This week I'm discussing savior syndrome also known as savior complex which is the need to fix and heal everyone. Wanting to help others can be good for your health. But if you feel like you have to do it and put aside your own well-being to do so, it can be problematic. On this episode I discuss some of the psychology behind savior syndrome, the dangers in it and why saving everyone isn't your responsibility. The Woman of Faith podcast is passionate about sharing stories of faith that...

Making space for the next version of you can sometimes feel daunting. Primarily because to become someone new we have to be willing to let go of the current version of ourselves. It's hard to hold up that mirror and take accountability for negative thinking, toxic behaviors, unhealthy routines and bad habits. And no matter how hard it can be to change remaining the same keeps you stuck and prevents you from stepping into your fullest and greatest potential.  In this week's episode, I talk...

Relationships are the foundation of life. In this episode I discuss the necessity of new friends, what to do when you outgrow and lose people who have been in your life for years, the importance of remaining open to new connections and how new phases of your life will attract new people. Make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and post a comment if you enjoyed this episode. Connect with us on Instagram at @womanoffaithpodcast and @iamnancyruffin Register for the Breaking Free Women's...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make it to the other side of heartbreak, grief, loss, darkness? Sometimes life will knock you out and turn your world completely upside down. When you're in the middle of it, it feels like you'll never make it out. Listen to part 2 of our conversation with Ivette Guzman.  We discuss relationships, marriage, outgrowing people, the importance of networking, stepping outside your comfort zone, embracing fear, what it means to come into your own, finding...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make it to the other side of heartbreak, grief, loss, darkness? Sometimes life will knock you out and turn your world completely upside down. When you're in the middle of it, it feels like you'll never make it out.   This week on the podcast, I chat with Ivette Guzman who gets real about what it took her to make it to the other side. We discuss relationships, marriage, outgrowing people, the importance of networking, stepping outside your comfort...

You deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life you are excited about. This week I discuss the importance of making different choices and the power we each have to create our own happiness. Don't let others keep you stuck in a cycle of misery. You owe it to yourself to choose happiness. Listen now, as I share some tips on how to do just that. Join me April 15th at the Break Free Women's Conference with keynote speaker, Karina F. Daves. Buy tickets here. Use code earlybird for a $50...

Have you ever felt like giving up because you were stressed out and overwhelmed by circumstances you couldn’t control? What do you do when you find yourself in the middle of life's fires? The truth is the enemy wants us to spend our days worried, afraid, frustrated, anxious, and disconnected from God. And though it’s easy to focus on our circumstances, that never helps. There will be times when we are in that “space in between” where we don’t know where to place our footing, what to hold on...

Romans 4:20-21 TPT  "He never stopped believing God’s promise, for he was made strong in his faith to father a child. And because he was mighty in faith and convinced that God had all the power needed to fulfill his promises, Abraham glorified God!" Sometimes it's hard to stay faithful to God's promise when it seems like the odds are stacked against us. God's ways aren't our ways nor does he operate on our time. What seems impossible to us, is possible for God. Yet, we give up hope and...

Do you have a prayer that God hasn't answered yet? Do you feel like God is forsaking you? While we know God is in control and we know that He has reasons for His delays, it can be challenging to face those delays. A delay is not a denial, but can be a time of preparing you for the promise. It is very hard when we cannot “see” God in action, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t acting on our behalf.  In this week's episode, Nancy discusses the blessings in delays and the reasons why God doesn’t...

One of the most powerful ways of inspiring others is by using the one thing you have that no one else has – your story. Your individual experience of the world is the most valuable asset you possess.  Telling your story – with all its challenges, mistakes, failures, pain, setbacks as well as its joys, successes and victories – says something about what it means to be human. If the internet has taught us one thing, it’s that everyone has a story – and we love to share them.  In this week’s...

“The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” - Theodore Roosevelt One of the most profound experiences we can have in our lives is the connection we have with others. Positive and supportive relationships will help us feel healthier, happier and more satisfied with our lives. In this week’s episode Nancy discusses the importance of establishing healthy relationships, how we contribute to the health or toxicity of our relationships...

Change your thoughts, change your life. That's easier said than done, yet it is the key to changing your life. In this week's episode, Nancy uses Romans 12:2 as reference for this week's message. What we think about matters and our thoughts do indeed create our reality. But how do we change a negative mindset into a positive mindset?  Scripture says clearly that to achieve victory over your mind it must be continually renewed by the power of God’s word. Romans 12:2 states “Do not be...

When it comes to your own future, making excuses is a habit that is limiting your ability to meet your full potential. It can keep you spinning and never moving. People have been making excuses since the beginning of time. We see it in the Bible with Moses and Jeremiah. In this week’s episode, Nancy talks about breaking up with your excuses and how to take charge of your life so that you can live the life you were meant to. If you're someone who struggles with making excuses and following...

Have you ever felt lost, confused, unsure of yourself or your place in the world? Or maybe you’ve made poor choices, bad decisions, ran with the wrong crowd and believe you're so far gone that there's no way back for you.  In this week’s episode, Nancy is digging into Luke 15 and the parable of the prodigal son and using it to remind you that no one is ever too far gone to receive God’s grace and forgiveness. It doesn't matter how far you stray or how you squander the gifts God has given...

There's a lot going on in the world right now. Between racism, classism, sexism, the pandemic, monkey pox, inflation, the recession it literally feels like somebody is trying to break our souls. For some, it can even lead to losing hope and faith in God. When our world is a mess we may struggle with finding God and may even question where He is when everything seems to be falling apart.  In part 2 of our interview with educator and founder of The BIPOC Teachers Lounge, Brenda Aviles, she...

There's a lot going on in the world right now. Between racism, classism, sexism, the pandemic, monkey pox, inflation, the recession it literally feels like somebody is trying to break our souls. In this week's 2 part episode, we are discussing the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, what the landmark decision means for women and the hopes to achieve true equality in this country, what the Bible says about abortion, and the danger in allowing personal faith/religious beliefs to...

Are you waiting patiently on God to get a prayer answered? Isn’t that the way most of us live our lives? We are forced or even stuck in the “wait” mode. Waiting to grow up, waiting to graduate, get a job, find a spouse, waiting to have a baby…retirement. Sounds monotonous. There has got to be more to life than just waiting. But wait…there is more (pun intended).  Could it be that we can do something while we are patiently waiting on God? Does waiting on God mean doing nothing? On the...

What would you accomplish if you fully stepped into what God created you specifically to do? Many people in the world today are unsure of their value and because we doubt our worth we also doubt that God can use us. Many of us are deeply insecure, so when the world tells us we’re only worth as much as our success, our bank account, our looks or worldly materials we believe it. Your worth is not found in what you do or in the possessions you have, but because the Lord affirms your value in the...

We all have been equipped with unique God given gifts so why is it so hard for some of us to discover what our gifts are? You may look at others and see how they are able to help others using their talents and struggle with figuring out how to discover and use yours. While others may seem gifted and talented in certain areas, there are other areas where your skills and talents can be useful. On this week's episode, Nancy discusses the importance of getting into alignment with God in order to...

Friendship is truly one of the greatest gifts, yet so many struggle with making and maintaining life long friendships. In this week's episode, Nancy delves into the topic of friendship (the good, the bad and the ugly) and through scripture examines what the bible says about friendship. She discusses how the relationship between David and Jonathan set the bar for all friendships. Scriptures mentioned in this episode: Genesis 2:18 Proverbs 18:1 Proverbs 18:24 Proverbs 22:24-25 John...

Fear is a natural human feeling, but in Deuteronomy 31:6 God calls us to be strong and courageous. In this week's episode, Nancy talks about fear and how we respond to it is an intentional act of obedience or disobedience. She also talks about getting older, how God's purpose for your life doesn't come with a time limit or expiration date, and why prematurely birthing a dream can be a disaster. This week we encourage you to reflect on the following questions:  How has fear kept you for...

In our first episode, Nancy shares what inspired her to start the Woman of Faith podcast, what it means to be a woman of faith and the 3 things you can start doing today to strengthen your faith. Follow us on Instagram. Email your questions, comments, or topic ideas to [email protected] Let others know how much you enjoy the podcasts by leaving us a rating, review and comment.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

There's a new podcast in town! Brought to you by the host and creator of The Nancy Ruffin Show, the Woman of Faith Podcast is a weekly podcast for women who want to grow in their faith and build a deeper connection with God. Every week, Nancy will share stories and scriptures of faith and hope that will inspire and encourage you to live the life you were created for. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. The Woman of Faith Podcast premieres May 19th, 2022. Make sure to follow us on...