Dear friends,
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably felt the weight of expectations—both the ones our culture heaps on us and the ones we sometimes place on ourselves when reading Scripture. In a world that equates success with perfection, it’s no wonder so many women feel stretched thin, weary, and even discouraged.
That’s why I’m so excited to invite you into a brand-new podcast series on the Raising Rices podcast called More Than Virtue.
This series was born out of my desire to help women see Proverbs 31 not as an impossible checklist, but as a beautiful, grace-filled picture of a woman whose life is anchored in the Lord. If this passage has ever left you feeling overwhelmed or inadequate, I want you to know—you are not alone, and this series is for you.
Understanding the Heart of Proverbs 31
For many years, Proverbs 31 has been read as a list of tasks to accomplish, roles to perfect, or standards to meet. But that is not how it was written. It’s a poem of praise—an encouragement spoken from a mother to her son, highlighting the beauty of a woman whose life reflects wisdom, strength, and godliness.
In the podcast, I share about my own journey of reframing this passage. Instead of viewing Proverbs 31 as a burden, we can see it as an invitation to a life centered on God, family, and community. Its purpose is not condemnation, but celebration.
The Cultural Contrast
Every day, we are fed the message that to be a “successful woman,” we must do it all, be it all, and have it all. This hustle-driven mindset inevitably leads to exhaustion and an inner sense of never measuring up.
But Proverbs 31 offers a radically different narrative.
It calls us out of performance and into presence.
Out of perfectionism and into faithfulness.
Out of striving and into resting in the Lord.
Our worth is not tied to our productivity—it’s rooted in Christ.
Who This Series Is For
The beautiful thing about Proverbs 31 is that it speaks to every woman, in every season.
Whether you are:
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a busy mom with full hands and a full heart,
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a single woman seeking wisdom for this chapter,
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or a grandmother investing deeply in the next generation…
There is encouragement here for you.
This series is not about achieving a mythical status of womanhood; it’s about embracing God’s design and growing in faithful obedience right where you are.
What You Can Expect
Each episode will unpack a portion of Proverbs 31—slowly, thoughtfully, and with Scripture at the center. We’ll explore biblical principles, practical application, and the grace God extends to women who long to honor Him but sometimes feel overwhelmed.
My goal is to walk through these verses in a way that brings clarity, hope, and rest—not pressure.
Encouragement for the Journey
If you take away one truth from the very first episode, I hope it’s this:
God’s love for you is not contingent upon your ability to “live up to” Proverbs 31.
In Christ, you are already known, seen, and loved.
Your everyday moments of faithfulness—no matter how small—matter deeply to the Lord.
As we walk through this series together, my prayer is that we will learn to invite God into the ordinary rhythms of our days and grow in wisdom, strength, and grace.
Will You Join Me?
If your heart is craving encouragement, biblical depth, and a renewed perspective on womanhood, I would love for you to listen along each week. You can find the More Than Virtue series on the Raising Rices podcast wherever you listen, and I’ll continue sharing reflections and resources here on the blog as well.
Let’s rediscover the beauty of Proverbs 31—not as a burden, but as a blessing.
With grace,
Marissa
Key Takeaways
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Proverbs 31 is a vision of biblical womanhood—not a checklist.
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Cultural pressures often leave women feeling inadequate or burnt out.
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Every woman in every season can find encouragement in Proverbs 31.
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The podcast will explore Scripture deeply, with a focus on grace and growth.
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Our worth is rooted in Christ, not in our performance.
Tags: Proverbs 31, Biblical Womanhood, Grace, Faithfulness, Raising Rices Podcast, More Than Virtue, Women in Scripture, Encouragement for Women, Christian Living