Living Simply Redeemed - Finding Joy, with Marlena 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 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:39:05 -0400 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:39:16 -0400 https://www.livingsimplyredeemed.com 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 serial 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 EP3 - Stop Apologizing for Your Mess: How to Build Authentic Spaces Where People Feel Truly Welcomed 3 3 EP3 - 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 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 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 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