Episodes

Do you struggle with feeling like you're not enough? Are you tired of comparing yourself to others and always coming up short? Does shame whisper that your past, your failures, or your struggles disqualify you from being loved by God? If you've ever wondered "why do I feel like I'm not good enough" or searched for Christian help for overcoming shame, this episode is for you. Today we look at the woman at the well in John 4 - a woman who was hiding in shame, coming to draw water alone at noon s...

Do you wake up to the same negative thoughts every morning? Thoughts like "I'm not enough," "This will never change," or "I'm too broken"? You're not alone, and those thought patterns aren't permanent. In this episode, we explore the story of the woman who bled for 12 years - a woman whose thought patterns ran deep from isolation, suffering, and disappointment. We'll see how one desperate touch changed everything, and how Jesus rewrites our thought patterns with His truth. In This Episode, You...

Are you in the middle of a broken dream right now? Wondering if God sees you, if healing will ever come, or if you'll survive this pain? In this episode, discover how God meets you exactly where you are—in the pacing, the tears, the unanswered questions. Learn how your brain creates thought ruts during grief and how God's Word can create new pathways to peace. Your broken places might be exactly where God's light will shine brightest. What You'll Discover in This Episode: If You're Living with...

Have you ever been told you're "too emotional"? Do you feel unseen, unheard, or unnoticed in your relationships? If you've spent years thinking about your emotions instead of actually feeling them, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Peace and His Presence Podcast, I share my personal story of being told "you will always fail in life because you're too emotional" and how that painful wound led me to spend years stuck in my head, analyzing my emotions instead of processing them. Dis...

Are your thoughts spiraling with worry and anxious “what ifs”? In this episode of Peace in His Presence, we pray through Psalm 46:10 — “Be still and know that I am God” — and discover how God’s peace can calm anxious hearts and bring rest when life feels uncertain. This episode prepares us for the Be Still Series with a simple yet powerful prayer for when your heart feels anxious. You’ll hear how learning to “be still” in God’s presence helps stop anxious thought spirals, quiet your restless he...

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 do you do when fear hijacks your body at 1 AM, trying to control something happening 4,000 miles away? In this episode, I share my raw, honest story of the night I tried to manage my son's flight delay from Iowa - and what it taught me about breaking free from the anxiety p...

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 Matthew as he heads to his senior year of college, and offers three practical tools to help you navigate the beautiful, painful journey of letting go with love. What You'll Learn: ✨ Why being a "50-50 mom" is actually perfect (and gives you permission to stop trying to be perf...

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 after the storm passes, but right in the middle of it..." In this episode, author and certified Christian life coach Michelle Diercks shares the life-changing difference between external control and internal safety. Through a powerful story from her days as a 19-year-old cam...

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 biblical truths about breaking free from worry patterns. Through personal stories, scripture insights, and practical tools, Michelle explains how our brains create "worry ruts" and—most importantly—how God's Word provides the pathway to renewing our minds. Discover how neuropl...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...