But First She Prayed Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:41:09 -0400 https://bio.site/Erickatrenee en-us © 2026 But First She Prayed yes 88ea287c-5d67-5800-9f97-1923616d1b83 bfs.prayed@gmail.com Ericka Trenee’ episodic false But First She Prayed is for the late-night thinkers, creatives, dreamers, and doers navigating faith, relationships, purpose, and life in real time.

This is where the conversations get honest.

The advice is real.
The truth isn’t watered down.
And the lessons are rooted in faith.

Hosted by @erickatrenee this podcast is for anyone building something, healing from something, praying through something, or becoming someone they’ve never been before.

Because life doesn’t stop pulling on you when the day ends.

The pressure.
The responsibilities.
The unanswered questions.
The overthinking.
The dreams that keep you up at night.

And when the world has had your attention all day…

Before the night ends,

But First… She Prayed. ✨

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Women, spiritual, Christian, proverbs 31 woman, Wife, entrepreneur, Motherhood, Ericka Trenee’ bfs.prayed@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jvlcy2j8mf4o76yedales1dbkwnv?.jpg But First She Prayed https://bio.site/Erickatrenee Waiting To Exhale Waiting To Exhale 📖 Download the FREE But First, She Prayed Prayer Guide:
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Episode 6 | Waiting to Exhale

What happens when God answers the prayer...

But now you're responsible for carrying it?

Somewhere along the way, I convinced myself that once I reached certain milestones, I'd finally be able to exhale.

The husband.

The children.

The business.

The answered prayers.

The life I spent years asking God for.

But lately, I've been realizing something...

Every answered prayer comes with another opportunity to trust God.

In this week's conversation, we're talking about the pressure of stewardship, the guilt that can come with resting, and why so many of us are trying to carry tomorrow before we've even finished today.

This isn't a sermon.

It's just a real conversation between women who are learning how to trust God one day at a time.

So pull up a seat.

Let's process life together.

Scripture: Matthew 6:11
"Give us this day our daily bread."

✨ Let's keep the conversation going.

What has been on your plate lately?

Leave a comment below. Read someone else's story. Encourage another woman. You never know whose faith you might strengthen with just a few words.

If this episode encouraged you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with another woman who may need this conversation.

🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday at 9 PM EST.

Welcome to But First, She Prayed. Where real conversations meet real faith. We may not leave every episode with all the answers, but we'll always leave having spent time with God.

]]> 📖 Download the FREE But First, She Prayed Prayer Guide:
bio.site/Erickatrenee

Episode 6 | Waiting to Exhale

What happens when God answers the prayer...

But now you're responsible for carrying it?

Somewhere along the way, I convinced myself that once I reached certain milestones, I'd finally be able to exhale.

The husband.

The children.

The business.

The answered prayers.

The life I spent years asking God for.

But lately, I've been realizing something...

Every answered prayer comes with another opportunity to trust God.

In this week's conversation, we're talking about the pressure of stewardship, the guilt that can come with resting, and why so many of us are trying to carry tomorrow before we've even finished today.

This isn't a sermon.

It's just a real conversation between women who are learning how to trust God one day at a time.

So pull up a seat.

Let's process life together.

Scripture: Matthew 6:11
"Give us this day our daily bread."

✨ Let's keep the conversation going.

What has been on your plate lately?

Leave a comment below. Read someone else's story. Encourage another woman. You never know whose faith you might strengthen with just a few words.

If this episode encouraged you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with another woman who may need this conversation.

🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday at 9 PM EST.

Welcome to But First, She Prayed. Where real conversations meet real faith. We may not leave every episode with all the answers, but we'll always leave having spent time with God.

]]> Ericka Trenee’ Buzzsprout-19497809 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2166 6 full false You're Trying to Impress People Who Don't See You. You're Trying to Impress People Who Don't See You. Episode 5: You're Trying to Impress People Who Don't See You

How much of your life are you living for God... and how much of it are you living for people's approval?

In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we're having an honest conversation about comparison, validation, performance, and the pressure to keep up.

Maybe you're not behind.

Maybe you've just been measuring your life against someone else's timeline.

I share my personal journey—from chasing attention and applause in the world to realizing I was still performing after giving my life to Christ. The audience changed, but my heart still wanted validation.

If you've ever...

  •  Felt like you're behind in life... 
  •  Compared your journey to someone else's... 
  •  Wondered why you're always in a rush... 
  •  Felt pressure to prove yourself... 
  •  Struggled with needing validation... 
  •  Questioned your calling because of numbers, followers, or people's opinions... 

This conversation is for you.

This isn't about social

]]> Episode 5: You're Trying to Impress People Who Don't See You

How much of your life are you living for God... and how much of it are you living for people's approval?

In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we're having an honest conversation about comparison, validation, performance, and the pressure to keep up.

Maybe you're not behind.

Maybe you've just been measuring your life against someone else's timeline.

I share my personal journey—from chasing attention and applause in the world to realizing I was still performing after giving my life to Christ. The audience changed, but my heart still wanted validation.

If you've ever...

  •  Felt like you're behind in life... 
  •  Compared your journey to someone else's... 
  •  Wondered why you're always in a rush... 
  •  Felt pressure to prove yourself... 
  •  Struggled with needing validation... 
  •  Questioned your calling because of numbers, followers, or people's opinions... 

This conversation is for you.

This isn't about social

]]> Ericka Trenee’ Buzzsprout-19464151 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2507 5 full false Stop Giving Everybody Access Stop Giving Everybody Access EPISODE 4: Stop Giving Everybody Access | Why You Keep Breaking Your Own Heart

Have you ever looked back at a friendship, relationship, or business partnership and thought…

“I should’ve prayed before I gave them access.”

✨ Download the But First, She Prayed Prayer & Becoming Guide and continue your journey with God.

👉 https://bio.site/Erickatrenee

In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we’re having an honest conversation about heartbreak, discernment, and why so many of us keep breaking our own hearts—not because we have bad hearts, but because we give access too quickly.

We’ll talk about:

  • Why close proximity reveals people’s true character
  • The difference between connection and confirmation
  • Why discernment should come before attachment
  • How to stop inviting God into the cleanup and start inviting Him into the construction
  • What it really means to guard your heart without becoming cold

If you’ve been misunderstood, disappointed, overlooked, or struggling to trust people again, this conversation is for you.

💬 Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear from you.

✨ What was your biggest takeaway from today’s episode?

Leave a comment below.

🎧 Subscribe

If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to:

♡ Like this video
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But First, She Prayed Podcast

Hosted by Ericka Trenee

Before she was the wife…
 Before she was the mother…
 Before she was the entrepreneur…
 Before she was the leader…
 Before she was the Proverbs 31 woman…

But first… she prayed.


]]> EPISODE 4: Stop Giving Everybody Access | Why You Keep Breaking Your Own Heart

Have you ever looked back at a friendship, relationship, or business partnership and thought…

“I should’ve prayed before I gave them access.”

✨ Download the But First, She Prayed Prayer & Becoming Guide and continue your journey with God.

👉 https://bio.site/Erickatrenee

In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we’re having an honest conversation about heartbreak, discernment, and why so many of us keep breaking our own hearts—not because we have bad hearts, but because we give access too quickly.

We’ll talk about:

  • Why close proximity reveals people’s true character
  • The difference between connection and confirmation
  • Why discernment should come before attachment
  • How to stop inviting God into the cleanup and start inviting Him into the construction
  • What it really means to guard your heart without becoming cold

If you’ve been misunderstood, disappointed, overlooked, or struggling to trust people again, this conversation is for you.

💬 Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear from you.

✨ What was your biggest takeaway from today’s episode?

Leave a comment below.

🎧 Subscribe

If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to:

♡ Like this video
 ♡ Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday
 ♡ Turn on notifications
 ♡ Share this episode with another woman who needs this conversation


But First, She Prayed Podcast

Hosted by Ericka Trenee

Before she was the wife…
 Before she was the mother…
 Before she was the entrepreneur…
 Before she was the leader…
 Before she was the Proverbs 31 woman…

But first… she prayed.


]]> Ericka Trenee’ Buzzsprout-19429065 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 -0400 1871 4 full false Why your circle feels smaller Why your circle feels smaller  Have you ever felt like your circle got smaller as you got closer to God? 

Download your FREE But First, She Prayed Reflection Guide:
https://bio.site/Erickatrenee

Maybe you're not losing people.
Maybe God is preparing you for your next season.

In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we're talking about the cost of growth, changing friendships, healthy boundaries, and why healing often changes your relationships before it changes your life.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

If this episode encouraged you, share it with another woman who needs this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and download your Reflection Guide.

Before she was the wife…
Before she was the mother…
Before she became the woman God called her to be…

But First, She Prayed.

#ButFirstShePrayed #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfGod #Healing #Faith #Proverbs31Woman #Purpose

]]>  Have you ever felt like your circle got smaller as you got closer to God? 

Download your FREE But First, She Prayed Reflection Guide:
https://bio.site/Erickatrenee

Maybe you're not losing people.
Maybe God is preparing you for your next season.

In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we're talking about the cost of growth, changing friendships, healthy boundaries, and why healing often changes your relationships before it changes your life.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

If this episode encouraged you, share it with another woman who needs this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and download your Reflection Guide.

Before she was the wife…
Before she was the mother…
Before she became the woman God called her to be…

But First, She Prayed.

#ButFirstShePrayed #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfGod #Healing #Faith #Proverbs31Woman #Purpose

]]> Buzzsprout-19394610 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2424 3 full false You Not Stuck You Scared You Not Stuck You Scared You’re not stuck… you’re scared.

Download the BFS Prayed guide: https://bio.site/Erick...

In Episode 2 of But First She Prayed, we’re having an honest conversation tonight about fear, obedience, and stepping into your God-given purpose.

If you’ve been overthinking, procrastinating, or “waiting on clarity,” this episode will challenge you to face what’s really holding you back.

“You’re Not Stuck—You’re Scared” is for the woman who knows what God said… but is afraid to move.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

💬 If fear wasn’t a factor… what would you do?

Like, comment, share, and subscribe for more faith-based conversations.

And remember…

Before you do anything…

Pray.

]]> You’re not stuck… you’re scared.

Download the BFS Prayed guide: https://bio.site/Erick...

In Episode 2 of But First She Prayed, we’re having an honest conversation tonight about fear, obedience, and stepping into your God-given purpose.

If you’ve been overthinking, procrastinating, or “waiting on clarity,” this episode will challenge you to face what’s really holding you back.

“You’re Not Stuck—You’re Scared” is for the woman who knows what God said… but is afraid to move.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

💬 If fear wasn’t a factor… what would you do?

Like, comment, share, and subscribe for more faith-based conversations.

And remember…

Before you do anything…

Pray.

]]> Ericka Trenee’ Buzzsprout-19363739 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1166 2 full false “You Already Know He’s Not the One—You Just Don’t Want to Be Alone,” “You Already Know He’s Not the One—You Just Don’t Want to Be Alone,” In Episode 1 of But First She Prayed, we’re having an honest late-night conversation about relationships, loneliness, red flags, healing, and learning how to trust God when He says let go.


If you’ve ever stayed too long, ignored what God was showing you, or confused attachment with love, this episode is for you.


Tonight’s conversation, “You Already Know He’s Not the One—You Just Don’t Want to Be Alone,” is raw, real, faith-filled, and deeply relatable for women navigating healing, self-worth, Christian dating, purpose, and emotional growth.


Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6


Grab your tea, exhale, and let’s talk sis.


]]> In Episode 1 of But First She Prayed, we’re having an honest late-night conversation about relationships, loneliness, red flags, healing, and learning how to trust God when He says let go.


If you’ve ever stayed too long, ignored what God was showing you, or confused attachment with love, this episode is for you.


Tonight’s conversation, “You Already Know He’s Not the One—You Just Don’t Want to Be Alone,” is raw, real, faith-filled, and deeply relatable for women navigating healing, self-worth, Christian dating, purpose, and emotional growth.


Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6


Grab your tea, exhale, and let’s talk sis.


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