ChapsWife: Helping Military Wives Grow in Christ Through Military Life

About ChapsWife: Helping Military Wives Grow in Christ Through Military Life

ChapsWife | Christian Counseling Podcast for Women Welcome to ChapsWife, a Christian counseling podcast for women seeking biblical help for anxiety, marriage, parenting, and everyday life. Hosted by Sabrina Gilliam, a Christian counselor and mom of five, this podcast offers practical, gospel-centered guidance to help women navigate emotional struggles, relationships, and life transitions with the truth of Scripture. Each episode provides Christian counseling insights and biblical wisdom on topics like anxiety, marriage struggles, parenting challenges, identity, grief, and learning to trust God in difficult seasons. If you’re searching for Christian help with anxiety, biblical marriage advice, or guidance for navigating life as a Christian woman, this podcast will equip you with practical tools and gospel-centered truth. For more resources, counseling support, and biblical encouragement, visit sabrinagilliam.com. (https://www.sabrinagilliam.com/) Rooted in a Reformed, biblical counseling perspective, ChapsWife helps women grow in faith, emotional health, and confidence in God’s Word through every season of life.

Publisher

Sabrina Gilliam

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2025

Latest episode

2 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Apr 2026

   19. Leaving for College? 10 Tips from a Christian Counselor

   A podcast by Christian counselor Sabrina Gilliam for students heading to college. Get practical, faith-based tips to stay grounded, make wise choices, and start your college years strong. For counseling or support, visit sabrinagilliam.com .

2. 

   18 Mar 2026

   18. No Perfect House Required: Real-Life Christian Hospitality

   You don’t need a perfect house to practice hospitality—just a willing heart. In this episode, we talk about simple, practical ways to live out Christian hospitality in everyday life. If you’ve been waiting until everything feels “ready,” this is your reminder: you already have enough to start. Learn more about Christian counseling at: 👉 www.sabrinagilliam.comYou don’t need a perfect house to practice hospitality—just a willing heart. In this episode, we talk about simple, practical ways to live out Christian hospitality in everyday life. If you’ve been waiting until everything feels “ready,” this is your reminder: you already have enough to start.

3. 

   13 Mar 2026

   Parts of Our Story We Would Never Pick: How God Uses What We Wish Never Happened

   In this episode, we talk about the parts of our story we would never choose — grief, loss, regret, disappointment, and seasons that feel unfair. For many Christian women, these chapters can include infertility, miscarriage, broken relationships, loneliness, anxiety, or mistakes we wish we could undo. But Scripture shows us that God often uses the hardest parts of our story to accomplish His purposes. Looking at biblical examples like Joseph and Paul the Apostle, we see how God uses suffering, detours, and even failure to shape our lives and deepen our faith. This episode is an encouragement for believers who are walking through chapters they never would have written — and a reminder that God never wastes the difficult parts of our story.

4. 

   7 Mar 2026

   16. The Importance of Weekly Rhythms

   God designed life with rhythms. Throughout Scripture we see patterns of work and rest, time with God, and time with others. In this episode, we explore how living with intentional weekly rhythms helps us align our lives with God’s design. When our weeks follow a healthy cadence of work, rest, and relationships, life becomes more sustainable, purposeful, and spiritually grounded.

5. 

   27 Feb 2026

   15. Aging Well: Better than Botox!

   Are you a Christian woman searching for a biblical perspective on aging? In a culture that idolizes youth and sidelines older women, God’s Word offers a powerful, countercultural vision for growing older with purpose, dignity, and spiritual influence. In this episode, we dive into Epistle to Titus chapter 2 and uncover what Scripture teaches about aging well as a godly woman. Discover how God calls Christian women to embrace spiritual maturity, mentor the next generation, and live with reverence, self-control, and love rooted in Christ. If you’ve been looking for a Christian podcast for women that teaches how to age according to the Bible — not according to culture — this episode will encourage and equip you. You’ll learn: • What the Bible says about older women and spiritual maturity • How Titus 2 defines biblical womanhood in every season • Why mentoring and discipleship matter more as you age • How to leave a legacy of faith for your children and church • Practical ways to grow in godliness, wisdom, and purpose This episode is for Christian women in midlife, empty nesters, grandmothers, ministry leaders, and any woman who desires to age with grace and biblical strength.

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   19 Feb 2026

   14. Transitions: Embracing Change

   Life transitions often expose our fears, test our faith, and challenge our sense of identity. Yet Scripture reminds us that our God is sovereign, purposeful, and faithful in every season. In this episode, we unpack what it means to walk through change as a Christian woman grounded in biblical truth and Reformed theology. You’ll learn how to: Trust God’s providence when the future feels uncertain Respond to anxiety and emotional overwhelm with Scripture Embrace sanctification in seasons of disruption Find stability in Christ when everything else feels shifting View transitions not as setbacks, but as opportunities for spiritual growth No matter what stage of womanhood you’re in—new beginnings, waiting seasons, loss, or redirection—God is at work. This episode offers practical biblical wisdom and gospel hope for women seeking to navigate change with courage and faith.

7. 

   12 Feb 2026

   13. Sitting with the Suffering: How to Support Someone During Hard Times

   What does the Bible say about supporting someone in hard times? Discover practical, biblical guidance for comforting those who are grieving, hurting, or walking through difficult seasons.

8. 

   5 Feb 2026

   How Do I Know God’s Will? A Biblical Guide to Decision Making

   Decision-making can feel overwhelming, especially when every choice seems important. This episode dives into how to seek God’s will, listen to His guidance, and make decisions that honor Him. We discuss practical steps, biblical wisdom, and common mistakes to avoid, helping you navigate life’s choices with clarity and faith.

9. 

   29 Jan 2026

   11. Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels So Hard (And How to Build Real Community)

   Making friends as an adult can feel lonely and confusing. In this episode, Christian counselor Sabrina Gilliam explains why adult friendships feel harder and how to build real community through intentional connection, hospitality, and involvement in the local church. Biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for anyone seeking meaningful relationships in adulthood.

10. 

    22 Jan 2026

    10. Finding Joy & Contentment in God’s Calling

    Biblical encouragement for Christian women to embrace joy and contentment in their daily calling through the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 5:18-20.

11. 

    19 Feb 2025

    The Military Wife Pivot: Trusting God When Plans Change

    Trusting God in the Pivot: Navigating Change After a PCS Military life is full of unexpected changes, especially after a PCS. From switching churches and schools to finding new housing or jobs, learning to pivot is essential. In this episode, we’ll explore why change is normal, how to navigate transitions with wisdom and faith, and how to find peace in uncertainty. If you’ve ever had to adjust plans after a move, this episode is for you! ✨ Learn how to embrace change without feeling like a failure ✨ Discover biblical encouragement for navigating life’s pivots ✨ Gain practical tips for communicating and making decisions as a military spouse If this episode encourages you, share it with another military wife and subscribe for more faith-based content! 🎙 #MilitarySpouse #FaithInTransitions #PCSAdjustments

12. 

    9 Feb 2025

    Suffering and Trials

    Christian suffering, trusting God in trials, faith through loss, Christian encouragement, hope in suffering, grief and faith, God’s faithfulness, finding purpose in pain, military wife podcast, Christian podcast for women.

13. 

    31 Jan 2025

    Creating Healthy Daily Routines

    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 rel...

14. 

    24 Jan 2025

    Overcoming Scrupulosity: Finding Freedom from Excessive Guilt and Fear

    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 unpredi...

15. 

    23 Jan 2025

    Waiting on God

    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 ...

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    23 Jan 2025

    Feeling Swamped: How to Manage Life and Stay Close to God

    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 ...

17. 

    22 Jan 2025

    Struggling with Motivation? Overcoming Christian Apathy

    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 a...

18. 

    17 Jan 2025

    Walking with God in the ordinary

    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 tr...

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    11 Jan 2025

    Welcome

    Welcome to the first episode of ChapsWife: Helping Military Wives Grow in Christ Through Military Life!In the midst of the unique challenges that come with military life, it can be difficult to stay rooted in your faith. Whether you’re adjusting to a new posting, managing deployments, or navigating family transitions, ChapsWife is here to encourage and equip you with biblical wisdom to thrive spiritually.Join host Sabrina Gilliam, a chaplain’s wife and biblical counselor, as she shares practi...

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