Hey Sis 💛 As we begin a new year together, many believers find themselves longing for closeness with God—not more pressure, routines, or striving… just relationship. In this opening episode of our January study through the Gospel of John, we begin gently. If your faith feels a little off right now, this is a safe place to land. Together, we return to the foundation found in John 1, where we’re reminded of who Jesus is—the Word, the Light, and the One who comes near before we ever get it right. This episode isn’t about fixing your faith. It’s about beginning again with grace. ✨ Inside This Episode • A biblical affirmation from John 1• A gentle reflection on why faith can feel misaligned• An overview of the Gospel of John and why we’re starting here• A journal prompt to carry with you all week• A closing prayer inviting God’s light into weary places Whether you’re feeling spiritually refreshed or quietly worn down, you’re welcome here. We’ll be walking through John together—one chapter at a time—rebuilding a grace-filled walk with God. 🎧 New episodes Monday–Friday📖 January Series: Faith Restored — Rebuilding a Grace-Filled Walk With God Through John 🙏 Ready to Take the Next Step? I’d love for you to join me January 20–21 for the Faith Restored Workshop — a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again. ➡️ Save your seat:https://circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop I can’t wait to see you there, Sis 💛As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y’all 💕— Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your For the Soul Journalhttps://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Subscribe on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Email List)https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support the Podcast (One-Time or Monthly)https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6Your generosity helps me continue creating faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 Resources 📖 Bible Project — Book of John (Part 1)https://youtu.be/G-2e9mMf7E8 📖 Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 📖 BibleRefhttps://www.bibleref.com/ 🧠 BetterHelp — 2 Free Weekshttps://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01 🌐 Circle Time for the Soulhttps://circletimeforthesoul.com 💛 My Favorites 📖 Bible: NLT Study Biblehttps://amzn.to/3N54Mxx 📘 Book: The Purpose Driven Life — Rick Warrenhttps://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 📓 Devotional: Every Day in His Presence — Charles F. Stanleyhttps://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimonyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-for-christian-women-bible/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt LargeNote: Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ ✨ The #1 Episode of 2025 ✨A Tribute in Loving Memory of My Dad As we step into 2025 together, today’s episode feels especially sacred. Life looks deeply different for me right now, and this episode comes straight from my heart. This is a tribute to the man who profoundly shaped my faith. In honor of my Dad, I’m sharing 8 lessons about faith and life that I learned through his walk with the Lord—lessons that continue to guide me as I seek to live and reflect Christ daily. My prayer is that these truths encourage and strengthen your own walk with God. ⸻ 🌟 Episode Highlights: 8 Faith Lessons From My Dad 1️⃣ Do your best — Colossians 3:232️⃣ Be kind — Jeremiah 31:33️⃣ Don’t complain about others — James 5:94️⃣ Express gratitude often — 1 Thessalonians 5:185️⃣ Model your faith for your children — Proverbs 22:66️⃣ Let God be your default in hard times7️⃣ Share the Lord with everyone — in words and actions8️⃣ Trust God at all times — His heart is always good ⸻ 💌 An Invitation to Follow Jesus If today’s episode stirred your heart and you’re ready to commit—or recommit—your life to Christ, I invite you to pray with me. Heaven is celebrating YOU today. 💛 ⸻ 🙏 Ready for Your Next Step With God? Join me January 20–21 for the Faith Restored Workshop — a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent, grace-filled walk with Him. ➡️ Save your seat here:https://circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop I can’t wait to walk this journey with you, Sis. As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day. 💛Love y’all ❤️Diana Marie ⸻ 🔔 YOUR NEXT STEPS ✨ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://lp.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ ✨ Join Our Free Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoulDaily Devotional Discussions for Christian Women ✨ Weekly Insider List (Email)https://circle-time-for-the-soul.kit.com/94f63ba0e6 ✨ Journal Waitlisthttps://circle-time-for-the-soul.ck.page/8dadd22778 ✨ Websitehttps://circletimeforthesoul.com/ ✨ My Favorite Prayer Journal (Affiliate)https://dailykairos.com/diana-cummings 📩 Email: CircleTimeforTheSoul@gmail.com ⸻ 📚 RESOURCES 📖 My Favorite Bible: Battlefield of the Mind Biblehttps://amzn.to/4dvAgFJ 📘 My Favorite Book: The Purpose Driven Lifehttps://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 🎧 Testimony Episodehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-for-christian-women-bible/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 ⸻ 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” — Matt Large Note: Some links may be affiliate links. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support the podcast. Thank you for your support. ⸻ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER Circle Time for the Soul, Diana Marie, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Content is consumed voluntarily, and listeners assume responsibility for personal application. ⸻ Tags / Keywords:Jesus, Christian Women, Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Women’s Devotional, Prayer, Scripture Study, Morning Prayer, Christian Community, Faith, Faith Walk, Grief and Faith, Testimony, She Hears

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a tender reminder that even the encourager needs encouragement, and even the teacher needs time to rest and be poured into. I’m sharing a personal update as I step into a summer sabbatical for the rest of July—a season of soul retreat, stillness, and deeper intimacy with the Lord. We’re also introducing a simple yet powerful tool for your quiet time: the SOAP method. As we walk through the Book of Proverbs together this month, this practice will help you reflect more deeply on Scripture—whether you’re journaling, walking, or listening on the go. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to stay spiritually grounded during busy seasons or breaks from routine, this episode will show you a grace-filled way forward. You’ll also receive a Biblical affirmation to carry in your heart this month, plus a special journal prompt to guide your time with God. Just because the podcast is pausing doesn’t mean the growth has to stop. 🎁 2025 Top 10 Giveaway — Here’s How to Enter! 🎁 As a thank-you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul, I’m hosting a special giveaway — and entering is easy! ✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podbean2️⃣ Take a screenshot of your review3️⃣ Post your screenshot inside the Facebook groupChristian Woman Growing in Faithand include #giveaway2025https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul ✨ Already left a review before? No problem at all! Just take a screenshot of your existing review and use that to enter — it still counts.     🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me January 20-21st for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again.  ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. I can’t wait to see you there, Sis. 💛 As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y'all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly Gift) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul 📘 RESOURCES Bible Project Book of Proverbs: https://youtu.be/AzmYV8GNAIM?si=ZZae8or3k-W2ghTw BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/ BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com   My Favorites: BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkR BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-for-christian-women-bible/id1687321834?i=1000676189319   🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a powerful reminder to loosen our grip on our own plans and lean into the peace that comes from trusting God’s will—moment by moment. We finish our scripture study in Luke 6:46–49 with a recap of the parable of the wise and foolish builders, highlighting the difference between simply hearing God’s Word and actually living it out. We reflect on how building our lives on Christ provides unshakable strength in every storm, and how His truth is our safest foundation. We also dive into Day 5 of the devotional Mental Health: How Are You…For Real? with a timely conversation about emotional exhaustion and divine provision. If you’ve been feeling worn out by pressure—whether from your circumstances or your thoughts—this episode invites you to pause, breathe, and receive the rest Jesus freely offers. 🎧 Listen in, and don’t forget to grab the journal prompt to help you stay rooted in faith this week. 🙏 Want to support this podcast and help it reach more hearts? If Circle Time for the Soul has blessed you, consider giving a one-time or monthly gift to help keep these episodes coming. Every bit goes toward sharing God's Word and encouraging women around the world. ➡️ Just head to circletimeforthesoul.com and click “Donate” at the top of the page. Thank you in advance for sowing into this ministry! 💛 🎁 2025 Top 10 Giveaway — Here’s How to Enter! 🎁 As a thank-you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul, I’m hosting a special giveaway — and entering is easy! ✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podbean2️⃣ Take a screenshot of your review3️⃣ Post your screenshot inside the Facebook groupChristian Woman Growing in Faithand include #giveaway2025https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul ✨ Already left a review before? No problem at all! Just take a screenshot of your existing review and use that to enter — it still counts.     🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me January 20-21st for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again.  ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. I can’t wait to see you there, Sis. 💛 As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y'all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul   📘 RESOURCES "Mental Health. How Are You...For Real?" ICF Munchin BlueLetterBible.org Book of Luke: Bible Project "Anchor" Hillsong Worship Better Help 2 FREE WEEKS My Favorites: BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkR BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛  

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode begins with a reminder that God’s commands are not restrictions meant to hold us back, but loving protections that keep us safe and draw us closer to Him. We continue our study of 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 with a recap, remembering that our trials are temporary, but His eternal glory outweighs them all, and we’re called to fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen.  Finally, we close the week with Christine Caine’s You’re Not Finished Yet, focusing on the importance of running our own race with endurance and keeping our eyes on Jesus.  If you’ve ever wrestled with discouragement, distraction, or comparison, this episode will remind you to return to your “why,” rest in God’s promises, and walk forward in obedience with renewed courage and hope. 🎁 2025 Top 10 Giveaway — Here’s How to Enter! 🎁 As a thank-you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul, I’m hosting a special giveaway — and entering is easy! ✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podbean2️⃣ Take a screenshot of your review3️⃣ Post your screenshot inside the Facebook groupChristian Woman Growing in Faithand include #giveaway2025https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul ✨ Already left a review before? No problem at all! Just take a screenshot of your existing review and use that to enter — it still counts.     🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me January 20-21st for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again.  ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. I can’t wait to see you there, Sis. 💛 As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y'all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly Gift) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul   📘 RESOURCES Devotional: “You’re Not Finished Yet” by Christine Caine https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/40720-youre-not-finished-yet Bible Project Book of Psalms: https://youtu.be/j9phNEaPrv8?si=A-QsmhtLsLBYl9c2 BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/ BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com My Favorites: BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkR BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony   🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a reminder that even in the middle of trials and uncertainty, God is renewing us day by day and planting seeds of His purpose deep within our hearts. We continue our study of 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, reflecting on what it means to fix our eyes on what is unseen rather than the temporary troubles of life. It’s a call to remember that peace is not only possible, but available when we rest in the One who is in control. We also dive into Day 3 of Christine Caine’s devotional, You’re Not Finished Yet, where she shares the powerful image of a pine seed—tiny, carried by the wind, yet holding the fullness of a tree inside. Just like that seed, God has placed dreams and purposes within us that only grow as we nurture them with faith, prayer, and His Word. The potential is there, but it’s up to us to tend the soil of our hearts and say yes to His leading. If you’ve been questioning your purpose or wondering how to step into the future God has for you, this episode will encourage you to trust His timing, nurture the seed He’s already planted, and keep walking in faith—because the harvest is as sure as seedtime. 🎁 2025 Top 10 Giveaway — Here’s How to Enter! 🎁 As a thank-you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul, I’m hosting a special giveaway — and entering is easy! ✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podbean2️⃣ Take a screenshot of your review3️⃣ Post your screenshot inside the Facebook groupChristian Woman Growing in Faithand include #giveaway2025https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul ✨ Already left a review before? No problem at all! Just take a screenshot of your existing review and use that to enter — it still counts.     🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? I’d love for you to join me January 20-21st for the Faith Restored Workshop—a free, two-day experience designed to help you reset your rhythm with God and step into a consistent walk with Him again.  ➡️ Save your seat today at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop. I can’t wait to see you there, Sis. 💛 As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y'all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God.   📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “You’re Not Finished Yet” by Christine Caine https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/40720-youre-not-finished-yet The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-recap/id1440833267 Bible Project Book of Psalms: https://youtu.be/j9phNEaPrv8?si=A-QsmhtLsLBYl9c2 BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/ BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com My Favorites: BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony   🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a steady reminder that waiting on God is never wasted—and that even in seasons of struggle, we are not without peace or victory in Christ. We begin with a timely encouragement from Charles Stanley, reflecting on his message God’s Perfect Timing, where we’re reminded that if we’re willing to wait, we’re positioning ourselves to receive God’s best. From there, we anchor ourselves in our weekly biblical affirmation from John 16:33, holding fast to the truth that though we will face trouble in this world, we can live in peace because Jesus has already overcome it. We then move into our weekly scripture recap from Luke 6:47–49, revisiting what it means to build our lives on a firm foundation—not just by hearing God’s Word, but by putting it into practice daily. Finally, we close out our devotional study Stop the Spiral of Negative Thought Patterns by Jennie Allen, sitting with a powerful reflection on how the enemy works through distraction, identity attacks, and self-focus—and how freedom comes when we intentionally set our minds on Christ. If you’ve been wrestling with negative thought spirals, spiritual weariness, or the feeling that you’re fighting battles in your mind alone, this episode will encourage you to remember the truth: Jesus has already won, and through Him, you have power, peace, and victory. 🎁 2025 Top 10 Giveaway — Here’s How to Enter! 🎁 As a thank-you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul, I’m hosting a special giveaway — and entering is easy! ✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podbean2️⃣ Take a screenshot of your review3️⃣ Post your screenshot inside the Facebook groupChristian Woman Growing in Faithand include #giveaway2025https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul ✨ Already left a review before? No problem at all! Just take a screenshot of your existing review and use that to enter — it still counts.  May the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y'all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Circle Time on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL:  “Stop the Spiral” By Jennie Allen https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/50702-stop-the-spiral-of-negative-thought-patterns “Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6 BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/ BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com My Favorites: BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony   🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a special Thankful Thursday reminder of how precious life truly is. September 11th shaped my perspective on gratitude, family, and friendships in a way I’ll never forget. It’s a call to pause, to appreciate the gift of each day, and to live with a heart of thankfulness. Together we’ll reflect on Jeremiah 1:7–8, anchoring in the truth that God has chosen and equipped us, and that we don’t have to live in fear—because He is with us. We’ll also continue into Day 4 of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You by Sharon Hodde Miller, where we’re reminded to shift our gaze from ourselves to the One who truly sustains us. If you’ve been wrestling with fear, insecurity, or the weight of the world, this episode will lift your heart back to the joy and freedom we have in Jesus. 🎁 2025 Top 10 Giveaway — Here’s How to Enter! 🎁 As a thank-you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul, I’m hosting a special giveaway — and entering is easy! ✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podbean2️⃣ Take a screenshot of your review3️⃣ Post your screenshot inside the Facebook groupChristian Woman Growing in Faithand include #giveaway2025https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul ✨ Already left a review before? No problem at all! Just take a screenshot of your existing review and use that to enter — it still counts.  May the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y'all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 🌿 Sign Up for the Faith Restored Workshop (September) https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop 📺 Watch Circle Time on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You.” By Sharon Hodde Miller https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/8830-free-me-why-life-better-when-its-not-all-about-you Bible Project Book of Jeremiah: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=8oH6IRJVDR6T86xo “Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6 BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/ BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com My Favorites: BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony   🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a steadying reminder to fix our eyes on Jesus in a world full of waves. We finish our study of Jeremiah 1:4–8, remembering that before Jeremiah ever felt ready, God knew him, set him apart, and appointed him—and then commanded, “Do not be afraid… for I am with you and will rescue you.” When fear, anxiety, or the headlines pull us under, we return to the unchanging Word and the presence of Christ who never leaves us (see also Rom. 12:15).  We then move into Day 5 of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You alongside 2 Corinthians 3:18, exploring the dangers of image management—especially in family life. Instead of treating loved ones as mirrors for our fears or aspirations, we release them to be who God created them to be and step into a mission bigger than appearances: loving God and others. If you’ve been craving a grace-filled reset and a steadier rhythm with the Lord, this conversation will help you lift your gaze from self to Jesus and walk in the freedom of being transformed into His image. 🎁 2025 Top 10 Giveaway — Here’s How to Enter! 🎁 As a thank-you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul, I’m hosting a special giveaway — and entering is easy! ✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podbean2️⃣ Take a screenshot of your review3️⃣ Post your screenshot inside the Facebook groupChristian Woman Growing in Faithand include #giveaway2025https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul ✨ Already left a review before? No problem at all! Just take a screenshot of your existing review and use that to enter — it still counts.  May the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y'all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Watch Face-to-Face on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You.” By Sharon Hodde Miller https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/8830-free-me-why-life-better-when-its-not-all-about-you Bible Project Book of Jeremiah: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=8oH6IRJVDR6T86xo “Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6 BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/ BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com My Favorites: BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony   🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a heartfelt reminder that even in the stillness, God is still at work. We open up about the waves of grief that rise without warning and how God meets us right there in the middle of them — steadying our hearts with His presence and peace. Through John 12:23–26, we’re reminded that following Jesus fully means surrendering the things of this world and trusting that His timing, His plan, and His purpose are always perfect. We also continue our devotional Crushing: When God Turns Pressure into Power by T.D. Jakes with Day 4, “A Vat Full of Wait.” It’s a powerful picture of what happens after the crushing — that sacred “fermentation stage” where God refines our character, motives, and hearts before revealing what He’s been preparing all along. If you’ve been feeling like you’re in a season of waiting or transition, this episode will remind you that God hasn’t forgotten you — He’s preparing you. Nothing is wasted when surrendered to His will. 🎁 2025 Top 10 Giveaway — Here’s How to Enter! 🎁 As a thank-you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul, I’m hosting a special giveaway — and entering is easy! ✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podbean2️⃣ Take a screenshot of your review3️⃣ Post your screenshot inside the Facebook groupChristian Woman Growing in Faithand include #giveaway2025https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul ✨ Already left a review before? No problem at all! Just take a screenshot of your existing review and use that to enter — it still counts.  As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y'all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Hearthttps://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure Into Power” by Pastor TD Jakes https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14679-crushing-god-turns-pressure-into-power Bible Project Book of John: https://youtu.be/RUfh_wOsauk?si=GSHCjTTgkegC2mGc 🎧 Referenced Song: “God Will Work It Out”: https://youtu.be/URuIldVKk9U?si=skdmvUj0WF0GyWNh “Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6 BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/ BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com My Favorites: BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony   🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a reminder that even in the middle seasons of life—the hardest parts where we’re tested, stretched, and tempted to give up—God is with us and strengthening us. We begin our study of 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, where Paul reminds us not to lose heart because our inward renewal far outweighs our outward struggles. This truth anchors us as we dive into Christine Caine’s devotional You’re Not Finished Yet with a focus on endurance for “the middle.” Together, we’ll reflect on how the stories of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the reminder in Hebrews 10 about patient endurance, and Isaiah 40’s promise of renewed strength all point us to this truth: the middle may be the most challenging part of the journey, but it’s also where God builds in us the strength to finish well. If you’ve been feeling weary, worn, or ready to quit, this episode will encourage you to keep running your race with faith, endurance, and confidence that you don’t walk the middle alone.  🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God? 🎁 2025 Top 10 Giveaway — Here’s How to Enter! 🎁 As a thank-you for supporting Circle Time for the Soul, I’m hosting a special giveaway — and entering is easy! ✨ How to Enter: 1️⃣ Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Podbean2️⃣ Take a screenshot of your review3️⃣ Post your screenshot inside the Facebook groupChristian Woman Growing in Faithand include #giveaway2025https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul ✨ Already left a review before? No problem at all! Just take a screenshot of your existing review and use that to enter — it still counts.  As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day! Love y'all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 Helpful Links: ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/acceptjesus 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Watch Saturday Scripture Studies on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📸 Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/circletimeforthesoul 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “You’re Not Finished Yet” by Christine Caine https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/40720-youre-not-finished-yet The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-recap/id1440833267 Bible Project Book of Psalms: https://youtu.be/j9phNEaPrv8?si=A-QsmhtLsLBYl9c2 BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/ BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com My Favorites: BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkRBOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren: https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony   🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is an invitation to reflect on the power of a willing yes and the heart posture that allows us to truly partner with God. We continue our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:38, sitting with Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel: “I am the Lord’s servant… may your word to me be fulfilled.” As we approach the close of the year and look ahead to what’s next, this verse invites us to examine not our understanding, but our obedience. Through a devotional reading from Every Day in His Presence by Pastor Charles Stanley, we’re reminded that God’s plans are not centered on our comfort—but on His kingdom—and that simple, trusting obedience opens the door for Him to move in astounding ways. If you’ve ever felt hesitant to say yes because you didn’t have all the details, or found yourself wrestling with questions, control, or the desire to stay comfortable, this episode will gently encourage your heart. Together, we reflect on how faith grows when we trust God with the next step—even when the path isn’t clear—and how choosing a faithful, willing heart can lead to deeper growth, healing, and purpose. As we prepare for a new season, this conversation will help you discern where God may be inviting you to say yes again and walk forward with courage, trust, and surrendered faith.  📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal Love y’all! 💕Diana Marie 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join the Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day In His Presence” by Charles Stanleyhttps://amzn.to/3MJW9IE Bible Project — Lukehttps://youtu.be/XIb_dCIxzr0?si=E7dEi-akv3Wp-nK0 BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q BetterHelp — FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY! https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website https://circletimeforthesoul.com Episode Catalogue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 🌟 MY FAVORITES Bible: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛  

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a gentle invitation to slow down and remember the true light of Christmas—Jesus, the Light of the world. As we wrap up our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:26–38, we reflect on Mary’s obedient response to God’s call and what it means to say, “Let it be according to Your word,” even when the path ahead feels uncertain or costly.  We also conclude our devotional series Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren with Day 7, Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life, rooted in 1 John 2:8. This conversation reminds us that God’s light isn’t seasonal or temporary—it heals, guides, comforts, and brings clarity to the darkest places of our lives.  If you’ve been feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or quietly struggling this Christmas, this episode will encourage you to pause, flip the switch, and invite the light of Christ to shine into every part of your heart—today and always. 📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal Love y’all! 💕Diana Marie 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join the Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Christmas in a Season of Struggle” Rick Warrenhttps://www.bible.com/reading-plans/53021-christmas-in-a-season-of-struggle Bible Project — Lukehttps://youtu.be/XIb_dCIxzr0?si=E7dEi-akv3Wp-nK0 BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q BetterHelp — FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY! https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website https://circletimeforthesoul.com Episode Catalogue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 🌟 MY FAVORITES Bible: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛  

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a reminder that God’s promises have never failed—and they never will. We continue our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:26–38, tracing how the birth of Jesus fulfills hundreds of years of Old Testament prophecy. From Isaiah to Micah, from God’s covenant with David to Mary’s humble obedience, we see a faithful God who keeps His word, even when the waiting is long and the process doesn’t make sense. This passage invites us to trust God’s timing, bring our honest questions to Him like Mary did, and resist believing the labels or limitations others place on us.  We then reflect on Day 6 of Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Rick Warren, focusing on how Christmas reveals God’s extravagant, poured-out love. Through Psalm 42:8 and Matthew 5:45, we’re reminded that God is not stingy with His love—He showers it freely, paying attention to every detail of our lives. God sees every tear, knows every step you take, and proved His love through action by sending Jesus to carry what we could not. If you’ve felt forgotten, alone, or like God’s love has been delayed, this episode gently brings that truth back to the front of your mind: you are seen, fully known, and deeply loved. 📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal Love y’all! 💕Diana Marie 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join the Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Christmas in a Season of Struggle” Rick Warrenhttps://www.bible.com/reading-plans/53021-christmas-in-a-season-of-struggle Bible Project — Lukehttps://youtu.be/XIb_dCIxzr0?si=E7dEi-akv3Wp-nK0 BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q BetterHelp — FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY! https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website https://circletimeforthesoul.com Episode Catalogue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 🌟 MY FAVORITES Bible: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛  

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is an invitation to stop reaching for temporary solutions and begin turning to Jesus as the true Light your heart has been craving.  We continue our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:26–38, reflecting on the moment the angel Gabriel reminds Mary, “The Lord is with you”—a truth meant to anchor us in seasons of uncertainty, fear, and favor we don’t fully understand. As we move into Day 6 of Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren, we wrestle honestly with the ways we try to fix our lives on our own—grabbing for “flashlights” like relationships, career changes, money, location, or control—only to realize they can’t light the darkness we’re facing.  This episode gently challenges us to shift our focus, stop running from the problem, and start with Jesus first, trusting Him to guide our next step even when the full path isn’t clear. If you’ve been trying to figure things out in your own strength or feel stuck in a dark season, this conversation will encourage you to surrender, invite God’s living light in, and remember that you never walk alone. 📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal Love y’all! 💕Diana Marie 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join the Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Christmas in a Season of Struggle” Rick Warrenhttps://www.bible.com/reading-plans/53021-christmas-in-a-season-of-struggle Bible Project — Lukehttps://youtu.be/XIb_dCIxzr0?si=E7dEi-akv3Wp-nK0 BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q BetterHelp — FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY! https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website https://circletimeforthesoul.com Episode Catalogue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 🌟 MY FAVORITES Bible: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛  

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a gentle reminder that when pain sets in, the lie that you are alone often follows—but God’s Word tells a very different story.  We begin with introducing our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:26–38, encouraging listeners to begin with their own study as we begin (along with the link from Bible Project of an overview from the Book of Luke).  From there, we have our devotional discussion in Day 4 of Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren, asking the honest question so many of us face: Where is God when you’re in pain? Through Psalm 34:18, Hebrews 4:15, and Romans 8:26, we’re reminded that God is not distant or detached—He is near to the brokenhearted, empathetic in our suffering, and compassionate enough to meet us right where we are.  This episode speaks directly to those moments when you don’t even know what to pray, offering hope in the promise that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with wordless groans and that Jesus fully understands our pain because He has walked it Himself. If you’re carrying grief, exhaustion, heartbreak, or uncertainty this season, this conversation will wrap your heart in truth and remind you that you are never closer to God than when you feel broken—He is with you, He cares, and He is carrying you through.  📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal Love y’all! 💕Diana Marie 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join the Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Christmas in a Season of Struggle” Rick Warrenhttps://www.bible.com/reading-plans/53021-christmas-in-a-season-of-struggle Bible Project — Lukehttps://youtu.be/XIb_dCIxzr0?si=E7dEi-akv3Wp-nK0 BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q BetterHelp — FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY! https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website https://circletimeforthesoul.com Episode Catalogue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 🌟 MY FAVORITES Bible: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is an invitation to step into this holiday season wrapped in grace, clarity, and the steady reminder that God is near.  We finish our week-long study of Jeremiah 29:10–14 with a full recap, reflecting on exile, promise, prayer, and what it means to trust God’s goodness even when we’re standing in the middle of the unknown.  We also walk through Day 3 of Rick Warren’s Christmas in a Season of Struggle, leaning into Jesus’ words in John 12:46 as He declares Himself the Light who rescues us from confusion, fear, and the dark places of our hearts.  If you’ve been navigating overwhelming emotions, difficult people, or the pressure that the holidays can stir up, this episode will meet you with comfort and truth. This one is for the woman who needs clarity, hope, and a gentle nudge back into the light of God’s presence.  📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal Love y’all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join the Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Christmas in a Season of Struggle” Rick Warrenhttps://www.bible.com/reading-plans/53021-christmas-in-a-season-of-struggle Bible Project — Jeremiahhttps://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=wrqNXc1wLs7sU1Jt BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q BetterHelp — FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY! https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website https://circletimeforthesoul.com Episode Catalogue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 🌟 MY FAVORITES Bible: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛  

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode begins with an invitation to step out in obedience, even when what God is calling you to feels big, overwhelming, or far beyond what you think you’re ready for. We talk honestly about the fear of starting, the weight of the unknown, and the gentle truth that God never asks us to bring perfection—only our yes.  As we finish Jeremiah 29:10–14, we lean into the promise that when we pray, God listens, and when we seek Him wholeheartedly, we will always find Him.  Then we continue in Day 2 of Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren, reflecting on Jesus’ offer of rest for the weary and the reminder that the pressures we place on ourselves were never God’s design.  If you’ve been carrying burdens in your own strength or feeling stretched thin this season, this episode will encourage you to release the weight, return to God’s presence, and receive the rest He freely gives. 📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal Love y’all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join the Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Christmas in a Season of Struggle” Rick Warrenhttps://www.bible.com/reading-plans/53021-christmas-in-a-season-of-struggle Bible Project — Jeremiahhttps://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=wrqNXc1wLs7sU1Jt BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q BetterHelp — FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY! https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website https://circletimeforthesoul.com Episode Catalogue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 🌟 MY FAVORITES Bible: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛  

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is a midweek heart check for your head, heart, and soul—and a reminder that God’s plans are still good even when you’re standing in the middle of something hard. We sit with Jeremiah 29:10–14 again, this time leaning into verse 11 and what it really means that God knows the plans He has for you in seasons that feel anything but “prosperous.”  As we reflect on exile, disappointment, and Isaiah 55:8–9, you’ll be invited to remember that His thoughts are higher, His purposes are bigger than what you can see right now, and His heart toward you is still for peace, hope, and a future that includes Jesus Himself. We then step into a new devotional, Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren, starting with Day 1: “When It’s Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Together we talk honestly about hidden wounds, holiday grief, and the quiet hurts we often try to push down—and how Jesus came at Christmas to heal those very places.  If this season feels heavy, lonely, or anything less than “merry,” this episode will gently remind you that you’re not the only one carrying pain, that Christ is the light who meets you there, and that you’re invited to bring every hidden hurt into His healing presence instead of managing it on your own. 📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal Love y’all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join the Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “Christmas in a Season of Struggle” Rick Warrenhttps://www.bible.com/reading-plans/53021-christmas-in-a-season-of-struggle Bible Project — Jeremiahhttps://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=wrqNXc1wLs7sU1Jt BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q BetterHelp — FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY! https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website https://circletimeforthesoul.com Episode Catalogue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 🌟 MY FAVORITES Bible: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛  

Hey Sis! 🎙️ Today’s episode is an invitation to stop trying not to think negative thoughts—and instead flood your mind with the truth of God’s Word. We walk through Jeremiah 29:10–14 in context, looking at how God spoke to His people in exile and what it really means that His plans for us are for good, not disaster, to give us a future and a hope.  You’ll hear a powerful biblical affirmation rooted in this passage, a reminder that God is restoring, rebuilding, and leading you—even in seasons that feel far from “promised land.”  Then we close out the God With Us Christmas devotional with a beautiful reflection on Emmanuel: God with us, and through the Holy Spirit, God within us.  If you’ve been tempted to look back at what once was, or you feel stuck in a place you didn’t choose, this episode will encourage you to live fully where God has you, trust His timing, and remember that His presence is your greatest gift in every season. 📓 Want a tool to anchor your quiet time this season? ➡️ Order your “For The Soul” Prayer Journal: https://circletimeforthesoul.com/journal Love y’all! 💕 Diana Marie 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS ❤️ Accept Jesus Into Your Heart https://pages.billygraham.org/find-peace-with-god/ 📓 Order Your "For The Soul" Journal https://www.circletimeforthesoul.com/journal 📺 Join Diana Marie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@circletimeforthesoulpodcast 🫶 Submit Your Testimonial https://forms.gle/yXschT1PKcWT35DS8 🤝 Join Our Free Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/circletimeforthesoul 💌 Weekly Love Note (Join the Email List) https://lovenote.circletimeforthesoul.com 🎁 Support The Podcast (One-Time or Monthly) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XEP4CUT65R2H6 If this podcast blesses you, consider giving back. Your donation helps me create more faith-filled content to encourage women in their walk with God. 📘 RESOURCES DEVOTIONAL: “God With Us” – A Christmas Devotional https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/17499-god-with-us Bible Project — Jeremiahhttps://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=wrqNXc1wLs7sU1Jt BlueLetterBible https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001 BibleRef https://www.bibleref.com/ The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q BetterHelp — FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY! https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd Circle Time for The Soul Website https://circletimeforthesoul.com Episode Catalogue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hR3MY-4Sp4YXeQNOTTSi2-7H6eXlaH2_8g3VMFz-IM0/edit?usp=sharing 🌟 MY FAVORITES Bible: NLT Study Bible https://amzn.to/3KyKz20 Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren https://amzn.to/3ZE7le3 Bible Study: The Bible Recap https://amzn.to/4iCbhmZ Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley https://amzn.to/43mGZPe 🎧 Listen to My Testimony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319 🎧 SOAP Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885 🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛