Not because prayer is a formula.
Not because we can control the outcome.

But because we are bringing what’s on our hearts to a God who hears us, knows us, and is able to do what we cannot.

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re looking at Matthew 21:22 (NKJV)

Prayer is part of our everyday relationship with God—talking with Him, trusting Him, and bringing Him what’s on our hearts. And when Jesus tells us to pray believing, our faith isn’t in ourselves or our ability to create an outcome. Our faith is in God.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:
• What Jesus means when He tells us to pray believing
• Why our faith is in God—not in our own ability to make something happen
• How prayer can become part of a mom’s everyday life
• Why we can bring God the ordinary moments as well as the hard ones
• How our children learn about prayer by seeing us pray
• One practical step to help you bring what’s on your heart to God today

And if you love the reminder Prayer Changes Things, you can find 2 different designs in the GOD Says So™ SHOP.

~ ~ ~

🛍️Visit GODSaysSo.com to explore the SHOP.  Check out our Scripture-inspired apparel and merch for women and kids.

~ ~ ~

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

~ ~ ~

#PrayerChangesThings #GodSaysSo #ChristianMom #ChristianWomen #Prayer #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianMotherhood #FollowJesus #LiveByGodsWord #GodSaysSoKids #TrustGod #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit #EverydayFaith #ChristianEncouragement #BiblicalTruth #GODSaysSoPodcast

Your phone dings.

And almost without thinking, you reach for it.

It seems like such a small moment—but what if that’s exactly where self-control begins?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re finishing our Fruit of the Spirit series with self-control and looking at Proverbs 25:28 (NLT):

“A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.”

Self-control isn’t simply about having more discipline, stronger willpower, or trying harder.

It’s about allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us so that every impulse or reaction doesn’t automatically get to decide what we do next.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• What Proverbs 25:28 teaches us about self-control
• Why self-control is more than willpower
• How the Holy Spirit helps us pause before we react
• What self-control can look like in very ordinary moments
• Why our children don’t need a perfect mom—they need to see a mom who is following Jesus and growing
• One simple prayer to use when you want to react immediately

~ ~ ~

🛍️Visit GODSaysSo.com to explore the SHOP.  Check out our Scripture-inspired apparel and merch for women and kids.

~ ~ ~

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

~ ~ ~

#GodSaysSo #ChristianMom #ChristianWomen #FruitOfTheSpirit #Gentleness #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianMotherhood #FollowJesus #LiveByGodsWord #GodSaysSoKids #TrustGod #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit #EverydayFaith #ChristianEncouragement #BiblicalTruth #GODSaysSoPodcast

Your children grow. Seasons shift. Plans change. Circumstances can change with one phone call.

But Isaiah 40:8 gives us something steady to stand on:

“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” — Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re talking about why God’s Word has to be the foundation we build our lives on—and what that looks like in everyday life when things feel uncertain.

We’ll talk about:

• Why changing circumstances do not change who God is
• Why His Word remains true even when life feels uncertain
• Why the GOD Says So™ Podcast exists
• How GOD Says So™ Kids is helping pass God’s truth on to the next generation
• The heart behind the GOD Says So™ SHOP
• Why Scripture Behind the Designs matters
• One practical question to ask when you don’t know what to do: “Lord, what does Your Word say?”

And today is also an exciting day—the GOD Says So™ SHOP is officially open.

Inside, you’ll find Scripture-inspired apparel and everyday products for women and kids, created to help you keep God’s Word close, live by what He says, and share His truth.

~ ~ ~

🛍️ Visit GODSaysSo.com to explore the SHOP 

Live by What God Says. Pass It On.

#GodSaysSo #Isaiah408 #GodsWord #ChristianMom #ChristianWomen #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #TrustGod #FaithInEverydayLife #ChristianEncouragement #LiveByGodsWord

Not once.

Not twice.

Three times.

And now you’re standing by the door, and they’re still looking for that picture they absolutely have to bring with them.

And you can feel it.

Frustration is starting to rise.

And maybe the words that are about to come out of your mouth are not exactly what you want them to be.

So… what does gentleness look like in that moment?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re continuing through the Fruit of the Spirit with gentleness. Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT).

Biblical gentleness doesn’t mean weakness, avoiding correction, or never saying no. It means allowing the Holy Spirit to shape the way we respond so that frustration doesn’t automatically become harsh words or a sharp tone.

We’ll talk about:

• What biblical gentleness really means
• What it can look like to respond differently when frustration rises
• Why the Holy Spirit—not simply trying harder—is the One producing this fruit in us
• One simple way to pause before you respond

~ ~ ~

And a friendly reminder—the GOD Says So™ SHOP officially opens Tuesday, September 29th with Scripture-inspired apparel and merch for women and kids.

~ ~ ~

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

~ ~ ~

#GodSaysSo #ChristianMom #ChristianWomen #FruitOfTheSpirit #Gentleness #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianMotherhood #FollowJesus #LiveByGodsWord #GodSaysSoKids #TrustGod #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit #EverydayFaith #ChristianEncouragement #BiblicalTruth #GODSaysSoPodcast

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re continuing our Fruit of the Spirit series with faithfulness and looking at Luke 16:10 (NLT).

Jesus teaches that faithfulness shows up in the way we handle what has already been placed in our care. Sometimes that looks like keeping your word. Sometimes it means continuing to pray, continuing to trust God, or taking the next step of obedience He has already placed in front of you.

We’ll talk about:

• What biblical faithfulness really means
• Why God’s faithfulness comes first
• How the Holy Spirit produces faithfulness in us
• What faithfulness can look like in ordinary family life
• Why being faithful in the little things matters
• One simple question to pray today: “Lord, what are You asking me to be faithful with today?”

You don’t have to find some great big thing to do for God. Start with what He has already placed in front of you.

~ ~ ~

And a friendly reminder: the GOD Says So™ SHOP opens its virtual doors Tuesday, September 29th, featuring Scripture-inspired apparel and accessories for women and kids.

~ ~ ~

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

~ ~ ~

#GodSaysSo #ChristianMom #ChristianWomen #FruitOfTheSpirit #Faithfulness #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianMotherhood #FollowJesus #LiveByGodsWord #GodSaysSoKids #TrustGod #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit #EverydayFaith #ChristianEncouragement #BiblicalTruth #GODSaysSoPodcast

You could put it in the car and go home.

So what does goodness look like in a moment like that?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re continuing our series, The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Family Life, and looking at Ephesians 5:8–10 and what it means to walk as children of light.

We’ll talk about:

• Why goodness is more than simply being a “good person”
• How the Holy Spirit produces a desire in us to choose what is good, right, and true
• Why integrity can be one expression of goodness—but not the whole meaning of it
• How our everyday choices can reflect the character of God
• One practical question to help you choose what pleases the Lord

Goodness is not about earning God’s love.

It’s about learning to live like you belong to Jesus.

And I shared an exciting update about the GOD Says So™ SHOP... we are OPENING the virtual doors on Tuesday, September 29th!

~ ~ ~

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

~ ~ ~

#GodSaysSo #ChristianMoms #FruitOfTheSpirit #Goodness #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianMotherhood #FollowJesus #LiveByGodsWord #GodSaysSoKids #TrustGod #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit

Do you keep walking… or do you stop?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re continuing our series, The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Family Life, and looking at Colossians 3:12 and what it means to put on kindness.

We’ll talk about:

• Why kindness is more than simply being nice
• How the Holy Spirit can prompt you to notice and respond
• What it looks like to let God’s Word shape the way you treat people
• How your child learns kindness by watching you live it
• One practical step to help you look for an opportunity to show kindness today

And I’m also sharing a little something that is very close to my heart—my upcoming GOD Says So™ Kids book, I Can Be Kind Like Jesus. This is being created to help preschoolers begin to recognize what kindness can look like in their own everyday lives.

Kindness is something we can talk about.

But it’s also something our children can watch us live.

~ ~ ~

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

~ ~ ~

#GodSaysSo #ChristianMoms #FruitOfTheSpirit #Kindness #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianMotherhood #FollowJesus #LiveByGodsWord #GodSaysSoKids #TrustGod #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit

You’re trying to get out the door.

Your child is moving very... slowly.

And you can feel the impatience rising.

So what does God’s Word say about the way we respond in moments like this?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re continuing our series, The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Family Life, and looking at James 1:19–20.

We’ll talk about:

• What it means to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry
• How impatience can begin affecting our words and reactions
• How the Holy Spirit can help us respond differently in the moment
• What your child gets to see when your response is shaped by God’s Word
• One simple practical step to help you slow down before you speak

Patience doesn’t mean there’s never urgency or that your child gets to decide the schedule.

It means that even when you need to correct, step in, or move things along, the way you respond can still be shaped by God’s Word.

~ ~ ~

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

~ ~ ~

#GodSaysSo #ChristianMoms #ChristianParent #FruitOfTheSpirit #Patience #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianMotherhood #TrustGod #LiveByGodsWord #GodSaysSoPodcast #FollowJesus #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit

You’re thinking about the situation you can’t fix, the decision you don’t have an answer for, or all of those “what ifs” that keep running through your mind.

So what does God say to do with all that worry?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re continuing our series, The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Family Life, and looking at Philippians 4:6–7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.

We’ll talk about:

• What God tells us to do when worry begins taking over our thoughts
• What “prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving” means in everyday life
• How you can experience God’s peace even when your circumstances haven’t changed
• How the peace God is producing in you can affect the way you show up for your child
• One practical step to help you turn worry into prayer

You don’t have to have everything figured out before you can have peace.

God tells us where to take what we’re carrying.

~ ~ ~

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

#GodSaysSo #ChristianMoms #ChristianParent #FruitOfTheSpirit #PeaceOfGod #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianMotherhood #TrustGod #LiveByGodsWord #GodSaysSoPodcast #FollowJesus #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit

And then…something changes.

It’s easy for disappointment to turn into “Well, there goes the whole day.”

But does a change of plans have to take your joy with it?

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re continuing our series, The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Family Life, and talking about what joy can look like in one of those very ordinary moments when life doesn’t go the way you expected.

We’ll talk about:

• Why biblical joy isn’t the same as pretending everything is fine
• How the Holy Spirit can help you notice when disappointment is changing your attitude
• What your child gets to see when you turn back to the Lord in the middle of a changed plan
• One practical step you can use the next time things don’t go the way you hoped

~ ~ ~

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

#ChristianMoms #ChristianParenting #FruitOfTheSpirit #LoveLikeJesus #ChristianFamily #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit #ChristianPodcast #GODSaysSoPodcast #LiveByWhatGodSays 

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re beginning with the first characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit: love.

Jesus said, “Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” — John 13:34 (NLT)

That gives us a beautiful standard for everyday family life.

Our children don’t have to get everything right to be loved. And even in moments when they need guidance, correction, or boundaries, they can still feel secure in our love.

But what about the moments when we don’t respond the way we wish we had?

There’s grace there too.

And Mom, here’s something I really want you to hear:

Your child’s behavior doesn’t change your love for them—and your imperfect response doesn’t change Jesus’ love for you.

We’ll look at how the Holy Spirit can help you pause in the middle of real-life moments and respond in a way that reflects the steady, unconditional love of Jesus.

And you’ll leave with one short prayer you can use anytime frustration or impatience begins to rise.

If you want your child to experience the love of Jesus not only through what you teach but through the way you speak, respond, correct, and reconnect, this episode is for you.

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On. 

~ ~ ~

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

~ ~ ~

#ChristianMoms #ChristianParenting #FruitOfTheSpirit #LoveLikeJesus #ChristianFamily #RaisingKidsWithFaith #FaithInEverydayLife #HolySpirit #ChristianPodcast #GODSaysSoPodcast #LiveByWhatGodSays 

In this episode of the GOD Says So™ Podcast, we’re looking at Galatians 5:22–23 and the beautiful truth that the Fruit of the Spirit is not a checklist you have to master. It is evidence of the Holy Spirit at work in your life.

As you grow in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, your child gets to see what following Jesus looks like through the way you think, speak, and respond each day.

We’ll also talk about becoming more aware of those everyday moments when the Holy Spirit is showing you where He wants to help you grow—and how even small shifts in your response can become meaningful examples of faith for your child.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT)

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
Pass It On.

Episode Topics: Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22–23, spiritual growth for Christian moms, the Holy Spirit, living by God’s Word, and modeling faith for young children.

#FruitOfTheSpirit #ChristianMoms #LivingByGodsWord #Galatians5 #ChristianPodcast #GodSaysSoPodcast

The fruit of the Spirit does not grow through pressure or trying harder. It grows as we remain close to Jesus and depend on the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, we’ll read John 15:5 together as I begin a new series called The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Family Life.

We’ll talk about what it means to abide in Jesus, why He is the source of our spiritual growth, and how the Holy Spirit’s fruit begins to shape the way we think, speak, and live.

I’ll also share a three-step practice I call:

Pause. Pray. Respond.

These three steps can help you turn to Jesus during the ordinary parts of your everyday life and trust the Holy Spirit to guide you.

As you live out your faith, your child gets to see what it looks like to follow Jesus and live by what God says.

Series: The Fruit of the Spirit in Everyday Family Life
Scripture: John 15:5 (NKJV)

Follow the GOD Says So™ Podcast for short, Scripture-rooted encouragement every Tuesday and Thursday.

Download your FREE guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at: https://www.GODSaysSo.com/guide

Stay Rooted in Scripture.
Live by What God Says.
And… Pass It On.

Episode Topics: Fruit of the Spirit, John 15:5, abiding in Jesus, spiritual growth for Christian moms, living by God’s Word, and modeling faith for young children.

#FruitOfTheSpirit #ChristianMoms #LivingByGodsWord #ChristianPodcast #GodSaysSoPodcast

You do not need perfect words or long prayers—you simply need a place to begin.

In this Scripture-rooted episode for Christian moms, Donna explains what it means to allow God’s Word to guide your prayers. You’ll discover why praying Scripture is not a formula for controlling an outcome. You will hear a practical example of turning one Bible verse into a personal prayer for your child.

You’ll also receive one way to begin this week: one Scripture, one prayer, and one faithful step.

Scriptures shared:

1 John 5:14 (NKJV)
Numbers 6:24 (NKJV)

~ ~ ~

Download your free guide, 7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love, at https://www.GODSaysSo.com.

~ ~ ~

Follow GOD Says So on your favorite podcast app for more Scripture-rooted encouragement and practical ways to bring God’s truth into your everyday family life.

Stay Rooted in Scripture.

Live by What God Says.

Pass It On.

In this first episode of GOD Says So, Donna shares the meaning behind the mission and why God’s Word remains trustworthy even when culture, opinions, circumstances, and feelings change.

You’ll hear:

• What it means to acknowledge God’s Word as truth and live by what He says
• How God’s Word guides our everyday choices and responses
• Why children need faithful—not perfect—examples
• One practical way to bring Scripture into an everyday family moment

Scriptures: Isaiah 40:8 and John 17:17 (NKJV)

Download your free guide, 7 Scriptures From God’s Word to Pray Over the Children You Love, at www.GODSaysSo.com

~ ~ ~

Follow GOD Says So so you never miss an episode. And if someone came to mind while you were listening, share this episode with her too.

Stay Rooted in Scripture. 

Live by What God Says. 

Pass It On.

~ ~ ~

Every day, the world is telling our children what to believe and who to become. But the voice they need most is God’s.

The next generation will build their lives on something. Let’s lead them to the one foundation that will never fail—Jesus Christ and the unchanging truth of God’s Word.

Welcome to GOD Says So™, a mission-driven, Scripture-rooted podcast created to equip and encourage Christian moms to grow in God’s Word, strengthen their faith, live by what God says, and pass His truth on to the children they love—so the next generation grows up rooted in Scripture.

In this trailer, I’m sharing the heart behind GOD Says So. 

This mission begins with the Christian mom, but the invitation also extends to grandmas, aunts, homeschooling parents, Christian teachers, and those who serve children through their churches—planting seeds of faith in the children God has placed in their lives.

And this podcast is one way we can begin living out that mission together.

In each short, encouraging episode, we’ll spend time in God’s Word, pray together, and I’ll share one practical way to bring His truth into your everyday family life.

 ~ ~ ~

If you know a Christian mom who wants to grow in God’s Word and help her children know His truth, would you share this with her?

Let’s do this together.

By God’s grace, let’s raise a generation that knows God’s Word, follows Jesus, and lives by what God says—so one day, they can pass it on.

All for His glory.

Live by What God Says. Pass It On.

~ ~ ~

Follow GOD Says So™ on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.

~ ~ ~

Free Guide Available August 18

7 Scriptures to Pray Over the Children You Love

https://www.GODSaysSo.com