Episodes

Sept. 30, 2022

S3E20: Is Masturbation a Sin? Answers For Singles & Marrieds

Since masturbation is not directly mentioned in the Bible, is it sin or not? What if you're able to masturbate without lusting? Ashlyn R. Watkins, the host of Spiced Wife Podcast, joined me to discuss this topic. It would be…
Sept. 23, 2022

How To Steward Your Sexuality In Singleness ft. Ashlyn R. Watkins

How does a single person steward their sexuality in a way that honors God? If you're not committed to anyone, then what do you do with the feelings and thoughts that come up? Ashlyn R. Watkins and I discussed the answer to t…
Sept. 16, 2022

S3E19: Will You Be Eternally Rewarded or Suffer Loss?: How To Steward Your Life Well

Want to learn how to create your own stewardship map? You can become a subscriber and get access to every locked episode here: https://anchor.fm/jenny-marcum/subscribe Do you ever wonder if what you do matters? In this solo…
Sept. 9, 2022

Lies Culture Tells Women About Motherhood ft. Victoria & Nico Hedger

Why are kids taught about Matthew 19:13-14 where Jesus welcomes the little children, but then we stop preaching it from the pulpit as we grow up? Why do we assume “pain in childbearing” is God’s curse on labor? I think we ne…
Sept. 2, 2022

S3E18: How To Not Care What People Think of You (Without Becoming a Sociopath)

Is it possible to truly not care what other people think of you? How do you overcome shame if you’ve lived with it your whole life? Victoria Hedger is on the show for a 2nd time & we talked about something pretty much everyo…
Aug. 26, 2022

Is Conversion Therapy Even Ethical? ft. Laurie Krieg

Conversion therapy is essentially therapy to help someone who is gay become straight. When that's all that you know, you might find yourself wondering, "Okay... is that wrong? Is that a bad thing?" Laurie Krieg answers this …
Aug. 19, 2022

S3E17: Same-Sex Attraction Meets The Gospel: How To Respond, Love, & Care For The LGBTQ+ Community

There are so many questions about gender and sexuality demanding answers in our culture today. Does the Bible affirm same-sex marriages or not? What do you do if you're just not attracted to the opposite gender? Who do you t…
Guest: Laurie Krieg
Aug. 12, 2022

BONUS: How To Make A Stewardship Map: The Tool That Will Change Your Life Forever

Today, I’m walking you through the steps of how to make your own personal stewardship map! This tool is more intentional, purposeful & simple than filling out a planner and it keeps your priorities in check. The truth is tha…
Aug. 5, 2022

S3E16: Listener Q&A: Motivation, Relationship With God, Definition of Success & So Much More

I answered all the questions I received from listeners, so this is quite a fun episode! While I fight through jet lag, I talked about what motivates me, my quiet time routine, my favorite plants, celebrity crushes, defining …
July 29, 2022

My Top 3 Most Embarrassing Moments

What happens when someone asks you, “What's your most embarrassing moment?” Usually, you can't think of anything even though you KNOW you have some good ones up your sleeve. In this bonus episode, I share my top 3 most embar…
July 22, 2022

S3E15: How Porn Makes You Sexually Illiterate & How To Break Free

Is pornography really every man's battle? Should you be dating in the midst of struggling with a pornography addiction? How do you support a friend who is trying to recover from this addiction? What are the differences betwe…
July 15, 2022

The Week We Avoided Our Phones: How Screen Time Steals Our Peace ft. Hannah Penny & Anna DeLoach

How long can you go without using your phone? Do you control your phone or does your phone control you? Hannah Penny, Anna DeLoach, and I competed against each other to see who could get the lowest amount of screen time on t…
July 8, 2022

S3E14: How To Control Your Anger Before It Controls You: Tracking Triggers & Processing Well

Have you ever felt stuck in anger? Like you just couldn't work through it? Do you snap over little irritations or build resentment in your heart without processing why? This can happen to all of us, but if it is left unresol…
July 1, 2022

BONUS: How To Embrace Your College Days (but don’t worry - your best days can be ahead of you!)

I dug back into my archives and found a recording from 3 YEARS AGO, where I asked a youth pastor and former Bible college student, “What are the negative aspects of Bible college? What would you warn young people about?” Guy…
June 24, 2022

S3E13: How To Be An Advocate: Know Your Story, Avoid Savior Complex & Love The Marginalized

Did you know the majority of trafficking victims are in the LGBTQ+ community or people of color? Many people say they want to help fight against the injustice of human trafficking, but when they realize what victims look lik…
June 17, 2022

BONUS: First Half of 2022 Book Reviews & How to Become a Regular Reader

I’ve read 8 books in 2022 so far! My goal is to read at least 12 this year, so I am well on my way. In this bonus episode, I give a review of each book, a star rating & why or why not I would recommend it. I also discuss HOW…
June 10, 2022

S3E12: Can Women Be Pastors? + Other Issues That Don’t Matter As Much As We Think They Do

Can women be pastors? Can a Christian be pro-choice? Is social media discipling you more than Jesus Himself? Can there be actual unity in the church? Joseph & I told the story of how we ended up agreeing on a church together…
June 3, 2022

BONUS: How To Set Up Your Friends ft. Emma Green

Emma Green has a gift. Her desire is that her wonderful friends will get into relationships with people who are as wonderful as they are. And don’t we want the best for our friends? She literally set me up with my now husban…
May 27, 2022

S3E11: How To Remove Shame From Sexuality: Debunking Myths & Normalizing The Conversation

Every one of us grew up somewhere on the spectrum in regards to how we think about our sexuality. Did you feel shame about it? Did you feel like it was always in the driver’s seat of your life? It is not God’s will for you t…
May 20, 2022

BONUS: Blooper Reel (a.k.a. The Blooper Scooper!)

I’ve been collecting hilarious bloopers since the very beginning of the show & the time has come for me TO RELEASE THEM TO THE WORLD. I’ve compiled the top blooper moments that were totally unplanned, uncalled for & absolute…
May 13, 2022

S3E10: How To Feel Comfortable In Your Own Skin: Overcoming Negative Body Image & Unhealthy Patterns

What do you do if you don’t like what you see in the mirror? How can you have a positive body image when you’ve never had one before? Anna Deloach shared her journey of how the Lord helped her overcome eating disorders, addi…
Guest: Anna DeLoach
May 6, 2022

BONUS: How To Get A Guy In 10 Ways

My husband, Joseph, joined me for such a fun bonus episode! We talked about how to let a guy know you’re interested in him: Is it okay if the girl makes the first move? How can you show interest without being abrasive? We ca…
Guest: Joseph Marcum
April 29, 2022

S3E9: Pressure-Free Dating: How To Learn, Grow & Enjoy The Dating Process (Including Listener Q&A!)

Putting yourself out there can feel vulnerable & nerve-racking. Sometimes, we can be overwhelmed in wondering where to even start when trying to date. Bethany & Ken Freire shared their experience and advise of taking the pre…
April 22, 2022

BONUS: How To Make Your Own Podcast For Free (Step By Step!)

I’m releasing this episode because I truly believe you have something worth sharing! Proverbs tells us that our words have the power of LIFE and DEATH. Not just the power of a good day or a bad day! In this episode, I’m goin…