Created For The Season: The Coaches’ Wives Ministry Podcast

20 | Ephesians 1: Standing Firm in His Blessings (even when you're not feeling blessed!)

Dear Friend,
We may not always feel "blessed" to be coaches' wives, because it's not easy and we do face many unique challenges! However, God wants us to see beyond the struggles and to not only KNOW our blessings, but to EXPERIENCE them in the midst of all the craziness and instability of the coaching lifestyle.
Today we are kicking off our study STANDING FIRM, going through the book of Ephesians over the next several weeks. Ephesians is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus, and I love this letter because Paul reminds me of a coach. Just like our husbands spend countless hours instructing athletes, encouraging them to have correct stances and mentalities and strengthening them along the way in every way, Paul is going to coach us through the truth of the gospel over and over again until we are standing firm and living it out by the power of God. Then he will remind us over and over again of these truths as we continue to saturate ourselves in the Word, be part of the team- the church, and work it out together until we meet Jesus face-to-face in heaven... and Jesus is the ULTIMATE COACH!
This episode focuses on standing firm in the blessings we have in Christ, and as we will see in Ephesians 1, we have safety, security and so much more!
 
Love to you all,
💕Candace
 
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19 | A Conversation with Kira Cardwell: Pain, Purpose & Connection (part 2)

Dear Friend,
Today is the second part of a conversation with Kira Cardwell- mom, coach’s wife and life coach. I encourage you to go back and listen to part one of our conversation from last week if you haven’t already! In this episode, we are continuing the theme of living from pain to purpose and connection and we'll be talking about grief and transition in the coaching journey.
I know that this episode will be an encouragement to you!
 
Love to you all,
💕Candace
 
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18 | A Conversation with Kira Cardwell: Pain, Purpose & Connection (part 1)

Dear Friend,
Today’s episode is the first part of a conversation with Kira Cardwell. She and her husband have 3 kids, he currently coaches the offensive line at the University of Cincinnati, and she herself is a life coach. So in this episode, we will hear more of her story as a coach’s wife, how pain led to living out her purpose and the key word in the middle of it all is CONNECTION. So get ready to be challenged and encouraged with some Biblical principles and practical tools!
 
Please know that whatever loneliness or isolation you might be experiencing right now, we were created for connection with the Lord and with others, and I know that this episode will be an encouragement to you!
 
Love to you all,
💕Candace
 
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17 | A Conversation with Melinda Wolford: Pain, Purpose & the Goodness of God

Dear Friend,
In today’s episode, we get to have a conversation with Melinda Wolford, a seasoned football coach’s wife whose husband currently coaches at the University of Kentucky. However, her childhood began on the mission field in Africa, and she has experienced many painful challenges throughout her lifetime. Yet in the midst of it all, the Lord has given her clear eyes and a full heart, and the pain has led to walking out the purpose God has for her, together with her family. I can’t wait for you to meet Melinda today, and I know you will be encouraged by her story, her perspective and her heart!
 
Love to you all,
💕Candace
 
P.S. Take a moment to watch the video below and share this episode with someone who needs the encouragement today!
 
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No Stone Unturned Foundation
 
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16 | Locker Room Conversations: Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose. (Part Three)

Dear Friend,
 
We are in the final week of our three week mini-series: Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can’t lose.
Although we know that the Bible says we have victory in Christ, how can we define what that “winning” looks like daily? And what do we do when we suffer losses in this life?
We won’t have all the answers until heaven, but starting each day with the Lord and His Word is a WIN that we can experience daily. It is where we get our clear-eyes perspective and full-hearts of hope. I’m excited to share this episode with you, as we grow together in these truths!
 
Love to you all,
💕Candace
 
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15 | Locker Room Conversations: Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't Lose. (Part Two)

Dear Friend,
 
We are in the second week of our three week mini-series!
"Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose."
When coaches speak to their athletes in those pre-game moments, every word counts, so I love that we are talking about these three simple phrases.
"Clear eyes" is the reminder to not get distracted, to pay attention and to stay focused. "Full Hearts" is the reminder to play with heart and passion, to be committed to the team and to excellence, and to be motivated to play with that I WILL NOT GIVE UP attitude!
When the pressure is on, both in sports and in life, we need Clear Eyes of Faith and a Full Heart of Hope! We need to grow in that certain hope, spending time with the Lord and understanding His promises and His  faithfulness. I'm excited to grow in this area with you as we look again at 2 Corinthians 4!
Love to you all,
💕Candace
 
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14 | Locker Room Conversations: Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose. (Part One)

Dear Friend,If you've ever seen the series "Friday Night Lights", you recognize this mantra:Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose.Before every football game, Coach Taylor's locker room speech finishes with these three phrases. These principles are actually found in 2 Corinthians 4, so for the next 3 weeks we are going to focus on this one chapter of Scripture and have our own locker room conversations! This week as we kick off Season 2 of the podcast, we are going to talk about having clear eyes and approaching our lives as coaching families with God's perspective.
No matter how we feel or what the scoreboard says, I pray that this episode will encourage you to remember that God is faithful and that He is always at work for our good and His glory.
Love to you all,💕CandaceSUPPORT SEASON 2!
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13 | All the things: Wrapping up Season One!

Dear Friend,Summer is here and I hope you are enjoying your family! This episode is a wrap-up, and hopefully an encouragement to take all the things we've been talking about into your home as the Lord continues to work in our hearts! I know that as coaching families, time together can be limited, so I'm praying that you will be able to make the most of every moment over the next few weeks!We'll be back for Season 2 in the Fall! Subscribe to the podcast to stay updated, and click the link below if you would like to help sponsor this podcast for next season. We are looking forward to reaching more coaches' wives with Biblical perspective and practical tools on how to do this amazing coaching journey by God's power and for His glory!Love to you all,Candace
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12 | Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself: Thoughts on Identity in Christ, 1 Corinthians 13 & Luke 7

Dear Friend,Loving others isn't always easy! Our neighbors can be anyone the Lord puts into our lives- parents in the stands, another coach’s wife on staff, an athlete in need, family members OR literally the people in the house next door to yours! And as a coaching family you might encounter many different neighbors throughout the years as you move from place to place, but no matter who it is, we are called to love others with God's love.
And that's not something we can do on our own.So if you are struggling to love others, or even struggling to feel love-able yourself, look to Jesus and remember the cross. Understanding our identity in the gospel and experiencing God’s love personally is key to loving others!I hope you can join in today as we look at Scripture together, and you won't want to miss the message of encouragement from our CWM Community Care Leader, Angel Burdette!Love to you all,Candace
 
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11 | Loving God With All Your Soul: A Conversation About the Priority of the Word

Dear Friend,Just as we experience physical weariness, our souls can be weary as well, and Jesus tells us to come to Him to find rest. (Matthew 11:28-30) Our bodies need food and water, and our souls need the nourishment of the Word. Taking our needs to the Lord and finding our fulfillment in Him is essential to loving Him with all that we are!This episode is an honest conversation with Cindy Wild, and she shares personal stories of life as a coach's wife and what she has learned about loving God with all her soul by abiding in His Word. I know you will be blessed!Love to you all,CandaceCindy Wild is passionate about the Word of God. She has been serving as a Coaches' Wives Ministry mentor since 2019, helping women in our community learn to spend time daily with Jesus. She was a coach's wife for 42 years before her husband Danny passed in 2021, and she has 5 adult children and a busy life with her 15 grandkids.
 
 
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