The Sister Circle Podcast

Have you ever looked up and all of a sudden you don’t know where the time has gone? Well that is how I am feeling about this episode because here I am celebrating 10 years of podcasting!  That is correct […]

When was the last time you went on a date with your spouse? One thing I’ve learned over time is that consistently connecting with those who matter most is key to living life well. In this episode of The Sister […]

Life will naturally create the hard. As you walk through the decades of life make sure you are marking them with something good for you to look back on. As moms, wives, women in leadership, business owners, and sisters, we […]

Is there a business dream you want to bring to life but can’t figure out where to start?  I know that pursuing a side hustle or a full-fledged business can feel daunting, to say the least. When money gets funny […]

Do you remember when God’s voice was the loudest voice in your life?  The privilege to connect with God on an intimate level can be easy to overlook in busy seasons of life. Slow seasons offer the margin needed to […]

Have you become comfortable with doing just enough to get by? What would it look like for you to go beyond what’s expected of you?  We have the power to leave our homes, our jobs, and public spaces better than […]

How do you hold on to hope in moments of suffering? Dr. Curt Thompson joined me to dive deeper into the believer’s relationship with suffering and hope. In his latest book, “The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope,” […]

Have you ever had someone go above and beyond for you? From as small as an extra smile during an exchange with a stranger to someone showing up in a big way when they didn’t have to, when people go […]

The busyness of life can often blind you to the very things God is trying to reveal to you.  My daughter, Kariss Farris, sat down with me to talk about her new devotional, “Jesus Everywhere: 60 Days of Encountering God […]

Are your feelings trying to tell you something? As someone who feels deeply, I can assure you that the feelings you express (intentionally or unintentionally) are often an outworking of what is going on in your heart. (Luke 6:45) When […]

Why are adult friendships so complicated? If you’ve ever wondered why making and maintaining friends is difficult the older you get, trust me, you’re not alone.  In my own life, my friendships have shifted in different seasons. What I know […]

Are you a good steward of your relationships? Do you make time for your spouse? Do you encourage your children?  If you struggle to answer any of these questions, know that you will have a tough time pouring into others […]

Life can throw so much at you that before long, you can find yourself completely stressed out and overwhelmed. It can be hard to rest in the promises of God when anxiety is weighing you down, but don’t give up. […]

Are you showing up authentically?  My longtime friend Jada Edwards joined me during this year’s Sister Circle Live event to chat about how she embraces her authenticity. She encouraged the ladies (and myself) to get clear about what is true […]

When was the last time you felt FOMO (the fear of missing out)? What if that fear is causing you to miss out on the joy of the season you’re in right now? There is joy to be found in […]

Are you pacing yourself as you set goals for 2024? You may have a list of goals to accomplish. You may have even selected your word for the year, but what will determine your success at the end of this […]

If you want to thrive, you must be planted well. What does it mean for you to thrive? Well, the dictionary defines thriving as growth or development that happens well. Thriving means “to prosper” and “to flourish”. It does not […]

During the month of December, one of the other ways I practice stillness is to go quiet on the podcast. We record and release the Christmas Collection and usually that’s it until January!  This year, however, we have so many […]

What do you already know you should be doing? If you are seeking clarity and you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to consider what you know is true. What did God tell you to do, but you’ve been putting it […]

We are making our way towards 2024, and with Christmas quickly approaching, that means it’s time to sit back and enjoy Chrystal’s Christmas Collection! Kariss and I continue our mother-daughter tradition of hosting the Christmas Collection and we had tons […]

When was the last time you got rest for your soul? My friend Asheritah CiuCiu joined me for a chat about finding true rest in Jesus. I know that sometimes it can feel intimidating to get in the presence of […]

Do you typically wait until the last possible minute to plan for the holiday season? The holidays come around the same time every year, and yet many of us fail to learn from last year’s mistakes. It doesn’t have to […]

The holidays are coming, and I want to know, how are your stress levels? This time of year can feel like one big event after another. There are parties to attend, spaces to decorate, gifts to buy, and outfits to […]

Struggling with comparison? What feelings stir up in your heart when you scroll through social media? Do you feel compelled to compare yourself to other people when you see them post about their beautiful homes, perfect relationships, and successful careers? […]

Do you know what it is to fully live your life?  One of my goals in creating the content I share is to make sure that YOU are living a life that you love. Recently, I sat down for an […]

Are you struggling to make time for the friendships in your life? Listen, I get it. The undercurrent of many of our lives is busyness. Considering how to work another thing into an already full schedule is often not what […]

Jackie Hill Perry is all too familiar with the challenge of making time for God when the days feel short. Abiding in the Lord has allowed her to show up for her home in the same way that she shows […]

When we slow down and let the Holy Spirit guide us, we can be intentional about the information we take in and the God ideas we put out into the world. How can we do this? I’ve learned a thing […]

Are you comfortable with who and how God made you to be? Do you feel less than and uncomfortable in your own skin?  That’s not how God desires for us to live and flourish. He created us to live an […]

What is your body telling you? For many of us, listening to our bodies doesn’t come naturally. Despite our many attempts at self-care, tuning into our deepest needs tends to come second best. But what would happen if you took […]

Comedian and author Yvonne Orji joins me to discuss her book, Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me Into the Life of My Dreams. As she puts it, God “supersized” her dreams to the extent that she now has to […]

Have you ever considered that staying young may have nothing at all to do with age? Life has a funny way of reminding us that we are getting older (cue the knee’s cracking), but that doesn’t mean we have to […]

Are there parts of your life that you try to keep hidden away? I’m sure most of us can think of something from our past that we would rather not revisit. Those painful moments can feel overwhelming and all-consuming at […]

Do you ever feel like you just need a plan for your life? Are you constantly mulling over what the future holds for you? Here’s what you need to know, developing a personal vision for your life may be easier […]

We all have seasons of brokenness. It’s a natural part of life. And it is healthy to acknowledge and own how we feel. Yet, the key is remembering we do not have to sit in those seasons. We can allow […]

Are you a finisher? No questions asked, starting is half the battle. Despite becoming distracted, lacking motivation, or feeling like there just isn’t enough time, you ARE capable of finishing what you start. The key is keeping the finish line […]

Not only is Dr. Anita Phillips a sister in Christ and a dear friend, but she’s also a trauma therapist, a life coach, and a minister with a profound understanding of what it takes to be an emotionally whole believer. […]

Do you ever wonder, when you have thoughts, feelings, or some kind of knowing in your heart if that “voice” is your own or God’s? Here’s what I can tell you about listening to God. It’s like music playing in […]

Grit isn’t born—it’s developed. My friend, Bianca Juarez Olthoff, has survived and overcome so many things to be successful in passionately serving the Lord today. She joins me in this episode to talk about how God developed grit in her […]

It doesn’t have to be complicated. Quiet time is simply a dedicated time of connection with God. How then, does it work? What should it look like for you? You don’t have to be a Biblical Scholar to have a […]

CeCe Winans joins me on The Sister Circle Podcast as we discuss what it looks like to prioritize the word of God and seek His wisdom in every area of your life.  CeCe is not only a GRAMMY award-winning artist […]

Do you struggle with overpacking? Are there things weighing you down and keeping you from enjoying the trip of life? If you pack lightly, you are able to enjoy an abundant life the way God intended. In this episode, I […]

Homeschool expert, Carole Joy Seid, has so much wisdom to share when it comes to giving your kids an excellent educational environment in your own home. She joins me in this episode to talk about reading as the key to […]

Ever wonder why Circadian rhythms matter or why routines have a significant impact on us? Simple, God is a God of order. Living a life of pattern and rhythm is our way of coming into agreement with Him and His […]

Jennifer Lucy Tyler and I are talking about community. Many of us find it difficult to find a community where we feel we belong, and some of us may not even realize we need it. We think we are doing […]

In some ways, it seems we brace ourselves for the occasional collisions. Yet, despite our attempts at staying abreast of every little detail that our lives consist of, therein remains the fact that some situations are just outside of our […]

In this episode, my good friend, Alli Worthington, joins me to discuss her recent book, “Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood.” Alli had no intention of writing a book on motherhood, but after seeing all of […]

Does something in your life feel off a bit? Are you beginning to notice subtle shifts from the way things used to be? Maybe it’s time to recalibrate. In a culture consumed with productivity and the promotion of personal agendas, […]

My friend, Hosanna Wong, has one of the most unique, courageous, creative, and encouraging voices I have ever heard. She joins me in this episode to talk about struggling with our identity, believing what God’s Word says about who we […]