Wonderfully Made

Wonderfully Made

Step into your God-given identity, know your value and live the life you were made for. Join Allie Marie Smith for inspiring conversations with women of faith about mental health, body image, wellness, relationships, intentional living, intuitive eating and so much more. Receive practical wisdom and encouragement to help you thrive and live a wholehearted life of freedom and purpose. Our culture is constantly bombarding us with lies and pressure to be more, do more, and hustle for our worth. We are here to be that voice of truth that comes alongside you on your journey, reminding you that you are not alone. You are loved just as you are. The world needs you as God made you to be, not as what our culture tells you to be in order to be worthy. If you want to grow spiritually and flourish in your life, this is the podcast for you! Whatever your beliefs or questions about God —you are welcome here. Through our inspiring conversations, you will be empowered to have agency over your life and seek God as you pursue spiritual, mental, and physical wellness. We have seen that self-esteem often falls short on its own. However, believing you are loved and enough in Christ has the power to set you free. Consider us your friends, here to remind you of your God-given worth and that no matter what you are going through, Jesus is with you and loves you more than you can imagine. No matter what your story or current struggles, healing and transformation is possible for you. Step confidently in the direction of wholeness, healing, and love as you quiet the voices of the world and tune it to the wisdom of the God who knows you intimately and loves you perfectly. God made you intentionally for a unique purpose and His eternal plan for you is better than you could ever hope. We believe when a girl or a woman knows her true value it changes everything. We are here to empower you to become the woman God created you to be through a life-changing relationship with Christ. The conversations we share will give you hope that you can overcome challenges, whether it be an eating disorder, depression or anxiety, and make peace with your body, create fulfilling relationships and live a passionate life of purpose and significance. We want to help you create a life with God you can’t wait to wake up to each morning. You are a woman of influence with the ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of the people God has put around you. You have been lovingly and wonderfully made and made for this time and place in history. Hear from women like Sadie Robertson Huff, Bethany Hamilton, Morgan Harper Nichols, Ellie Holcomb, Jamie Grace, Sheila Walsh, Joni Eareckson Tada and so many more as they inspire you to live with confidence, faith and courage. This podcast is for girls and women and is produced by Wonderfully Made®, a 501(c)3 non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to helping young women and the women who love them know their value and live spiritually, mentally and emotionally healthy lives. Our theme verse is from Psalm 139:14: “I praise you because you are fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” To be fearfully and wonderfully made means that you have immense worth and dignity because God created you. You have been made with love and wonder and God is worthy of your praise. Connect with us at wonderfullymade.org. We’d love to hear from you! Please subscribe and leave a positive rating and review if this podcast encourages you. Each guest’s views are her own and are not always reflective of our organization.

Episodes

April 23, 2024 29 mins

In this episode, Allie Marie Smith introduces the community and encourages listeners to join. She then welcomes Colleen Blake Miller, a registered psychotherapist, to discuss cultivating confidence. Colleen defines confidence as knowing who you are and not allowing external factors to diminish that. They explore the difference between self-confidence and confidence in God, emphasizing that both are important. Colleen s...

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Are you tired of being tired? Exhausted? Burt-out? Worn-out? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, Allie Marie Smith talks with our friend Jess Connolly about cultivating a lifestyle of sustainable rest. Jess is a bestselling author, speaker and we’re talking about her new book “Tired of Being Tired:  Receive God’s Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion (Practical, Simple Tools to Help You Fight the Fa...

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Are you trying to find your calling or experiencing fear or uncertainty on how to pursue it? Bestselling author, teacher and entrepreneur Erin Weidemann joins us to talk about putting fear aside and bravely stepping into our God-given callings. Erin shares her journey from classroom teacher to co-founder of a mutli-million dollar publishing company called Bible Belles. This conversation will help you believe that God c...

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In this conversation, Allie Mare Smith interviews Stasi Eldredge, bestselling author of the book “Captivating” which has sold over three million copies. If you are unsure what you believe about God, faith, spirituality or Jesus we encourage you to listen with an open heart as you discover the radical love of Jesus that can transform your life. 

Stasi shares her powerful story of how Jesus saved her life fr...

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Do you experience body shame and find yourself consumed by negative thoughts about your appearance? If so, this episode is for you. Author and Body Image Coach Heather Creekmore joins us to talk about cultivating a positive body image with God's help. She talks about the prevalent issue of body dissatisfaction and the impact of societal pressures. Heather shares her personal journey with body image issues and how she f...

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Do you ever imagine what your life could be like if you didn’t drink? Is your relationship with alcohol chaotic or disordered and negatively affecting your mental, physical and emotional health? Allie Marie Smith and Irene Rollins share why they have chosen sobriety despite the cultural pressure to drink and share the positive benefits they have experienced because of their decision. They talk about how sobriety is not...

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In this episode, Allie Marie Smith interviews Irene Rollins about recovery and overcoming alcohol addiction. Irene shares her personal journey of addiction, from the early introduction of alcohol in her teens to the slippery slope of dependency. She emphasizes the destruction alcoholism can have on one’s personal life and how it can cause severe physical and emotional consequences. Irene also discusses the role of chil...

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Are you or someone you love struggling with disordered eating? You are not alone. In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Chrissy Kirkman give hope to the girls and women battling  eating disorders. They discuss the different types of eating disorders and share Chrissy's personal journey of recovery. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the need for help and offer encouragement to those struggling with eating di...

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Bonnie Nichols, Certified Life Coach, and Wonderfully Made team member joins Allie to discuss managing emotions and acknowledging and processing them. Bonnie shares a four-step system for managing emotions: face it, examine it, take action, and remove it. They also address the message girls and women often receive about their feelings and the consequences of stuffing emotions. The conversation concludes with encouragem...

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In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith and Wonderfully Made team member Bonnie Nichols discuss the importance of mental and spiritual well-being. They give updates on our new teaching series and online community. This conversation focuses on Bonnie's “Wholehearted” philosophy and managing stress, including the importance of sleep and movement. They provide practical tips for managing stress and encourage you to prioritize your wel...

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In this conversation, Allie Marie Smith interviews Robin Long about her book 'Well to the Core'. They discuss various chapters from the book, including reframing mindset, the importance of movement, embracing play, the impact of unplugging technology, and the significance of rest.

 

  • Reframing our mindset is critical before pursuing better health and we...

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You deserve to feel good — not just in your body, but in your whole being. Learn how to reclaim your health, fitness, and body in a journey toward holistic health. In our conversation with Pilates Instructor and author Robin Long we talk about:

  • A new perspective on wellness and fitness that aligns more with God’s design.

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Be the first to hear about our new online gathering place and get our founder’s price. We’ve built something special that will allow our whole community to connect and help you experience lasting transformation this year. Learn all about it and how it can help you experience vibrant spiritual and mental wellness. Allie, Christie, and Bonnie share one principle that has allowed them to experience lasting transformation ...

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Sheila Walsh, bestselling author, Bible teacher, and television host knows what it is like to come undone and feel utterly hopeless. She shares her story of how as a TV co-host who appeared to have it together, she found herself in the psychiatric hospital no longer wanting to live. Sheila shares how her breakdown was a part of God’s great rescue plan and offers a profound message of hope for girls and women who want to let go. She...

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Do you struggle with feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy? Shame will tell you that there is something fundamentally wrong with you and that you’ll never be good enough. It is a pervading experience many women face in today’s culture, but God did not create us to live this way and you can break free from it. Join your co-hosts Allie Marie Smith and Christie Myers for a conversation as friends about how we can break free from sha...

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Our culture encourages instant gratification, promoting must-have brands, conveniences, and luxuries, but dissatisfaction often results. True, lasting contentment cannot be found in worldly things. Jesus wants our hearts to overflow with joy, and he offers it freely.

Do you crave more joy in your life? With God anything is possible and that includes living a life of abundant joy! Our guest today, Lydia McL...

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Purpose, prayer and obedience — three very important things we will be exploring on today's episode with our guest Stephanie Bright. Stephanie is on a mission to help women experience the love and power of Jesus in the everyday moments of their lives and is the Founder of the ministry Christian Girls Pop where she shares about the Word of God and His transforming love on college campuses. 

 

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You are stronger and smarter than you know and have been created for such a time as this to live a life of purpose and lasting significance. Join us for part two of our conversation with Michele Weslander Quaid, a renowned government and technology leader, entrepreneur, coach, author and speaker. We talk with Michele about:

- The difference between having faith and being religious
- How to have grit and persevere thro...

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You have everything you need to live your purpose, achieve your dreams, and step into your full God-given potential. Join us as we talk with Michele Weslander Quaid, a renowned government and technology leader, entrepreneur, coach, author, and speaker. Michele’s journey of beating the odds and overcoming challenges will inspire you to live fearlessly, chase your dreams, and live the amazing life you’ve been created for...

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Many Christians question whether anxiety is a sin and wonder why it often persists despite prayer and faith. Today’s guest helps us understand anxiety as a natural, biological emotion that can help free us from shame and stigmas and help us move forward and receive help. Dr. Amanda Porter is an author, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and anxiety sufferer who has lived at the intersection of mental health and faith for many years. A...

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