The Kingdom Table Podcast I Faith, Home & Business for the Christian Woman

Before life became so busy, marriage came first.
Children, work, responsibilities, and the daily business of life can slowly shift our priorities without us even realizing it. Before long, we're managing a household instead of nurturing the covenant God established first.
In this episode of The Kingdom Table, I share one of the hardest seasons in my own marriage and how God used financial hardship to reveal something much deeper than money. This conversation is about restoring biblical priorities, strengthening Christian marriage, and building a home that reflects God's design.
If you're a Kingdom-called Christian woman who desires to honor God through your faith, your home, your marriage, and even your business, this episode is for you.
You'll hear the honest story of how financial crisis exposed deeper issues in my own heart, how God began transforming my marriage long before our circumstances changed, and why true partnership starts with taking responsibility for our own part first.
We'll also talk about:
Why children should never become the emotional center of the home
The difference between managing a household and building a biblical marriage
How parenting can unintentionally pull couples apart
Why marriage is a covenant—not just another responsibility to manage
What Scripture teaches about becoming one flesh
The power of repentance, humility, and partnership
Four practical conversation starters every married couple should have
How investing in your marriage strengthens every other area of your life—including your family, leadership, and Kingdom calling
Scriptures Mentioned
Genesis 2:24
"Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."
Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
"Two are better than one... Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."
Resources Mentioned
📖 The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian
💛 Kingdom IntensiveFour coaching sessions over thirty days designed to help you go deep into one pillar of your life and build a stronger biblical foundation.
➡️ Booking Link: https://www.christiratcliff.com/kingdom-intensive
Connect With Christi
🌿 Podcast:The Kingdom Table Podcast
🌿 Website:https://www.christiratcliff.com
🌿 Instagram:@christiratcliff
Next Steps
Step 1
Share this episode with another wife who may need encouragement to strengthen her marriage and build her home on God's foundation.
Step 2
Join The Reclaimed Woman Collective, a community of Kingdom-called Christian women pursuing biblical growth in their faith, home, marriage, and purpose.
Step 3
If you're ready for deeper transformation, book a Kingdom Intensive and spend thirty days focusing on one pillar that needs intentional growth.
 

There comes a moment when we realize our health isn't just about looking better or feeling better. It's about being available for what God has called us to do.
As Kingdom women, we're called to faithfully steward every area of our lives: our faith, our home, our business, our finances, our relationships... and yes, even our bodies.
In this milestone 50th episode of The Kingdom Table, we're talking about Health as Stewardship, the sixth pillar in our series Faith, Home & Business for the Kingdom-Called Christian Woman.
This isn't about chasing perfection or following the latest health trend. It's about renewing our minds and understanding that our bodies belong to God. When we care for them well, we're better equipped to serve our families, fulfill our calling, build Kingdom businesses, and stay faithful to the mission He's given us.
 
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why your body is a gift God has entrusted you to steward—not own.
What Scripture really means when it says your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
The two unhealthy extremes that turn our bodies into idols.
Why biblical stewardship is different from vanity or self-neglect.
How food becomes fuel for your Kingdom calling.
The three daily habits that build long-term health: nutrition, sleep, and movement.
Why strength training matters, especially for women.
How to become an active advocate for your own health instead of a passive patient.
The importance of asking questions, doing research, and partnering wisely with healthcare providers.
How a healthy body supports your faith, your home, your business, and every assignment God has placed in your hands.
Connect with Me
Podcast:Apple Podcasts | Podbean | Christi Ratcliff Coaching Website
Instagram:@christiratcliff
Website:https://www.christiratcliff.com
 
Next Steps
✔ Book your Kingdom Table Strategy Call if you're ready to steward every area of your life with greater intention.
✔ Subscribe to The Kingdom Table Podcast so you don't miss next week's finale of the Seven Pillars series:Building for the Kingdom.
✔ Share this episode with another Kingdom woman who needs encouragement to steward her health, her home, and her calling with biblical wisdom.

Most conversations about money start with budgets, debt, or saving more.
This one doesn't.
Today I'm sharing one of the most personal stories I've ever told—how years of emotional spending, hidden debt, and misplaced priorities nearly damaged my marriage before God completely changed the way I viewed money.
Because here's what I eventually learned:
Money was never the real problem. My heart was.
If you're a Christian woman who wants to build a life where your faith, home, business, and finances all reflect God's Kingdom, this episode will encourage you to see financial stewardship through an entirely different lens.
 
In this episode of The Kingdom Table, I'm opening up about our family's journey from $36,000 of debt to discovering what biblical financial stewardship truly looks like.
This isn't a story about getting rich or following a prosperity formula.
It's about surrender.
It's about allowing God to reshape your heart before He ever changes your circumstances.
I share the painful lessons I learned from emotional spending, the rebuilding of trust in my marriage, the role Scripture played in transforming my mindset, and the practical principles that have guided my life and coaching ever since.
We'll also talk about:
Why financial problems are often heart problems first
The difference between biblical stewardship and prosperity teaching
How money can quietly become our identity, security, or master
Four practical principles for managing God's resources faithfully
What Scripture teaches about generosity, planning, partnership, and long-term stewardship
How faithfulness not wealth is God's assignment for His daughters
Whether you're overwhelmed by debt, trying to create a healthier relationship with money, or simply want to honor God in your finances, I hope this episode reminds you that no mistake is too great for God's redemption.
When we place Him back at the head of the table, everything else begins to find its proper place.
Scriptures Mentioned
Luke 16:10–11
Matthew 6:24
Proverbs 21:5
Genesis 4 (Cain and Abel)
Resources Mentioned
• The Power of a Praying Wife — Stormie Omartian
• The Purpose Driven Life — Rick Warren
• The Kingdom Table Strategy Call   https://www.christiratcliff.com/strategy-call
Connect with Christi
🎙 PodcastThe Kingdom Table
🌐 Websitewww.christiratcliff.com
📸 Instagram@christiratcliff
Next Steps
If today's conversation challenged the way you think about money, don't stop here.
Step 1Take an honest look at your finances without shame. Awareness is the first step toward faithful stewardship.
Step 2Invite God into every financial decision not just the difficult ones.
Step 3If you're looking for biblical guidance in your faith, home, business, or finances, schedule a Kingdom Table Strategy Call and let's build a practical, Kingdom-centered plan together.
 
 
 

Parenting isn't just about raising good kids it's about preparing future Kingdom builders.
It's easy to confuse protecting our children with preparing them. Out of love, we often rescue, accommodate, and soften life's challenges. But what if those well-intentioned choices are actually keeping our children from becoming the adults God created them to be?
In today's episode of The Kingdom Table: Faith, Home & Business for the Kingdom-Called Christian Woman, I'm sharing one of the parenting lessons that completely changed the way I viewed raising children.
We'll talk about what it means to raise eagles instead of chickens, why responsibility and biblical discipleship matter, and how everyday moments at home shape the adults our children will one day become.
Whether your children are toddlers, teenagers, or already grown, I hope this conversation encourages you to parent with both grace and purpose.
 
Today we're diving into:
The powerful difference between raising "chickens" and "eagles"
Why biblical parenting is about training not managing
How responsibility builds confident, capable adults
The role of Scripture in raising Kingdom-minded children
Three parenting patterns that unintentionally create dependency
Practical ways to disciple your children in everyday life
How to lovingly course-correct if you feel you've gotten off track
Why saying "no" is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child
Encouragement for parents carrying guilt or wishing they could start over
How God's grace meets every parent right where they are
Scriptures 
Proverbs 22:6
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Deuteronomy 6:6–7
"These words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children..."
 
Resources 
Kingdom Strategy Call
If you're ready to strengthen your family, create healthier rhythms in your home, and raise children with biblical wisdom and intentionality, I'd love to help.
Book your Kingdom Strategy Call here: https://www.christiratcliff.com/strategy-call
Connect with Me
🌐 Website:https://www.christiratcliff.com
🎙 The Kingdom Table Podcast
📱 Instagram:@christiratcliff
👥 Join The Kingdom Table
📅 Book a Kingdom Strategy Call: https://www.christiratcliff.com/strategy-call
 
Next Steps
Step 1Share this episode with another Christian mom who desires to raise Kingdom-minded children with wisdom and confidence.
Step 2Subscribe to The Kingdom Table Podcast so you never miss the next episode in our Faith, Home & Business for the Kingdom-Called Christian Woman series.
Step 3If you're feeling stuck in your parenting journey, schedule a Kingdom Strategy Call, and let's build a practical, biblical plan for your home together.

Maybe you've spent years managing your home but still feel like something is missing.
Maybe your house is running, but it doesn't yet feel like the peaceful refuge you long for.
Or maybe you've wondered if creating a Christ-centered home has anything to do with your Kingdom calling.
In this episode of The Kingdom Table, I'm sharing why your home is one of the greatest places God has entrusted to you. This conversation isn't about having the perfect house, it's about building a sanctuary where God's presence is welcomed, your family finds peace, and your everyday faith shapes the atmosphere of your home.
You'll discover:
• The difference between building a sanctuary and creating a refuge
• Why Proverbs 14:1 and Proverbs 31 reveal the true calling of a Kingdom woman
• The powerful influence women have in shaping the emotional atmosphere of their homes
• Four practical ways to build a peaceful, Christ-centered home:
Setting the emotional temperature
Creating life-giving rhythms instead of simply managing routines
Practicing biblical hospitality
Making the family table the heart of your home
I also share a personal story from my own marriage that forever changed how I viewed a woman's influence inside her home and why I believe every Christian woman has been uniquely equipped by God to build something that leaves a lasting legacy.
Whether you're married, raising children, leading a business, or simply longing to create a home filled with God's peace, this episode will encourage you to build intentionally and embrace your calling with confidence.
 
CONNECT WITH ME
Podcast:The Kingdom Table Podcast
Instagram:@christi_ratcliff_coaching
Resources:5-Day Rise Reset
Website:
christiratcliff.com
 
Next Steps
✔ Share this episode with another woman who desires to build a Christ-centered home.
✔ Subscribe to The Kingdom Table so you never miss a new episode in our Faith, Home & Business for the Kingdom-Called Christian Woman series.
✔ Ready to receive personalized biblical coaching? Learn more about the Kingdom Intensive and begin building your faith, home, and Kingdom purpose with confidence.
 
 
 
 

Have you slowly become the one carrying everything?
Maybe it started with good intentions.
You stepped in because you were capable. You handled the finances, managed the schedules, made the decisions, and kept everything moving.
Then one day you realized you weren't building your marriage together anymore, you were building around your husband.
 
Marriage wasn't designed for one person to carry the weight while the other simply exists in the background.
In this episode, I share my own story of realizing that although I never intended to push my husband aside, my independence and desire to keep everything together had slowly left little room for true partnership.
We'll explore God's original design for marriage through Genesis 2 and Ephesians 5, uncover the powerful meaning of the Hebrew word ezer, and talk about how Christian wives can build a Christ-centered marriage rooted in partnership instead of control.
We'll also discuss practical ways to rebuild trust, create a shared vision, invite your husband back into important decisions, and protect what God intended marriage to be.
If you're longing for a stronger Christian marriage, healthier communication, and a home built on biblical principles, this episode will encourage you with both truth and hope.
 
In This Episode You'll Learn
Why capable women often end up carrying more than God intended.
The difference between managing a household and building a Kingdom-centered marriage.
The biblical meaning of ezer and why it changes how we view a wife's role.
What Scripture really teaches about partnership, submission, and leadership.
Four practical ways to begin building with your husband instead of around him.
How shared vision strengthens your marriage, family, faith, and future.
Scriptures Mentioned
Genesis 2:18
Psalm 121:2
Psalm 46:1
Ephesians 5:22–25
Resources Mentioned
Kingdom Table Strategy Call 
Website: ChristiRatcliff.com
Related Episode:
Episode 45 — God at the Head: The First Pillar of the Kingdom Table
Coming Next Week:
Episode 47 — The Home as a Haven
 
CONNECT WITH ME
Podcast:The Kingdom Table Podcast
Instagram:@christi_ratcliff_coaching
Resources:5-Day Rise Reset
 
Next Steps
Step 1: Spend a few quiet minutes asking God where you've been building alone instead of building together.
Step 2: Set aside intentional time this week to have a real conversation with your husband—not about schedules or responsibilities, but about the future you're building together.
Step 3: If you're ready for biblical coaching tailored to your marriage, home, or calling, schedule a Kingdom Table Strategy Call and let's build a clear Kingdom-focused next step together.
 
 

There was a season when I thought I was doing everything right.
I was working on my marriage. Managing my home. Raising children. Handling finances. Serving in ministry. Building the things I believed God had called me to build.
From the outside, it looked healthy. Productive. Faithful.
But God revealed something I wasn't willing to see.
I had filled every seat at my table with good things and somewhere along the way, I had quietly moved Him from the head of it.
This episode begins our journey into Pillar One of The Kingdom Table: Faith and Identity. Because before we talk about marriage, parenting, business, finances, leadership, or purpose, we have to talk about the foundation.
A Kingdom life isn't built by adding God into our plans. It's built by placing Him at the center and allowing everything else to take its proper place around Him.
In this episode, I share the personal season that changed my life, the biblical truth behind God's design for order, and the practical framework I use to help women keep God at the head of their table while building a thriving faith, home, and business.
Because the storm comes for every woman.
The question is: what is your life built on?
The KINGDOM Framework
A practical rhythm for the Kingdom-Called Christian Woman who wants to build a life that lasts:
K — Kneel
Prayer before the plan. Surrender before strategy.
I — Identity
Build from who God says you are, not from what you're trying to prove.
N — No More Victimhood
Your past may explain your story, but it does not define your future.
G — Godly Order
When God is first, everything else finds its proper place.
D — Dominion Stewardship
Steward your home, marriage, finances, health, and business with intentionality.
O — Obedient Action
Take the next step God has shown you, even before you see the whole path.
M — Multiplication
Faithful stewardship creates Kingdom impact that outlives you.
 
Practical Kingdom Table Application
Three simple practices every Kingdom woman can start today:
1. Begin Your Morning With God
Before the phone.Before the email.Before the schedule.
Give God the first moments of your day.
2. Audit Your Table Weekly
Ask yourself:
"What has become too important this week?"
"What has crowded God's seat?"
3. Pray Before the Plan
Don't ask God to bless what you've already decided.
Invite Him into the decision before it's made.
 
Kingdom Table Coaching Invitation
If one area of your life feels stuck, chaotic, or out of alignment, I invite you to book a Kingdom Table Strategy Session.
This is a focused 60-minute coaching session designed to help you identify the root issue, uncover what's creating the friction, and develop a clear Kingdom-aligned action plan.
Together, we'll bring the challenge to the table and build the next faithful step forward.
Book your Kingdom Table Strategy Session:
Strategy Call
 
CONNECT WITH ME
Podcast:The Kingdom Table Podcast
Instagram:@christi_ratcliff_coaching
Resources:5-Day Rise Reset

There is a woman on the other side of intentional living.
She isn't perfect. She isn't doing everything right every day. But she is building a life rooted in biblical stewardship, Kingdom purpose, and faithful obedience.
She's creating a peaceful home, strengthening her marriage, raising children with purpose, stewarding her finances wisely, caring for her health, and building work that serves God's Kingdom.
The beautiful truth? She wasn't born that way.
She became that woman one faithful decision at a time.
In this episode, I'm sharing what it means to intentionally build a life of biblical alignment so you can become the woman God has called you to be.
As part of our launch series for The Kingdom Table, we're looking beyond where you are today and focusing on where God may be leading you. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, searching for purpose, or ready to build something meaningful, this episode will help you see the bigger picture.
We'll talk about:
• The two types of women who are listening to this podcast and why both belong here
• What the "Kingdom Table Woman" looks like in everyday life
• How faith, home, marriage, parenting, finances, health, and business work together instead of competing for your attention
• Why biblical alignment matters more than perfection
• How stewardship creates lasting legacy and generational impact
• What Proverbs 31 really teaches us about faithful living
• Why building a Kingdom-centered life starts with intentional decisions, not perfect circumstances
 
Resources & Links 
The Kingdom Table Podcast
Listen to previous episodes in the Launch Series:
Episode 42: Why I'm Changing Everything And Why It's Actually Nothing New
Episode 43: What Are You Building With the Table God Gave You? 
 
Connect With Me
Contact:hello@christiratcliff.com
Podcast:The Kingdom Table Podcast
Instagram:@christi_ratcliff_coaching
Website:
Christi Ratcliff Coaching
 
Next Steps:
Step 1:Subscribe to The Kingdom Table Podcast so you never miss an episode focused on faith, home, business, marriage, motherhood, and biblical stewardship.
Step 2:Share this episode with another Kingdom-called Christian woman who is ready to stop drifting and start building intentionally.
Step 3:Take inventory of your own table. Ask God to show you one area of your life that needs greater alignment with His design, then take one faithful step forward this week.
Step 4:Join us next week as we continue building a life of Faith, Home & Business for the Kingdom-Called Christian Woman.

So many Christian women spend their days managing responsibilities without ever stopping to look at the bigger picture.
Maybe you're working hard to keep up with everything, but deep down, you know some areas of your life need more attention than others.
Maybe your faith feels strong, but your finances feel overwhelming. Maybe your business is growing, but your health is suffering. Or maybe your home feels more chaotic than peaceful.
What if God never intended these areas of your life to operate separately?
What if He entrusted every part of your life to you for a greater purpose?
In this episode, I'm sharing the framework behind The Kingdom Table and the seven areas of stewardship every Kingdom-called Christian woman is responsible for building with intention.
We'll talk about why your faith, marriage, home, children, finances, health, and business are all connected and why neglecting one area often affects the others. I'll walk you through each of the seven pillars and show you how God designed every seat at your table to work together for His Kingdom purposes.
If you've been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unsure where to focus your energy, this episode will help you step back, evaluate what God has entrusted to you, and begin building with greater clarity, purpose, and biblical alignment.
In this episode, we'll discuss:
• Why stewardship is about more than managing responsibilities• The Kingdom Table framework and the seven pillars of intentional living• Faith and identity as the foundation for everything else• Building a strong Christian marriage through partnership and shared vision• Creating a peaceful home that serves as a haven for your family• Raising children with adulthood, responsibility, and discipleship in mind• Biblical financial stewardship and developing a healthy relationship with money• Caring for your health as an act of worship and obedience• Building a Kingdom business that reflects your calling and values• How to identify which area of your life needs the most attention right now
 
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED
The Kingdom Table Podcast
Related Episodes:
Episode 42: Why The Reclaimed Woman Became The Kingdom Table
More resources and future Kingdom Table content coming soon.
 
CONNECT WITH ME
Podcast:The Kingdom Table Podcast
Instagram:@christi_ratcliff_coaching
Resources:5-Day Rise Reset
 
Next Steps:
Step 1:Take an honest look at your table and identify which of the seven pillars needs the most attention right now.
Step 2:Bring that area before God in prayer and ask Him what faithful stewardship looks like in this season.
Step 3:Join me next week as we continue this conversation and talk about the woman on the other side of intentional Kingdom living.
 
 

In this episode, I’m sharing a major announcement about the future of this podcast and the vision God has been unfolding in my heart.
After spending time in prayer and reflection, I realized that while reclaiming our identity in Christ is essential, it was never meant to be the final destination. It’s the foundation. The question God kept placing before me was: What happens next?
That question led to a bigger vision for serving Christian women who are no longer searching for who they are but are now trying to faithfully steward everything God has entrusted to them.
That’s why The Reclaimed Woman is becoming The Kingdom Table: Faith, Home & Business for the Christian Woman.
I share the heart behind the new name, the biblical vision for the podcast moving forward, and why I believe Christian women need one place where faith, marriage, parenting, homemaking, finances, health, purpose, and business can all be viewed through a Kingdom lens.
 
RESOURCES & LINKS 
The Reclaimed Woman Podcast (transitioning to The Kingdom Table)
 5-Day RISE Reset
Christi Ratcliff Coaching
christi_ratcliff_coaching
christi@christiratcliff.com
 
NEXT STEPS
Step 1:Subscribe to The Kingdom Table so you never miss an episode focused on faith, home, and business for the Christian woman.
Step 2:Share this episode with a Christian woman who is looking for a biblical framework to steward her marriage, family, finances, health, home, or business.
Step 3:Take the next step in your personal growth journey through the 5-Day RISE Reset and begin building a life centered on God's purpose and Kingdom priorities.