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Set Apart Podcast
Hosted by Leslie Ludy · EN
Inspiring women of all ages to pursue Christ-centered femininity, bestselling author Leslie Ludy speaks straightforwardly, giving biblical and practical advice on how to live as a godly woman amidst a self-seeking and shallow culture. With episodes on purity, purpose, devotional living, true beauty, Bible study, mentoring, leadership, friendships, romantic relationships, marriage, and family, this soul-stirring podcast will encourage you to surrender your life to the one true King and find true fulfillment and purpose in Him!
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Overcoming: Not Growing Weary
1w ago00:19:00Tap to summarizeLeslie continues the Overcoming series with a powerful reminder that this world is not our home. When we study the lives of historical Christians, one of the most important lessons we can learn is what it means to endure, to stay the course, and to not grow weary in well doing. In this episode, Leslie offers stories, Scriptures, and principles that illustrate the fact that we are not home yet. No matter how overlooked or under appreciated we may feel in our journey here on this earth, we have an exceedingly great reward awaiting us. If you are feeling weary or discouraged, this episode can inspire and uplift you with a Heavenly perspective.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about our 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2026 Ellerslie Discipleship programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Transcribe →Overcoming: Becoming an ordinary hero.
2w ago00:12:44Tap to summarizeLeslie begins a new series about overcoming by walking us through the struggles and victories of Christians from history past, and showing us what we can learn from them today. In this episode she outlines what defines a true Christian hero and reminds us that there are no "special" Christians, only faithful Christians. If you have ever felt unqualified to make a difference in the world for God's glory, this message can encourage you, showing us that true heroes are ordinary men and women who simply place their trust in an extraordinary God.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To register to watch the 2026 Set Apart Conference online visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our Late Summer 5 Week Discipleship Program at Ellerslie, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Transcribe →A Steadfast Heart: Emotional Health and Spiritual Warfare
3w ago00:14:18Tap to summarizeLeslie continues The Steadfast Heart series with a look at spiritual warfare and how the enemy's hinderance can impact our emotions. In this episode, Leslie encourages us to look at the areas of your life where we feel defeated, discouraged, or hopeless and consider whether Satan may be attacking us in those areas. She presents a Biblical strategy for being aware of enemy hinderance and attack, and resisting those attacks through the power of Jesus' name.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn more about the 2026 online Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn more about the Ellerslie 5-Week Late Summer Discipleship Program, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Transcribe →A Steadfast Heart: Letting God Shape Your Desires
Jun 300:19:29Tap to summarizeLeslie continues the Steadfast Heart series by unpacking the Biblical principle of letting God shape our heart's desires. We often believe we will find satisfaction in making our own decisions and simply asking God to bless them. But all throughout Scripture it is clear that God wants to guide us, direct our paths, give us wisdom, and show us the way we should go. Scripture is also clear that as we build our lives around Him, our desires align with His. This episode challenges us to freshly examine whether we are truly allowing God to shape our desires and lead our lives.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To register for the online version of the 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about the Late Summer 5-Week Discipleship Program at Ellerslie, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Transcribe →A Steadfast Heart: Proverbs 31 Pressure?
May 2800:20:12Tap to summarizeLeslie continues the Steadfast Heart series by diving into Proverbs 31. As modern women we can often feel unhealthy pressure when we encounter this portion of Scripture. But when we understand what Proverbs 31 is really about, it can completely change our mindset. In this episode, Leslie unpacks Biblical keys to understanding Proverbs 31 not as a standard to rise up to, but as a promise to stand upon. She offers practical ways to lean on the supernatural enabling strength of God to live out the seemingly impossible calling upon our lives as daughters of the King.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about the online version of our 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2026 Late Summer Discipleship Program at Ellerslie, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Transcribe →Emotional Health: A Steadfast Heart: Living for His Glory
May 1800:20:28Tap to summarizeAs part of the Steadfast Heart series, Leslie unpacks a little-known secret to emotional health - living for God's glory instead of for ourselves. While it seems counter-intuitive, when we choose to get out of the way so that Jesus can be seen through our lives, we experience lasting joy and peace. There is tremendous emotional freedom that comes from choosing to step out of the way, so that Jesus can clearly be seen in and through us - just as John the Baptist did when he said "I must decrease, but He must increase." (John 3:30) When we fix our gaze on Jesus and let others follow our gaze upwards, we will experience a soul-level emotional peace that can never be found in focusing on ourselves. For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about our 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2026 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Transcribe →A Steadfast Heart: Set Free from Self-Pity
May 1300:16:40Tap to summarizeLeslie continues the Steadfast Heart series with a conversation about self-pity and the impact that it can have on our emotional health. While the culture often treats self-pity as harmless or even healthy, in reality nothing can plummet us into despair or depression quicker. In this episode, Leslie offers Biblical keys to living free from the trap of self-pity while also allowing God to bring healing to our hurts and griefs.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn more about our 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2026 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Transcribe →A Steadfast Heart: How Turning Outward Impacts our Emotions
May 500:15:07Tap to summarizeLeslie continues the Steadfast Heart series with an inspiring episode about the joy of turning outward. While we often believe that focusing on ourselves is the best solution for emotional struggles, in God's kingdom the opposite is actually true. Through historical stories and practical encouragement, this episode reminds us of the soul-level satisfcation that comes from working in cooperation with God's Spirit to bless and strengthen others.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn more about the 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2026 Ellerslie programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Transcribe →Emotional Health and True Comfort
Apr 2700:21:57Tap to summarizeLeslie continues the Steadfast Heart series with a powerful look at what it means to seek the right comfort - God's comfort - when we are hurting or struggling. There are many forms of counterfeit comfort in our culture that may provide temporary distraction, but won't truly heal us at the soul-level. In this episode, Leslie offers Biblical keys to experiencing the lasting healing that comes from the God of all comfort, and offers practical ways to keep our emotions grounded in Him even in the hardest of times.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about the 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2026 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Transcribe →A Steadfast Heart: Rest and Emotional Health
Apr 1000:21:50Tap to summarizeLeslie continues the Emotional Health series with an exploration of true Biblical rest. While the culture promotes a version of rest that is temporal and self-focused, God's pattern for rest is Christ-centered, eternally focused, and restorative at the soul-level. In this episode Leslie offers several practical, Biblical keys to experiencing true rest in any circumstance or season of life.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about our 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our Set Apart Magazine, visit https://setapart.org/set-apart-magazine/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
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