Proverbs 31 Ministires

Have you ever walked through a season where it wasn’t necessarily one big thing — it was just one thing after another?The unexpected bill. The hard conversation. The appointment you didn’t want to make. The kid who needs you. The work deadline. The thing you thought would finally get easier … but somehow didn’t.Eventually, even the strongest among us can find ourselves thinking, Lord, can I please just catch a break?In this episode, Kaitlin Chappell Rogers joins Meredith and Kaley to talk about what it looks like to keep going when life keeps wearing you down. Through her own experience of what she calls “a thousand little cuts,” Kaitlin reminds us that biblical perseverance isn’t about pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps or finding a little more strength somewhere inside ourselves. It’s learning to depend on the strength and grace of God, who has never stopped holding us.You’ll learn:Why coming to the end of your own strength doesn’t mean you’ve failed. How knowing the end of the story changes the way you

When life feels heavy, it can be hard to believe anything good could come from what you’re carrying.In this episode of The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast, Jennifer Rothschild joins Meredith Brock and Shae Hill for a conversation about what it looks like to face real hardship with an eternal perspective. Walking through 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Jennifer reminds us that trusting God doesn’t mean minimizing what hurts or pretending everything is fine.Instead we can acknowledge what’s hard, believe God is still working with purpose, and remember what feels permanent right now is temporary in light of eternity.If you’re in a season that feels especially difficult, disappointing, or uncertain, this episode will help you see your circumstances through the hope of what God has promised.You’ll learn:Why accepting what God allows is different from pretending it doesn’t hurt.How God can use even painful circumstances with purpose.Why remembering “Earth is short and heaven is long” can change the way we carry what feels he

Sometimes the hardest part of trusting God isn’t believing that He has a plan ... It’s wondering whether His plan will be anything like the one we hoped for. In this episode, Lysa TerKeurst shares the first chapter of her new book, Making Peace with What I Can’t Control, and names a fear many of us may be carrying: What if God allows something I don’t know how to live with? Listen in to discover how to trust God when you don’t have the answers and how releasing the need to know what happens next can actually create a deeper relationship with Him.You’ll Learn:The difference between relying on God and trying to create the certainty we wish we had.Why bringing our honest questions, fears, and doubts to the Lord can draw us closer to Him even if we don't get the outcome we're praying for.What it looks like to live with uncertainty without immediately trying to solve, fix, or explain it.Resources From This Episode: Click here to get your copy of Making Peace with What I Can't Control, and check out the other resou

Maybe we’ve made wisdom more complicated than God intended it to be.In this episode, Alicia Bruxvoort joins Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson to show us what the book of Proverbs actually teaches about becoming wise. You’ll discover why wisdom isn’t just about making the “right” decision — it’s about knowing God well enough to trust His ways, follow His Word, and keep walking with Him one decision at a time.And if you’re worried you’ve already made the wrong choice ... you’ll be reminded that one decision is never bigger than the God who is leading you.You’ll learn:Why biblical wisdom starts with who you know, not what you know.How the small choices you make every day shape the person you’re becoming.Why wisdom requires more than knowing God’s Word — it means living it out.What to remember when you’re afraid you heard God wrong or made the wrong decision.Resources From This Episode:Get your copy of 31 Days Through Proverbs, and spend the next month learning how to apply God’s wisdom to the decisions, relationshi

Are you feeling worn out from constantly overthinking, trying to fix the people around you, or attempting to figure out every detail of your future? In this episode, hosts Kaley Olson and Cailah Garcia sit down with Proverbs 31 Ministries President Lysa TerKeurst for an exclusive preview of her book Making Peace with What I Can't Control. Together, they unpack an unexpected aspect in the story of Judas in Matthew 26, revealing how a subtle desire to force immediate relief can lead us to take control into our own hands rather than trust God. Listen in to discover how making one foundational shift in perspective can help you release the weight you were never meant to carry and bring true rest to your heart today.You’ll learn:How Judas’ story highlights our own tendency to try to control the details when God doesn't move on our timeline.Practical ways to stop wasting mental energy on managing other people's choices and circumstances that are out of your hands.How to shift from a high-pressure control mindset to

Have you ever sensed God leading you toward something, only to immediately feel unqualified, afraid, or unsure? Maybe you've wondered, Who am I to do what God is asking?In this encouraging conversation, Becky Murray joins Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson to explore the story of Moses in Exodus 3-4 and the excuses that often keep us from stepping into God's calling. Drawing from her own journey as the founder of One by One, Becky shares how God met her fears, insecurities, and feelings of inadequacy — and how He can do the same for you.If you've been holding back because of intimidation, fear of rejection, or your own perceived weaknesses, this episode will remind you that God has never called you to rely on yourself. He's simply asking you to keep your eyes fixed on Him.You’ll learn:Why intimidation, rejection, and insecurity are some of the enemy's greatest tools to keep you from God's calling.What Moses' excuses reveal about the struggles we all face when God asks us to take a step of faith.How to stop lettin

Have you ever looked at your circumstances and wondered, God, will things ever change?Whether you're walking through grief, disappointment, unanswered prayers, or a season that feels impossibly long, today's conversation is a reminder that God is still at work — even when nothing around you seems different.In this powerful episode, Bible teacher Oghosa Iyamu joins Melissa Taylor and Cailah Garcia to walk through the breathtaking vision of the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37. Together, they unpack what it means to lift your eyes off your circumstances and onto the God who brings life, restoration, and hope. You'll discover that God's restoring work often begins long before your situation changes — through His Word, His Spirit, and His presence with you in the valley.If you've been feeling weary, discouraged, or like hope has dried up, this conversation will remind you that the God who brought life to dry bones is the same God who is still bringing life today.You’ll learn:The surprising place where restoratio

What if, in the hardest season of your life, God is doing work you can't yet see?The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast hosts Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson relisten to the very first episode of the show and celebrate all God has done through the last eight years and 31 million downloads. You'll hear them react to Lysa TerKeurst's original teaching where she unpacks the story of Joseph to explore a powerful truth: Pain and God's purpose often operate on two different tracks at the same time. While we experience rejection, betrayal, disappointment, and injustice, God may be accomplishing something deeper ... preparing, protecting, and positioning us for what's ahead.If you're struggling to make sense of a difficult season, this conversation will help you:Trust God's unseen work by understanding the significance of the "meanwhile" in Joseph's life.Learn how to release the weight of past hurts without minimizing them.Find hope that your story isn't over yet.Resources from this episode:Click here to check out what we

Do you ever feel trapped by insecurity, comparison, or the pressure to prove yourself?In today’s episode, Kaley Olson and Cailah Garcia sit down with author, pastor, and speaker Sharon Hodde Miller to discuss a surprising source of insecurity that many women overlook. Through personal stories, biblical teaching, and practical wisdom, Sharon explains why some insecurity stems not from thinking too little of ourselves but from thinking about ourselves too much.Drawing from Moses’ story in Exodus 4 and her own journey through ministry, Sharon shares how God invites us to shift our focus away from our limitations and back to His sufficiency. If you've ever wondered whether you're enough for what God has called you to do, this conversation will remind you where true confidence is found.You’ll learn:The difference between low self-esteem and self-preoccupation.Why affirmation alone cannot heal every insecurity.What God's response to Moses teaches us about our limitations.How to identify whether insecurity is reveal

Have you ever wondered if your small act of obedience is really making a difference?In today’s episode, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with author and pastor Jennie Lusko to talk about the moment her “yes” became deeply personal. When Jennie and her family traveled to Bolivia to meet three children they sponsor through Compassion International, what they experienced was far more than meaningful — it changed the way they see faith, generosity, and the people God has placed right in front of them.Through honest storytelling and spiritual insight, Jennie shares how stepping outside her everyday rhythm opened her eyes to what God had been doing all along.If you’ve ever questioned whether your obedience matters — this conversation will remind you that it does.You’ll learn:Why it’s easy to lose sight of the impact of your everyday obedience.How meeting her sponsored children reshaped Jennie’s understanding of generosity.What children living in poverty taught her family about contentment and joy.How God use

What’s actually driving your life right now?In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with Bible teacher and author Megan Fate Marshman to unpack one of Jesus’ most sobering teachings: the narrow road vs. the wide road.But this isn’t just about salvation — it’s about how we’re living every single day.If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to “do all the right things,” or quietly wondered if you’re missing something in your relationship with God … this conversation will meet you right there.Megan brings clarity, conviction, and incredible hope as she reminds you: Following Jesus isn’t about striving harder — it’s about knowing Him and letting Him know you.You’ll learn:Why you can follow Jesus … and still find yourself on the “wide road.”The subtle difference between knowing about God and actually knowing Him.How striving, perfectionism, and performance can quietly replace relationship.What it really means to live on the narrow road (without burnout).The one question th

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try … it’s still not enough?In today’s episode, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with Proverbs 31 Ministries team member Kaitlin Chappell Rogers to talk about the quiet pressure so many of us carry — the pressure to do more, be better, and somehow hold everything together.But what if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re falling behind … but because you’ve been carrying more than God ever asked you to?Through powerful storytelling, biblical Truth, and a fresh look at Exodus 16, Kaitlin helps us uncover the root of our overwhelm and invites us into a different way of living — one that’s marked by surrender, not striving.If you’ve been exhausted by trying to “get it right,” this conversation will feel like a deep breath for your soul.You’ll learn:Why “doing better” might not mean what you think it does.How comparison has shifted from stealing joy to distorting identity.What the story of manna reveals about overconsumption and overwhelm.How to recogn

Do you ever feel like you want to pray … but don’t know what to say?In today’s episode, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with Wendy Blight to talk about a simple but powerful shift: praying God’s Word.Because when emotions run high — especially in the relationships that matter most — it’s easy to default to reacting, fixing, or striving for change. But what if the most impactful thing you could do is pray differently?Wendy shares honestly about a hard season with her daughter and how learning to pray Scripture didn’t just change her prayers — it changed her heart, her words, and the atmosphere in her home.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your prayer life or unsure how to pray for someone you love, this episode will give you a clear place to start.You’ll learn:Why praying Scripture brings clarity when you don’t have the words.How to identify the heart issue behind what you’re praying for.A simple way to turn Bible verses into personal prayers.What it looks like to pray in both everyday moments and hard ones

What if one small act of obedience could change the entire trajectory of someone’s life?In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with Dr. Nujerling Vargas — a neurosurgeon from the Dominican Republic whose story is nothing short of remarkable.From walking barefoot to school and sharing a single notebook between siblings … to performing brain surgery and leading in her field, Nujerling’s journey is a testimony of what happens when someone is given the chance to dream.Through the support of Compassion International, her physical needs were met, her faith was formed, and her future was forever changed.If you’ve ever wondered whether your impact really matters, this conversation will remind you that it does — more than you know.You’ll learn:What it looks like to grow up in extreme poverty — and how it shapes your understanding of God.The life-changing impact of being sponsored through Compassion International.Why encouragement and simple words like “I love you” can trans

What if the way you see your life could shift — not because your circumstances change but because your perspective does?In this powerful and story-rich episode, Cailah Garcia and Kaley Olson sit down with longtime friend of Proverbs 31 Ministries Sharon Jaynes to talk about the life-changing impact of gratitude. With humor, honesty, and deeply moving personal stories (including a travel day gone completely wrong), Sharon shares how gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a practice that can reshape how we experience God in our everyday lives.If you’ve been feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of negativity, this conversation will gently reframe your perspective and remind you that even in hard moments, God is still at work.You’ll learn:Why gratitude is less about your circumstances and more about your perspective.How gratitude helps you recognize God’s presence — even in difficult moments.How your attitude can impact the people around you more than you realize.Simple, practical ways to build a d

Have you ever felt stuck trying to make the right decision — afraid one wrong move could mess everything up?In this honest and practical conversation, Meredith Brock and Cailah Garcia sit down with author and speaker Grace Valentine to talk about what it looks like to make decisions with God instead of with anxiety.Through personal stories (including a hilarious texting mishap), biblical wisdom, and a deep dive into Proverbs 3:5-6, Grace reminds us that decision-making was never meant to be something we navigate alone. When we try to decode every outcome or gather endless opinions, we often spiral into chaos instead of stepping into wisdom.If you’re facing a big decision right now — or simply feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty — this episode will help you pause, seek God’s voice, and move forward with faith instead of fear.You’ll learn:Why trying to figure everything out on your own often leads to anxiety and overthinking.How Proverbs 3:5-6 gives a clear framework for navigating life’s decisions.What the diff

If you’ve ever sat down to pray and felt unsure of what to say — or wondered whether God is actually listening — this episode is for you.In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Kaley Olson and Cailah Garcia sit down with Lysa TerKeurst to talk about what prayer really is: not a performance, not perfect words, but daily dependence on a God who is already near.Together, they explore how to pray when you’re spiritually tired, how to discern whether you’re hearing God or just your own thoughts, and why asking for “daily bread” might be the most grounding prayer you can pray. If you’ve been wrestling with big unanswered prayers or quiet doubts, this episode gently reminds you that Jesus already came close to you — and He is not waiting for you to have it all together before you come to Him.You’ll learn:Why prayer is meant to be a conversation — not a performance.How praying Scripture helps you align your heart with God’s will.A simple daily prayer Lysa prays before her feet hit the floor.How to discern whethe

Our thoughts are busy places — full of worries, assumptions, memories, and what ifs that can quietly shape how we live and respond to the world around us. And while no one has a perfectly manicured mind, Scripture reminds us that we don’t have to be ruled by every thought that shows up.In today’s episode, our friend Max Lucado joins us to share a hopeful, practical message about renewing your mind and learning to take your thoughts captive. Drawing from Romans 12 and other powerful passages, Max walks us through three simple but life-changing tools to help you identify toxic thought patterns, uproot lies, and replace them with God’s Truth.You’ll learn:How to recognize patterns and start interrupting the destructive cycles in your life before they take hold.Tools to help you to renew your mind and walk into lasting transformation. Ways you can uproot the negative underlying beliefs behind your emotions and develop ways to replant truth in their place. You don’t have to accept every thought you have. Partner Wi

If you hoped this year would feel lighter by now — but you’re still in the same hard place — this episode is for you.In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson sit down with Sarah Freymuth to explore what God may be doing when the struggle doesn’t lift. Through Scripture and personal experience, Sarah reminds us that unanswered prayers aren’t signs of God’s absence — they can be invitations to deeper trust. If you’ve been asking “Why me?,” this episode gently invites you to shift the question to “What now, God?” and discover how God meets us in the valley.You’ll learn:Why God doesn’t always remove the hard thing — and what He may be doing instead.How pain can reveal where we’ve placed our dependence.The heart-shifting difference between asking “Why me?” and “What now?” to God.How Scripture can become a lifeline when faith feels exhausted.What it looks like to experience God’s presence even when circumstances don’t change.Resources From This Episode:All the Hard Things:  by Sar

We talk about grace a lot — but do we actually understand it? For many of us, grace feels like the doorway into faith … yet something we quietly try to “maintain” through our own effort. What if God never intended you to earn what He freely gives?In today’s episode, writer and Bible teacher Kristel Acevedo joins Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson for a deeply clarifying conversation about the kind of grace Scripture describes — the grace that saves us and keeps us. Through biblical teaching, real-life stories, and practical wisdom, Kristel helps us see why striving leaves us exhausted, how sanctification actually works, and why resting in God’s unshakable love is the starting place for real spiritual transformation.If you’re tired of trying to be “good enough,” wrestling with shame, or wondering whether you’ve used up all of God’s patience, this episode will breathe fresh hope into your heart. Grace isn’t a one-time gift. It’s the ongoing work of God in you — today, tomorrow, and every day after.You’ll learn:What