HER FAITH INSPIRES Ep 299: She Believed HE Could: Breaking Free from Self-Reliance and Embracing Biblical Empowerment with Becky Beresford

 

Season: 13 Episode: 299

Summary

In a culture that constantly tells women to “believe in yourself,” how do we discern the difference between cultural empowerment and true biblical strength? Author Becky Beresford joins me to talk about her powerful new book, She Believed HE Could, So She Did. We dig into why the self-help gospel has gained such a strong foothold in Christian circles and how to break free from self reliance and embrace biblical empowerment

Becky also shares the personal stories behind her book, the Scriptures that anchored her through the writing process, and practical ways to start rebuilding your life on God’s strength—not your own. If you’ve ever wrestled with independence, identity, or the pressure to “do it all,” this conversation will be a breath of fresh air.

Here is… She Believed HE Could: Break free from self reliance and embrace biblical empowerment.

Becky’s Website and Book: He Believed HE Could So She Did

Question One

What inspired you to write She Believed HE Could, So She Did—and how did that title come about?  

Question Two:

In your book, you contrast cultural empowerment with biblical empowerment. How do you define the difference between the two?

Question Three:

Why do you think the self-help gospel has gained such a foothold in Christian circles, especially among women?

Question Four:

What are some subtle ways Christian women might be absorbing self-reliance messages without realizing it?

Question Five:

What does surrender look like when you’re pursuing dreams, goals, or leadership as a woman of God?

Question Six:

Are there any specific Scriptures you returned to over and over as you wrote this book?

Question Seven:

You share a lot of personal stories in the book. Which one was the hardest to write—and why did you feel it needed to be included?

Question Eight:

For the woman who’s realizing she’s believed some lies about strength, independence, or identity—where should she start? 

Question Nine:

Where can listeners grab a copy of the book, and how can they connect with you or your ministry?

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