More Than Strength: Faith Family and Fitness with Lyla Ward
Season 3 Episode 2
In this heartfelt episode, Caroline sits down with her youngest daughter, Lyla Ward—a true miracle and a young woman of profound wisdom beyond her years. Together, they explore the powerful intersections of faith, family, fitness, and mental health. Lyla opens up about her personal experiences as a teenager navigating friendships, faith challenges, and mental health, offering encouragement for listeners in any life stage.
You’ll Learn:
The miraculous story behind Lyla's birth and why she's called "our miracle baby."
Honest talk about prayer-- what it is and how to make it personal.
Practical tools to manage anxiety and feelings of overwhelm and a peaceful nighttime routine that promotes spiritual connection.
Memorizing scripture, worship, music, and prayer as a tool to transform your faith.
How you can learn to embrace the changing seasons of friendships.
Plus, all of our favorite books, podcasts, and songs that encourage you in your faith.
Key Takeaways:
Prayer is powerful and personal—start by saying, “Hey God.”
Scripture is alive and active—cling to verses like Hebrews 4:12 and Psalm 23 for guidance.
Movement matters—physical activity helps process emotions and brings clarity.
Worship looks different for everyone—find your expression, whether singing, running, or laughing with friends.
Faith, family, and fitness are connected—nurture all three for a balanced, transformed life.
Scriptures Mentioned:
Isaiah 43 1-2: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Show Notes:
Worship music by SEU Worship, Elevation Rhythm, Maverick City
Whoa That's Good, Who's She Becoming?
The Love Everybody Wants by Madison Prewett Troutt
Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith by Sydney McLaughlin