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Diane Canada shares her reaction to the midterm election and reflects on what she believes it means through a Christian, end-times lens. She discusses faith, America’s future, and the urgency she feels to reach others with the Gospel. Learn more about Diane's work at: https://ladyupamerica.com

What happens on earth after the Rapture? In part two of the Last Days series, Diane Canada walks through the Great Tribulation, drawing on Isaiah 13 and Revelation. Steve Gill joins Diane on Election Day to break down the midterms. In Tea Time, she covers: How the Antichrist rises to powerThe mark of the beastThe seven seals, trumpets and bowlsArmageddonShe also explains why she believes God rescues His children before His wrath is poured out, and why that should motivate us to reach the lost now. Get the new 2nd Edition of Diane's book, Lady Up in These Last Days, at LadyUpAmerica.com. Diane Michel Canada is the founder of Lady Up America. She teaches Christian conservative moms how to gracefully win hearts to Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques.  Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica Learn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve Gill and TriStar Daily: https://tristardaily.com  📖 Order Diane’s book, "Lady Up In These Last Days: Start a Kettle, Not a Fight": Audible: https://bit.ly/audible-lady-up-in-these-last-days Paperback: https://books.by/diane-canada Kindle: https://bit.ly/kindle-lady-up-in-these-last-days  🌸 Follow the Journey on Instagram: @dianecanadaofficial “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 #LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry  #faithoverfear  #podcastforwomen  Disclaimer: Diane offers her suggestions based on her personal and professional experience. Her guidance is general and not specific to any one person. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: TFEMFUJ1YZVVYOTU, AQIP0YSPNVF3TTYM

Are you feeling it too? Many Christians sense something is coming. On this week's Lady Up America, Diane Canada opens with First Thessalonians 4:16–18 and shares why she believes Jesus rescues His church before the Great Tribulation Political expert Steve Gill joins to talk about the final days of the campaign season, the Israel election, Iran and what Christians can do now. Diane also sits down for tea with Tennessee House District 55 candidate Jayla Thomas.In Tea Time, the first lesson in a four-part series on the last days, Diane covers: What the rapture isWhat the Jewish wedding tradition shows about Christ and His brideWhy she believes God's children aren't appointed to His wrathGet the new 2nd Edition of Diane's book, Lady Up in These Last Days, at LadyUpAmerica.com. Diane Michel Canada is the founder of Lady Up America. She teaches Christian conservative moms how to gracefully win hearts to Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques.  Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica Learn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve Gill and TriStar Daily: https://tristardaily.com  Learn more about Jayla Thomas: https://jaylat4tennessee.com 📖 Order Diane’s book, "Lady Up In These Last Days Audible: https://bit.ly/audible-lady-up-in-these-last-days Paperback: https://books.by/diane-canada Kindle: https://bit.ly/kindle-lady-up-in-these-last-days  🌸 Follow the Journey on Instagram: @dianecanadaofficial “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 #LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry  #rapture  #podcastforwomen  Disclaimer: Diane offers her suggestions based on her personal and professional experience. Her guidance is general and not specific to any one person. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 3GTZT6SZBVYZUTLV, PTL06FOFZLSDZSFC, KUOXV9FSFOUHNT6R

Diane Canada reflects on Young Washington and the difference between “intelligence” and true wisdom. Through George Washington’s early ambitions, disappointments, and unexpected responsibilities, she explores how God can use hardship and delay to prepare us for purpose and how there are so many parallels playing out in our culture today. What if the thing that made George Washington feel like an outsider helped shape his greatness? Diane connects his story to a faith-filled reminder: what feels like a limitation may be preparing you for what’s ahead, and wisdom cannot be found in any book.   Diane Michel Canada is the founder of Lady Up America. She teaches Christian conservative moms how to gracefully win hearts to Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques. Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica Learn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve Gill and TriStar Daily: https://tristardaily.com  📖 Order Diane’s book, "Lady Up In These Last Days: Start a Kettle, Not a Fight": Audible: https://bit.ly/audible-lady-up-in-these-last-days Paperback: https://books.by/diane-canada Kindle: https://bit.ly/kindle-lady-up-in-these-last-days  🌸 Follow the Journey on Instagram: @dianecanadaofficial “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 #LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry  #faithoverfear  #podcastforwomen #youngwashington Disclaimer: Diane offers her suggestions based on her personal and professional experience. Her guidance is general and not specific to any one person. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 3GTZT6SZBVYZUTLV, PTL06FOFZLSDZSFC, KUOXV9FSFOUHNT6R

What’s weighing so heavily on your heart and mind? Diane Canada, founder of Lady Up America, calls to women who are tired of living stuck, discouraged, or spiritually tangled. This episode is a simple but direct reset, a pause to reflect on what you need to release so you can laugh, play, and enjoy life again.  You’ll hear Diane’s repeated challenge to "lady up" and think honestly about the inner barriers that keep people from peace, confidence, and purpose. The message is compact, but the question behind it is the real force of the episode: what do you need to break free from, in your heart and in your mind? Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: XZH7NFSWIZWIEMJ3, 95EF8ZGJ6F57NO4A Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica Learn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve Gill and TriStar Daily: https://tristardaily.com  📖 Order Diane’s book, "Lady Up In These Last Days: Start a Kettle, Not a Fight": Audible: https://bit.ly/audible-lady-up-in-these-last-days Paperback: https://books.by/diane-canada Kindle: https://bit.ly/kindle-lady-up-in-these-last-days  🌸 Follow the Journey on Instagram: @dianecanadaofficial “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 #LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry  #faithoverfear  #podcastforwomen  Diane Michel Canada is the founder of Lady Up America. She teaches Christian conservative moms how to gracefully win hearts to Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques.  Disclaimer: Diane offers her suggestions based on her personal and professional experience. Her guidance is general and not specific to any one person.

Diane Canada tackles the question behind all the dark, supernatural imagery flooding our screens this month and shows how the Christian view of blood turns fear into a story of salvation. With Halloween dominating the TV menu - vampires, zombies, paranormal thrillers, and endless darkness - Diane asks the question most people never stop to consider: why are we so fascinated by blood sacrifice, and why does that same symbol look completely different in the message of Jesus?  Discover how the blood of Jesus connects to the cross, what "blood-bought" redemption really means, and why believers say it washes us "white as snow." Diane also lays the groundwork for being able to explain this message clearly to someone else, not just understand it for yourself.  If you've ever wondered why the Bible talks so much about blood, or how something that seems so dark can point to hope, this episode will give you a clearer, deeper answer. Essential listening for believers who want to understand the cross more fully and explain it with confidence.  Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: RZQSWLMEIUPEDSDU, QIRXQSQXS7LNJBRR, CMSPFZS3QHTVYEW0 Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica Learn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve Gill and TriStar Daily: https://tristardaily.com  📖 Order Diane’s book, "Lady Up In These Last Days: Start a Kettle, Not a Fight": Audible: https://bit.ly/audible-lady-up-in-these-last-days Paperback: https://books.by/diane-canada Kindle: https://bit.ly/kindle-lady-up-in-these-last-days  🌸 Follow the Journey on Instagram: @dianecanadaofficial “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 #LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry  #faithoverfear  #podcastforwomen  Diane Michel Canada is the founder of Lady Up America. She teaches Christian conservative moms how to gracefully win hearts to Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques.  Disclaimer: Diane offers her suggestions based on her personal and professional experience. Her guidance is general and not specific to any one person.

New insights behind Lee Ann Womack’s beautiful song, I Hope You Dance, are more timely than ever—especially when joy feels impossible among today’s news headlines. Diane Canada unpacks LeAnn’s anthem through a biblical lens and shows why real joy isn’t a mood you manufacture, but a gift that can rebuild you from the inside out.  Using Psalm 30:11 and Jeremiah 31:4, Diane turns a beloved song into a practical invitation to leave mourning behind, resist discouragement, and step back onto the dance floor of life. She connects the lyrics to the pressures of modern culture, the ache of disappointment, and the daily choice to keep your heart soft instead of bitter. In this episode, Diane explores: WHY “the joy of the Lord is your strength” and how to practically get someHow to resist bitterness when love hurts.What it means to fight for your faith when life challenges it.Diane also shares a personal reflection on motherhood, grief, and the value of loving anyway—a reminder that joy doesn’t erase pain, but it can endure alongside it. If you’ve ever felt stuck on the sidelines of your own life, this episode is an invitation not to sit it out. She closes by inviting you to draw closer to Jesus and discover the kind of joy that can meet you even in hard seasons. Listen for encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that you weren’t made to be a wallflower. You were made to dance. Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica Learn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve Gill and TriStar Daily: https://tristardaily.com  📖 Order Diane’s book, "Lady Up In These Last Days: Start a Kettle, Not a Fight": Audible: https://bit.ly/audible-lady-up-in-these-last-days Paperback: https://books.by/diane-canada Kindle: https://bit.ly/kindle-lady-up-in-these-last-days  🌸 Follow the Journey on Instagram: @dianecanadaofficial “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 #LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry  #faithoverfear  #podcastforwomen  Diane Michel Canada is the founder of Lady Up America. She teaches Christian conservative suburban moms how to gracefully win hearts to Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques.  Disclaimer: Diane offers her suggestions based on her personal and professional experience. Her guidance is general and not specific to any one person. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: RK7ERSWZEZHPD6SE, Y2YOFUJH4BVCXMIK, OJMH36LCLLROBNMF

As the chill of fall settles in, Diane Canada invites you to gather around the metaphorical campfire and explore the profound lessons hidden within trials by fire. In this episode, she draws a powerful connection between the warmth of a campfire and the biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who faced the fiery furnace with unwavering faith. Diane shares her personal fascination with fire and the impactful lesson learned from a childhood experience. This sets the stage for an inspiring conversation with the entire cast of the newly released film, "Daniel and the Fiery Furnace." Each actor shares their unique insights and encouragement from portraying this timeless biblical story, offering listeners a glimpse into how they can navigate their own spiritual battles. You'll discover: - The purpose of the "fires" we encounter in our lives and how they shape our faith. - Encouragement from the film's cast on emerging victorious from life's toughest challenges. - Practical wisdom on how God meets us during our trials and the importance of keeping our faith strong in a tumultuous culture. In a time when the spiritual battleground feels more daunting than ever, this episode serves as a beacon of hope. Understanding how to walk through fire without even smelling like smoke is not just a metaphor; it’s a vital lesson for anyone seeking to deepen their faith and resilience. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, this episode is essential listening for Christian women and anyone navigating their own trials. Join Diane as she leads you through this enlightening conversation that promises to inspire and uplift. Don't miss out on this transformative journey—hit play now! Subscribe for weekly encouragement and insights to help you navigate life's fires! Learn more about Diane: https://ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve Gill: https://tristardaily.com #Faith #SpiritualJourney #OvercomingChallenges Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: SV3FA5PPGQF174QZ, ZBPD3WJYNDNEYFC3, 49URFQVTFFDUYDMV, DR0CV4QPACBG3LIX, J54EJAZHHIQN31BL Diane's opinions and suggestions are based on her own personal experience; they are general in nature, and not intended for any one person. Diane is not a Pastor or a licensed counselor.

This episode is especially for faith-driven voters, anyone overwhelmed by political noise, and listeners who need a practical reason to care again before November. Diane Canada gracefully brings the urgency of faith and civic responsibility, while Steve Gill adds insider perspective from his years in government, talk radio, and national commentary. Together, they make the case that election fatigue is real - but disengagement has a far higher cost. They also confront the deeper burnout that keeps people from acting at all, reminding listeners that if Christians want to push back against chaos, they have to show up, stay informed, and refuse to surrender the field. Learn more at ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve at tristardaily.com Support this show at ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica Diane Canada's views, suggestions, and opinions are based on her personal life experience and expertise. They are not meant for any one person. Diane is not a Pastor or a licensed counselor.

Have you ever chickened out of sharing your testimony? Worried about what to say without oversharing, or worried about what someone would think if they only knew what you've been through? This episode will spark courage and clarity to speak up! Diane Canada unpacks why your hardest seasons may be the very thing that God uses to open a heart. She reframes testimony as an act of service to bring hope, not self-exposure. *YOU'LL DISCOVER:* * What to share in your testimony and what to leave out * How to overcome the fear of vulnerability and being judged * Why people listen when the advice comes from someone who has been through the fire * How Scripture, especially Luke 8:39, calls believers to tell what Jesus has done * Why your deepest scars can become someone else's lifeline How to draft your Testimony (as Diane promised during the show): 1. I was struggling with… 2. I felt… 3. Jesus met me when… 4. He began to… 5. Today, I have hope because… Learn more about Lady Up America: http://ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve Gill at: http://tristardaily.com Diane's suggestions and guidance are based solely on her experience and expertise. Diane is not a licensed counselor or a Pastor.

What if real influence has less to do with being seen and more to do with who you are becoming when no one is watching? In this episode, we’re moving beyond Christian image-management, people-pleasing, and the pressure to appear spiritually mature. Real influence doesn’t come from performing Christianity perfectly or trying to convince people to follow Jesus. It flows from a life genuinely transformed by Him. We’ll explore: Why spiritual immaturity can damage our Christian witnessThe difference between performing faith and being transformed by ChristHow a secure identity in Jesus frees us from seeking validationWhy the Fruit of the Spirit is the clearest evidence of real influenceWhat it looks like to live for an “audience of One”How our ordinary responses at work, at home, and in relationships can make Jesus visibleThe world doesn’t need a more polished Christian image. It needs to see the reality of Christ reflected through women who are becoming more loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled. Real influence starts where performance ends. If this episode encourages you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who may be tired of striving and ready to walk in genuine transformation. #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #FruitOfTheSpirit #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverPerformance Learn more: https://ladyupamerica.com

Maybe it's time we start responding with humor to the lunacy on display in our world. God is in control and He is not rattled by any of it. Let's trade in that spirit of heaviness today for some joy and praise! Takeaways Exchanging heaviness for joyEngaging with humor and eternal perspective Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica Learn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.com 📖 Order my book, "Lady Up In These Last Days: Start a Kettle, Not a Fight": Audible: https://bit.ly/audible-lady-up-in-the... Paperback: https://books.by/diane-canada Kindle: https://bit.ly/kindle-lady-up-in-thes... “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 #LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry #faithoverfear #podcastforwomen Diane Michel Canada is the founder of the Lady Up America training program. She trains Christian conservative suburban moms how to gracefully win the suburbs for Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques. Disclaimer: Diane offers her suggestions based on her personal and professional experience. Her guidance is general and not specific to any one person.

Today's show is a departure from my normal show...just raw and vulnerable in these last days. Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamericaLearn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.com Join the Mission:If you feel called to reach your neighborhood with grace and truth, I would love to see you become a MEMBER📖 Order my book, "Lady Up In These Last Days: Start a Kettle, Not a Fight":Audible: https://bit.ly/audible-lady-up-in-these-last-daysPaperback: https://books.by/diane-canadaKindle: https://bit.ly/kindle-lady-up-in-these-last-days 🌸 Follow the Journey on Instagram: @dianecanadaofficial“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5#LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry #faithoverfear #podcastforwomen Diane Michel Canada is the founder of the Lady Up America training program. She trains Christian conservative suburban moms how to gracefully win the suburbs for Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques.

Here's instant proof that Jesus is not a Socialist. Nothing about Socialism or Communism is Biblical...NOTHING! I hope today's show blesses you and helps you gracefully back this up in conversations with neighbors, friends, and family. Support Lady Up America: Buy Diane a cup of tea HERE! Learn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: Website Learn more about Steve Gill and TriStar Daily Join the Mission: If you feel called to reach your neighborhood with grace and truth, I would love to see you become a MEMBER HERE 📖 Order the book, "Lady Up In These Last Days: Start a Kettle, Not a Fight": Audible, Paperback, Kindle 🌸 Follow the Journey on Instagram: @dianecanadaofficial “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 #LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry #faithoverfear #podcastforwomen Diane Michel Canada is the founder of the Lady Up America training program. She trains Christian conservative suburban moms how to gracefully win the suburbs for Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques.

Christians who are paying attention can easily discern the season we are in...the Last Days. At this point, we must choose who we will serve each day. Will we serve the god of convenience, the god of comfort, or the God of the Bible? Time to Lady Up! Enough sloppy Christianity. Eternity is near and God wants to work through us to reach the lost. Will you let Him? Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica Learn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.com Learn more about Steve Gill and TriStar Daily: https://tristardaily.com Join the Mission: If you feel called to reach your neighborhood with grace and truth, I would love to see you become a MEMBER: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica 📖 Order my book, "Lady Up In These Last Days: Start a Kettle, Not a Fight": Audible: https://bit.ly/audible-lady-up-in-these-last-days Paperback: https://books.by/diane-canada Kindle: https://bit.ly/kindle-lady-up-in-these-last-days 🌸 Follow the Journey on Instagram: @dianecanadaofficial “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 #LadyUpAmerica #womensbiblestudy #ChristianWomen #womensministry #faithoverfear #podcastforwomen Diane Michel Canada is the founder of the Lady Up America training program. She trains Christian conservative suburban moms how to gracefully win the suburbs for Jesus with her signature Lady Up America techniques.