Simply Inspired

Marci Viland
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On Simply Inspired, Marci Viland shares uplifting messages about faith, resilience, purpose, and the courage to keep moving forward. Through relatable stories and encouraging insights, each episode reminds listeners that life’s most meaningful moments are often found in the small steps we take every day. Encouragement for the heart. Inspiration for everyday life, helping you discover that you are ABLE.

  1. Jun 24

    You Are Stronger Than You Think

    Have you ever looked at the season you are walking through and wondered if you have what it takes to keep going? Friend, this episode is for you. In this purely encouraging episode of Simply Inspired, Marci Viland brings a message straight to your heart — you are stronger than you think. Not stronger than you feel on your best day, but stronger than you think on your hardest day. Stronger than the moment you wanted to quit. Stronger than the season that tried to take you out. Marci walks through where your strength really comes from, why the quiet everyday moments are evidence of something powerful living inside of you, and what God's Word says about the strength available to you in every single season of your life — especially the hard ones. This is not a tough love episode. This is not a challenge episode. This is a full, unashamed, straight-to-your-soul encouragement episode. Come as you are. Leave knowing exactly how strong you really are. Why your track record for hard days is one hundred percent and what that means for where you are right nowThe real source of your strength and why it never runs outWhat strength actually looks like in the small, quiet, everyday moments of your lifeMarci's personal story of discovering strength in the middle of seasons she did not feel equipped forWhat to do when you feel like you are running out and the season is asking more than you haveA direct word of encouragement for anyone who has been pushing through something hard for a long timeWhy you are not at your limit — you are at your growth edgeIsaiah 40:29 — He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weakPhilippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ who strengthens meIsaiah 40:31 — But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faintEphesians 2:10 — For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to doYour track record for surviving hard days is one hundred percentYour strength comes from God which means it does not run out when you doStrength shows up in the small quiet moments — getting up again, choosing patience, showing up for others, trusting God when nothing makes senseThe seasons that stretch you are the seasons that build youYou are not at your limit — you are at your growth edgeWhat I thought would break me actually built meYou are God's handiwork — carefully crafted, intentionally made, created with purposeYou are stronger than you think and the world needs the version of you that knows itAfter listening, come find Marci on Instagram and drop the word STRONGER in her DMs — she reads every single one and wants to celebrate you personally. Instagram: @marciviland — www.instagram.com/marcivilandWebsite: www.marciviland.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/marcivilandThe ABLE Devotional by Marci Viland — a 30-day daily devotional built around the ABLE Method: Achieve, Believe, Lead, and Empower. A daily invitation to live fully, faithfully, and present. Coming soon at marciviland.com If Simply Inspired has ever encouraged you, made you feel seen, or given you something to hold onto — please take 30 seconds and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Search Simply Inspired, tap the stars, and write one sentence about what this show means to you. It is the single best way to help more people find this community and it means everything to Marci. Christian podcast for women, encouragement podcast, faith podcast, you are stronger than you think, Simply Inspired podcast, Marci Viland, strength in hard seasons, God gives strength, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 40:31, Christian encouragement, faith over fear, finding strength in God, women of faith podcast, Christian motivation, overcoming hard seasons, you are enough, purpose driven faith, ABLE Devotional, daily encouragement podcast, Christian women community

  2. Jun 17

    Anchored: How To Stop Letting The World's Noise Define You

    In this episode of Simply Inspired, Marci Viland tackles a topic pulled straight from her upcoming devotional: how to stop letting the world's noise become the voice inside your head. Marci unpacks the quiet, creeping lies so many of us carry — "I'm not doing enough," "I'm not far enough along," "I'm not what I'm supposed to be" — and walks through what God's truth actually says in response. Drawing from her own journey with Multiple Sclerosis, Marci shares how she learned to anchor herself in something steady when the noise around her diagnosis got loud, and offers five practical steps listeners can use this week to do the same: running a "noise audit" on daily inputs, replacing specific lies with specific Scripture, placing an anchor verse somewhere visible each morning, speaking truth out loud, and building moments of stillness into the day. This episode is for anyone who has been comparing their timeline to someone else's, measuring their worth against a highlight reel, or quietly believing they're behind. It's a reminder that an anchor doesn't stop the storm — it holds you steady inside of it. Key Scriptures referenced: Romans 12:2, John 8:32, Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 43:1, Ephesians 2:10 In this episode: Why the most damaging lies start as a whisper, not a shoutThe three specific lies most people carry without realizing itWhat it means to be "transformed by the renewing of your mind"Marci's personal story of anchoring her identity beyond her MS diagnosisA 5-step practical framework for anchoring yourself in truthConnect with Marci: Instagram: www.instagram.com/marcivilandWebsite: www.marciviland.com Christian podcast for women, anchored in God's truth, overcoming comparison faith, identity in Christ, Simply Inspired podcast, Marci Viland, faith and anxiety, Romans 12:2 podcast, renewing your mind Scripture, Christian encouragement podcast, stop comparing yourself to others, finding peace in God, Multiple Sclerosis faith journey, ABLE Devotional, daily Scripture for women, Christian self-worth podcast

  3. Jun 3

    16 Years, Honest Answers & a Lot of Laughs- Marriage Q&A with my Husband|Simply Inspired

    Sixteen years. That is a lot of mornings, a lot of dinners, a lot of laughter, and a lot of choosing each other again and again and again. To celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary, Marci Viland sits down with her husband for one of the most fun, honest, and heartfelt episodes Simply Inspired has ever recorded. They asked each other the questions — the funny ones, the sweet ones, the ones that caught them both a little off guard — and the result is a conversation that will make you laugh, make you feel something, and maybe make you want to go ask your own partner a few questions tonight. This is not a perfect-marriage episode. This is a real one. In this episode: 💍 The questions they asked each other — and the answers they didn't see coming 😂 The moments that had them both laughing (you'll know them when you hear them) 💗 The heartfelt reflections on 16 years of life, love, and showing up for each other 🎉 What they'd tell a newly married couple — and what they wish they'd known sooner 💑 Why they'd absolutely do it all over again Whether you're celebrating your own anniversary, in the early years of marriage, navigating a hard season, or love a good love story — this episode is for you. For more visit... www.marciviland.com/marciviland www.marciviland.com

  4. May 27

    Your Best Summer Starts NOW- Health, Family, and a Summer to Remember

    Summer is here nd friends, it is a gift. Not just a break from the school calendar. A genuine invitation to breathe deeper, move your body, nourish your family with the best food of the year, slow all the way down, and make the kind of memories you'll still be talking about in December. In this episode of Simply Inspired, Marci Viland brings you a full summer kickoff — your faith-anchored, practical, joy-filled game plan for making this your best summer yet. In this episode: 🌿 MOVE YOUR BODY — 7 outdoor workout ideas that make fitness feel like freedom, not a punishment (morning walks, family bike rides, swimming, hiking, evening strolls, and more) 🍓 EAT WELL — the best summer foods to nourish your body and your family, from farmer's market finds to simple grilled meals and hydration tips 👨FAMILY TIME — 7 intentional ideas for being fully present with the people you love most 🌅 SLOW DOWN ON PURPOSE — how to protect the unhurried moments where the real magic lives 📋 THE SUMMER BUCKET LIST — a full ready-to-use list across five categories to do together as a family Whether you have a jam-packed summer ahead or a quiet one, this episode is your permission slip to be fully present — phones down, heart open, eyes wide open to every ordinary extraordinary moment this season has to offer. You are ABLE — and your best summer? It starts right now. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST file:///C:/Users/marci/Downloads/Summer%20Bucket%20List.pdf FOLLOW on... INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/marciviland WEBSITE www.marciviland.com summer health tips, summer workout ideas, outdoor workouts for women, summer family activities, things to do with family in summer, summer bucket list ideas, healthy summer meals, summer foods, Christian women podcast, faith and rest, Psalm 23 rest, summer self care, how to slow down summer, Simply Inspired podcast, Marci Viland, MS and summer heat, summer mom podcast, summer mindfulness, intentional summer

  5. May 22

    Stop Keeping Your Impact Inside-The World Needs What You Have-Simply Inspired

    There is something inside you that the world needs. A gift. A story. A word. A kindness. A presence. Something that — if you let it out — could change the life of one person, or ten, or a thousand. And if you've been waiting until you feel ready, until you feel qualified, until your life looks a little more together — this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting. In this episode of Simply Inspired, Marci Viland gets honest about the one thing she believes is one of the greatest losses in the world: the gifts people carry their entire lives and never release. Not because they don't care. But because they don't think what they have is big enough, important enough, or polished enough to matter. Friend — it matters. YOU matter. And someone out there is waiting on the other side of your hesitation. In this episode:• Why you already have everything you need to make an impact — right now, exactly as you are • What Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 4:10, and Matthew 5:16 say about the gift inside you • The ripple effect of your kindness — and why it travels further than you will ever see • Where real impact actually lives (hint: it's not on a stage or a viral post) • 5 invitations to start letting your difference out this week• A personal word for anyone who has been sitting on something for far too long Impact is not a someday thing. It is a today thing. And the difference you were made to make? It's already inside you. Let it out. For more visit.. INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/marciviland WEBSITE www.marciviland.com how to make a difference, making an impact in others lives, how to help others, purpose driven life, living with purpose, using your gifts, Christian women podcast, faith and purpose, encouragement for women, how to use your gifts for God, making a difference in your community, ripple effect kindness, Ephesians 2:10 podcast, women of faith podcast, Simply Inspired, Marci Viland, MS warrior, chronic illness and purpose, everyday impact, serve others faith Christian women podcast, faith and purpose, using your gifts for God, Ephesians 2:10, women of faith, faith podcast for women, Simply Inspired podcast Marci Viland, Simply Inspired, MS warrior, chronic illness and purpose, YouAreAble encouragement for women, permission to start, everyday impact, ripple effect kindness, stop waiting to make a difference

  6. May 14

    The People Around You are Shaping You- Choose Your Rooms Wisely

    Not every room you're in right now is a room God designed for you. In this episode on the Simply Inspired Podcast, Marci Viland gets real about the power of environment and relationship — how the people and places we surround ourselves with are constantly, quietly shaping our confidence, our faith, our sense of self, and our direction in life. She covers the signs you might be in the wrong room, the difference between a room that drains you and one that fills you, why we keep forcing ourselves into places that were never built for us — and how to start moving toward the rooms and people that bring out your God-given best.  In this episode:• 6 signs you're in a room that is shrinking you• What Proverbs 13:20, 1 Corinthians 15:33, and Proverbs 27:17 say about your circle• A vivid side-by-side of what draining vs. life-giving rooms actually feel like• Why you were never made to force your way in — and what to do instead• 6 practical steps to audit your relationships and find your people  You were not made to survive rooms. You were made to thrive in them. For more visit... www.instagram.com/marciviland www.marciviland.com #toxic friendships #self improvement Christian #settingboundaries #Christian women #finding your people #bad influences #relationships #women's community podcast #iron sharpens iron #personal growth #encouragementpodcast #faith and relationships #mompodcast #Chritstianpodcast

  7. May 6

    The Worry Trap: How to Come Back to Today / The Life You Are Waiting For Is Already Happening

    If worry has been stealing your peace — your joy — your presence — this episode is for you. Today, Marci gets real about the worry trap so many of us fall into and what it truly costs us: the dinners we're physically at but mentally absent from, the bedtime snuggles we rush through, the ordinary Tuesday moments that are actually the whole story. Rooted in Scripture and deeply personal, this episode is an invitation to put down the fear of tomorrow and fully show up for today. In this episode, Marci covers: Why worry is exhausting — and why 85% of what we dread never actually happensThe hard truth about what worry really is at its core (hint: it's about control)What Jesus actually means in Matthew 6:34 — and why it's so much more than a gentle suggestionMarci's personal journey with MS and how a difficult diagnosis became one of her greatest teachers in learning to let go of tomorrowSix practical steps you can start using today to stop living in the future and come back to the presentWhy the people in front of you are not a backdrop to your story — they are your storyScriptures Referenced: Matthew 6:34Jeremiah 29:11Romans 8:28Philippians 4:13Key Takeaways: Worry is not preparation — it's the present paying interest on a future that may never comeGod already has your story written, and His plans for you are goodThe life you're waiting for is already happening — be HERE for itOpen hands. Willing heart. One step of faith at a time. That is enough.Connect with Marci:📸 Instagram: @marciviland🌐 Website: marciviland.com Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs it, leave a review, and tag Marci on Instagram — she loves hearing from you!

  8. Apr 29

    Do What's Best For You: No Jury. No Apologizing. No Shrinking.

    You made the right call for your family. So why do you feel guilty about it? Friend, this episode is your permission slip. Have you ever made a really good decision — a wise, prayed-over, right-for-your-family decision — and then immediately started second-guessing it because you were afraid of what someone else would think? Maybe you said no to something that was running you ragged. Maybe you protected your family's time, your marriage, your peace — and someone gave you a look. Or said something. Or you imagined they would, and that was enough to make you question everything. Friend, this episode is for you. Today on Simply Inspired, we're talking about doing what is genuinely BEST for you and your family — without over-explaining it, without apologizing for it, and without letting someone else's opinion shrink you back into a corner. Here's what we cover: The 3 biggest reasons we stop trusting our own good decisionsWhat Scripture says about whose approval actually matters (Galatians 1:10, Proverbs 3:5–6, Philippians 4:13)5 practical steps to move forward with confidence and peaceA personal story from Marci's 19+ years living with Multiple SclerosisA word of encouragement for whatever decision you're sitting with right nowHere's the truth I want you to carry this week: choosing what's best for your family is not selfish. It is stewardship. And you do not owe anyone an apology for being a good steward of the life and family God gave you. You are ABLE — one step at a time. Let's go! For more... www.marciviland.com www.instagram.com/marciviland faith podcast, Christian women, women's ministry, mom podcast, purpose driven life, MS warrior, resilience, fear of judgment, doing what's best, Marci Viland, Simply Inspired, faith over fear, Christian encouragement

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On Simply Inspired, Marci Viland shares uplifting messages about faith, resilience, purpose, and the courage to keep moving forward. Through relatable stories and encouraging insights, each episode reminds listeners that life’s most meaningful moments are often found in the small steps we take every day. Encouragement for the heart. Inspiration for everyday life, helping you discover that you are ABLE.

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  • Creator
    Marci Viland
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marci Viland
  • Show Website
    Simply Inspired