In this heartfelt episode of the Teachable Woman Podcast, Reverends Michele Owes and Diana P. Cherry reflect on one unchanging truth: God is faithful. In the midst of family responsibilities, life transitions, generational differences, grief, and new challenges, they share personal testimonies that remind us that no matter the season, God remains steadfast, trustworthy, and true.

From navigating widowhood to raising grandchildren in a digital age, this conversation anchors listeners in the assurance that when we love, obey, and serve God, He faithfully leads, guides, and provides. As the Lenten season begins, this episode also calls believers to deeper prayer, fasting, and surrender—trusting fully that “He’s got this.”

Life brings changing decades and new concerns, but God remains the same. Looking back 10, 20, or even 30 years, the concerns that once overwhelmed us are no longer present—because God answered. New challenges arise, but His faithfulness continues. As Scripture reminds us, “Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.”

One of the central themes of this episode is the simple yet powerful reminder: “He’s got this.”

When we try to figure everything out with our “peewee little brains,” we exhaust ourselves. But when we love, obey, and serve Him, God takes responsibility for what concerns us. Faith is not about forcing outcomes—it’s resting in His faithfulness.

Both hosts share the reality of navigating life after losing their husbands. The daily responsibilities once handled quietly by a spouse now require prayerful discernment. Yet even in grief and adjustment, God proves faithful. What once seemed impossible becomes manageable because He equips us for what we must face.

Rev. Owes shares a tender testimony about questioning whether she was doing a good job raising her granddaughters. In that very moment of silent prayer, her granddaughter declared, “This is the best family right here.” That was God’s faithful reassurance—answering an unspoken prayer through the mouth of a child. Sometimes His faithfulness shows up in the most unexpected ways.

From questions about whether Jesus has an Instagram or YouTube channel to navigating classroom struggles, this episode highlights the challenge of parenting and grandparenting in a digital age. The world has changed—but God has not. We must learn to minister in new ways without compromising eternal truth. We live in an ever-changing world, yet serve a never-changing God.

As Lent begins, listeners are reminded of the “37-second prayer” — the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew, which Jesus gave as a model. In just 37 seconds, it covers everything: God’s will, provision, forgiveness, and deliverance. Lent is a time for fasting—not just food, but distractions that compete with God’s time. True fasting involves surrendering what draws the flesh and allowing God to transform our hearts.

The difference in this community’s approach to fasting is clear: when God identifies something that must change, we don’t pick it back up after Lent. Obedience leads to reward. As we deny ourselves and take up our cross daily, we discover that God’s will brings greater peace and freedom than anything we surrender.

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Teachable Woman Podcast

Interview: A Woman Directed by God

Reverends Michele Owes and Diana P. Cherry

Introduction

In this deeply moving and transparent episode of the Teachable Woman Podcast, Reverend Michele Owes sits down with Reverend Diana P. Cherry to discuss her newly released book, A Woman Directed by God. This conversation goes far beyond an interview—it is a heartfelt testimony of God’s faithfulness, the power of wise counsel, and the beauty of finishing what God has ordained. Through personal stories, life lessons, and spiritual insight, listeners are invited into Reverend Cherry’s journey from humble beginnings to a life unmistakably shaped and directed by God.

Show Notes

1. The Heart Behind A Woman Directed by God

Reverend Cherry shares the origin of her second book, explaining how it grew out of a promise made after her first book, Seekers of Righteousness. While the first book served as a report of ministry stewardship, this book became a deeply personal autobiography—one shaped by reflection, discovery, and God’s leading throughout her life.

2. Remembering a Life with Few Memories

One of the most poignant moments of the episode is Reverend Cherry’s reflection on realizing she has no memories, photographs, or living witnesses of her early childhood. This revelation fuels her passion for encouraging families to preserve memories for their children and grandchildren, ensuring future generations have tangible connections to their beginnings.

3. From Humble Beginnings to God-Given Confidence

Reverend Cherry discusses the gap between her early life and the life she lives today, highlighting how her desire to succeed was never dictated by where she started. Despite early academic struggles and limiting beliefs, formative years in Catholic school became a turning point—proving she could learn, grow, and overcome.

4. Stewardship, Frugality, and Honoring Resources

The conversation turns practical as Reverend Cherry explains how humble beginnings shaped her lifelong approach to stewardship. From conserving household items to intentional decluttering, she shares her desire to leave an orderly legacy for her children and grandchildren—one marked by gratitude, wisdom, and responsibility.

5. The Call to Finish: Returning to College in Her Eighties

One of the most inspiring moments of the episode is Reverend Cherry’s decision to return to college in her eighties. Motivated by her late husband’s teaching on “Finish,” she shares her determination to live credibly—never teaching others to finish what they start while leaving unfinished business in her own life.

6. Wisdom for Young Mothers and Protecting Children

Drawing from her experience as a young, unmarried mother, Reverend Cherry offers loving but firm counsel to today’s parents. She emphasizes protecting children from unhealthy influences, resisting cultural pressure to overindulge, and allowing children to simply be children—free from unrealistic expectations and material excess.

7. The Power of Receiving and Acting on Wise Counsel

The episode closes with reflections on how God consistently placed wise voices in Reverend Cherry’s life—teachers, mentors, and elders who spoke truth and direction at pivotal moments. Rather than being offended, she received wisdom, acted upon it, and saw God bless her obedience. This posture of humility and teachability became a defining mark of her life and ministry.

Summary

This episode of the Teachable Woman Podcast offers an intimate and inspiring look into the life of a woman truly directed by God. Through stories of perseverance, humility, stewardship, and obedience, Reverend Diana P. Cherry demonstrates how God uses every season—successes...

Episode Title: Write the Vision

Date: January 31, 2026

Hosts: Rev. Michele Owes & Rev. Diana P. Cherry

In this powerful and timely episode of the Teachable Woman Podcast, Reverend Michele Owes and Reverend Diana P. Cherry welcome listeners into the new year with wisdom, clarity, and spiritual grounding. Rather than focusing on traditional New Year’s resolutions, the conversation centers on God-led vision, lifelong obedience, and purposeful living. Drawing from Scripture—particularly Habakkuk and Genesis—the hosts encourage believers to write the vision God gives, make it plain, and walk it out with faith, flexibility, and trust in the leading of the Holy Spirit.

The hosts clarify that they are not opposed to planning or goal-setting, but they caution against limiting growth to calendar-based resolutions. Creating long, pressure-filled lists tied to January 1 can be overwhelming and discouraging. Instead, they emphasize God-directed vision that transcends seasons and years, rooted in obedience rather than self-imposed timelines.

Using the biblical mandate to write the vision, Reverend Owes explains the importance of clearly recording what God instructs us to do. Vision must be understandable—not only to us, but also to those who may come after us. A God-given vision provides direction, continuity, and purpose, allowing others to “run with it” when they read it.

Reverend Diana P. Cherry shares her personal “Resolutions for Life,” which include loving God, obeying God, serving God, glorifying God, serving God’s people, never conforming to the world, and maximizing time in her body. These principles guide her daily life and spiritual walk, serving as a reminder that true transformation is ongoing and deeply spiritual.

The discussion highlights the danger of becoming so committed to personal plans that there is no room for God to redirect us. Reverend Owes emphasizes that God’s purposes and plans—plural—are where provision, protection, promotion, and peace reside. When we insist on leading ourselves, we risk frustration and missed opportunities for divine alignment.

Reverend Cherry teaches from Genesis, reminding listeners that all mankind shares a universal purpose: to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, and take dominion. Being fruitful means living productively and adding value to the lives of others. Dominion is already given by God—it is not earned but walked in through faith and obedience.

The hosts stress that “multiplying” does not only mean having children—it includes spiritual reproduction through godly living and witness. No matter one’s age or stage of life, there is still a “finish” within each believer. Reverend Cherry’s decision to return to college at age 82 stands as a powerful testimony that God’s work in us is never over.

Practical wisdom is shared about staying engaged, avoiding idleness, and stewarding time well. From decluttering homes to pursuing education, the hosts remind listeners that boredom is often a signal to refocus on stewardship. The episode also highlights Reverend Cherry’s new book, A Woman Directed by God, emphasizing obedience, wise counsel, and living fully surrendered to God’s direction.

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