Speak Daughter Podcast

Ep. 4 - On the Good Path..but Distracted

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503455/open_sms] How do you know you’re still on The Good Path when distractions keep getting louder? In this honest and deeply personal episode, I’m sharing what God has been teaching me in real time about focus, ambition, business, pregnancy, ministry — and the tension of feeling pulled in multiple directions at once. As a small business owner, mom of (almost) four, and woman called to ministry, I know what it feels like to want growth, provision, impact… and still sense God asking you to pull back and realign. What happens when good things start competing with God things? What do you do when ambition and calling collide? In prayer, I saw a picture: An arrow aimed at two targets. And I heard clearly: “One arrow cannot hit two targets at the same time.” This episode is about that revelation — and what to do when you feel distracted, behind, pressured, or unsure if you’re even aiming at the right thing. Inside this conversation, we talk about: * Why distractions often get louder when you’re on the right path * How the enemy uses good desires to create misalignment * The tension of being “pulled back” like an arrow before release * Why ministry (or your primary calling) must remain first * Proverbs 3:5–6 and what it truly means to submit everything * Three practical steps to refocus when you feel off target If you’ve been: • Comparing your progress • Feeling behind in business • Wrestling with ambition • Navigating a season of pause • Or simply wondering, “Am I doing what God actually wants me to do?” This episode is for you. Distractions will come. But a split arrow is ineffective. The Good Path requires focus, surrender, and trust — especially in seasons of tension. I pray this conversation helps you realign, refocus, and remember that God is the One pulling the bow — and His aim never misses. If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend who might be feeling off target. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review so more women walking The Good Path can find this space. See you in the next episode. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and subscribe so you never miss a moment of truth and encouragement from God’s Word. 📖 Follow me on Instagram: [@mrsdupuch] 🎧 Listen to more episodes: [https://youtube.com/@speakdaughterpodcast?si=vwFqV-IKxURmPc6s] 💌 Contact me: [speakdaughter@gmail.com] Remember — don’t just listen, live it. Make yourself available to God and watch Him work in your life in ways you never imagined.

The Good Path: Trusting God’s Wisdom When Life Doesn’t Make Sense | Proverbs 2

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503455/open_sms] Welcome back to Season 2 of the Speak Daughter Podcast. In this episode, we introduce the central theme for the season: The Good Path—a concept rooted in Proverbs 2:9–11 and God’s definition of wisdom, not our own. What does it really mean to walk the good path when it feels hard, lonely, confusing, or unfair? When loss, rejection, exhaustion, and opposition show up—even when you’re doing your best to follow God? From motherhood, pregnancy, marriage, and business ownership to faith, burnout, and obedience, this episode is an honest conversation about what it looks like to trust God’s wisdom when life doesn’t go according to plan. The good path doesn’t always feel good—but it is always God. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: * Why God’s definition of “good” is different from ours * How loss, rejection, and opposition can still exist on the good path * Trusting God when your plans fall apart * Faith, exhaustion, pregnancy, business, and spiritual opposition * Learning to accept the gift, listen for the lesson, and move forward If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re on the right path—or struggled to trust God when things feel heavy—this episode is for you. 📖 Key Scripture: Proverbs 2:9–11 💬 Connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook ❤️ If this episode resonates, leave a comment or review—I’d love to hear from you If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and subscribe so you never miss a moment of truth and encouragement from God’s Word. 📖 Follow me on Instagram: [@mrsdupuch] 🎧 Listen to more episodes: [https://youtube.com/@speakdaughterpodcast?si=vwFqV-IKxURmPc6s] 💌 Contact me: [speakdaughter@gmail.com] Remember — don’t just listen, live it. Make yourself available to God and watch Him work in your life in ways you never imagined.

Picking Up the Baton: Obedience, Courage, and Starting Again

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503455/open_sms] Season 2 of the Speak Daughter Podcast is officially back—and this episode is a heart-level update, reintroduction, and reminder that pausing doesn’t mean quitting. In this episode, Sam shares honestly about stepping away during a busy season of life—business, family, pregnancy, and exhaustion—and how God used that pause to bring clarity, alignment, and renewed courage. Rooted in Joshua 1:9 and inspired by Unstoppable by Christine Caine, this conversation centers around obedience, picking the baton back up, and trusting God even when you feel unqualified, uncertain, or afraid. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because you didn’t finish what you started—or wondered if God could still use you after a pause—this episode is for you. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: * Why pausing doesn’t disqualify you from purpose * Obedience without obligation * Fear, courage, and trusting God again * Picking the baton back up after doubt or burnout * The Good Path and starting again without shame 📖 Key Scripture: Joshua 1:9 📍 Denver, Colorado 🎧 New episodes coming all season long If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and subscribe so you never miss a moment of truth and encouragement from God’s Word. 📖 Follow me on Instagram: [@mrsdupuch] 🎧 Listen to more episodes: [https://youtube.com/@speakdaughterpodcast?si=vwFqV-IKxURmPc6s] 💌 Contact me: [speakdaughter@gmail.com] Remember — don’t just listen, live it. Make yourself available to God and watch Him work in your life in ways you never imagined.

Self-Control & the Power of the Tongue: Staying in Step With the Holy Spirit

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503455/open_sms] After a few weeks away, I’m back—and this episode comes straight from real life. Between sickness, business demands, pregnancy, and everyday pressures, God has been reminding me of the importance of self-control, especially when it comes to the words we speak. In this episode, I share a vulnerable moment where frustration could have easily turned into hurtful words—and how the Holy Spirit stepped in right on time. We talk about why self-control isn’t just willpower, why believers are held to a higher standard, and how the Holy Spirit actively helps us pause, redirect, and choose life instead of momentary satisfaction. If you’ve ever struggled with what comes out of your mouth, replayed arguments in your mind, or felt that tension right before saying “the thing,” this episode is for you. True self-control is not something we manufacture—it’s something we yield to. Show Notes In this episode of the Speak Daughter Podcast, we explore: * Why self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, not just good behavior * How the Holy Spirit helps govern our words, thoughts, and reactions * The danger of “playing out” conversations and scenarios in our minds * Why the enemy targets the very areas God wants to use most * Practical, Spirit-led steps to grow in self-control 📖 Galatians 5:22–25 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control… Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Why it matters: This passage reminds us that self-control is not something we achieve through discipline alone—it’s produced by the Holy Spirit. Verse 25 is especially important because it shows that living by the Spirit requires intentional dependence and alignment. You cannot keep in step with the Spirit without first yielding to Him. 📖 Proverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Why it matters: Your words are not neutral. If God has gifted you with influence, communication, or leadership, the enemy will often try to corrupt that gift through careless, reactive, or hurtful speech. This is why self-control with the tongue is both spiritual warfare and stewardship. Action Steps You Can Apply Today 1. Ask God to reveal areas where self-control is lacking Both present struggles and future vulnerabilities. 2. Ask for sensitivity in the moment of testing Awareness creates space for the Holy Spirit to intervene. 3. Lean on the Holy Spirit consistently—not selectively Accept correction, thank Him for it, and apply it immediately. Refinement is not failure—it’s preparation. Book Mentioned in This Episode: The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life by Dr. Charles Stanley Stay Connected * Follow the podcast on YouTube * Connect on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok (Links can be added here) If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs the reminder—and let me know what stood out to you most. 🎙️ Speak Daughter. Life. Words. Purpose. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and subscribe so you never miss a moment of truth and encouragement from God’s Word. 📖 Follow me on Instagram: [@mrsdupuch] 🎧 Listen to more episodes: [https://youtube.com/@speakdaughterpodcast?si=vwFqV-IKxURmPc6s] 💌 Contact me: [speakdaughter@gmail.com] Remember — don’t just listen, live it. Make yourself available to God and watch Him work in your life in ways you never imagined.

How You Wait Matters

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2503455/open_sms] Waiting seasons aren’t easy — but how we wait can shape our faith, our character, and our future. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 practical actions you can take to make sure you’re honoring God while you wait. Whether you’re waiting for an answer, a breakthrough, or a promise to be fulfilled, this conversation will encourage you to wait with intention, trust, and peace. Tune in and discover how to turn your waiting season into a time of growth and deeper connection with God. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and subscribe so you never miss a moment of truth and encouragement from God’s Word. 📖 Follow me on Instagram: [@mrsdupuch] 🎧 Listen to more episodes: [https://youtube.com/@speakdaughterpodcast?si=vwFqV-IKxURmPc6s] 💌 Contact me: [speakdaughter@gmail.com] Remember — don’t just listen, live it. Make yourself available to God and watch Him work in your life in ways you never imagined.