Weak-Willed Women

Episode 5: Patience Is Better Than Power: Resting in the Sovereignty of The LORD In this episode of Weak-Willed Women, host Rhonda shares a vulnerable, deeply personal testimony about what happens when we stop trying to handle life in our own strength and truly surrender control to God. Rhonda reveals how a thunderous wake-up call to Proverbs 16:32 shifted her posture from impatiently fighting for control to resting in the Father's loving sovereignty. Key Highlights in This Episode: Bring Everything to God: Talk with God about everything, no matter how big or small (Philippians 4:6–7). Two-Way Communication with the Father: Prayer is a two-way street. Remember to also take time to listen to God when speaking with Him. Patience is Better Than Power (Proverbs 16:32 CSB): Be patient for God's solution to a problem instead of acting out of emotion to force your own narrative or agenda. Key Scripture References: Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) – "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Matthew 10:28 (NKJV) – "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul, but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." Matthew 11:28–30 (NIV) – "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT) – "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Proverbs 16:32 (NLT) – "Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city." Psalm 55:22 (NKJV) – "Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved." Psalm 91:1–16 (NLT) – "Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. Just open your eyes and see how the wicked are punished. If you make the LORD your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone. You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet! The LORD says, 'I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.'"   "Love God, love your neighbor, spread the gospel, hear 'Well done' in heaven. Go."

In this episode of Weak-Willed Women, host Rhonda exposes the bad theology around the "power of the tongue" and breaks down the true biblical context of the tongue's spiritual, physical, and emotional impact. Rhonda opens up about her personal battle with fear and sleep paralysis, demonstrating the power of bringing our deepest weaknesses to Jesus and standing firmly on the Word of God in spiritual warfare. Key Highlights in This Episode: The Truth About the Tongue: Proverbs 18:21 is not about manifestation or speaking things into existence, but rather the real spiritual, physical, and emotional consequences of our words. Overcoming Fear with Honesty: Stop pretending with God. It is okay to come clean to the LORD about our deepest fears and anxieties. We are to bring our faith no matter how small or conflicted to Jesus and he will strengthen it (reference Mark 9:24 "help my unbelief"). Victory Over Sleep Paralysis & Spiritual Warfare: Rhonda’s testimony of finding complete freedom through Jesus Christ from decades of fear and sleep paralysis while standing on the Word of God. The Full Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–20): Discusses that our battles are not against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12) and how we as Believers should use our Sword against the enemy's attacks. Key Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 12:9 (CSB) – "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.'" Ephesians 6:10–20 (NIV) – "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes..." James 3:5 (NIV) – "Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark." James 3:7–8 (NIV) – "All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison." Luke 6:43–45 (NIV) – "No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." Mark 9:24 (CSB) – "Immediately the father of the boy cried out, 'I do believe; help my unbelief!'" Matthew 12:34–37 (NIV) – "You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." Proverbs 3:24 (NKJV) – "When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet." Proverbs 10:11 (CSB) – "The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence." Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) – "The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 15:4 (NKJV) – "A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit." Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) – "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit." Psalm 20:4 (CSB) – "May he give you what your heart desires and fulfill your whole purpose." Psalm 56:9 (CSB) – "Then my enemies will retreat on the day when I call. This I know: God is for me." "Love God, love your neighbor, spread the gospel, hear 'Well done' in heaven. Go."

Episode 3: God’s Word vs. Human Opinion: Being a "Good Person" Is Not Enough. In this episode of Weak-Willed Women, host Rhonda addresses the common tendency to elevate personal feelings, culture, and human reasoning above biblical truth. Drawing from real-world conversations and scriptural conviction, Rhonda tackles misconceptions about salvation, false teachings entering the church, and the temptation to treat Scripture like a buffet where we only pick what feels comfortable. Key Scripture References (CSB): Genesis 1:26 – "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.'" John 14:6 – "Jesus told him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'" Numbers 22:28 – "Then the LORD opened the donkey’s mouth, and she asked Balaam, 'What have I done to you that you have beaten me these three times?'" Proverbs 3:5–6 – "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight." Romans 3:4 – "Absolutely not! Let God be true, even though everyone is a liar, as it is written: That you may be justified in your words and triumph when you judge." Key Highlights in This Episode: The "Good Person" Trap: Why being a "good person" apart from faith in Jesus Christ cannot grant access to heaven. Standing on the Authority of Scripture: Addressing false doctrines and the reliability of God's Word over human skepticism. Exposing "Buffet Christianity": The danger of selectively choosing which parts of the Bible to accept while rejecting the rest. Cultivating Daily Devotion: Practical encouragement to spend consistent, dedicated time with God to align our hearts with God's truth. “Love God, love your neighbor, spread the gospel, and hear 'Well done' in heaven.”

Episode 2: The De-Glorification of Christ by a Self-Obsessed Culture In this episode of Weak-Willed Women, host Rhonda examines the widespread cultural shift toward "manifestation," "speaking things into existence," and name-it-and-claim-it theology. Drawing from a personal encounter and scriptural conviction, Rhonda addresses how false doctrines subtly replace God’s sovereignty with self-glorification and pride. Key Highlights in This Episode: The Danger of Manifestation Culture: Why claiming human power to create by speaking words opposes the biblical truth of God’s sovereignty. Elijah on Mount Carmel: Looking at 1 Kings 18 to see how biblical prayer seeks God's glory and will rather than human self-indulgence. Unmasking Spiritual Deception: How subtle shifts toward self-reliance mirror spiritual traps rooted in pride. Finding Your Biblical Calling: Exploring how righteous anger, a passion for truth, and a burden for God's word lead us toward our divine purpose. Key Scripture References: 1 Kings 18:36–39 (Elijah’s prayer and the fire of the Lord) Genesis 3:5 (The serpent influencing Eve's fall with pride) Isaiah 14:14 (Satan's spiritual power behind the king of Babylon's prideful fall) James 1:14 (Drawn away by one's own lust) “Love God, love your neighbor, spread the gospel, and hear 'Well done' in heaven.”

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Weak-Willed Women. Host Rhonda introduces the heart and vision behind the show: confronting non-biblical compromises, protecting the body of Christ from spiritual infection, and pursuing spiritual health and maturity. In this episode, we cover: The Origin of the Name: Why 2 Timothy 3:6–7 highlights the danger of false teachers preying on gullible, weak-willed individuals who are "always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth." Wolves in Sheep's Clothing: How charismatic leaders and deceitful dating partners can use church titles, ministry language, and scripture to lead believers into compromise. The Need for Discernment: Recognizing spiritual infection, evaluating fruit over titles, and returning to sound biblical doctrine. What's Ahead: A preview of upcoming conversations on church hurt, legalism, prosperity gospel, leadership pitfalls, and dying to self. May we all seek God's truth, love our neighbors, spread the gospel, and hear "Well done" in heaven.