In this episode, we begin our verse-by-verse study through the Epistle of James by walking through James 1:1–18.James writes to believers who have been scattered, persecuted, and stripped of the stability they once knew. Instead of offering shallow encouragement, he gives them truth: trials have purpose.In this passage we talk about:• Why believers face trials • What the testing of faith actually produces • The difference between testing and temptation • How to ask God for wisdom in difficult seasons • Why doubt leads to instability • The danger of trusting in wealth instead of Christ • The promise of the crown of life • God’s unchanging character and His good giftsIf you are walking through a hard season, this passage reframes suffering in a powerful way. God is not absent in trials, He is refining His people through them.✨ Subscribe for weekly faith-filled encouragement and practical tools for your walk with God, homeschool encouragement, and life in Hawaii as a military family ❤️✨ Follow along on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok: @brookecollins09 & @thefindingfreedomco✨ LINKS👉 The Finding Freedom Co. Planners + Journals + Bible Study Guides : thefindingfreedomco.com👉 Join hundreds of other women inside The Finding Freedom Co. Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefindingfreedomco👉Free Bible Study, Home, & Time Management Resources: https://www.thefindingfreedomco.com/freeresources

Welcome to our verse-by-verse study through the Book of James on The Finding Freedom Podcast🫶🏻In this introductory teaching, I am introducing our study and how it will work and then we explore the historical background, authorship, audience, purpose, and key themes of James, one of the earliest New Testament letters written around AD 49.James was written by James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the Jerusalem church. He wrote to first-century Jewish Christians who had been scattered and were facing trials, persecution, and spiritual inconsistency.In this overview, we cover:– Who James was– Why he wrote this letter– What was happening historically– The setting of persecuted believers outside Judea– & Major themesThe book of James challenges believers to examine whether their faith is merely professed, or visibly practiced.This series is designed to help you grow in spiritual maturity and live out authentic, biblical faith in everyday life.✨Optional Study Guide✨If you want a structured companion to this study, the James Study Guide is available on my website here✨Free Community✨Join our free community for weekly discussion, prayer, and accountability as we walk through this book together✨Homework✨Before the next video, read James 1:1-18 and ask the Lord to prepare your heart.——————————-

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This episode is different.

Over the past several months, God has been doing a quiet but uncomfortable work in my heart, stripping away striving, productivity-driven identity, and even good things that had slowly taken His place.

In this candid update, I’m sharing what life has looked like lately, what God has been revealing, and why I made the difficult decision to close the Finding Freedom Co. membership, even when it didn’t make sense on paper.

We talk about:

• Living in a season where nothing feels “productive”

• Wrestling with identity, obedience, and surrender

• When good things become misaligned

• What it looks like to be faithful when God has you “on the bench”

• The changes coming to the Finding Freedom Co. Podcast and ministry

This episode isn’t about reinvention or rebranding.It’s about repentance, obedience, and making room for God to lead.

At the end, I share what’s next, including a new, slower, Scripture-first approach to studying the Bible together.

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Opening your Bible shouldn’t feel overwhelming, but for many women, it does.

In this episode of the Finding Freedom Co. Podcast, we’re talking about how to journal through Scripture using simple, approachable Bible study methods that help you slow down, listen, and engage with God’s Word, even when time is limited or life feels full.

We walk step-by-step through the SOAP Bible Study Method, the same method used inside the Finding Freedom Quiet Time Journal, along with several other journaling approaches so you can find what works best for you.

You’ll learn:

• Why journaling through Scripture helps move God’s Word from your head to your heart

• How to use the SOAP method without overthinking it

• Additional Bible journaling methods, including Scripture copying, verse mapping, SPECK, and more

• How to make Bible journaling sustainable as a busy mom — even with interruptions
  

This episode isn’t about doing more or studying harder .It’s about slowing down enough to listen.

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When life feels unsteady, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually, faith can feel harder to hold.

In this episode, we talk honestly about what faith looks like in seasons of uncertainty. Not faith as confidence or clarity, but faith as trust when answers are incomplete and life feels unsettled.

We explore:

• Why unsteady seasons often shake our faith

• What Scripture shows us about belief mixed with doubt

• How God meets us in dependence, not performance

• What it looks like to stay anchored when focus and motivation are hard

This conversation also introduces our February Bible study inside the Finding Freedom Co. Membership, Faith When Life Feels Unsteady, a Scripture-driven study rooted in Hebrews 11, the Psalms, and Mark 9.

If you’re navigating a season where life feels loud, uncertain, or fragile, this episode is for you.

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If planning your week feels overwhelming or unrealistic, this video is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a step-by-step approach to planning your week with intention, not perfection. This routine is designed for busy Christian moms who want to steward their time well while still leaving room for rest, flexibility, and real life.

You’ll learn how to:

• Plan your week around what matters most

• Use time blocks without feeling boxed in

• Turn goals into simple, actionable steps

• Create a rhythm that fits your season of life

• Invite God into your planning process

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about aligning your week with your values and trusting God with the outcome.

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If you’ve ever felt like your days disappear and you don’t know where the time went, this episode of The Finding Freedom Co. Podcast is for you.We’re walking through a simple, grace-filled time audit designed specifically for busy moms to help you:-Gently assess where your time is actually going-Identify energy drains and life-giving rhythms-Create more margin for what matters most, including time with GodThis episode is about stewardship and learning to work with your season, not against it._________________________________________________📌 If you’re new here I’m Brooke, a military wife, homeschool mom to 3 boys, and the founder of The Finding Freedom Co., where I create tools that help women manage their time and build deeper relationships with the Lord. I pray these episodes encourage you in your Bible study, time management, motherhood + homemaking journey!✨ Subscribe for more Bible study, time management, and faith-filled homemaking + homeschool content!✨ Follow along on Instagram: @thefindingfreedomco @brookecollins09_________________________________________LINKS:👉 The Finding Freedom Co. Planners + Journals👉Join my Bible Study Membership👉Free Resources

Today’s episode is a very special one, we’re celebrating 150 episodes of the Finding Freedom Co. Podcast 🎉In this milestone episode, I’m sharing 150 lessons of faith and freedom; truths God has been teaching me over the years through Scripture, motherhood, ministry, wellness, leadership, and the simple act of showing up faithfully.These lessons are not about perfection or productivity. They’re about staying close to Jesus, learning to walk in obedience, and finding freedom in every season of life.In this episode, you’ll hear reflections on:-Faith and spiritual growth-Parenting and family life-Leadership and ministry-Wellness, balance, and stewardship-The journey of podcasting and obedienceMy prayer is that as you listen, at least one of these lessons will meet you right where you are and remind you that Jesus truly is enough.💛 Resources & CommunityTo learn more about all that we do and offer at The Finding Freedom Co., head to thefindingfreedomco.com🎧 Subscribe & Stay ConnectedMake sure to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming Bible studies, encouragement, and practical tools to help you walk in freedom with Christ in 2026 and beyond.Thank you for being here, friend! And here’s to the next 150 episodes.