Best Kristen Raine Podcasts (2025)

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**“Still Standing: Marriage, Motherhood & Finding Yourself Again” with Monica Wilson* 54:19

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1d ago54:19

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In this heartfelt episode of the Wife for Life Podcast, we’re joined by Monica Wilson—a seasoned HR specialist, devoted wife of nearly 30 years, mother, and cancer survivor. Monica gets real about the hidden battles many women face: 💬 Losing herself in the roles of wife and mother 💔 Navigating through the rough seasons of marriage 🧠 Surviving a lif…

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Purpose, Partnership & Preparation with Chilond Bady 1:00:41

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What happens when two preacher’s kids marry, become professional musicians, navigate celebrity circles—and still keep God at the center? In this inspiring episode of the Wife for Life Podcast, we sit down with Chilond Bady, wife, mother, and pastor, for a powerful conversation that will leave you encouraged, challenged, and deeply reflective. Chilo…

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The Balanced Blueprint: Faith, Family, and the Female Leader with Judge ShawnTe Raines-Welch 50:48

15d ago50:48

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In today’s episode of the Wife for Life Podcast, we’re joined by Judge ShawnTe Raines-Welch—a woman who embodies excellence in both the courtroom and the living room. Married to the Illinois Speaker of the House and thriving in her own right, Judge ShawnTe opens up about the intentional strategies she uses to lead with grace in marriage, motherhood…

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The Wisest of Women featuring Fiona Arthurs! 37:17

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Ready for some real talk and royal wisdom? 👑 This week, we’re sitting down with the incomparable Pastor Fiona Arthurs—wife, woman of God, and walking wellspring of wisdom. She’s sharing her unforgettable journey to marriage the Zimbabwe way, the power behind casting a clear vision for your relationship, and why intentional dating is the move—not ju…

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Another Messenger with Kristen R. Harris 48:56

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with the inspiring Kristen Harris as she opens up about her transformative journey of faith. Kristen shares what it meant to lose a man in order to find a man of God, and reflects on how unchecked decisions can quietly lead us into depression. She also takes us through her “Job season” — a time marked by a brok…

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From Viral Engagement to God's Vision with Rahkal Roberson 52:36

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Tune in to hear the exciting journey when Rahkal found love, lost love, and gained true love.

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Honoring Your Differences 31:23

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Tune into our newest Wife for Life podcast episode with Relationship Coach Michelle McElroy. She'll explore the importance of celebrating our differences and how it enriches both our relationships and personal growth.

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Bridle Your Tongue 33:38

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In this episode we discuss what does bridling your tongue really mean; what does it look like; when we should exercise usage of it; and why it's a valuable resource in a healthy marriage.

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Do the Self Work 25:34

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Many of us believe our partner/spouse needs to change for their relationship to get better. Actually, your relationship can get better if YOU do the work. Here's how...

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Ep. 5 | From accidental RV influencer with 30,000 followers to burnout to starting FRESH (w/ guest Leah Ham) 24:51

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(Pssst.. don't miss your special discount code at the end) In this episode, I’m hanging out with Leah to chat about her wild entrepreneurial journey. She spills the tea on how she went from a corporate job to launching her own social media marketing agency to accidentally becoming an RV influencer with 30,000 followers (yes, really). We get into th…

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Ep. 4 | From physical products on Etsy to 16x 5-figure launch strategist (w/ guest Kaelynn Priest) 37:55

6M ago37:55

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(Pssst.. don't miss your special discount code at the end) In this episode, Kristen chats with Kaelynn Priest about her journey from running a physical product business to teaching women how to sell educational products. Together, they dive into what it really takes to build a sustainable, fulfilling business—without burning out. Kaelynn shares how…

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Ep. 3 | Batch creating content to save your sanity & navigating being a new entrepreneur the healthy way (w/ guest Elizabeth) 31:34

7M ago31:34

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In this episode of UNHUSTLED, Kristen interviews Elizabeth, a newer entrepreneur who shares her journey into the business world after being a stay-at-home mom for 18 years. Elizabeth shares the unexpected challenges she faced, particularly the steep learning curve and the complexities of content creation. She emphasizes the importance of developing…

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Ep. 2 | Stop using words your dream clients don't understand (and what to do instead) 12:00

7M ago12:00

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In this episode of Unhustled, Kristen breaks down how to simplify your messaging so it resonates with your dream clients. Sometimes, the language we use – especially industry-specific jargon – makes sense to us but goes right over the heads of our potential clients. Today, I share some specific examples from the finance, wellness, marketing, and ot…

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Cultivating a Marriage of Understanding and Grace with the Urban Agriculture Queen: Michelle Brooks 52:15

7M ago52:15

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Micheál Newman Brooks is a woman of God, wife of Dr. Jonathan Brooks (pastor of Lawndale Christian Church), mother of two and a botanist as the program manager of School Gardens at Chicago Public Schools. In this episode, Micheál shares how her marital journey included the importance of building a relationship with realistic expectations, abundant …

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Ep. 1 | SIMPLIFY Your Business & Your Life (3 Principles to Start Simplifying Your Business TODAY) 13:21

7M ago13:21

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In this episode of UNHUSTLED, host Kristen Raine talks about the effects of hustle culture on entrepreneurs and business owners. She shares her personal journey of burnout and the realization that success does not require constant hustle. Kristen introduces the concept of 'unhustling'—a method that emphasizes simplicity, boundaries, and energy mana…

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Shine Bright Like a Diamond with Krystal Hughes, Owner of Krowned Krystals 51:09

1y ago51:09

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Krystal shares how preconceived notions almost cost her the love of her life; the real role of a wife; how her past led to her purpose; and how to take your small business from passion to profitable.

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S3:E15 Food for your SOUL with Nicky Richardson 43:52

1+ y ago43:52

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Listen as Nicky shares the important of maintaining her friendships while married; how to manage being an extrovert married to an introvert; why getting some advice from your parents is good; and life as a legacy owner of Priscilla's Ultimate Soul Food in the Chicagoland area.

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S3E14:Evolve mind, body, and spirit with Velle Ellerbe. 57:40

1+ y ago57:40

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The phenomenal Velle Ellerbe shares her priceless advice on holistic living, building a business through proper energy exchange, finding purpose in your pain, and being a 'mama who breathes'. You don't want to miss this episode!

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S3E13: Finding your true passion and purpose with Erin Brown. 48:52

1+ y ago48:52

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Listen as we discuss Erin's journey as a self proclaimed "serial entrepreneur" as well as her empowering and impactful advice for creating longevity in your marriage.

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S3:E12: Navigating the 4M's with London Royal, pastor at Lifeline Church 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

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On this episode we learn how to navigate the journey from Ms. to Mrs. to Mother to Minister from the "quiet storm" appropriately named London Royal. London shares what we need to know before and during marriage; why and how to involve our husbands in our life goals; and the importance of considering adoption.…

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From Health Scare to Self Care - Our guest Erica L. Harris, founder of PurposeFULL Seed 32:46

1+ y ago32:46

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S3E11: From Health Scare to Self Care - Our guest Erica L. Harris, founder of PurposeFULL Seed and Certified Chief Purpose and Career Coach shares with us her journey from unemployment to entrepreneurship; the importance of having a ‘sister circle’ and her involvement with Mom Logic; and how her self care came from a health scare as she is a surviv…

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S3:E10 Marriage and Motherhood w/Dawn Swayne 41:28

1+ y ago41:28

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Listen as Dawn, the maven of motherhood and founder of MamaStrong, LLC shares her trials and triumphs in marriage and motherhood. Her story is captivating and one of courage as she navigates parenting 5 children, some with ADHD and masters the organizational skills that help them be successful. Get some input here and further your parenting skills …

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S2:E9 Managing your marriage w/Vicki Gray 35:52

2+ y ago35:52

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Tune in as Vicki, wife of Derwin Gray pastor and author of How to Heal Our Racial Divide, discusses co-leading a multi-ethnic church, finances & family, and overcoming depression during pregnancy.

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S2:E8 I AM WOMAN. I AM WIFE. 35:34

2+ y ago35:34

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S2:E8 I AM WOMAN. I AM WIFE. A recap of some points made in episode one with our guest. 1) Quiet confidence- Recognizing your flow and owning it! 2)Self-care and creating a safe space- 3)becoming/being strong allies- Knowing your value; how to use it for the team; and how to implement properly at any given moment or time…

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S2:E7 Becoming & Being a Wife for Life w/Ray McElroy 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

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Join us as we discuss from a male perspective what a potential wife for life looks like; the importance of maintaining self care in a current marriage; and communicating your needs with your husband so he can support your wife for life journey.

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S1:E6 Little Big Mac: A story of perseverance. 44:51

3y ago44:51

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Listen as our pint size guest Jodie McCoy, wife of pastor and former NFLer Tony McCoy shares her power packed story of perseverance through 15 surgeries, 10 years in the NFL, 3 businesses, and 2 cancer scares. You don't want to miss her straight forward, no nonsense approach to being a wife for life.…

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S1:E5 Purposeful Partnerships 31:38

3y ago31:38

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At AIM: Activating Intentional Marriages, we believe in doing marriage on purpose, with purpose. On this episode our host and AIM founder, Michelle McElroy shares how you can create and have a purposeful partnership in your marriage.

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S1:E4 "Give Me A 2 Piece Spicy" with AC Adams 33:29

3y ago33:29

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On this episode AC Adams shares how she met her husband Spice Adams, a social media influencer with over 2 million followers, how his visibility impacts their marriage, balancing marriage and mothering 4 children, sacrificing her career, and her advice for us wife for lifers.

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S1:E3 Why Wife for Life w/Michelle McElroy 26:38

3y ago26:38

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In this episode we discuss why our host created Wife for Life; the truth about the wifehood journey; and how can we become a wife for life.

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Why Wife for Life Short Ep2 Short 0:50

3y ago0:50

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In this episode short our host discusses where a successful wifehood begins.

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S1:E2 Love and Basketball w/Sherrin Ingram, JD 37:34

3y ago37:34

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In this episode Sherrin discusses length of dating before marriage, advice for your first year of marriage; maintaining a healthy marriage miles apart; setting rules of engagement for conflict; fellowship vs. relationship; developing your discipline; and the importance of personal spirituality.

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S1:E1 Winning Wives with Dorothy Caldwell, Discipleship Pastor & WNBA Chicago Sky Chaplain 34:00

3+ y ago34:00

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Winning Wives with Dorothy Caldwell, Discipleship Pastor & WNBA Chicago Sky Chaplain In this episode we talk about when your spouse works in the corporate and/or entertainment field and how that impacts your marriage; parenting a large family (6 children); home schooling; and preparing your young adult children for their next stage of life.…

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Wife for Life Episode 1 Short 0:58

3+ y ago0:58

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Listen to Dorothy share a great tip she gave her adult daughter to prepare for her next stage of life.