Episodes
Sept. 12, 2025
When Worry Takes Over: Breaking the Anxiety Spiral
In a world of constant uncertainty and overwhelming news cycles, it's no wonder anxiety feels like it's taking over. Many of us find our worry spirals spinning completely out of control, leaving us exhausted and afraid. What ...
Aug. 20, 2025
Mama, When You Can't Hold Them in Your Arms, Hold Them in Your Prayers
Does your mama heart ache when your child leaves? You're not alone. If you've ever watched your child drive away and felt your heart break a little, this episode is for you. Michelle shares her tender goodbye with her son Mat...
Aug. 13, 2025
Finding Rest For Your Soul In the Middle of the Storm.
Are you exhausted from trying to control the storms in your life? Searching for rest that seems impossible to find when everything feels chaotic? In this episode, you'll discover how to find genuine rest for your soul - not a...
July 12, 2025
Hope for When You Can't Fix What Feels Broken
Episode [X]: Hope for When You Can't Fix What Feels Broken Show Notes Episode Summary Has your heart ever felt so broken that you didn't know how you were going to move forward? In this deeply personal episode, Michelle share...
May 17, 2025
When Worry Won't Stop: How God Renews Your Mind
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of worry that seems impossible to break? In this episode of the Peace in His Presence podcast, Michelle Diercks shares her personal journey with anxious thoughts and reveals powerful bib...
May 6, 2025
Choosing Silence, Finding Strength: When God Fights Our Battles
Episode Summary In this powerful episode of the Peace in His Presence podcast, Michelle Dericks explores how choosing strategic silence can become a source of strength when facing false accusations and shame. Drawing from her personal experience with...
April 29, 2025
Finding Peace in the Unknown: How God Helps Us in Uncertainty
Finding Peace in the Unknown: How God Helps Us in Uncertainty Episode Notes: In this transformative episode, Michelle Diercks explores how we can discover deep, lasting peace even during life's most uncertain seasons through understanding the powerful...
April 17, 2025
Good Friday Reflection: It is Finished!
Good Friday Reflection: "It Is Finished" In this special Good Friday episode, Michelle invites listeners to reflect on Jesus's sacrifice on the cross and the profound meaning behind His final words, "It is finished." Episode Highlights: ...
April 16, 2025
Holy Week Reflection: Jesus in the Garden
Holy Week Reflection: Jesus in the Garden Episode Overview In this special Holy Week episode, Michelle Dericks offers a powerful reflection on Jesus's time in the Garden of Gethsemane. Through scripture and personal insights, Michelle helps listeners...
Feb. 21, 2025
Unshakeable Hope: When Relationships Are Difficult
Episode Summary: Michelle Diercks shares personal insights and biblical wisdom about handling difficult relationships and overcoming bitterness. She discusses lessons learned from Dr. Edie Wadsworth's life mentoring program and her journey...
Feb. 11, 2025
Unshakeable Hope When Life Feels Uncertain
Show Notes: In this episode: - Middle-of-the-night worries and uncertainty in life's transitions - Michelle shares her journey through Troy's health challenges - Reading from "Promised Hope" about finding refuge in God's promises - Introduction to...
Feb. 3, 2025
Finding Unshakeable Hope: When Your Mind Needs Peace and Your Heart Needs Rest
Are you struggling with the darkness and heaviness of winter? Does your mind feel as gray as the winter sky? In this special bonus episode, Michelle shares powerful insights about transforming our thoughts and finding joy even in challenging seasons....
Jan. 20, 2025
Promised Hope Series: The Lord is Your Rock
Episode Overview: Guest host Sharla Fritz interviews Michelle about Chapter 4 of her new book "Promised Hope," exploring the concept of God as our rock in times of uncertainty. Notable Quotes: - "Even though my world felt shaken, I knew God could see...
Jan. 12, 2025
Special Announcement And Invitation From Michelle
Welcome friends! What an incredible week it's been with the launch of Your responses through messages, texts, and calls have filled my heart with such gratitude. In today's episode, I share something that has transformed my life in beautiful and...
Jan. 5, 2025
Promised Hope Series: Yahweh Rapha, the Lord is our Healer
In this special episode of the Promise to Hope series, host Michelle welcomes guest interviewer Faith Doerr to explore the powerful name of God, Yahweh Rapha - The Lord Our Healer. Key Points Discussed: Introduction to Yahweh Rapha, meaning "The Lord...
Dec. 8, 2024
Advent Reflections: Whispers of Hope From Elizabeth's Story
Join authors Michelle Diercks and Pastor Andrew Jones for a special Advent series that weaves together themes from their upcoming books from Concordia Publishing House. Michelle explores how God's promises bring peace in all circumstances in "Promised...
Dec. 1, 2024
Advent Reflections: Whispers of Hope from Mary's Story
Join authors Michelle Diercks and Pastor Andrew Jones for a special Advent series that weaves together themes from their upcoming books from Concordia Publishing House. Michelle explores how God's promises bring peace in all circumstances in "Promised...
Nov. 14, 2024
Promised Hope Series: The Great I Am
In this powerful episode of Peace in His Presence, guest host Deb Burma interviews Michelle Diericks about her upcoming book "Promised Hope" (releasing January 7th). They dive deep into one of the most significant names of God - Yahweh - and explore...
Nov. 1, 2024
Promised Hope Series: Finding Peace in Adonai's Faithfulness
In this heartwarming episode, Michelle is joined by her sons Jacob and Matthew, to discuss the first chapter of her upcoming book "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" (releasing January 7th). Together, they unpack the powerful names...
Oct. 28, 2024
Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Grace
Join Michelle as she sits down with Martha Van Buskirk, author of the newly book "Transcribed Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Grace." From her fascinating journey from Washington DC politics to becoming a pastor's wife, Martha shares how God taught her...
Oct. 14, 2024
Unveiling Peace: A Conversation with Lindsay Hausch About Contentment through God's Word
This podcast episode celebrates the launch of Lindsey Hausch's new book, 'The Secret of Being Content: A Journey through Philippians.' The episode features a discussion of chapter seven of the book, which focuses on anxiety as the opposite of...
Sept. 29, 2024
A Conversation About Baptism with Flame
Michelle welcomes Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning hip-hop artist Flame for an in-depth discussion on Baptism. Michelle has received many questions about Baptism over the past couple of years from people of various backgrounds. She wanted to...
Sept. 16, 2024
Singing the Psalms: Embracing God's Promises
In this heartfelt episode of the Peace in His Presence podcast, host Michelle warmly welcomes special guests, The Seasoned Mamas to celebrate the upcoming release of Deb’s new book 'Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace,'...