The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

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“How To Trust God When You Don’t Have All the Answers” With Abby McDonald May 06, 2025

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When life feels uncertain, we often want God to give us a clear sign. But what if His voice is showing up in quieter ways? In this episode, author Abby McDonald shares how she’s learning to let go of control and trust God even without all the details. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for clarity, this conversation will remind you that God’s presence is steady — even when answers aren’t.

You’ll learn:

How to keep trusting God when He seems silent.
Why you don’t need to have it all figured out before moving forward.
How to shift your mindset to help you stop overthinking every decision.
What to do when you’re afraid of getting it wrong.

Resources From This Episode:

Get Abby McDonald’s book, Surrendering Certainty: Hearing God Today by Letting Go of Tomorrow — a powerful guide to help you stop chasing clarity and start resting in God's presence, even when the future feels uncertain.
Sign up for our FREE Encouragement for Today Devotions — relatable, biblical messages delivered straight to your inbox each weekday to help you stay rooted in God's Truth no matter what life brings.
When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
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Watch a clip from the popular Therapy & Theology podcast series on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel titled “I Don’t Understand What God Is Allowing.”
Listen to “What Is My Assignment From God While I Am Here on Earth?” with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Shae Hill.

"30 Minutes of Wisdom: A Q&A With Lysa TerKeurst" Apr 29, 2025

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Have you ever wished you could meet up with Lysa TerKeurst for coffee?

Well, we invited her to come on the podcast so she could answer the questions you’d likely ask her!

In this episode, you will learn:

How to discern God's voice from your own.
When to rest and when to press through.
How to say "yes" to God and include your kids in the process.
When to share your story and what to say.

Resources From This Episode:

Download "Chosen, Called & Confident: 5 Days of Believing God Can Use You"by Lysa TerKeurst here.
Join us July 25-26, 2025, for She Speaks, a two-day conference with customizable workshops and coaching sessions. This year is our most affordable conference experience yet! Sign up now!
When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
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“For the Girl Who Has High Expectations for Herself” With Jasmine Kromah Apr 15, 2025

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Friend, it’s honorable that you want to do all things with excellence. But sometimes we set the bar too high.

In this episode, our new guest and Proverbs 31 Ministries teammate Jasmine Kromah shares how her background as a dancer and oldest sibling shaped her struggle with perfectionism. With grace and honesty, Jasmine walks us through the internal pressure many of us feel to perform — not just in life but in our relationship with God. Together, we’ll explore what Scripture has to say about expectations and learn how to trade striving for surrender.

You’ll learn:

The important distinction between striving for excellence and perfectionism.
How Jesus already met the standard of perfection so we don't have to.
Why rest is a spiritual practice that imitates God.
Practical ways to challenge negative thought loops and celebrate progress.
How to practice self-compassion and replace expectations with intentions.

Resources From This Episode:

Download "A Simplified Guide Through the Lord's Prayer" to experience the power of prayer when life feels chaotic or out of control.
Follow Proverbs 31 Ministries on social media for daily encouragement and truth.
When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

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Listen to “Are We Missing Jesus as We Work for Jesus?” with Gloria Umanah.
Watch “Why Am I So Afraid of Failure?” with Dr. Joel Muddamalle on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.

“How To Escape the Comparison Trap” With Laura L. Smith Apr 01, 2025

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What if comparison didn't have to steal your joy or distract you from your purpose any longer? In today's episode, Laura L. Smith — author of Brave Woman, Mighty God — shares how the biblical story of Mary and Martha reveals that our differences aren't flaws but divine design. You'll discover how embracing your unique gifts can transform your relationship with God and others.

You’ll learn:

How to recognize when you're falling into the comparison trap.
Why your differences are actually your greatest strengths in God's Kingdom.
Three key questions to help you discover your unique calling and purpose.
Practical ways to encourage others authentically without sounding insincere.

Resources From This Episode:

Order your copy of Laura's book, Brave Woman, Mighty God: 30 Things You Can Do, to discover the stories of 30 biblical women and how their courage can inspire you to live out your unique journey.
Download “Chosen, Called & Confident,” a free, five-day devotional by Lysa TerKeurst, to break free from comparison and start walking in who God made you to be.
Join us July 25-26 for She Speaks, a two-day experience with customizable workshops and coaching sessions. Get your tickets now!
Experience Holy Week in a new way as we walk with Jesus through His final days leading to the cross. Subscribe now to receive this series and all of our Encouragement for Today devotions.
When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

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Listen to “If Life Looks Different Than You Thought It Would” by Nicki Koziarz.
Watch a roundtable discussion about body image on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.
Read “Your Race at Your Pace” by Meghan Ryan Asbury.

"There Is Always Room: The Power of Fearless Generosity" With Pastor Richmond Wandera Mar 25, 2025

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Pastor Richmond Wandera shares his powerful journey from poverty in Uganda to becoming a pastor and nonprofit founder. His story reveals how one sponsor's monthly gift and his mother's fearless generosity transformed not just his life but an entire community.

In this episode you'll learn:

How small acts of generosity can create ripple effects that transform entire communities.
Why obedience to God's call — even during your darkest moments — can leave a lasting legacy.
How to shift your perspective from scarcity to abundance by realizing "there is always room.”

Resources From This Episode:

Download our free resource "Chosen, Called and Confident" to start recognizing how God can transform your ordinary life into something extraordinary.
Sponsor a child through Compassion International, and see your generosity help transform families and communities in Jesus’ name.
Learn more about Pastors Discipleship Network founded by Richmond Wandera.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

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Listen to “God Has Given You What You Need To Do What He’s Asked” with Rachel G. Scott.
Watch “What Is My Assignment From God While I am Here on Earth?” with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Shae Hill.
Read “Caring for Others Through God’s Love” by Angie Smith.

"A Five-Step Framework for Navigating a Hard Conversation" With Lysa TerKeurst Mar 18, 2025

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Healing from broken trust is something that can't be achieved overnight. It's a process that takes time, prayer and often times a conversation for true repairs to be made.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to process both major betrayals and smaller breaches of trust.
Why broken trust cannot be fully healed in isolation.
How to use a five-step framework to communicate your thoughts and feelings with someone in a nonaccusatory way.

Resources From This Episode:

Some messages need to be worked through — not just quickly read. That's why Lysa TerKeurst created The Trust Journey, a guided journal to use alongside her book I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t. Get the bundle today!
Download Lysa TerKeurst's free resource Trust Is a Track Record: 5 Scriptural Truths To Remember God’s Faithfulness, and receive guided journal prompts to help you work through your honest thoughts, questions and struggles about trusting God.
When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

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Listen to "How to Stop an Argument Before It Starts" With Donna Jones.
Watch "When the Person Who Hurt You Wasn't Held Accountable | With Lysa TerKeurst" on YouTube.

“Your Body Isn’t the Problem” With Jess Connolly Mar 04, 2025

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What if the way you talk about yourself could actually bring freedom instead of shame? In today’s episode, Jess Connolly — author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — shares how shifting our words can transform our thoughts, relationships and even our faith.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How small, everyday choices shape our view of our bodies.
Why the words we speak about ourselves hold the power to heal or wound.
How to shift the culture of body negativity and start celebrating your body as “good.”

Resources From This Episode:

Purchase Jess Connolly’s book Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good.
Get an exclusive download of “This Body Is Good: A Declaration of Freedom and Truth” by Jess Connolly when you purchase from the P31 Bookstore.
Want a fresh way to experience Holy Week? Look no further than The Chosen: Last Supper. You can get your tickets now at TheChosenLastSupper.com.
When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

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Listen to “How To Step out of the Darkness of Shame and Start Living Free” with Morgan Krueger.
Watch the Therapy & Theology playlist titled “Let’s Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About” on YouTube.
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"Does God Actually Call Us To Be Vulnerable?" With Dr. Joel Muddamalle Feb 18, 2025

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"Vulnerability" is one of those words that we would all probably define a little differently. That's why Dr. Joel Muddamalle is taking us straight to God's Word to answer the question: Does the Bible instruct us to embrace vulnerability as followers of Christ?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The difference between "being vulnerable" and "being authentic."
The crucial distinction between "unwise vulnerability" and "wise vulnerability."
How to overcome your fear or resistance to sharing with others.

Helpful Links:

Get your copy of Seen, Known, Loved: Leaning on the Holy Spirit in Us and the People Beside Us, A Study of the Book of Acts.
Download the free First 5 app.
Have ideas for future podcast episodes? DM Kaley at @kaleyolsn to share!

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Listen to “It's Time To Get Honest With God" with Jennifer Dukes Lee on The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast.
Watch "I'm Afraid I'm Being Betrayed" on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.
When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

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"How To Slow Down When Life Can't Stop" With Laura Smith Feb 11, 2025

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Does it ever feel like you're juggling a million things, just hoping everything doesn't come crashing down? We want to experience rest, but if we're honest, sometimes we're just trying to survive the day and complete our to-do list.

In this episode, author Laura Smith points us to the places in Scripture where we find God's instruction for finding rest, which leads to the abundant life He promised us in John 10:10.

Related Resources:

If you enjoyed today’s teaching from Laura, get a copy of her book called The Urgency of Slowing Down: Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Renewal. You can also stay connected with Laura at @laurasmithauthor.
Download R.E.S.T.: How To Overcome Being Overwhelmed, a FREE resource that will help you develop a rhythm of reading Scripture, evaluating your schedule, practicing Sabbath and trusting in God.
When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

We want to hear how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

“Living in God’s Overflow: Overcoming Scarcity Thinking” With Whitney Lowe Feb 04, 2025

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What if feeling “not enough” is actually God’s way of inviting you into His abundance? In this episode, Whitney Lowe unpacks how scarcity shapes our lives and how trusting God’s promises can transform everything.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How a scarcity mindset can subtly impact your faith and relationships.
The difference between the world’s definition of abundance and God’s.
Practical steps to shift from living in fear to trusting in God’s provision.

Resources From This Episode:

Purchase Whitney’s book Set Your Eyes Higher: A 40-Day Reset to Slow Your Anxiety and Fix Your Focus on God.
Connect with Whitney on Facebook at Scribble Devos.
Download the free First 5 app, and join us as we read Acts together starting March 3.
When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

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Listen to “Relaxed: Finding Peace in God’s Presence” with Megan Fate Marshman on The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast.
Watch “Am I Trying To Control What Is Actually out of My Control?” with Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress on The Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.

We want to hear how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

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