EP 176: Time in God’s Word: How Christian Women Make It Work in Every Season

Inside: Real-life glimpses of how 11 Christian women spend time in God’s Word — honest, simple, grace-filled routines for every season. 💛

We all know how important it is to spend time in God’s Word—but what does that actually look like in real life?

This episode of the podcast is extra special to me. I invited eleven dear friends—women I’ve walked alongside in different seasons of life—to share what their time in the Word looks like right now. These women are homemakers, grandmothers, young adults, mamas of many, ministry leaders, caregivers, and everything in between.

Each reflection is honest, personal, and grounded in a love for the Lord. And not one of them points to a perfect routine. They simply point to Jesus.

My prayer is that as you listen in (or read along here), you’ll be encouraged — not with pressure to do more, but with a renewed hunger to open your Bible and meet with the Lord, right where you are. His Word truly is our daily bread and our greatest need.

Listen In for All the Reflections

Each woman’s full reflection is shared in the podcast episode. These weren’t written for performance—many were typed out late at night, or during full days, and every single one comes from a heart that longs to know and love Jesus more.

I’ve put together a special PDF that includes each woman’s full reflection—just a simple way to revisit and be encouraged by these sweet glimpses of real-life time in the Word. You can access it from the free library of resources here. (If you’re already part of the community, simply log in with the password you’ll find at the bottom of any email I’ve sent you.)

Shared Takeaways from These Women’s Reflections

As I gathered these reflections together, a few common threads stood out that may encourage you in your own season:

1. Faithfulness Over Perfection

From Zoe’s honesty about not always meeting her goals to Jen’s reminder that consistency is shaped by grace—not perfect routines—each woman has learned that faithfulness is about returning to God’s Word, not checking a box. Evelyn shared how even on the harder days, she’s learning to ask the Lord to quiet her heart and meet her in His Word.

2. Creativity in the Chaos

Whether it’s Rhonda’s “Battle Box,” Nikky’s bathroom resets, or Miranda reading Scripture with her kids at breakfast, these women have found practical ways to weave God’s Word into their days. Cellina beautifully described how worship music, hymns, and even toddler car naps become part of her walk with the Lord.

3. The Word and Prayer are Inseparable

Several women spoke of how their prayer life flows from their Bible reading. Marsha prays for her family based on what she reads each day. Miyoshi uses the daily verse from TableTalk as a guide for intercession. Denise and her husband start and end each day in prayer, letting Scripture shape their conversations with the Lord.

4. God Meets Us in the Margins

Timi’s early morning breaks at work, Jennifer listening to Scripture through Audible, and Evelyn finding a quiet room when the house is busy all reflect the reality that even a few focused minutes can feed our souls. It doesn’t have to be a perfect setup for God to do His perfect work.

5. Growth in Grace and Maturity

It was such a joy to hear how some of these women have grown over the years in how they approach their time in the Word. Denise shared how she’s learned to let go of legalism and embrace freedom in how and when she reads. Zoe is learning that her value isn’t tied to her performance, and Rhonda has found peace in adapting her routine during a demanding season of caregiving. These reflections remind us that walking with the Lord is just that—a walk. It’s a process of learning, growing, and being shaped by His grace, year after year.

Women Featured in This Episode

You’ll hear from:

• Timi – Single, in her mid-40s, working full-time outside the home, involved in women’s ministry, and living in the Midwest.
• Miranda – Married, mom of six, homeschooling her crew, and serving wherever the Air Force takes them.
• Cellina – Married, homeschooling mom of four kiddos (ages 8 and under), living in Georgia.
• Zoe – In her early 20s, living in Western Australia. Single, working outside the home, and prayerfully hoping that marriage and motherhood may be in her future. She currently lives with her family and their sweet dog, Indi, who they absolutely adore.
• Marsha – Married to a pastor, stay-at-home mom of four school-aged kids, living in the Midwest.
• Jennifer – Married, mom of seven children ranging from 22 to 5 months. A foodie who loves a good latte with a friend.
• Denise – Married, almost an empty nester with a large family. Has a heart for hospitality, discipling younger women, and teaching women’s Bible studies. Delights in time with her grandchildren, visiting National Parks and Maine, and enjoys coffee, chocolate, and most of all, Jesus.
• Miyoshi – Married, mom of five, and “Granna” to seven. An empty nester living in northeast Tennessee. Involved in biblical counseling and serves as the church librarian.
• Rhonda – Married, an empty nester, church volunteer, and caregiver for elderly family friends.
• Nikky – Wife and momma of seven (two big and five little). Living in the Midwest, spending her days learning together with her children and loving others through their family business.
• Evelyn – 18 years old, living at home, working as a birth doula and part-time at another job.

Each reflection is shared in her own words on the podcast—be sure to listen in!

A Personal Word of Encouragement

To the women who shared in this episode—thank you. You’ve encouraged my heart more than you know. I’m so grateful for your faithfulness, your honesty, and your example. You’ve reminded us that the Word is not just for quiet mornings—it’s for all of life.

To you, dear reader and listener, I pray you’re walking away encouraged—not with pressure to do more, but with a renewed hunger to open your Bible and meet with the Lord, right where you are.

Maybe you’ll take a moment today to reflect on your own time in the Word—or even journal it out. God’s Word is living and active—and it is for you.

“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

—John 6:68

However small your moments may feel today—God sees, God speaks to us through His Word, and His Word is always enough.

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