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144: Creating New Mindsets for Fresh Starts + New Beginnings in the New Year

Ready for fresh starts and new beginnings in the new year? This episode is part one in a three-part series on goal setting and creating a mindset that is going to support us in the changes we want to make in the new year. Today we’re talking about the vital step we must take before […]

143: 10 Recommended Resources for Finding Soul Rest as a Christian Woman

Finding soul rest is at the top of several of our to-do lists for the upcoming year. But how do we get to rest? How can we find rest in everyday practical ways?  Today I’m sharing what I’ve learned about rest and giving you my ten favorite resources for finding soul rest.   WHAT YOU’LL […]

142: How My Battle with Depression Helps Me Grow Closer to God with Amber Cullum

Although it seems counterintuitive, a battle with depression can help us grow closer to God. We know depression exists, and maybe we have struggled with depression ourselves, but we don’t really talk about depression enough in the Church. We might wonder, where is God when I’m battling depression? What does God say about overcoming depression? […]

141: How to Cultivate Self-Compassion When You’re a Perfectionist

Self-compassion is a big part of having a healthy identity as a Christian woman, or just as a woman in general.  If we struggle with perfectionism, however, at times it can feel downright impossible to have compassion for ourselves.  All we can see are the things that are wrong, or the things that need to […]

140: How to Mentally Prepare for the Holiday Season Without a Loved One with Nancy Hicks

How can we mentally prepare for the holiday season without a loved one and manage grief at the holidays? Managing loss at Christmas and Thanksgiving can be extremely difficult since these seasons are traditionally a time of family celebration and fun.  In today’s podcast episode we will be speaking about grief as related to the […]

139: How to Break Free From Hopelessness and Find Hope in Times of Despair with Julie Sanford

How can we find hope when times are difficult?  We may have hope when times are easy, but what happens when that hope turns to despair and we’re plagued with negative thoughts of hopelessness? Even if we have faith in God, when there is something so terrible, so difficult, so unimaginable happening in front of […]

138: 10 Bible Verses on Managing Emotions That Every Christian Needs to Know

What does the Bible say about managing emotions and how can these verses help us manage negative thoughts and even grow closer to God? We are sharing 10 Bible verses on managing emotions that every Christian needs to know.     I’ve arranged these mindset Bible verses in a specific pattern to help us understand […]

137: How to Find Life Balance and Create Mental Space to Grow Closer to God with Christy Wright

I’m often asked “how do I create mental space to grow closer to God when my life is so busy?” Today I’m excited to bring in bestselling author Christy Wright for her perspective on how to find life balance and create life rhythms to support your priorities, such as spiritual growth.  Christy will be sharing […]

136: How Christian Meditation Can Help a Teen Girl Renew Her Thought Life with Sarah Geringer

Christian meditation for teens is a wonderful way for teen girls and teen boys to learn how to renew their minds and grow closer to God. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids overcome negative thoughts, today’s conversation with Sarah Geringer offers great insight on how to help our kids manage toxic thoughts […]

135: How to Be More Grateful for the Good Even in Hard Times

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, many of us start thinking about how to be more grateful and what it means to be grateful. Gratitude is much easier when life is good, but how can we practice gratitude when hard times hit? How can we authentically practice gratitude when we are frustrated and unhappy with […]