Living By God’s Design is a podcast for Christian women who love God and faithfully show up in their lives, yet feel stretched, disconnected, or unsure of their direction in this season.
Each episode helps you rediscover clarity in who you are, reconnect with your God-given identity, and realign your life with what matters most so you can move forward with confidence, peace, and intention.
Send us a message—we’d love to support you in this season What is your life really built on? In this episode, we begin our journey through Aligned with Day 1: God as the Foundation. We’re talking about what happens when God becomes more than a part of your life and truly becomes the Source of it. You’ll discover how striving, control, and self-reliance can quietly pull you out of alignment, and why returning to God can bring greater peace, clarity, and purpose to your life. If you’ve been car...
23 Jul 2026
Come Out of Hiding
Send us a message—we’d love to support you in this season This episode is a call to come out of hiding and stop burying what God placed inside of you. Through the reminder of the parable of the talents, Rena encourages you to steward your gifts, challenge the beliefs keeping you small, and stop letting fear, insecurity, comparison, or people’s opinions hold you back. There is treasure in you — your gifts, your creativity, your wisdom, your voice, and your story — and it was never meant to sta...
26 Jun 2026
Clarity Comes When You Get in Motion
Send us a message—we’d love to support you in this season In this episode, I’m reflecting on one year of podcasting and the life lessons this journey has taught me about courage, consistency, discipline, purpose, and trusting God as you move forward. We want to wait for the full roadmap before we begin, but clarity often comes after we take the first step. As I share what I’ve learned from showing up, doing unfamiliar things, and continuing to move even when I didn’t have it all figured out,...
28 May 2026
Busy...But Not Fruitful
Send us a message—we’d love to support you in this season Have you been busy nonstop… yet still feel like you’re not truly moving forward? In this episode, we’re talking about distractions, overwhelm, and the hidden ways busyness can quietly keep you disconnected from what matters most. Learn how to identify what’s pulling your attention away from your purpose, reclaim your focus, and begin living with greater intention and alignment. Because it’s possible to be busy… but not fruitful. Ready ...
23 Apr 2026
Getting Out of Your Head and Back Into Alignment
Send us a message—we’d love to support you in this season If you’ve been stuck in your head - overthinking, replaying situations, or trying to figure everything out on your own, this episode is for you. Spending too much time in your thoughts can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected. But you were never meant to navigate life alone or carry everything in your mind. In this episode, we talk about how to break free from overthinking, reconnect with God and others, and shift y...
26 Mar 2026
When You Make Space, God Reveals the Next Step
Send us a message—we’d love to support you in this season If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unclear about your next step… this episode is for you. Sometimes the problem isn’t that you need to do more - it’s that you need to pause long enough to hear God clearly. In this episode, I share a personal story from a season that changed everything for me and how slowing down created the space I needed for clarity, direction, and peace. You’ll learn how busyness can keep you disconnected,...
26 Feb 2026
How to Get Unstuck When You Feel Stuck
Send a text Feeling stuck can be frustrating, confusing, and discouraging, but it may also be a signal that something in your life needs realignment. In this episode, we explore why people feel stuck, how misalignment and lack of clarity keep you from moving forward, and the practical and spiritual steps that help you regain direction. Learn how to seek God for guidance, release the need for external answers, and take courageous steps toward lasting transformation. Connect with Rena: 💻 Websit...
22 Jan 2026
Designing a Life That Works
Send us a text In this final episode of the Lasting Transformation mini series, we bring everything together. We recap the foundational steps: awareness and assessment, spiritual connection, shifting your mindset, and illuminating your aligned path, then we move into the final phase: designing a clear roadmap and executing with confidence and consistency. You’ll learn how to: Turn clarity into a practical, purpose-aligned planIdentify what needs to change to move your life forwardFocus on the...
25 Dec 2025
Aligned Living: Turning Purpose Into Daily Direction
Send us a text In this episode, we walk you through step three of the lasting transformation journey: illuminating your aligned path. You’ll learn how to gain clarity on your purpose and begin living with greater direction and intention. Connect with Rena: 💻 Website: purposealignedliving.com 📩 Join my email list for encouragement and resources 📱 Follow on Instagram: @livingbygodsdesign 🎧 Subscribe to the Living by God’s Design podcast Support the show Be courageous and keep shining!
27 Nov 2025
Shifting Your Mindset: Step Two to Lasting Transformation
Send us a text In this episode, Rena shares the second step to lasting transformation — shifting your mindset. Awareness is the first step, but lasting change begins when you renew your mind and release beliefs that keep you stuck. Learn how to identify limiting beliefs, align your thoughts with truth, and adopt a mindset that supports your growth, faith, and purpose. 💛 Mentioned in this episode: Episode 3: Rewiring Your Brain for BreakthroughEpisode 4: Reclaiming Your Life: The P...
23 Oct 2025
Where Do I Start? The First Step to Lasting Transformation
Send us a text Are you ready to live with greater clarity, peace, and purpose, but not sure where to begin? In this episode, I break down the very first step to living a purpose-aligned, fulfilled life: honestly assessing where you are right now. I also share a practical tool, my Fulfillment Assessment, to help you evaluate your current level of fulfillment and pause to reflect on what a fulfilling life would look like for you. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: ✨ Download the Fulfillment Ass...
25 Sept 2025
How to Make Better Decisions Without Burning Out
Send us a text Transformation starts with a decision, and the quality of our decisions depends on alignment. In this episode, we unpack how irritation can be an invitation to grow, how clarity comes from motion, and why alignment with God’s will, our values, and our intentions leads to better, more fulfilling choices. Learn how to move beyond overthinking, embrace holistic alignment, and make decisions that reflect who you are becoming. If you’ve struggled with indecision, misalignment, or th...
28 Aug 2025
Faith and Feelings: Emotional Wellness in a Christian’s Life
Send us a text Too often, Christians hide their pain behind a smile — as if anger, sadness, or frustration somehow cancel out faith. But the truth is: emotions and faith can coexist. In this episode, we’re unpacking how emotional intelligence plays a vital role in your spiritual and personal growth. We’ll talk about: How burying emotions can impact your well-being6 key traits of emotional health you can begin cultivating todayA powerful tool to help you process difficult emotions in a healthy...
31 Jul 2025
When It’s Too Much—But God Is Still Enough
Send us a text Have you ever felt completely maxed out—overwhelmed by life and asking, “Why me?” Whether you’re exhausted or barely holding on, this message will remind you that you’re not alone. God sees you, He hears you, and His grace is still enough. If this episode encourages you, please share it with a friend who could also benefit from hearing it. You never know who’s quietly struggling. Support the show Be courageous and keep shining!
26 Jun 2025
The Mental Shift That Weakens Fear
Send us a text In this episode, I delve deeply into the topic of fear—how it manifests, why it holds us back, and what to do about it. I share personal insights and practical strategies that have helped me take action, even when I didn’t feel ready. We’ll also explore a key question: Why does waiting for fear to go away almost never work? If fear has been holding you back, this conversation might be the motivation you need. Support the show Be courageous and keep shining!
5 Jun 2025
Reclaiming Your Life: The Path to Healing
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the importance of healing from your past to transform your future. Unresolved trauma can impact your mental, emotional, and physical health, but healing promotes well-being and allows you to access more of your self-esteem. Join me as I discuss the journey of healing. Visit my website to join my email community and receive monthly newsletters full of inspiration and simple, actionable strategies. Support the show Be courageous and keep shining!
18 Apr 2025
Rewiring Your Brain for Breakthrough
Send us a text This episode lays the foundation for future conversations around mindset and transformation. We dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience, exploring how our brains work, why we think and act the way we do, and how that all ties into how we live our lives. By understanding how the brain works, we see why renewing our minds is a game-changer for real, lasting transformation. Support the show Be courageous and keep shining!
17 Apr 2025
Why You're Not Getting Ahead and How To Change That
In this episode, we explore the reasons why many Christians are living unfulfilled lives and not shining as the light they are called to be. We address the challenges that believers face when trying to live as a double agent. We emphasize the importance of prioritizing God and His Kingdom, as well as the consequences of not being fully committed to His will, plan, and purpose. Join my email list to stay connected! Thanks for listening and keep shining! Support the show
8 Apr 2025
The Truth Behind Aligned Living
Holistic alignment focuses on achieving balance in both spiritual and practical aspects of life. Vertical alignment centers on cultivating a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, while horizontal alignment addresses the various life domains such as relationships, career, and finances. Striving for harmony in these areas can lead to greater satisfaction and a more fulfilling life. In this episode, I explore the concept of misalignment, the importance of taking personal responsibility,...
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