Today marks 21 years of marriage for me and my husband, Bill—and no, we’re not heading to the casino for our “blackjack anniversary.” Instead, I’m reflecting on what it really means to stay in the game.

Marriage is its own kind of wilderness—unpredictable, stretching, sacred. And over these two decades, we’ve walked through valleys, career shifts, family loss, and moments where we had to lean in or risk drifting apart. Through it all, God’s provision hasn’t always come in dramatic ways… sometimes it looked like the quiet strength of a faithful partner beside me.

In this short anniversary reflection, I’m sharing the sacred parts of our story, the verses that have anchored us, and the reminder that even when love feels ordinary—God’s hand is still all over it.

💛 Whether you’re married, waiting, or walking through something hard right now… may this remind you that God’s provision shows up. Often in the people who simply stay.

“Two are better than one… if either of them falls, one can help the other up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10)

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Lisa Landry

Artist, Author, and Founder of Faithfully Empowered

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Redefining Leadership: Embrace Your Influence | Faithfully Empowered Podcast

Welcome back to the Faithfully Empowered Podcast with Lisa Landry—where we redefine leadership not by titles or applause, but by faith, conviction, and obedience. In this episode, Lisa invites you to see leadership through a Kingdom lens, sharing powerful stories of women like Esther, Deborah, Mary Magdalene, and modern-day examples who led without status but left a lasting legacy.

If you've ever doubted your influence, this one's for you.

We’re tearing down the lies—“I’m not qualified… I’m not creative… I’m too old…”—and replacing them with truth:

You are a light. You are called. You are a leader.

You'll also hear about faith-rooted tools to help you lead with clarity, stay rooted in truth, and walk boldly in your purpose.

✨ Tune in for encouragement, practical tools, and a Spirit-filled reminder that leadership starts with a willing heart.

👇 CHAPTERS:

00:00 Defining Leadership

00:21 Welcome from Lisa

00:45 Rethinking Leadership in the Kingdom

01:18 Women of the Bible Who Led Well

02:02 Modern-Day Women of Faith

02:54 Encouragement for Christian Women Leaders

04:21 Identifying and Reframing Limiting Beliefs

05:59 Tools to Support Your Leadership

07:36 A Final Charge: Step into the Light

08:12 What’s Next + Free Resources

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Sometimes it doesn’t take a slammed door or shattered pot to know God is moving you on.

Sometimes… the space just starts to feel too small.

The rhythm that once fit starts to pinch.

The voice that once led you now says, “It’s time to go.”

The fig tree in this image isn’t broken.

But look closer—and you’ll see the signs.

The roots are pressing outward. The light is calling.

You haven’t failed.

You’ve grown.

✨ This week on the Faithfully Empowered podcast:

“Closed Doors & Clear Paths” – Episode 5

We’re talking about what to do when God ends a chapter—how to trust Him when the room you’re in no longer fits who you’re becoming.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts 💛

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Confidence Affirmations:

https://live.faithfullyempowered.com/confidenceaffirmations/

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In this episode of Faithfully Empowered, I’m sharing a story that starts with lipstick… but ends with legacy.

Before I ever had a business plan or a podcast, I was a newlywed in Texas, searching for purpose. That’s when Mary Kay—and one unforgettable mentor—planted a seed that would shape the rest of my life.

Join me as I reflect on:

✨ How a pink Cadillac and a powerful woman led me closer to Christ

✨ Why “God first, family second, career third” still grounds my calling

✨ What Mary Kay Ash’s legacy taught me about obedience, purpose, and late blooming

✨ The truth about faith, femininity, and why beauty isn’t the enemy of holiness

✨ And how God uses unexpected places (like lip gloss!) to begin sacred shifts

Whether you’ve struggled with confidence, questioned your calling, or wondered if it’s too late to start over—this one’s for you.

📖 Key Scripture:

Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 3:3–4, Isaiah 43:19

👇 COMMENT BELOW:

What’s one “ordinary” part of your past that God used to shape your faith?

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In this episode of Faithfully Empowered, Lisa gets real about what it’s like to take that scary first step into the unknown—and why it’s always worth it when you’re walking with God. Whether you're stepping into a new season, sharing your creative gifts, or simply trying something you've never done before (like camping!), this episode will encourage you to trust the One who's already gone ahead of you.

With Scripture, humor, and a muddy hiking story you won’t forget, Lisa reminds you that:

• You don’t need to feel ready to say yes

• God equips those He calls

• And the path may be messy—but it’s marked

📖 Scriptures in this episode:

• John 16:33

• 1 Peter 4:10

• 1 Thessalonians 5:24

• Psalm 23

• Romans 11:29

What happens when your greatest heartbreak becomes a doorway for God’s provision? In this powerful conversation, Michele Batz shares how her son Cory’s legacy lives on through Cory’s Project—a nonprofit born from love, grief, and an unwavering faith. From navigating unimaginable loss to seeing God provide in the most unexpected ways, Michele’s story is a raw, hope-filled reminder that even in the wildest storms, we are never alone.

Join me as we talk about purpose through pain, finding God in grief, and the beautiful ways He brings life from loss.

✨ Learn more about Cory’s Project:

www.corysproject.com

💌 For grief support or to connect with Michele directly:

michele@greatlakeschurch.com

📚 Recommended reading:

In Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven by Randy Alcorn

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In this episode of Faithfully Empowered, Lisa opens her heart about what it means to walk in obedience while still feeling uncertain. She explores how confidence in God doesn’t always feel like ease—and why discomfort may be the very evidence that you’re growing. With Scripture from Jeremiah 17:7 and Hebrews 11:1, plus a peek into her personal journal, this conversation is for the woman who is showing up in faith, even when the path feels daunting.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why confidence doesn’t require comfort

• A fresh perspective on surrender and active trust

• Encouragement for taking imperfect action

• A powerful visual from Jeremiah 17 about being rooted in God

• A prayer of peace for when you feel stretched