She's Marked
She's Marked
Hannah Smith
Illuminating the Godly Woman’s path to stronger faith, holiness, emotional restoration and deliverance.
E58 | Purpose Anxiety and the Pressure to Become Someone God Never Asked You to Be
Many Christian women silently struggle with purpose anxiety—the pressure to figure out their calling, live up to expectations, and “become someone” God never asked them to be. In this episode, Hannah explores why this pressure is so common today and how Scripture, the nature of God, and divine appointment can bring liberty, assuredness, and vision.Building on Episode 57, It Is Fullness That You Seek, Hannah invites listeners to shift their gaze away from striving and timelines and back toward the fullness of God. Through psychological research and Scripture, Hannah examines how modern culture - especially for millennials and Gen Z - has conditioned women to feel constantly behind, inadequate, or late. Purpose anxiety is real, affecting up to 91% of people at some point in their lives. But Scripture gives a different perspective: calling is God-determined, not self-manufactured. In this episode:What purpose anxiety is and why it’s increasingHow culture pressures us to chase calling and identityWhy God—not us—determines purpose and timingThe freedom of seeking fullness instead of becoming Scripture referenced:Acts 17:26–28 · Philippians 2:13 · Ephesians 2:10 · Colossians 1:16–17 Resources Mentioned:⁠Putting an X Through Anxiety by Louis Giglio⁠ ⁠"Unshackled & Anchored" Series Mobile Wallpaper
Jan 7
26 min
E57 | It is Fullness That You Seek
It Is Fullness That You Seek asks a powerful question: Are you feeling a deep ache in your heart, like something’s still missing even though you’ve worked so hard and achieved so much? In this transformative episode of the She’s Marked Podcast, Hannah invites you to slow down and rediscover what your soul is truly longing for — the fullness of Christ.In this continuation of the Becoming series, It Is Fullness That You Seek challenges the idea of constant striving and self-improvement. Instead, Hannah helps you uncover the wholeness, peace, and divine purpose that God already designed for you before the foundation of the earth.Through heartfelt reflection and Scripture (Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 1:19–22), Hannah reveals that your life’s purpose isn’t to figure everything out — it’s to be reconciled, complete, and fully aligned with God.What You’ll LearnWhy the deepest desire in your heart isn’t to become something, but to experience the fullness of Christ.How God designed you as a vessel to be filled by Him, not by accomplishments.Scripture HighlightsEphesians 4:13 – Growing to the measure of the fullness of Christ.Colossians 1:19-22 – Reconciliation and completeness in Him.2 Corinthians 6:17 – Being set apart, protected, and sealed by God.Get Connected! Join the Marked email list today: Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shesmarked.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.markedlifeblog.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The MRKD Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mrkdstore.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HannahtheBrand/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@its_hannahthebrand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Through the Turbulenc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Don’t forget to leave a review!)For Aspiring Podcasters: Ready to share your message? Start your podcasting journey with Riverside.fm – the platform I trust for professional audio and video recording. Get started with my affiliate link ⁠here⁠Grab your “Marinate in the Wait” Signature Quote Journal today. Shop The MRKD Store ⁠now
Nov 13, 2025
16 min
E56 | The Sojourner's Truth
In Episode 56: The Sojourner’s Truth, we take a deep dive into identity and spiritual growth, looking at what it truly means to live as a sojourner according to Scripture. As part of The Becoming Series, this episode calls you to reflect on your identity—not as the world defines it, but as our Creator designed it.Psalm 39 reminds us how brief life is. Yet in that brevity, God gives our days deep meaning. He chose you, appointed you, and calls you dearly loved. Still, it’s easy to hold on to who you used to be. That’s why this episode charges you to release every former identity and embrace the truth of who you are because of and in Christ.We also explore the emotional tension that comes with spiritual transformation—the grief of releasing old versions of ourselves and the longing for the glory that lies ahead. Ultimately, The Sojourner’s Truth reveals this: we are only travelers here on earth. Life is meant to pass by, and every season is only for a time. Tune in for this honest, hope-filled conversation about identity, eternity, and the path toward our highest calling as mature Believers.Scripture References:Psalm 391 John 3:1Ephesians 2"4-51 Peter 2:9John 15:16Colossians 3:12Isaiah 43:12 Corinthains 5:17Galatians 2:20Isaiah 64:82 Timothy 1:9Phil 3:20Isaiah 43:1 If today’s episode resonated with you and you’re looking for more tools to help you process your identity and journey of becoming, I’ve curated a list of highly recommended books and resources from trusted Christian voices. These titles speak into themes like identity in Christ, letting go of the past, and becoming who God has called you to be. Check them out:You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are by Rebekah LysonsChasing Vines by Beth MooreThe Broken Way: A Daring Path into the Abundant Life by Ann VoskampNothing to Prove: Why We Can Stop Trying so Hard by Jennie Allen Get Connected! Join the Marked email list today: Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shesmarked.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.markedlifeblog.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The MRKD Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mrkdstore.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HannahtheBrand/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@its_hannahthebrand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Through the Turbulenc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Don’t forget to leave a review!)For Aspiring Podcasters: Ready to share your message? Start your podcasting journey with Riverside.fm – the platform I trust for professional audio and video recording. Get started with my affiliate link ⁠here⁠Grab your “Marinate in the Wait” Signature Quote Journal today. Shop The MRKD Store ⁠now *As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, which helps support the podcast and future episodes—thank you for your support!
Jul 28, 2025
29 min
E55 | Why We Grieve Past Versions of Ourselves
Welcome to part 3 of the "Becoming" Series.In this heartfelt episode of The She’s Marked Podcast, we explore why we grieve past versions of ourselves—and what God is doing in the midst of it. Whether you're mourning your youth, lost confidence, simpler seasons, or a past identity, this conversation will meet you right where you are.As women of faith, life’s transitions can stir up unexpected sadness. Whether you’re a mother missing your carefree days, a woman adjusting to aging, or someone feeling disconnected from a past identity, this episode will remind you that your grief is valid—and that God has not forgotten you.We dig deep into the reasons behind this emotional grief and how to move through it with the Sword of the Spirit (the Word of God), unadulterated trust in God, and surrender.Scripture References:Psalm 90:12 • Jeremiah 29:11 • Proverbs 3:5-6 • Ephesians 2:10 • Philippians 3:3Reflection Prompt: “Do I truly trust God’s best for me?”For Aspiring Podcasters: Ready to share your message? Start your podcasting journey with Riverside.fm – the platform I trust for professional audio and video recording. Get started with my affiliate link ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Grab your “Marinate in the Wait” Signature Quote Journal today. Shop The MRKD Store ⁠⁠now⁠Let's Get Connected:  Youtube: ⁠⁠Its_HannahtheBrand – You⁠⁠Tube⁠⁠Podcast: ⁠⁠www.shesmarked.com⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠www.markedlifeblog.com⁠⁠ The MRKD Store: ⁠⁠www.mrkdstore.com⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HannahtheBrand/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@its_hannahthebrand⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠Through the Turbulenc⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠ (Don’t forget to leave a review!)
Jun 30, 2025
24 min
E54 | The False Comfort of Yesterday
Are you struggling to move on from a version of yourself that once felt more secure, successful, or put together? In this powerful episode of the She’s Marked Podcast, titled “The False Comfort of Yesterday,” we explore what it means to grieve your past self, stop looking back, and say yes to the new identity God is forming in you.Drawing from the story of Lot’s wife in Genesis and other biblical truths, “The False Comfort of Yesterday” challenges the emotional and spiritual dangers of misplaced nostalgia and comfort in former identities. We discuss how to bring your soul into agreement with the new thing the Lord desires to do in your life (Isaiah 43:18–19) and why clinging to the past can hinder your healing.This episode is for you if:You're feeling stuck between who you were and who you're becomingYou're struggling to let go of your past identity or lifestyleYou’re seeking emotional healing and clarity in your faith journey Get Connected! Join the Marked email list today: Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shesmarked.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.markedlifeblog.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The MRKD Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mrkdstore.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HannahtheBrand/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@its_hannahthebrand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Through the Turbulenc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Don’t forget to leave a review!)For Aspiring Podcasters: Ready to share your message? Start your podcasting journey with Riverside.fm – the platform I trust for professional audio and video recording. Get started with my affiliate link ⁠here⁠Grab your “Marinate in the Wait” Signature Quote Journal today. Shop The MRKD Store ⁠now 
May 28, 2025
32 min
E53 | Healing the Heart that Misses Who You Were
There are moments when the mirror reflects more than our faces — it echoes the ache of who we used to be.Maybe you miss the version of yourself who felt alive, carefree, full of possibility. The one who hadn’t yet walked through loss, disappointment, or the quiet weariness that crept in as the years passed. Maybe it feels like your best days already came and went… and now you’re just trying to make peace with what’s left.If that’s you —you’re not alone.In this opening message of our new series, Becoming Her, we’re sitting with the ache of becoming — that often uncomfortable space between who you were and who God is shaping you to be. We'll talk about what it means to grieve (and honor) former versions of ourselves without staying stuck in them. We'll explore how God meets us in our transitions, and how loss, and change are not the end of the story... but part of the refining He uses to make us whole.Whether you're navigating aging, identity shifts, disappointment, or transition, this conversation will help you process that quiet ache with spiritual depth, emotional honesty, and biblical hope.Because you are not behind. You are not less valuable now. And the most beautiful parts of your story might still be waiting to unfold.The Lord doesn’t just work in your past.He’s here — in your present.And He's shaping Himself in you, even now.Get Connected! Join the Marked email list today: Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shesmarked.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.markedlifeblog.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The MRKD Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mrkdstore.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HannahtheBrand/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@its_hannahthebrand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Through the Turbulenc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Don’t forget to leave a review!)For Aspiring Podcasters: Ready to share your message? Start your podcasting journey with Riverside.fm – the platform I trust for professional audio and video recording. Get started with my affiliate link ⁠here⁠Grab your “Marinate in the Wait” Signature Quote Journal today. Shop The MRKD Store ⁠now
Apr 30, 2025
11 min
E52 | Leave & Cleave: Chains in Exchange for Freedom
It's time to release our chains in exchange for freedom.We all have a story—things we’ve been through, struggles that left a mark, and moments that shaped us. In the beginning, that story helps us make sense of it all. It gives us language for our pain, allowing us to process what happened. However, over time, if we’re not careful, that story can shift. Instead of serving as a stepping stone, it becomes our excuse, our crutch, and even our shield. Before we know it, we’re cleaving to the very thing that’s been holding us back.That heartbreak, that betrayal, that loss—yes, it happened. And yes, it mattered. Even so, it does not have to define you. The enemy would love for you to stay stuck there, replaying it over and over, making it the reason you can’t move forward. But here’s the truth: God calls you to leave and cleave—to leave behind the weight of what was and cling to what is good (Romans 12:9).In this episode, we’re unpacking:✔️ How our stories slowly morph into sob stories that keep us stuck✔️ Subtle ways we cling to pain instead of God’s promises✔️ Recognizing the enemy’s strategy to keep you bound to your past✔️ How to break free and cleave to Christ insteadYour past may have shaped you, but it does not own you. Now is the time to stop cleaving to the wounds and start cleaving to the One who heals.Key Scripture: Romans 12:9 – “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”🎧 Listen now and let’s walk this out together!⁠  Get Connected! Join the Marked email list today:  Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shesmarked.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.markedlifeblog.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The MRKD Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mrkdstore.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HannahtheBrand/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@its_hannahthebrand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Through the Turbulenc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Don’t forget to leave a review!)For Aspiring Podcasters: Ready to share your message? Start your podcasting journey with Riverside.fm – the platform I trust for professional audio and video recording. Get started with my affiliate link ⁠here⁠Grab your “Marinate in the Wait” Signature Quote Journal today. Shop The MRKD Store ⁠now
Mar 27, 2025
19 min
E51 | The Will to Overcome
Have you ever felt like the weight of life is just too much? Like you’re fighting the same battles over and over, wondering if you’ll ever truly overcome? You are not alone. And more importantly, you are not without hope. God has called you to be an overcomer—not in your own strength, but through His. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into what it really means to overcome through Christ. This isn’t just about willpower; it’s about surrender. It’s about allowing God’s power to work in you, even when you feel weak.In this episode, we explore:✅8 practical steps to help you build the will to overcome, from fasting and prayer to renewing your mind and walking in the Spirit.✅ Jacob's Model. An eye-opening reflection on the steps Jacob took and his determination to grab hold of the Lord until the answer came. Grab your journal, find a quiet space, and let’s walk this journey together. Be encouraged, sis. Victory is already yours in Jesus’ name!🎧 Listen now #Faith #Overcome #ChristianWomen For Aspiring Podcasters: Ready to share your message? Start your podcasting journey with Riverside.fm – the platform we trust for professional audio and video recording. Get started with our affiliate link hereGrab your "Marinate in the Wait" Signature Quote Journal today. Shop The MRKD Store now Get Connected! Join the Marked email list today: Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shesmarked.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.markedlifeblog.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The MRKD Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mrkdstore.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HannahtheBrand/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@its_hannahthebrand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Through the Turbulenc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Don’t forget to leave a review!) 
Feb 26, 2025
36 min
E50 | 3 Steps to Overcoming the Past
Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, we dive into a topic that many women can relate to: overcoming the past. Whether you're holding onto old wounds, regrets, or painful memories, it’s time to step into the freedom God has promised. Join Hannah as she shares three life-changing steps for moving past your struggles and embracing the new identity God has for you. If you’re ready to let go of the hurt and find healing, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: Step 1: Accept the past for what it isLearn how to bring your past – the good, the bad, and the ugly – before God, trusting that He will take your burdens and walk through the healing process with you. Step 2: Redeem the TimeDiscover how overcoming the past is a vital step to making the most of who you are right now. Step 3: Step Into the New Identity God Has Given YouUnderstand that your past may be a chapter in your book, but it isn't the entire story. You are a new creation in Christ. Get Connected! Join the Marked email list today:  Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shesmarked.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.markedlifeblog.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  The MRKD Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mrkdstore.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HannahtheBrand/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@its_hannahthebrand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Through the Turbulenc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Don’t forget to leave a review!) Call to Action:If this episode spoke to your heart, share it with a friend who may need encouragement for overcoming their past. Don’t forget to subscribe to She's Marked Podcast so you never miss an episode of hope and inspiration. Thank you for tuning in! May you continue to walk in the freedom God has for you today.
Jan 10, 2025
7 min
E49 | What Good Can Come from This? Finding Purpose in Life's Challenges
Storms can flatten you out, leaving you dazed and asking, "What good can come from this?"   There is purpose in life's challenges. In episode 49, you'll be washed in the Word of God's truth, and reminded of His promises to wipe every tear and restore what the cankerworm has eaten. Hannah shares profound insights on how the Lord can transform our weaknesses into strengths, using our deficiencies to cultivate proficiency and efficiency in His perfect timing.   She wraps up the episode with a heartfelt prayer for healing, finding purpose, and for God’s goodness to fill every empty space and redeem every setback.   This week is the annual 5 in 5! You get 5 episodes in 5 days (that’s every day this week!) that will spur you on, get you sober, and position your heart for 2025.     🎧 Tune in now and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode in the series! Missed Episode 48 "5 Hinderances to Your Deliverance"? Listen here   Get Connected! Join the Marked email list today:    Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shesmarked.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.markedlifeblog.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  The MRKD Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mrkdstore.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HannahtheBrand/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@its_hannahthebrand⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Through the Turbulenc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Don’t forget to leave a review!)    
Jan 9, 2025
18 min
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