You’re not behind. You’re not incomplete. You’re not in a waiting room.

But nobody told you it would feel like this.

Every decision. Every bill. Every holiday. Every hard moment, on one pair of hands. Yours. In this first episode of the Warrior Woman series, we’re naming the weight that doesn’t have a name in most church spaces: what it actually feels like to carry your own life as a single Christian woman in your 30s and 40s.

And then we’re going to scripture to Abigail, the Proverbs 31 woman, and Lydia because what God says about a woman like you might be very different from what you’ve been told.

In this episode:

* The specific weight of carrying life alone and why it’s not just loneliness

* Three women in scripture who carried their own lives and were never described as incomplete

* Why your strength is not a consolation prize, it’s a calling

* A prayer for the woman who shows up every day for her own life

This week’s action step: Name one thing you carry well. Write it down. Say it out loud. Text it to a friend. Let it be evidence not of what you lack but of who you are.

Scriptures mentioned: 1 Samuel 25 — Abigail, Proverbs 31:10–31, Acts 16:11–15 — Lydia

If this episode met you right where you are, share it with a woman who needs to hear she is not alone.

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There are moments in life when the weight feels overwhelming… when you’re tired, stretched thin, and struggling to even find the words to pray.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story from a recent hard week, one filled with spiritual battle, emotional heaviness, and a sense of helplessness.

But right in the middle of it all, in the most unexpected place, God met me.

Not in a quiet prayer room.Not in a perfectly planned moment.But in the canned tomato aisle of a grocery store.

This episode is an invitation to recognize that even when life feels messy, uncertain, or heavy—God is still near, still moving, and still fighting for you.

What We Talk About

What to do when you don’t have the words to pray

Recognizing spiritual warfare in everyday life

The power of community and intercessory prayer

How God meets us in unexpected, ordinary places

Standing firm when you feel weary or defeated

Key Truths to Hold Onto

You are not alone in your battle

The enemy may be loud but he is already defeated

God meets you right where you are, not where you think you should be

Even when nothing changes outwardly, something can shift spiritually

There is more happening in the unseen than you realize

Scripture References

Ephesians 6:12

1 Peter 5:8

John 10:10

2 Kings 6:16–17

Reflection Question

Who can you reach out to for prayer and support this week?

Stay Connected

If this episode met you right where you are, share it with someone who may need encouragement today.

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And as always, keep showing up, keep seeking Him,and remember… you are never alone.

What do you do when life doesn’t unfold the way you thought it would?

In today’s episode of Kickin’ It with Kelley, we’re having a heartfelt conversation about trusting God when the story changes, when prayers seem unanswered, plans fall apart, and the life you imagined looks different than what you’re living.

Kelley shares from her own journey of loss, transition, and surrender, along with her deep passion for mentoring women who are learning to walk with God in uncertain seasons. Together, we explore what it means to trust God, not after we understand, but right in the middle of not knowing.

If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “God, this is not what I expected…”—this conversation is for you.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

Trusting God when life doesn’t go as planned

Navigating disappointment, grief, and unexpected change

The importance of mentoring and being seen in your faith journey

Church hurt and feeling misunderstood or overlooked

Learning to walk with God daily, even in uncertainty

Surrendering your plans and trusting the Author of your story

Scripture References

Colossians 2:6–7 – Walking in Christ, rooted and built up in Him

Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trusting the Lord with all your heart

Isaiah 55:8–9 – God’s ways are higher than ours

1 Corinthians 4:1–2 – Being faithful stewards of what God has given

Resources Mentioned

Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried About a Thingby Megan Fate Marshman

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And if your heart is longing for deeper connection and mentorship, stay tuned for what’s coming next.

Through personal storytelling, Scripture, and gentle encouragement, this episode explores how God gives us an “anthem of joy” not rooted in perfect circumstances, but in His faithfulness through every season.

If you’re walking through a difficult or uncertain time, this conversation will remind you:God still hears you, God still sees you, and your story is still being written.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

A personal story from a weekend church visit and a powerful worship moment

What it really means to have a “song of joy”

Encouragement for seasons of silence, heaviness, or uncertainty

A reminder that God is still a God of wonders

A reflection on past faithfulness and present hope

Key Scriptures

Hebrews 12:22 — The gathering of worship in heaven

Psalm 50:10–12 (NLT) — God owns everything, including the cattle on a thousand hills

Psalm 77:14 — “You are the God of great wonders…”

Psalm 77:19 — “Your footprints were unseen”

Joy is not dependent on circumstances, it is a deep, steady melody rooted in the faithfulness of God.

Even when life feels uncertain, God is still working behind the scenes.And sometimes… what begins as a whisper of faith becomes a full anthem of joy.

Reflection Question

What circumstance in your life right now might one day become your anthem of joy?

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may need a reminder of God’s joy today.

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Life rarely unfolds the way we imagine. We experience seasons of laughter and celebration, while also carrying grief, loss, and memories of what once was.

Through Scripture and personal reflection, Kelley shares how God meets us in both places, reminding us that even when life feels like ruins, the Potter is still shaping the clay.

This devotional invites you to slow down, sit with the Lord, and remember that the joy of the Lord is your strength, even in seasons of rebuilding.

So grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation.

In This Episode

Why joy and sorrow can coexist in the life of faith

The story in Haggai, Ezra, and Nehemiah where people rejoiced and wept at the same time

How grief changes our sense of time and memory

Why God is still present even when life feels like unfinished ruins

The importance of renewing our mind with God

How sharing what God has done for others strengthens our own faith

Memory Verses from the Series

Psalm 16:11“You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 51:10–12“Create in me a clean heart, O God,and renew a steadfast spirit within me…Restore the joy of Your salvation to me.”

This Week’s Verse

Nehemiah 8:10b“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Key Truth from Today’s Episode

Even when our circumstances feel like ruins, they are not outside God’s sovereignty.

We are still the clay, and the Potter is still working.

Sometimes faith means holding both joy and sorrow together, trusting that God is bringing greater glory from broken ground.

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On this Ash Wednesday, we begin a brand-new series leading up to Easter:

Finding Joy Again.

Because God does not require relocation before He releases joy. And neither should we.

In this deeply personal episode, Kelley shares about choosing intentional joy in seasons that feel heavy, unexpected, or slower than imagined. Whether you're walking through loneliness, big decisions, healing, disappointment, or simply wondering “Did I miss God?” this conversation is for you.

Joy is not loud happiness. It is a steady confidence that God is still good.

And in His presence? There is fullness of joy.

Why joy can exist at your current “address”

The neighborhoods of life we didn’t choose

Walking toward Easter with resurrection hope

Choosing intentional joy in weighty seasons

Why Scripture memorization changes your heart posture

Practical ways to cultivate joy this week

Psalm 16:11“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Write it. Speak it. Repeat it.

Place it somewhere visible, your mirror, planner, dashboard, refrigerator and let’s hide God’s Word in our hearts together.

Sit in His presence. Let worship shift the atmosphere.

We are memorizing joy-centered Scriptures together for the six weeks leading to Easter (April 5, 2026).

Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode in the Finding Joy Again series.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today and tag Kelley with a photo of where you’re placing your Scripture this week.

Joy is here. And we’re going to grab hold of it. Right where you are. Yes, even in this season.

Kelley shares faith-based encouragement and mentoring for women learning to trust God in the middle of unfinished work. Rooted in Scripture, this conversation is a gentle reminder that God’s presence remains with us in every season, especially when progress feels slow and the future feels uncertain.

If you’d like to join us, you’ll find the link in the show notes for our scripture memorization devotional, When God Continues the Conversation. You’re welcome to jump in anytime.

If this episode encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who may need hope today. You’re always welcome here and if you need prayer, feel free to leave a comment.

Scriptures Mentioned

Psalm 119:130

Haggai 2:4–9

Ezra 3:10–13

In today’s episode, we slow down and intentionally close out our fast with gratitude, surrender, and trust. Fasting doesn’t end when the timer stops; it ends when we ask God to seal what He’s done in our hearts so the fruit can continue to grow.

If you’ve just completed a fast or you’re standing at the edge of one, this episode is for you.

Together, we reflect on what God revealed, release the outcome back into His hands, and talk honestly about obedience, waiting, and trusting God with the next step. This is a sacred pause before life speeds back up, a moment to anchor what God planted deep within us.

As Jeremiah 17:8 reminds us, when our roots go deep, we are not shaken by seasons of heat or waiting. What God began, He is faithful to complete.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why it’s important to seal the work of a fast

Reflecting on what God revealed during this season

Releasing control and trusting God with the outcome

Obedience after fasting, even when it means waiting

Choosing gratitude before the breakthrough arrives

Walking forward in peace, not pressure

Scripture mentioned:

Jeremiah 17:8

Philippians 1:6

Luke 2:19

As you return to everyday rhythms, don’t rush past what God has done. Revisit your notes, stay attentive to His presence, and remember the fast may be complete, but the transformation continues.

Thank you for sitting in this sacred moment with me.

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In this episode of Kickin’ It with Kelley, we pause after a season of fasting, prayer, and reflection to talk about moving forward with what God has already revealed without rushing or striving.

We explore how stillness leads to realignment, why obedience often begins with a single next step, and how intimacy with God is our greatest treasure. This is an invitation to walk into the year ahead anchored in identity, trust, and quiet faithfulness.

Scripture referenced: Matthew 6:19–21, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 10:35–36, Proverbs 3:5–6

A reflection guide for Days 16–22 is available to help you stay the course and continue walking closely with God.

Let's continue this conversation over on my Substack — the link is in the show notes. Stay the Course

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As the midnight hour approaches and a new year begins, this episode invites you into a slower, steadier way forward—not rushed, not shiny, but deeply rooted in walking with God.

Instead of chasing a clean slate or trying to outrun last year’s pain, we talk about what it looks like to move forward with the One True God—step by step. This episode is a space for reflection, Scripture, healing, and a gentle invitation to begin 2026 with intention.

Whether you’re navigating waiting, healing, or uncertainty, you’re reminded here that God is not distant and you are not unseen.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

Moving forward with God without needing the full map

Finding identity, confidence, and wholeness in Christ

God’s nearness in seasons of transition, loss, and healing

A reflection on Acts 17 and the One True God who holds our lives

Living as a Christ-like fragrance in the world

Beginning the new year with intention through gentle fasting

Re-centering our focus on Scripture instead of distraction

Trusting God with the unknown—one faithful step at a time

Scripture Featured:

Acts 17:22-28

Psalm 42

Psalm 119:105

Invitation: A Gentle January Fast

This episode also includes an invitation to join a 3-week, gentle, sustainable fast—adaptable to your health, work, and season of life.

Week 1 (Jan 1–7): Clearing SpaceFocus: Surrender & Listening

Fast one daily distraction

Optional: skip one meal or choose simple foods

Prayer: “Lord, what are You inviting me to release?”

Week 2 (Jan 8–14): Realigning the HeartFocus: Identity & Trust

Daniel-style fast or fast from sugar, caffeine, or comfort foods

Prayer: “Remind me who I am in You.”

Week 3 (Jan 15–21): Moving Forward with GodFocus: Direction & Obedience

Partial fast (sunup to sundown) or one intentional fast day per week

Prayer: “Light my next step.”

This fast is not about striving—it’s about making room.

You’re not behind.You’re being invited.

God honors your intention, not your perfection.

If This Episode Encouraged You:

Share it with someone who may need a gentle reset

Subscribe or follow so you don’t miss future devotional episodes

Come back weekly as we continue moving forward with God together

Until next time…be still, be intentional, and trust the One who holds your future.

December has a way of filling every corner of our lives, our calendars, our homes, and sometimes even our hearts.

In today’s episode, Kelley shares a quiet, honest reflection on what it means to notice God’s presence before the moment passes. Through a childhood Christmas Eve memory, Scripture, and a recent God-ordained encounter, she invites us to consider the difference between living with awareness and looking back with regret.

This episode isn’t about guilt or striving. It’s about slowing down, making room, and recognizing the divine invitations God places in our everyday lives especially during the busy Christmas season.

So grab your coffee, take a breath, and settle into a moment of stillness as we prepare our hearts for the year ahead.

In This Episode:

Missing Jesus without meaning to

The innkeeper’s story and modern-day busyness

Recognizing God’s presence in ordinary moments

How December invites both reflection and renewal

Preparing your heart for a new year with awareness, not pressure

Scripture:

Luke 2:6–7 • Genesis 28:16–17 • John 1:51 • John 10:3–4

If this episode encouraged you, consider liking, sharing, or leaving a review — it helps others find hope in this season.

Kickin’ It with Kelley

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of Kickin’ It with Kelley, we’re getting real about the seasons when life doesn’t just break you once, it keeps breaking. If you’ve felt crushed, disappointed, stretched thin, or like you’re showing up to Thanksgiving in pieces, this conversation is for you.

We’re diving into the Potter’s wheel in Jeremiah 18:4, why God sometimes remakes us while life is still spinning, and how your witness is actually stronger in the seasons of breaking. Plus, we explore what you’re really bringing to the Thanksgiving table this year, hint: it’s more powerful than any side dish.

This is an episode about faith with the pedal to the metal, not speeding through life, but going hard after God even when you’re hurting.

What You’ll Hear Today

How to understand the continual “crushing” seasons in your life

What Jeremiah 18:4 reveals about God’s hands on your story

Why God can remake you while your life is still in motion

How to show up to Thanksgiving when you feel broken

Three powerful things God is forming in you right now

A prayer of peace, hope, and restoration for your holiday week

Key Scriptures

Jeremiah 18:4 (NLT): God reshapes the clay, He never throws it away.

Psalm 119:74 (NLT): Your hope in His Word brings joy to others.

Takeaways

Your brokenness doesn’t disqualify you, it deepens your witness.

God’s hands are steady even when your life feels fast and out of control.

The Potter is shaping you with intention, purpose, and love.

You carry hope, joy, and a testimony to the Thanksgiving table.

Prayer Over You

Kelley prays for peace, joy, hope, and the tangible presence of God to sit with you this Thanksgiving, even in the crushing.

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If this encouraged you, send it to a sister who needs the reminder that God is still working… even in the breaking. Leave a comment or review to help more women find this space.

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Follow along for more faith-driven encouragement, devotional content, and cozy conversations about life, purpose, and God’s love.

Kelley reminds you that you are not less than not because of your relationship status, not because of what didn’t happen, but because you are deeply loved by a God who still sees you, even in the silence.

In This Episode:

Encouragement for single Christian women who feel overlooked in church culture

A gentle reminder: You are not less than, even when you feel rejected, left out, or lonely.

Scripture Reference:

Genesis 16:13 "You are the God who sees me.”

Subscribe to Kickin’ It with Kelley wherever you listen to podcasts, substack and join the Devotional Coffee Series community as we prepare for a fresh year of faith and renewal in 2026.

Key Scriptures: Isaiah 26:3, Proverbs 3:5–6, Psalms 40:2, Colossians 1:17

Journaling Prompts:

Take out your journal, or just whisper this quietly to God:

* Name the shaky place. Where in your life does the ground feel unsteady?

* Name the truth. What do you know to be true about God, even here?

* Anchor it. Write down a scripture, a word, or a promise you can return to when the storm gets loud.

Reflection Questions

* What am I carrying right now that feels too heavy to bring into 2026?

* What patterns, fears, or habits need to be surrendered?

* Where is the Lord nudging me to put down old ways and pick up something new?

And then…

* What rhythms, spiritual, emotional, physical, relational, do I sense God inviting me to build?

* How can I begin to live intentionally now, so I’m not just making plans, but living out His purpose?

Jer 29:11 says “for I know the plans I have for you, declares the lord, plans to prosper you not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Scripture Anchors: Surrender

As we prepare to surrender 2026 into God’s hands, let these promises steady your heart:

“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book.Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” Psalms 139:16

God has already written every page of your story. 2026 isn’t a mystery to Him. It’s secure in His hands.

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You.” Isaiah 26:3

As you surrender your plans, His peace becomes your anchor.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Even when the path looks uncertain, His wisdom lights the way.

Prayer

Let’s pray together.

“Lord Jesus, here I am. I bring You my full heart, the burdens, the hopes, the tired places, and the desire to be renewed.I surrender what no longer belongs and open my hands to receive what You have for me.Root me deeply in Your love. Strengthen me to live with intention, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically, and relationally.And when the road curves in unexpected ways, remind me that hope isn’t lost… it’s found in You.As I prepare for the holidays and these last few months of 2025, I place 2026 fully into Your hands. Write Your story through my life. Amen.”

Journal

Before you move on with your day, take out your journal and make two simple lists:

* Three things you’re surrendering before 2025 ends, things that no longer serve where God is leading you.

* Three rhythms or practices you want to begin now, habits that align your whole life with Him.

Don’t overthink it. Just write what the Spirit brings to mind.This isn’t a resolution. It’s your foundation.

Today, I’m sharing a deeper reflection on what it means to say a new yes in the same old place. It’s not always about starting fresh somewhere else. Sometimes it’s about trusting Him to do a new thing right here, inside our hearts, in our routines, in the waiting.

Where in your life do you need to give God a “new yes” in the same familiar place?

Scripture for This Episode

* Psalm 63:1 (NLT) – “O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole-body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.”

* Mark 1:35 (NLT) – “Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray.”

* Psalm 4:4 (NLT) – “Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.”

* Psalm 16:7 (NLT) – “I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.

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7-Day Routine Reset Challenge

Theme: Seek Him Early – Walk with Him Daily – Rest in Him Nightly

Day 1 – Seek Him First

* Morning: Wake up 30 minutes earlier. Read Psalm 63:1 and journal one prayer for the day.

* Midday: Take one 5-minute standing or walking break.

* Evening: Read Psalm 16:7, reflect on how God guided you today, and write down one praise.

Day 2 – Gratitude in the Morning

* Morning: Before coffee, thank God for 3 specific blessings (Philippians 4:6-7).

* Midday: Stretch for 5 minutes between tasks.

* Evening: Read Psalm 4:4 and release any worries to Him before bed.

Day 3 – Align Your Heart

* Morning: Pray Mark 1:35 over your day. Ask God to lead your steps.

* Midday: Change your workspace posture — stand for 30 minutes or walk while you brainstorm.

* Evening: Write down one area where you saw God’s hand at work today.

Day 4 – Worship Before the World

* Morning: Play one worship song before checking your phone. Meditate on Lamentations 3:22-23.

* Midday: Go outside for fresh air and thank God for something you see.

* Evening: End with Psalm 119:105 and pray for wisdom for tomorrow.

Day 5 – Listen Before You Speak

* Morning: Read James 1:19 and sit in silence for 2 minutes, asking God to speak.

* Midday: Do light movement, walk in place or around the block, stretching, or standing desk time.

* Evening: Write down one Scripture from your day that stood out most.

Day 6 – Rest and Release

* Morning: Read Matthew 11:28-30 and lay your burdens before Him.

* Midday: Take a break to breathe deeply and pray over one person in your life.

* Evening: Read Psalm 3:5, thank God for His protection, and go to bed earlier.

Day 7 – Reset for the Week

* Morning: Review of the week’s journal notes. Read Proverbs 16:9 and thank God for guiding your steps.

* Midday: Move for 10 minutes - walk, stretch, or light activity.

* Evening: Reflect on one habit you want to continue beyond this week and pray for His help.

Father,

As I step into this new week, I release the weight of trying to figure it all out. You see the beginning from the end, and I trust You with both.

I surrender outcomes I can’t control. The conversations I’ve rehearsed. The decisions I keep ruminating. The timelines I’ve set in my head.

Help me stay close to You in the waiting. Help me choose peace over panic and worship over worry. Quiet the voices that stir fear, and increase the volume of Your truth in my life.

Thank you that I don’t walk into this week alone. You go before me, with me and never leave me.

I choose to rest in your truth today.

In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen!