The Compelled Podcast with Emma Mae
Join Emma Mae McDaniel to be encouraged by the truth and equipped to boldly live out your faith in Jesus.
Episodes
June 25, 2025 • 62 mins
In this honest, joy-filled, refreshing conversation, Emma Mae sits with a dear college friend, Bella Cordero Fabrizio to talk about everything from post-grad, to dating, to picking up and unexpectedly moving across the country. Bella opens up about the reality that though walking with God is the greatest gift, it is not a smooth sailing journey. Find comfort and clarity as Emma Mae and Bella discuss what they have been learning abo...
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June 18, 2025 • 26 mins
In this bold and Spirit-led episode of Compelled, Emma Mae McDaniel delivers a heartfelt and challenging message from Revelation 3, calling believers out of spiritual complacency. Drawing from Jesus’ letter to the church in Laodicea, Emma unpacks the meaning behind lukewarm faith—what it looked like then and how it still shows up in our lives today. With powerful imagery, historical context, and unflinching honesty, she reminds us ...
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June 11, 2025 • 17 mins
In this passionate and heartfelt episode of the Be Compelled Podcast, Emma Mae McDaniel invites you to be refreshed by the unshakable hope we find in God’s Word. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and her own middle school memory of running timed miles, Emma encourages listeners to run with endurance the race marked out for them—no matter how tired, weighed down, or discouraged they may feel. With vivid storytelling, practical truth, and a de...
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June 4, 2025 • 16 mins
In this heartfelt and deeply encouraging episode of the Compelled Podcast, Emma Mae McDaniel invites us to pause, praise, and refocus our hearts on Christ. Reflecting on John 21 and Psalm 100, Emma unpacks the moment Jesus redirects Peter's comparison with a powerful question: “What is that to you?” Through storytelling, scripture, and her signature warmth, Emma reminds us how easily we can drift into comparison and how faithfully ...
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May 28, 2025 • 17 mins
In this powerful episode of the Compelled podcast, Emma Mae McDaniel invites listeners to rediscover the wonder and relevance of God's Word through the familiar story of Noah and the Ark. Though many of us know this story from childhood, Emma uncovers fresh insight into what it truly means to walk by faith amid uncertainty. With heartfelt encouragement, she emphasizes that the secret to Noah's obedience wasn’t fearlessness or perfe...
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May 21, 2025 • 41 mins
In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Emma Mae McDaniel sits down with author and speaker Grace Valentine for a raw and deeply relatable talk about friendships, shifting seasons, and the subtle battle of comparison. From wedding weekends and road trip memories to the quiet moments of insecurity, they unpack how the gospel transforms our friendships, our waiting, and our worth.Whether you're feeling left behind, struggling to...
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May 14, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode of the Compelled Podcast, Emma Mae speaks directly to those navigating difficult transitions—whether graduating, entering a new season, or simply stepping into the unknown. With Psalm 143 as her anchor, Emma offers three gentle yet powerful encouragements: yield to the Spirit’s leading, don’t be afraid to plan, and step boldly into new community. Through personal stories, Scripture, and tender wisdom, Emma reminds u...
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May 7, 2025 • 10 mins
In this episode of the Compelled Podcast, Emma Mae invites listeners into Psalm 103 to rediscover the power of remembering God’s goodness—and our God-given purpose. With encouragement from both King David’s psalm and Jesus’ words in John 12, Emma reminds us that even in seasons of confusion, weariness, or waiting, our purpose remains steady: to know God, glorify Him, and walk in His light. If you've been feeling lost in the details...
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April 30, 2025 • 15 mins
In today’s episode, Emma Mae McDaniel reminds us of the beautiful, unchanging nature of God amidst the constant changes of life. Rooted in 2 Peter 1, she encourages us to live compelled by the love of Christ, not out of obligation, but as a heartfelt response to God’s promises. Emma unpacks how our daily choices—whether in mundane tasks or big moments—reflect our love for God and the truth that He has given us everything we need to...
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April 23, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode of The Compelled Podcast, Emma Mae sits down with author and mother Hallie Dye to talk about the beauty of being limited on purpose. From the Garden of Eden to the chaos of laundry piles and late-night Sonic runs, Hallie shares deep biblical encouragement and personal stories about what it means to parent with open hands and a heart fully dependent on God. They talk about the ache of being unable to protect your kid...
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April 16, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode of The Compelled Podcast, Emma Mae opens up about moments of discouragement and the gentle ways God meets us there—sometimes through the sweet prompting of a child’s finger pointed to the sky, singing "this little light of mine." Walking us through Habakkuk 3:17–19, Emma Mae unpacks what it means to rejoice even when—when the vines are bare, the fields empty, and the season of life feels far from spring. Emma Mae in...
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April 9, 2025 • 22 mins
In today’s episode, Emma Mae McDaniel invites you into a personal and powerful walk through Psalm 23, the same words she speaks over her daughter each night. Together, you’ll unpack what it means to have a Shepherd who sees you, provides for you, restores your soul, and walks with you through every dark valley.
This isn’t just a Bible study it’s an invitation to breathe again, to remember you are never alone, and to rest in a hope ...
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April 2, 2025 • 18 mins
What do you do when life hits you with the unexpected—when fear grabs hold, and peace feels out of reach? In this soul-stirring episode, Emma Mae McDaniel shares raw moments from her own journey and invites you into the comforting truth of God’s presence. Through scripture, prayer, and honest reflection, you’ll discover how to anchor your heart in peace—even when the storm doesn’t stop. If your soul is craving rest, this episode wi...
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March 26, 2025 • 25 mins
You weren’t created to blend into the background—you were called to change the atmosphere. In this fire-filled episode, Emma Mae McDaniel speaks straight to the soul, reminding you that you are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. But what happens when we forget who we are? When we drift from our first love? When our light grows dim and our salt loses its flavor? This isn’t just encouragement—it’s a wake-up call. It’s ...
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March 19, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode of the Live Compelled Podcast, through heartfelt stories, scripture, and deep reflection, Emma Mae encourages us to approach God’s truth with childlike wonder—never losing sight of its power. No matter how familiar we are with His word, there is always more to discover, more to love, and more to live out. Let’s lean in, be transformed, and live compelled by His grace!
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March 12, 2025 • 21 mins
In this episode of The Compelled Podcast, Emma Mae McDaniel shares a message about faith, patience, and trusting God's timing. Reflecting on her husband's excitement to give gifts early, she draws a parallel to how we often want God's promises to unfold immediately, even though His plans take time. Using the story of David from 1 Samuel 16, she highlights how David was anointed as king but had to wait about 15 years before stepping...
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March 5, 2025 • 34 mins
In this powerful episode of The Compelled Podcast, host Emma Mae McDaniel welcomes her dear friend Morgan Krueger for a heartfelt conversation about breaking free from shame and embracing the truth of our identity in Christ. Together, they explore how shame seeks to separate us from God, while His love calls us into the light. Through personal testimonies, biblical wisdom, and practical encouragement, Emma and Morgan remind us that...
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February 26, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode of The Compelled Podcast, Emma Mae shares a heartfelt message about the beauty of walking by faith rather than by sight. Using personal reflections and the story of Philip from Acts 8, she explores how obedience to God often requires stepping out without knowing the full plan—much like baking cookies without a predictable recipe. Emma encourages listeners to trust in God’s guidance, embrace the adventure of faith, a...
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February 19, 2025 • 18 mins
In this heartfelt episode of Compelled, Emma Mae McDaniel shares a powerful reminder that you are loved, beautiful, and created on purpose. Through a simple yet profound story about finding the perfect antique hutch in an unexpected place, Emma encourages listeners to shift their perspective and recognize the incredible opportunities God places in their daily lives. Whether at work, in the gym, or with family, every moment is an in...
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February 12, 2025 • 15 mins
How often do we let excuses keep us from stepping into what God has called us to do? In this episode, Emma Mae McDaniel unpacks how excuses—whether from fear, insecurity, or doubt—can hold us back from living the life God designed for us. Drawing from the story of Moses, she highlights how God’s response to our excuses is never about our qualifications but always about who He is.
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