Wake Her Soul Podcast

We’ve been building to this.We’ve been moving deeper each week.Week 1 showed us where we’ve been seeking.Week 2 revealed whether we’re actually living what we believe.Week 3 brought what was hidden into the light.This week…we begin the process of real transformation.So before you read anything else… pause.Ask God to search you.This is Week 4 of our 12 week WAKE Bible Study…where we are breaking down the biggest truths that surfaced in Season One of the podcast.LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 4.The Truth We’re Sitting With From Episode 4:Your spirit is made new in Christ…but your soul must be surrendered and renewed daily.Your soul (your mind, emotions, and will) is where the tension lives.It’s why you can believe in God…and still struggle in your thoughts.Still react emotionally.Still feel pulled in different directions.Because transformation doesn’t happen automatically.It happens through surrender.The world teaches self-improvement.God calls us to surrender.To take every thought captive.To renew our mind daily.To align our inner life with Him.And this isn’t theoretical.It shows up in real life:in exhaustion,in stress,in the weight we carry every day.The question isn’t:“How do I fix this?”It’s:“Have I surrendered this to God?”WANT TO DIVE DEEPER? LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 4.This Is Where We Walk It Out Download the W.A.K.E. Bible Study worksheet below…This is where we will walk through a simple framework for allowing God to awaken us in deeper truth.Week 4 will walk through:W/onder — What has been leading my thoughts and emotions?A/dmit — Where is my soul out of alignment?K/neel — What do I need to surrender internally?E/mbody — How will I renew my mind this week?Don’t rush this.Let God show you what He wants to reveal…then respond.Want to refresh on the full context of this topic?LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 4.Share with us!Is there anything that stood out to you this week?We’re in this together.With love in Christ,Shawna and Camille This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

We’ve been building to this.Week 1 revealed where we’ve been seeking.Week 2 revealed whether we’re actually living what we believe.This week…we go deeper.Because many of us don’t stay stuck because we don’t know truth.We stay stuck because we haven’t released what we’re hiding.So before you read anything else… pause.Ask God to search you.This is Week 3 of our 12 week WAKE Bible Study…where we are breaking down the biggest truths that surfaced in Season One of the podcast.And this week may feel uncomfortable.But it’s also where freedom begins.LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 3.The Truth We’re Sitting With From Episode 3:What you keep hidden keeps you bound…But what you bring into the light is where healing begins.Scripture says:“Confess your sins to one another…that you may be healed.”Not just forgiven.Healed.The enemy’s strategy is simple…keep it hidden.Because shame grows in secrecy.And as long as something stays in the dark…it keeps its power.We’ve lived this.We’ve carried things we thought were too much to say.Too messy.Too complicated.Too far gone.But the moment it was brought into the light…everything began to change.WANT TO DIVE DEEPER? LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 3.This Is Where We Walk It Out Download the W.A.K.E. Bible Study worksheet below…This is where we will walk through a simple framework for allowing God to awaken us in deeper truth.Week 3 will walk through:W/onder — What am I still holding onto?A/dmit — Where have I been hiding or avoiding truth?K/neel — What do I need to surrender and release?E/mbody — What step will I take to bring this into the light?Don’t rush this.Let God show you what He wants to reveal…then respond.Want to refresh on the full context of this topic?LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 3.Share with us!If you complete the declaration this week, you can share it below.Not for attention…but to mark the moment you chose freedom over hiding.Let this be your step into the light.We’re walking this out with you.One layer at a time.One step of obedience at a time.With love in Christ,Shawna and Camille This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

This is Week 2 of our 12 week WAKE Bible Study.We’ve already begun.Last week, we asked where we’ve been seeking truth.This week…we look at what happens after we find it.Because it’s one thing to hear truth…and another to actually live from it.So before you read anything else… pause.Ask God to search you again.LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 2.The Truth We’re Sitting With From Episode 2:You cannot earn your way to God…but if you truly believe Him, your life will begin to follow Him.Scripture tells us that we are saved by grace through faith…not by works.Which means:* You don’t have to perform for God.* You don’t have to prove yourself.* You don’t have to be “good enough” first.But here’s where many of us get stuck…We either spend our lives trying to earn it.Or we say we believe…and nothing actually changes.Because real faith doesn’t just stay in our head.It transforms our heart.It shifts our posture.It begins to shape how we live.And yet…we can drift.We can become spiritually numb.Distracted.Inconsistent.Not because we don’t believe…but because we’re not awake.“Wake up, O sleeper… and Christ will shine on you.”This isn’t a call to try harder.It’s a call to wake up.WANT TO DIVE DEEPER? LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 2.This Is Where We Walk It Out Download the W.A.K.E. Bible Study worksheet below…This is where we will walk through a simple framework for allowing God to awaken us in deeper truth.Week 2 will touch on:W/onder — Where have I become spiritually numb or disconnected?A/dmit — Where do I say I believe God… but I’m not living it?K/neel — What version of “comfortable faith” do I need to surrender?E/mbody — What is one step of obedience I will take this week?Don’t rush this.Let God show you what He wants to reveal…then respond.Want to refresh on the full context of this topic?LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 2.Share with us!If you complete the declaration this week, you can share it…Not for recognition…but as a quiet moment between you and God that you’re choosing to live this differently.We’re right here with you.Learning.Unlearning.Returning.With love in Christ,Shawna and Camille This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

This is where we begin our 12 week WAKE Bible Study, breaking down the biggest truths that were revealed in Season One of the podcast.We believe strongly in the breakthroughs that come when we stop constantly needing to learn something new…and instead simply slow down enough to actually walk out what God has already revealed.So before you read anything else….pause.Ask God to search you.Because this whole podcast was never about providing information.It’s been about the transformation that takes place when we align ourselves with God’s truth.So as we venture back through Season One, we will be pulling out whatever principles we sense Him wanting us all to sit with.Feel free to go back and listen to the full episode if you are called, as it will re-enforce what we are sharing each week in this Bible Study style format.LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 1.The Truth We’re Sitting With From Episode 1:You can be sincerely seeking truth… and still be deceived if you are not anchored in God’s Word.Jesus said, “Your Word is truth.”Not one of many truths.Not a version of truth.Truth has a source.And if we’re seeking outside of that source—even with good intentions…we can end up believing things that are not from Him.Scripture also says there is a way that seems right…but leads to destruction.Which means something can feel accurate…and still be misaligned.That’s what makes deception dangerous.It doesn’t look like darkness.It often looks like light.We lived this.We weren’t trying to walk away from God…we were trying to understand truth.But we were looking everywhere…except the one place He told us to look.Because truth isn’t something to figure out;It’s Someone to follow.Jesus said, “I am the truth.”So if you want truth…come back to Him.WANT TO DIVE DEEPER? LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 1.This Is Where We Walk It OutDownload the W.A.K.E. Bible Study worksheet below…This is where we will walk through a simple framework for allowing God to awaken us in deeper truth.Week 1 will touch on:W/onder — Where am I going first for answers?A/dmit — What have I trusted more than God?K/neel — What do I need to surrender and release?E/mbody — What will I do differently this week?Don’t rush this.Let God show you what He wants to reveal…then respond.Want to refresh on the full context of this topic?LISTEN NOW TO THE FULL EPISODE 1.Share with us!If you complete the declaration this week (at the end of the worksheet), you can snap a picture and share it…Not to prove anything, but to mark the moment you chose to return.We’re walking this out with you.One layer at a time.One step of obedience at a time.With love in Christ,Shawna and Camille This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Welcome to The Threshold Series: a short, intentional 3-part bridge between seasons of Wake Her Soul. These conversations were recorded in the space between what God had already begun awakening in us… and what He was still unfolding next.A threshold is that holy in-between place.Where you can’t go back to who you were…but you’re still learning who you’re becoming.Where God strips away old agreements, distractions, and complacency…so He can establish truth, obedience, and clarity.In Threshold Session 3, Shawna and Camille close the series by confronting a question many believers quietly feel:Are we awake?In a world full of distraction, noise, and spiritual numbness, this conversation explores the urgency of living alert to God’s voice — and why testimony is not performance, but obedience.Together, Shawna and Camille reflect on spiritual slumber, the discipline of staying awake in faith, and the courage it takes to follow Jesus in a culture that rewards comfort.If you’ve been sensing a deeper urgency in your spirit…this conversation will name it.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeShawna and Camille unpack:• What it means to stay spiritually awake in a distracted world• Why the enemy often wins through distraction, not destruction• The difference between spiritual fatigue and spiritual slumber• How Scripture awakens discernment in seasons of confusion• Why believers must break agreement with lies spoken over their lives• The courage it takes to follow Jesus when the path is uncertain• Why obedience begins with a simple prayer: “God, I’m willing.”• How testimony becomes a light in dark timesScriptures Referenced / Echoed(Referenced directly or alluded to in the conversation)Romans 13:11 — “Wake up from your slumber…”Ephesians 5:14 — “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead…”Matthew 25:1-13 — The Parable of the Ten Virgins (oil in the lamps)Mark 14:37-38 — Jesus asking the disciples to stay awakeHebrews 4:12 — The Word of God as a sword dividing soul and spiritMatthew 4:19 — “Follow me…”Key Takeaways* Spiritual slumber doesn’t always look like rebellion; sometimes it looks like distraction.* The enemy rarely needs to destroy believers if he can keep them numb or busy.* Scripture is the primary way God awakens discernment and exposes deception.* Many believers feel urgency in their spirit because they sense the times they are living in.* Breaking agreement with lies is often the first step toward spiritual clarity.* Obedience doesn’t always begin with understanding—it begins with willingness.* Following Jesus requires laying down comfort, complacency, and control.* Testimony is not self-promotion; it is a declaration of God’s faithfulness.* God doesn’t require a perfect plan. He asks for a surrendered heart.Chapters / Timestamps(May shift slightly once final audio is published.)00:00 — Final Threshold Episode: A Line We Can’t Uncross01:19 — Opening Prayer: Asking God to Wake Us Up01:59 — Spiritual Slumber in a Distracted World03:56 — The Alarm: What Wakes Us Up Spiritually?05:00 — Scripture as the Source of Discernment06:40 — Distraction vs Destruction07:40 — Breaking Agreement with Lies09:14 — Romans 13:11: Wake Up from Your Slumber11:00 — The Urgency of the Times13:30 — Following Jesus When You Don’t Know the Path15:30 — Comfort vs Obedience18:00 — Becoming Light in DarknessReflection Questions* Where in my life might I be spiritually asleep?* What distractions have been pulling my attention away from God?* What lies or labels have I unknowingly come into agreement with?* Where is God inviting me to step forward in obedience—even if I don’t understand the full picture?* What would it look like for me to live with greater spiritual alertness?* Am I willing to say “yes” to God before I know the outcome?* How can I create rhythms that help keep my heart awake to the Holy Spirit?WAKE PracticeTake a few minutes and reflect on these prompts:1) Where might I be spiritually numb or distracted?Write down anything that comes to mind.2) Ask God:“Lord, where have I come into agreement with lies or discouragement?”3) Pray this prayer:“Father, I break agreement with anything that has kept me stuck, discouraged, or asleep. Help me come into agreement with Your truth and Your promises.”4) Declare:God has more in store for me.I am willing to follow.Next StepsIf this episode stirred something in you:* Subscribe so you don’t miss the next season of Wake Her Soul* Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement to stay awake in their faith* Leave a review (it helps awaken more women)* Comment and tell us: What is God waking you up to right now?Your engagement helps build the kind of community we’re praying for.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille continue the Threshold Series—a short, intentional, three-part bridge recorded between seasons, in a space they didn’t fully understand yet.This series captures that “in-between” place:when God has started waking you up…but you haven’t fully stepped into what’s next.In Session 2, Shawna and Camille share how God brought them together—not through a platform, strategy, or plan, but through a shared hunger for truth and a willingness to question everything they thought they knew.This conversation is about divine alignment, iron sharpening iron, and the way God often uses relationships to refine, reveal, and redirect.If you’ve ever looked back and realized certain people entered your life at the exact right time—this episode will resonate deeply.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeShawna and Camille unpack:* How a simple Bible study connection became a God-ordained friendship* Why seeking truth outside of Christ leads to confusion* What it looks like to have one foot in the world and one foot in the Word* The difference between religion, rebellion, and relationship with Jesus* Why God uses friendships to sharpen, encourage, and expose hidden beliefs* How discernment grows when we test everything against Scripture* Practical reflections for wherever you are on your own spiritual journeyScriptures Referenced / Echoed(Referenced directly or conceptually in the conversation)* Jeremiah 29:13 — “You will seek Me and find Me…”* Proverbs 27:17 — “As iron sharpens iron…”* (Themes of Genesis Eden — self-seeking vs. surrender to God)Key Takeaways* God brings the right people into your life at the right time—not by accident, but by design.* Many believers pursue truth in many places … only to find Jesus was their true source all along.* Spiritual discernment comes when we test every teaching, idea, and practice against the Word of God.* The Cross isn’t just doctrine—it is the center of identity, calling, fellowship, and transformation.* One foot in the world and one foot in the Word produces inconsistency, confusion, and spiritual tension.* True freedom is found not in understanding yourself first, but in knowing Christ.* Community matters—because growth often happens in relationships that refine rather than flatter.* God uses detours, missteps, and past seasons to bring us to healing and purpose.Chapters / Timestamps(May shift slightly once final audio is published)* 00:00 — Welcome to Threshold Ep 2: Divine Alignment* 01:18 — Why We’re Sharing This Story* 02:00 — Jeremiah 29:13 + The Seeker’s Journey* 04:42 — How We Met (Bible Study Zoom)* 08:15 — New Age Detours & Seeking Outside Jesus* 12:00 — Salvation + Spiritual Drift* 16:46 — Religion vs Rebellion vs Relationship* 22:24 — Iron Sharpens Iron* 23:18 — Testing Everything Against the Word* 28:09 — One Foot in the World / One Foot in the Word* 34:17 — Reflection Prompts* 38:11 — Community: A Place to Land* 40:05 — Closing Blessing & What’s NextReflection Questions* Where have I looked for truth outside of Jesus?* How has God placed people in my life to sharpen me — even when it didn’t feel obvious?* Do I have one foot in the world and one in the Word? What needs to change?* What belief systems or spiritual frameworks have shaped my thinking more than Scripture?* Who can I reach out to today for encouragement, discipleship, or accountability?* How might God be using detours in my life to redirect me back to Him?WAKE Practice (From This Episode)Write it down:1) Where have I sought truth outside of Jesus?* Human design* Astrology* NLP / self-help systems* Spirituality without Christ2) Ask yourself:Does this align with what God says in His Word?3) Pray:Lord, help me see where I’ve sought truth apart from You.Help me test every teaching with Scripture and the Holy Spirit’s discernment.Next StepsIf Threshold Episode 2 spoke to you:✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss Session 3✨ Share this episode with someone on a spiritual journey✨ Save for prayer and reflection✨ Comment below or inside the Substack what God revealed to youYour engagement helps build the community we’re praying for—a place where women can come awake to truth, walk boldly in faith, and grow in relationship with Jesus.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Welcome to The Threshold Series: a short, intentional 3-part bridge between seasons of Wake Her Soul. These conversations were recorded in-between what God already began awakening in us… and what He was still unfolding next.A threshold is that holy in-between space: where old labels don’t fit anymore, but the new assignment hasn’t fully formed.Where you can feel the shift—yet you’re still waiting on clarity.Where God is stripping, refining, and re-establishing identity… before He releases assignment.In Threshold Episode 1, Shawna and Camille go straight to the foundation:Who you are before what you do.Because God always establishes identity before assignment.Together, they open up about motherhood, marriage, work, perfectionism, striving, and the pressure to “be something” in the world—and how God lovingly calls us back to the only identity that can’t be shaken: Daughter. Child. Beloved. Called. Free.If you’re in a season of unlearning, redefining, or being stripped back to truth…this episode is for you.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeShawna and Camille unpack:* Why identity confusion is one of the enemy’s favorite traps* How striving, perfectionism, and “success” can become false identity* What it looks like when God re-orders your life (even when it’s inconvenient)* Why being “unqualified” has never stopped God from using someone* How testimony breaks the enemy’s grip—and why obedience often feels like resistance* Why community matters (even for introverts)* Practical steps to identify the labels you’ve been living under—and replace them with truthScriptures Referenced / Echoed(Referenced directly or alluded to in the conversation)* Revelation 12:11 — Overcoming by the blood of the Lamb and the word of testimony* Proverbs 18:21 — Life and death are in the power of the tongue* Proverbs 27:17 — Iron sharpens iron* John 15 (alluded) — Abiding in the Vine / not doing it in your own strength* Acts 9 / Pauline conversion (alluded) — Saul to Paul: God redeeming and using the past* Mark 9 (alluded) — Faith and deliverance / “this kind…” reference* Mark 10:15 (concept echoed) — Childlike faith* Ephesians 2:10 (echoed) — Masterpiece / God’s workmanshipKey Takeaways* The enemy targets identity first—because identity shapes everything you choose.* “Success” can be a counterfeit identity when it replaces surrender.* God often reorders your life in ways that feel inconvenient… because obedience is formation.* You don’t need perfection to be used by God. You need a yes.* Your testimony is warfare—when you speak what God has done, you break accusation.* The Kingdom doesn’t run on credentials; it runs on surrender.* Community isn’t optional for believers—faith is strengthened in fellowship.* The labels you wear (not enough, too late, disqualified, scattered, behind) must be tested against Scripture.* Childlike identity restores joy, trust, and peace—because children know they’re cared for.Chapters / Timestamps(May shift slightly once final audio is published.)* 00:00 — The Threshold Series: identity before assignment* 01:39 — Why identity is under attack* 02:25 — Shawna: leaving “workaholic” identity + embracing God’s reorder* 04:43 — Camille: striving, success, and the pressure to “be someone”* 10:23 — “The common denominator is the cross”* 13:11 — The power of testimony (Revelation 12:11)* 17:01 — Obedience when it’s inconvenient + facing resistance* 20:01 — Identity resources + surrender vs. self-powered striving* 28:31 — Who God says you are: child, loved, free, masterpiece* 36:23 — WAKE Practice: identify labels + test them against truth* 38:55 — Invitation: share, subscribe, step into Threshold Episode 2Reflection Questions* What labels have I been living under—without realizing it?* Where have I tied my worth to productivity, performance, or “success”?* What identity is God stripping off me right now?* What would it look like to live as a child of God—with trust instead of control?* What lie keeps showing up when I try to obey God?* Have I treated my past as disqualifying… instead of redeemed?* Who in my life sharpens my faith—and who reinforces my fear?* What is one identity truth from Scripture I need to speak over myself daily?WAKE Practice (From This Episode)Write it down:1) Labels I’ve worn:* “Not enough”* “Behind”* “Too scattered”* “Disqualified”* “I have to prove myself”* “I don’t have what it takes”(your list)2) Then ask:Does this line up with who God says I am?3) Replace it with truth:Choose one identity truth (child, beloved, forgiven, free, called) and speak it daily this week.Resources Mentioned* You Are More Than You’ve Been Told — Hosanna Wong* Living Fearless — Jamie WinshipNext StepsIf this episode stirred something in you:* Subscribe so you don’t miss Threshold Episode 2* Share this with a friend who’s in a “holy in-between” season* Leave a review (it helps awaken more women)* Comment what label God is breaking off you right nowYour engagement helps build the kind of community we’re praying for.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille continue their exploration of faith, doubt, and double-mindedness—diving deeper into what Scripture truly means when it warns that “a double-minded person is unstable in all their ways” (James 1:8).This conversation moves beyond surface belief and into the tension many believers quietly wrestle with:Holding faith in one hand… and doubt in the other.Together, Shawna and Camille unpack:• What double-mindedness actually looks like in daily life• How media consumption shapes belief more than we realize• Why faith is strengthened in community, not isolation• The role of spiritual gifts in building each other up• How Jesus modeled emotional honesty without losing trust• Why suppressing pain blocks deeper healingThrough vulnerable stories, biblical insight, and reflection on powerful passages—including the woman who touched Jesus’ garment—this episode reminds us:Faith is not pretending you don’t struggle.Faith is bringing your struggle honestly to God.If you’ve ever found yourself saying,“I believe… but help my unbelief,”this episode is for you.Scriptures DiscussedJames 1:6–8 — The instability of double-mindednessJames 4:8 — Draw near to God and purify your heartsMark 9:24 — “I believe; help my unbelief.”Mark 5:25–34 — The woman with the issue of bloodLuke 8:43–48 — “She told Him the whole truth.”Revelation 3:16 — The warning against lukewarm faithProverbs 27:17 — Iron sharpens ironJohn 11:35 — Jesus weptLuke 22:44 — Jesus in GethsemaneKey Takeaways* Double-mindedness often looks like wavering between trust and fear.* Media consumption subtly shapes spiritual conviction.* Community strengthens faith and replaces isolation.* Spiritual gifts are given to build the body, not elevate the individual.* Jesus modeled emotional honesty without abandoning obedience.* Suppressing pain does not equal spiritual maturity.* Healing requires telling “the whole truth.”* Faith grows when doubt is brought into the light.* God is not afraid of your emotions.* You can believe—and still ask for help in your unbelief.Chapters / Timestamps(Timestamps may shift slightly once final audio is published.)00:00 — What Does Double-Mindedness Really Mean?02:38 — Doubt vs. Faith: The Internal Tension04:00 — Media, Culture, and the Shaping of Belief05:12 — Why Community Builds Stronger Faith07:05 — The Chosen, Family, and Spiritual Kinship10:03 — Spiritual Gifts and the Gift of Faith13:38 — The Weight and Calling of Community17:23 — Mercy, Judgment, and Meeting People Where They Are21:24 — Emotional Honesty and the Model of Jesus25:39 — Suppressed Emotion and Spiritual Growth28:22 — The Woman Who Bled for 12 Years30:37 — “She Told Him the Whole Truth”33:38 — Miracles Then and Now34:50 — “Help My Unbelief”38:00 — Healing Through SurrenderClosing Reflection & InvitationReflection Questions* Where in my life am I holding both faith and doubt?* Is there media I’m consuming that subtly shapes my beliefs?* Who strengthens my faith—and who weakens it?* Have I truly “told Him the whole truth” about my pain?* Do I suppress emotions instead of bringing them to God?* Am I asking God to help my unbelief—or pretending it isn’t there?DownloadAs you listen, use the W.A.K.E. Worksheet to process what God may be revealing:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis tool is designed to help you move from awareness to surrender.Next StepsIf this episode stirred something in you:✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next✨ Leave a review to help awaken more women✨ Share this episode with someone wrestling with doubt✨ Save it for quiet reflectionYour engagement helps build the very community we’re praying for.Join the ConversationAre you walking through a season of strengthened faith—or wavering belief?What would it look like to bring God your whole truth today?👇 Share in the comments. We read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille continue their raw, real-time conversation about the “temperature” of our faith… especially when following Jesus makes the world label you as “too much,” “fanatical,” or even “in a cult.”Anchored in Romans 12:2, this episode confronts a hard but freeing truth: the world has a pattern—and it will shape you unless you intentionally resist it. Shawna and Camille unpack how culture disciples us into performance, status, comfort, and double-minded living… often without us realizing it.They also explore what happens when your obedience starts to cost you: criticism, misunderstanding, financial re-evaluation, identity stripping, and the battle of doubt that intensifies the moment you try to step into boldness.This is not a conversation from a platform of “we’ve arrived.”It’s two women walking out the messy middle—seeking God, resisting the enemy, and learning what it means to live unconformed in a world that pushes you to blend in.If you’ve ever wondered:* Why obedience feels messy and uncertain even when it’s right* How to know when the world’s pattern is shaping your decisions* Why criticism and discomfort often increase when you get serious about Jesus* How to discern conviction vs. fear vs. doubt* What it looks like to “seek first” in real life—finances, motherhood, identity, and calling…this episode will meet you right where you are.Key Takeaways* Romans 12:2 is not a suggestion; it’s a command: do not conform to the world’s pattern.* The world’s pattern often shapes us into performance, status, and comfort… even inside Christian spaces.* Persecution and criticism are not always a sign you’re wrong—Jesus told us it would come.* Cognitive dissonance can keep believers stuck: believing one thing while living another.* God often leads with one next step, not the full map. His Word is a “lamp to your feet.”* Obedience can require downsizing, surrender, and identity stripping—but it also brings freedom.* The enemy’s strategy is often subtle: seeds of doubt, especially when you’re stepping out in obedience.* Prayer isn’t performance… it’s surrender. Sometimes the boldest prayer is:“If it’s not for me, take it.”Chapters00:00 — Welcome Back + “Fanatics?” + The Temperature of Faith02:06 — Romans 12:2: The Command We Skip Over02:57 — John 15 + Why the World Hates True Faith05:19 — Reading John 15:18–20 + Sitting With Persecution07:16 — The Cost of Not Conforming (Work, Identity, Provision)09:56 — Shawna’s Downsizing Story + God Stripping Identity14:30 — Repentance for “Success” Not Rooted in the Kingdom19:39 — Motherhood, Homeschooling, and the World’s Script23:53 — The Burden of “More” + When Comfort Becomes a Question28:42 — Fasting, Obedience, and Taking the Next Step30:01 — Fear of Persecution + Showing Up Ill-Equipped32:40 — Psalm 119:105 + God’s Word as Lamp and Light38:27 — The Garden Seed: “Did God Really Say…?”39:03 — Doubt Attacks Assignment + Resisting the Enemy42:28 — Reflection Prompt: “Am I Missing Something?”44:59 — Prayer: Binding the Mind + Breaking Cognitive Dissonance51:25 — Closing: “Not our will, but Your will be done.”Scriptures Referenced* Romans 12:2 — Do not conform; be transformed by renewing your mind* John 15:18–20 — If the world hates you, remember it hated Jesus first* Psalm 119:105–112 (expanded reading) — God’s Word as lamp/light; obedience under pressure* James 1:8 — Double-mindedness leads to instability* Jeremiah 29:11 — God’s intent is not harm, but hope/future (referenced conceptually)* James 4:7 — Resist the devil and he will flee (referenced verbally)* Proverbs 22:6 (alluded) — Raising children in the way they should go (implied in motherhood discussion)DownloadAs you listen, we encourage you to use the W.A.K.E. Worksheet to reflect on what God may be revealing in your own life:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HERE This tool is designed to help you slow down, discern conviction, and respond with obedience—without slipping back into the world’s pattern.Next StepsIf this episode stirred something in you, consider taking these steps:✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes✨ Leave a review to help other women find these conversations✨ Share this episode with someone feeling pressure to “tone down” their faith✨ Save it for prayerful reflection and journalingYour support helps create space for honest, Scripture-anchored conversations that awaken the soul.Join the ConversationWhere do you feel pressure to conform right now—finances, identity, motherhood, comfort, relationships?What would it look like to take one small step toward obedience this week?👇 Share in the comments…we read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille step into an honest and vulnerable conversation about what it really means to follow Christ …not just label ourselves Christian.They explore the tension between cultural Christianity and true surrender, asking the difficult but necessary questions: Are we playing Christian? Or are we actually following Jesus?This episode unpacks spiritual apathy, double-mindedness, lukewarm faith, and the gap between hearing the Word and living it. Shawna and Camille share from their own messy middle—years of seeking, questioning, dabbling in spiritual alternatives, and slowly awakening to what it means to put Christ first in real life, not just in theory.Together they discuss the difference between attending church and knowing Jesus, the power of daily conversation with God, and the invitation to move from passive belief into active relationship.This conversation is not about shame.It is about awakening.It is an invitation to examine the posture of your heart and ask:Are you seeking God …or just surrounding yourself with Christian language?Are you lukewarm …or on fire?Are you believing in Jesus …or following Him?This episode invites listeners into deeper honesty, deeper humility, and deeper hunger for God.Takeaways• Cultural Christianity is not the same as following Christ• Church attendance does not equal relationship with Jesus• Seeking God requires intentional daily pursuit• Prayer is conversation, not ritual• Lukewarm faith is spiritually dangerous• Double-mindedness creates instability• Following Jesus requires surrender, not labels• Worship should be normalized, not hidden• Spiritual apathy grows in comfort and complacency• God invites us into relationship, not performanceChapters00:00 — Opening Reflection: Why We’re Here02:15 — Playing Christian vs Following Christ05:10 — Seeking Truth in the Messy Middle07:18 — Going to Church vs Knowing Jesus09:30 — What It Means to Seek the Kingdom First12:11 — Matthew 6:33 and God as Provider14:36 — Prayer as Conversation, Not Formula16:27 — Relationship as Evidence of Faith19:08 — Spiritual Awakening and Seeing Jesus21:05 — Normalizing Worship in a Lukewarm Culture24:05 — Revelation 3:16 and the Danger of Lukewarm Faith27:16 — Double-Mindedness and Instability29:45 — Belief Requires Following30:49 — Living to Please God vs People32:23 — Prayer Invitation and Heart Examination33:52 — Gauging Your Spiritual Temperature35:14 — Closing Reflection(Timestamps follow the flow of the conversation and may be adjusted slightly once final audio is live.)Scriptures ReferencedMatthew 6:33 — Seek first the kingdom of GodRevelation 3:16 — Lukewarm faithJames 1:8 — Double-mindednessEphesians (filled with the fullness of God)Matthew 6:25–34 — Anxiety and God as provider“Open the eyes of my heart” theme (Ephesians 1:18 conceptually referenced)DownloadAs you listen, we encourage you to use the W.A.K.E. Worksheet to reflect on what God may be revealing in your own life:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis tool is designed to help you slow down, examine your heart, and respond with honesty.Next StepsIf this episode stirred something in you:✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes✨ Leave a review to help other women find truth✨ Share this episode with a friend navigating faith✨ Save it for reflection and prayerYour support helps awaken women who are hungry for real discipleship.Join the ConversationAre you following Christ …or just labeling yourself Christian?Where might lukewarm faith be hiding in your life?👇 Share in the comments. We read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille continue their deep exploration of 2 Corinthians 10:5, turning their focus to what it truly means to demolish arguments and pretensions that set themselves up against the knowledge of God.This conversation moves beyond thoughts and into beliefs—revealing how spiritual compromise often enters not through obvious rebellion, but through subtle reasoning, cultural justifications, and well-meaning voices that gently pull us away from truth.Camille shares vulnerable personal stories about dismantling false beliefs within her own family, confronting spiritual mixtures, and navigating the emotional complexity of honoring loved ones while remaining obedient to Scripture. Together, Shawna and Camille unpack how pride, defensiveness, and even good intentions can keep us from fully surrendering to God’s Word.This episode is not about fear, argument, or religious superiority.It is about humility, discernment, and learning how to let God’s truth—not human reasoning—have the final authority in our lives.If you’ve ever wrestled with:• When to speak and when to stay silent• How to honor relationships without compromising conviction• Why certain beliefs feel harmless but contradict Scripture• Or how to dismantle false ideas with grace and truthThis conversation will meet you right where you are.Scriptures DiscussedThe following Scriptures were referenced and woven throughout this episode:* 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Demolishing arguments that oppose the knowledge of God* Deuteronomy 7:25–26 — Removing cursed objects and false idols from our homes* Iron Sharpens Iron (Proverbs 27:17) — The necessity of accountability and refinement* Luke 9:23 — Dying to self daily and taking up our cross* John 3:16 — The foundation of our identity and worth* 1 Corinthians 13 — Knowledge without love is noise* The Body as the Temple (1 Corinthians 6:19) — Our responsibility to steward what God inhabits* Jeremiah 18 (The Potter and the Clay) — God shaping us as His masterpieceKey Takeaways* Demolishing false beliefs requires humility, not argument* Not every belief that feels “good” aligns with Scripture* Spiritual compromise often enters through subtle reasoning* God’s Word must carry more authority than cultural norms* Pride can disguise itself through defensiveness and certainty* Discerning truth often begins in the prayer closet, not debate* Obedience may cost comfort but always protects intimacy with God* God is more concerned with souls than surface appearances* Transformation requires surrender, not just information* Identity rooted in Christ reshapes behavior from the inside outChapters / Timestamps(Timestamps follow the transcript flow and may be adjusted once final audio is live)00:00 — Returning to 2 Corinthians 10:5: The Call to Demolish False BeliefsOpening the conversation on dismantling arguments against God’s truth.01:22 — Subtle Arguments and Cultural ReasoningHow “harmless” ideas slowly pull us from obedience.02:05 — Discerning False Beliefs in RelationshipsCorrecting with humility, not superiority.03:00 — The Roman Statue Story: When God Reveals What We OverlookA powerful testimony on conviction, obedience, and spiritual mixture.05:30 — Deuteronomy 7:25–26 and the Reality of Spiritual InfluenceWhat Scripture says about idols, objects, and atmosphere.08:27 — Our Role Is Not to Change Minds, But Plant TruthLetting God work in hearts without becoming defensive.10:00 — Family, Freemasonry, and Breaking Generational StrongholdsNavigating painful truths with grace and courage.13:36 — Pride, Humility, and Cognitive BiasWhy letting go of deeply held beliefs requires surrender.16:00 — God Using the Humble, Regardless of Age or StatusA story of young leaders and spiritual authority.18:30 — Subtle Pride: Fault-Finding, Defensiveness, SuperficialityHow pride often hides in socially acceptable forms.21:10 — Defensiveness vs. Peace in ObedienceHow surrender removes the need to argue.24:46 — Accountability, Community, and Iron Sharpening IronWhy we need others to walk in awakening.28:00 — Dying to Self Daily and the Weight of the CrossReframing discipleship as surrender, not survival.30:38 — Speaking Identity Over ShameSeparating behavior from identity through Christ.32:28 — Who God Says You AreA powerful declaration of identity in Christ.35:00 — Releasing the Past and Becoming NewLetting God reshape what no longer aligns with truth.39:10 — Becoming God’s Masterpiece, Not Admiring False OnesClosing the full-circle revelation.43:11 — Closing Prayer and BlessingReflection Questions* Are there beliefs I’ve accepted that I’ve never tested against Scripture?* Where might I be reasoning instead of surrendering?* Is there anything in my life God may be asking me to release?* How do I respond when God convicts me—defensively or humbly?* What does it look like for God’s Word to be my highest authority?DownloadAs you listen, we encourage you to use the W.A.K.E. Worksheet to reflect on what God may be revealing in your own life:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis tool is designed to help you slow down, discern conviction, and respond with obedience.Next StepsIf this episode stirred something in you, consider taking these steps:✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes✨ Leave a review to help other women find this conversation✨ Share this episode with someone navigating discernment or conviction✨ Save it for prayerful reflectionYour support helps create space for honest, Scripture-anchored conversations that awaken the soul.Join the ConversationWhat belief or influence is God asking you to examine more closely right now?Where might subtle pride or compromise be quietly shaping your thinking?👇 Share in the comments…we read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & ShawnaPS: Here are a few of the resources we spoke about it today’s episode!You can buy Hosanna Wongs Book here: You Are More Than You’ve Been ToldAnd watch the clip of Hosanna Wong’s Spoken Word, I Have A New Name. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille dive deep into what it actually means to know God… not just know about Him.They explore how thoughts shape emotions, emotions shape actions, and how unnoticed thought patterns—our own and those absorbed from culture—can quietly pull us away from truth if they are left unchecked.Rooted in Scripture and lived experience, this conversation brings clarity to what it means to take every thought captive, renew the mind, and walk in discernment… especially in the middle of motherhood, relationships, and everyday pressures.This episode is both deeply practical and spiritually grounding, offering biblical wisdom, parenting examples, and honest confession about anger, words, discipline, and the power of language to either bring life or death.If you’ve ever felt stuck in mental loops, struggled with anger or frustration, or wondered how to actually apply Scripture to your thoughts and reactions, this conversation is for you.Key Takeaways* The knowledge of God is foundational to transformation—not optional* Thoughts influence feelings, feelings influence actions, and unchecked thoughts shape identity* We are not responsible for every first thought, but we are responsible for the second* Taking thoughts captive requires awareness, humility, and intentional obedience* A renewed mind leads to a disciplined tongue—and words shape atmospheres* Anger itself is not sin, but unresolved anger gives the enemy a foothold* Parenting reveals our inner world and exposes areas God wants to refine* Speaking identity over children forms belief systems that last a lifetime* Knowledge without love produces noise; truth with love produces transformation* God invites us into growth, not perfectionScripture Highlighted* 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Taking every thought captive to Christ* Romans 12:2 — Renewing the mind* 1 Peter 5:8 — Be alert and sober-minded* Ephesians 4:26–27 — Anger and footholds* Proverbs 18:21 — The power of the tongue* 1 Corinthians 13 — Knowledge without love is empty* Colossians 3:21 — Parenting without discouragementChapters / Timestamps(Times approximate; may be adjusted once final audio is live)00:00 — Introduction: Why Knowing God’s Word MattersCamille sets the foundation for understanding God, His Word, and transformation.01:10 — Thoughts, Truth, and DiscernmentShawna introduces the danger of subtle outside influences on our thinking.02:25 — Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5Demolishing arguments that rise against the knowledge of God.03:22 — The “Second Thought” TheoryCamille explains how we’re responsible for reframing thoughts in obedience to Christ.04:49 — Humility, Pride, and Pleasing GodWhy honoring God starts with the posture of the heart.06:41 — Living on Autopilot vs Living AwakeRenewing the mind and breaking patterned thinking.08:39 — Desire, Free Will, and ObedienceGod invites transformation—He never forces it.10:02 — Parenting, Anger, and ResponsibilityReal-life examples of how thoughts turn into words and actions.12:45 — Scripture: Ephesians 4:26–27Unresolved anger and the foothold of the enemy.15:10 — The Power of Words in the HomeHow language shapes children’s identities and beliefs.18:31 — Stopping the SpiralBringing conflict into the light and reclaiming authority in Christ.20:17 — Grace, Forgiveness, and Turning BackGod’s mercy interrupts cycles instantly.22:34 — Identity vs BehaviorCorrecting actions without labeling identity.27:51 — Scripture: Colossians 3:21Discipline without discouragement.31:13 — Being in the Word Produces PatienceTransformation through intimacy with God.34:17 — Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13Why truth without love becomes noise.36:51 — Reflection + Prayer PromptInviting God to reshape thoughts, feelings, and actions.Download the WorksheetAs you listen, we encourage you to use the W.A.K.E. Worksheet to reflect on what God may be revealing in your own life:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis tool is designed to help you slow down, discern conviction, and respond with obedience.Reflection Questions* What thoughts have been shaping my emotions and reactions lately?* Are there patterns in my thinking that don’t align with God’s Word?* How do my words—especially in moments of frustration—affect others?* Where might God be inviting me to pause, reframe, and respond differently?* What would it look like to take my thoughts captive today?Next StepsIf this episode spoke to you:✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next✨ Share this episode with another woman navigating motherhood or inner battles✨ Save it for reflection or prayer✨ Leave a review to help more women wake up to truthTransformation begins in the mind, but it doesn’t end there.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille step into a sobering and deeply practical conversation about spiritual apathy, subtle compromise, and what happens when God begins to awaken us to the things we’ve grown comfortable living with.This episode explores how spiritual sleep doesn’t always look like rebellion—it often looks like normal. Normal décor. Normal books. Normal habits. Normal beliefs we’ve never questioned.Camille shares a powerful, real-life testimony of how God began opening her eyes to objects, beliefs, and influences in her home that were not aligned with Scripture—revealing how apathy and lack of discernment can quietly give the enemy a foothold. Together, Shawna and Camille unpack the biblical reality that awakening often comes through conviction, and conviction always invites a response.This conversation is not about fear, superstition, or perfection.It is about obedience, discernment, and learning how to stay awake in a culture that constantly normalizes compromise.If you’ve ever wondered:* Why God seems to be stirring unrest in your spirit* Whether “harmless” things might be shaping your faith more than you realize* What personal conviction actually looks like in real life* How to honor God with your home, your habits, and your choicesThis episode is an invitation to pause, examine, and respond.Takeaways• Spiritual awakening often begins with conviction• Apathy can be just as dangerous as outright disobedience• What we allow into our homes can shape our spiritual atmosphere• Personal conviction requires personal obedience• Knowledge of truth brings responsibility, not neutrality• The enemy exploits spiritual sleep and lack of discernment• Obedience may offend others, but it honors God• God calls His people to remove what gives the enemy a foothold• Scripture—not culture—defines what is permissible• Awakening requires humility, surrender, and actionChapters00:00 — Welcome Back + Naming Spiritual Apathy02:09 — What It Means to Be Spiritually Awake03:00 — Cleansing the Home: When Conviction Begins04:20 — Mixing Beliefs vs. Following Christ Fully05:49 — 1 Peter 5:8 and the Danger of Spiritual Sleep08:11 — Standing Firm When Faith Offends Others10:40 — Hosea 4:6: Perishing for Lack of Knowledge13:30 — Justifying Disobedience Through Reasoning14:51 — Defining Apathy in the Life of a Believer17:30 — The Statue Story: When God Reveals Hidden Idolatry19:26 — Discovering a Pagan God in the Home21:42 — 1 Thessalonians 5:22: Avoiding the Appearance of Evil23:38 — Subtle Idolatry and What We Refuse to Release25:59 — Joshua 7 and Forbidden Objects in the Camp28:17 — Discerning Red Flags and Ignored Convictions30:45 — Individual Conviction and Romans 14:2334:53 — Choosing Obedience Over Certainty36:27 — When Doubt Is a Signal to Pause37:31 — Scanning the Home: A Practical Invitation38:39 — Allowing God to Speak Through What We Can See39:32 — Closing Reflection and Invitation(Timestamps follow the flow of the conversation and may be adjusted slightly once final audio is live.)DownloadAs you listen, we encourage you to use the W.A.K.E. Worksheet to reflect on what God may be revealing in your own life:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis tool is designed to help you slow down, discern conviction, and respond with obedience.Next StepsIf this episode stirred something in you, consider taking these steps:✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes✨ Leave a review to help other women find this conversation✨ Share this episode with someone navigating conviction or discernment✨ Save it for prayerful reflectionYour support helps create space for honest, Scripture-anchored conversations that awaken the soul.Join the ConversationWhat might God be asking you to examine or release right now?Where could apathy be quietly dulling your discernment?👇 Share in the comments—we read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

This mid-season BONUS episode of Wake Her Soul comes from an early, practice recording—captured before the podcast officially launched, but deeply reflective of the heart behind it.In this raw and unscripted conversation, Shawna and Camille share the origin story of Wake Her Soul: two women saying yes to obedience before feeling qualified, ready, or confident. What unfolds is an honest dialogue about spiritual awakening, motherhood, distraction, performance, fear, and the quiet ways women fall asleep to God’s voice in the middle of everyday life.This episode introduces the foundational rhythm that continues to shape the show:Wake → Wait → Walk → WorkYou’ll hear candid reflections on slowing down long enough to hear God, the danger of numbing and distraction, why stillness without obedience leads to stagnation, and how surrender—not perfection—is what God responds to.This conversation is especially for women who feel:* ill-equipped* distracted* spiritually numb* unsure if they’re “doing faith right”* called, but hesitant to step forwardThis is not a polished teaching.It’s a faithful beginning.And sometimes, beginnings are where God does His deepest work.Takeaways• Obedience often comes before clarity• God uses willing hearts, not polished ones• Stillness is necessary—but action must follow• Spiritual awakening requires awareness and response• Distraction is one of the enemy’s most effective tools• Many women are spiritually asleep while physically busy• God speaks in the quiet—but we must slow down to hear Him• Faith is meant to be walked out in real life, not just discussed• Awakening leads to responsibility, not passivity• God’s call is about surrender, not performanceChapters00:00 — Welcome to Wake Her Soul01:10 — Saying Yes to Obedience Before Feeling Ready02:05 — Why This Podcast Exists03:15 — Freedom in Christ for Women Who Feel Ill-Equipped04:10 — Moving Beyond Surface-Level Christianity05:00 — Wake → Wait → Walk → Work06:05 — Stillness vs. Spiritual Stagnation07:20 — Seasons of Sowing and Reaping08:35 — Motherhood, Anxiety, and the Need to Slow Down09:40 — Spiritual Sleep and Ignoring God’s Voice11:00 — Being Awake in a Counter-Cultural World12:45 — Using Gifts as an Act of Worship14:00 — Word Drop: Ephesians 5:1415:00 — Hitting Snooze on God’s Call16:30 — Reading the Word for Yourself18:00 — Relationship Over Religion19:40 — Created on Purpose, For a Purpose21:30 — Rising From Shame, Guilt, and Condemnation23:45 — God Shakes What We Refuse to Surrender25:15 — Pride, Blindness, and Subtle Distraction27:00 — Walking With Eyes Wide Open28:30 — Media, Programming, and Spiritual Awareness30:45 — Subtle Compromise and Everyday Distraction33:30 — Grace, Repentance, and God’s Forgiving Heart36:00 — Our Stories Point Back to God’s Redemption39:45 — Rising From the Dead Through Christ42:30 — Situations God Uses to Reveal the Heart45:15 — Staying Long Enough to Hear God47:30 — Closing Prayer and Invitation to Surrender(Timestamps follow the flow of the recording and may be adjusted slightly once final audio is live.)DownloadUse your W.A.K.E. Worksheet while listening to reflect on what God may be inviting you into:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis reflection tool remains the foundation we return to throughout Season 1.Next StepsIf this episode encouraged you, consider supporting the show:✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes✨ Leave a review to help other women find this message✨ Share this episode with a friend who feels called but hesitant✨ Save it for prayer or reflectionYour support helps create space for honest, Scripture-anchored conversations that awaken the soul.Join the ConversationWhere might God be inviting you to obey before you feel ready?What distractions could be keeping you spiritually asleep?👇 Share in the comments—we read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille continue the call to spiritual awakening by confronting one of the most overlooked battlegrounds in a believer’s daily life: what we allow to shape our minds, identities, and habits.This conversation exposes how modern media, entertainment, music, and cultural messaging subtly influence our thoughts and behaviors—often without our awareness—and why Scripture calls us to take this seriously. Drawing from both biblical truth and research, Shawna and Camille unpack how constant exposure to worldly narratives can quietly dull discernment, fuel fear, and pull believers away from Christ-centered living.The episode also dives into cognitive dissonance, fear-based belief systems, identity formation, and the danger of appearing spiritually alive while slowly drifting internally. Through Scripture—especially Revelation 3 and the letter to the church in Sardis—listeners are invited to examine whether their faith is active and surrendered, or merely familiar and performative.This is not a conversation about perfection.It’s a conversation about awareness, repentance, discipline, and choosing to stay awake in a world designed to distract.If you’ve ever felt spiritually affected by what you consume…If you’ve wondered why peace feels harder to maintain…If you sense God calling you to greater clarity, discipline, and depth…This episode is a loving but urgent wake-up call.Takeaways• What we consume consistently shapes what we believe• Media, music, and entertainment influence us even when we think they don’t• The Bible confirms what research shows about subliminal influence• Awakening often begins with recognizing what we’ve normalized• Cognitive dissonance keeps people attached to false beliefs• Renewing the mind brings peace without emotional upheaval• Identity determines behavior more than rules ever will• Being “Christian” is not the same as living surrendered to Christ• Scripture warns against appearing alive while being spiritually asleep• Discipline strengthens faith the same way training strengthens the body• God calls believers to wake up, repent, and strengthen what remains• Focusing on Christ prevents condemnation and sin-fixationChapters00:00 — Opening: Awakening the Soul Daily to Christ01:15 — How the World Quietly Shapes Beliefs and Behaviors02:40 — Research on Media, Subliminal Messaging, and Influence04:30 — Music, Entertainment, and Guarding Our Children’s Hearts06:45 — Why “It Doesn’t Affect Me” Isn’t Biblically Accurate08:10 — Anxiety, Insomnia, and Cultural Noise09:30 — Cognitive Bias and Resistance to New Truth11:10 — Renewing the Mind Through Scripture12:40 — Fear of the Rapture and Transformation Through the Word14:50 — Identity: Who You Believe You Are Shapes How You Live16:40 — Faith as Relationship, Not a Label18:30 — Living Awake Instead of Just Looking Alive19:45 — Revelation 3 and the Warning to the Church of Sardis22:30 — “Wake Up and Strengthen What Remains”24:30 — Discipline, Consistency, and Spiritual Strength27:00 — Distraction, Busyness, and Losing Momentum29:20 — Awareness of Sin Without Condemnation31:30 — Seeking the Kingdom First34:00 — Parenting, Patience, and Formation Over Perfection36:30 — Transformation Without Even Noticing It39:40 — Reflection: What Is God Warning You About?41:40 — Closing Prayer and Invitation to Surrender(Timestamps follow the flow of the transcript and may be adjusted slightly once final audio is live.)DownloadUse your W.A.K.E. Worksheet while listening to reflect on what God may be revealing or asking you to examine:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis is the foundational reflection tool we return to throughout Season 1.Next StepsIf this episode stirred something in you, consider supporting the show:✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✨ Leave a review to help more women encounter biblical truth✨ Share this episode with someone who needs clarity✨ Save it for prayer and reflectionThese conversations exist to help women move from cultural Christianity to lived, surrendered faith.Join the ConversationWhat is God inviting you to examine or guard more closely right now?Is there something you’ve normalized that He may be asking you to surrender?👇 Share in the comments—we read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille continue anchoring the conversation in Ephesians 5:14, turning from the call to wake up toward the often harder command: “rise up from the dead.”This episode explores why many believers wake up spiritually—but remain stalled, seated, or hesitant to move forward. Not because they don’t love God, but because fear, shame, offense, and spiritual passivity quietly keep them from standing in faith.Together, Shawna and Camille unpack how constant spiritual consumption without obedience leads to stagnation, why prayer is not passive but authoritative, and how God designed faith to be strengthened through community rather than isolation.This conversation also confronts the subtle traps of offense, emotional reactivity, and self-protection—revealing how easily peace is surrendered when we stay asleep to what’s actually shaping our responses.If you’ve ever felt spiritually aware but hesitant to move…If you’ve been consuming truth without seeing transformation…If fear, offense, or isolation have kept you seated longer than you want to admit…This episode is an invitation to rise.Takeaways• Awakening is awareness, but rising requires obedience• You can be spiritually awake and still remain stuck• Truth that is consumed without application leads to stagnation• Fear often disguises itself as wisdom or waiting• Prayer is not passive—it is permission for heaven to move• God has given believers spiritual authority through Christ• Offense and emotional reactivity quietly steal peace• No one has power over you unless you give it• Community strengthens faith in ways isolation never can• Rising often happens before confidence arrivesChapters00:00 — Opening: Wake Up… Then Rise (Ephesians 5:14)00:55 — What “Dead” Means Spiritually (Sin, Shame, Guilt, Unforgiveness)02:10 — Why Many Believers Wake Up but Stay Stuck03:10 — The Danger of Spiritual Consumption Without Action04:05 — Letting Truth Sit With the Soul Instead of Moving On05:10 — Reorienting Daily Life Back to Christ06:10 — Prayer as Protection, Authority, and Daily Alignment07:05 — Fear, Hesitation, and Why Rising Feels Hard08:10 — Praying the Blood of Jesus and Standing on Christ’s Victory09:00 — “Fill the Gaps of My Faith With Your Grace”09:45 — Asking in Faith and Believing God Wants to Heal10:35 — Community, Shared Faith, and the Power of Carrying One Another11:35 — Redefining Church as the Body, Not a Building12:30 — Discernment: What to Share, When to Speak, and When to Stay Quiet13:30 — Obedience in Community and Walking Out Grace Together14:30 — Forgiveness, Offense, and Emotional Reactivity15:30 — The Trap of Offense and How the Enemy Uses It16:30 — Triggers, Irritation, and Giving Power Away17:20 — Everyday Examples: Road Rage, Hurry, and Loss of Peace18:30 — Awareness, Planning, and Choosing Peace Over Agitation19:20 — Speaking Up in Love vs. Silent Resentment20:30 — Bringing What Bothers You to God Instead of Complaining21:45 — Awakening to Patterns That Keep You Stuck22:45 — Asking God to Search the Heart (Psalm 139)24:00 — Becoming More Intentional in Prayer25:15 — Closing Reflection: Sitting With God and Letting Him Reveal What Needs HealingDownloadUse your W.A.K.E. Worksheet while listening to reflect on what God is revealing and inviting you into:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis is the foundational reflection tool we’ll return to throughout Season 1.Next StepsIf this episode spoke to you, we’d love your support:✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✨ Leave a review to help more women find biblical truth✨ Share this episode with a friend who feels spiritually stuck✨ Save it for prayer or deeper reflectionYour support helps these conversations reach women who are awake—but ready to rise.Join the ConversationWhere might God be asking you to move instead of stay seated?What fear, habit, or hesitation could be keeping you from rising in faith?👇 Share in the comments—we read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille slow the pace and speak honestly from the middle of real life—tired bodies, busy homes, motherhood, responsibility, and obedience.What begins as a conversation about physical exhaustion opens into a deeper exploration of what it truly means to stay spiritually awake, even when the body feels worn down.Together, they unpack the difference between body, soul, and spirit, why striving often disguises itself as “excellence,” and how renewing the mind—not self-effort—is the pathway to freedom.This episode weaves biblical teaching, real-time reflection, and Spirit-led clarity around surrender, obedience, false images of Jesus, and the urgency of eternity.If you’ve ever wondered:* Am I spiritually tired—or just physically exhausted?* Why does obedience feel heavy when it’s supposed to bring freedom?* How do I stop striving and actually rest in God?This conversation will meet you right where you are.Takeaways• Physical exhaustion does not automatically mean spiritual disconnection• The soul is made up of the mind, emotions, and will—and requires daily surrender• Being born again renews the spirit instantly, but the soul is sanctified over time• Striving often masquerades as excellence when obedience is the true goal• Renewing the mind is central to spiritual awakening• Many false versions of Jesus are shaped by culture rather than Scripture• Jesus did not come to make people comfortable—He came to awaken souls• Obedience and surrender are the true pathways to freedom• God’s yoke is light because He carries what we were never meant to hold alone• Fear of death and the rapture fades as trust in eternity growsChapters00:00 — Acknowledging Physical Weariness02:10 — Motherhood, Responsibility, and Real-Life Exhaustion04:30 — Waking Up Spiritually While the Body Is Tired06:10 — Excellence vs Striving in the Christian Walk08:05 — Scripture: Psalm 139:23–24 (“Search Me, O God”)10:15 — Fasting, Obedience, and Spiritual Clarity12:45 — Body, Soul, and Spirit: Understanding the Difference16:00 — Renewing the Mind and Taking Thoughts Captive18:30 — False Images of Jesus vs the Biblical Jesus21:00 — Cultural Comfort vs Kingdom Truth23:40 — The Urgency of Eternity and the End Times26:10 — God’s Yoke: Surrender as Freedom28:30 — Fear, Death, and Trusting Eternal Security30:20 — Closing Reflections + Invitation to Surrender(Timestamps follow the transcript flow and may adjust slightly once final audio is live.)DownloadUse your W.A.K.E. Worksheet while listening to reflect on what God is revealing in your own heart and life:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis is the foundational reflection tool we’ll return to throughout Season 1.Next StepsIf this episode resonated with you, we’d love your support:✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✨ Leave a review to help more women find biblical truth✨ Share this episode with someone navigating exhaustion or striving✨ Save it for later reflection or prayerYour support helps awaken women who are faithfully walking, but quietly tired.Join the ConversationWhere are you feeling worn down…but still called to stay awake?What might God be inviting you to surrender so His yoke can feel light again?👇 Share in the comments—we read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

In this episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille pick up right where Episode 2 left off…continuing the conversation about what it truly looks like to wake up spiritually in the middle of real life.They dive into how distraction, secrecy, shame, and performance quietly distance us from God—not through rebellion, but through silence, striving, and self-protection.This episode carries raw testimony, biblical truth, and gentle but firm invitations from the Holy Spirit to come out of hiding and into healing.You’ll hear honest stories of fasting, confession, marriage, shame, healing in community, and the freedom that comes when light replaces secrecy.If you’ve ever felt stuck carrying something alone…If you’ve ever wondered why you feel distant from God despite loving Him…If you’ve ever feared that your past disqualifies you—this conversation is for you.Takeaways• Spiritual distraction is one of the enemy’s most effective tools• Being “asleep at the wheel” often looks like busyness, noise, and numbing• Awakening requires awareness, not performance• Healing accelerates when shame is brought into the light• God uses confession and community as pathways to freedom• Vulnerability opens the door for others to heal• Our past does not define us—but it can become our testimony• Secrecy keeps wounds alive; surrender allows God to heal them• Fasting is a biblical, powerful, and often forgotten act of worship• God does not shame us into obedience—He invites us into freedomChapters00:00 — Opening Prayer + Invitation to Prepare Your Heart02:15 — “Asleep at the Wheel”: Distraction in Everyday Life04:13 — Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6 and Staying Spiritually Awake06:16 — Entertainment, Numbing, and the Subtle Pull of the Flesh07:16 — Distraction as a Weapon of the Enemy08:32 — Healing Happens in Safe, Honest Community10:14 — Vulnerability Creates Permission for Others to Heal11:41 — Scripture: James 5:16 and the Power of Confession12:24 — Shawna’s Testimony: Fasting, Business Debt, and Truth-Telling15:08 — Freedom on the Other Side of Confession18:29 — Marriage, Grace, and Reflecting God’s Love20:15 — What Is God Asking You to Release?21:49 — Fasting: A Forgotten Act of Worship24:15 — Pausing to Listen + Closing Invitation(Timestamps follow the flow of the transcript and may be adjusted slightly once final audio is live.)DownloadUse your W.A.K.E. Worksheet while listening to reflect on what God is revealing in your own heart and life:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis is the foundational reflection tool we’ll return to throughout Season 1.Next StepsIf this episode resonated with you, would you take a moment to support the show?✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✨ Leave a review to help more women find biblical truth✨ Share this episode with a friend who may need freedom✨ Save it for later reflection or prayerYour support helps these conversations reach women who are praying for clarity, freedom, and awakening—often without words.Join the ConversationWhat is God inviting you to release right now?Where might He be asking you to step into healing through honesty or community?👇 Share in the comments—we read every message and pray over this community.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

DescriptionIn this second unedited, real-life episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille continue the conversation right where Episode 1 left off…diving deeper into what it really means to stay spiritually awake in the middle of everyday life.They open up about drifting, distraction, motherhood, numbing habits, inconsistent rhythms, old religious conditioning, and the internal tug-of-war every believer faces between flesh and Spirit.This episode is an honest look at the messy, beautiful reality of walking with Jesus—not perfectly, but faithfully.If you’ve ever felt spiritually inconsistent, easily distracted, overwhelmed by life, or frustrated that you “should be further along by now,” this conversation will set your heart at ease and point you back to the One who never stops calling you awake.Takeaways* Spiritual numbness is subtle and creeps in through busyness, distraction, and noise.* You don’t outgrow the battle between flesh and Spirit—you learn to return faster.* Consistency with God isn’t about perfection; it’s about posture.* Every believer wrestles with “I should be doing better.” The enemy weaponizes that with shame.* Conviction is an invitation; condemnation is an attack.* Awakening happens in everyday moments—in the dishes, the laundry, the car, the early mornings, the interruptions.* God doesn’t require perfection to move in your life; He requires surrender.* You can’t earn closeness with God, but you can choose attentiveness to Him.* The disciples had Jesus physically with them and still struggled…your mess does not disqualify you.* Staying spiritually awake is not a one-time moment but a lifestyle of returning.* God will shake you or break you—whatever it takes to wake you—because He loves you too much to leave you asleep.Chapters00:00 — Intro + Setting the Tone00:37 — “Good Enough” Christianity + Camille’s Salvation Story02:41 — Believing in Christ vs. Performing for Christ05:53 — Wandering, Misalignment, and Returning to Truth08:32 — New Age, Religion, and Losing Sight of God10:14 — Scripture: Ephesians 5:14 and the Heart of Wake Her Soul11:33 — Spiritual Numbness: Falling Behind, Falling Asleep13:27 — Real-Life Examples: Dance Moms, Distraction, and Numbing15:37 — The Mundane Moments Where God Speaks18:11 — Discernment, Faith, Doubt, and Daily Decisions20:58 — The Messy Middle: Consistency, Conviction, and Growth21:49 — The Disciples Struggled Too (And Why That’s Liberating)23:30 — When We Let the Enemy Win Small Battles25:47 — Waking Up, Breaking Points + God’s Loving Correction27:00 — A Moment of Prayer + Reflection Invitation(These timestamps follow the themes and flow of the transcript. You can adjust slightly when the final audio is uploaded.)DownloadUse your W.A.K.E. Worksheet as you listen to walk through the four steps of awakening in your own daily rhythms:Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your free worksheet HEREThis is the core reflection tool we’ll use throughout Season 1.Next StepsIf this episode spoke to you…Would you take 20 seconds to support the show?✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✨ Leave a review to help more women find these conversations✨ Share this episode with a friend who could use the message✨ Save it to revisit when you need a resetYour support helps us spread biblical truth and equip women to wake up to God’s voice again.Watch the Video on YouTubeAfter some serious tech glitches, we finally got the video file to export correctly! You can watch that on YouTube here or by hitting play below on the embedded video.Join the ConversationWhat did God highlight for you during this episode?What part of your life is He waking up right now?👇 Share your thoughts below…we read every message.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

DescriptionIn this first, raw, unpolished, fully Spirit-led episode of Wake Her Soul, Shawna and Camille open their hearts and testimonies to share how God shook them awake from spiritual numbness and deception—and brought them back to the truth of His Word.This season isn’t scripted, formulaic, or polished. It’s real women hearing God, confronting distraction, breaking agreements with the world, and learning what it means to be spiritually awake in the middle of everyday life.If you’ve ever felt spiritually “off,” numb, distant, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to hear God again—this episode is your invitation back.Takeaways* Wake Her Soul is a space for raw, honest conversations led by the Holy Spirit.* Shawna and Camille share how God found them in misalignment, new age confusion, programming, and spiritual blindness.* Transformation begins with obedience, surrender, and seeing God’s face in everything.* Spiritual numbness is real and subtle.* The enemy doesn’t need to destroy you if he can distract you.* Awakening begins with returning to the Word and letting God speak.* This season will be messy, but Spirit-led.* You are not alone in your questions, your seeking, or your story.Chapters00:00 — Welcome to Episode 100:22 — Why We’re Launching (Finally)00:33 — Real, Raw, Spirit-Led Conversations02:19 — Testimonies: How God Found Us04:28 — Wrestling With Calling05:54 — Spiritual Numbness + False “Truth”08:24 — Awakening from New Age Deception11:26 — Returning to Relationship Over Religion14:19 — Final Reflections + InvitationDownloadUse this W.A.K.E. worksheet while you listen to walk through the four steps of awakening: Wonder • Admit • Knock • Enter👉 Download your (free!) worksheet: HEREThis is the core reflection tool we’ll use throughout Season 1.Next StepsIf this episode stirred anything in you…Would you take 20 seconds to support the show?✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✨ Leave a review to help more women find these conversations✨ Share it with a friend who might need a wake-up call from GodYour support helps us put God’s truth back at the center of the conversation.Join the ConversationTell us what God woke up in you during this episode below!!!We read every message.With love in Christ, Camille & Shawna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who has persevered.You’ve walked through refining fires.You’ve stayed when it was hard.You’ve chosen truth over trends and worship over weariness.And now, heaven whispers over you:Hold fast.“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have,so that no one will take your crown.” —Revelation 3:11The Crown Is ChristThere’s a crown waiting…not of gold,but of glory.Not a trophy for performance,but a testimony of perseverance.“Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day,and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.” —2 Timothy 4:8This is not a finish line of exhaustion;it’s the embrace of completion.Every tear sown in obedience,every unseen act of faith,every quiet surrender…they all become jewels in the crown of His joy.The Victor’s RewardFaithfulness doesn’t earn salvation…it reveals it.The crown isn’t your achievement;it’s your inheritance.It’s the proof that Jesus kept His promiseto finish what He began in you.You may not have done it perfectly,but you did it faithfully.And soon,you’ll lay your crown at His feet…because even your endurance was His grace in motion.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this as your benediction:“Lord, thank You for sustaining me.I hold fast to Your truth and Your name.Keep me steady until the end.Let my life bring You honor now and forever.When I see You face to face,may I cast my crown at Your feet and worship without end.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then pause and imagine that moment…the race complete,the striving over,the King before you.Let hope fill you.This is what you were running for.This is not the end of your story…it’s the beginning of eternity’s song.And the melody is mercy,the refrain is grace,and the crown is Christ Himself.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” —Revelation 2:10Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who has been walking with God for a long time,and wonders if it’s still making a difference.You’ve served, you’ve sown, you’ve stayed…even when it felt unseen.You’ve obeyed when it wasn’t easy,loved when it wasn’t returned,and prayed when answers seemed silent.And heaven has seen every moment of it.Faithfulness Is Finishing“I have fought the good fight,I have finished the race,I have kept the faith.” —2 Timothy 4:7The world celebrates quick results.But the Kingdom crowns endurance.Faithfulness doesn’t always look fruitful in the moment…but it’s what fills eternity with glory.You’ve been running a holy race,and every unseen “yes” is a seed God intends to harvest.“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,the author and perfecter of our faith.” —Hebrews 12:2You are not running alone.The One who began the good work in youwill finish it through you.The Beauty of Steadfast LoveFaithfulness is not just about showing up.It’s about staying true.You’ve learned that feelings fluctuate,but faith does not.You’ve learned that storms reveal roots,and obedience builds endurance.And even when you wavered,His faithfulness never did.Beloved, every season of staying has prepared you for the season of shining.Your consistency is worship.Your perseverance is prophecy…declaring to the world that God is worth it.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this softly:“Lord, thank You for being faithful when I was faint.Strengthen me to finish the race You’ve set before me.Keep my eyes fixed on You — not on applause, not on outcome.I choose endurance over ease, devotion over distraction.May my life prove Your faithfulness to the end.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Ask the Holy Spirit:“Where am I tempted to quit…and what does faithfulness look like instead?”Then take one action of steadfast obedience today…even a quiet one.The finish line isn’t for the fastest,it’s for the ones who didn’t stop running.And when you cross it,you won’t look back at what you built…you’ll look up at the One who was with you the whole way.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Well done, good and faithful servant.” —Matthew 25:23Thanks for reading Wake Her Soul! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who believes she’s disqualified.You love Jesus, deeply.But you still carry the ache of what you didn’t do,what you did wrong,or what you let fall apart.You’ve replayed the moment you denied Him with silence.You’ve carried shame for the call you delayed.But here’s the good news:Jesus never revoked your calling…He’s simply waiting to reinstate it.The God Who RecommissionsHere is an excerpt from John 21:15–17, “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter,‘Simon, son of John, do you love Me?’…‘Feed My sheep.’”Peter’s story didn’t end in failure.It began again in forgiveness.On the same shore where he’d once gone back to fishing,Jesus found him…not to shame him, but to send him.That’s the pattern of grace:failure → forgiveness → fresh fire.Your mistakes don’t void your mission.They refine your ministry.If anything, they qualify you to speak of His mercy with more compassion,because you’ve lived it firsthand.Sent with His Authority“Go and make disciples of all nations…And surely I am with you always.” —Matthew 28:19–20Your commission is not optional…it’s eternal.You weren’t saved to stay safe.You were saved to be sent.God isn’t asking for perfection.He’s asking for participation.You don’t have to be the most gifted,just the most surrendered.The Great Commission isn’t a pressure…it’s a privilege.Jesus chooses to partner with youto bring heaven to earth.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this aloud:“Lord, thank You for forgiving my failures.I receive Your mercy and recommissioning.Send me where You will.Use my scars as stories of Your grace.Give me boldness to feed Your sheep,serve Your people, and carry Your name.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Ask the Holy Spirit:“Where are You sending me next?”It may not be a faraway mission field…it might be your kitchen table, your workplace, or your social feed.Your obedience is your ministry.Grace doesn’t end with forgiveness.It graduates into assignment.And those who have been forgiven muchlove—and lead—much.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” —John 20:21Thank you for reading Wake Her Soul! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who has forgotten she shines.You’ve walked through the fire.You’ve been refined, restored, and reconciled.But the enemy still tries to whisper,“You’re too dim to make a difference.”That lie ends today.You were never called to create light …you were called to carry it.Rise and Reflect“Arise, shine, for your light has come,and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” —Isaiah 60:1The world is darker than ever…but that only means your light is needed more than ever.You are not a flicker;you are a flame kindled by heaven.You don’t need to perform for the spotlight.The Spirit Himself is your illumination.Your radiance doesn’t come from makeup, momentum, or mood.It comes from abiding in the glory of God.“You are the light of the world.A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” —Matthew 5:14You were not saved to stay invisible.You were redeemed to reflect Him.The Glow of GraceLight doesn’t strive…it simply shines.Your radiance isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence.When you’ve been with Jesus, it shows.People may not know what’s different…but they’ll feel it.Peace when others panic.Joy when others crumble.Hope when others hide.That’s the power of a life lit by His Spirit.You don’t have to push your light forward.You just have to stop covering it.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this aloud:“Lord, thank You for placing Your light within me.Forgive me for hiding when You’ve called me to shine.Remove fear, shame, and self-doubt.Let Your glory rise upon my life so others may see You in me.Make me radiant with Your presence.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Ask the Holy Spirit:“Where have I been hiding my light?”Listen…then take one small action today that reveals Jesus through you.A word. A prayer. A post. A gesture of love.Light multiplies when shared.You don’t have to chase the light.You just have to stay where the Light is.And when you do,the darkness doesn’t stand a chance.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Those who look to Him are radiant;their faces are never covered with shame.” —Psalm 34:5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who has fought hard for truthbut forgotten that the goal of truth is restoration.You’ve stood firm.You’ve drawn boundaries.You’ve cut ties that were toxic.But now your heart feels heavy,and you wonder…is it possible to walk in both conviction and compassion?Yes, beloved.Because the same God who calls you to righteousnesscalls you to reconciliation.Reconciled, Not Just Right“All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christand gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” —2 Corinthians 5:18Reconciliation doesn’t mean re-entering unhealthy patterns.It means releasing offense and realigning your heart with heaven.Before God ever sent you to reconcile with others,He reconciled you to Himself.He didn’t wait for you to deserve it.He initiated it.And now He calls you to reflect the same mercyyou’ve received.“Through Him God was pleased to reconcile to Himself all things,whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross.” —Colossians 1:20Peace doesn’t come from avoidance.It comes from the Cross.The Cost of True PeaceSometimes reconciliation means forgiving without rebuilding.Other times it means pursuing understanding where pride once ruled.Either way, it requires humility…because reconciliation is never about winning the argument.It’s about revealing the nature of Christ.The enemy loves division because it distorts God’s image in His people.But when you choose peace over payback,heaven wins ground in your heart.You are never more like Jesusthan when you forgive what felt unforgivable.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with open hands:“Lord, thank You for reconciling me to Yourself through the Cross.Heal every place where bitterness still hides.Give me the courage to forgive, the wisdom to discern,and the grace to reflect Your heart.Use me as an instrument of peace in a divided world.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Ask the Holy Spirit:“Who do I need to release—or reach out to—in order to walk free?”Listen for His whisper.Obedience may look like a prayer, a letter, or a silent surrender.Reconciliation doesn’t erase truth…it proves truth’s power to heal.And when hearts are reconciled to God,peace begins to ripple through the world.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” —Matthew 5:9Thanks for reading Wake Her Soul! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who knows what God asked her to do…but fear still has her hesitating.You’ve seen the signs.You’ve heard His whisper.You even wrote it down in your journal…but you haven’t moved yet.Why?Because fear still feels familiar.But today, God’s Word interrupts your delay:“Have I not commanded you?Be strong and courageous.Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” —Joshua 1:9Courage Is Obedience in MotionCourage doesn’t mean you never feel afraid.It means you obey anyway.Faith is not proven in comfort. It’s proven in confrontation.Every time you take a step trembling but trusting,you tell hell that fear no longer gets the final word.You’re not called to be confident in yourself.You’re called to be confident in the One who called you.“For God has not given us a spirit of fear,but of power, love, and a sound mind.” —2 Timothy 1:7Fear will always try to speak louder than faith,but it only wins if you agree with it.Faith Looks Like ForwardYou’re waiting to feel ready.But God is waiting for you to move.Courage isn’t the opposite of fear.It’s the decision to trust God more than fear’s predictions.Sometimes the most courageous thing you can dois take one trembling step toward what He promised.Because every time you do,you silence the liar that said you couldn’t.And courage becomes contagious…the moment you move, others see and believe they can too.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with your whole heart:“Lord, I confess my hesitation and fear.I’ve doubted my ability when You never asked me to go alone.Fill me with holy courage.Make obedience stronger than fear.Teach me to trust Your presence more than my comfort.Wherever You send me, I will go.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Ask the Holy Spirit:“What step have I delayed because of fear?”Write it down, and take that step—even a small one—before the day ends.Faith grows through movement, not maintenance.Courage doesn’t mean you never tremble.It means you trust God enough to move while trembling.And once you move, you’ll realize…the ground you feared was already conquered.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” — Psalm 56:3Thanks for reading Wake Her Soul! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Today felt like a holy beginning.Our very first livestream on Substack.Whether you joined us live or you are watching the replay, we are so glad you are here.What happened today was not just a workshop. It was the start of something God has been preparing for years.Wake Her Soul is not simply a podcast. It is a movement.It is a gathering place for women who are tired of surface-level spirituality and ready for a real, Spirit-led awakening.It is for the woman who knows there is more.More truth.More freedom.More purpose.More Jesus.And today, you stepped into that journey with us.Why We Created Wake Her SoulDuring the workshop, we shared openly about our journeys. Seasons where we called ourselves Christians but lived spiritually asleep. Years where faith was more of a label than a lifestyle. Moments where God had to gently (and sometimes not so gently) shake us awake.If you have ever felt that same tension between what you say you believe and how you are actually living, you are not alone.God showed us this simple truth:He cannot heal what we refuse to admit.He cannot transform what we insist on managing on our own.Today was an invitation to stop performing and start awakening.The W.A.K.E. FrameworkHere is a clear recap of the four-part framework we taught during the workshop.1. WONDERQuestion: Where am I asleep?Awakening begins with curiosity.A stirring.The whisper of the Holy Spirit saying, Pay attention. There is more.During the live session, Camille shared how God spoke to her in a simple moment, nudging her to recheck a soccer field location. A tiny whisper that changed the entire day.Wonder is where God begins the conversation.Wonder sounds like:“What is God trying to show me?”“Why does this keep coming up?”“Where is He inviting me to look closer?”2. ADMITQuestion: What is God revealing in me?Awakening requires honesty.This is where repentance becomes healing.Not shame.Not self-hatred.Not condemnation.Honesty in the presence of a gentle Father.God cannot heal what we keep hidden.God cannot break what we pretend is not there.Admitting is not weakness.It is clarity.3. KNOCKQuestion: Where am I seeking God first?This is the bridge between knowing and doing.Between wanting change and stepping into change.Knocking looks like asking, seeking, inquiring, listening.Knock sounds like:“Lord, show me where I am blind.”“Lord, teach me what I cannot see.”“Lord, I desire Your way, not mine.”Knocking is humility in motion.4. ENTERQuestion: How do I step into alignment with Him?Once He opens a door, we walk through it.Entering means choosing obedience.Choosing alignment.Choosing the Kingdom way, even when it is inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly.Awakening becomes a lifestyle when we practice Enter on a daily basis.A Moment of Reflection From The WorkshopDuring the session, we paused and invited everyone to breathe, slow down, and ask:“Lord, what are You inviting me to notice?”“Where are You awakening me?”If you were not able to join live, take one minute right now.Close your eyes.Breathe.Let the Lord speak.Write down whatever comes to mind.It does not have to sound deep or poetic.It just has to be honest.Why NowAfter years of resisting what God was asking us to do, after years of refining and stripping away fears, insecurities, and pride, we finally reached the point where obedience mattered more than comfort.We did not start Wake Her Soul because we wanted a podcast.We started because the Holy Spirit would not let us stay silent.The world does not need more Christian content.The world needs women who are awake.Women who carry oil in their lamps.Women who can discern truth from deception.Women who refuse to settle for lukewarm faith.If you are here, it is because He is awakening something in you, too.Download The WorksheetAccess the W.A.K.E. Worksheet HEREWhat Comes NextOver the coming weeks, here is what you can expect:• deeper teaching from each part of the WAKE framework• raw and honest podcast episodes• worksheets and discipleship tools• community moments that draw you closer to Jesus• reflections, challenges, and practices to help you live awakeWe are just getting started.And we are honored that you are here at the beginning.Wake up, sleeper.Rise from the dead.And Christ will shine on you.-Ephesians 5:14With love and holy fire,Shawna + Camille This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who still underestimates what God has placed inside her.You hear the call.You feel the pull.But somewhere deep down, a whisper still says,“Who am I to carry His work?”Here is heaven’s answer:You are His … therefore you are anointed.The Anointing Is Not Earned—It Is Given“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me,because He has anointed Me…” —Luke 4:18Jesus was not anointed because people approved Him.He was anointed because the Father appointed Him.And in Him,you share that anointing.“But you have been anointed by the Holy One.” —1 John 2:20The anointing is not a feeling.It is a fact sealed by the Holy Spirit.It isn’t about charisma.It’s about consecration.You Are Set Apart to Carry HimThe anointing isn’t about being impressive…it’s about being assigned.You weren’t chosen to be seen.You were chosen to carry Christ wherever you go.Your authority doesn’t come from your personality.It comes from His presence.When you step into rooms,heaven steps in with you.When you speak the Word,hell trembles.When you love boldly,Jesus is revealed.This anointing isn’t loud,but it is undeniable.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with bold surrender:“Lord, thank You for anointing me with Your Spirit.I lay down insecurity and self-doubt.I embrace Your calling, not my comfort.Set me apart for Your purposes.Use my life to reveal Your glory.I don’t walk in my strength — I carry Yours.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Ask the Holy Spirit:“Where are You calling me to step forward in bold obedience?”Write what He shows you,and take one faithful step today—even if it’s small.You are not waiting to be qualified.You are walking in what grace already bestowed.Oil is on you.Heaven is backing you.And the assignment on your life is sacred.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord. —Zechariah 4:6Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who loves Jesusbut sometimes lives like she has endless time to obey Him.You have the desire.You have the calling.You feel the stirring.But readiness is not emotion.It is preparation in motion.Heaven is moving.The Kingdom is advancing.And daughters who are awake do not wait for permission…they prepare for purpose.The Wise Ones Were Ready“The virgins who were ready went in with Him to the wedding banquet.And the door was shut.” —Matthew 25:10Jesus wasn’t warning the world.He was warning believers.Five wanted Him.Five were watching for Him.Only five were ready when He came.Beloved, do not mistake longing for readiness.Do not confuse emotion with preparation.Love watches.Love prepares.Love stays awake.You don’t need to know the timing.You just need to keep the oil burning.Prepared, Not Perfect“Always be prepared to give an answerto everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”—1 Peter 3:15Preparation isn’t performance.Readiness isn’t perfection…it’s positioning.It’s having oil when others have excuses.It’s saying “yes” when comfort says “later.”It’s choosing obedience over hesitation.You don’t need a platform.You need a posture.And your posture says:“Lord, whenever You speak, I am ready.”🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with conviction:“Lord, make me ready.Not rushed …readied.Not anxious …alert.Sharpen my spirit.Steady my heart.Keep my oil burning.Let me live prepared for Your returnand positioned for Your assignments.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Ask the Holy Spirit:“Where have I been waiting instead of preparing?”Write what He reveals—then act on it today.Even one obedient step is oil in your lamp.Readiness isn’t about doing more.It’s about being found faithful.The One who called you is coming…and blessed are the ones found watching when He arrives.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Blessed are those servants whom the Master finds awake when He comes.” —Luke 12:37Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who knows God is with herbut forgets His Spirit is within her.You’ve learned surrender.You’ve learned stillness.But now it’s time to stand in strength.The Holy Spirit didn’t come to comfort you into silence.He came to clothe you in power.You were never meant to survive life in Christ.You were meant to walk in victory through Christ.Power With Purpose“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;and you will be My witnesses…” —Acts 1:8Power isn’t the goal.Jesus is the goal,and power is the grace to reveal Him.This isn’t human confidence.It’s holy courage.Not loud flesh.Quiet authority.Not hype.Anointing.Strength from the Inside Out“…that He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being.”— Ephesians 3:16The Spirit doesn’t empower your personality.He empowers your inner man.Power doesn’t always sound like passion.Sometimes it looks like peace.Sometimes it feels like restraint.Sometimes it stands calm while the world shakes.Power is not noise,power is knowing.Knowing who you belong to.Knowing who backs you.Knowing hell trembles when heaven speaks through you.You do not walk into rooms alone.You carry the presence of the Living God.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with boldness:“Holy Spirit, fill me afresh.Not for applause. For assignment.Not for pride. For purpose.Strengthen my inner being.Ignite courage where fear once lived.Let my life reveal the power and presence of Jesus.I receive Your strength.I walk in Your authority.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask:“Where am I acting powerless when God already empowered me?”Journal. Listen. Step forward in obedience. Even if it’s small.Now you will move forward, saying,“I am empowered in Christ.”The Spirit does not make you impressive.He makes you effective.The world doesn’t need your strength.It needs your surrender to His.Before you run off, bless us and one other sister by forwarding this to her. Invite her to read Acts 1:8 with you today and then comment where you’re choosing to stand in holy courage. We’re standing with you.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord. — Zechariah 4:6Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who’s still carrying what Jesus already set her free from.You say you’ve forgiven,but guilt still grips you at night.You say you’ve surrendered,but anxiety keeps whispering you’re not safe.You’ve been rescued…but not yet released.And today, Jesus says, “It’s time.”Freedom Is Not a Feeling“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on Me,because the Lord has anointed Me to proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom for the captivesand release from darkness for the prisoners.” —Isaiah 61:1Freedom is not something you achieve. It’s something you receive.It’s not earned by striving; it’s enforced by truth.The enemy can’t re-bind what Christ has already broken…but he can convince you to keep living like you’re still bound.“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” —Galatians 5:1Every time you pick up what He’s already carried,you put the shackles back on yourself.Freedom Requires RefusalBeing released isn’t just about walking out of chains.It’s about refusing to walk back into them.Freedom in Christ is both gift and guardrail.It’s grace that saves you and boundaries that sustain you.He didn’t free you so you could live casually…He freed you so you could live called.Stop renting space in your soul to fear, shame, or the past.They don’t live here anymore.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with boldness:“Lord, I receive the freedom You purchased for me.I renounce every lie that tells me I’m still bound.I lay down guilt, fear, and control at Your feet.Teach me to walk in liberty, not limitation.Where Your Spirit is, there is freedom…and I belong to You.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then write this declaration:“What once held me no longer owns me.”Ask the Holy Spirit to show you one area of life where you’ve been living bound.Then do something small but symbolic to mark your release—tear up the note, delete the number, close the tab, or speak truth aloud.Freedom doesn’t mean nothing holds you.It means nothing but Jesus defines you.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” —John 8:36Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who keeps running to God but not staying with Him.You come close when life breaks you.You pray when fear finds you.But once relief comes, your roots stop growing.You were never meant to visit His presence,you were meant to live there.The Secret of Remaining“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” —John 15:4Fruit isn’t the proof of effort. It’s the result of connection.You can’t stay spiritually full while living partially plugged in.You were not called to produce for God;you were called to be with God. And it’s from communion with God that fruit happens.“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” —Psalm 91:1Abiding is less about what you do and more about where you dwell.It’s learning to stay when everything in you wants to strive.The Rhythm of AbidingYou don’t earn God’s presence. You enter it.You don’t fight for favor. You flow from it.Abiding means letting His Word shape your thoughts,letting His Spirit guide your reactions,and letting His love hold you steady when nothing else makes sense.The enemy can’t uproot what keeps returning to the Vine.Every time you pause to listen instead of perform,you’re proving that your faith is not a feeling…it’s a home.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this softly but sincerely:“Lord, teach me to abide.I’m done with momentary faith and occasional connection.Dwell in me as I choose to dwell in You.Let Your Word take root in my heart and Your Spirit steady my steps.I don’t want a visit. I want union.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask:“Where am I still treating God like a guest instead of my home?”Journal or sit in stillness until you feel His peace settle in.It’s a yielded pause that turns into a lifelong posture.From now on you will move forward, saying,“I am abiding in Christ.”Abiding is not about staying busy for Him,it’s about staying close to Him.And those who remain will bear fruit that remains.If this helped you slow down and stay, forward it to a friend who longs for that same nearness. Let’s remain—and bear fruit that remains—together.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who has surrendered her plans—but now God is refining her heart.You’ve said, “Have Your way, Lord,”and suddenly everything that’s not of Him is being touched by fire.Don’t mistake it for rejection.This is what love looks like when it refuses to leave you impure.The Fire That Reveals Motives“Search me, God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts.See if there is any offensive way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting.” —Psalm 139:23–24Purity isn’t about perfection.It’s about proximity.The closer you walk with Jesus, the less room there is for mixture.His presence burns away what pretending can’t hide.“He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver;He will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver.” —Malachi 3:3Notice—He sits.He doesn’t panic while you’re in the fire.He watches carefully until He can see His reflection in you.The fire isn’t to destroy you; it’s to reveal you.The Gift of RefinementYou’ve asked God for more of Him…and He’s answering by removing more of you.The process feels personal because it is personal.He’s not burning indiscriminately;He’s burning intentionally.Every impurity that keeps His image from shining through.Sometimes purification looks like losing what was never meant to last.Other times it looks like facing what you didn’t want to see.But every flame He allows is measured by mercy.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this aloud:“Lord, search me and know me.Expose anything that offends You or limits Your glory in my life.Burn away pride, fear, and self-reliance.Refine my motives until they match Yours.I trust the hands that hold the fire.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask:“What is the fire revealing in me—not to shame me, but to shape me?”Journal what the Spirit shows you.It’s not discipline you’re feeling—it’s destiny being purified.Purity isn’t about having nothing wrong. It’s about having nothing hidden.And the ones who let Him purify them now will shine like gold when He returns.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” —Matthew 5:8Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

It’s here! The Wake Her Soul trailer is live.If you’ve felt busy but not alive, near God but somehow numb, this short trailer is your invitation to wake up from cultural Christianity and surrender fully to Christ.This isn’t performance. It’s repentance and renewal. It’s not self-help; it’s soul help. We will name the lies, return to Scripture, and walk out the truth together.Why we’re doing thisWe’ve both lived the distracted, doing-all-the-things version of faith. God, in His rich mercy, woke us up. Now we’re inviting you into the same journey. Simple, honest, Scripture-first, and lived out in the real pressures of home, work, and calling.The W.A.K.E. framework we’ll practice together* Wonder: Ask honest questions in search of truth. Trace influences back to their source.* Admit: Confess pride, false beliefs, and hidden agreements. Humility opens the door.* Knock: Seek God for wisdom. Persist in prayer. Desire His voice above your own.* Enter: Surrender and walk in the truth revealed. Don’t just know it…live it.You’re invited: Free Live Intro WorkshopDate: Monday, November 17Time: 12:00–1:30 pm ET (11:00 am–12:30 pm CT)Location: Here on Substack!Theme: Meet Shawna & Camille + a practical walk-through of the W.A.K.E. frameworkWe’ll share the heart behind Wake Her Soul, walk you through W.A.K.E. with simple, doable steps, and leave time for Q&A and prayer.What’s next* Nov 17 @ 12p EST: Live Intro Workshop (WAKE framework) here on Substack* Nov 25: Episode 1 (Live) with Q&A on Substack (join live or catch the replay)Weekly … Wake Her Soul, a weekly, live podcast and community for women who are ready to trade the world’s noise for God’s truth.In each episode we’ll expose one worldly pattern and replace it with God’s truth…not speculation, not self-reliance, but Scripture and surrender.Subscribe so you don’t miss the links and replays. Reply to this email to join the conversation: we actually read and respond here on Substack.With love and holy resolve,Camille & Shawna “They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.” -Psalm 20:8 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who says she trusts God,but keeps making backup plans.You pray for His will,but often only if it matches your comfort.You ask for His leading,but keep a hand on the map just in case His route takes too long.But alignment doesn’t happen through control.It happens through complete surrender.The Surrendered PathProverbs 3:5–6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to Him,and He will make your paths straight.” You can’t walk in God’s power while living by your own logic.Faith doesn’t need all the answers; it just needs obedience to the next step.You don’t have to know the destination to follow the direction.And sometimes, the straight path God promisesdoesn’t mean the easy one. It means the eternal one.The steps you resist today are often the same ones that will carry you into freedom tomorrow.“The Lord directs the steps of the godly;He delights in every detail of their lives.” — Psalm 37:23When your heart is aligned with His,your detours become divine appointments.Letting Go of the Illusion of ControlGod isn’t asking you to stop planning.He’s asking you to stop panicking when He redirects the plan.When you insist on understanding everything,you reduce God to the size of your logic.But when you surrender what you can’t explain to the One who can redeem,you step into alignment with His perfect will.He’s not trying to take control of your life—He’s trying to return it to its rightful order.Alignment doesn’t restrict your freedom.It releases it.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this aloud with open hands:“Lord, I’ve trusted my own understanding more than Your wisdom.Forgive me for fighting Your direction when it didn’t fit my expectation.Align my steps with Your Spirit and my desires with Your heart.I release my need to control the outcome and choose to follow in faith.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then take a quiet walk or sit with your journal and ask the Holy Spirit:“Where am I still leaning on my own understanding?”Write down what He shows you and release it.Sometimes obedience isn’t another action. It’s a yielded pause.When your will bows to His Word,your life begins to flow instead of fight.Before you run to check something off your to-do list today, we encourage you to sit for 2 minutes with open hands, praying, “Teach me to do Your will.” If this helped you today, share the letter with one friend who’s clinging to a Plan B.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God;may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” —Psalm 143:10 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who says, “I’m fine,” but knows she isn’t.You’ve learned how to manage appearances.You know how to smile through struggle, how to keep it all together.But deep down, you sense God tugging at the curtain.Because the same Jesus who covers you in graceis the One who uncovers you in truth.The Mercy of Exposure“For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed,and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.” —Luke 8:17Revelation is mercy, not punishment.Exposure is God’s way of healing what secrets have been holding hostage.The enemy’s favorite hiding place is your silence.If he can keep you pretending, he can keep you imprisoned.But what you bring into the light loses its power in the dark.“He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart.” —1 Corinthians 4:5Beloved, God’s not out to humiliate you, He’s out to heal you.He’s not exposing truth to shame you; He’s revealing it to free you.The Gift of Being KnownThe thing you’re afraid to admit is often the very place God wants to reveal His glory.He already knows the truth, and He’s still calling your name.Stop protecting your image and start protecting your intimacy.When you stop defending what God is trying to dismantle,you make room for Him to build something real.It’s okay to say, “I’m not fine.”Because that’s where His grace gets to do its best work.The light doesn’t destroy you, it defines you.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this aloud:“Lord, shine Your light into every corner of my soul.Reveal what I’ve been hiding, even from myself.Forgive me for preferring comfort over truth.I surrender every secret and shadow to You.Let Your light heal, not just expose.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then write this declaration:“I would rather be revealed in His light than hidden in my lies.”And if the Spirit prompts you to confess something—to Him, or even to a trusted friend—don’t resist it.If God highlights a safe, trusted friend, forward this and ask, “Can we talk? I want to bring something into the light.” (Think James 5:16; Gal. 6:2.) Freedom follows honesty…together.Ephesians 5:13 says, “But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.” The same light that reveals your flawsis the light that reflects His face.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” —James 5:16Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up.“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” —Galatians 6:2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who’s been healed, but still feels only partial wholeness.You’ve come far.You’ve survived the breaking.You’ve forgiven, released, and rebuilt.But deep down, a quiet ache still whispers, “Something’s missing.”Because healing isn’t the end of the story, restoration is.Healing stops the bleeding.Restoration brings beauty back to the scar.The God Who Restores“He restores my soul; He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” — Psalm 23:3When God restores, He doesn’t give you back what you lost.He gives you something greater:Your original design, untouched by the damage of sin.You’ve learned to trust Him with your pain,but will you trust Him with your identity?Because the hardest part of restoration isn’t what God rebuilds.It’s what He removes—the false version of you that survived the storm but can’t walk in the promise.1 Peter 5:10 says, “After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace… will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”The world tells you to “move on.”Jesus tells you to “be made new.”From Surviving to ShiningYou’ve been operating like a healed wound that’s still afraid of being touched.But God doesn’t want you living in protective mode anymore.He wants you living in resurrected mode.You don’t have to flinch when His hand draws near.You don’t have to hide behind your coping anymore.What once was broken can now become your boldness.What once was pain can now become your purpose.The story isn’t over until the Redeemer rewrites it.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this out loud in faith:“Lord, I give You permission to finish what You started.Restore every place I’ve only allowed You to patch.Heal not just my wounds, but my identity.Let every scar testify to Your glory, not my grief.Make me whole in the places I’ve learned to live with half-healing.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask yourself:“Where have I settled for healing when God offered restoration?”Take one step today to live like the restored woman you are.Not from the wound, but from the witness.Restoration isn’t a return to who you were.It’s a resurrection of who you were always meant to be.If this met you in the middle of your restoration, share it with one friend who’s healing and invite her to let Jesus finish the restoration He started.Then tell us below: What false version of you is God asking you to retire? Leave a note and we’ll stand with you in prayer.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“Behold, I am making all things new.” —Revelation 21:5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who feels like her strength is running out.You’ve been faithful.You’ve been obedient.But if you’re honest,you’re running on fumes.You’ve mistaken exhaustion for endurance,and motion for maturity.You love Jesus, but lately it feels like you’re serving others more than you’re sitting with Him.And what once felt like ministry now feels like maintenance.The Strength Found in Stillness“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength;they shall mount up with wings like eagles;they shall run and not be weary,they shall walk and not faint.” —Isaiah 40:31Notice—He didn’t say those who work harder or push longer.He said those who wait.Waiting isn’t weakness.It’s worship.It’s the place where striving ends and supernatural strength begins.You’ve been trying to fly on faith without resting on grace.But wings don’t grow in the wind—they grow in the waiting.God’s renewal doesn’t come from adrenaline; it comes from abiding.He’s not calling you to perform; He’s calling you to pause.“Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16You don’t get renewed by running faster;you get renewed by remaining longer.The Exchange of StrengthRenewal is not God topping off your tank.It’s Him exchanging your strength for His.When you wait in His presence,He doesn’t just refill you, He transforms you.The world tells you to keep pushing.He tells you to start trusting.You say, “I can’t slow down.”He says, “You can’t stand if you don’t.”🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this quietly but deeply:“Lord, forgive me for equating movement with maturity.Teach me to wait on You again.I exchange my exhaustion for Your endurance,my hurry for Your holiness,my pace for Your peace.Renew my mind, my heart, and my hope until I rise in Your strength.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask yourself:“When was the last time I waited on God without rushing Him?”Set a timer today.Five minutes.Ten.Sit in silence with Him.Let your soul learn that renewal doesn’t come from more; it comes from Him.If you have a friend who’s ready to be renewed, share it with them today.God doesn’t want stronger soldiers.He wants surrendered sons and daughters.Because the ones who learn to wait well are the ones who last long.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” —Psalm 37:7Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who used to burn.You remember when passion came easy,when worship poured out without forcing it,when you felt the nearness of God like oxygen.But somewhere along the way,your fire turned into a flicker.You didn’t mean to drift,you just got busy, bruised, or bored.And now, what once burned bright has gone quiet.You call it maturity, but truthfully—it’s apathy.You’ve traded holy fire for functional faith.The Flame of DevotionRomans 12:11 says, “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”Fervor doesn’t fade because God withdraws;it fades because we stop feeding the flame.You can’t stay on fire while living near what keeps you cold.You can’t burn for God while soaking in compromise.We want God’s power,but not always His purifying presence.We crave His anointing,but resist the altar it requires.Fire doesn’t fall on comfort.It falls on surrender.2 Timothy 1:6 says, “Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.”Paul didn’t say “wait for the flame.”He said fan it.Because revival is maintained by movement.You can’t outsource your flame to a pastor, a playlist, or a platform.The same Spirit who started the fire lives inside you—but it’s your job to stir the embers.When Fire Feels FarMaybe you’re afraid to burn again.Because last time, your zeal cost you something. A friendship, a reputation, a sense of control.But love worth having always costs something.And fire worth keeping always consumes something.If you want God’s power,you must let Him consume what’s competing for your heart.This isn’t about hype;it’s about holiness.He’s not calling you to burn louder,He’s calling you to burn longer.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this aloud:“Lord, forgive me for letting my flame fade.Rekindle my fire.Burn away indifference and renew my hunger for You.Teach me to tend the flame daily—through Word, worship, and obedience.I don’t want borrowed fire; I want holy fire.Breathe on these embers until they blaze again.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then write this declaration:“My fire will not go out. I will tend the flame.”Do one thing today that fuels your fire:open your Bible before your phone,sing louder than your doubt,speak Jesus into a space that’s gone cold.Fire fades where it isn’t fed.And the fire that’s truly from God never burns out. It only burns brighter when fanned by faith.If this rekindled something, share it with one friend whose fire used to burn bright. Invite her to fan the flame with you this week.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out.” — Leviticus 6:13Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who’s still showing up,but somewhere along the way, stopped feeling alive.You still sing the songs.You still say the right words.But your soul feels like it’s on autopilot,going through the motions of faith while your heart quietly fades.You remember when fire once burned in your bones.Now, it’s mostly embers. Still warm, but no longer wild.You’ve mistaken survival for revival.When the Flame FadesPsalm 85:6 says, “Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”Revival doesn’t begin in a stadium.It begins in a soul.God is not waiting for a worship night to wake you up.He’s waiting for a willing heart.You say you want revival,but He’s asking if you’ll give Him the ashes first.Because He can’t resurrect what you keep resuscitating.You’ve been trying to breathe life into what He’s asking you to bury.And the Spirit of God is whispering,“I can’t pour new oil on an old altar.”The Breath That Brings Back Life“This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones:I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” — Ezekiel 37:5Revival doesn’t start with hype; it starts with honesty.It’s when you finally admit, “God, I’m dry.”When you stop pretending your spark is enough.The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the deadis ready to breathe through your bones again.But he won’t revive what you keep calling “fine.”You can’t be filled if you refuse to be emptied.You can’t be revived if you won’t first be real.The Holy Spirit is not looking for perfect vessels,just surrendered ones.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with your whole heart:“Lord, I’m tired of living half-awake.I’ve let busyness smother my fire.I’ve been content with flickers when You promised flames.Breathe on me again.Revive every weary part of me.Fill me with holy fire—not emotion, but endurance.Let what was dormant come alive in Your power.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then write this declaration somewhere visible:“Revival begins in me.”Today, stop waiting for someone else to spark your soul.The same Spirit that ignited Pentecost lives in you.This is what brings you the boldness to state,“I am revived in Christ.”Remember, revival doesn’t look like noise.It looks like nearness.And when His breath fills you again,you won’t just survive the season,you’ll set it ablaze.If this spoke to you, subscribe so you don’t miss tomorrow’s letter, and forward this to a sister who needs to stop resuscitating what God is asking her to bury. Revival starts in a surrendered heart.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, that they may live.” —Ezekiel 37:9Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who loves God,but keeps losing sight of Him.You start your mornings with good intentions.You say “Jesus first,”but by noon, your heart is pulled in twelve directions.You’ve confused busyness with fruitfulness.You’ve mistaken motion for mission.You’re exhausted, distracted, and calling it “purpose.”But distraction is the enemy’s quietest form of destruction.The Drift of the Divided“Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” — Hebrews 12:1–2You can’t run forward while staring sideways.Every comparison drains clarity.Every compromise blurs focus.You’re not stuck, you’re scattered.And the enemy doesn’t need to make you sin,if he can keep you distracted.He’ll fill your schedule so you never sit still.He’ll flood your feed so you never hear the Father.He’ll make you productive, but not effective.You’ve been glancing at God and gazing at everything else.And heaven is calling you to reverse it.The Eyes That Guide YouYou can’t fight what you won’t face.And you can’t follow who you don’t focus on.The longer your attention is divided,the weaker your devotion becomes.Before Jesus’ words to Martha, Scripture shows two sisters making two choices—Martha busy for Jesus, Mary sitting with Jesus. Then He says:“Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.” -Luke 10:41–42Beloved, that one thing is Jesus.Not the ministry.Not the metrics.Not the next thing you need to prove.He’s not asking for your perfection, He’s asking for your attention.You can’t see where He’s leading if your gaze keeps drifting back to what He already told you to leave behind.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this aloud:“Lord, forgive me for giving my attention to lesser things.I repent for letting distraction dull my devotion.Fix my eyes on You again.Narrow my focus to Your voice.Let the noise fade until all that’s left is Your Word and Your will.I choose today to stop glancing at You and start gazing on You.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then write this declaration:“My focus is my faith. I will not be led by noise—I will be led by His name.”Today, turn off one distraction that’s been stealing your gaze.Replace it with worship.You’ll be amazed how quickly peace returns when your eyes do.The world trains you to multitask.Jesus trains you to magnify.Whatever you magnify, multiplies,so magnify the right thing.Before you goSilence one distraction for 24 hours and replace it with 10 minutes in worship or the Word. Then tell us in the comments what you turned off so we can pray with you—and share this letter with one friend who needs her gaze reset today.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” — Psalm 121:1–2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who’s tired of bouncing back.You’ve survived seasons that should have destroyed you,but part of you wonders if you’ll ever stop breaking.You’re not faithless—you’re just fatigued.You’ve been crushed, confused, and questioned if the call was worth the cost.You tell yourself you’re “fine,”but deep down, you’re bracing for the next hit.Beloved, you’re not fragile—you’re forged.The Truth About Being Pressed“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;perplexed, but not in despair;persecuted, but not abandoned;struck down, but not destroyed.” —2 Corinthians 4:8–9Resilience isn’t pretending you’re not in pain.It’s refusing to let pain define your posture.You’ve mistaken resilience for denial.But true resilience doesn’t mean you stop feeling.It means you keep standing—even while you feel it.You’ve been pressed—but pressure only breaks what isn’t built on truth.The pressing you’re feeling is proof that you’ve been planted, not buried.If the devil could have destroyed you, he already would have.The fact that you’re still standing means God’s still sustaining.The Call to EndureYou keep asking God for relief,but He’s after revelation.He’s teaching you what unshakable faith really looks like—not faith that avoids the fire,but faith that won’t bow in it.“The righteous falls seven times and rises again.” —Proverbs 24:16Falling doesn’t disqualify you—staying down does.You’re not too wounded to finish;you’re being strengthened for what’s next.Resilience is not gritting your teeth and trying harder.It’s resting in the truth that even when life knocks you down,the Spirit of the Living God raises you up.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this aloud with conviction:“Lord, I’ve been fighting in my own strength and calling it faith.Teach me to rely on Your resurrection power within me.Remind me that I am not crushed, not abandoned, not destroyed.Make me unoffendable in suffering and unshakable in storms.Let every fall become a testimony of Your strength in me.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask yourself:“Am I enduring or merely existing?”Decide today that resilience isn’t about how many times you get hit—it’s about how many times you rise in His name.You’re not a victim—you’re evidence that the grave still can’t win.The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is still raising you.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Corinthians 15:57Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who wants fruit,but doesn’t want the dirt.You say you want to go deeper with God,but you keep craving the applause of surface growth.You want results,but not roots.You want revelation,but not repetition.And the danger is this:If you bloom before you’re anchored,what grows fast can fall faster.The Shallow SoilColossians 2:6–7 says, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught.” Roots don’t form in spotlight; they form in silence.They dig deep into darkness before there’s ever visible fruit.But too many of us want the ministry before maturity,the platform before purity,the influence before intimacy.And when storms hit,a shallow root system can’t hold up the branches we begged God to grow.You can’t keep asking for elevation while avoiding burial.Even seeds must disappear before they develop.“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord… He will be like a tree planted by the water.” — Jeremiah 17:7–8The Call to DepthGod is calling you to quiet places.Not to hide you, but to hold you steady.He’s digging deeper than you expectedbecause He’s preparing you for more than you imagined.You say you want to bear fruit,but He wants to make sure you can bear weight.He’s not ignoring you; He’s anchoring you.The longer the sowing season, the stronger the harvest.Stop resenting obscurity.It’s God’s way of protecting you from premature exposure.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with honesty:“Lord, forgive me for despising the hidden seasons.Dig deep in me until nothing shallow remains.Help me crave depth more than recognition, and obedience more than opportunity.Root me in Your Word, anchor me in Your presence,and let endurance, not emotion, be the measure of my faith.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask yourself:“Am I rooted in truth, or just familiar with it?”Today, choose the soil over the stage.The quiet over the quick.Because what’s rooted in Christ cannot be ripped out by culture.You don’t need to be seen to be growing.You just need to stay planted where God put you.In time, the fruit will speak for itself.Before we sign off, choose one “root” practice today—10 quiet minutes in the Word, one memorized verse, or a simple prayer walk—and drop your choice in the comments so we can cheer you on. If this helped, share it with one friend who’s growing underground right now.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season.” — Psalm 1:3Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who’s trying to fix what only God can restore.You said you’re trusting Him,but your hands won’t stop moving.You’ve drawn new blueprints, laid fresh plans,and called it “faith” when it’s really self-protection.You’ve been rebuilding, but without revelation.Working, but without waiting.Constructing, but without consulting.And you’re exhausted,because what’s built in your own strength must be maintained by it also.When You Build Without the Builder“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” — Psalm 127:1God doesn’t bless what He didn’t design.And sometimes the rubble He leaves behindis His mercy protecting you from a structure that would’ve collapsed later.He’s not trying to withhold progress.He’s trying to reestablish priority.You asked Him to rebuild your life,but He’s starting with your altar.Before He restores your circumstances,He’s restoring your surrender.Isaiah 61:4 says, “They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated.” Notice, it doesn’t say you will rebuild.It says they: A people transformed by His Spirit,built together by His hand.Not as monuments of personal comeback stories,but as living testimonies of His redemption.The False FoundationYou can’t rebuild on resentment and call it restoration.You can’t rebuild on control and call it confidence.You can’t rebuild on fear and call it wisdom.Jesus is not just your cornerstone;He’s the construction plan.If you don’t surrender your foundation,you’ll keep decorating ruins and calling them revival.He’s not asking you to make something new.He’s asking you to let Him make it new.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with open hands:“Lord, forgive me for rebuilding on my own blueprints.I’ve been busy instead of surrendered.I’ve mistaken control for calling.I release my hammer, my plans, my pace.Rebuild what pleases You.Restore what reveals You.Be the architect of every area I’ve tried to manage without You.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask yourself:“What have I been rebuilding that God already asked me to release?”Tear down the scaffolding of self-effort.Let God lay a new foundation of obedience and humility.You don’t need to prove that you can rebuild.You simply need to prove that you still believe He can.Then your transformation will be crystal clear when you confidently claim:“I am rebuilt in Christ.”If you’re ready to rip up your blueprint in favor of His, share this with a friend and let us know below how you plan to let Him make you new again.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” — Psalm 118:22 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who says she’s “just resting,”but really—she’s retreating.You’ve called it a break,but it’s become an escape.You’re not resting your soul—you’re avoiding your surrender.You’ve numbed yourself with noise and called it peace.You’ve pulled away from pressure,but you’ve also pulled away from Presence.The Counterfeit RestJesus said:“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… and you will find rest for your souls.” —Matthew 11:28–29Notice—He didn’t say “come to comfort” or “come to quiet.”He said, “Come to Me.”Rest is not the absence of responsibility.It’s the presence of the Redeemer.Many of us want the feeling of peace without the fellowship of Christ.We scroll to silence our thoughts instead of stilling our souls before God.We say we’re “recharging,” but truthfully—we’re running.The world’s version of rest disconnects you from your calling.God’s rest re-centers you in it.The Rest That RevivesTrue rest is not inactivity—it’s intimacy.It doesn’t mean lying down in apathy; it means leaning in with trust.“In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be your strength.” —Isaiah 30:15When you come to Jesus, He doesn’t remove the yoke—He replaces it.His rest isn’t a vacation from purpose.It’s the strength to walk in purpose without striving.He’s not calling you to step away from everything that’s hard—He’s calling you to sit at His feet until your heart softens again.Because exhaustion isn’t always about doing too much.Sometimes it’s about doing things without Him.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with courage and honesty:“Lord, forgive me for confusing avoidance with peace.I’ve sought escape instead of encounter.Teach me to rest in You, not apart from You.Silence the noise that numbs me and awaken my soul to Your presence.Let my stillness become strength and my rest become worship.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask yourself:“What am I calling rest that’s really rebellion?”Unplug from distraction today—not just your phone, but anything that keeps you from His voice.Let silence be the place where strength is restored.Rest is not a pause from progress.It’s the power source for it.And when you truly rest in Him,you won’t wake up empty—you’ll wake up equipped.If this met you in your “escape,” take 10 minutes of stillness with Jesus today—then tell us in the comments what you’re laying down so we can pray with you.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Be still, and know that I am God.” —Psalm 46:10 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who prays, “Lord, make me more like You,”but runs from the very fire that makes her glow.You keep asking God to grow you,but He can’t grow what you won’t let Him prune.You want the anointing—but not the refining.The power—but not the process.You love the idea of transformation,until it starts costing your comfort.The Fire That Forms You“Every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” —John 15:2Refining is not rejection.Pruning is not punishment.It’s proof that you belong.When God begins cutting, it’s not because you’re barren.It’s because you’re bearing fruit—and He intends for you to bear more.In Malachi 3:3, we’re told ““He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.”The fire doesn’t destroy gold; it distinguishes it.And the flame doesn’t touch you without His permission or His purpose.He’s not pacing while you suffer—He’s seated.Watching, measuring, ensuring that what’s burned away is only what you never needed. This is where He will bring beauty from the ashes.When You Resist the FlameYou’ve asked for His will but complained about His way.You’ve prayed for purity but fought the process.You’ve cried out for closeness but clung to control.But God’s love won’t let you stay dull.He’s removing everything that keeps you from reflecting His image.That’s what the Refiner’s fire does—it consumes impurities until His reflection appears in you.Stop calling the pruning unfair.Stop calling the fire failure.It’s favor.“He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.” — ob 23:10🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this with trembling faith:“Lord, forgive me for resisting Your refining.Burn away what keeps me bound.Cut back what keeps me crowded.I trust the hands that hold the shears.I trust the fire that purifies.Let me come out of this trial looking more like You.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then ask yourself:“What has God been cutting back that I keep trying to regrow?”Let Him finish the work.Don’t run from the very process that proves His love.He’s not trying to hurt you—He’s preparing to use you.And when you come out of this season, you won’t smell like smoke.You’ll shine like gold.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“For our God is a consuming fire.” —Hebrews 12:29Spread the awakening: This letter is public—send it to a sister who’s ready to wake up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who started strong—but somewhere along the way, got tired of the fight.You said yes when it was exciting.You believed when it felt clear.But now, obedience feels like effort, and faith feels like silence.You wonder if your prayers are still being heard,if your endurance even matters,if maybe God changed His mind because things got harder after you obeyed.Well, let us set the record straight…He didn’t change His mind—He’s strengthening yours.The Temptation to QuitYou’re not alone in the fatigue.Even the faithful grow weary.But the moment you consider giving upis often the moment the enemy sees your fruit about to form.“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable,always abounding in the work of the Lord,knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” —1 Corinthians 15:58God doesn’t forget faithfulness just because no one else notices it.He sees the unseen yes.He records the quiet endurance.He rewards the hidden obedience.But He’s also exposing a lie:that slow seasons mean small purpose.They don’t.They mean He’s building stamina before the storm breaks.The Slow Strength of StayingSteadfast doesn’t mean unshaken by pain—it means unmovable in purpose.“Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” —Galatians 6:9You will not always feel passionate.But faith isn’t a feeling; it’s a decision repeated in the dark.When the devil can’t derail you with sin, he’ll try to exhaust you with delay.But every time you stay faithful when it would be easier to fold,you prove that your roots go deeper than your emotions.Steadfast faith doesn’t sprint; it stands.It’s the quiet refusal to bow when nothing seems to be working.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this aloud:“Lord, I’m tired—but I’m not turning back.Strengthen my hands for what You’ve called me to.Teach me to stand when I can’t see results.Deliver me from discouragement and distraction.Help me believe that steadfastness still matters.I choose to finish what faith started.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then write this truth somewhere visible:“The test of faith isn’t how loud I start—it’s how long I stand.”And today, do one thing that keeps you standing—even if it’s just lifting your hands in worship when you feel worn out.If this letter met you in your weary place, share it with a sister who’s ready to quit—remind her that He sees, He meets, He sustains.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” —Hebrews 10:23 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who says they are all in on Jesus…but keeps waiting for convenience to obey Him.You talk about faith.You post about surrender.You tell God He can use you—but only once the fear fades, the schedule clears, or the details make sense.Delayed obedience is still disobedience.The Gap Between Hearing and HeedingJesus said:“If you love Me, keep My commands.” — John 14:15He didn’t say “understand My commands”or “feel ready for My commands.”He said keep them.Love for Him is proved in the doing, not the talking.But many of us have learned to hide hesitation behind holy language:“I’m praying about it.”“I’m waiting for confirmation.”“I just need to be at peace first.”Sometimes that’s not discernment—it’s disobedience wearing a halo.The Cost of ConvenienceWe want miracles, but on our timetable.We want resurrection power, but without the tomb.Obedience will always ask you to step before you see.Abraham left home without a map.Peter stepped out before the storm was still.Mary said yes without knowing how.Faith moves. Fear makes excuses.And every delayed step widens the gap between revelation and revival.The blessing is often waiting on the other side of your follow-through.“Do not merely listen to the word … Do what it says.” —James 1:22🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this out loud:“Lord, forgive me for hesitating when You spoke.Expose every place I’ve confused delay with wisdom.Teach me to obey quickly and completely.Make me a woman whose love is seen in steps, not just sentences.Strengthen me to say yes—even when it costs me comfort.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Then write this down somewhere you’ll see it daily:“My obedience is not a negotiation. It’s my love on display.”And before the day ends, act on something God already told you to do.Don’t overthink it. Just move.You’ll never regret an obedience that cost you but brought Him glory.Partial obedience keeps you safe.Full obedience sets you free.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” —Luke 11:28Community starts with a share. Know someone who’s hungry for truth? Pass this along. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who says, “Jesus, You can have it all,”but quietly keeps a few rooms of her heart locked.We hand Him our Sunday mornings,but not our screen habits.We surrender our pain,but still protect our pride.We tithe,but we hold back our trust.We want resurrection power—but without the dying part.Let’s be honest:many of us live partially surrendered lives—enough to feel safe,but not enough to be set apart.The Call That Costs EverythingThe cross isn’t decorative. It’s decisive.It doesn’t ask for part of us; it calls for all of us.In Romans 12:1 Paul wrote,“I urge you… to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” A living sacrifice doesn’t negotiate which parts to burn.It climbs on the altar—heart, mind, and will—and says,“Not my way, Lord. Yours.”Half-Surrender Looks HolyIt can look like obedience on the outside while self-will still rules the inside.* We say we trust God with timing, but still manipulate outcomes.* We say we forgive, but replay the offense in secret.* We say we’re waiting on God, but still chase control through busyness.Selective surrender always promises safety—but delivers stagnancy.Total surrender may cost you control—but it leads to true communion.“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” —2 Corinthians 3:17Freedom doesn’t live in the parts of us we keep closed.🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this slowly:“Lord Jesus, I don’t want partial obedience.Expose every place I’ve said ‘You can have everything’ while holding something back.I lay down my fears, my timelines, my image, and my need to control.Consume every corner of my life with Your holy fire.Teach me that surrender isn’t loss—it’s the doorway to life.In Your name, amen.”Then, write the following on a notepad or in your journal:“What part of my life is still off-limits to God?”Circle it. Name it. Hand it over.Even if it feels small, that’s often the key that unlocks revival from within.Feeling convicted? Share this with a sister who’s learning to lay it all down. Your share helps more women live fully awake to God. Then tell us what you’re handing over today in the comments. We’re walking together toward wholeness—nothing withheld.With love in Christ,Camille & Shawna“Those who lose their life for My sake will find it.” —Matthew 16:25 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com

Dear beloved,This letter is for the one who says, “It’s just music.” “It’s just a show.” “It’s doesn’t mean anything.”Let’s talk about it.We pray for our kids to love Jesus.We ask God to protect us from deception.But meanwhile—Hollywood, Spotify, YouTube, Target mannequins, and Netflix witches are discipling our families daily.We hand our children headphones like communion bread… and then hope for revival. We treat entertainment like it’s neutral—but spiritually speaking, there’s no such thing.It’s either OF God, or NOT of God.What You Feed, You FormScripture says:“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” —Romans 10:17If faith comes by hearing, what do you think apathy comes by?If worship can enter through melody… so can idolatry.If truth can be written in words and rhythm… so can lies.The songs we hum shape the theology we hold.The stories we watch soften our convictions—or strengthen them.Every screen, lyric, and storyline carries a spirit behind it—either light or darkness.So ask yourself honestly:What have my children been worshiping with their attention?And what have I been worshiping with mine?This isn’t about becoming the “legalistic believer.”It’s about becoming the gatekeeper God anointed you to be.Be the Priest at the DoorwayGod has always called His people to be set apart, not blended in.Israel lost its power every time it opened its gates to idols.And today, the enemy doesn’t need altars—he uses algorithms.You don’t need to ban everything.You need to be awake to everything.You need discernment to know what is shaping your soul.Because what we allow to entertain us will eventually train us.And what trains us will ultimately transform us—either into the image of Christ or the pattern of the world.Romans 12:2 says:“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” 🔔 YOUR WAKE-UP CALL TODAYPray this—even if your voice shakes:“Lord, show me any place where I’ve allowed darkness to entertain my home.Make me a priest at the doorway—not a passive bystander.Let my children see You as more captivating than culture.Do what it takes to awaken us to Your truth in this area.I’m willing to be convicted and make the changes You show me.My life—and my home—belong to You.In Jesus’ name, amen.”Keep saying it throughout the day:“Awaken my soul, Lord. Awaken my home.”Wait and see what starts to unfold.He will reveal what’s been quietly dulling your discernment—not to shame you, but to sanctify you.Because awakening isn’t about restriction—it’s about restoration.When you guard the gate, you make room for His glory to dwell again.And soon you will be claiming with certainty:“I am guarded in Christ.”If this stirred you today, share it with another mother, sister, or friend.You never know whose home might be waiting to wake up.With love in Christ,Shawna & Camille“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” —Proverbs 4:23Did this open your eyes in a new way? If so, share what the Holy Spirit is revealing to you by commenting below!We’re building a community of women who are learning to guard their gates, renew their minds, and walk fully awake in Christ.And make sure you are subscribed so you get all of the awakening letters straight in your inbox: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wakehersoul.substack.com