ChapsWife | Christian Counseling Podcast for Women

In this episode, Christian counselor and podcast host Sabrina Gilliam shares what it really looks like to love and support people when they’re walking through their darkest moments.
If you’ve ever felt called to step into someone else’s pain—whether through counseling, mentorship, or simply being present—this episode will help you navigate that role with wisdom and clarity. Sabrina talks about discernment, emotional boundaries, and how to stay spiritually grounded while helping others through grief, crisis, and hardship.
This Christian counselor podcast is created for those who feel the weight of being called to stand in the gap, offering truth, compassion, and steady support without losing themselves in the process.
To learn more or connect, visit sabrinagilliam.com

Leaving for college soon? This episode is packed with practical, faith-centered guidance from Christian counselor Sabrina Gilliam for students finishing high school. We cover 10 essential tips to help you start college grounded in faith, make wise choices, build meaningful friendships, manage money, set healthy boundaries, and stay spiritually strong.
Whether it’s navigating alcohol, technology, or relationships, these tips will help you avoid common mistakes and begin your college years with confidence and purpose. Perfect for any high school student ready to step into the next chapter with faith, clarity, and intentionality.
Listen and learn how to:
Strengthen your relationship with God before and during college
Make wise decisions about friends, habits, and finances
Put up guardrails to protect your faith and values
See your parents and upbringing through a lens of grace
Serve others and live intentionally, even in a busy college environment
If you’re looking for one-on-one Christian counseling, guidance, or support, visit sabrinagilliam.com to learn more.
Start college strong, grounded, and prepared—tune in now!

Feel like your home isn’t good enough to invite people in?
In this episode, we’re talking about what real-life Christian hospitality actually looks like in the middle of busy schedules, messy homes, and everyday life.
So many of us feel like we need more time, more space, or a perfectly put-together house before we can start hosting—but that’s not what biblical hospitality is about.
You’ll be encouraged to let go of perfection and begin right where you are. We’ll walk through simple, practical ways to practice Christian hospitality, love people well, and use what God has already given you.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about impressing people—it’s about helping people feel seen, known, and welcomed.
If you’ve been waiting until everything feels “ready,” this is your reminder: you already have enough to start.
If you’re looking for Christian counseling or support in your personal or spiritual growth, learn more here:👉 https://www.sabrinagilliam.com/

Description Many of us carry chapters of our story we would never choose.
The miscarriage that changed everything. The divorce you prayed would never happen. The season of infertility that left you feeling forgotten. The prodigal child you can't fix. The anxiety you didn’t expect to battle as a believer. The mistakes you wish you could undo.
But what if those chapters are not wasted?
In this episode, we talk about how God sovereignly works through the parts of our story we would never pick. Through Scripture and real-life reflection, we explore how the Lord uses suffering, disappointment, and even our failures for His glory and our good.
Looking at the lives of figures like Joseph, Moses, and Paul the Apostle, we see a consistent pattern: the chapters that look like detours are often the very places where God is doing His deepest work.
If you're walking through a season you never would have chosen, this conversation is a reminder that God is not absent from the hard chapters of your life.
He is writing something greater than we can see.
Topics in this episode:
God’s sovereignty in suffering
Finding purpose in painful seasons
Trusting God when life doesn’t go as planned
Encouragement for Christian women walking through hard seasons
Why God doesn’t waste the broken parts of our story
The article used for some of the content in this episode is by David Powilson and entitled, "I'll never get over it"
 
If you’re looking for Christian counseling or support in your personal or spiritual growth, visit: 👉 https://www.sabrinagilliam.com/

Feeling overwhelmed or like your weeks have no structure?
God didn’t design life to feel chaotic or constantly exhausting. In this episode, we talk about how creating simple weekly rhythms can bring more peace, balance, and purpose to your everyday life.
From the very beginning of Scripture, we see a pattern of work and rest—and in the life of Jesus, we see intentional rhythms of time with God, deep relationships, and meaningful ministry. These patterns show us a better way to live.
If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, disconnected, or unsure how to structure your time, this conversation will help you begin building weekly rhythms that actually work.
Healthy lives don’t happen by accident—they grow out of intentional rhythms.
Join us as we explore how aligning your week with God’s design can lead to less stress, deeper faith, and a more grounded, peaceful life.
If you want support creating healthy, faith-filled rhythms or growing in your spiritual life, learn more here:👉 https://www.sabrinagilliam.com/

Are you a Christian woman searching for a biblical perspective on aging? In a culture that idolizes youth and sidelines older women, God’s Word offers a powerful, countercultural vision for growing older with purpose, dignity, and spiritual influence.
In this episode, we dive into Epistle to Titus chapter 2 and uncover what Scripture teaches about aging well as a godly woman. Discover how God calls Christian women to embrace spiritual maturity, mentor the next generation, and live with reverence, self-control, and love rooted in Christ.
If you’ve been looking for a Christian podcast for women that teaches how to age according to the Bible — not according to culture — this episode will encourage and equip you.
You’ll learn:• What the Bible says about older women and spiritual maturity• How Titus 2 defines biblical womanhood in every season• Why mentoring and discipleship matter more as you age• How to leave a legacy of faith for your children and church• Practical ways to grow in godliness, wisdom, and purpose
This episode is for Christian women in midlife, empty nesters, grandmothers, ministry leaders, and any woman who desires to age with grace and biblical strength.
 
If you’re looking for Christian counseling or guidance on aging well and living with purpose, you can learn more here:👉 https://www.sabrinagilliam.com/

Are you walking through a season of change? Whether you’re navigating a career transition, marriage challenges, motherhood shifts, singleness, grief, spiritual growth, or an unexpected life disruption, transitions can feel overwhelming and uncertain.
In this episode of Transitions: Embracing Change, we explore how God uses life transitions to grow, refine, and strengthen His daughters. From a Reformed Christian counseling perspective, we discuss trusting God’s sovereignty, overcoming anxiety in uncertain seasons, and anchoring your identity in Christ rather than your circumstances.
If you’re a Christian woman searching for biblical encouragement during a life transition, this episode will help you move forward with faith, clarity, and confidence in God’s unchanging truth.
If you’re navigating life transitions and want Christian counseling or support during these changes, you can learn more here:👉 https://www.sabrinagilliam.com/

When someone we love is walking through grief, illness, loss, or deep hardship, it can be difficult to know how to help. What do we say? What should we avoid saying? How do we truly offer biblical comfort?
In this episode of Sitting with the Suffering, we explore how to support someone during hard times through the lens of Scripture. As Christians, we are called to “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15), but faithfully sitting with the suffering often requires humility, wisdom, and compassion.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What the Bible says about suffering and comfort
How to support someone who is grieving or hurting
What to say — and what not to say — during difficult seasons
How Jesus modeled presence and compassion
Why simply being present can be more powerful than having the right words
If you’ve ever felt unsure how to walk alongside someone in their darkest days, this episode will equip you with biblical encouragement and practical guidance to love others well.
Join us as we learn how to reflect the heart of Christ by faithfully sitting with the suffering.
If you’re navigating pain or walking through suffering and want Christian counseling or support, you can learn more here:👉 https://www.sabrinagilliam.com/

Life is full of choices, big and small. How do you know which path to take? In this episode, we explore how to make decisions that align with God’s will, avoid common pitfalls, and find peace in the process. Whether it’s career, relationships, or everyday choices, learn practical tips to discern God’s guidance and make decisions with confidence.
If you’re seeking guidance in discerning God’s will or need Christian counseling for decision-making, you can learn more here:👉 https://www.sabrinagilliam.com/

Making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly lonely. The natural, built-in community we experience earlier in life often fades, leaving many people wondering how to build meaningful relationships in adulthood.
In this episode, Christian counselor Sabrina Gilliam explores why adult friendships feel harder and how to build real, lasting community in every season of life. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and ministry experience, she explains why community doesn’t just “happen” anymore—and how God uses the local church, hospitality, service, and intentional connection to create deep relationships.
This conversation is especially encouraging for anyone feeling disconnected, new to a season of life, or unsure how to find their place. You’ll hear biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for building Christian community, even when it feels uncomfortable or slow.
If you’ve ever wondered why making friends as an adult feels so hard—or how to find meaningful community where you are—this episode is for you.
If you’re struggling with friendships or want Christian counseling for building meaningful relationships, you can learn more here:👉 https://www.sabrinagilliam.com/