Is a wife really called to be submissive to her husband in everything? What if her husband isn’t a believer, he's making the wrong decision, sinning against her or asking her to sin? What does she do then?

I believe that many women suffer needlessly under the guise of being submissive to their husbands, when what God really wants, is for them to stand firm in their faith.

Join me for a candid, heart-led journey through the pivotal moments when a wife must choose to obey God by obeying her husband or prioritize God over her husband.

Because there can be a rather fine line between when you’re to be submissive and when you're not, and the fact that how you decline your husband‘s request is equally important, you will probably want to take some notes today.

So, grab your pen and paper and let’s get started.

Scripture References:

Ephesians 5:24

1 Peter 3:1-2

Ephesians 5:22

Proverbs 16:9

Acts 5:29

Hebrews 4:13

Romans 1:32

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Galatians 6:1

1 Peter 3:7

Colossians 3:19

Ephesians 4:31-32

Luke 17:3-4

James 5:19-20

I Timothy 5:8

Titus 2:4-5

Proverbs 16:1, 3, 9

Referenced Episode:

#71 ~ Abigail ~ A Picture of Strength, Faith, and Confidence in a Difficult Marriage

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In God’s beautiful design for marriage, He has crafted specific roles for husbands and wives. Your role as a wife is to be your husband’s helpmate.

You were created with the necessary gifts and abilities to be the essential companion to your husband. You are the only one who fills this role in his life. To proudly stand beside him, encourage him spiritually, and support him in his leadership of the family.

In this episode, we'll cover ten practical steps, rooted in Scripture, to help you to live this out, enriching your marriage and creating a nurturing environment for both of you. Watch how humble obedience and loving support deepen your marriage, reflect Christ, and bring lasting, beautiful change.

Let’s get started.

Scripture References:

Genesis 2:18

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Ecclesiastes 4:9

1 Peter 4:10

Ephesians 5:22

Colossians 4:6

Galatians 6:2

Proverbs 14:1

Acts 5:29

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In a world that says, “Have it your way and have it right now,” patience is not something that is cultivated or portrayed much in our society.

So then, what does having patience in marriage really look like? As a Christian wife, what are ways that you can portray patience, and how is it that those who do portray this also seem to have a sense of peace about them? Where does that come from?

Join me for a candid look at family tension, discovering how trusting God’s timing changes responses, and learn concrete ways to listen, empathize, and answer with love instead of impulse. With simple communication steps and a prayerful heart, this episode shows how patience becomes a gift you give your marriage — and yourself.

Let's get started.

Scripture References:

Proverbs 3:5-6

Ephesians 4:2

Psalms 86:15

James 1:19-20

Proverbs 14:29

Matthew 18:15

Romans 12:15

Colossians 3:12

1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Philippians 4:6-7

Hebrews 13:5

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🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. In it you will learn what it means to be a submissive wife, how to respect your husband, and how following God's commands for your life will transform your marriage. Get your copy today!

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In this episode, I'm talking about the tactics that the enemy has used in my own marriage —first of my husband’s sudden change of heart and later with my own discouraging thoughts. Listen and learn what spiritual warfare looks in everyday marriage and how faith, prayer, and God’s armor turned a crisis into a testimony.

You will hear concrete examples of the enemy’s tactics—doubt, condemnation, isolation, distraction—and learn the simple steps to take your thoughts captive, rebuild trust, and protect your family. This is an invitation to see the battle clearly, stand together, and let God’s truth restore hope and unity in your home.

Let's get started.

Scripture References:

Ephesians 6:10-12

Mark 5:6-13

John 10:10

1 Peter 5:8

John 8:44

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Luke 5:16

Matthew 6:33

2 Timothy 1:7

John 14:27

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Matthew 11:28

Isaiah 41:10

Referenced Resources:

38 ~ The Real Enemy in the Battle For Your Marriage

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🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. In it you will learn what it means to be a submissive wife, how to respect your husband, and how following God's commands for your life will transform your marriage. Get your copy today!

🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to about it? Then come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Click here for more info.

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Every marriage has its moments when things feel off — the quiet distance, the bickering, the tension that won’t quit. In this episode, I'm sharing the same steps I use to recognize and address these issues quickly, allowing you to realign and restore harmony in your relationship.

Listen and walk away with practical, scripture-centered steps to assess, give space, and bring calmness to alleviate any tension in your marriage and help you to reconnect with your husband.

By applying these strategies, you can cultivate a nurturing and loving atmosphere that not only deepens your bond but also strengthens your relationship.

Let's get started.

Scripture References:

Romans 14:12

1 Corinthians 13:4

Colossians 3:12

Proverbs 12:25

Proverbs 15:13

Galatians 5:22

Philippians 4:6-7

James 1:3-4

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🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to the marriage God designed for you. In it you will learn what it means to be a submissive wife, how to respect your husband, and how following God's commands for your life will transform your marriage. Get your copy today!

🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to about it? Then come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Click here for more info.

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🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ As you follow the daily prompts, you will be led by the Holy Spirit to grow as a godly woman and wife. Check it out and start your journey today.

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Have you tried to break free from the sin in your life only to take three steps forward and two steps back? Are you frustrated by the same mistakes that feel impossible to shake. In this episode, I share a four-step process, rooted in Scripture, that will turn your stuttering progress into a steady transformation.

Through humble self-examination, confession, practical replacements for sinful habits, and reliance on the Holy Spirit, each small, faithful tasks will add up to lasting change.

Listen in as faith, hope, and practical wisdom meet — and learn how to move from repeating patterns to becoming the woman and wife you long to be.

Let's get started.

Scripture References:

Proverbs 16:18

Proverbs 11:2

2 Timothy 3:16-17

1 John 1:8

Psalms 139:23-24

1 John 1:9

James 5:16

Ephesians 4:32

Ephesians 4:22-24

Colossians 3:12-15

John 14:26

Galatians 5:16

1 Corinthians 10:13

2 Timothy 2:21

Isaiah 64:8

James 1:2-4

Proverbs 27:17

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🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to having the marriage God designed for you. In it you will learn what it means to be a submissive wife, how to respect your husband, and how following God's commands for your life will transform your marriage. Get your copy today!

🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Then come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Click here for more info.

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

I thought it was his fault—until a quiet lunch revealed the truth. In this episode, I'll take you on a candid journey from pride and defensiveness to humility and healing, uncovering five common habits that will make or break your marriage along the way.

Be warned, as I will be inviting you to pause, reflect, and ask yourself a tough question: does the change in my marriage need to start with me? Each habit comes with clear signals to watch for, what to replace it with, and how the new, Christlike response will reshape your home.

Tender, challenging, and warmly practical, this episode equips women to choose humility over pride, appreciation over complaint, and transparency over secrecy—offering both hope and concrete next steps for a marriage that reflects God’s design.

Let's get started.

Scripture References:

2 Timothy 2:23-24

Ephesians 5:22

Ephesians 6:5-8

1 Corinthians 13:4-6

Ephesians 5:33

Colossians 3:15

James 3:16

Philippians 2:3

Romans 15:2

Proverbs 19:5

Hebrews 4:13

Proverbs 31:11-12

Episode Reference:

#45 ~ Trust in Marriage ~ How to Build Trust, the Dangers of Accusations, & Rebuilding Trust When It's Been Broken

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🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to having the marriage God designed for you. In it you will learn what it means to be a submissive wife, how to respect your husband, and how following God's commands for your life will transform your marriage. Get your copy today!

🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Then come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Click here for more info.

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Did you like the podcast? I would love to hear from you. Please leave a review or share it with a friend. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!

🌷A.C.T.S Spiral Prayer Journal with prompts to help you have a focused, confident and effective prayer life.

🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ As you follow the daily prompts, you will be led by the Holy Spirit to grow as a godly woman and wife. Check it out and start your journey today.

🌼 6 Steps to Resolving Conflict Cheat Sheet

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Too often, the busyness of life along with the frustrations of any given day, get in the way of showing any kind of appreciation or gratitude for the blessing your husband is in your life.

This is all a part of the enemy's plan to keep you distracted from what is good and to only focus on what is going wrong or not quite the way you want it to be.

Come take a quiet moment with me to remember the blessings hiding in everyday marriage. To push past the busy distractions to a fresh gratitude of ten simple, biblical reasons to be thankful for your husband today.

With stories, Scripture, and gentle encouragement, this episode shows how honoring your husband's work, leadership, protection, and shared faith can rekindle joy and strengthen your relationship. Listen, reflect, and leave with a practical heart-shift that turns criticism and complacency into love and appreciation.

Let's get started.

Scripture References:

1 Timothy 5:8

Ephesians 5:23

1 Peter 3:7

Ephesians 5:25

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Proverbs 3:13-14

James 1:2-4

Romans 5:3-4

Joshua 24:15

Song of Solomon 2:16

1 Corinthians 16:15

🌟Likeminded Wives Gathering Next Meeting October 28th!

Free zoom meeting with myself and other Christian wives for a time of learning, sharing ideas, Q & A, encouragement, and more!

🌷Submissive Wife Study Guide ~ Download your free guide to begin your journey to becoming a better wife and to having the marriage God designed for you. In it you will learn what it means to be a submissive wife, how to respect your husband, and how following God's commands for your life will transform your marriage. Get your copy today!

🌷30 Minute Mentoring Calls ~ Have a struggle or concern and need someone to talk to? Then come pull up a chair next to mine and let's chat. Click here for more info.

• Thank You for listening!♥️

Did you like the podcast? I would love to hear from you. Please leave a review or share it with a friend. Oh, and be sure to hit the follow button so you don't miss any new episodes!

🌷A.C.T.S Spiral Prayer Journal with prompts to help you have a focused, confident and effective prayer life.

🌷Marriage Prayer Journal for Wives ~ As you follow the daily prompts, you will be led by the Holy Spirit to grow as a godly woman and wife. Check it out and start your journey today.

🌼 6 Steps to Resolving Conflict Cheat Sheet

🌼 Blog, Journals & More Free Printables

🌼 Join sisters like you ~ Faith Lived Out Community on FB

🌼 Contact me: nanci@faithlivedout.com

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.