Living Simply Redeemed - Finding Joy, with Marlena https://www.livingsimplyredeemed.com Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/living-simply-redeemed-finding-joy-with-marlena A moment to pause, breathe, and remember that grace often shows up in the simplest parts of our day. This is faith woven into real life — not another sermon, just an honest conversation between friends. Let's find the joy together. © 2026 Living Simply Redeemed, LLC. e99a427c-fe4c-5543-a534-349443a1f602 yes EP 0: Welcome to Living Simply Redeemed - Finding Joy, with Marlena en Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:49:28 -0500 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:58:01 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/gJiTxCgcEMeIRsdp7a7FiGqXALno3iIN88Qwt8LCdJE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mZjk0/NGMwOGUwZTI4MWRh/Nzk3Zjc1MTYxYWEy/YWJiMi5qcGc.jpg Living Simply Redeemed - Finding Joy, with Marlena https://www.livingsimplyredeemed.com episodic Marlena Joy A moment to pause, breathe, and remember that grace often shows up in the simplest parts of our day. This is faith woven into real life — not another sermon, just an honest conversation between friends. Let's find the joy together. A moment to pause, breathe, and remember that grace often shows up in the simplest parts of our day. Living Simply Redeemed, Marlena, Christian podcasts for women, faith based podcast, Christian empath, Christian burnout recovery, emotional wellness for Christian women, spiritual boundaries, Christian mindset, faith and mental health, grace over perfection, Christian lifestyle, intentional living, Abiding Grace, women of faith, inner healing, Christian, devotional, podcast, creative, art, music, worship, entrepreneur Marlena marlena@livingsimplyredeemed.com No No EP9 - It's Already Paid 9 9 EP9 - It's Already Paid full 542e0706-bfb4-4c17-91b5-44ab69b6f472 https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/9 On the way home from Miami, one more toll booth on the Florida Turnpike, a car cut Marlena off so fast she was sure they’d collide. Horn blaring, face turning from Georgia peach to red prune, she pulled up to pay, and the toll lady smiled and said, “It’s already paid,” pointing to the very car that had nearly hit her. As we head into the season of Thanksgiving and giving, this episode sits with the truth underneath that moment: so much of what we have was paid for before we ever arrived.

In this episode:

  • The little girl with the last cookie: why she was never naive, and why a giving heart still needs guarding
  • “Kill them with kindness,” and what it means when the person you’re angry with is the one who covers your cost
  • The biggest “already paid”: the Father who gave, the Son who paid before we ever sinned, and the Spirit who stays
  • A Kirkwood high school girl, a MARTA card, and the strangers who paid her fare across town
  • Coming full circle with Impact100 Atlanta, the Big Give, and Raising Expectations
  • A downtown church kitchen and the giving we rarely get to see
  • Why kindness costs something, and what you might receive inside of it

This week’s one step: Pay it forward somewhere small. Someone’s coffee, someone’s toll, a note to someone having a hard time. And if someone cuts you off, give them a gentle response instead.

This week’s challenge: Write down the names of the people who paid your way, a teacher, a mentor, a church, a stranger, and thank God for them. If you can, thank them too.

Give before the year ends: Impact100 Atlanta’s 2027 membership is open now. Join early, and be in the room for what’s coming.

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]]> On the way home from Miami, one more toll booth on the Florida Turnpike, a car cut Marlena off so fast she was sure they’d collide. Horn blaring, face turning from Georgia peach to red prune, she pulled up to pay, and the toll lady smiled and said, “It’s already paid,” pointing to the very car that had nearly hit her. As we head into the season of Thanksgiving and giving, this episode sits with the truth underneath that moment: so much of what we have was paid for before we ever arrived.

In this episode:

  • The little girl with the last cookie: why she was never naive, and why a giving heart still needs guarding
  • “Kill them with kindness,” and what it means when the person you’re angry with is the one who covers your cost
  • The biggest “already paid”: the Father who gave, the Son who paid before we ever sinned, and the Spirit who stays
  • A Kirkwood high school girl, a MARTA card, and the strangers who paid her fare across town
  • Coming full circle with Impact100 Atlanta, the Big Give, and Raising Expectations
  • A downtown church kitchen and the giving we rarely get to see
  • Why kindness costs something, and what you might receive inside of it

This week’s one step: Pay it forward somewhere small. Someone’s coffee, someone’s toll, a note to someone having a hard time. And if someone cuts you off, give them a gentle response instead.

This week’s challenge: Write down the names of the people who paid your way, a teacher, a mentor, a church, a stranger, and thank God for them. If you can, thank them too.

Give before the year ends: Impact100 Atlanta’s 2027 membership is open now. Join early, and be in the room for what’s coming.

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]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:49:28 -0500 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 1235 On the way home from Miami, one more toll booth on the Florida Turnpike, a car cut Marlena off so fast she was sure they’d collide. Horn blaring, face turning from Georgia peach to red prune, she pulled up to pay, and the toll lady smiled and said, “It’s already paid,” pointing to the very car that had nearly hit her. As we head into the season of Thanksgiving and giving, this episode sits with the truth underneath that moment: so much of what we have was paid for before we ever arrived.

In this episode:

  • The little girl with the last cookie: why she was never naive, and why a giving heart still needs guarding
  • “Kill them with kindness,” and what it means when the person you’re angry with is the one who covers your cost
  • The biggest “already paid”: the Father who gave, the Son who paid before we ever sinned, and the Spirit who stays
  • A Kirkwood high school girl, a MARTA card, and the strangers who paid her fare across town
  • Coming full circle with Impact100 Atlanta, the Big Give, and Raising Expectations
  • A downtown church kitchen and the giving we rarely get to see
  • Why kindness costs something, and what you might receive inside of it

This week’s one step: Pay it forward somewhere small. Someone’s coffee, someone’s toll, a note to someone having a hard time. And if someone cuts you off, give them a gentle response instead.

This week’s challenge: Write down the names of the people who paid your way, a teacher, a mentor, a church, a stranger, and thank God for them. If you can, thank them too.

Give before the year ends: Impact100 Atlanta’s 2027 membership is open now. Join early, and be in the room for what’s coming.

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]]> Living Simply Redeemed, Marlena, Christian podcasts for women, faith based podcast, Christian empath, Christian burnout recovery, emotional wellness for Christian women, spiritual boundaries, Christian mindset, faith and mental health, grace over perfection, Christian lifestyle, intentional living, Abiding Grace, women of faith, inner healing, Christian, devotional, podcast, creative, art, music, worship, entrepreneur No EP8 - Buy the Field, Expecting More Than You Can Imagine 8 8 EP8 - Buy the Field, Expecting More Than You Can Imagine full a4c91e17-6bde-49da-a347-7e41e1787124 https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/8 What would you do if God asked you to invest in something everyone could see was about to fall apart? And somewhere along the way, did you stop expecting God to do anything new, and just quietly start surviving?

Jerusalem was under siege and Jeremiah was in prison when God told him to buy a field. In this episode, Marlena walks through that story and the promise of Jeremiah 29:11, which was first written to people in exile. She shares her own journey from a little girl who never worried, through loss, layoffs, and grief, to finding her way back to expectancy. Along the way, she draws on Jehoshaphat’s prayer of remembrance and on Susie Larson’s book, More Than You Can Imagine.

In this episode:

  • Rest, nourishment, and time: a quick look back at restoration
  • Why Jeremiah 29:11 was written to exiles facing seventy years, and why “more” isn’t prosperity teaching
  • How a childlike faith wavers, and the difference between losing faith and losing expectancy
  • Building a case for God’s goodness, the way Jehoshaphat did in 2 Chronicles 20
  • Faith vs. trust, and expectation vs. expectancy
  • Gratitude, renewing your mind, and replacing false identities
  • Your calling is bigger than your gifts
  • What grieved God then grieves Him now, and the God who judges is also the God who restores
  • “Occupy till I come”: why we keep building and sowing until He returns

This week’s one step (pick the one with your name on it):

  • If you’ve lost your expectancy: Write down five specific things God has already done for you, and read them out loud before bringing Him your current request.
  • If you’ve been holding God to a deadline: Name the bullseye you drew, open your hands, and pray, “I don’t know how or when, but I trust You to break through.”
  • If there’s a false identity you’ve been wearing: Write the sentence you keep saying about yourself, scratch through it, and write what God says next to it. Post it where you’ll see it every day.
  • If God has been asking you to buy a field: Take one obedient step toward it this week. Not the whole thing. One step.

Ask yourself: where did I stop expecting?

Read along this week:
Jeremiah 32 (the full chapter) • Jeremiah 29:1–14 • 2 Chronicles 20:1–22 • Ephesians 3:20 • Luke 19:11–27 • Matthew 4:4 • Isaiah 30:15 • Romans 8:28 • Psalm 126 • Isaiah 61:3 • 1 Peter 5:10 • Romans 12:2 • Malachi 3:16 • Psalm 27:13


Resources mentioned:

Abiding Grace Planner:
A planner for noticing God’s nudges, remembering His faithfulness, and walking through your season with Him. It’s a great place to build your own case for God’s goodness and keep the field He’s asking you to tend in front of you.
https://livingsimplyredeemed.com/product/abiding-grace-planner/

Stay connected:

If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs to expect again, and send me a DM to tell me what field God is asking you to buy.

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]]> What would you do if God asked you to invest in something everyone could see was about to fall apart? And somewhere along the way, did you stop expecting God to do anything new, and just quietly start surviving?

Jerusalem was under siege and Jeremiah was in prison when God told him to buy a field. In this episode, Marlena walks through that story and the promise of Jeremiah 29:11, which was first written to people in exile. She shares her own journey from a little girl who never worried, through loss, layoffs, and grief, to finding her way back to expectancy. Along the way, she draws on Jehoshaphat’s prayer of remembrance and on Susie Larson’s book, More Than You Can Imagine.

In this episode:

  • Rest, nourishment, and time: a quick look back at restoration
  • Why Jeremiah 29:11 was written to exiles facing seventy years, and why “more” isn’t prosperity teaching
  • How a childlike faith wavers, and the difference between losing faith and losing expectancy
  • Building a case for God’s goodness, the way Jehoshaphat did in 2 Chronicles 20
  • Faith vs. trust, and expectation vs. expectancy
  • Gratitude, renewing your mind, and replacing false identities
  • Your calling is bigger than your gifts
  • What grieved God then grieves Him now, and the God who judges is also the God who restores
  • “Occupy till I come”: why we keep building and sowing until He returns

This week’s one step (pick the one with your name on it):

  • If you’ve lost your expectancy: Write down five specific things God has already done for you, and read them out loud before bringing Him your current request.
  • If you’ve been holding God to a deadline: Name the bullseye you drew, open your hands, and pray, “I don’t know how or when, but I trust You to break through.”
  • If there’s a false identity you’ve been wearing: Write the sentence you keep saying about yourself, scratch through it, and write what God says next to it. Post it where you’ll see it every day.
  • If God has been asking you to buy a field: Take one obedient step toward it this week. Not the whole thing. One step.

Ask yourself: where did I stop expecting?

Read along this week:
Jeremiah 32 (the full chapter) • Jeremiah 29:1–14 • 2 Chronicles 20:1–22 • Ephesians 3:20 • Luke 19:11–27 • Matthew 4:4 • Isaiah 30:15 • Romans 8:28 • Psalm 126 • Isaiah 61:3 • 1 Peter 5:10 • Romans 12:2 • Malachi 3:16 • Psalm 27:13


Resources mentioned:

Abiding Grace Planner:
A planner for noticing God’s nudges, remembering His faithfulness, and walking through your season with Him. It’s a great place to build your own case for God’s goodness and keep the field He’s asking you to tend in front of you.
https://livingsimplyredeemed.com/product/abiding-grace-planner/

Stay connected:

If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs to expect again, and send me a DM to tell me what field God is asking you to buy.

Live simply, and live redeemed.

]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:17:56 -0500 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 1901 What would you do if God asked you to invest in something everyone could see was about to fall apart? And somewhere along the way, did you stop expecting God to do anything new, and just quietly start surviving?

Jerusalem was under siege and Jeremiah was in prison when God told him to buy a field. In this episode, Marlena walks through that story and the promise of Jeremiah 29:11, which was first written to people in exile. She shares her own journey from a little girl who never worried, through loss, layoffs, and grief, to finding her way back to expectancy. Along the way, she draws on Jehoshaphat’s prayer of remembrance and on Susie Larson’s book, More Than You Can Imagine.

In this episode:

  • Rest, nourishment, and time: a quick look back at restoration
  • Why Jeremiah 29:11 was written to exiles facing seventy years, and why “more” isn’t prosperity teaching
  • How a childlike faith wavers, and the difference between losing faith and losing expectancy
  • Building a case for God’s goodness, the way Jehoshaphat did in 2 Chronicles 20
  • Faith vs. trust, and expectation vs. expectancy
  • Gratitude, renewing your mind, and replacing false identities
  • Your calling is bigger than your gifts
  • What grieved God then grieves Him now, and the God who judges is also the God who restores
  • “Occupy till I come”: why we keep building and sowing until He returns

This week’s one step (pick the one with your name on it):

  • If you’ve lost your expectancy: Write down five specific things God has already done for you, and read them out loud before bringing Him your current request.
  • If you’ve been holding God to a deadline: Name the bullseye you drew, open your hands, and pray, “I don’t know how or when, but I trust You to break through.”
  • If there’s a false identity you’ve been wearing: Write the sentence you keep saying about yourself, scratch through it, and write what God says next to it. Post it where you’ll see it every day.
  • If God has been asking you to buy a field: Take one obedient step toward it this week. Not the whole thing. One step.

Ask yourself: where did I stop expecting?

Read along this week:
Jeremiah 32 (the full chapter) • Jeremiah 29:1–14 • 2 Chronicles 20:1–22 • Ephesians 3:20 • Luke 19:11–27 • Matthew 4:4 • Isaiah 30:15 • Romans 8:28 • Psalm 126 • Isaiah 61:3 • 1 Peter 5:10 • Romans 12:2 • Malachi 3:16 • Psalm 27:13


Resources mentioned:

Abiding Grace Planner:
A planner for noticing God’s nudges, remembering His faithfulness, and walking through your season with Him. It’s a great place to build your own case for God’s goodness and keep the field He’s asking you to tend in front of you.
https://livingsimplyredeemed.com/product/abiding-grace-planner/

Stay connected:

If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs to expect again, and send me a DM to tell me what field God is asking you to buy.

Live simply, and live redeemed.

]]> Jeremiah 29:11, buy the field, Jeremiah 32, faith podcast, Christian women, Christian podcast for women, trusting God, expectancy, hope in hard times, restoration, God's promises, faith over fear, grief and faith, purpose and calling, More Than You Can Imagine, Susie Larson, Ephesians 3:20, 2 Chronicles 20, Jehoshaphat, occupy till I come, living simply redeemed, finding joy, Marlena J Smith, devotional podcast, Bible study for women, faith journey No EP 7 - Put down the Sugar. When Striving Won't Help You. 7 7 EP 7 - Put down the Sugar. When Striving Won't Help You. full b7ecbca8-3595-4def-8d06-b04b856786e8 https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/7 Some weeks we feel unwell: a head cold, a hard season, a Sunday-night heaviness we can't quite name. And our first reach is for a little sugar. Recorded partly from Miches in the Dominican Republic, this episode starts at a steakhouse table where Marlena said no to dessert, then goes back to a Friday evening when her whole house went down with a cold, and the whisper she heard in the middle of it: "I was already healing you, even before you started getting sick."


In this episode:

  • Why the little nudges are often God preparing you, the way Joseph filled the barns before the famine
  • The Sunday scaries and the everyday sugar we reach for: scrolling, snacking, over-planning, numbing out
  • Two ways we strive: the woman who feels she's not enough, and the woman who believes she always has to be the strong one
  • Protection, not punishment, and what an empty field teaches about waiting
  • A word for anyone living with chronic illness, and for the caregivers beside them
  • Abiding grace: the grace that stays, wave after wave
  • The recipe for restoration: rest, nourishment, and time


This week's one step: The next time that Sunday-night heaviness rolls in, or you catch yourself pushing through a day you have no business pushing through, stop for one breath and ask: Am I reaching for sugar, or am I letting God heal me?


This week's challenge: Pick one thing on your list and let it wait, on purpose. Then do the restful thing instead.


Mentioned: The Abiding Grace Planner — a gentle place to catch the nudges and walk your season with Him.


Stay connected: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a sister who needs it.

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]]> Some weeks we feel unwell: a head cold, a hard season, a Sunday-night heaviness we can't quite name. And our first reach is for a little sugar. Recorded partly from Miches in the Dominican Republic, this episode starts at a steakhouse table where Marlena said no to dessert, then goes back to a Friday evening when her whole house went down with a cold, and the whisper she heard in the middle of it: "I was already healing you, even before you started getting sick."


In this episode:

  • Why the little nudges are often God preparing you, the way Joseph filled the barns before the famine
  • The Sunday scaries and the everyday sugar we reach for: scrolling, snacking, over-planning, numbing out
  • Two ways we strive: the woman who feels she's not enough, and the woman who believes she always has to be the strong one
  • Protection, not punishment, and what an empty field teaches about waiting
  • A word for anyone living with chronic illness, and for the caregivers beside them
  • Abiding grace: the grace that stays, wave after wave
  • The recipe for restoration: rest, nourishment, and time


This week's one step: The next time that Sunday-night heaviness rolls in, or you catch yourself pushing through a day you have no business pushing through, stop for one breath and ask: Am I reaching for sugar, or am I letting God heal me?


This week's challenge: Pick one thing on your list and let it wait, on purpose. Then do the restful thing instead.


Mentioned: The Abiding Grace Planner — a gentle place to catch the nudges and walk your season with Him.


Stay connected: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a sister who needs it.

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]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 1451 Some weeks we feel unwell: a head cold, a hard season, a Sunday-night heaviness we can't quite name. And our first reach is for a little sugar. Recorded partly from Miches in the Dominican Republic, this episode starts at a steakhouse table where Marlena said no to dessert, then goes back to a Friday evening when her whole house went down with a cold, and the whisper she heard in the middle of it: "I was already healing you, even before you started getting sick."


In this episode:

  • Why the little nudges are often God preparing you, the way Joseph filled the barns before the famine
  • The Sunday scaries and the everyday sugar we reach for: scrolling, snacking, over-planning, numbing out
  • Two ways we strive: the woman who feels she's not enough, and the woman who believes she always has to be the strong one
  • Protection, not punishment, and what an empty field teaches about waiting
  • A word for anyone living with chronic illness, and for the caregivers beside them
  • Abiding grace: the grace that stays, wave after wave
  • The recipe for restoration: rest, nourishment, and time


This week's one step: The next time that Sunday-night heaviness rolls in, or you catch yourself pushing through a day you have no business pushing through, stop for one breath and ask: Am I reaching for sugar, or am I letting God heal me?


This week's challenge: Pick one thing on your list and let it wait, on purpose. Then do the restful thing instead.


Mentioned: The Abiding Grace Planner — a gentle place to catch the nudges and walk your season with Him.


Stay connected: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a sister who needs it.

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]]> Put Down the Sugar, Living Simply Redeemed, Christian women podcast, Christian podcast for women, faith and burnout, stop striving, imposter syndrome Christian, people pleasing, healing before the symptoms, abiding grace, grace upon grace, chronic illness and faith, encouragement for caregivers, rest in God, Sunday scaries, Christian self care, God’s timing, Psalm 127:2, 2 Corinthians 12:9, women of faith No EP 6 - Safe, Seen, and Standing 6 6 EP 6 - Safe, Seen, and Standing full 94f1a64a-76c8-484d-99f3-362201616ff4 https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/6 What does safety mean to you? Not the safety someone else promises, but the safety you carry because of whose you are. In this episode, Marlena reflects on a powerful moment from Tracee Ellis Ross, two lenses of safety in Scripture (resting in God's shelter and standing in His authority), hitting "the wall," and what Peter teaches us about resisting God's work. You'll also hear the story of a loaf of Brazilian cheese bread, a prep kitchen, and a woman named Dani who made room.

Stay for the gentle self-check, "Which One Am I In?", a word for the one who's anxious to please, and one small step to take this week.

In this episode

  • Tracee Ellis Ross on reestablishing safety for yourself
  • Two lenses of safety: "I've got you" and "You have authority in Christ"
  • A self-assessment: five everyday women and three quiet questions
  • A word for the one who's anxious to please
  • Hitting the wall, perimenopause, and the holy "no"
  • Peter, "Get behind me, Satan," and the difference between resisting the enemy and resisting God
  • Test everything, and hold on to what is good
  • "Simply Redeemed" and being a daughter of the King
  • Dani's cheese bread, and making room

Key Scriptures

Psalm 4:8 · Proverbs 18:10 · Deuteronomy 33:27 · Ephesians 6:10–14 · Luke 10:19 · 2 Timothy 1:7 · Galatians 1:10 · 1 Peter 3:4 · Ephesians 4:26 · Matthew 5:37 · 1 Kings 19:1–8 · Matthew 16:18–23 · 1 Peter 5:8–10 · James 4:7 · 1 Thessalonians 5:21 · Job 12:13 · Isaiah 43:1–2 · Genesis 50:20 · 2 Corinthians 1:4 · Psalm 46 · Zephaniah 3:17


A few Resources mentioned

Episodes referenced

Ep. 2: Overwhelmed & Carrying Too Much? · Ep. 3: Stop Apologizing for Your Mess · Ep. 4: Strike the Ground Again! · Ep. 5: Hearing God in Your Coffeehouse


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]]> What does safety mean to you? Not the safety someone else promises, but the safety you carry because of whose you are. In this episode, Marlena reflects on a powerful moment from Tracee Ellis Ross, two lenses of safety in Scripture (resting in God's shelter and standing in His authority), hitting "the wall," and what Peter teaches us about resisting God's work. You'll also hear the story of a loaf of Brazilian cheese bread, a prep kitchen, and a woman named Dani who made room.

Stay for the gentle self-check, "Which One Am I In?", a word for the one who's anxious to please, and one small step to take this week.

In this episode

  • Tracee Ellis Ross on reestablishing safety for yourself
  • Two lenses of safety: "I've got you" and "You have authority in Christ"
  • A self-assessment: five everyday women and three quiet questions
  • A word for the one who's anxious to please
  • Hitting the wall, perimenopause, and the holy "no"
  • Peter, "Get behind me, Satan," and the difference between resisting the enemy and resisting God
  • Test everything, and hold on to what is good
  • "Simply Redeemed" and being a daughter of the King
  • Dani's cheese bread, and making room

Key Scriptures

Psalm 4:8 · Proverbs 18:10 · Deuteronomy 33:27 · Ephesians 6:10–14 · Luke 10:19 · 2 Timothy 1:7 · Galatians 1:10 · 1 Peter 3:4 · Ephesians 4:26 · Matthew 5:37 · 1 Kings 19:1–8 · Matthew 16:18–23 · 1 Peter 5:8–10 · James 4:7 · 1 Thessalonians 5:21 · Job 12:13 · Isaiah 43:1–2 · Genesis 50:20 · 2 Corinthians 1:4 · Psalm 46 · Zephaniah 3:17


A few Resources mentioned

Episodes referenced

Ep. 2: Overwhelmed & Carrying Too Much? · Ep. 3: Stop Apologizing for Your Mess · Ep. 4: Strike the Ground Again! · Ep. 5: Hearing God in Your Coffeehouse


Resources

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]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:06:47 -0400 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 2233 What does safety mean to you? Not the safety someone else promises, but the safety you carry because of whose you are. In this episode, Marlena reflects on a powerful moment from Tracee Ellis Ross, two lenses of safety in Scripture (resting in God's shelter and standing in His authority), hitting "the wall," and what Peter teaches us about resisting God's work. You'll also hear the story of a loaf of Brazilian cheese bread, a prep kitchen, and a woman named Dani who made room.

Stay for the gentle self-check, "Which One Am I In?", a word for the one who's anxious to please, and one small step to take this week.

In this episode

  • Tracee Ellis Ross on reestablishing safety for yourself
  • Two lenses of safety: "I've got you" and "You have authority in Christ"
  • A self-assessment: five everyday women and three quiet questions
  • A word for the one who's anxious to please
  • Hitting the wall, perimenopause, and the holy "no"
  • Peter, "Get behind me, Satan," and the difference between resisting the enemy and resisting God
  • Test everything, and hold on to what is good
  • "Simply Redeemed" and being a daughter of the King
  • Dani's cheese bread, and making room

Key Scriptures

Psalm 4:8 · Proverbs 18:10 · Deuteronomy 33:27 · Ephesians 6:10–14 · Luke 10:19 · 2 Timothy 1:7 · Galatians 1:10 · 1 Peter 3:4 · Ephesians 4:26 · Matthew 5:37 · 1 Kings 19:1–8 · Matthew 16:18–23 · 1 Peter 5:8–10 · James 4:7 · 1 Thessalonians 5:21 · Job 12:13 · Isaiah 43:1–2 · Genesis 50:20 · 2 Corinthians 1:4 · Psalm 46 · Zephaniah 3:17


A few Resources mentioned

Episodes referenced

Ep. 2: Overwhelmed & Carrying Too Much? · Ep. 3: Stop Apologizing for Your Mess · Ep. 4: Strike the Ground Again! · Ep. 5: Hearing God in Your Coffeehouse


Resources

Where to Listen & Subscribe

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]]> Living Simply Redeemed, Marlena, Christian podcasts for women, faith based podcast, Christian empath, Christian burnout recovery, emotional wellness for Christian women, spiritual boundaries, Christian mindset, faith and mental health, grace over perfection, Christian lifestyle, intentional living, Abiding Grace, women of faith, inner healing, Christian, devotional, podcast, creative, art, music, worship, entrepreneur No EP 5 - Hearing God in Your Coffeehouse 5 5 EP 5 - Hearing God in Your Coffeehouse full 1eb16064-51ff-4fdc-8f6b-b27db652735c https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/5 What if the noise of everyday life isn't the problem,  just the room we practice in? In this episode, Marlena opens the door to a busy coffeehouse and asks when we became so enamored with noise. She shares the story of an unexpected altar call at a table, walks through Priscilla Shirer's seven keys to discerning God's voice, Dr. D'Ann V. Johnson's Seasons of a Woman's Life, and the Abiding Grace Planner's seven-step path to hearing God. Plus: a little of Steven Bartlett's Signal vs. Noise recommendation, reimagined for the Kingdom.

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]]> What if the noise of everyday life isn't the problem,  just the room we practice in? In this episode, Marlena opens the door to a busy coffeehouse and asks when we became so enamored with noise. She shares the story of an unexpected altar call at a table, walks through Priscilla Shirer's seven keys to discerning God's voice, Dr. D'Ann V. Johnson's Seasons of a Woman's Life, and the Abiding Grace Planner's seven-step path to hearing God. Plus: a little of Steven Bartlett's Signal vs. Noise recommendation, reimagined for the Kingdom.

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]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 2021 What if the noise of everyday life isn't the problem,  just the room we practice in? In this episode, Marlena opens the door to a busy coffeehouse and asks when we became so enamored with noise. She shares the story of an unexpected altar call at a table, walks through Priscilla Shirer's seven keys to discerning God's voice, Dr. D'Ann V. Johnson's Seasons of a Woman's Life, and the Abiding Grace Planner's seven-step path to hearing God. Plus: a little of Steven Bartlett's Signal vs. Noise recommendation, reimagined for the Kingdom.

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]]> Living Simply Redeemed, Marlena, Christian podcasts for women, faith based podcast, Christian empath, Christian burnout recovery, emotional wellness for Christian women, spiritual boundaries, Christian mindset, faith and mental health, grace over perfection, Christian lifestyle, intentional living, Abiding Grace, women of faith, inner healing, Christian, devotional, podcast, creative, art, music, worship, entrepreneur No EP 4 - Strike the Ground Again! How Bold Prayer Works for the People You Love (and You Too) 4 4 EP 4 - Strike the Ground Again! How Bold Prayer Works for the People You Love (and You Too) full 5b0e218d-03a2-4e60-a5d3-4869dfcd7d8e https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/4 Have you been praying for someone for so long that your prayers have gotten quiet, safe, and small? If you've been asking God to bless and help the people you love when what they really need is an awakening, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Marlena shares how God convicted her about praying "safe prayers" and challenged her to pray for true Damascus Road encounters for her husband, family, friends, and even coworkers. Through the stories of Saul and Ananias, and Elisha's call to "strike the ground again," she opens up about her sabbatical, learning to fight in the spirit, finding her voice as the quiet last of six, and stewarding well what God has entrusted to us. The episode closes with a bold prayer you can speak over anyone God has placed on your heart.

In this episode:

  • Why safe prayers can keep us from praying for real transformation
  • What Saul and Ananias teach us about blindness, assignment, and being ready
  • How to stop stopping at three, and pray the Word with persistence and authority

Chapters: 

  • 00:11 Introduction
  • 01:08 Welcome to Living Simply Redeemed
  • 01:35 A Confession About Safe Prayers
  • 03:36 The Story of Saul and Ananias
  • 06:38 My Own Damascus Road
  • 09:37 Learning to Fight
  • 14:20 Out of the Comfort Zone and Into Authority
  • 16:41 Those in Our Circle
  • 18:28 Why This is Personal for Me
  • 20:24 A Prayer for Those We Love
  • 25:21 Closing

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]]> Have you been praying for someone for so long that your prayers have gotten quiet, safe, and small? If you've been asking God to bless and help the people you love when what they really need is an awakening, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Marlena shares how God convicted her about praying "safe prayers" and challenged her to pray for true Damascus Road encounters for her husband, family, friends, and even coworkers. Through the stories of Saul and Ananias, and Elisha's call to "strike the ground again," she opens up about her sabbatical, learning to fight in the spirit, finding her voice as the quiet last of six, and stewarding well what God has entrusted to us. The episode closes with a bold prayer you can speak over anyone God has placed on your heart.

In this episode:

  • Why safe prayers can keep us from praying for real transformation
  • What Saul and Ananias teach us about blindness, assignment, and being ready
  • How to stop stopping at three, and pray the Word with persistence and authority

Chapters: 

  • 00:11 Introduction
  • 01:08 Welcome to Living Simply Redeemed
  • 01:35 A Confession About Safe Prayers
  • 03:36 The Story of Saul and Ananias
  • 06:38 My Own Damascus Road
  • 09:37 Learning to Fight
  • 14:20 Out of the Comfort Zone and Into Authority
  • 16:41 Those in Our Circle
  • 18:28 Why This is Personal for Me
  • 20:24 A Prayer for Those We Love
  • 25:21 Closing

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]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:39:05 -0400 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 1575 Have you been praying for someone for so long that your prayers have gotten quiet, safe, and small? If you've been asking God to bless and help the people you love when what they really need is an awakening, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Marlena shares how God convicted her about praying "safe prayers" and challenged her to pray for true Damascus Road encounters for her husband, family, friends, and even coworkers. Through the stories of Saul and Ananias, and Elisha's call to "strike the ground again," she opens up about her sabbatical, learning to fight in the spirit, finding her voice as the quiet last of six, and stewarding well what God has entrusted to us. The episode closes with a bold prayer you can speak over anyone God has placed on your heart.

In this episode:

  • Why safe prayers can keep us from praying for real transformation
  • What Saul and Ananias teach us about blindness, assignment, and being ready
  • How to stop stopping at three, and pray the Word with persistence and authority

Chapters: 

  • 00:11 Introduction
  • 01:08 Welcome to Living Simply Redeemed
  • 01:35 A Confession About Safe Prayers
  • 03:36 The Story of Saul and Ananias
  • 06:38 My Own Damascus Road
  • 09:37 Learning to Fight
  • 14:20 Out of the Comfort Zone and Into Authority
  • 16:41 Those in Our Circle
  • 18:28 Why This is Personal for Me
  • 20:24 A Prayer for Those We Love
  • 25:21 Closing

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]]> Living Simply Redeemed, Marlena, Christian podcasts for women, faith based podcast, Christian empath, Christian burnout recovery, emotional wellness for Christian women, spiritual boundaries, Christian mindset, faith and mental health, grace over perfection, Christian lifestyle, intentional living, Abiding Grace, women of faith, inner healing, Christian, devotional, podcast, creative, art, music, worship, entrepreneur No EP 3 - Stop Apologizing for Your Mess: How to Build Authentic Spaces Where People Feel Truly Welcomed 3 3 EP 3 - Stop Apologizing for Your Mess: How to Build Authentic Spaces Where People Feel Truly Welcomed full e0d9f205-0eff-4dfe-b34f-3e0ca1fbbad4 https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/3 Do you immediately catch yourself saying, "Please excuse the mess," whenever someone steps into your home or life? If you’ve been holding off on taking action on a message God gave you, or if you're striving for a spotless, picture-perfect life that actually keeps people at arm’s length, this episode is a warm invitation to embrace grace.

Drawing from lessons at a work vending machine, the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, and nostalgic memories of her father’s cluttered, creative workspace, Marlena explores why perfection isn't what invites community... authenticity is.

Inside this episode, we’re unpacking:

  • The Vending Machine & Expired Opportunities: Why storing up God's Word without acting on it turns nourishment into neglect, and how to respond in season.

  • The Banquet Table Principle (Luke 14): Why you should never stop setting your table or sharing your gifts, even when the people you expected don't show up.

  • Lessons from My Father’s Desk: How a cluttered, creative workspace offered permission, curiosity, and connection rather than rigid perfection.

  • Creating Welcoming Spaces: Why sterile perfection rarely invites real relationships, and how your everyday "lived-in" spaces create sanctuary for others.

You don't need a spotless space or a perfect life to invite people in or obey God's voice. Pull up a chair, leave the clutter as it is, and let's dive in together.


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]]> Do you immediately catch yourself saying, "Please excuse the mess," whenever someone steps into your home or life? If you’ve been holding off on taking action on a message God gave you, or if you're striving for a spotless, picture-perfect life that actually keeps people at arm’s length, this episode is a warm invitation to embrace grace.

Drawing from lessons at a work vending machine, the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, and nostalgic memories of her father’s cluttered, creative workspace, Marlena explores why perfection isn't what invites community... authenticity is.

Inside this episode, we’re unpacking:

  • The Vending Machine & Expired Opportunities: Why storing up God's Word without acting on it turns nourishment into neglect, and how to respond in season.

  • The Banquet Table Principle (Luke 14): Why you should never stop setting your table or sharing your gifts, even when the people you expected don't show up.

  • Lessons from My Father’s Desk: How a cluttered, creative workspace offered permission, curiosity, and connection rather than rigid perfection.

  • Creating Welcoming Spaces: Why sterile perfection rarely invites real relationships, and how your everyday "lived-in" spaces create sanctuary for others.

You don't need a spotless space or a perfect life to invite people in or obey God's voice. Pull up a chair, leave the clutter as it is, and let's dive in together.


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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 797 Do you immediately catch yourself saying, "Please excuse the mess," whenever someone steps into your home or life? If you’ve been holding off on taking action on a message God gave you, or if you're striving for a spotless, picture-perfect life that actually keeps people at arm’s length, this episode is a warm invitation to embrace grace.

Drawing from lessons at a work vending machine, the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, and nostalgic memories of her father’s cluttered, creative workspace, Marlena explores why perfection isn't what invites community... authenticity is.

Inside this episode, we’re unpacking:

  • The Vending Machine & Expired Opportunities: Why storing up God's Word without acting on it turns nourishment into neglect, and how to respond in season.

  • The Banquet Table Principle (Luke 14): Why you should never stop setting your table or sharing your gifts, even when the people you expected don't show up.

  • Lessons from My Father’s Desk: How a cluttered, creative workspace offered permission, curiosity, and connection rather than rigid perfection.

  • Creating Welcoming Spaces: Why sterile perfection rarely invites real relationships, and how your everyday "lived-in" spaces create sanctuary for others.

You don't need a spotless space or a perfect life to invite people in or obey God's voice. Pull up a chair, leave the clutter as it is, and let's dive in together.


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]]> Living Simply Redeemed, Marlena, Christian podcasts for women, faith based podcast, Christian empath, Christian burnout recovery, emotional wellness for Christian women, spiritual boundaries, Christian mindset, faith and mental health, grace over perfection, Christian lifestyle, intentional living, Abiding Grace, women of faith, inner healing, Christian, devotional, podcast, creative, art, music, worship, entrepreneur No EP 2 - Overwhelmed & Carrying Too Much? How Empaths Can Reclaim Peace & Set Spiritual Boundaries 2 2 EP 2 - Overwhelmed & Carrying Too Much? How Empaths Can Reclaim Peace & Set Spiritual Boundaries full 6876cba7-7348-435d-86cc-e6ce9df4a305 https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/2 Have you ever reacted to a situation and immediately wondered, "Why did I just respond like that?" If you’re an empath who constantly absorbs other people's emotional weight, or if you feel like past, hurt versions of yourself keep taking the wheel when stress hits, this episode will help you reclaim the driver's seat.

In this deep dive, Marlena shares a powerful mindset model called "The Bus" to help you distinguish between your present redeemed self, past versions of you that need releasing, and emotional baggage that was never yours to carry in the first place.

Inside this episode, we’re unpacking:

  • The Bus Analogy & Unacknowledged Passengers: How past versions of you (and other people's drama) hijack your reactions and steer your daily choices.
  • Empath Boundaries & Spiritual Discernment: Why you can carry someone in prayer without letting their emotional turmoil take over your peace.
  • Forgiving vs. Releasing: Why extending forgiveness on paper isn't the same as releasing the physical and emotional hold of past trauma.
  • Morning Self vs. Evening Self: How to recognize your peak clarity hours, protect your energy when depleted, and write down the vision (Habakkuk 2:2) when you are sharpest.

You are no longer that wounded child or exhausted past version of yourself. You are equipped, redeemed, and seated in authority today. Take a deep breath and let's clear out the bus together.


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]]> Have you ever reacted to a situation and immediately wondered, "Why did I just respond like that?" If you’re an empath who constantly absorbs other people's emotional weight, or if you feel like past, hurt versions of yourself keep taking the wheel when stress hits, this episode will help you reclaim the driver's seat.

In this deep dive, Marlena shares a powerful mindset model called "The Bus" to help you distinguish between your present redeemed self, past versions of you that need releasing, and emotional baggage that was never yours to carry in the first place.

Inside this episode, we’re unpacking:

  • The Bus Analogy & Unacknowledged Passengers: How past versions of you (and other people's drama) hijack your reactions and steer your daily choices.
  • Empath Boundaries & Spiritual Discernment: Why you can carry someone in prayer without letting their emotional turmoil take over your peace.
  • Forgiving vs. Releasing: Why extending forgiveness on paper isn't the same as releasing the physical and emotional hold of past trauma.
  • Morning Self vs. Evening Self: How to recognize your peak clarity hours, protect your energy when depleted, and write down the vision (Habakkuk 2:2) when you are sharpest.

You are no longer that wounded child or exhausted past version of yourself. You are equipped, redeemed, and seated in authority today. Take a deep breath and let's clear out the bus together.


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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:00:00 -0400 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 1244 Have you ever reacted to a situation and immediately wondered, "Why did I just respond like that?" If you’re an empath who constantly absorbs other people's emotional weight, or if you feel like past, hurt versions of yourself keep taking the wheel when stress hits, this episode will help you reclaim the driver's seat.

In this deep dive, Marlena shares a powerful mindset model called "The Bus" to help you distinguish between your present redeemed self, past versions of you that need releasing, and emotional baggage that was never yours to carry in the first place.

Inside this episode, we’re unpacking:

  • The Bus Analogy & Unacknowledged Passengers: How past versions of you (and other people's drama) hijack your reactions and steer your daily choices.
  • Empath Boundaries & Spiritual Discernment: Why you can carry someone in prayer without letting their emotional turmoil take over your peace.
  • Forgiving vs. Releasing: Why extending forgiveness on paper isn't the same as releasing the physical and emotional hold of past trauma.
  • Morning Self vs. Evening Self: How to recognize your peak clarity hours, protect your energy when depleted, and write down the vision (Habakkuk 2:2) when you are sharpest.

You are no longer that wounded child or exhausted past version of yourself. You are equipped, redeemed, and seated in authority today. Take a deep breath and let's clear out the bus together.


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]]> Living Simply Redeemed, Marlena, Christian podcasts for women, faith based podcast, Christian empath, Christian burnout recovery, emotional wellness for Christian women, spiritual boundaries, Christian mindset, faith and mental health, grace over perfection, Christian lifestyle, intentional living, Abiding Grace, women of faith, inner healing, Christian, devotional, podcast, creative, art, music, worship, entrepreneur No EP 1: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Your Smallest Obedience Unlocks God’s Abundance 1 1 EP 1: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Your Smallest Obedience Unlocks God’s Abundance full 7148e08a-d8bb-4028-8801-16677f26717d https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/1 Are you currently sitting in a waiting season, feeling stuck, burnt out, or wondering why you keep running into dead ends? If you’ve been choosing "safe" and comfortable options over the quiet nudge God gave you; only to find yourself overwhelmed and exhausted? This episode is your sign to take a deep breath and reset.

In this foundational opening episode, Marlena gets honest about what happens when we run toward comfort instead of obedience, how life's heavy seasons can feel like getting "swallowed by the whale," and why your current waiting room is never about you not being enough.

Inside this episode, we’re unpacking:

  • The "Whale" & Your Waiting Season: Why getting swallowed by circumstances isn't the end of your story, but the pivot point toward your true assignment.
  • The Cost of Choosing "Safe": How self-doubt and imposter syndrome disguise themselves as "practical" decisions, leading to burnout instead of peace.
  • Active Rest & Tilling Your Soil: Why a sabbatical isn't just sitting still, but an active transformation where healing, rest, and preparation happen together.
  • The Widow’s Oil & Your Small "Yes": How bringing whatever small portion you currently have unlocks God’s supernatural multiplication and clarity.
  • Birthing Abiding Grace: The personal journey behind how the Abiding Grace Planner was birthed out of a season of active waiting and obedience.

You don't need a massive plan to move forward. You just need the willingness to bring what you have. Soften your shoulders, grab your coffee, and let's walk through this together.

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]]> Are you currently sitting in a waiting season, feeling stuck, burnt out, or wondering why you keep running into dead ends? If you’ve been choosing "safe" and comfortable options over the quiet nudge God gave you; only to find yourself overwhelmed and exhausted? This episode is your sign to take a deep breath and reset.

In this foundational opening episode, Marlena gets honest about what happens when we run toward comfort instead of obedience, how life's heavy seasons can feel like getting "swallowed by the whale," and why your current waiting room is never about you not being enough.

Inside this episode, we’re unpacking:

  • The "Whale" & Your Waiting Season: Why getting swallowed by circumstances isn't the end of your story, but the pivot point toward your true assignment.
  • The Cost of Choosing "Safe": How self-doubt and imposter syndrome disguise themselves as "practical" decisions, leading to burnout instead of peace.
  • Active Rest & Tilling Your Soil: Why a sabbatical isn't just sitting still, but an active transformation where healing, rest, and preparation happen together.
  • The Widow’s Oil & Your Small "Yes": How bringing whatever small portion you currently have unlocks God’s supernatural multiplication and clarity.
  • Birthing Abiding Grace: The personal journey behind how the Abiding Grace Planner was birthed out of a season of active waiting and obedience.

You don't need a massive plan to move forward. You just need the willingness to bring what you have. Soften your shoulders, grab your coffee, and let's walk through this together.

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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 1603 Are you currently sitting in a waiting season, feeling stuck, burnt out, or wondering why you keep running into dead ends? If you’ve been choosing "safe" and comfortable options over the quiet nudge God gave you; only to find yourself overwhelmed and exhausted? This episode is your sign to take a deep breath and reset.

In this foundational opening episode, Marlena gets honest about what happens when we run toward comfort instead of obedience, how life's heavy seasons can feel like getting "swallowed by the whale," and why your current waiting room is never about you not being enough.

Inside this episode, we’re unpacking:

  • The "Whale" & Your Waiting Season: Why getting swallowed by circumstances isn't the end of your story, but the pivot point toward your true assignment.
  • The Cost of Choosing "Safe": How self-doubt and imposter syndrome disguise themselves as "practical" decisions, leading to burnout instead of peace.
  • Active Rest & Tilling Your Soil: Why a sabbatical isn't just sitting still, but an active transformation where healing, rest, and preparation happen together.
  • The Widow’s Oil & Your Small "Yes": How bringing whatever small portion you currently have unlocks God’s supernatural multiplication and clarity.
  • Birthing Abiding Grace: The personal journey behind how the Abiding Grace Planner was birthed out of a season of active waiting and obedience.

You don't need a massive plan to move forward. You just need the willingness to bring what you have. Soften your shoulders, grab your coffee, and let's walk through this together.

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]]> Living Simply Redeemed, Marlena, Christian podcasts for women, faith based podcast, Christian empath, Christian burnout recovery, emotional wellness for Christian women, spiritual boundaries, Christian mindset, faith and mental health, grace over perfection, Christian lifestyle, intentional living, Abiding Grace, women of faith, inner healing, Christian, devotional, podcast, creative, art, music, worship, entrepreneur No EP 0: Welcome to Living Simply Redeemed - Finding Joy, with Marlena 1 1 EP 0: Welcome to Living Simply Redeemed - Finding Joy, with Marlena trailer 1df50a0c-435f-468a-8d8a-6bd24fca914d https://livingsimplyredeemed.transistor.fm/trailer1 Have you ever thrown your hands up, hit a wall of distraction or transition, and declared, "I'm never creating again"? If you are a visionary, creator, or woman called to make an impact in your home, community, or work... but feel too overwhelmed or busy to start? This episode is your official invitation home.

In this introductory teaser, I'll opening up about the excuses we give ourselves, the noise of life's transitions, and what it actually takes to stop delaying, reclaim your God-given gifts, and find your joy again.

Inside this trailer, we’re unpacking:

  • My "I'm Never Creating Again" Tantrum: 
    Why external barriers aren't what's holding you back.  And why it’s time to stop giving yourself excuses.

  •  The 5 Pillars of Living Simply Redeemed we'll touch often:
    • Living Life Simply: Cultivating peace in your home.
    • Living Redeemed: Resting in God's saving grace.
    • Living with a Calling: Using your gifts in every space you occupy.
    • Living Between: Finding strength through messy life transitions.
    • Living & Growing: Embracing continuous revelation and growth.

  • Answering the Hard Questions: How to hear from God, see the vision, build intentional spaces, and know where to begin when you're starting fresh.

  • Grace Over Judgment: Why we are all beautifully flawed daughters of a King who is still doing His good work in us.

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and remember that grace often shows up in the simplest parts of your day. 
Hit subscribe, grab your favorite warm drink, and let's find the joy together! 

Meet Your Host
I’m Marlena…  a Mom, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Worshipper, Tech Nerd, Creator, Foodie, and Believer…called to a purpose greater than I could ever fathom. Though "podcast creator" wasn't originally on her bingo card, I’m opening my heart and real-life reflections to walk alongside you in every season.

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]]> Have you ever thrown your hands up, hit a wall of distraction or transition, and declared, "I'm never creating again"? If you are a visionary, creator, or woman called to make an impact in your home, community, or work... but feel too overwhelmed or busy to start? This episode is your official invitation home.

In this introductory teaser, I'll opening up about the excuses we give ourselves, the noise of life's transitions, and what it actually takes to stop delaying, reclaim your God-given gifts, and find your joy again.

Inside this trailer, we’re unpacking:

  • My "I'm Never Creating Again" Tantrum: 
    Why external barriers aren't what's holding you back.  And why it’s time to stop giving yourself excuses.

  •  The 5 Pillars of Living Simply Redeemed we'll touch often:
    • Living Life Simply: Cultivating peace in your home.
    • Living Redeemed: Resting in God's saving grace.
    • Living with a Calling: Using your gifts in every space you occupy.
    • Living Between: Finding strength through messy life transitions.
    • Living & Growing: Embracing continuous revelation and growth.

  • Answering the Hard Questions: How to hear from God, see the vision, build intentional spaces, and know where to begin when you're starting fresh.

  • Grace Over Judgment: Why we are all beautifully flawed daughters of a King who is still doing His good work in us.

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and remember that grace often shows up in the simplest parts of your day. 
Hit subscribe, grab your favorite warm drink, and let's find the joy together! 

Meet Your Host
I’m Marlena…  a Mom, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Worshipper, Tech Nerd, Creator, Foodie, and Believer…called to a purpose greater than I could ever fathom. Though "podcast creator" wasn't originally on her bingo card, I’m opening my heart and real-life reflections to walk alongside you in every season.

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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:57:29 -0400 Marlena Joy Watch on YouTube Marlena Joy 217 Have you ever thrown your hands up, hit a wall of distraction or transition, and declared, "I'm never creating again"? If you are a visionary, creator, or woman called to make an impact in your home, community, or work... but feel too overwhelmed or busy to start? This episode is your official invitation home.

In this introductory teaser, I'll opening up about the excuses we give ourselves, the noise of life's transitions, and what it actually takes to stop delaying, reclaim your God-given gifts, and find your joy again.

Inside this trailer, we’re unpacking:

  • My "I'm Never Creating Again" Tantrum: 
    Why external barriers aren't what's holding you back.  And why it’s time to stop giving yourself excuses.

  •  The 5 Pillars of Living Simply Redeemed we'll touch often:
    • Living Life Simply: Cultivating peace in your home.
    • Living Redeemed: Resting in God's saving grace.
    • Living with a Calling: Using your gifts in every space you occupy.
    • Living Between: Finding strength through messy life transitions.
    • Living & Growing: Embracing continuous revelation and growth.

  • Answering the Hard Questions: How to hear from God, see the vision, build intentional spaces, and know where to begin when you're starting fresh.

  • Grace Over Judgment: Why we are all beautifully flawed daughters of a King who is still doing His good work in us.

Take a moment to pause, breathe, and remember that grace often shows up in the simplest parts of your day. 
Hit subscribe, grab your favorite warm drink, and let's find the joy together! 

Meet Your Host
I’m Marlena…  a Mom, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Worshipper, Tech Nerd, Creator, Foodie, and Believer…called to a purpose greater than I could ever fathom. Though "podcast creator" wasn't originally on her bingo card, I’m opening my heart and real-life reflections to walk alongside you in every season.

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]]> Living Simply Redeemed, Marlena, Christian podcasts for women, faith based podcast, Christian empath, Christian burnout recovery, emotional wellness for Christian women, spiritual boundaries, Christian mindset, faith and mental health, grace over perfection, Christian lifestyle, intentional living, Abiding Grace, women of faith, inner healing, Christian, devotional, podcast, creative, art, music, worship, entrepreneur No