Wives Who War Podcast

Wives Who War
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Wives Who War Podcast equips wives to WAR—PRAY—for their husbands, not against them. Rooted in Ephesians 6:12, we remind wives that the real battle is spiritual—not flesh and blood. This podcast activates the authority of the Wife Who Wars: a woman who understands her identity, stands watch in prayer, and fights from alignment—not emotion. More than a podcast, this is a call to intercession, spiritual maturity, and Kingdom authority—where wives are refined, sharpened, and fortified to build marriages that honor God. This is where prayer becomes strategy. Strategy begins in prayer.

  1. 2d ago

    COMPLETION: Who Said It Was Finished? | When Being Tired Isn't the Same as Being Done

    Just because you're tired doesn't mean you're finished. And just because something is finished doesn't necessarily mean the assignment is complete. So who said it was finished? As we open November's theme of COMPLETION at A Seat at the Queen's Table, we're challenging the way we define what it means to be done. Using Genesis 2:2–3, we examine the difference between finishing a task and faithfully fulfilling what God has entrusted to us. Because completion isn't about checking boxes, meeting deadlines, or pushing ourselves to exhaustion. It's about discerning God's direction, stewarding our assignments, and recognizing when He's calling us to continue, rest, release, or surrender. And this conversation goes beyond the teaching! Through personal testimonies, honest reflection, and heartfelt encouragement, we're reminded that not every need is our assignment, not every delay is failure, and not every difficult season is ours to walk away from. This month's Heart Check begins with three questions: Am I defining completion by God's direction or my own expectations? Am I calling something finished simply because I'm tired, frustrated, or uncomfortable? Am I continuing to carry something without asking God whether it's still mine to carry? Completion isn't determined by how much we've done. It's determined by whether we've been faithful to what God assigned. 👑 Pull up your chair. There's still room at the Table. Scripture: Genesis 2:2–3 | Philippians 1:6 | James 1:4

    COMPLETION: Who Said It Was Finished? | When Being Tired Isn't the Same as Being Done

  2. 5d ago

    MATURITY: The Evidence Is in the Becoming

    Subtitle: Closing October. Preparing for Completion. We spent October talking about MATURITY. But as we gathered for our final Heart Share of the month, one question remained: What's the evidence? Not evidence that we've arrived or gotten everything right, but evidence that God's Word is taking root and changing how we live. In this closing conversation at A Seat at the Queen's Table, we reflect on the growth that doesn't always announce itself: the response that changes, the apology offered without an excuse, the argument we no longer need to win, and the willingness to recognize where God is still developing us. And as the Queens share their own reflections, we're reminded that becoming isn't just something we discuss at the Table. It's something we carry into our everyday lives. Grounded in Philippians 1:6, James 1:22–25, and James 1:19, we close October with gratitude for the work God has already done and turn toward November's theme: COMPLETION. Because maturity teaches us how to grow, and completion teaches us how to finish. The evidence isn't that we've arrived. It's that we're no longer standing where we once stood. 👑 Pull up your chair. There's still room at the Table.

    MATURITY: The Evidence Is in the Becoming

  3. Oct 26

    MATURITY: From Hearers to Doers

    MATURITY: From Hearers to Doers The Evidence Is in the Application A Seat at the Queen's Table | October 26, 2026 Wives, what happens when God shows us ourselves—and we walk away unchanged? This Monday at A Seat at the Queen's Table, our conversation about MATURITY brought us face-to-face with a truth we cannot afford to overlook: Maturity is accountability. And consistency is necessary. We can hear the Word, receive revelation, recognize where we need to grow, and still return to the very habits, responses, and patterns God has been calling us to surrender. But James 1 reminds us that hearing is not the same as doing. The Word is a mirror. And the question isn't simply whether we're willing to look into it. It's whether we're willing to respond to what God reveals. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and the honest sharing of women around the Table, we're reminded that spiritual maturity isn't measured by how much we know, how long we've been walking with God, or how well we can speak about transformation. It's revealed in what we do differently. In our reactions. In our relationships. In our obedience. In the choices we make when no one from the Table is watching. Because the purpose of sitting at the Table isn't simply to leave encouraged. It's to leave changed. Pull up your chair, Wife. The mirror has revealed what needs our attention. Now it's time to walk out what we've received. Scripture References: Romans 12:2 | James 1:22–25 | Philippians 3:12–14 October Theme: MATURITY A Seat at the Queen's Table — Where we don't just gather. We grow.

    MATURITY: From Hearers to Doers

  4. Oct 23

    MATURITY: The Mirror Doesn't Lie

    Growing Older Isn't the Same as Growing in God How mature are you, really? Not how old are you. Not how long have you been saved. Not how many years you've attended church, served in ministry, or known the Scriptures. But how much have you actually grown in God? In this episode of, A Seat at the Queen's Table, Lady Gwendolyn Holloway brought a Heart Share that challenged every woman to stop measuring spiritual maturity by age, experience, or outward appearances—and start examining the condition of her own heart. And she didn't begin by examining anybody else. She started with herself. “God, am I really all that I think I am?” Whew! Because that's where maturity begins. With the willingness to examine ourselves honestly before God. Drawing from Ephesians 4:14–15, Lady Gwendolyn reminded us that spiritual maturity is a lifelong process of becoming more like Christ. It's not about how many birthdays we've celebrated. It's about how deeply we rely on God, how faithfully we follow His Word, and how we respond when life puts our faith to the test. She walked us through ten characteristics of spiritual maturity, challenging us to examine our growth in leadership, integrity, humility, perseverance, wisdom, temperance, unconditional love, obedience, faith, and our willingness to live out what God requires. And here's where it got personal. Can we receive correction without becoming defensive? Can we hold our tongues when everything in us wants to respond? Can we love unconditionally when loving isn't easy? Can we trust God when His answer isn't immediate? Can we endure the testing of our faith without abandoning what we believe? Because spiritual maturity isn't simply knowing what the Word says. It's allowing the Word to change how we live. As the conversation unfolded, the women brought even more depth to the Table. We talked about the importance of extending grace to ourselves, recognizing that our physical and emotional experiences can affect how we respond, and understanding that wisdom sometimes means knowing when to seek help. We also wrestled with obedience, discernment, patience, and the importance of hearing God's instructions without allowing distractions to pull us away from our assignment. And then the conversation returned to something we couldn't ignore. The mirror. What happens when we stop looking at everybody else's shortcomings and allow God to show us our own? Are we growing in the areas where we struggled last year? Are we responding differently? Are we becoming more loving, more patient, more obedient, and more willing to be corrected? Or have we simply gotten older while remaining spiritually unchanged? Lady Gwendolyn reminded us that this examination must begin at home—in our own hearts. And the Table agreed: spiritual inventory cannot be something we do once and put away. Maturity requires a continual willingness to be examined, corrected, and transformed by God. So, Wife, here's your invitation. Get the mirror. Not to condemn yourself. Not to compare yourself with another woman. But to ask God to reveal the places where there's still room to grow. “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10 (KJV) Because growing older is inevitable. But growing in God requires intention, surrender, and a heart willing to change. And we're still growing. Pull up your chair. There's room for you at the Table. October Theme: MATURITY Scripture Foundations: Ephesians 4:14–15 | Psalm 51:10–11 | James 1:2–5 | Proverbs 4:7 | Romans 12:3 | 1 Samuel 15:22

    MATURITY: The Mirror Doesn't Lie

  5. Oct 19

    MATURITY: Beholding Is Becoming

    From Glory to Glory, One Surrender at a Time Heart Share with Tre' Burks | A Seat at the Queen's Table | Wives Who War What are you beholding? Your circumstances? Your shortcomings? Your past? The things you cannot control? Or are you beholding Christ? This Monday at the Queen's Table, Tre' Burks brought a powerful revelation from 2 Corinthians 3:18 that challenged us to examine not only who we're becoming, but where we've fixed our gaze. “Beholding is becoming.” Because what we continually focus on has a way of shaping what we reflect. Tre' reminded us that spiritual maturity isn't about performing Christianity, perfecting our outward appearance, or trying harder to make ourselves acceptable to God. It's about coming before Him unveiled. No masks. No hiding. No pretending we've figured everything out. Just our authentic selves, surrendered before the One who has the power to transform us. And here's the revelation: Transformation is not behavior modification. It is the inward work of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Paul's words about moving from glory to glory, Tre' explained that spiritual transformation is an ongoing process. Like a butterfly undergoing metamorphosis, God is doing work within us that cannot be rushed or manufactured through human effort. Our responsibility is to keep showing up, keep surrendering, and keep beholding Christ. But what happens when we've surrendered something to God, only to reach back for the steering wheel? Tre' spoke candidly about the struggle to relinquish control and the daily decision to trust God with outcomes we cannot predict. Surrender isn't simply something we did yesterday. It's a posture we must continue choosing today. And then the Table began to build! Tee challenged us to put on “God-colored glasses”—to shift our perspective and begin seeing ourselves and our circumstances through God's eyes rather than our own insecurities and limitations. We were reminded that maturity isn't measured by how well we hold everything together, but by our willingness to surrender it all to God. And a powerful truth emerged: We are not becoming more like Christ by staring at everything that's wrong with us. We are transformed as we behold the One who is right, holy, faithful, and able. The conversation became even more personal as Tre' encouraged us to acknowledge the struggles we're carrying today—the ones we've named and the ones we may not yet have recognized. Because sometimes the first step toward surrender is being willing to admit: “Lord, I need Your help with this.” And through it all, the women surrounded one another with prayer, encouragement, and the reminder that God's hand is not too short to save, nor His ear too heavy to hear. As we continue our October journey through MATURITY, we're discovering that becoming is not a destination we reach in this lifetime. It is a daily pursuit of Christ, an ongoing surrender, and a transformation that continues as we behold Him. “I will not have become until I have beholded Him. Face to face.” So, Wife, here's your invitation: Take off the mask. Release the steering wheel. Shift your gaze. And bring your unveiled self before the Lord. Because what you behold matters. Who you're becoming matters. And the One doing the transforming matters most. We're going from faith to faith, from glory to glory. And we're not finished becoming. Pull up your chair. There's still room at the Table. October Theme: MATURITY Scripture Foundations: 2 Corinthians 3:18 | 2 Corinthians 3:12–17 | Isaiah 59:1 | Philippians 3:12–14 | Colossians 3:12–15

    MATURITY: Beholding Is Becoming

  6. Oct 16

    MATURITY: Poise Under Pressure

    When the Weight Is Heavy, but His Glory Is Greater A Heart Share with the Women of the Queen's Table | Wives Who War What happens when the weight of life becomes so heavy that even the strongest among us struggle to keep going? Sometimes, before the teaching begins, God has already prepared the Table for ministry. This Friday, the women of the Queen's Table came together carrying real burdens—exhaustion, uncertainty, difficult decisions, personal battles, and the weight of responsibilities that don't stop simply because we're tired. And what unfolded was more than a conversation. There was transparency. There were tears. There was worship, prayer, encouragement, and a powerful reminder that we do not have to walk through life's valleys alone. “We are at a TIPPING point!” “The water is troubled. If you have need, ASK.” As the women began encouraging one another, we were reminded that spiritual maturity isn't about pretending everything is fine. It's about knowing where to turn when everything isn't. We talked about changing our perspective, remembering God's promises, renewing our minds, and refusing to surrender to the weight of our circumstances. Identify the lies. Renew your mind with Scripture. Surrender the outcome. And then came the reminder: “Going through is making us!” As the conversation continued, Tee Bowen introduced a powerful perspective on POISE—the confident composure and steadiness that allow us to remain grounded even when life is pressing us from every direction. Poise is more than how we appear on the outside. It's how we carry ourselves when the pressure is real. And the revelation grew deeper. “There is a way to stand under it all.” “There's a weight but there is also a balance, the Holy Spirit. Our weight of Glory.” The weight of what we're carrying may be real, but it is not greater than the God who carries us. Through Scripture, personal testimonies, and the collective encouragement of the Table, we were reminded to keep our heads lifted, remain in the race, and trust the Lord who has promised never to leave or forsake us. Don't pitch your tent in the valley. Don't throw in the towel. Stay in the ship. And whatever you do, don't stop trusting God. Because maturity doesn't mean we never become weary, overwhelmed, or afraid. It means we're learning to respond differently when those moments come. We're learning to ask for help. To receive encouragement. To govern our spirits. To stand on God's Word. And to allow the Holy Spirit to steady us when life threatens to knock us off balance. This is what spiritual maturity looks like beyond the teaching. This is maturity being lived out right before our eyes. So, Wife, whatever you're carrying today, remember: The weight is real. The pressure is real. But His glory is greater. Lift your head. Find your footing. And ask the Lord to help you poise yourself under pressure. Pull up your chair. There's still room at the Table. October Theme: MATURITY Scripture Foundations: Psalm 23 | Psalm 24 | Proverbs 16:32 | 1 Peter 4:12 | 2 Corinthians 4:8–10 | 2 Corinthians 4:17 | Philippians 3:12–14 | Mark 4:35–41 | Deuteronomy 31:6

    MATURITY: Poise Under Pressure

  7. Oct 12

    MATURITY: Developed Before Deployment

    Heart Share with Veleta Whitfield | A Seat at the Queen's Table | Wives Who War We've been fed. We've been taught. We've been equipped. Now what are we going to do with what we've received? At the Queen's Table, Veleta Whitfield brought a timely challenge: “We need to go from receiving, now we need to respond.” Drawing from Hebrews 5:11–14, Veleta reminded us that spiritual maturity requires moving beyond the milk of basic instruction into the solid food of practiced faith. It's not enough to know the Word. We must live it. And after months of alignment, stewardship, discernment, authority, obedience, covenant, rest, faithfulness, and transition, there's an expectation that something in us has changed. “God develops us before He deploys us.” Veleta described this year as spiritual boot camp—a season of preparation that equips us to serve God in our homes, marriages, workplaces, and communities. But this wasn't just a lesson about preparation. It was a testimony of perseverance. Veleta shared how navigating a cancer recurrence has deepened her dependence on God, challenged her faith, and revealed the maturity developed through previous seasons. Her testimony reminded us that spiritual growth doesn't eliminate difficult circumstances. It changes how we walk through them. And then the Table began to speak! We talked about spiritual muscle memory, pruning, emotional maturity, keeping our oil lamps full, and recognizing that every stage of growth carries purpose. “Clay has no say!” “God wastes nothing!” “Every stage has a purpose for your life.” Then the conversation moved into a powerful declaration that carried us through the remainder of our time together: HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT. Sufficient for the diagnosis. Sufficient for the uncertainty. Sufficient for the marriage, the family, the grief, the disappointment, and the responsibilities we carry. Because maturity doesn't mean we possess the strength for everything ahead of us. It means we've learned to depend on the God whose strength is made perfect in our weakness. We have not arrived. But we are growing, and what God has developed in us is meant to be lived out. So, here's the question: Are you simply receiving the Word, or are you responding to what God has already taught you? Pull up your chair. There's still room at the Table. October Theme: MATURITY Scripture Foundations: Hebrews 5:11–14 | Ephesians 4:13–16 | James 1:2–4 | Philippians 3:12–15 | 2 Corinthians 12:9 | Hebrews 4:16

    MATURITY: Developed Before Deployment

  8. Oct 9

    MATURITY: Growing Beyond What Used to Move Me

    Heart Share with Takeia Watts | A Seat at the Queen's Table | Wives Who War How long have you been married? How long have you been saved? How many years have you been walking with God? Now here's the real question: How much have you grown? At the Queen's Table, Takeia Watts challenged us to examine the difference between experience and maturity. Because years of marriage don't automatically produce wisdom, time in church doesn't guarantee spiritual growth, and knowing Scripture doesn't mean we're living it. Maturity is growing beyond what used to move us. Drawing from Ephesians 4:13–15, Takeia walked us through the lessons God has been teaching us all year—from stewardship and discernment to obedience, covenant, rest, faithfulness, and transition. Each lesson has been preparing us for this moment: moving from spiritual growth into spiritual stability. We talked about emotional discipline, accountability, humility, wise communication, and the courage to confront patterns that have followed us from one season into another. And the Table didn't hold back! “Authority without humility can become control.” “Being needed is not the same as being assigned.” “A mature wife doesn't lose her voice. She learns how to use it wisely.” And one reminder every wife needs to hear: “Your husband is NOT your enemy!” Sometimes the greatest battle isn't happening around us. It's happening within us—in our reactions, our pride, our unhealed places, and our unwillingness to release what God has been asking us to outgrow. Because maturity doesn't mean we no longer feel deeply. It means our feelings no longer have to govern our responses. “Maturity is not the disappearance of strength. It is strength that has learned discipline.” This conversation invites every wife to examine the fruit of her life, embrace correction, and allow the Holy Spirit to develop the woman God is calling her to become. We're not just counting years. We're growing up in Christ. October Theme: MATURITY Scripture foundations: Ephesians 4:13–15 | Hebrews 5:14 | Proverbs 15:1 | Galatians 5:22–23 | 1 Corinthians 13:11

    MATURITY: Growing Beyond What Used to Move Me
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Wives Who War Podcast equips wives to WAR—PRAY—for their husbands, not against them. Rooted in Ephesians 6:12, we remind wives that the real battle is spiritual—not flesh and blood. This podcast activates the authority of the Wife Who Wars: a woman who understands her identity, stands watch in prayer, and fights from alignment—not emotion. More than a podcast, this is a call to intercession, spiritual maturity, and Kingdom authority—where wives are refined, sharpened, and fortified to build marriages that honor God. This is where prayer becomes strategy. Strategy begins in prayer.

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  • Creator
    Wives Who War
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    349
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