Chelsey DeMatteis is an author, speaker, and most importantly a woman on fire for Jesus. She is the author of A Thrill of Hope a 25-day advent devotional, More of Him and Less of Me, and the creator of the Living with Less Podcast. She writes devotions for Lifeway Women’s Journey Magazine, Crosswalk, iBelieve, and the YouVersion Bible App. In this episode, we'll dive into the heart of A Thrill Of Hope devotional, talking through its themes of hope for us in the midst of challenge, seeking...

We are often told the Bible is God’s love letter to us, yet we struggle to comprehend the height, width, and depth that this eternal God has for His beloved. How would fully understanding God’s love for us change the way we love others? The way we love ourselves? Racheal Adams is back on She Speaks Life to talk about her newest release, Everyday Prayers For Love: Learning To Love God, Others, And Even Yourself. In this thirty-one-day devotional and reflective journal, Rachael, extends the...

Award-winning artist and entrepreneur Jena Holliday (as seen on Good Morning America, Ebony, Essence and more)  and her newly released book, Sacred Creativity: Inspiration to Re-Claim the Joy of Your God-Given Gifts. Jena shares about finding the courage to apply our God-given gifts in the pursuit of our dreams, how to achieve a life-giving schedule and work-life balance, and offers a refreshing countercultural view on “hustle culture.”  When Jena Holliday left her full-time corporate job to...

What if your best life is a sober life? Double-certified sobriety coach, Christy Osborne, discovered this in her own life and has helped countless clients realize the same. Christy has been featured in Marie Clair, Newsweek, The Daily Mail, PBS, and London Daily News. In this episode, she talks about the benefits of living alcohol free, the "mommy wine culture" influence and the deception it gives, and why the will-power trap doesn't work. Christy didn’t give up drinking because she hit...

Women can often struggle with fear and anxiety, but this is not what God intends for His daughters. His desire is for them to break free from the lies of the enemy so they can step into their full potential. Jessica Landmon, founder of Women Get Real Ministries and author of the book She Who Dwells: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace, shares her journey from daily fear and anxiety to experiencing the joy and freedom that comes from dwelling in God's presence, as taught in Psalm 91. Jessica...

Tracie Miles, the Director of COMPEL Writers Training at P31 Ministries and the bestselling author of seven books, shares insights from her latest release, "God's Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence." Tracie explains how to navigate life transitions with courage and replace negative thoughts with God's truth in any situation. She refers to unexpected events as 'lifequakes' and shares how she overcame her own 'lifequake' with God's strength and peace. Tracie...

Babbie Mason, a two-time Dove Award winner and Grammy-nominated recording artist and songwriter, discusses her newly released book, Each One Reach One: Everyday Ways You Can Shine God’s Light. (Reflecting Matthew 5:16) She shares a recent epiphany and a simple prayer: “Lord, will You give me more opportunities to share my faith with others, even when I’m not onstage? ... If You open a door, I’ll shine my light, share my faith, and walk through it. Amen.” Babbie offers her personal stories,...

Born Royal: Overcoming Insecurity to Become the Woman God Says You Are by nationally recognized speaker and Shoreline City Church co-pastor Oneka McClellan (as seen on TBN’s Better Together, Life Today, Publishers Weekly, etc.) is an empowering, heart-felt manifesto for every woman sensing a greater calling, but consistently held back by doubt.  "We know women are meant to bring powerful and lasting goodness into the world because God repeatedly called women to do so: He trusted Mary to give...

Let's talk about the trap of people pleasing! Karen Ehman, a New York Times bestselling author and recovering people pleaser, discusses her book "When Making Others Happy is Making You Miserable." In today's world, there's a constant pressure to do everything for everyone, which can lead to exhaustion and depletion—far from how God intended us to live. Karen shares insights on setting healthy boundaries, distinguishing between people-pleasing and God-pleasing, and how to say no while...

Lindsay Roberts, wife of Richard Roberts and daughter-in-law of internationally known evangelist Oral Roberts, knows what it is like to have a calling from God, only to face opposition, tragedy, fear, heartache, and criticism—and yet still survive, prosper, and discover the strength in Christ that is available to us all. Lindsay shows how to exchange strength-stealers for strength-builders as she offers words of encouragement, healing, and hope. She shares three key strength-building...

Sister to Christian actors Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, Bridgette recounts heart-warming stories from their childhood and how later in life, one terrifying, and life-changing moment brought her closer to God and her purpose.  Bridgette's story is rooted in Jeremiah 29:11, a message of inexhaustible hope, fulfillment, and a discovery that not only is God's timing perfect... but His plans for us are also far better than our own. We are...

How can we raise the next generation to have an unshakable faith in God as they navigate the challenging terrain of modern culture? Offering years of experience and countless success stories, author and podcaster of Raising Christian Kids, Lee Ann Mancini says what our children need is a heart change, not just a behavioral change, so that they become effective disciples. She is the award-winning author of Sea Kids books and executive producer of Sea Kids animated TV series, and can be...

Vivian Cumins is a writer, speaker, and podcast host of Juggling Life, Finding Balance who grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. She is also a career professional, a military spouse, a step-mom to two adult kids, and a “Glammy” to five grandkids.  Although her name means “LIVELY” Vivian admits she has not always felt lively. Her need to be perfect and in control led to an unbalanced lifestyle filled with work, self-inflicted stress and illness, depression, and anxiety. In 2020, after years...

For those who have been disappointed when the "good life" let them down or discouraged by life's struggles, the goodness of God is trustworthy, life-giving, and everlasting. Jesus wants to lead you on a healing path to redeem your story and to make you whole. Join me in this episode with best-selling author, popular radio host, and Bible teacher Susie Larson on a 40-day pilgrimage to explore God's invitation to flourish, heal, and know His peace in a way that changes us forever.  The words...

Do you have a hard time believing that God is with you and is for you in life's messiest moments? Author Cynthia Yanof of Life Is Messy God Is Good: Sanity For The Chaos Of Everyday Life encourages us with how to reframe the challenges in our lives so we can see God at work for a greater purpose. We talk about pursuing those God given callings, aligning our reality with God's Word, getting rid of lies and comparison, and how to find hope in the middle of challenges while keeping the end in...

Becky Beresford is the author of She Believed He Could, So She Did: Trading Culture's Lies For Christ-Centered Empowerment. She talks about stepping out of self-dependence that causes exhaustion, frustration, and confusion to a God-dependence that delivers freedom, confidence, strength, and peace. Our culture has been lying to women. The world defines female empowerment as believing in yourself or looking within to find the power to succeed. But what happens when women grow weary from...

What cravings in life are holding us back from receiving true satisfaction that only God can give? Author and artist Angie Haskell talks about the roots and triggers of why we go after things excessively or harmfully to try and fill a need that only God can fulfill. Angie is a published author of SugarCoated: Finding Sweet Release From Cravings That Control Us that delivers a guide to let go of the unhealthy cravings of the flesh to a path that leads to emotional, physical, and spiritual...

Are you tired of what's happening in the world that contradicts Biblical principles? Author, podcaster, and speaker Shayna Rattler is passionate about cultivating women to uphold Christian values and advance God's purposes, guiding them to mobilize others to blaze the same trail. We cover employing spiritual strategies to realign us to God's purpose and become a trailblazer for Christ in a culture that desperately needs holy fire! Shayna has helped thousands of individuals and...

Donna Jones is the author of Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. Donna is a national speaker, church planter, pastor's wife, and self-described "Bible-explainer" who has spoken in twenty-six states and on four continents. A graduate of UCLA with a degree in interpersonal communications, she hosts the weekly That's Just What I Needed podcast. In this episode, Donna shares how to handle...

Do you struggle with building a healthy legacy because of the unhealthy patterns in your upbringing? No matter what has happened in the past or what mess you might be in today, you are not destined to carry on your family’s wounds, unhealthy behaviors, or toxic relationships. It doesn’t have to be this way. Your legacy can be different, and the change starts with you. Kristen Hallinan is the author of Legacy Changer: Heal The Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope For Your Family. Kristen...

Have you ever wondered what being a woman of Godly influence means and how to maximize it in your home, family, friends, community, and world? Diana Burks is the author of Wildfire: Ignite Your Influence and Impact Your World. In this empowering conversation, Diana dives deep into recognizing our God-given influence and intentionally making an impact for God's Kingdom. She shares insights with an anointing of the Holy Spirit on how to disciple effectively, control our thought life,...

New Year, New Season! Let's kick it off by talking about marriage! Marriage is beautiful, and it can also be challenging. What if you are in a season of frustration or brokenness and can hardly recognize the person you are with anymore? Join my conversation with Katie Walters as she talks about her marriage with Josh Walters and the choices they had to make to let either infidelity tear them apart or let God heal and restore them. We dive into the breakdown process of staying together in...

Elisa Morgan is the author of over twenty-five books, including Christmas Changes Everything. She has been featured in Focus on the Family, is an author for Daily Bread ministries, and has a podcast called God Hears Her. In this episode, we talk about the various people in the story of the birth of Jesus and how change can point us to say yes to God while believing with hope and joy! I pray your Christmas is filled with awe and wonder of His love, peace, and joy this season! Amazon:...

Sharon Jaynes, author of over twenty-five books and former VP of Proverbs 31 Ministries, is on the podcast today! She's here to talk about the power of a praying mom with her book Praying For Your Child From Head To Toe. This prayer book is unique as it guides us to pray through each body landmark. For example, our child's mind, eyes, mouth, shoulders, etc.. Sharon walks us through the purpose of prayer and how prayer is not a means of having control over our kids and making them into "mini...