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. 6H AGO

    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

    25 min

  2. 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!

    32 min

  3. 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

    22 min

  4. APR 22

    Do It NOW (Before Life Moves Without You) How to be present while handling real life

    In this episode of Simply Inspired, we’re talking about the power of doing it now, not in a rushed or reckless way, but in a deeply intentional one. It’s easy to get caught up in responsibilities, routines, and the pace of everyday life, but what if you could live fully within the life you already have? This episode will remind you to be present, to stop putting off what matters, and to start engaging with your life in real time because the moments you’re in right now are the ones that shape everything. You don’t need to change everything.You just need to start showing up differently. For more visit... www.instagram.com/marciviland www.marciviland.com

    14 min

  5. APR 15

    The CEO Mindset: Run Your Life Like it Matters, Because it Does

    What if you stopped waiting for life to happen to you… and started leading it? In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be the CEO of your own life. Not in a pressure-filled, “have it all together” kind of way, but in a grounded, honest, faith-led way where you take ownership, make intentional decisions, and lead your life with purpose. No matter your season, busy mom, student, in a transition, feeling stuck, or ready for more...this episode will give you the mindset shifts and simple tools to step into leadership over your own life. Because the truth is… no one else is coming to run it for you.And the good news? You are more capable than you think. For more visit... www.instagram.com/marciviland www.marciviland.com

    14 min

  6. APR 8

    Living Your Faith Out Loud with Matthew Badal

    In this inspiring interview, high school senior Matthew Badal shares his journey of faith, leadership, and impact through his student-led outreach at school. Discover how courage and purpose can create ripple effects of positive change, especially among youth. This episode is a reminder that your life can make a difference right where you are! For more from Simply Inspired visit... www.instagram.com/marciviland

    20 min

  7. APR 1

    You're Not Stuck...You're Playing Small

    Have you ever felt like you’re meant for more… but you keep holding yourself back? Not in a big, obvious way, but in the quiet moments where you hesitate, overthink, or choose what’s safe instead of what’s possible. In this episode, we’re having an honest and heart-centered conversation about the subtle ways we play small in our lives and why it’s not because you lack ability, but because stepping into more requires being seen, stretching, and trusting yourself in a new way. We’ll walk through the hidden signs you might be holding back, the real reason it feels so hard to step forward, and simple, doable ways to start living bigger without overwhelming yourself. If you’ve been feeling stuck, restless, or like there’s something more for you…this might be the nudge you’ve been needing. Because you’re not stuck. You’re just standing in a smaller version of your life than you were created for. Let's live BIG together my friends! For more.. www.instagram.com/marciviland

    14 min

  8. MAR 25

    Beauty From Ashes

    Sometimes life doesn’t feel beautiful. Sometimes it feels heavy, uncertain, and far from what we hoped it would look like. But what if those very moments, the hard, the messy, and the unexpected, are where something meaningful is being created? With Palm Sunday reminding us of a story that didn’t look like victory at first, this episode is a heartfelt conversation about what it means to trust God in the middle of it all. Because the truth is…beauty doesn’t always begin as beauty. In this episode, we talk about: Why growth and transformation often come from difficult seasonsWhat Palm Sunday teaches us about trusting the bigger pictureHow God works through our struggles, not around themLetting go of the pressure to have it all figured outFinding peace even when life doesn’t make sense yetIf you’re in a season that feels like ashes right now, this episode is for you. You are not behind.You are not forgotten.And your story is not over. God is still working, and He is still creating something beautiful. You don’t have to rush healing or understandingGod meets you in the middle, not just at the finish lineWhat feels like ashes may be the start of something meaningfulGrowth often comes through discomfortThere is still beauty ahead, even if you can’t see it yetFor more visit... www.instagram.com/marciviland www.marciviland.com www.youtube.com/marciviland

    11 min
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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
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marci Viland
  • Show Website
    Simply Inspired