<![CDATA[Weekday Faith]]>A podcast for living out the Christian faith in a post-modern world. We talk about practical ways to apply our theology and tackle challenging issues that Bible-believing Christians face. 

]]>http://weekdayfaith.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 23 May 2026 23:38:15 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 21:21:57 GMT60Lauren Rilling<p>A podcast for living out the Christian faith in a post-modern world. We talk about practical ways to apply our theology and tackle challenging issues that Bible-believing Christians face. </p>episodicLauren Rillinglauren.m.rilling@gmail.comno<![CDATA["It Is Finished": A Special Episode]]>Today my daughter (Evelyn, age 11) hosts the Weekday Faith podcast! The Lord put it on her heart to share the significance of Jesus' words on the cross when he said "it is finished." We pray this special episode blesses you!

]]>e28a5a46-e2d5-4909-b69b-3b4e13a16706Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Today my daughter (Evelyn, age 11) hosts the Weekday Faith podcast! The Lord put it on her heart to share the significance of Jesus' words on the cross when he said "it is finished." We pray this special episode blesses you!</p>no00:07:00"It Is Finished": A Special Episodefull<![CDATA[Christianity and Politics: Why the School Board Matters]]>The episode discusses the importance of Christian civic engagement and the impact of school board decisions on children and communities. It emphasizes the need for Christians to be involved in local politics and to stand for what is right.

Takeaways

  • Christian civic engagement
  • Impact of school board decisions

Chapters

  • 00:00 Christian Civic Engagement
  • 11:31 Protecting Children and Communities
]]>f1bc3d47-fdaa-4aaf-b298-71d69f79c823Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:24:39 GMT<p>The episode discusses the importance of Christian civic engagement and the impact of school board decisions on children and communities. It emphasizes the need for Christians to be involved in local politics and to stand for what is right.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Christian civic engagement</li><li>Impact of school board decisions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Christian Civic Engagement</li><li>11:31 Protecting Children and Communities</li></ul>no00:18:04Christianity and Politics: Why the School Board Mattersfull<![CDATA[The Bible Doesn't Ask You to Shrink: Women, Business, and Bold Leadership]]>Have you ever held back in a meeting, undersold yourself in a negotiation, or wondered if wanting more makes you somehow less godly? You're not alone—and according to Karen Laos, you've also been lied to.

In this episode, leadership expert and author of Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication Karen Laos joins us to unpack the biblical case for women who lead boldly—in business, in the workplace, and in life. And Karen doesn't just inspire—she equips. This conversation is packed with practical, actionable advice you can use immediately: how to negotiate your salary, what words to stop saying, how to walk into a room and own it, and why speaking up first in a meeting changes everything.

If you've ever second-guessed your seat at the table, this conversation is your permission slip—from someone who wrote the book on it.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Introduction to Karen Laos and her mission
  • 02:20 – How Karen's upbringing shaped her passion for women's voices
  • 05:00 – Making genuine connections through questions and active listening
  • 08:00 – Balancing warmth and assertiveness with practical examples
  • 11:00 – Why you should record yourself (and what to look for)
  • 15:00 – Faith-based strategies for overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
  • 20:00 – Why women hesitate to go after bigger roles—and how to push through
  • 26:00 – Speaking up first in meetings and owning your turn
  • 31:00 – Body language, first impressions, and overcoming fear
  • 37:30 – Biblical women in leadership and the faith principles behind them
  • 42:00 – How childhood experiences shape the stories we tell about ourselves
  • 48:00 – Salary negotiation and asking for what you want
  • 55:00 – Confidence as divine alignment, not performance
  • 58:00 – Daily micro-actions to start trusting your voice

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Karen:

]]>Buzzsprout-18747004Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>Have you ever held back in a meeting, undersold yourself in a negotiation, or wondered if wanting more makes you somehow less godly? You're not alone—and according to Karen Laos, you've also been lied to.</p><p>In this episode, leadership expert and author of <em>Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication</em> Karen Laos joins us to unpack the biblical case for women who lead boldly—in business, in the workplace, and in life. And Karen doesn't just inspire—she equips. This conversation is packed with practical, actionable advice you can use immediately: how to negotiate your salary, what words to stop saying, how to walk into a room and own it, and why speaking up first in a meeting changes everything.</p><p>If you've ever second-guessed your seat at the table, this conversation is your permission slip—from someone who wrote the book on it.</p><p><b>Timestamps:</b></p><ul><li>00:00 – Introduction to Karen Laos and her mission</li><li>02:20 – How Karen's upbringing shaped her passion for women's voices</li><li>05:00 – Making genuine connections through questions and active listening</li><li>08:00 – Balancing warmth and assertiveness with practical examples</li><li>11:00 – Why you should record yourself (and what to look for)</li><li>15:00 – Faith-based strategies for overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome</li><li>20:00 – Why women hesitate to go after bigger roles—and how to push through</li><li>26:00 – Speaking up first in meetings and owning your turn</li><li>31:00 – Body language, first impressions, and overcoming fear</li><li>37:30 – Biblical women in leadership and the faith principles behind them</li><li>42:00 – How childhood experiences shape the stories we tell about ourselves</li><li>48:00 – Salary negotiation and asking for what you want</li><li>55:00 – Confidence as divine alignment, not performance</li><li>58:00 – Daily micro-actions to start trusting your voice</li></ul><p><b>Resources Mentioned:</b></p><ul><li><a href="#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Karen Laos – Website</a></li><li><a href="#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ignite Your Confidence Podcast</a></li><li><a href="#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><em>Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication</em> – on Amazon</a></li><li><a href="#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Nine Words to Avoid and What to Say Instead – Free Download</a></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Karen:</b></p><ul><li><a href="#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Twitter/X</a></li></ul>no00:53:17The Bible Doesn't Ask You to Shrink: Women, Business, and Bold Leadershipfull<![CDATA[Designed to Work: Rediscovering God's Plan with Jason Davis]]>Jason Davis went from complaining about coworkers to seeing his workplace as a calling. In this conversation, he shares the moment everything shifted, how God saved his life, and what he's learned about hearing God's voice. We also dig into the biblical principles behind his book "Fortify" and why work was always part of God's design for us.

mrfortify.com 

]]>Buzzsprout-18581581Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT<p>Jason Davis went from complaining about coworkers to seeing his workplace as a calling. In this conversation, he shares the moment everything shifted, how God saved his life, and what he's learned about hearing God's voice. We also dig into the biblical principles behind his book "Fortify" and why work was always part of God's design for us.</p><p>mrfortify.com </p>no00:59:12Designed to Work: Rediscovering God's Plan with Jason Davisfull<![CDATA[Suffering, Faith, and Showing Up Anyway]]>Jeff Lavalette planted a church — then walked through a divorce. In this conversation, he shares what it looks like to lead when your own life is falling apart, how his community held him up, and what preaching through Romans and Job taught him about suffering, faith, and showing up anyway.

]]>Buzzsprout-18628270Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Jeff Lavalette planted a church — then walked through a divorce. In this conversation, he shares what it looks like to lead when your own life is falling apart, how his community held him up, and what preaching through Romans and Job taught him about suffering, faith, and showing up anyway.</p>no00:51:24Suffering, Faith, and Showing Up Anywayfull