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Her Renewed Strength | Bible Study, Christian Theology, Christian Women
by Erika Diaz-Castro, Bible Teacher, Christian Life Coach, Keynote Speaker
Welcome to Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast!At HRS, we’re on a mission to get more women in the Word of God. Whether your struggle is to have time for Bible study or simply better understand what you read in God’s Word, this show will help you get in God’s Word and grow in your faith as a Christian woman.Hey, I’m Erika, your Jesus-loving Puerto Rican life coach! I’m passionate about God’s Word and I know, firsthand, the transformation that comes from investing time into a relationship with Jesus. I believe that the best way to live out your faith is to read your Bible, develop GOOD theology, exercise spiritual disciplines, and engage with culture in a way that honors God and points others to Jesus.On this show, I’ll share Bible study tips; dive into God’s Word; and talk about all things theology; all in an effort to help you live out your faith with boldness.Grab your Bible, notebook and a pen, sister friend. It’s time to dive in!NEXT STEPS:1. Learn More // https://herrenewedstre
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246: How Your Theology Affects the Way You Cope with Stress, Suffering, or Other Life Struggles as a Christian Woman
Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I scratch the surface of suffering and what it means to suffer with God as we cope with stress, afflictions, and life struggles… I’ll explain how one’s theology affects the way a person copes in hard seasons, and how we can practically shift our focus...
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245: My LACK of Faith AND The LIES Women Believe... Reflections + Encouragement for Christian Women
Welcome back to the show! I'm so glad you're here and excited to share this episode, which is filled with reflections, testimonies of God's faithfulness, stories of my struggles, and encouragement for YOU. If you're filled with faith, love the Bible, or wish those one or both of things applied to...
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244: A Way in the Wilderness... Walking Through Desolate Places with Kristel Acevedo
Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, you’ll hear from a dear sister in the faith, Kristel Acevedo, who shared a little about her journey to Jesus and how the Lord met her in the desolate places of her own wilderness seasons. We also talked about a beautiful Bible study she wrote, titled…
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243: Did Jesus Experience a PHYSICAL Resurrection? Unpacking the Evidence with Dr. Mike Licona
Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode is a special treat I reserved for this last week of Lent, which we call holy week. As we approach Resurrection Sunday and celebrate the FACT that our Lord, Jesus Christ, IS RISEN, I’m excited to share a conversation with Dr. Mike Licona on the…
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242: Pro-Life Series Part 1... Are You Really Pro-life or Are You Just Anti-abortion? with Emily Berning of Let Them Live
Welcome back! In today's episode, I share a conversation I had with Emily Berning, president and co-founder of Let Them Live, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to saving lives from abortion by financially supporting women in crisis pregnancies. She has been involved with the pro-life movement for...
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241: Christian Theology Essentials Part 6...THESE 3 Ancient Heresies Are STILL Around Today... Recap of the FREE Theology Class for Christian Women
Welcome back! In today's episode, I recap the FREE theology class I taught for Christian women last week, titled "Modern Heresies." This is the last segment of our Christian Theology Essentials Series. In this episode, you'll learn why the Council of Nicaea was important and what three heresies…
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240: Christian Theology Essentials Part 5... Are Heresies Still Around?! Exploring THIS Popular Heretical Teaching… +FREE THEOLOGY CLASS!
Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I share a little about heresies and offer a RECENT example of WHY it’s so important to know what you believe so you can protect against heretical teachings and defend the Christian faith. As a reminder, my FREE theology class, MODERN HERESIES is going...
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239: Christian Theology Essentials Part 4... Where Did the Term "Trinity" Come From? Quick Notes on Church History & Tertullian for Christian Women
Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I’m answering the question, “Where did the term ‘Trinity’ come from?” If you’re a new Christian or just not sure why this question would be posed, it’s because the term “Trinity” is not actually found in the Bible. In fact, that is a major contention…
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238: Christian Theology Essentials Part 3... Three Analogies We Need To Stop Using To Explain the Trinity as Christian Women
Welcome back to the show! We're officially in part 3 of our Christian Theology Essentials Series, which is focused on the doctrine of the Trinity. Today's episode is short and to the point! If you want to know what NOT to say when explaining the Trinity as a Christian woman, this episode is for...
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237: Christian Theology Essentials Part 2... What Do We REALLY Know About the Triune God? Understanding Our Creator as Christian Women
Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, we’re diving into part 2 of our Christian Theology Essentials Series. I’m answering the question: What do we really know about the Triune God? This question is important because when we understand what God has revealed to us about Himself, we are...
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236: Season 3 Kickoff! Christian Theology Essentials Part 1... Simplifying One of the Most Confusing Core Doctrines for Christian Women
Welcome back to Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! We’re back after this winter break. This season, we have much in store for you and the HRS Community. For the next eight weeks, we are diving into the Doctrine of the Trinity, which is, arguably, one of the most confusing doctrines for people to...
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234: Firm Foundations Series Part 2... Remaining Faithful When It Seems Like the Suffering Won't End with Dr. Johnice Littlejohn
Welcome back to the show! We are in week two of our Firm Foundations Series. In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Johnice Littlejohn to talk about remaining faithful during seasons of suffering. Dr. Johnice F. Littlejohn, DO MPH, is currently a psychiatry resident physician in Kalamazoo…
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233: Firm Foundations Series Part 1... Worried About Culture’s Impact on Christianity? How To Have Bold Faith in Godless Times with Dr. Glenn Kreider
Welcome back to the show! We are in a new series called Firm Foundations. This series will feature real-life examples of believers who are rooted in Christ and living out their faith boldly, despite cultural temptations or tough circumstances. In today’s episode, I sat with my theology professor,...
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232: All Things Apologetics Series Part 3... Are You Blending Christianity with Something Else? Exploring the Worldview Spectrum with Shanda Fulbright
Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I sat down with Shanda Fulbright. Shanda is no stranger to the show. You may remember her from part 5 of our Theology Matters Series: Should You Know How To Defend Your Faith as a Christian Woman? . . . If you missed that episode, let me tell you a…
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231: How To Trust God During Seasons of Waiting... +2024 RENEWED CONFERENCE! Details Inside!
We are a few days away from the start of the 2024 RENEWED Conference. Today, I want to share a little behind the scenes about what happened in my life (in 2023) that led to me choosing this year’s theme: waiting well. If you are not already registered, this is a must-listen for you, as I’ll share...
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230: All Things Apologetics Series Part 2... Raising Christian Kids in a Culture That Hates Jesus with Ricky Arnel
Welcome back to another episode of Her Renewed Strength–The Podcast! We are in week TWO of our All Things Apologetics Series and today’s episode features a conversation between myself and Ricky Arnel. We spoke about worldview formation, the different worldviews that are prominent in today’s...
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229: All Things Apologetics Part 1... If the Bible is Trustworthy, Why Are There Contradictions in the Gospel Accounts? with Dr. Mike Licona
Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I sat to speak with Dr. Mike Licona, a New Testament scholar, professor of New Testament studies, author and speaker. We discussed his most recent book, Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently, which addresses contradictions…
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228: Cancer Survivor Series Part 4... How Breast Cancer Saved Her Life +Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Tanya Engesether
Welcome back to the show and to our final episode in the Cancer Survivor Series. This episode is very special because, as you may know, October is officially breast cancer awareness month and I wanted to bring someone onto the show who has walked through the refining fire of breast cancer. So, I...
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227: Cancer Survivor Series Part 3... Is God's Grace Repulsive? Unpacking the Hard Reality of Surviving Cancer
We are in part 3 of the Cancer Survivor Series, and today I am speaking about the struggles of cancer survivorship, how God’s grace can be repulsive (yes, I said REPULSIVE), and how negative feelings stem from a distorted view of God. Throughout this episode, I unpack the struggles of surviving...
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226: Cancer Survivor Series Part 2... 5 Things I Did During Chemo To Grow In My Faith & Reduce Physical & Spiritual Toxins
Welcome back to the Cancer Survivor Series! We are in part two and today I will continue to share about my walk through cancer. I’ll focus on 2021 and the six-month period during which I went through chemotherapy. As you listen to the five things I did during chemo to grow in my faith, you’ll…
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225: Cancer Survivor Series Part 1... My Five-Year Fight and How God Used A Deadly Diagnosis To Transform Me as a Christian Woman
Welcome back to the show! We are officially in our Cancer Survivor Series. In today’s episode, I’m going to share about the road to getting the cancer diagnosis, navigating cancer for five years, and what led to me eventually saying yes to chemotherapy. Through this journey, I’ll illustrate just...
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224: Season 2 Kickoff! Understanding the Household of God in Ephesians 2:19-22...A Bible Study for Christian Women
Welcome to season 2 of Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! I'm so glad to be back with you for this season of the show and excited to share what you can look forward to in the coming months. In today's episode, I give you a preview of what's to come and share a passage that deepened my appreciation...
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223: Theology Matters Series Part FIVE… Should You Know How To Defend Your Faith as a Christian Woman? Apologetics 101 with Shanda Fulbright
Welcome to part FIVE of our Theology Matters Series. This is the final episode in our Theology Matters Series, and the final episode of this long, almost 3-year season as we prepare to take a break this summer. In today’s episode, I took time to speak with Shanda Fulbright, and answer the…
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222: Theology Matters Series Part FOUR... How Your Theology Influences Your Discipleship & Relationships as a Christian Woman
Welcome to part FOUR of this Theology Matters Series. Today I take time to answer the question: how does theology affect discipleship and your relationships as a Christian woman? There are two primary areas I focus on during this episode: discipleship [how you intentionally or unintentionally...
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221: Theology Matters Series Part THREE... How Your Theology Impacts Your Health as a Christian Woman with Robin Rhine McDonald
Welcome to PART THREE of our Theology Matters Series! In today’s episode, I share a conversation I had with Robin Rhine McDonald. Robin Rhine McDonald is a Faith-Based Holistic Health Coach, proud mom and wife with a passion for supporting and empowering Jesus-loving women to gain true health…
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220: Theology Matters Series Part TWO... Are You Reading The Bible CORRECTLY? How Your Bible Study Affects Your Walk as a Christian Woman with Heather Preston
Welcome to part two of our Theology Matters Series! Today, I’m sharing a conversation with my friend, Heather Preston. Heather is a professional writer with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. As a consultant she works with churches and pastors and has a passion for academic collaborations....
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219: Theology Matters Series Part ONE... What is Theology? Do You Need It To Grow As A Christian Woman?
Welcome to this month’s series… THEOLOGY MATTERS! If you’ve been craving a deeper dive into theology, this series is one you don’t want to miss! I’m so excited to dive into the topic of theology, why it matters and how it affects our everyday walks as Christian women. In today’s series intro, I’m...
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218: Christ Centered Productivity Series Part FOUR... Fitting Your God-Sized Goals Into Your Busy Schedule As A Christian Woman
Hey sis! In this episode, I'm adding a special BONUS episode that is all about fitting your God-sized goals into your busy schedule. If you've ever wondered when you'll have time to work on that dream or goal... or just want to better understand how to fit goals into an already packed schedule,...
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217: Christ Centered Productivity Series Part THREE... How To Create A Schedule That Puts Jesus First As A Christian Woman
We are in part three of the Christ Centered Productivity Series! In today’s episode, we cover STEP THREE of the Christ Centered Productivity Framework (CCPF): building a SCHEDULE that puts Jesus first! If you have not yet listened to parts 1 and 2, go back and listen to those episodes in order!…
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216: Christ Centered Productivity Series Part TWO... Want To Feel Closer To God? How The Time Calculator Will Help You Find Time for the Lord as a Christian Woman
We are in part TWO of the Christ Centered Productivity Series, and I’m highlighting STEP TWO of the Christ Centered Productivity Framework. If you skipped part one, please go back and listen to Episode 215! In this series, the episodes progressively build on the last because I’m sharing a…
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215: Christ Centered Productivity Series Part ONE... How To Use A Schedule Audit To Identify The Idols In Your Life As A Christian Woman
Today, we are diving into Part ONE of the Christ Centered Productivity Series that we are hosting this month. This is a four-part series, and today we are going to cover step ONE of the framework. This step will help you identify the idols in your life because, let’s be honest, whatever is most...
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214: How To KNOW What God Has Called You To, Live Purposefully & Identify When You’re Out of Alignment as a Christian Woman…with Shayla Hilton!
Well, hello! I hope you are having a fabulous Tuesday! We are just about done with February, and only have one month left in quarter 1… Can you believe it?! Well, today, I have a treat for you! My friend Shayla Hilton joined me for a conversation that truly blessed me. Honestly, even while we…
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213: The Problem of "Not Enough Time" and What It ACTUALLY Says About Your Time Management as a Christian Woman
There’s this phrase that I was notorious for using when I was asked if I followed through on something I said I was going to do or wanted to do…it went something like, “I tried, but I just don’t have enough time…” This happened a lot when I was younger, and today I’m going to share the scenarios…
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212: Are You Sacrificing Your Priorities As A Busy Christian Woman? 3 Proverbs to Help You Improve Productivity!
In today's episode, I'm throwing it back to 2021, when I first shared these three Proverbs! Since then, I've been even more aware of how easy it can be to sacrifice my wellness or even my walk with the Lord because of my decision to remain busy. Well, if that's you, these passages are FOR YOU!…
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211: When You Just Want To Quit… Dealing with Disappointment & Doubt as a Christian Woman
Hey sis! Today, I'm taking a little break from all the productivity & time management talk because the Lord put something on my heart that I just NEEDED to share. I don't know about you, but seasons of doubt, discouragement and disappointment are rough. Today, I share about my own experiences in...
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210: When Will All Your Effort Lead To Better Productivity & Time Management? 3 Things To Consider When You’re Working Toward A Goal as an Anxious or Overwhelmed Christian Woman
Hey hey! Happy Tuesday, sis! I hope you are having a fabulous day at the time you’re tuning in. Today, I’m going to offer some biblical encouragement and perspective on the topic of accomplishing what you set out to do… specifically with respect to actually seeing improvements in your…
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209: She Got Confidence, Encouragement, Systems & Learned How To Get Her Life Together... Bonnie Jean Schaefer Spills the Tea on What It Was Like Working with Erika!
In this client tell-all, Bonnie Jean Schaefer shares her experience working with Erika Diaz-Castro, and all the amazing fruit that came investing in working with a Christian life coach! If you want to know what its like to work with Erika, this is for you! By the way... The doors are officially...
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208: FREE PRODUCTIVITY WORKSHOP FOR ANXIOUS, OVERWHELMED CHRISTIAN WOMEN! Details Inside!!!
Hey friend! Today, I'm so excited to share about a FREE productivity workshop I'm hosting this Thursday, and spilling ALL the details about what it is, who it's for, why you need to be there and what it'll cost you if you skip. If you are a Christian woman who is always busy, but struggle to be...
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207: Not Sure Where Your Time Is Going? 4 Steps to Identifying The Holes In Your Schedule & Instantly Improving Your Time Management As A Christian Woman!
Hey you! If you’re anything like I used to be, you’ve caught yourself saying, “I don’t know where my time goes.” Time management and productivity aren't taught in school, so if you're struggling with either, don't feel bad! Whether you’re always running late to things or just trying to get caught...
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206: Is Your Relationship with God Taking a Backseat To Your To-Do List? Try These 2 Things To Have More Intentional Time with the Lord as a Christian Woman!
If your relationship with the Lord takes a hit when you’re busy, listen up. I’m guilty of putting Jesus on the back burner when life gets hectic. Trust me, I’m not perfect! That’s the reason I know how harmful of a habit it is. Today, I’m giving you two very simple, straight forward strategies…
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205: Can You Afford To Rest When You Have So Much To Do? Biblical Truths About REST & Its Effect on Time Management for Overwhelmed Christian Women
The Holy Spirit has prompted me to speak about rest. As believers, we can be tempted to believe that rest is optional, especially when things become busy. We worry about taking time to rest. We worry about slowing down. We worry about taking that tactical pause because we worry about all the…
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204: Why Your To Do List Isn’t Improving Your Time Management or Productivity… +Why It’s Actually Making You MORE Anxious and Overwhelmed!
What up, sis! I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but your to-do list is actually NOT contributing to improving your time management or productivity. Instead, it’s making you anxious and contributing to the overwhelm. In this episode, I’ll share WHY that’s the case, and I’ll give you a mindset...
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203: Struggling with Time Management? Change Starts with YOU... 3 Beliefs You Need To Shift If You Want To Get More Done & Be Productive as an Overwhelmed Christian Woman in 2024!
Welcome back! I'm talking about mindset today because you cannot improve in time management or productivity if you don't first shift your mindset. Trust me, if this wasn't necessary, I wouldn't bother. I'm the FIRST person to say, "just give me the step-by-step." HOWEVER, it's not all about WHAT...
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202: If You Felt Unprepared & Scatterbrained In 2023, THIS Is Why... PLUS 3 Time Management Tips To Help You Get Productive & Be Less Overwhelmed as a Christian Woman!
Happy New Year! Have you ever gone through something and, when you look back at it, you’re like, “wow, that was hard.” Yep, that was 2023… for A LOT of us! Well, after connecting with a lot of women inside The Community, including some past and current clients, I KNOW it was hard to focus this…
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201: Want To Be More Productive In 2024?! Leave These 2 Limiting Beliefs In 2023 If You Want To See True Transformation In Your Time Management As An Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Woman!
What is up, sister friend! As I was reflecting on everything I shared this past Tuesday, including the time management tips and productivity strategies that helped me get to new levels in 2023, I also reflected on the things that held me back in 2023... I realized these limiting beliefs are the...
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200: How My Productivity Skyrocketed in 2023, Despite Many Emotional Lows…The EXACT Mindset Shifts & Time Management Methods! +Quick Q4 Recap & 2024 Announcements!
What’s up, friends! For the last couple of years, I’ve done a Q4 Recap, but this year, I want to look at 2023 in totality and share the themes and lessons of the year, including the really hard things. PLUS, I’m revealing the EXACT mindset shifts and time management methods that skyrocketed my...
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199: Feeling Anxious About Money? Become A Better Steward With This SIMPLE Financial System featuring Shana & Vanessa!
Do you want to be debt free?! Does money trigger feelings of stress or anxiety for you? Do you have a good financial system in place? Sis, today you are in for a treat! I have the hosts of the Financial Coaching for Women podcast, Shana and Vanessa, on the show today. Shana & Vanessa are best...
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198: Are You A Christian Woman Suffering From Overwhelm or Burnout This Holiday Season? 10 Ways To Have Joy When Poor Time Management Has You Stressedwith Michelle Byrd
Sis, are you already exhausted this holiday season? I know things get real crazy real fast, schedules fill up and all the extroverting you’re doing is calling for more caffeine. It can be hard to have joy when you feel so run down, so I decided to share a conversation I had with my friend…
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197: “But I’m Still Single…” Why You Need To STOP Using Your Marital Status as an Excuse to Play Small in 2024 with Bonnie Jean Schaefer
Well, hello! Today, I’m sharing a conversation I had with my friend, Bonnie Jean Schaefer. Bonnie shares her testimony and experience as a single Christian woman, what it looks like to live differently in a world that is constantly trying to tell you who you are or should be, and how to shift…
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196: 3 Signs You’re A Lukewarm Christian…PLUS 7 Scriptures To Help You Grow In Your Faith Walk As a Christian Woman!
🎙 Have you ever heard someone use the term “lukewarm” when referring to another Christian? What does that even mean? While we are called to be in this world, not of it, the world is still fighting to influence us and dim that fire and passion we have for the Lord. Today, I’m sharing 3 signs…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast!At HRS, we’re on a mission to get more women in the Word of God. Whether your struggle is to have time for Bible study or simply better understand what you read in God’s Word, this show will help you get in God’s Word and grow in your faith as a Christian woman.Hey, I’m Erika, your Jesus-loving Puerto Rican life coach! I’m passionate about God’s Word and I know, firsthand, the transformation that comes from investing time into a relationship with Jesus. I believe that the best way to live out your faith is to read your Bible, develop GOOD theology, exercise spiritual disciplines, and engage with culture in a way that honors God and points others to Jesus.On this show, I’ll share Bible study tips; dive into God’s Word; and talk about all things theology; all in an effort to help you live out your faith with boldness.Grab your Bible, notebook and a pen, sister friend. It’s time to dive in!NEXT STEPS:1. Learn More // https://herrenewedstre
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