EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 14 MIN
Handle This, & Watch Your Relationships Change
from Coffee With Hales · host haleyabarker
In this light “Coffee with Hales” episode, I walk through practical lessons from Proverbs aimed especially at women: a gracious/kindhearted woman attains honor (Prov. 11:16–17), beauty without discretion is worthless (Prov. 11:22), and a wise woman builds her house while a foolish one tears it down (Prov. 14:1). I also unpack how an excellent wife strengthens her husband while shaming words rot relationships (Prov. 12:4; 17:22), then connect this to friendships, work, and family by challenging us to bring refreshment rather than rottenness through our speech. I highlight warnings about bad company, gossip, and unguarded tongues (Prov. 13:20; 20:19; 21:23; 1 Cor. 15:33), and close with contentment and peace versus envy (Prov. 14:30) and the healing power of pleasant words (Prov. 16:24). 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:45 Graciousness Over Wealth 02:15 Beauty and Discretion 04:23 Build or Tear Down 06:11 Excellent Wife and Joy 08:18 Refresh or Rotten Relationships 09:57 Choose Wise Company 10:18 Guard Your Tongue 11:03 Contentment Beats Envy 12:43 Pleasant Words Challenge 13:30 Final Proverbs Charge
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Handle This, & Watch Your Relationships Change
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