your focus from distractionsBecause not every opportunity is your assignment.Not every request deserves a yes.And not every good goal is the right goal for this season.The real question isn’t just:“What do I want to accomplish?”It’s: “Are the things I’m pursuing helping me become who God is calling me to be?”📖 Scriptures discussed: Nehemiah 1–6, Matthew 6:33, Nehemiah 6:3If this episode encourages you, share it with a friend and tell us in the comments:What is one goal you’re praying about in this season?Subscribe to the HER Podcast for weekly conversations about faith, growth, purpose, encouragement, and becoming the woman God is calling you to be.Chapters:00:00 What Are You Pursuing?00:31 Continuing the FOCUS Series00:57 Are Your Goals Aligned With God?01:43 Productive Doesn’t Always Mean Purposeful02:07 What Nehemiah Teaches Us About Goals02:46 Prayer Before Planning03:13 Don’t Start With Hustle03:35 Turning Prayer Into Action03:58 What Happens When Opposition Comes04:16 “I Am Doing a Great Work”04:40 Staying Focused When Distractions Come05:02 Godly Goals Require More Than Desire05:22 When Good Goals Get Out of Order05:51 Seek First the Kingdom of God06:14 Putting God First Changes Your Direction06:37 When Meaningful Busyness Becomes a Distraction06:58 Questions Every Goal Needs to Answer07:21 Who Are You Becoming Along the Way?07:39 4 Ways to Refocus Your Goals07:46 #1 Ask Yourself Why08:13 #2 Put God Before the Plan08:33 #3 Start Small and Stay Faithful08:56 #4 Guard Your Focus09:20 Your Life Is Shaped by What You Pursue09:43 Goals, Faithfulness, Impact & Stewardship10:15 Next Week: Staying MotivatedKeywords:Christian goal setting, Christian goals, setting goals with God, Godly goals, goals that honor God, better goals with God, Biblical goal setting, Christian personal growth, Christian women podcast, HER Podcast, Kristin Sampson, focus on God, Christian motivation, Christian encouragement, Christian productivity, finding God’s purpose, God’s purpose for my life, Nehemiah Bible study, Nehemiah 6:3, I am doing a great work and cannot come down, Matthew 6:33, seek first the kingdom of God, faith based goal setting, spiritual goals, Christian priorities, faithfulness over success, purpose over productivity, Christian encouragement for women, women of faith, Bible study for women, Christian podcast for women, how to know God’s will, staying focused on God, overcoming distractions, Christian discipline, prayer before planning, faith and goals, Christian purpose, Biblical wisdom, personal growth with GodHashtags:#HERPodcast #ChristianWomen #ChristianPodcast #ChristianGoals #GoalSetting #GodsPurpose #WomenOfFaith #Nehemiah #SeekFirst #Faithfulness #ChristianEncouragement #FocusOnGod #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianMotivation #PurposeOverProductivity To watch on YouTube go to https://youtu.be/PkKdV5Pfhrs

    What Are You Pursuing? 4 Ways to Set Better Goals as a Christian Woman
  3. Sep 9

    When Life Feels Unfair: A Biblical Perspective That Changes Everything

    What do you do when life feels unfair, painful, or nothing like you expected? Sometimes the situation hasn’t changed—but changing your perspective can change how you walk through it. In this episode of HER Podcast, we continue the FOCUS Series by looking at one of Scripture’s clearest examples of biblical perspective: Joseph. Joseph was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, imprisoned, and forgotten. He did what was right—and life still got harder. Yet years later, Joseph was able to look back and say: “You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good.” — Genesis 50:20 Joseph didn’t pretend the pain wasn’t real. He didn’t call evil good. He simply learned to see his circumstances through a bigger lens: God was still working even when Joseph couldn’t see what He was doing. And that same truth matters for us. If you’re walking through disappointment, rejection, waiting, loss, misunderstanding, or a season that simply doesn’t make sense, this episode is a reminder that the chapter you’re living in right now is not the whole story. We’ll talk about: • Why pain can distort our perspective• What Joseph teaches us about trusting God in hard seasons• Why doing the right thing doesn’t always make life easier• The difference between biblical perspective and fake positivity• How to stop asking only “Why me?” and begin asking “What now?”• Why feelings are real—but aren’t always reliable interpreters of reality• How God can use difficult seasons to build endurance, trust, and character• Four practical ways to shift your perspective this week Just because you don’t see God working doesn’t mean He isn’t. You can be shaken without being destroyed.You can grieve without losing hope.You can hurt without becoming hardened.You can wait without giving up. If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a woman who may need this reminder today and subscribe as we continue walking through the FOCUS Series together. Next episode: GOALS — aligning our plans, desires, and future with God’s purpose. 00:00 Why Perspective Changes Everything00:35 The FOCUS Series: Perspective00:54 When Pain Narrows Your Vision02:19 Joseph’s Story Begins03:07 Doing Right—and Still Suffering03:52 What Joseph Did in the Waiting04:16 From the Pit to Leadership04:44 Joseph Faces the Brothers Who Betrayed Him05:11 “You Meant Evil, But God Meant It for Good”06:02 Biblical Perspective Is NOT Fake Positivity06:46 When the Moment Starts Defining the Story07:26 Building a Faith That Survives the Storm08:26 God Is Present in the Waiting08:50 Four Ways to Change Your Perspective09:15 #1 Pause Before You React09:38 #2 Replace “Why Me?” With “What Now?”10:01 #3 Stay Rooted in Truth10:26 #4 Look for Growth, Not Just Relief11:08 Just Because You Can’t See God Working…11:34 God Is Still Writing Your Story12:00 What’s Coming Next biblical perspective, Christian perspective, when life feels unfair, trusting God in hard times, God is still working, Joseph Bible story, Joseph Genesis 50:20, Genesis 50 20, faith during hard times, Christian encouragement for women, Christian women podcast, Christian podcast for women, trusting God when life is hard, how to trust God, God’s plan in difficult times, dealing with disappointment, faith and perspective, Christian motivation, biblical encouragement, women of faith, spiritual growth, hard seasons, finding hope in hard times, God’s purpose, Christian devotional, HER Podcast, FOCUS Series #BiblicalPerspective #ChristianWomen #HERPodcast

    When Life Feels Unfair: A Biblical Perspective That Changes Everything
  4. Jul 4

    You Can’t Fight Spiritual Battles on Empty | Scripture for Christian Women

    Feeling spiritually weak, distracted, or inconsistent in your Bible reading? In this episode of the HER Podcast, Kristin Sampson explains how Scripture strengthens Christian women, exposes the lies we believe, and prepares us to face temptation with truth. Using Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness from Matthew 4, Kristin shows why Jesus did not wait until the battle began to decide what was true—the Word of God was already within Him. When pressure comes, what has been filling our hearts is often what comes out. You cannot starve your soul and expect spiritual strength. You cannot neglect truth and expect stability. God’s Word fills us, steadies us, corrects our thinking, and teaches us to recognize the difference between biblical truth and the lies promoted by fear, emotion, comparison, and culture. Kristin also shares four practical ways to develop a consistent Bible-reading habit: • Make Scripture part of your routine • Start small and read intentionally • Write down what God’s Word is teaching you • Share biblical truth with someone else Consistency matters more than perfection. Spiritual growth often happens through the quiet faithfulness of opening the Bible again and again—even when you are busy, tired, distracted, or unmotivated. This episode is part of the FOCUS series, a journey designed to help women remain spiritually grounded in a noisy and demanding world. Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and subscribe to continue walking through the FOCUS journey with us. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to the FOCUS Series 00:27 Why Scripture Is Essential 01:41 Spiritual Strength Requires Spiritual Food 02:08 Jesus Faces Temptation in the Wilderness 03:02 Answering Temptation With God’s Word 03:55 What Comes Out When Pressure Hits 04:38 You Cannot Fight Spiritual Battles on Empty 05:24 The Lies Scripture Confronts 06:15 How God’s Word Corrects Our Thinking 06:41 Quiet Growth Through Daily Scripture 07:48 Four Ways to Build a Bible-Reading Habit 09:18 Developing a Hunger for God’s Word 09:43 Scripture Is Living, Active, and Personal 10:15 The Power of Quiet Faithfulness 10:39 Coming Next: Developing Biblical Perspective KEYWORDS: Bible study for women, Christian women podcast, power of Scripture, how to read the Bible consistently, spiritual growth, Bible reading habits, Matthew 4 temptation of Jesus, fight spiritual battles, God’s Word, biblical encouragement for women, Christian devotional, faith over feelings, renew your mind, daily Bible study, women of faith, HER Podcast, Kristin Sampson, FOCUS devotional series, Christian encouragement, Bible study podcast HASHTAGS: #BibleStudy #ChristianWomen #Scripture #SpiritualGrowth #BibleReading #GodsWord #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #HERPodcast #FocusOnGod

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Hope. Encouragement. Reflection. The H.E.R. Podcast is a faith-based space for Christian women seeking biblical wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights. Hosted by Kristin Sampson, each episode explores faith, family, marriage, personal growth, and balance. Through authentic conversations and guest interviews, this podcast uplifts and equips women to embrace their God-given purpose. Whether you’re a wife, mother, or seeking renewal, join us as we reflect, grow, and find hope. Subscribe today! These are available as videos also on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPh-OA