How She Built a Podcast to Help People Align Faith and Work—Wanda Thibodeaux | Ep 123

If you’ve ever felt the tension between your personal life and your creative work, you’ll love hearing Wanda Thibodeaux’s story. In this episode, Wanda shares how she started “Faithful on the Clock” not to build a brand, but to help others live their faith honestly at work and in life. We talk about what it’s really like to host a podcast while navigating healing, the practical behind-the-scenes workflows, and how she got clear on her message and audience over time. Two big takeaways: you’ll learn why patience and evolving your message are essential if you’re running a podcast solo; plus, you’ll get a look at the exact biweekly workflow Wanda uses to keep production quality high with limited resources. This episode is full of real talk around juggling creativity, life, and faith—so if you’ve ever questioned your direction or felt overwhelmed, you’ll find encouragement and practical tips here.Connect With Wanda ThibodeauxWebsite: https://faithfulontheclock.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wandathibodeaux/If My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinChapters00:00 Wanda’s Podcast Origin Story00:47 Naming Faithful on the Clock01:25 Early Podcast Name Choices02:01 Initial Impressions and Show-Up Jokes02:47 Podcast Age and Starting Point03:20 Writing and Expanding Communication04:14 Faith and Work: The Central Theme06:00 Explaining the Podcast’s Purpose06:36 Listener Takeaways and Surety07:55 Moving From Checklists to Encouragement09:17 Trauma Recovery’s Influence10:56 Questioning Qualifications and Sustainability12:33 Gaining Confidence and Routine13:42 Spiritual Depth and Hard Topics15:02 Getting Clear on Faith and Work Aligned16:23 Evolving the Message With Time17:15 Biweekly Production Rhythm17:49 Advice: Action Creates Clarity18:36 Rare “Epiphany” Moments—Puzzle Pieces20:07 Accepting Change and Pivoting21:25 Social Pressure and Patience22:39 Stress Around Waiting and Decisions24:06 Exploring Multiple Pathways24:47 Choosing a Biweekly Schedule25:46 Wanda’s Production Workflow27:34 Solo Episode Video Choices29:30 Audience Preferences and Episode Length31:57 Video vs. Audio: Host Advice33:03 Example: Joy by a Thousand Jolts34:28 Title Choices and Listener Connection38:07 Podcast SEO and Platform Distribution41:39 Descriptions and Meeting Criteria44:38 Impact of Podcasting on Wanda45:42 Focusing on Message Over Self46:52 Connecting with Wanda47:31 Episode Wrap-Up and Listener Invitation