Haven Women
The Haven Women Podcast is designed to create a community of women who follow Jesus and lead others to do the same. Hosted by author and speaker Stacey Thacker, this podcast is a ministry of First Orlando Women.
Episodes
39 episodes
38. Bonus Episode: Nicole Zasowski - What If It's Wonderful?
In this episode Stacey talks with special guest Nicole Zasowski. Nicole is a marriage and family therapist, and the author of What if It's Wonderful and the Bible Study caleld Daring Joy. Stacey and Nicol...
37. Knowing God - Colossians 3:10
In this episode of the Haven Women Podcast, Stacey explores Colossians 3:10 and the ongoing process of spiritual renewal. She explains that becoming more like Christ happens as we grow in accurate knowledge of God—not simply collecting informat...
36. Humility and a Sound Mind - Romans 12:3
We keep trying to fix our minds by thinking more about ourselves. But Romans 12 says the real reset is humility. But, Paul wasn’t saying to necessarily “think less of yourself” — he was saying think rightly:You’re her...
35. Bonus Episode - Haven Girls Night Out - Antrecia Russell
In this episode, Stacey shares our Haven Girls Night Out message featuring special guest Antrecia Russell.Antrecia Russell is a psychotherapist, author, doctoral candidate, Bible study leader, wife and mother of five children. In t...
34. Changed from the Inside Out - Romans 12:2
If you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, distracted, or pulled in every direction, this episode of The Haven Women Podcast will help you see Romans 12:2 with fresh eyes and leave with practical ways to be changed from the inside out. St...
33. Becoming what We Behold - Romans 12:1
This episode launches Season 5 of the Haven Women Podcast with a practical, encouraging look at what it means to love God with all your mind. Stacey Thacker unpacks Romans 12:1 and shows how surrender, not striving, is the starting point for a ...
32: Bonus Episode: Tasha Calvert - Set Apart for More
In this episode Stacey interviews author, speaker, and women's ministry director Tasha Calvert about her new book Set Apart for More: The Transformative Power of Living Your Whole Life for a Holy God. They talk about how holines...
31. Loving God with All of Your Soul: Matthew 22:37
What if loving God deeply starts with understanding that your soul is your core, your true north — like a compass pointing to the LORD? Your soul is the deepest part of who we are — our passions, emotions, and life’s breath — designed for...
30. When our Love for God is too Weak
When it comes to loving God, It's not that we have a strong desire for other things; often, the problem is our desire for God is too weak, making us settle for less satisfying substitutes. When that happens, stress, worry, and frustration grow,...
29. Loving God With All of Your Heart
In this episode, Stacey talks about what it means to love God with your emotions. (Matthew 22:37) She shares that loving God with all of our heart, means bringing ALL of your feelings under the lordship of Christ. It’s about reorie...
28. Bonus Episode: Haven Spring Edition - Sarah Hildebrant
What does it mean to love God with all your heart? In this bonus episode from our Haven Spring Event, speaker Sarah Hildebrant shares from Luke 10:38-42 featuring the story of Mary and Martha. Filled with personal stories, pracitcal ideas, and ...
27. The Love Story of Your Life: Matthew 22:37
It's normal for us to struggle with loving God with our whole heart, soul, and mind — but what if the secret to loving Him fully lies in understanding what “all” really means? In this episode, Stacey unpacks Matthew 22:37 and reveal how Jesus' ...
26. Love God. Love People.
Welcome to season 4 of The Haven Women Podcast!Our focus for Haven Women this year is to "Love God, Love People." Ever feel like loving others is complicated? What if the key is loving God first — wholeheartedly? This ...
25. The Christmas Collection: Love
In this final podcast of the year, Stacey Thacker reflects on the Christmas season, emphasizing the profound love of God as demonstrated through the birth of Jesus. She explores the significance of God's love in the Old Testament, particularly ...
24. The Christmas Collection: Joy
This Christmas story is wrapped with Joy! Even if you don't feel especially joyful during this season, it is good to pause and reflect on the birth of Jesus being a reason for great joy. Join Stacey Thacker as she gives us 3 simple reasons to c...
23. The Christmas Collection: Peace
Did you know that the Christmas story is filled with the promise of peace? It’s true! This week on the podcast, we uncover how Jesus’ birth signifies the arrival of the Prince of Peace who was promised to God's people in Isaiah 9:6.
22. The Christmas Collection: Hope
In this first episode of the Christmas Collection, Stacey shares from 1 Peter 1:3-4 about the living hope we have as followers of Jesus. Our prayers is that you will let your heart be light as you wait with hope. Links:...
21. Bonus Episode: Waiting While Waiting for Christmas - Stacey Thacker
Elizabeth's story from Luke chapter 1 is inspiring. She was barren yet believing, marked by divine timing, and shows us that nothing is impossible with God.This message by Stacey Thacker was recorded on November 6, 2025 at The Haven Holi...
20. The Christmas Collection: Let Your Heart Be Light
Welcome to the Haven Women Christmas Collection! In this trailer episode Stacey shares the heart behind the Let Your Heart Be Light series and invites you to wait for Christmas with hope, peace, joy, and love!...
19. Season 2 Wrap Up with Stacey & Leah
This season we have spent time walking through Philippians 4:4-13 and talking about what it looks like to dwell together. In today's episode Stacey & Leah talk about season 2, what stood out, what God stirred up, and what they shared with t...
18. The Secret is Christ in You: Philippians. 4:10-13
If you have ever wondered the secret to contentment this episode is for you. Stacey teaches through Philippians 4:10-13 where Paul thanks the Philippians for their recent gift and shares the source of his strength no matter what his circumstanc...
17. Follow Me as I Follow Jesus: Philippians 4:9
In this episode Stacey continues our Dwell Well Season and shares from Philippians 4:9 where Paul talks about the heart of discipleship. Sometimes we need someone to walk with us and show us Jesus so we can imitate their lives. B...
16. Dwell on These Things: Philippians 4:8
If we are going to pray and not worry about all the things, what do we fill our mind with? Paul gives us an answer in Philippians 4:8 of what we are to dwell or think about—whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. In th...
15. Don't Worry. Pray About Everything: Philippians 4:6-7
In this episode Stacey teaches on a passage many of us are familiar with but struggle to put into practice. Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6-7 not to worry about anything but pray about everything. He then gives us a promise that makes all the ...
14. Bonus Episode: Haven Girls Night Out - Stacey Thacker
Friends who follow Jesus will help you follow Him too. They share your faith, are present in your life, make sacrifices, and share the mission of Jesus in taking the Gospel to the World. This message was recorded at our recent H...