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No Matter What with Hanna Seymour

No Matter What with Hanna Seymour

By: Hanna Seymour
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What does it look like to be who God created you to be no matter what? No matter your past, no matter your current circumstances, your relationship status, your career journey, no matter what life throws at you. Hanna Seymour and friends have vulnerable and life-giving conversations about what that actually looks like-- to be who God created you to be no matter what. Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • 60. How to Disciple Your Kids Without Feeling Behind ft. Melissa Kruger

    60. How to Disciple Your Kids Without Feeling Behind ft. Melissa Kruger
    Mar 31 2026
    What does discipling your kids actually look like in real life when you already feel behind in your own spiritual life? In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with author and Bible teacher Melissa Kruger to talk about family discipleship, spiritual habits, and how parents can build a scripture-shaped home without pressure to do everything perfectly. Melissa shares why small, steady rhythms matter, how to lead your children spiritually even when you feel inadequate, and why parents do not need to know all the answers to begin. They also talk about Melissa’s new book, The Good News Family Devotional, a 52-week devotional through the Gospel of Mark designed to help families read scripture together in a simple, sustainable way. If you’ve ever wondered how to read the Bible with your kids, how to pray for them faithfully, or how to make family devotions feel doable instead of intimidating, this conversation will encourage you. In this episode: -Why spiritual growth is more about belief than busyness -How to build simple, sustainable rhythms in your home -What to do when you feel inadequate discipling your kids -Why family devotions do not have to be complicated -How scripture shapes both parents and children over time -Why praying Bible verses over your kids can change your prayer life Chapters 00:00 Welcome and introduction to Melissa Kruger 01:19 Melissa’s children’s books and why they connect with parents too 04:36 Who Melissa was at 16 and how she came to faith 07:46 What is bringing joy and what is stretching her in this season 10:56 Parenting, free will, and trusting God with your children 15:11 What we get wrong about spiritual growth 18:51 Why moms need realistic expectations for spiritual disciplines 23:10 Including your kids in your spiritual rhythms 28:38 The story behind The Good News Family Devotional 33:18 Why family discipleship feels hard for so many parents 38:13 What to do when your kids resist family devotions 40:50 How to handle hard Bible questions you cannot answer 45:07 How scripture shapes children over time 48:45 Melissa’s “no matter what” encouragement for parents 50:10 Final thoughts and praying scripture over your kids 📚 Connect with Melissa 📖 Preorder The Good News Family Devotional → https://amzn.to/4bOlaek 🌐 Melissa's children's books that Hanna loves: 📖His Grace Is Enough: https://amzn.to/4s0PGYB 📖Wherever You Go, I Want You To Know: https://amzn.to/4tdTd74 📸 Instagram: @MelissaBryanKruger 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @HannaSeymour Leave a review for Everyday Spiritual Habits on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=154600937X Get your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits: https://everydayspiritualhabits.com/ 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #Family #familydevotions #GoodNewsFamilyDevotional #NoMatterWhatPodcast #MelissaKruger #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    53 mins
  • 59. The Marriage Shift That Changes Everything ft. Amanda Hayhurst

    59. The Marriage Shift That Changes Everything ft. Amanda Hayhurst
    Mar 24 2026
    What if the breakthrough in your marriage doesn’t start with your spouse… but with you?In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with Amanda Hayhurst, author of Pray for Him and Pray for Her, to talk about what happens when you stop trying to fix your spouse—and start faithfully praying instead.Amanda shares her raw story of a struggling marriage, the turning point that changed everything, and how consistent, intentional prayer transformed not just her husband—but her own heart, peace, and perspective.If your marriage feels hard, stuck, or not what you hoped for, this conversation will remind you: God is still at work.Whether you’re married, hoping to be, or walking through a hard season—this episode will meet you right where you are.In this episode:Why trying to “fix” your spouse backfiresThe difference between helping and controllingHow prayer shifts your heart (even before it changes your marriage)What to do when your spouse isn’t respondingHow to trust God’s timing and planChapters00:00 Intro05:30 Testimony: From Broken Marriage to Transformation12:10 Common Marriage Struggles & How to Navigate Them14:20 The Power of Prayer in Marriage (What Actually Changes)18:17 How to Know God’s Will in Prayer22:19 Why Faith Matters in Prayer (Even When You Don’t See Results)26:05 Your Role vs. God’s Role in Marriage28:20 Trusting God’s Timing When Prayers Feel Unanswered31:58 How to Handle Conflict in a Christian Marriage43:17 Becoming the Spouse God Called You to Be📚 Connect with Amanda📖 Amanda's Devotionals → https://www.amandahayhurstwrites.com/store 🌐 Amanda's Website → https://www.amandahayhurstwrites.com/📸 Instagram: @AmandaHayhurstwrites💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaSeymourLeave a review for Everyday Spiritual Habits on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=154600937X Get your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits: https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Marriage #Prayforhim #NoMatterWhatPodcast #AmandaHayhurst #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    45 mins
  • 58. How Understanding God's Story Changes Yours ft. Courtney Doctor

    58. How Understanding God's Story Changes Yours ft. Courtney Doctor
    Mar 17 2026
    How should we read the Bible? Is it a collection of inspiring verses—or one unified story?In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with Bible teacher and author Courtney Doctor to talk about how understanding the Bible as one cohesive story—from Genesis to Revelation—changes the way we read Scripture and live our everyday lives.Courtney shares how seeing the Bible as a continuous story of God pursuing His people deepened her love for God’s Word and strengthened her trust in Him. Together, Hanna and Courtney discuss how Scripture was written to a real audience in a real historical context—and why understanding that context actually helps us apply the Bible more faithfully today.They also talk honestly about spiritual dryness, Bible reading struggles, and the shame many Christians feel when they fall out of consistent rhythms with Scripture.Whether you feel confident studying the Bible or you’re simply trying to open it more consistently, this conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and a renewed vision for loving God’s Word.Courtney is the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition and the author of From Garden to Glory.If you’ve ever wondered how the Bible fits together—or why reading it matters in the middle of ordinary life—this episode is for you.Chapters0:00 Introduction3:40 Courtney’s story of coming to faith6:00 When the Bible became life-changing8:00 The Bible as one unified story11:10 Why Courtney wrote From Garden to Glory13:00 Why context matters when reading Scripture16:30 The question every Bible reader should ask18:40 Why study Bibles are so helpful21:40 What Christian women are getting right today23:30 Where we need grounding in God’s Word25:20 What the goal of the Christian life really is28:00 The power of consistent exposure to Scripture30:30 Shame and inconsistency in Bible reading33:00 Why we read the Bible: invitation and command36:20 What to do when your love for Scripture feels dry38:10 Finding time for the Word in busy seasonsKey Topics Covered-Reading the Bible as one unified story-Understanding Scripture in its original context-How God pursues His people throughout the Bible-Why Leviticus makes sense in the larger story of Scripture-The difference between knowing Scripture and loving God-Spiritual dryness and inconsistent Bible reading-Overcoming shame in spiritual disciplines-Why Scripture is both invitation and command-Practical ways to prioritize time in God’s Word📚 Connect with Courtney📖 From Garden to Glory → https://gardentoglory.com/📖 Courtney's Bible Studies → https://www.courtneydoctor.org/books📸 Instagram: @CourtneyCDoctor💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaSeymourLeave a review for Everyday Spiritual Habits on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=154600937X Get your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/40ZuNSs Lifeway New Testament Handbook: https://amzn.to/4dgq1as 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Biblereading #FromGardentoGlory #NoMatterWhatPodcast #CourtneyDoctor #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    48 mins
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