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The enCourage Women's Podcast

by CDM--Discipleship Ministry for the PCA, Karen Hodge, Women's Ministry

Bringing the Hope of the Gospel to the Hearts of Women

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Episodes

  1. Fear Factors: Moving From the Fear of Pain and Suffering to the Fear of the Lord

    Women live their lives on a continuum of wrestling with competing fears. Fears such as the Fear of failure, the fear of man, the fear of the unknown, and the fear of rejection, just to name a few of mine…or choosing to fear of the Lord. In this series, we will trace how fearing the Lord is the...

  2. Fear Factors: Moving From the Fear of Rejection to Faith By Exploring the Fear of the Lord

    Women live their lives on a continuum of wrestling with competing fears. Fears such as the Fear of failure, the fear of man, the fear of the unknown, and the fear of rejection, just to name a few of mine…or choosing to fear of the Lord. In this series, we will trace how fearing the Lord is the...

  3. Fear Factors: Moving from the Fear of Man by Exploring the Fear of the Lord

    Women live their lives on a continuum of wrestling with competing fears. Fears such as the Fear of failure, the fear of man, the fear of the unknown, and the fear of rejection, just to name a few of mine…or choosing to fear of the Lord. During this series, we will trace how seeking to fear the…

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  4. Fear Factors: Moving from the Fear of Failure to the Fear of the Lord

    Women live their lives on a continuum of wrestling with competing fears. Fears such as the Fear of failure, the fear of man, the fear of the unknown, and the fear of rejection, just to name a few of mine…or choosing to fear of the Lord. In this series, we will trace how fearing the Lord is the...

  5. Fear Factors: Moving from the Fear of the Unknown to the Fear of the Lord

    Women live their lives on a continuum of wrestling with competing fears. Fears such as the Fear of failure, the fear of man, the fear of the unknown, and the fear of rejection, just to name a few of mine…or choosing to fear of the Lord. In this series, we will trace how fearing the Lord is the...

  6. A Good No is Better Than a Bad Yes- Course Correction

    Thanks for listening to the enCourage podcast, where we have one aim: to bring the hope of the gospel to the hearts of women. The suggested resource for this series is Demystifying Decision-Making by Aimee Joseph. This Fall we are asking our listeners to consider giving $1, 5, or $10 per woman in...

  7. A Good No is Better Than a Bad Yes- Crash and Burn

    Thanks for listening to the enCourage podcast, where we have one aim: to bring the hope of the gospel to the hearts of women. The suggested resource for this series is Demystifying Decision-Making by Aimee Joseph. This Fall we are asking our listeners to consider giving $1, 5, or $10 per woman in...

  8. A Good No Is Better Than a Bad Yes: Wonder Woman Complex

    Thanks for listening to the enCourage podcast, where we have one aim: to bring the hope of the gospel to the hearts of women. The suggested resource for this series is Demystifying Decision-Making by Aimee Joseph. This Fall we are asking our listeners to consider giving $1, 5, or $10 per woman in...

  9. A Good No is Better Than a Bad Yes- Confusion Over Decision Making

    Thanks for listening to the enCourage podcast, where we have one aim: to bring the hope of the gospel to the hearts of women. The suggested resource for this series is Demystifying Decision-Making by Aimee Joseph. This Fall, we are asking our listeners to consider giving $1, $5, or $10 per woman…

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  10. Uncommon Sense: Potluck Questions

    When facing complicated questions, it's easy to gravitate towards googling a commonsense answer. But gospel friends have the opportunity to share uncommon sense, biblical wisdom that seems upside down in this culture. We enCourage you to invite a friend to coffee or take a walk to discuss some of...

  11. Uncommon Sense: Questions about Marriage and Family

    When facing complicated questions, it's easy to gravitate towards googling a commonsense answer. But gospel friends have the opportunity to share uncommon sense, biblical wisdom that seems upside down in this culture. We enCourage you to invite a friend to coffee or take a walk to discuss some of...

  12. Uncommon Sense: Questions about How We Relate in the Church

    When facing complicated questions, it's easy to gravitate towards googling a commonsense answer. But gospel friends have the opportunity to share uncommon sense, biblical wisdom that seems upside down in this culture. We enCourage you to invite a friend to coffee or take a walk to discuss some of...

  13. Uncommon Sense: Questions about Intergenerational Discipleship

    When facing complicated questions, it's easy to gravitate towards googling a commonsense answer. But gospel friends have the opportunity to share uncommon sense, biblical wisdom that seems upside down in this culture. We enCourage you to invite a friend to coffee or take a walk to discuss some of...

  14. Uncommon Sense- Questions about Friendships Among Women

    When facing complicated questions, it's easy to gravitate towards googling a commonsense answer. But gospel friends have the opportunity to share uncommon sense, biblical wisdom that seems upside down in this culture. We enCourage you to invite a friend to coffee or take a walk to discuss some of...

  15. Just Because It's Trending Doesn't Make It True-"When God Closes a Door, He Opens A Window"

    Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give...

  16. Just Because It's Trending Doesn't Make It True- "I Just Want You To Be Happy"

    Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give...

  17. Just Because It's Trending Doesn't Make It True- "Take Time For Yourself, You Deserve It"

    Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give...

  18. Just Because It's Trending Doesn't Make It True- "If You Believe You Can Change, You Can!"

    Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give...

  19. Just Because It's Trending Doesn't Make It True- "God Never Gives You More Than You Can Handle"

    Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give...

  20. Just Because It's Trending Doesn't Make It True-"Let Go and Let God"

    Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give...

  21. Just Because It's Trending Doesn't Make It True-"My Voice is Important and I Can Speak My Truth Boldly"

    Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give...

  22. Just Because It's Trending Doesn't Make It True- "You Do You"

    Just because it's trending doesn't make it true. Cliches and platitudes abound, such as "you do you." "God never gives you more than you can handle." "You deserve to be happy!" This season, we will hold up trite sayings alongside truth. And because we are prone to wander and forget, we will give...

  23. Carols Over Chaos- O Holy Night

    Listen to our Carols Over Chaos Christmas Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0cd53UKI3NvE8aaF0qp9M9?si=EtTdf6FXQoWA_6Tzur993g

  24. Carols Over Chaos- Hark the Herald Angles Sing

    Check out our Carols Over Chaos Christmas Playlist here- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0cd53UKI3NvE8aaF0qp9M9?si=eofzJuxGTRGjzC-GtsmPgg

  25. Carols Over Chaos- I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

    Check out our Carols Over Chaos Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0cd53UKI3NvE8aaF0qp9M9?si=aS5OjrZFTEK6v_mApIjAhw

  26. Scoot Over: Hospitality and Sacrificial Servant Leadership

    One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus...

  27. Scoot Over: Serving on Team Jesus

    One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus...

  28. Scoot Over: Imitating the Hospitality of Christ- Joyfully Receiving Christ and Others

    One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus...

  29. Scoot Over: Imitating the Hospitality of Christ- Keeping the Main Things the Main Things

    One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus...

  30. Scoot Over: Imitating the Hospitality of Christ- A Hospital for the Weak and Wounded

    One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus...

  31. Scoot Over: Imitating the Hospitality of Christ- Jesus Throws the Best Parties

    One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus...

  32. Scoot Over: Imitating the Hospitality of Christ- Jesus Quenches our Thirst

    One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus...

  33. Scoot Over: Imitating the Hospitality of Christ- Jesus Provides More Than We Need

    One definition for hospitality is to make space. So, friend, could you scoot over and make space at your table to share a meal, expand your heart to make space for a new relationship, listen instead of talking making space for others to be understood? This season will learn from the host, Jesus...

  34. Stumbling Forward Through Control and Anger

    Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1. One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Control and Anger: Proverbs 19:21 & Proverbs 29:11. 2. Two resources to keep learning: · enCourage Podcast series about Belonging to Christ- from Heidelberg Catechism question#1 ·...

  35. Stumbling Forward Together Through Laziness

    Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1. One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Laziness: Colossians 3:23-24 & Romans 12:11 2. Two resources to keep learning: Leadership Training Workshop on Servant Leadership. Westminster Shorter Catechism- Question #1- What…

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  36. Stumbling Forward Together Through Self-righteousness and Judgmentalism

    Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1. One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Self-righteousness and Judgmentalism: I Peter 5:6-7 & James 4:10 2. Two resources to keep learning: TGC Let's Talk Podcast: Thou Shall Not Judge Book: Flourish: How the Love of...

  37. Stumbling Forward through Greed

    Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1. One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Jealousy: Read Psalm 16 & 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 2. Two resources to keep learning: TGC Article-Generosity in a Time of Hoarding enCourage Blog: Stewardship and God's Abundant Grace…

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  38. Stumbling Forward Together Through Jealousy

    Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. 1One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Jealousy: Read I Thessalonians 5:16-18 & Psalm 73 2. Two resources to keep learning: TGC Article-How to Overcome Envy enCourage Blog: Thanksgiving in all Things 3. Three Questions to...

  39. Stumbling Forward Together through Pride and Self-reliance

    Ready? 1,2,3! Let's walk this out together…. One Big Truth from Karen and Susan to find our footing: Antidotes to Pride and Self-reliance Read John 15:4-5 & Philippians 2:5-11 2. Two Resources to keep learning: · TGC Article-Pride in the Name of Love · Book- The Freedom of Self-forgetfulness by…

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  40. Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Bearing One Another's Burdens

    enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing…

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  41. Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Investing His Time

    enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing…

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  42. Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Waiting in the Unknown

    enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing…

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  43. Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Serving Selflessly

    enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing…

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  44. Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Extending Hospitality

    enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing…

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  45. Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Reconciling Conflict

    enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing…

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  46. Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God In Forgiving Others

    enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing…

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  47. Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships

    enCourage Podcast Season 16: Risky Obedience: Crazy Enough to Trust God in Risky Relationships. During this series Karen Hodge and Susan Tyner will explore why forgiving others, seeking to reconcile conflict, extending hospitality, serving others selflessly, waiting in the unknown, and bearing…

    more
  48. Call Me Crazy: Candid Conversations about Weariness and Reclaiming Peace

    This week's Big Question: Are limits in life a blessing or a burden? To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen: enCourage Podcast - 2023 LT Better Together Keynote from Vanessa Hawkins-Creating Rhythms of Prayer...

  49. Call Me Crazy: Candid Conversations about Regret and Reclaiming Peace

    This week's Big Question: How can regret paralyze us from moving forward? To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen: enCourage Blog - "Dear Future Me on Regret and Keeping the Record Straight" by Holly Mackle...

  50. Call Me Crazy: Candid Conversations about Loneliness and Reclaiming Peace

    This week's Big Question: Have you ever been sitting in a large crowd and felt alone in your loneliness? To listen to the rest of the podcasts in this series, go to the enCourage Podcast Web Page. Coaching our Crazy Resources: Karen: enCourage Podcast - Truth-for-your Twenty-Year-old Self about...

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Bringing the Hope of the Gospel to the Hearts of Women

Hosted by

CDM--Discipleship Ministry for the PCA, Karen Hodge, Women's Ministry

Produced by CDM

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The enCourage Women's Podcast have?

The enCourage Women's Podcast has 100 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 10, 2026.

What is The enCourage Women's Podcast about?

Bringing the Hope of the Gospel to the Hearts of Women

How often does The enCourage Women's Podcast release new episodes?

The enCourage Women's Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 100 episodes since June 2023.

Who hosts The enCourage Women's Podcast?

The enCourage Women's Podcast is created and hosted by CDM--Discipleship Ministry for the PCA, Karen Hodge, Women's Ministry.
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