Equipping Godly Women Podcast
Welcome to the Equipping Godly Women Podcast, the show for busy Christian moms trying to love Jesus, keep their marriage alive, raise decent humans, manage the chaos, and make a real difference… without losing their ever-loving mind in the process.
Hosted by bestselling author Brittany Ann, each episode tackles the hard, messy, oh-good-grief-what-now parts of life we all deal with (but rarely admit) with biblical wisdom, spot-on insights, and practical tips that’ll make you say, “Yes!! That explains so much!”
If you’re looking for something smart, relatable, fun, faith-filled, and actually helpful… pull up a chair. You’ve found your people.
Equipping Godly Women Podcast
How to Keep Going When Life Keeps Knocking You Down - with Charaia Rush
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Ever feel like you're trying so hard to be a good Christian wife and mom, but life keeps getting in the way? Another bill. Another sickness. Another thing that knocks you completely off track. You get up, dust yourself off, try again and then life hits you with something else.
In this conversation with Charaia Rush (author of The Myth of Bouncing Back), we're talking about how to keep going when life keeps knocking you down, why "bouncing back" isn't the goal, and what to do when you're running on empty with nothing left to give.
Charaia shares why we need to dethrone the idol of ease (suffering isn't unnatural; it's part of the journey), how to know when you're choosing hard because God called you vs. trying to control the outcome, and why sometimes God hides things from us even when we're doing everything right (just like He did with the disciples).
We talk about setting realistic expectations when you have big dreams and a toddler climbing on your head, why it's okay to say "this is hard AND they're a blessing" (you don't have to invalidate your struggle), and how to discern when to take action versus when to surrender the outcome and just wait.
This episode is for you if:
• Life keeps hitting you with one thing after another
• You're trying so hard but nothing seems to work
• You don't know whether to keep going or quit
• You're exhausted from getting knocked down repeatedly
• God gave you dreams but you have no idea HOW to make them happen
• You're running on fumes and wondering if you're even on the right path
• You need permission to admit something is hard without feeling guilty
Charaia gives honest, grace-filled guidance on choosing your hard, listening to your body's signals about when to take action, and why "again" isn't a curse word; it's a blessing because it means God keeps showing up every single time.
A note: This conversation goes deep. We tackle questions about discernment, control, and waiting that don't have easy answers. Pause as you listen. Pray through the questions. Ask God to search your heart about what you're trying to control versus what He's calling you to. That's where the real fruit is.
Remember: You are blessed with again. Every time you have to get back up, God shows up with you.
📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED:
Charaia's book: "The Myth of Bouncing Back" https://amzn.to/3Q6ZwuE (affiliate)
🔗 CONNECT WITH CHARAIA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CharaiaRush