Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God.

Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. offers a bi-monthly podcast for women of all ages to enjoy. Through devotionals, practical instruction, Bible wisdom, humor, and some amazing interviews, our passion is to inspire women to love God as they never have before. Truly, we are women living courageously. Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. is hosted by author and speaker Melanie Redd. We are blessed to partner with Pastor Adrian Rogers’ ministry, Love Worth Finding. Connect with us at oweg.org.

Would You Like to Experience Incredible Blessings? 07/26/2023

Would You Like to Experience Incredible Blessings? Blessed. What does it really mean to be blessed? Can everyone enjoy God’s blessings? Can all of us get in on the kindness and goodness and mercy of Jesus? And would you like to experience incredible blessings? Let’s talk about that with the ladies at Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Check out this podcast about how to better choose your friends and get wiser about what you are listening to and watching – “.” *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we’d like to invite you to get involved. Click to learn more. You may enjoy this podcast – “ Also, this one may bless you – “ Or, this one – “ /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/27242451

Are You Ever Tempted to Boast? 07/12/2023

Are You Ever Tempted to Boast? Bragging. Boasting. Are you ever tempted to boast? Brag a little? Let everyone know about your success and victories. It’s so easy to do. But is it something Jesus models or wants us to do? Let’s talk today about some practical ways we can overcome the temptation to brag with the ladies at Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we’d like to invite you to get involved. Click to learn more. You may enjoy this podcast – “ Also, this one may bless you – “ Or, this one – “ /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/27242421

7 More Ways to Add Joy to Your Life 06/28/2023

7 More Ways to Add Joy to Your Life Laughter is good medicine. It’s actually incredible therapy for us all. Are you getting a big enough daily dose? Enough fun and laughter and joy in your days? We were created to enjoy life. Let’s talk about 7 More Ways to Add Joy to Your Life today on Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Catch the first post from last summer called, “.” *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we’d like to invite you to get involved. Click to learn more. You may enjoy this podcast – “)” Also, this one may bless you – “.” Find your next great book – /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/27009735

How to Win Over Envy 06/14/2023

How to Win Over Envy At times, we all want what someone else has. We can find ourselves getting a little jealous. We’d like to have what they have or be doing what they are doing. Why them and not us? It’s called envy. Learn how to win over envy today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we’d like to invite you to get involved. Click to learn more. You may enjoy this podcast – “ Also, this one may bless you – “.” Or this episode may be helpful – “.” /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/27009519

Own It, Girl! 05/31/2023

Own It, Girl! Could you use a little boost of courage today? An extra shot of tenacity, strength, and gumption? We all have seasons where we could give you a little push to get us going in the right direction. Why not join us at Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God as we talk about how to be more courageous? Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we’d like to invite you to get involved. Click to learn more. Listen to this encouraging podcast – “!” This podcast has been very popular – “!” /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/26591184

Dealing with Depression 05/24/2023

Dealing with Depression Depression. Sadness. Distress. Exhaustion. Weariness. No one is immune to these things. Don't ever think that you're immune to depression, because even the greatest believers can be laid low by depression. Find hope and learn how to deal with depression with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we’d like to invite you to get involved. Click to learn more. Listen to this encouraging podcast – “!” Another podcast that might help is – “ This podcast has been very popular – “!” One more podcast idea for you – “.” To get to more inspirational resources from Love Worth Finding about depression, go to this . (Once you get over there, type in the word “depression” in the search bar. You will be taken to many great tools to encourage you.) /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/26591091

How Kind Are You? 05/10/2023

How Kind Are You? Kindness. It’s a great trait. As a matter of fact, it’s a Bible trait. God is incredibly kind with us and to us. He models kindness so well. But are we also kind? Could we be more kind? Would you like to add more kindness to your life? Join Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to learn more. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Listen to the podcast called, “How Patient Are You?” (Don’t have the link yet!) *If you would like to help Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God to grow and flourish, we’d like to invite you to get involved. Click to learn more. You may enjoy this podcast – “!” Also, this one may bless you – “?” /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/26591010

Can God be Trusted with Our Troubles? 04/26/2023

Can God be Trusted with Our Troubles? Do we really trust God with our troubles? When life is challenging, does our faith hold or do we lose heart? When things get dark and difficult, how do we respond? Let’s talk about this today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Listen to the podcast about worship called, Click to discover more about supporting the ministry of . /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/26265645

How Patient Are You? 04/12/2023

How Patient Are You? We’ve all heard that patience is a virtue, but is it one of your virtues? Are you a patient person? A person who loves with great grace. Find out today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Join the ministry for an intriguing quiz and some simple tips on how to have more patience. Links and Product Info: Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Find out more & get your copy of Click to discover more about supporting the ministry of . Listen to the podcast about building better relationships – Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/26265597

How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser 03/29/2023

How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser People-pleasing! Are you a people-pleaser? A person who wants to make everyone else happy. This can be such a burden. It can take over our lives if we let it. Let’s talk about how to win over this challenge with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Here are 5 simple ways to overcome People-Pleasing. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Find out more & get your copy of “.” Check out the . Type in the word, “Freedom.” /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/25998402

How to Turn Religion into Reality 03/22/2023

How to Turn Religion into Reality Is there joy in your life? Peace? Hope? Favor? Sweetness? To really enjoy your relationship with God and turn your religion into reality, there are some great truths to follow. Discover these truths today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Find out more & get your copy of “.” Get more encouragement about “” on the LWF website. Listen to a very encouraging podcast about how much Jesus loves you. It’s called, “.” Discover more about the . /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/25998366

What’s Love Got to Do with It? 03/08/2023

What’s Love Got to Do with It? Love. What’s love got to do with it all anyway? It’s sometimes a difficult concept to grasp. Especially God’s love. Have you really experienced the amazing love of God? Do you grasp how much He loves you? Let’s talk about this today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Find out more & get your copy of “.” /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/25997931

You Can Find Freedom from Fear! 02/22/2023

You Can Find Freedom from Fear! So many people are filled with fear today. They are anxious, stressed, and concerned about the future. Let’s talk about how you can find freedom from fear with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God today. Learn some practical ways to defeat the spirit of fear that’s stealing your joy and peace! Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Find out more & get your copy of the “.” Go to the . /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/25773570

Perhaps, We Just Need to Go Back to Kindergarten? 02/08/2023

Perhaps, We Just Need to Go Back to Kindergarten? It’s crazy. Have you noticed? All around us, people are struggling to get along. They're fighting. They're overreacting. That they are angry. What is going on? Let's talk about that today. Let's talk about how to improve our relationships on Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. Link to the “” podcast episode. Find out more & get your copy of the “.” /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/25773537

Why Does Church Matter Anymore (interview with Pastor Mark Cravens) 01/25/2023

Why Does Church Matter Anymore (interview with Pastor Mark Cravens) Church and church attendance. Does it really matter that we go to church in person these days? Do we have to be physically there? Can’t we just stay home and watch in our pajamas on our devices? Let’s talk about this today with Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Let’s discover why it matters that we be in church again. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. You can get to the free “Find Your Word for the Year Activity Guide” on the site. - Great place to order a Word of the Year sign. Connect with Pastor Mark Cravens on . Hear my conversation with Pastor Mark on his podcast - Listen to our podcast called, /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/25444638

How to Choose Your Word for the Year 01/11/2023

How to Choose Your Word for the Year Your “word” for the year. People talk about it all the time. Do you have a word or a phrase for the year? A grand, overarching goal to guide you day to day? Let’s talk about how to find and choose your word for this new year with the ministry of Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. You can get to the free “Find Your Word for the Year Activity Guide” on the site. - Great place to order a Word of the Year sign. /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/25444596

Battle Plan (Interview with Alisa Nicaud) 12/28/2022

Battle Plan (Interview with Alisa Nicaud) Dark. No matter how dark things get in our world, we have a way through. We have hope. Truly, we are not without a plan… a battle plan. Join us today on the podcast as we talk with author Alisa Nicaud to learn more about how to win over the darkness. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. Listen to the on the podcast. Link to the that goes along with this podcast. To get your copy of the Connect with our guest Alisa Nicaud - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/25150860

5 Simple Ways to Make Christmas about Jesus 12/14/2022

5 Simple Ways to Make Christmas about Jesus Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? Are you ready? What are you doing to make it about Jesus? Join Women Living Courageously to get some ideas for how to do this in more simple and organic ways. Discover 5 ways you can add more of Jesus to your holiday season this year. Links and Product Info: Get your copy of in the LWF Bookstore. To get your copy of the Link to the that goes along with this podcast. /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/25150758

When You Want to Give Up 11/30/2022

When You Want to Give Up Ever get really discouraged? Worn out? Maybe you want to give up? Throw in the towel? All of us do sometimes! We all have seasons when we would like to jump ship and move on to the next chapter or the next opportunity. We have hope for you today! Be encouraged by our message on the Women Living Courageously Podcast. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - To get to the Names of God Christmas Ornaments - Get your free copy of the Unstuck Scripture Writing Plan - Read the Find Rest for Your Soul Blog Post - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/24949386

How to Overcome Loneliness 11/23/2022

How to Overcome Loneliness Loneliness. It seems like it’s all around us. People all around us are feeling isolated, remote, and even very lonely at times. Possibly, you are feeling lonely today too? Why not join us for some practical words of hope and inspiration? This session is all about finding community, friendship, and a sense of belonging - once again. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the LWF Bookstore - Get your copy of the Live in Light Journal for teen girls - To listen to Pastor Adrian Rogers’ sermon - Dealing with Loneliness - click on this link: https://www.lwf.org/sermons/audio/dealing-with-loneliness-1151 To find out more about the Names of God Christmas Ornaments: Love Worth Finding Premium offer - Connect with our guest Betsy Pendergrass - Get your free copy of How to Pray Through Your Home - Grab your copy of her Gather cards - (The special discount code is “COURAGEOUS.”) /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/24949239

5 Ways to See More Prayers Answered 11/09/2022

5 Ways to See More Prayers Answered Prayer. Prayers, praying, and answered prayer can all seem like great mysteries. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Would you like to see more prayers answered? See God work in your life like you have never seen Him work? Join us today on the Women Living Courageously podcast to learn how. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - To get to the Names of God Christmas Ornaments: Link to the blog post with the free printable - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/24892353

Hope for Parents of Prodigals 10/26/2022

Hope for Parents of Prodigals It’s a rather common occurrence that we see around us. Kids who were raised in church are walking away from the Lord. Perhaps your child is “away.” There is hope for parents of prodigals! That’s what we are sharing today! Join us as we talk to an amazing young woman who veered away from the Lord and then came back home. You will be so inspired and encouraged by her story. Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - A wonderful resource for you from Love Worth Finding – “How to Keep the Spiritual Fires Burning.” Link - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/24508962

Find Rest for Your Soul 10/12/2022

Find Rest for Your Soul Ever felt overwhelmed by life? Exhausted? Like you just have had enough? Are things just getting to you and stealing your joy, your peace, and your rest? Here is an episode that will help you to find rest once again for your soul. From the pages of Scripture, personal stories, and practical applications, you will be so encouraged and inspired by this message! Links and Product Info: Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - Another encouraging podcast episode – “How to Discover Greater Courage As You Walk Through Dark Seasons of Life.” Catch this popular podcast, “Maybe It’s Time to Adjust Your Expectations.” /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/24508920

Would You Mentor Me, Please? 09/28/2022

Would You Mentor Me, Please? Did you know that the average young woman would LOVE to have the chance to be mentored? To do life together, be invited into your world, and be given a little life wisdom – this is what they are asking for. Are you available to be a mentor? Would you be willing to invest in the life of someone else? To allow a younger woman to walk through life alongside you? Let’s talk about this today. Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - Listen to my conversation with Mallory on Faithful 31 Moms - Mallory Allen’s Email – Faithful 31 Moms Website – Faithful 31 Moms Podcast on Ruth and Naomi - Link to Stepping Closer to the Savior Book - Link to LWF mentoring books - Listen to Pastor Adrian Rogers’ sermon - The Magnificent Mother - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/24201003

God, Give Me Grace! 09/14/2022

God, Give Me Grace! Grace. We love to receive it from God and others. Who doesn’t enjoy the kindness, compassion, mercy, and goodness from our friends, families, co-workers, church friends, and neighbors? However, it’s not always easy for us, as women, to give grace to other people. The getting is easy; the giving is a challenge! Here are a few ideas for how to be a little more generous with your grace. Links & Product Info Get your FREE copy of “Fabulous Ways to Give More Grace Away!” Click here - Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/24200949

Get Your Smile Back (reprise) 08/31/2022

Get Your Smile Back (reprise) Many people have lost their smile today! Maybe you have lost yours? When was the last time you smiled at someone else? Or, looked in the mirror and smiled at yourself? For some of you--If you heard yourself, laugh, it actually might scare you. Today I want to give you permission to smile again, laugh again, and find hope and joy again. Yes, life is hard. But we don't have to live as those who have no hope. Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/23923101

It’s Time to Wake Up! 08/24/2022

It’s Time to Wake Up! As women, we sometimes find ourselves sleepwalking–bored, numb, rather checked out in our spiritual lives. Often, it’s a slow drift into complacency or focus on other things. What can we do to wake up, reignite, and more fully enjoy our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? What can we do to become women who are fully awake to the things of God? Find out in this episode. Links & Product Info Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - Finding God’s Will for Your Life. To get your free booklet, link to this page: Yvette Walker’s Books on Amazon - Yvette Walker’s Website - Yvette Walker’s Podcast Link - Yvette Walker on Instagram - Yvette Walker on Facebook - Listen to the Matthew West song, “More” - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/23923026

It’s Time to Wake Up! 08/24/2022

It’s Time to Wake Up! As women, we sometimes find ourselves sleepwalking–bored, numb, rather checked out in our spiritual lives. Often, it’s a slow drift into complacency or focus on other things. What can we do to wake up, reignite, and more fully enjoy our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? What can we do to become women who are fully awake to the things of God? Find out in this episode. Links & Product Info Melanie Redd’s Email - Women Living Courageously Website - Women Living Courageously Facebook – Women Living Courageously Instagram - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - Finding God’s Will for Your Life. To get your free booklet, link to this page: Yvette Walker’s Books on Amazon - Yvette Walker’s Website - Yvette Walker’s Podcast Link - Yvette Walker on Instagram - Yvette Walker on Facebook - Listen to the Matthew West song, “More” - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/23923017

Finding God’s Will for Your Life 08/10/2022

Finding God’s Will for Your Life It’s the quest so many people are on these days. Finding God’s Will. Figuring out what God has for your life & getting in on it. Sometimes, it can seem like such a mystery and even confusing. So, what do we do? That’s what we are talking about in this episode. Links & Product Info Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal in the Love Worth Finding Bookstore - Finding God’s Will for Your Life. To get your free booklet, link to this page: Enjoy another hope-filled podcast - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/23922894

Courageous Women of the Bible 07/27/2022

Courageous Women of the Bible Every woman knows it's easy to lose sight of the heavenly power of God at work in our lives during times of hardship, exhaustion, stress, and change. But no matter the situation--whether it's our health, marriage, finances, family, or vocation--God has equipped all women with the power and influence to live freely and confidently. Let’s learn more from some courageous women of the Bible. Links & Product Info: Melanie Redd’s Email - Get your copy of Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journal on the LWF site - Connect with LaTan Murphy and be entered in the drawing for a free copy of her book - Order a copy of Courageous Women of the Bible on Amazon - /episode/index/show/wlcpodcast/id/23712551

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