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Becoming Matriarch w. Maria Indenbosch

Becoming Matriarch w. Maria Indenbosch

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Becoming Matriarch—the intersection where women of faith do the work of becoming, in marriage, motherhood, and business. Hosted by Maria—wife, mother, entrepreneur, and identity catalyst—this podcast shares her raw, faith-centered journey and the revelations God has entrusted to her. Through biblical truths, practical strategies, and unfiltered conversations, Maria equips and encourages you to grow, walk boldly in every role God has called you to, and become the woman He designed you to be. In all areas of life.Becoming Matriarch w. Maria Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • The Faith Test: God's Timing, New Beginnings, Identity in Christ & the Meaning of Number 8 | Episode 8

    The Faith Test: God's Timing, New Beginnings, Identity in Christ & the Meaning of Number 8 | Episode 8
    Jun 16 2026

    Episode 8 Show NotesThe Faith Test, God's Timing & The Meaning of Number 8

    What happens when God strips away everything you've built, everything you've depended on, and asks one question:

    "Would you still follow Me if I didn't give you anything else?"

    In this deeply vulnerable episode, Maria shares the story of what she considers the greatest faith test of her life. From a life-threatening emergency surgery while pregnant, to the closing of a ministry assignment she loved, to financial hardship, spiritual battles, and a complete identity shift, this episode explores what it means to trust Christ Jesus beyond circumstances.

    Maria also unpacks the biblical significance of the number 8 and why God often uses it to symbolize new beginnings, covenant identity, resurrection life, and transformation.

    If you're in a season of waiting, transition, uncertainty, grief, or wondering where God is, this episode is for you.

    • Why the number 8 represents new beginnings in Scripture
    • Understanding seasons and timing through God's perspective
    • The difference between trusting God for provision and trusting Him for who He is
    • Maria's emergency surgery and miraculous pregnancy testimony
    • Leaving behind a ministry and mission that defined an entire season of life
    • The grief of closed doors and unexpected endings
    • Spiritual warfare, perseverance, and growing stronger in faith
    • Discovering identity in Christ apart from accomplishments
    • What a true faith test looks like
    • Learning to live from love rather than striving
    • Why God may be calling His people into deeper intimacy right now
    • Romans 8
    • Genesis 17:12
    • Leviticus 12:3
    • 1 Samuel 16:10–13
    • Matthew 28
    • Mark 16
    • Luke 24
    • John 20
    • Matthew 5:3–10 (The Beatitudes)
    • Proverbs 3:12

    ✨ God often begins something new after a season of completion.

    ✨ Your identity cannot be rooted in your accomplishments, ministry, career, or calling.

    ✨ Faith is tested most deeply when circumstances no longer validate what you believe.

    ✨ Christ Jesus is worthy of devotion because of who He is—not simply because of what He provides.

    ✨ The strongest faith is built in seasons where nothing seems to be working.

    ✨ God may be inviting you into a deeper understanding of your true identity as His daughter.

    📖 Living Fearless by Jamie Winship

    🎙 Teachings by Dan Mohler

    📖 Romans 8

    1. Is my faith rooted in who God is or primarily in what He can do for me?
    2. What season might God be closing in my life?
    3. Where have I attached my identity to something other than Christ?
    4. What would trusting God look like in my current circumstances?
    5. If God never changed my situation, would I still follow Him?

    If this episode encouraged you, please:

    • Follow Becoming Matriarch
    • Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
    • Share this episode with a friend who may need encouragement
    • Connect with Maria on social media @becomingmatriarch

    "The fruit isn't how much money I'm making. The fruit is how much love I'm giving, how much of Christ I'm shining into the world."

    New beginnings. Covenant identity. Resurrection life. Unshakable faith.

    Because when everything else is stripped away, what remains reveals what we truly believe.

    In This EpisodeKey Scriptures MentionedKey TakeawaysBooks & Resources MentionedReflection QuestionsConnect With MariaMemorable QuoteEpisode Theme


    Connect With Maria

    If this episode encouraged you, I'd love to hear from you.

    📧 Email: becomingmatriarch@gmail.com

    Share your testimony, prayer requests, questions about identity in Christ, or simply let me know how this episode impacted your life.

    You can also:

    • Follow Becoming Matriarch
    • Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
    • Share this episode with a friend who may need encouragement

    I read every message and would be honored to pray with you, hear your story, and encourage you in your journey.

    You are deeply loved, seen by God, and never walking alone.
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    49 mins
  • Scheduling With God: Values-Based Planning for Faith-Led Women, Mothers & Entrepreneurs

    Scheduling With God: Values-Based Planning for Faith-Led Women, Mothers & Entrepreneurs
    Feb 10 2026
    What if your schedule isn’t just about productivity—but about who you’re becoming?In Episode 7, Maria Indenbosch shares a faith-led, Kingdom-centered approach to scheduling—one that prioritizes values, obedience, rest, and the voice of the Holy Spirit over hustle, burnout, and worldly productivity systems.This episode is for women of faith navigating motherhood, marriage, health, business, and spiritual formation, especially those who feel torn between structure and surrender. Maria walks through real-life seasons of survival, illness, financial pressure, and radical obedience, revealing how God reshaped her relationship with time, goals, and daily rhythms.You’ll learn:Why your schedule reveals your true valuesHow to align your time with God’s will—not cultural pressureThe difference between long-term, values-based scheduling and daily home rhythmsHow Sabbath, rest, and seasons protect your family and legacyWhat it looks like to plan with the Holy Spirit instead of forcing outcomesThis is Kingdom stewardship of time.If you’re a Christian woman longing to slow down, hear God more clearly, and build a life that reflects Christ in your home, work, and relationships—this episode is for you.PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYSYour schedule preaches what you believeGod cares deeply about how you use timeValues must come before calendarsRest is not optional—it’s obedienceDaily rhythms shape generational faithMaturity in Christ looks like Spirit-led flexibilityBooks Mentioned:Habits of the Household – Justin Whitmel EarleyPracticing the Story of God in Everyday Family RhythmsThe One Thing – Gary KellerThe Bible (Passion Translation referenced) Resources:Free Values Assessment (linked here)You were not created to chase time.You were created to steward it—with God. Christian time managementFaith-based productivityValues-based schedulingBiblical approach to planningHoly Spirit–led decision makingChristian motherhood rhythmsScheduling around seasons of lifeFaith and business alignmentKingdom living for womenSpirit-led goal settingWhy scheduling reveals your true valuesWhen productivity systems collapseScheduling during survival seasonsValues over performanceLong-term scheduling with GodDaily rhythms for Christian familiesSpirit-led goals vs worldly hustleDAILY SCHEDULE (SPIRIT-LED, HOME-CENTERED)This is not a rigid routine.Holy Spirit, what is Your will for my life today?What matters most today in my home?Who needs my presence—not my productivity?What can wait without disobedience?Where do You want my energy, not just my time?MorningGratitude + surrender prayerFamily prayer or worship (flexible timing)Write 3–5 priorities (home + family focused)MiddayGentle learning / homeschooling rhythmsRest-aware productivity (no forcing)Listening posture with God throughout tasksLate AfternoonQuiet time for children (flexible, non-forceful)Kitchen time as prayer timePreparation for shared dinnerEveningFamily dinner with conversationCandle lighting + prayerHighlights of the day + gratitudeBedtime prayer with childrenNightRelease the day to GodRest without guiltWhat are my assignments for this season?What are my family’s assignments?What needs to be formed before anything is built?What looks productive but is actually disobedient?What must I release control over?Clarify Core ValuesSchedule Rest & Time Off FIRSTLimit Annual Goals5–10 Spirit-confirmed goals maximumQuarterly AlignmentCycle-Aware PlanningPlan energy-intensive activities around hormonal cyclesHonor the body God designedHold Everything LooselyOutcomes belong to GodObedience belongs to youIf this episode stirred something in you—If you feel misaligned, exhausted, or pressured by the world’s version of productivity—this is your invitation to slow down and listen.You were not created to chase time.You were created to steward it—with God.Reach out for coaching, retreats, or deeper conversation.You are part of this community for a reason.
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    32 mins
  • Discover how to hear God clearly through journaling with Abba. Learn practical steps, spiritual frameworks, and real conversations that deepen intimacy with Him.

    Discover how to hear God clearly through journaling with Abba. Learn practical steps, spiritual frameworks, and real conversations that deepen intimacy with Him.
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode of Becoming Matriarch, Maria reveals the exact process she uses to journal with Abba—how to hear God clearly, how to confirm what you’re hearing, and how journaling becomes a living archive of identity, destiny, and assignment. Learn the practical steps, the spiritual posture, and the real conversations that opened clarity in her marriage, motherhood, and business.Welcome to Becoming Matriarch—the intersection where women of faith do the work of becoming, in marriage, motherhood, and business.If you’ve ever wondered:How do I actually hear God?How do I know it’s Him and not just my thoughts?How do I journal with purpose instead of venting on paper?This episode gives you the framework, the mindset, and the real, vulnerable examples from Maria’s own journal with the Lord.Maria breaks down the difference between normal journaling and spirit-led dialogue—the kind that brings clarity, identity, direction, and peace.Habakkuk 2:2–4 — Write the vision and make it plain.Jeremiah 33:3 — Call to Me, and I will answer you.Jeremiah 29:11–13 — His plans, His voice, His guidance.You’ll hear how Maria learned to journal in a way that invites God to speak back, using simple but powerful questions such as:Abba, what do You want me to know?What do You want me to do?Will I succeed?These questions changed the course of her calling, business, and future assignments.A step-by-step guide listeners can start immediately:How to eliminate distractionsWhat spiritual posture to takeThe “Three Amigos” (skepticism, judgment, criticism)A spoken declaration to quiet the soul and invite the SpiritBreathwork to calm the nervous systemFoundational scriptures to anchor your timeHow to write without overthinkingHow to ask God identity, destiny, and assignment questionsMaria opens one of her actual conversations with God—raw, unfiltered, and deeply directional.From coaching, to business clarity, to her Greece retreat, to pricing, to motherhood—she shows how God responds specifically and practically.A clear, proven process from Finding Your God-Given Sweet Spot by Tom & Pam Wolf:Confirmation through scriptureCircumstances aligningWise counselClarity from GodConsistency with your wiringPlus Maria’s own self-check questions to avoid confusion, fear, or impatience.If you’re postpartum, juggling toddlers, in start up mode, scaling, or stretched thin—Maria gives permission:Your season determines your capacity.Five minutes counts. Gratitude counts. One question counts.No condemnation. Ever. (Romans 8:1)Your journals aren’t just notebooks—they’re:Evidence of His voiceStrategy from heavenIdentity blueprintsFaith markersLegacy for your childrenSong of SongsHabakkuk 2:2–4Jeremiah 33:3Jeremiah 29:11–13John 15:5 (TPT)2 Corinthians 3:18Romans 8:1Books:Finding Your God-Given Sweet Spot by Tom & Pam WolfLiving Fearlessly by Jamie WinshipMaria’s Free Guide:👉 Download the “Journaling With Abba” Guide — Email: becomingmatriarch@gmail.comIf you want guidance, breakthrough, inner healing, or to grow in spiritual clarity, marriage, family, or business—Maria would love to talk and discern if working together is a fit.Email: becomingmatriarch@gmail.comInstagram: @becomingmatriarchTruth Social: @becomingmatriarchYou can hear God clearly.You can journal with Him directly.You can receive identity, direction, and assignments.You can walk in peace, clarity, and purpose—even in the chaos.Your life transforms when you stop talking at God and start talking with Him.What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. Why Journaling Is More Than Writing2. The Biblical Foundation for Writing With God3. The Shift: Hearing God Through Questions4. Maria’s Exact Framework for Journaling With Abba5. A Real Journal Entry Shared Live6. How to Know If It’s Actually God7. Journaling Through Different Seasons of Life8. Why Journaling Becomes a Generational ArchiveScriptures MentionedResources MentionedConnect With Maria
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    29 mins
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