She Yearns Podcast

What are you chasing that will make your life complete, successful, or maybe even close to perfect? Whether we realize it or not, most of us are looking in all sorts of places for fulfillment. Maybe it's in a relationship, family, a successful career, or an expensive home with a new car. You can acquire all of that, but it only works for a while. The emptiness returns. How do we come to know real satisfaction that is lasting? T... Read more

You take care of practically everything that must get done and you manage to get everyone where they need to be when they need to be there. But when it comes to taking care of yourself you tend to fall short. We are not talking about self-care, but something much deeper--tending to your soul. Don't let this summer go by without utilizing these five tips from Cheri Strange.

How much do you know about the apps on your teen's phone? What do you know about the geolocation tracking ability of these apps? What types of conversations are you having? What is it that you and I need to know today about those devices we carry around and allow those we love to possess? That's what today's episode is all about. We hope you will join in on the conversation.

Studies show that most Americans believe in prayer and pray for those close to them. But what would happen if we really got serious about praying for our husbands and learned how to do it more effectively? That's what Cheri is talking about in this episode of the podcast today.

It's the summer! Yea! We've all been looking forward to it. Now what? How do you and I make sure we embrace all that there is for what it's worth? How do we make the most of every opportunity? Today, Cheri offers 5 of the Best Things that you need to have on your Summer Bucket List.

So you know you need to pray but keeping your focus and staying on track is difficult? Need ideas? Want to share your requests with others? Want to organize your prayers and keep a record or what is going on in your spiritual life? In this episode, Cheri introduces a great app she has discovered that is just what you need.

In this short episode, Cheri takes a quick look at a powerful question we face in everyday life. When things don't go our way or when the days get crazy, who are we going to believe? Stop in. We think you will be encouraged. You are always welcome here.

How can we recognize if you and I are where God wants us to be? Although it may prove different for everyone, the Bible can help bring clarity to this question for every believer. Today, in the She Yearns Podcast, Cheri looks at one example that draws out this question and helps apply it in everyday life.

Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Christianity is reduced to just another religion. Jesus becomes a good teacher or at best, a prophet. The resurrection changed everything. What makes the resurrection of Jesus believable? And how can knowing this make an impact in your daily life? That's what we are talking about in today's episode.

This season often marks the change from one era to another. Last year I released an episode outlining the benefits and importance of celebrating those in your life and sending them into the next thing God has planned for them with a blessing. The episode tells you how and equips you to do it confidently, even if you are not into parties or big gatherings.

Let's face it. Some of us have a love-hate relationship with the kitchen. But it IS a fixture of life, as well as part of how we take care of ourselves and others. We might as well find some better solutions and creative ideas for making the most of our time and energy. This mom of eight is here to offer five tricks of the trade in this episode and hopes you find it helpful and even inspirational.

In this episode, Cheri focuses on five essential elements for developing and sustaining a healthy relationship. It's not exhaustive. And it's not clinical. Just a good, sound voice of experience speaking from a biblical worldview.

Did you know you and I are much more concerned about what people think about the external factors of life--our appearance, our wealth, and success? And we are much more susceptible to outside criticism while at the same time less able to receive it. In general, if we were to represent cultural norms, we play the victim rather than take responsibility and grow in character. But did you also realize God made us for more? And the onl... Read more

Jesus calls His disciples to pray with no doubting and when they did they could even tell a mountain to be thrown into the sea and it would have to obey. James tells us that the prayers of a person who doubts render them completely worthless. We seem to be people who ride the fence on trusting God and hold tightly to uncertainty. How do we move beyond doubt and possess a believing faith? This episode offers four strategies for over... Read more

With a family of TEN, the most asked question by women is about laundry. How in the world do you get all that laundry done? Well, it has taken a while to get a handle on the chaos but today I can offer some tried and true tips for making the task easier yet making the most of the experience. This episode is completely practical and hopes to help all of us learn from each other.

Sometimes you and I need to be reminded that God has a purpose for our lives. It's not that we need to dig deeper within to make something of ourselves. There is truly a higher calling to be a part of His Plan and His purposes. This episode is meant to inspire and encourage.

Everyone knows the feeling of getting an ice cream cone, taking two licks, and watching it fall off the cone onto the pavement. Your heart sinks while you stand there looking at an empty cone, wishing things had turned out differently. Maybe this has not been your experience - but you are familiar with disappointment. REAL LIFE disappointment. The kind that causes you to doubt and question if God is there, if He is listening, or if... Read more

"Every organization is perfectly designed to get the results it's producing." That's what they say in the corporate world. The same might be said for relationships. Our results often stem from how we approach them. Do we keep people at arm's length? Do we make them feel important or small? All of this carries into our relationship with God. The bottom line is this: the God who is LOVE wants nothing less than for... Read more

Is yours a faith that can move mountains? Would you like to have a better understanding of how to make your faith work? It's not for the faint of heart. Or the cowardly. But there is nothing to be afraid of because the Word of God is clear. God's desire for your life is that it bears much fruit. Fruit that will last. But where does faith end and works begin? Or do they intersect? What's the deal? In this episode, Cheri ... Read more