Épisodes

  • The Military Wife Pivot: Trusting God When Plans Change
    Feb 19 2025
    Trusting God in the Pivot: Navigating Change After a PCS

    Have you ever made the best decision you could with the information you had… only to realize months later that you needed to change course? Welcome to the military wife pivot—when plans shift after a PCS. Whether it’s switching churches, schools, housing, or jobs, adapting is part of this life. But how do we pivot well, trust God in the process, and walk in faith when the path ahead changes?

    In this episode, we’re diving into: ✨ Why change is normal in military life—and why it’s not a sign of failure ✨ How to navigate pivots with wisdom, faith, and open communication ✨ Finding peace in transition and trusting that God is working behind the scenes

    You’re not alone in the uncertainty—God is establishing your steps. If this episode encouraged you, send me a message or share it with another military wife who needs to hear it! And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review so more military spouses can find encouragement in the midst of change.

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    28 min
  • Suffering and Trials
    Feb 9 2025

    Suffering is an unavoidable part of life, but how do we trust God when the pain feels overwhelming? In this episode of ChapsWife, I share my personal journey through deep loss, including the heartbreaking experience of losing a baby, facing cancer, and enduring other trials that tested my faith. Through it all, I’ve seen God’s faithfulness in ways I never expected.

    If you’re walking through grief, illness, or any hardship, this episode will encourage you to cling to Christ, find purpose in pain, and trust that God is working—even when life doesn’t make sense. Join me as we explore how suffering can deepen our faith, shape our testimony, and draw us closer to the One who never fails.

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    29 min
  • Creating Healthy Daily Routines
    Jan 31 2025

    Link to Resource: https://www.selahbiblicalcounseling.com/resources

    Are you struggling to create a daily routine that helps you stay balanced and purposeful as a Christian military wife or mom? If your days often feel unproductive, you're not alone. In this episode, I'll share how building a well-rounded daily routine can bring peace and purpose to your life as a military Christian woman. We’ll explore how you can prioritize spiritual growth, family care, physical health, and social relationships—creating a routine that honors God in the busyness of military life. Plus, I've created a free Balanced Living and Daily Routines Chart to help you get started! Head over to selahbiblicalcounseling.com and find it under the Resources tab.

    Talking Point 1: Prioritizing the 4 Key Areas of Your Life Before we create a daily routine, we need to identify our priorities. We'll focus on 4 essential areas to include in your routine:

    1. Spiritual – Strengthening your walk with God
    2. Family/Home – Caring for your husband, kids, home duties, and appointments
    3. Physical – Maintaining exercise, healthy eating habits, and physical wellness
    4. Social – Connecting with loved ones, friends, and nurturing relationships

    Talking Point 2: Finding Joy in the Mundane It’s easy to overlook everyday tasks like laundry, cooking, or running errands. But God calls us to find joy in these mundane moments! When we shift our perspective and serve Him in every task, even the small ones, our days become more purposeful and fulfilling. Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV) – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

    Talking Point 3: The Power of Intentionality Life in the military can feel unpredictable. But we can still be intentional with our time, even in chaos. Setting small, achievable goals aligned with our priorities helps bring stability and peace in unpredictable circumstances. Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV) – “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.”

    Box 2: Home & Family Practical tips for managing household duties, caring for loved ones, and keeping a God-centered focus in the midst of military life. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

    Box 3: Social/Relationships The importance of nurturing relationships with family, friends, and your community. Scripture: Matthew 6:33 (ESV) – “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

    Box 4: Physical Health Maintaining physical health as a reflection of honoring God with your body. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) – “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

    Final CTA: Download the Balanced Living and Daily Routines Chart from the Resources tab on my website at selahbiblicalcounseling.com and start building your routine today. Commit your days to God, and watch Him bring peace and purpose to every area of your life. If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find this encouragement too!

    Link to Resource: https://www.selahbiblicalcounseling.com/resources

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    21 min
  • Overcoming Scrupulosity: Finding Freedom from Excessive Guilt and Fear
    Jan 24 2025

    Do you constantly feel like you're falling short, second-guessing your every decision, or burdened by guilt—even when you haven’t done anything wrong?

    In this episode of ChapsWife: Helping Military Wives Grow in Christ Through Military Life, we dive into the topic of scrupulosity—a struggle many Christian military wives face when their conscience becomes overly sensitive, leading to fear and self-condemnation. This can be especially difficult in the midst of the ever-changing and often unpredictable military lifestyle.

    Together, we’ll explore what scrupulosity looks like from a biblical perspective, how it distorts our view of God’s grace, and practical steps to find freedom and peace in Christ. Whether you’re grappling with perfectionism, fear of sinning, or an overwhelming need to “get it right” in your role as a wife, mother, or military spouse, this episode is for you.

    Learn how to rest in God’s love, embrace His grace, and stop striving for impossible standards in a season where so much feels out of your control.

    Tune in for encouragement, biblical truth, and tools to help you find freedom and peace in your faith journey as a military wife. If you would like to purchase the book used as a resource, you can locate it here

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    20 min
  • Waiting on God
    Jan 23 2025

    In the waiting seasons of military life, how do we trust God’s timing and stay grounded in our faith?

    In this episode of ChapsWife: Helping Military Wives Grow in Christ Through Military Life, Sabrina Gilliam explores the essential Christian practice of waiting on the Lord—whether you're waiting for new orders, a deployment to end, or God's direction in your family life. As military wives, the waiting seasons can feel long and uncertain, but God is present and faithful in every moment.

    Sabrina shares biblical wisdom and practical advice on how to trust God’s perfect timing, embrace patience, and rely on His plan during seasons of transition. Learn how to strengthen your faith while waiting, apply Scripture to your personal journey, and grow closer to God in the process.

    If you’re navigating a waiting season—whether it’s a deployment, a move, or just a time of uncertainty—tune in for encouragement and hope. This episode will help you find peace in trusting God’s sovereignty, even when the answers aren’t immediate.

    If you would like to purchase the book used as a resource, you can locate it here

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    22 min
  • Feeling Swamped: How to Manage Life and Stay Close to God
    Jan 23 2025

    Feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of military life and family responsibilities?

    In this episode of ChapsWife: Helping Military Wives Grow in Christ Through Military Life, we explore how to stay faithful to God when your hands (and your schedule) are completely full. Inspired by Chapter 3 of Everyday Faithfulness by Glenna Marshall, we’ll dive into practical strategies for trusting God during your busiest seasons—whether you’re balancing deployments, relocations, work, family life, or all of the above.

    You’ll learn how to nurture your relationship with Christ, embrace His grace in the midst of the chaos, and persevere in faithfulness, even when life feels like it’s spinning out of control.

    If you’re a military wife who’s feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin, this episode is for you. Tune in for encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to help your faith thrive, even in the busiest moments of military life.

    If you would like to purchase the book used as a resource, you can locate it here

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    15 min
  • Struggling with Motivation? Overcoming Christian Apathy
    Jan 22 2025

    Do you ever feel spiritually stuck or struggle to stay consistent in your walk with God, especially in the midst of military life?

    In this episode of ChapsWife: Helping Military Wives Grow in Christ Through Military Life, we explore how to remain faithful in your Christian journey, even when motivation is low. As military wives, it’s easy to feel disconnected or overwhelmed, but there are practical ways to build spiritual discipline, nurture habits of faith, and overcome spiritual burnout or apathy.

    We’ll discuss biblical principles and actionable steps to strengthen your relationship with God, even during the challenging seasons of military life. Whether you’re facing a deployment, relocation, or simply navigating the day-to-day, this episode will encourage you with reminders of God’s sustaining grace and His faithfulness in every season.

    Tune in for a boost of encouragement, hope, and the tools you need to stay spiritually strong, no matter where you are in your journey.

    If you would like to purchase the book used as a resource, you can locate it here

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    10 min
  • Walking with God in the ordinary
    Jan 17 2025

    How do we stay faithful in the everyday moments of military life, especially when juggling the demands of being a military wife and a mom?

    In this episode of ChapsWife: Helping Military Wives Grow in Christ Through Military Life, we dive into Chapter 1 of Everyday Faithfulness by Glenna Marshall. Discover how to embrace the beauty and purpose of faithfulness in the ordinary routines of military life, motherhood, and beyond.

    We’ll discuss practical ways to trust God in the midst of constant transitions, stay grounded in Scripture, and live with intentionality, even when life feels mundane. This episode encourages you to remember that God sees and values your faithfulness in every season of military life.

    Tune in for biblical encouragement, insights, and wisdom to help you live faithfully and navigate the unique challenges of being a military wife. You’re not alone—God’s strength is with you every step of the way.

    If you would like to purchase the book used as a resource, you can locate it here

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    16 min