The Worthy Wife|Accepted,Self-confidence,Empty Nester,Marriage,Eggshells

Peace for the Empty Nester: Trusting God’s Control

In this episode, I speak directly to the woman who loves the Lord and still finds herself unsettled by how different life feels now.
We talk about God’s sovereignty and why pain doesn’t mean something has gone wrong or that you’ve missed His will. I share how peace begins when we release misplaced responsibility and return power to God alone—especially when it comes to our adult children and circumstances beyond our control.
I also offer practical guidance for discerning when it’s time to take action and when God is inviting you to rest, trust, and let go—without guilt or passivity.
If you’re longing for peace in this season, this conversation is for you.
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Feel accepted and have fun this Christmas?

Are you actually having any fun this Christmas?
As Christian women—especially wives, mothers, and keepers of the emotional atmosphere—we’ve been told (directly or indirectly) that holiness means seriousness, that reverence means quiet heaviness, and that grief or hardship automatically disqualifies us from laughter or joy.
But that’s simply not true.
In this episode, I talk about why fun doesn’t cancel out sadness, why your grief isn’t a problem to fix, and why joy is still yours for the taking—even when your heart is tender, even when your family is complicated, and even when the season brings up memories you’d rather not revisit.
Fun isn’t unholy.Joy isn’t irresponsible.Laughter is not a betrayal of what you’ve lost.
And pretending to be “fine” only hurts you more.
I’ll teach you how to:
Hold both joy and sorrow at the same time
Give yourself permission to have fun without guilt
Stop performing for other people’s expectations
Allow sadness instead of pushing it down
Choose ahead how you want to feel this season
Create intentional moments for both laughter and quiet tenderness
Actually enjoy the Christmas you’re living—not the one you imagined years ago
And yes… I’ll even share why I always laugh before I tell the joke. (I know. It’s a gift.)
By the end of this episode, I pray you’ll feel lighter, freer, and more connected to the God who created both tears and laughter—and uses both to heal you.
If you need help applying this to your actual marriage, your actual family, or the heaviness you’re carrying into this season, I’d love to walk with you. You can do it on your own, absolutely… or you can save yourself a few years and get the job done now with support, truth, and a whole lot of grace.
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Self-confidence to enjoy the Christmas that you want

In this episode, I share how Christian wives can finally experience the peaceful, joyful Christmas they’ve been longing for — not the one tradition and family expectations demand. I talk about why Christmas feels heavy, how our thoughts shape our experience, and why you’re allowed to redefine what the holidays look like in your home.
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Enjoying autonomy in your marriage

In today’s episode, I share how I spent years misusing Scripture and shrinking myself inside my marriage—all because of the messages Christian women were taught 35 years ago about obedience, submission, and “being a good wife.” I talk through how Romans 14:12 opened my eyes to biblical autonomy and how stepping into Spirit-led adulthood changed everything for my marriage and my walk with God.
Good news friend, You can be a loving, respectful, Christ-honoring wife and a grounded, autonomous woman. You don’t have to make yourself small to honor God.
What is one area of your life where you’ve been waiting for permission to be the woman God already called you to be?
(I send a deeper version of this prompt each week to my email list!)
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Marriage & Self-Confidence - You are not a Burden

Marriage & Self-Confidence - You are not a Burden
 
In today’s episode of The Worthy Wife, we talk about the identity-level pain behind the thought “I don’t want to be a burden.” This conversation is for every Christian wife, empty nester, or woman walking on eggshells in her marriage who struggles with self-confidence, worthiness, and believing she deserves to take up space. You’ll learn why this belief forms, how it affects your Christian marriage, and the Scriptural truth that you are a full heir with Christ — never a burden.
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5 Signs that you might be in a toxic marriage - and what to do next

“Am I in a Toxic Marriage? Understanding God’s Design, Your Worth, and Your Calling”
In this episode of The Worthy Wife, we talk about one of the most tender and confusing questions a Christian wife can face:
“Am I in a toxic marriage?”
If you’ve been feeling unsure, walking on eggshells, or questioning whether what you’re experiencing is “normal conflict” or something deeper — this conversation is for you.
We explore:
✨ God’s original design for women as equal, purposeful partners
You were created as an ezer kenegdo — a strong, equal companion. A marriage that consistently diminishes your voice is out of alignment with God’s intent.
✨ What toxicity actually looks like in a marriage
Not just conflict, but patterns of disrespect, emotional imbalance, control, manipulation, and a lack of emotional or spiritual safety.
✨ The internal warning signs wives often overlook
Feeling smaller, losing joy, questioning your own reality, or sensing God gently drawing your attention to something you’ve minimized.
✨ The Christian pressure that keeps many wives silent
Submission does not mean disappearing. Jesus never asked you to carry the weight of someone else’s sin.
✨ How to discern God’s voice and recognize patterns
We talk about the role of peace, fruit, your body’s signals, and spiritual clarity.
✨ Practical steps for wives seeking clarity
From journaling to praying for discernment, to connecting with safe support.
You Are Not Alone
You are not too sensitive.
You are not imagining things.
And you are not dishonoring God by seeking clarity.
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Are you still longing to feel acccepted in your marriage?

Are you still longing for that feeling of being fully accepted for who you are in your marriage?  In today's episode I will help you uncover where that feeling is coming from and how to find confidence and feel accepted by being who you are. 
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3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage Through Radical Responsibility

Have you ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells in your marriage — doing your best to keep the peace, hold everything together, and make everyone else happy… but feeling a little lost in the process?
In this week’s episode of The Worthy Wife, Carrie shares how learning radical responsibility — through a faith-filled lens — can bring healing, peace, and confidence back into your marriage.
You’ll discover 3 powerful ways to strengthen your marriage by focusing on what God has placed in your hands and letting go of what was never yours to carry.
This conversation is especially for the wife who feels:
Like she’s doing everything but nothing seems to change.
Unsure of how to rebuild self-confidence in her marriage.
Stuck in old patterns of people-pleasing or perfection.
Lonely as an empty nester or in a new season of life, wondering who she is now.
Through Scripture, honest reflection, and practical encouragement, you’ll learn how to:
Take responsibility for your response, not your spouse’s reaction.
Guard your heart posture and keep it tender toward God.
Focus on your obedience, not the outcome.
Because peace in marriage doesn’t come from control — it comes from surrendering it all to God.
And when you take radical responsibility for your part, God restores your confidence, your connection, and your joy. 💛
💫 Scriptures Mentioned:
Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 4:23
1 Corinthians 3:6
Galatians 6:5
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Are you walking on eggshells in your marriage?

Today I share the deeper reason behind why so many wives walk on eggshells—trying to avoid conflict or keep the peace—and how this habit steals emotional safety and authenticity in marriage. Through biblical truth and gentle reflection, I will guide you back to confidence, boundaries, and God’s version of peace.
Ephesians 4:15 – “Speak the truth in love…”
Psalm 139:14 – “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
John 8:32 – “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Proverbs 29:25 – “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”
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Self-confidence to trust your desires

Can You Trust What You Want? When Delighting in God Shapes Your Desires
When I first learned that God gives us “the desires of our heart,” I used to think that meant if I behaved well enough, He’d reward me with what I wanted.But over time, I’ve learned that delighting in Him actually reshapes what I want.
In this episode, I talk about what it means to truly delight in the Lord — to enjoy His presence — and how that transforms our desires into something trustworthy.We’ll look at what happens when we stop distrusting our hearts and start believing that God really is working through them.
If you’ve ever felt afraid to want something — or worried that your longings might lead you astray — this one is for you.
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