The Wake Up My Daughters Podcast

Kathy Lindberg
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The Wake Up My Daughters Podcast is a Scripture-based podcast for Christian women growing in daily discipleship with Jesus through consistent engagement with God’s Word. If you are a Christian woman over 50 who has felt spiritually dry, distracted, or quietly stuck in complacency, you are not alone. This podcast is designed to help you renew your mind, deepen your walk with Christ, and be formed through Scripture in a steady, practical rhythm with God. Each week features Scripture-based teaching and guided reflection to help you engage God’s Word more deeply and be transformed by it. Select episodes also include original Scripture songs to help you hide His Word in your heart. You’ll be encouraged to open your Bible, strengthen your spiritual roots, and walk in the purpose God is shaping in you. You were never meant to walk this journey alone. And it is never too late to be awakened, renewed, and transformed by the Word of God. Let’s wake up—and walk it out together.

  1. The Come to Me Challenge: Day 2 — What Sabbath Is (and Isn’t)

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    The Come to Me Challenge: Day 2 — What Sabbath Is (and Isn’t)

    Episode Description Welcome to Day 2 of Come to Me: A 7-Day Invitation to Sabbath Rest. Yesterday, we named our weariness and invited Jesus into the places we carry too much. Today, we slow down a little more—unlearning misconceptions and reframing what Sabbath really is. For many of us, Sabbath can feel heavy, legalistic, or simply out of reach. We might think it’s a perfect day we can’t have, a quiet we can’t achieve, or a spiritual ideal meant for someone else. But Jesus gently redefines it: Sabbath was made for you—not to test your devotion, but to restore your soul. In this episode, we explore Jesus’ invitation to Sabbath rest, release the pressure of striving, and begin to experience rest as a gift rather than a goal. Scripture Focus Mark 2:27 — “Then He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.’” Examples from the Gospels — Jesus’ own practice of withdrawing to quiet, restful places These passages remind us that rest is not earned or performed—it is received, led by Jesus’ gentle care. In This Episode, You’ll Experience A reflective opening to pause and notice the weight of false expectationsScripture reading on the gift of SabbathTeaching on common misconceptions about Sabbath and how to release themBiblical insight from Jesus’ life of intentional pausesGuided reflection questions to help you respond personallyA short, actionable practice for receiving Sabbath today Reflection Questions Sit with these questions during or after the episode: What have I believed about rest that makes it feel irresponsible or selfish?Where have I equated my worth with my productivity—even spiritually? Today’s Takeaway Sabbath isn’t about collapse or performance—it’s intentional rest that says: “God is God, and I trust Him enough to stop.” Receiving Sabbath reminds us that our worth is already secure in Him. Short Action Choose one way today to receive rest instead of earning it: Pause before your next task and whisper, “Thank You, God, that I don’t have to prove myself.”Stop one activity earlier as an act of trust.Sit quietly for a few minutes—not to produce or study, but simply to be with Jesus.Even small pauses count. Sabbath isn’t measured by length or perfection—it’s measured by presence. Next Steps Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next episodeLeave a review to help other women find the showVisit the show notes or WateredBytheWord.com for reflection prompts, resources, and community Closing Encouragement Today, you began releasing false expectations and receiving Sabbath as a gift. Your worth isn’t tied to what you do or how busy you are—you are God’s beloved daughter, fully known, fully loved, and fully enough. Let God’s gentle care restore you, refresh your soul, and remind you that Sabbath is a gift to receive, not earn. Tomorrow, we’ll practice trusting God enough to stop, stepping further into your true identity as His beloved. Let’s wake up, receive His rest, and walk it out—together. Next Steps 🌿 Begin building a simple daily rhythm in God’s Word: From Busy to Rooted Resources 🤍 Looking for deeper discipleship and community? Join the Watered By the Word Community ✉️ Receive devotionals, scripture encouragement, and ministry updates: Join the Email List

    6 min
  2. The Come to Me Challenge: Day 1 — Why We Are Weary

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    The Come to Me Challenge: Day 1 — Why We Are Weary

    Episode Description Welcome to the first day of our 7-day journey, Come to Me: A 7-Day Invitation to Sabbath Rest. This week, we slow down together. We pause. We listen. And we begin learning what it actually means to live from a place of rest—not just long for it. In this episode, we explore weariness—why it happens, how it shows up in body, soul, and spirit, and how God meets us in the midst of it. Like Elijah in 1 Kings 19, even when we’ve been faithful and victorious, exhaustion can weigh us down. But God doesn’t scold us for our weariness; He meets us with care, rest, and restoration. My prayer is that by the end of this episode, you feel gently reminded that your rest matters, your heart is known, and Jesus invites you into His yoke—easy, light, and life-giving. Scripture Focus Matthew 11:28–30 — Jesus’ invitation to the weary “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” 1 Kings 19:4–8 — Elijah’s exhaustion and God’s care These passages remind us that rest begins with coming to Jesus, not with doing more. God meets us first in our weariness. In This Episode, You’ll Experience A slow, reflective opening to notice your weariness and reset your heartScripture reading that reminds us God meets us where we areTeaching on how God responds to exhaustion with care and restorationStorytelling from Elijah’s journey in 1 Kings 19Guided reflection questions to help you respond personallyA short action step to pause and invite God’s presence into your weariness Reflection Questions Take a moment to sit with these questions—during the episode or afterward: Where do I feel weary—in body, soul, or spirit?What burdens am I carrying that Jesus never asked me to carry alone?How might pausing and noticing my weariness change the way I come to Him today? Today’s Takeaway Jesus meets our weariness with care, not correction. Coming to Him—even in small, intentional pauses—is the first step toward rest. You are fully known, fully loved, and fully enough. Short Action Choose one intentional act of stopping today: Sit quietly with Jesus for 15 minutesRelease a burden in prayerSay aloud: “Jesus, I am weary, and I am coming to You.” Next Steps Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode in this seriesLeave a review to help other women find the showVisit the show notes or WateredBytheWord.com for reflection prompts, resources, and community Closing Encouragement You were made for more than carrying it all on your own. Today, you’ve taken the first step toward Sabbath rest by noticing your weariness and bringing it to Jesus. Let’s wake up, pause, and walk in His care—together. Next Steps 🌿 Begin building a simple daily rhythm in God’s Word: From Busy to Rooted Resources 🤍 Looking for deeper discipleship and community? Join the Watered By the Word Community ✉️ Receive devotionals, scripture encouragement, and ministry updates: Join the Email List

    5 min
  3. The Come to Me Challenge: A 7-Day Invitation to Sabbath Rest

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    The Come to Me Challenge: A 7-Day Invitation to Sabbath Rest

    Have you been carrying so much, and somewhere along the way, your heart has grown weary? Still believing, still showing up, but deep down… longing for true rest? Longing for Sabbath? This trailer episode invites you into something intentional, restorative, and gentle: Come to Me: A 7-Day Invitation to Sabbath Rest. Beginning Monday, June 15, join us for a short daily audio challenge where each episode is anchored in Scripture, includes a reflection prompt, one simple step to walk out, and an invitation to pause, trust, and be renewed in Him. What You’ll Explore: Recognizing weariness and God’s gift of restReleasing burdens and surrendering controlLearning from the Teacher, JesusEmbracing His gentle carePracticing intentional pauses in your dayProtecting rest from drift and guiltAbiding in Christ so Sabbath becomes a way of lifeThis series isn’t about doing more, checking boxes, or performing better. It’s about coming to Jesus with everything you carry—your weariness, worries, and longings—and letting Him meet you where you are. How to Participate: No sign-ups. No extra schedules. Just show up, press play, and meet God in the space He’s preparing for you. CTA / Resources: For reflection prompts, guidance, and tools to deepen your Sabbath practice, visit WateredBytheWord.com. Explore the community and resources that help you rest, be renewed, and walk in Christ daily. Let’s come to Him…and walk it out together. Next Steps 🌿 Begin building a simple daily rhythm in God’s Word: From Busy to Rooted Resources 🤍 Looking for deeper discipleship and community? Join the Watered By the Word Community ✉️ Receive devotionals, scripture encouragement, and ministry updates: Join the Email List

    2 min
  4. A 7-Day Return from Drift – Staying Awake

    May 11

    A 7-Day Return from Drift – Staying Awake

    Episode Summary: In this reflective follow-up episode, we pause to integrate the journey of the Wake Up, My Daughters: A 7-Day Return from Drift challenge. Whether you completed the challenge, joined in partway, or are just stepping into the conversation, this episode offers encouragement to stay awake, remain attentive, and let God’s stirring in your heart take root. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Gentle reminders that returning to God is about responsiveness, not perfectionHow to normalize ongoing drift without shame or discouragementTeaching on abiding as a daily way of life and the key to lasting spiritual awakeningInvitation to reflect and let God’s Word settle in your heartResources for continuing the journey, including the Companion Guide and Watered By the Word communityA preview of the upcoming June challenge centered on Matthew 11Scripture Focus: “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and you will find rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Reflection Prompt: Take a few quiet moments to ask: What has God been stirring in my heart this past week?Where can I intentionally return to Him today, even in ordinary moments?How can I allow His Word and His presence to take root without rushing past it?Action Step: Revisit the Wake Up, My Daughters Companion Guide at your own pace: https://wateredbytheword.com/return/https://wateredbytheword.com/join/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=season3Choose one small moment today to abide in Jesus: pause, pray, reflect on a verse, or simply notice His presence in an ordinary taskConsider joining Watered By the Word for ongoing encouragement and community in walking awake with GodEncouragement for the Journey: Drift will try to return—not as failure, but as a natural part of life. Staying awake is not about intensity or perfection. It’s about responsiveness, attentiveness, and abiding in Christ day by day. Connect & Share: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need a gentle reminder to stay awake and remain in Christ. Let’s wake up and walk it out—together. Next Steps 🌿 Begin building a simple daily rhythm in God’s Word: From Busy to Rooted Resources 🤍 Looking for deeper discipleship and community? Join the Watered By the Word Community ✉️ Receive devotionals, scripture encouragement, and ministry updates: Join the Email List

    4 min

  5. May 10

    A 7-Day Return from Drift – Day 7: Abide and Bear Fruit

    On Day 7 of Wake Up, My Daughters: A 7-Day Return from Drift, we step into abiding. Using John 15:5–7, we explore how staying connected to Jesus—the true vine—is the key to bearing lasting spiritual fruit. Today isn’t about striving or doing more; it’s about remaining, listening, and letting God’s life flow through us. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Anchor Scripture reading from John 15:5–7Teaching on abiding as the antidote to spiritual driftA Scripture song to help God’s Word settle into your heartGuided prayer and reflection for carrying abiding into daily lifeInvitation to revisit the journey with a companion guideScripture Focus: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers…If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” — John 15:5–7 Reflection Prompt: Take a moment to ask yourself: Where in my day am I relying on my own strength instead of remaining in Christ?How can I practice abiding in ordinary tasks, conversations, and responsibilities today?Action Step: Today, choose one way to remain connected to Jesus: Pause and listen to His Word through the scripture songPray quietly, inviting Him to guide your thoughts, actions, and decisionsLet one verse of Scripture guide your choices or responses throughout the dayResources & Community: Continue your journey with the Wake Up, My Daughters: Companion Guide, which includes all seven days, Scripture passages, reflection questions, and action steps: https://wateredbytheword.com/return  Engage with a supportive community of women at Watered By the Word, where encouragement and tools help you walk awake and remain in Christ. Series Wrap-Up: Over these seven days, you’ve been invited to: Notice spiritual driftSoften your heartRe-engage with GodGuard your mind and heartAbide fully in ChristThis journey is not an ending—it’s a beginning. Come back to these Scriptures, this song, and this rhythm whenever you need to reconnect and bear fruit that lasts. Connect & Share: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need to wake up and return to Christ. Let’s wake up and walk it out—together. Next Steps 🌿 Begin building a simple daily rhythm in God’s Word: From Busy to Rooted Resources 🤍 Looking for deeper discipleship and community? Join the Watered By the Word Community ✉️ Receive devotionals, scripture encouragement, and ministry updates: Join the Email List

    8 min
  6. A 7-Day Return from Drift – Day 6: Being Transformed, Not Conformed

    May 9

    A 7-Day Return from Drift – Day 6: Being Transformed, Not Conformed

    On Day 6 of Wake Up, My Daughters: A 7-Day Return from Drift, we focus on transformation. Using Romans 12:2, we explore how drift quietly shapes our thoughts, desires, and decisions—and how God calls us to intentionally renew our minds. Transformation is not passive; it requires awareness, openness, and small, deliberate steps to allow God to shape our thinking and daily choices. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Anchor Scripture reading from Romans 12:2How conformity to the world quietly leads to spiritual driftPractical ways to invite God’s renewal into your mind, heart, and daily responsesGuided reflection to notice where you may be conforming instead of being transformedShort, intentional action steps to renew your mind todayScripture Focus: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” — Romans 12:2 Reflection Prompt: Take a moment to ask yourself: In what areas of my life am I still conforming to the world instead of allowing God to transform my heart and mind?Where can I invite Him to renew my thoughts, choices, or reactions today?Action Step: Today, choose one small, intentional moment to interrupt drift and invite renewal: Replace one anxious or negative thought with a Scripture truthTurn off background noise—music, news, social media—and sit quietly with God for five minutesWrite down one way your thinking needs to realign with God’s truth and pray over itResources & Community: Join other women on this journey at Watered By the Word, where reflection prompts, practical tips, and encouragement are available: WateredBytheWord.com Next Episode: Tomorrow, we’ll step into Day 7 – Living Abiding Sabbath, exploring how to live fully awake in Christ and let rest and renewal flow naturally from our connection with Him. Connect & Share: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs a gentle reminder to allow God’s transformation. Let’s wake up and walk it out—together. Next Steps 🌿 Begin building a simple daily rhythm in God’s Word: From Busy to Rooted Resources 🤍 Looking for deeper discipleship and community? Join the Watered By the Word Community ✉️ Receive devotionals, scripture encouragement, and ministry updates: Join the Email List

    4 min
  7. A 7-Day Return from Drift – Day 5: Returning With Attentive Hearts

    May 8

    A 7-Day Return from Drift – Day 5: Returning With Attentive Hearts

    On Day 5 of Wake Up, My Daughters: A 7-Day Return from Drift, we focus on returning with intention—choosing hearts that are fully present with God. Using Deuteronomy 6:4–8, we explore what it looks like to cultivate attentiveness to God throughout daily life, not just in formal devotion, and how embedding His Word in ordinary rhythms keeps our hearts from drifting. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Anchor Scripture reading from Deuteronomy 6:4–8How drift happens when God’s Word becomes secondary or optionalPractical ways to weave Scripture into your daily life—morning, evening, and in ordinary tasksGuided reflection to notice where attention to God has lapsedShort, actionable steps to return to wholehearted devotion todayScripture Focus: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.” — Deuteronomy 6:4–8 Reflection Prompt: Take a moment to consider: Where has God’s Word become secondary in my daily rhythms?How can I bring Scripture back into the ordinary moments of my day?Action Step: Today, choose one intentional way to keep God’s Word before you: Write a verse on a card and place it where you’ll see it oftenSpeak Scripture aloud during routine tasks—driving, folding laundry, preparing mealsBegin and end your day by intentionally acknowledging God with a short prayerResources & Community: Connect with other women on this journey at Watered By the Word, where you’ll find reflection prompts, practical tips, and encouragement: WateredBytheWord.com Next Episode: Tomorrow, we’ll explore Day 6 – Renewing Our Minds, focusing on practical ways to break old patterns, guard your heart, and replace drift with attentiveness to God’s truth. Connect & Share: If today’s episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who might need this gentle invitation to return to God with a fully attentive heart. Let’s wake up and walk it out—together. Next Steps 🌿 Begin building a simple daily rhythm in God’s Word: From Busy to Rooted Resources 🤍 Looking for deeper discipleship and community? Join the Watered By the Word Community ✉️ Receive devotionals, scripture encouragement, and ministry updates: Join the Email List

    4 min
  8. A 7-Day Return from Drift – Day 4: Guarding Your Heart

    May 7

    A 7-Day Return from Drift – Day 4: Guarding Your Heart

    On Day 4 of Wake Up, My Daughters: A 7-Day Return from Drift, we focus on guarding our hearts. Spiritual drift and lukewarm faith don’t stop on their own—they can slowly lead to unbelief if left unaddressed. Using Hebrews 3:12–13and the example of the Israelites in the wilderness, we explore how hearts grow dull and how God calls us to stay alert, remain tender, and encourage one another daily. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Biblical insight from the Israelites’ wandering in the wilderness (Hebrews 3:7–19)Anchor Scripture reading from Hebrews 3:12–13How unbelief and drift can creep in quietly through doubt, routine, or distractionGuided reflection to examine where your heart might be hardeningA practical, short action step to guard your heart todayScripture Focus: “See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” — Hebrews 3:12–13 Reflection Prompt: Take a moment to consider: Where in my life might doubt or distraction be hardening my heart toward God?How can I take small, intentional steps today to stay tender and attentive to Him?Action Step: Today, choose one intentional moment to guard your heart: Read a favorite Scripture slowly and ask God to speak to your heartPause, reflect, or pray in response to what He reveals  Even a single, focused act softens your heart and keeps you walking in faith.Resources & Community: Connect with a supportive community of women at Watered By the Word. Find reflection prompts, practical tips, and encouragement here: WateredBytheWord.com Next Episode: Tomorrow, we’ll explore Day 5 – Recognizing and Returning from Lukewarm Drift, helping us notice where hearts have grown comfortable and take intentional steps back to wholehearted devotion. Connect & Share: If today’s episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who might need this gentle invitation to guard her heart. Let’s wake up and walk it out—together. Next Steps 🌿 Begin building a simple daily rhythm in God’s Word: From Busy to Rooted Resources 🤍 Looking for deeper discipleship and community? Join the Watered By the Word Community ✉️ Receive devotionals, scripture encouragement, and ministry updates: Join the Email List

    3 min
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The Wake Up My Daughters Podcast is a Scripture-based podcast for Christian women growing in daily discipleship with Jesus through consistent engagement with God’s Word. If you are a Christian woman over 50 who has felt spiritually dry, distracted, or quietly stuck in complacency, you are not alone. This podcast is designed to help you renew your mind, deepen your walk with Christ, and be formed through Scripture in a steady, practical rhythm with God. Each week features Scripture-based teaching and guided reflection to help you engage God’s Word more deeply and be transformed by it. Select episodes also include original Scripture songs to help you hide His Word in your heart. You’ll be encouraged to open your Bible, strengthen your spiritual roots, and walk in the purpose God is shaping in you. You were never meant to walk this journey alone. And it is never too late to be awakened, renewed, and transformed by the Word of God. Let’s wake up—and walk it out together.

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  • Creator
    Kathy Lindberg
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Wake Up My Daughters Podcast
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