She is Courageous is a podcast designed to help you step out in boldness, pursue your calling, and grow in faith so you can be an authentic follower of Jesus. Through honest conversations, biblical encouragement, and practical wisdom, host Rachel creates space for women to navigate the highs and lows of life, leadership, and ministry—rooted in God’s Word and anchored in His truth. Whether you’re leading in the church, your home, or your everyday life, you’ll be reminded that you are not alone—and you are called for such a time as this.
What Biblical Womanhood Isn’t
In this powerful episode, Rachel breaks down misconceptions about biblical womanhood. She challenges the narrative that equates godliness with silence, submission with invisibility, and leadership with masculinity. Drawing from both Scripture and church history, Rachel affirms that God’s design for women was never inferiority—it was partnership. From the Garden of Eden to the early church, women have been called, commissioned, and empowered. If you’ve ever felt overlooked or disqualified because you’re a woman, this episode will speak life into your calling and ignite your courage to lead with confidence.
When Church Hurts You
Church hurt is real—and it can shake your faith in deep ways. In this episode, we talk honestly about spiritual wounds, the difference between unintentional hurt and abuse, and how Jesus still meets us in the middle of the mess.
For the Woman Who Feels Disqualified
In this honest and personal relaunch episode, Rachel shares why She is Courageous is coming back—and what it means to carry a calling even through discouragement, burnout, and silence.
She opens up about moving to a new city, wrestling with fear, questioning her place in ministry, and the voice of God that wouldn’t let her quit. This is for the woman who feels tired, overlooked, or unsure if she still belongs in the Church.
Season 2 Episode 7 - What Does the Bible Say About Hell
In this episode, we’re talking about hell! If you grew up in the church, maybe you have never really questioned the existence of hell. However, it is becoming a more and more controversial topic and for some Christians, they no longer believe in hell. We’re going to take a look at some of the hardest questions relating to the existence of hell, and compare it to what we know and believe about God. I’ll also talk about how hell relates to evangelism, our history, and the message of the gospel. By the end of this episode, I hope you will not only learn something new, but also be encouraged and inspired to share this message with others, because we can believe in hell and still see God’s love and redemption!
Season 2 Episode 6 - What are Christian Voices Saying?
Tune in to my first podcast episode of 2022: What are Christian Voices Saying? The Christian world is loud with many voices and opinions. At times, it can be hard to decipher where these voices are coming from, and even more importantly, what they believe. As I have searched the internet high and low for answers to tough questions, I’ve learned a lot about the voices behind Christianity. Is every voice trustworthy, and are they rooted in the Bible?
Season 2 Episode 5 - Being a Woman in Ministry
We are at a time in church history where women are more integrated in the ministry than before, but at the same time, it feels like we are decades behind in how women are treated in the church. This episode dives into the topic of women in ministry! We will look at some of the statistics behind women in Christianity, what the Bible says about women in leadership, and some of the challenges of being a woman in the Church today. I’m excited to share this with you and hope this episode leaves you full of HOPE & encouragement!
Season 2 Episode 4 - When We Judge Others
This episode of She is Courageous is raw, real, and relatable about how we all struggle with judgment and judging others. I’m sharing real life stories and examples of my own struggle with finding peace over judgment as it relates to personal relationships, and how we relate to the church. Judgement often comes as a result of feeling hurt or offended by someone. You’re probably familiar with the phrase, “Hurt people hurt people.” But how does this fit in our faith? How do we embody the nature and character of Christ as it relates to how we perceive (and often judge) others? Give this episode a listen to find out. And, don’t forget to subscribe so you get notified the next time an episode drops.
Season 2 Episode 3 - Is Church Tension a Good Thing?
The Church has gone through significant challenges in the last year or two, and it feels more divided than ever. But, if you know the Bible, you know that the Church is instrumental to our faith. What’s causing tension in the church today, and how can we use these things to help bring about positive change where it’s needed? In this episode, we’ll break down some points of tension in the church, where God is, and how we all have an opportunity to be a part of creating a more authentic community of believers that models the character of Christ.
Season 2 Episode 2 - Have We Forgotten Who We Are?
Our greatest mission as believers isn't what we do, it's who we are, and who we represent. Our focus should mirror that of what Paul says in Romans 12: "Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed..." If you love Jesus, focus on being more like him. Live your life as a mirror of his heart and character. Love people, even when it's hard and they don't deserve it. These things speak more about who we are- and more importantly, who Jesus is, than anything else.
Season 2 Episode 1 - She is Courageous is Back!
She is Courageous is back with Season 2! She is Courageous is a podcast designed to help you step out in boldness, pursue your calling and grow in faith so that you can be an authentic follower of Jesus. In this episode, I'll be sharing what to expect and how this podcast has changed since it first launched.
Episode 13 - The Power of Forgiveness
I recently read an article from CBN that shared a study about how forgiveness is one of the best methods to help improve sleep - even more than all of the previous “best methods!” In this episode I’ll discuss how this article impacted me, what the Bible says about forgiveness, and how to exercise more forgiveness in the day-to-day.
Episode 12 - Put the Guilt Away
If you’re anything like me, maybe sometimes when life gets busy you feel like you’re failing at time spent with God. But in this episode, I’m going to share some truths about what really defines a good relationship with God. It’s not as difficult as you may think!
Episode 11 - Love your Frenemies
Have you ever had that “one person” in your life that you love to hate and hate to love? Yeah, I think we’ve all been there. This episode is all about embracing the every day hard situations you may face as you meet and get to know different types of people. God uses difficult people and situations to shape and mold us into His image and propel us towards our calling. I’ll talk about my own experiences as well as give you some simple and practical tips for allowing God to be part of the process and help you overcome those challenges.
Episode 10 - How We Relate to God
As Christians, we all desire to grow close to God and to know him. There are countless examples of God interacting with mankind throughout the Bible. How do we, as modern day believers find the same closeness to God? How do we see God do works in us? What does it look like to seek the Lord? This episode will tackle these questions and provide encouragement for you as you continue to grow in your relationship with God.
Episode 9 - What's Your Pace?
By nature, I love to achieve and succeed in everything I do. Sometimes that can get me trapped in a fast-pace that isn’t healthy for me. In this episode, I’ll be sharing some of my personal battles with juggling too much at one time and what God has done to help me find balance. It’s my hope that through this you will be able to look at your own pace of life and ask the Lord if it’s healthy for you, so that you can go after God and let go of the burdens that are weighing you down!
Episode 8 - False Expectations
Do you ever feel like your life is more difficult than you expected it to be? Yeah, me too. Why is that? In this episode I talk through some of the “false expectations” I’ve been processing through lately, relating to how our Christian life can sometimes look a lot less put together than we may hope. I’ll also help put into perspective what God’s reality for our life looks like, so that we can both walk with some boldness and strength to fight through life’s hard moments.
Episode 7 - Take a Look Around
Every day we encounter people. Do we take time to notice them in a way that allows us to be a light in this world and the hands and feet of Jesus? In this episode, I share how to take the self-centered mindset we all tend to gravitate toward (thanks to our culture!) and turn it outward so that we can see people and love them more fully.
Episode 6 - Unwrapping Mercy
The other day, I was sitting in a meeting when I heard God say, “I need you to have mercy.” From that, I’ve been exploring the topic of mercy. This podcast is my thoughts and observations as I’ve been unwrapping mercy and how it comes to play in daily life and relationships. I don’t have all the answers, so make sure to leave your comments and thoughts as you listen along!
Episode 5 - My 2019 Declaration
This episode is all about having a heart to know God more deeply in the new year. For 2019, my goal is to go after God with all of my heart, and I’ve outlined 3 simple ways to do this. Follow along with the notes below and join me as I choose to put God first.
Episode 4 - When Faith is More Than a Scripted Word
All the time, we see words like “Faith” written out in elegant fonts. It can make it seem like faith is meant to be a beautiful, artistic, and easy. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story that illustrates a season of life where God worked tragedy into an exercise of building my faith. You’ll see that faith isn’t always easy; actually, it can be pretty hard - but the rewards are well worth the struggles!