Anchored Nurse Podcast
Hope. Faith. Nursing. Real Conversations. Are you a nurse navigating the storms of healthcare while trying to stay grounded in your faith? You're not alone—and you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Anchored Nurse, a faith-based podcast for Christian nurses who long to serve with purpose, lead with compassion, and stay anchored in Christ. Hosted by Paula and Melinda, two nurses with hearts for ministry and decades of experience in bedside care and education, this podcast brings honest conversations, biblical encouragement, real-life stories, and hope for weary souls. Each weekly episode features: ✔️ Thoughtful reflections on the emotional and spiritual realities of nursing ✔️ Deep dives into Scripture and biblical characters that relate to our calling ✔️ Encouraging discussions around topics like burnout, ethical dilemmas, mentoring, and more ✔️ Christian nursing journal articles that connect faith with practice ✔️ Prayer, reflection questions, and truth you can hold onto 🔔 New episodes every Tuesday 🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen 📖 Rooted in Hebrews 6:19 – “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast…” (NKJV)
Episodes
Theme Verse: Isaiah 6:8 — “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us? Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’”
In this episode of The Anchored Nurse Podcast, Paula and Melinda explore what it means to answer God’s call in the field of nursing. From the bedside to the classroom, they reflect on how every act of care becomes a response to His sending — offering our hands, hearts, and skills as living sacrifices. Through Scrip...
In this episode of The Anchored Nurse Podcast, Paula and Melinda explore the Fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5 and how they come alive in nursing practice. Through Scripture, real-life stories, and insights from the Journal of Christian Nursing, they share how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can transform both our care and our character. You’ll also hear r...
In this episode of The Anchored Nurse Podcast, hosts Paula and Melinda explore the surprising and powerful role of laughter in healthcare. From Proverbs 17:22’s reminder that “a cheerful heart is good medicine” to modern neuroscience confirming laughter’s effect on stress, bonding, and resilience, you’ll hear how faith and science beautifully align.
Through Scripture, research, and real nursing stories, Paula and Melin...
In this episode of The Anchored Nurse, Paula and Melinda dive into the importance of mentorship in nursing and the legacy it creates. They share biblical insight, personal experiences, and practical wisdom on how guiding others shapes both careers and faith. Together, they explore how Christ-centered mentorship strengthens the next generation of nurses and leaves an eternal impact. Tune in for encouragement to embrac...
🩺✨ Every patient is made in the image of God!
In Episode 7, we explore the surprising wonders of the human body and how understanding God’s amazing creation helps us love and care for every patient with compassion. Tune in for Scripture, stories, and encouragement to care with awe and purpose.
Listen now! 🎧 #AnchoredNurse #GodsCreation #NurseLife #FaithAndNursing
Nurses face daily battles—stress, burnout, and moral challenges. In this episode, Paula and Melinda show how to put on the full Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–18) to protect your heart, mind, and soul. Through Scripture, stories, and reflection, discover practical ways to stand firm, serve with courage, and keep hope anchored in Christ—even on the toughest shifts.
We all make mistakes—but what happens next matters most. 💜 In this episode, Paula and Melinda dive into the story of Peter’s denial and restoration (Luke 22 & John 21) and explore how God meets us in failure with grace, not condemnation.
💉 Hear real stories of nursing mistakes that became moments of growth.
📖 Scriptures that remind us: humility leads to restoration.
📝 Reflection questions to help you walk in free...
In this deeply moving episode of The Anchored Nurse, Paula and Melinda explore what it means to truly see patients as Christ does—through eyes of compassion, not judgment. Anchored in the story of the Woman at the Well (John 4:1–30, NKJV) and supported by insights from John MacArthur's commentary, they reflect on how dignity, presence, and spiritual care can transform every patient interaction.
You’ll he...
In this powerful and faith-filled episode of The Anchored Nurse, Paula and Melinda explore what it means to carry hope for someone else when they can’t carry it for themselves.
Melinda shares a gripping real-life story of performing CPR on a stranger —a moment where hope was absent, but God showed up. Through raw reflection and spiritual insight, the hosts explore how nurses often serve as vessels of “borrowe...
In this premiere episode, co-hosts Paula and Melinda introduce themselves, their hearts for nursing, and the vision behind The Anchored Nurse podcast. This episode dives into the powerful metaphor of being anchored in Christ amid the emotional, spiritual, and physical demands of the nursing profession.
Drawing inspiration from the key verse Hebrews 6:19 —
“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sur...
In this raw and heartfelt episode, Paula and Melinda open up about the painful reality of nursing burnout—what it feels like, what causes it, and how faith can make all the difference when exhaustion sets in
With honesty and compassion, the hosts discuss the emotional and spiritual toll that constant caregiving can take—especially when working short-staffed, witnessing suffering, or pouring from an empty cup. They expl...
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