In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen Noyes uses Proverbs 31:4 to explore the difference between legalistic rules and convictions formed through a personal relationship with God. She shares how her strict no-alcohol policy during her first marriage unintentionally taught her kids that alcohol itself was sinful—and how those rules collapsed during her divorce. A conversation with her eight-year-old son about two Christian families with opposite views on alcohol helped her teach that conviction should come from God, not pressure from others. Eileen also discusses her journey with yoga, how seeking God’s guidance led to healing after hip surgery, and why forcing convictions damages relationships. She explains that true transformation happens when conviction becomes internal, and while some biblical instructions are clear, others require seeking God personally.

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In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen Noyes completes her three-part series on Proverbs 31:3 by addressing wives directly about their responsibility to protect their kings rather than ruin them. After covering how to raise sons and daughters in previous episodes, Eileen tackles the often-overlooked reality that wives can become the very women who destroy their husbands through disrespect, constant criticism, and approaching conflict like a man instead of a woman. She gets vulnerable about putting immense pressure on her husband Michael after remarrying, expecting perfection because all eyes were watching, and how a conversation about his role as provider for 15 kids completely shifted her perspective. Eileen shares five specific strategies starting with prayer, including the story of a marriage conference exercise where she prayed over her husband's eyes and he woke up seeing her differently. She breaks down why words of respect matter more than wives realize, how to listen to simple requests like cold drinks and organic berries, and why approaching your husband with vulnerability instead of toughness changes everything. Eileen also addresses the physical aspect, explaining that confidence and availability matter far more than perfect weight or appearance, and how honor and respect are the biggest components of sex appeal in marriage.

Discover why the wife who builds her king up is the ultimate protection against women who would tear him down.

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In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen Noyes tackles the flip side of Proverbs 31:3 by addressing how to raise daughters who refuse to become the kind of woman the Bible warns against. As a mother of eight with one biological daughter, Eileen gets honest about the challenges of raising girls in a culture that celebrates exposure over mystery and attention over respect. She shares five specific strategies for protecting your daughter's heart and identity, starting with building a relationship strong enough to have age-appropriate conversations about topics her own mother never discussed with her. Eileen reveals what happened when a football player confronted her about how she was presenting herself in college and how that wake-up call now shapes the wisdom she gives young women. She explains why being the example matters more than rules, teaching daughters to be classy and set apart rather than attention-seeking. Eileen breaks down the specific traits she's cultivating in her 11-year-old daughter and why mystery, modesty, and confidence attract the right kind of man while revealing everything attracts the wrong kind. She also addresses the father's role in this equation, sharing how she guides her husband Michael to love their daughter in ways that protect her from seeking male validation elsewhere.