The Living with Margins Podcast

Life isn't always hard because we're too busy — sometimes it's just genuinely heavy. In Episode 7, Christine speaks tenderly to three kinds of hard days: uncertainty and not knowing what to do, the weight of guilt and shame, and the bone-deep exhaustion of carrying too much for too long. Drawing on Matthew 11, Proverbs 3, Romans 8, and Psalm 23, this episode is a gentle reminder that Jesus' invitation is for the weary — and his promise is soul rest.00:00 Are you soul tired?01:42 Jesus offers us rest for our souls04:14 When you don't know what to do05:53 When we are carrying guilt and shame09:29 When we are just plain exhausted12:15 Choose just one verse that resonates

Does life feel heavier than usual right now?In this episode, Christine shares practical ways to stay grounded in stressful and uncertain times. From caring for your body and calming your environment to creating margin, staying connected, and finding peace in God, this conversation will encourage your heart and help you breathe again.Scriptures: John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3 00:00 Navigating Stress in Uncertain Times02:25 1. Take care of our body04:00 2. Create a calm environment04:59 3. Reduce decision fatigue06:45 4. Create margin07:50 5. Stay connected09:06 6. Look to God

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter but unsure where to begin?In this episode, Christine shares practical decluttering advice for busy women who want a calmer, more peaceful home. Learn where to start, where not to start, and how to build momentum with simple wins that make a real difference.If your home feels stressful or hard to manage, this episode will help you take the first step.

Do you ever feel stuck in cycles of overthinking or worry?In this episode, we explore what the Bible says about renewing your mind and how to do it in a simple, practical way. Based on Romans 12:2, I share three gentle steps to help you take captive your thoughts, replace worry with truth, and focus on what is good.If your mind feels busy or overwhelming, this episode will help guide you back to peace.Need more tools? This guided journal, Renew Your Mind, might help.The quote I read is from Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado. Published by Thomas Nelson 2017

As Easter approaches, it’s easy to feel swept up in a world that is constantly changing—always updating, always shifting.But what if the most powerful truth of Easter is actually its unchanging message?In this short devotional reflection, I share a gentle reminder that while everything around us feels uncertain, Jesus remains the same—yesterday, today, and forever. He is our anchor in the middle of the noise, the change, and the overwhelm.If you’re feeling unsettled or weary, this episode is an invitation to slow down, return to the familiar truth of Easter, and find peace in the One who never changes.“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” — Hebrews 6:19

Feeling overwhelmed by everything on your calendar?If you’re looking ahead at the coming weeks and feeling more dread than excitement, you’re not alone. So many busy women are carrying too much—too many commitments, too many expectations, and too much pressure to do it all.In this episode, I’m sharing three simple but powerful questions to help you lighten your load and create space for what matters most:– What can you delete?– What can you delay?– What can you delegate?We’ll also look at a biblical perspective on letting go of unnecessary pressure and focusing on what God truly asks of us.If life feels full right now, this episode will help you take a step back, reset your priorities, and move forward with more peace and clarity.

Do you feel constantly busy, stretched thin, and like there’s never enough time for what truly matters?In this first episode of the Living With Margins Podcast, Christine shares a gentle, biblical approach to creating space in your life for the things that matter most.If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of busyness, exhaustion, and endless to-do lists, this episode will help you step back, refocus, and begin to build a more intentional and meaningful life.You’ll learn 5 simple principles to help you create space:Clarify your values and what truly mattersLearn to say no without guiltBuild rhythms of rest and renewalDeclutter your home and your lifeTurn down the noise and listen for God’s voiceThis episode is an invitation to slow down, live with intention, and create a life that reflects your faith, your values, and your priorities.Learn more at: livingwithmargins.com