Can I Steward Biblical Self-Care? With Dr. Benjamin Espinoza [Episode 397]

Steward Biblical Self-Care Dr. Benjamin Espinoza

What comes to mind when you think of self-care? Massages? Facials? Maybe a nap? While those are all good things, the truth is they won’t sustain us in the long run.

So today, pastor and theologian Dr. Benjamin Espinoza invites you to rethink self-care. He’ll help you see that true self-care goes far beyond any surface-level indulgences and is actually deeply rooted in your relationship with God.

Can I Start a Morning Prayer Routine? With Tara Beth Leach [Episode 387]

Start Morning Prayer Routine Tara Beth Leach

The practice of waking early to seek God in prayer is woven into the fabric of Scripture. But… what if you’re not a morning person?

Oh friend, I get it! But whether you greet the sunrise with joy or hit snooze like it’s your spiritual gift, today you’ll be challenged to rethink what’s possible with God.

Joining me on the 4:13 is author Tara Beth Leach who will encourage you to answer Scripture’s call to seek God early! She shares why mornings matter, how even night owls or those with busy schedules can make space for God, and what it looks like to build a structured yet flexible morning rhythm that actually sticks.

Can I Find Grace-Based Rhythms for Spending Time With God? With Naomi Vacaro [Episode 196]

Spend Quiet Time with God Naomi Vacaro

GIVEAWAY ALERT: You can win the book Quiet by this week’s podcast guest. Keep reading to find out how!

Do you struggle to create space in your daily routine for quiet time with God? So many of us want to feel close to Him, but we have difficulty finding time in our chaotic schedules. Or maybe a lack of time isn’t the issue, but inconsistencies in our days or being pulled away by distractions.

Well, my friend, if this is something you struggle with, then be encouraged…

No Mom-of-the-Year Award for Me

There’s something about routine that brings me comfort. I know what to expect and what each new day will bring.

But, there’s also something about routine – about the dailiness of life – that can make me feel stuck.

I start to feel trapped in my very own life.

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Have you ever felt swallowed up in the dailiness of your life — doing the same old chores and tasks over and over and over again?