The Pace of Peace

This episode is part of the P.E.A.C.E. framework — simple, Christ-centered practices to help you walk in peace in your body, soul, and home. Today we’re focusing on the “E” in P.E.A.C.E.: Elevate your perspective & explore possibilities. When you feel stuck in a circumstance… When negative thoughts start swirling… When you’re tempted to stop doing the work God has given you… The shift doesn’t...

If loving God feels hard right now — you’re not broken. You’re human. In today’s episode, we start the P.E.A.C.E. framework — simple practices to walk in peace for the Christian woman. We will Pause & Pray when we feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or spiritually tired. Referencing Matthew 22:37–39, we Pause, BE in our bodies, and pray to the one who we do desire to love with all our heart, mind...

In this brief post-holidays episode, Michelle shares with you her signature P.E.A.C.E. acronym. She gives you a behind the scenes preview of what these activations are at the end of each chapter in her soon to be released book. "The Pace of Peace: How to Navigate Struggles in Your Body, Soul, and Home" is available for pre-order now. From chapter three, "Pace Yourself", she shares with you the P.E...

In the Pause & Pray episodes, Michelle invites you to find somewhere comfortable to pause, to BE with the Lord, and pray through the scriptures. It's a moment to breathe, let your body rest in Him, and renew your mind. With Peace - Christ Himself, you discover can be a woman of peace.  This week, the scripture referenced through prayer is Colossians 3 verses one through four. Michelle als...

  In today’s episode, I’m getting real about something I know so many of us struggle with: self-control, fasting, and actually doing the thing God asked us to do. I share about how I absolutely struggled to follow the prompt to submit my flesh in fasting. It is in the midst of our weakness that the Lord meets us.  If you’ve ever felt frustrated because you “should be further along” or yo...

In this episode, we explore how Peace can actually make us stronger—where we are weak or struggling. Michelle invites you to reflect, elevate your perspective from a Kingdom position and introduce this new season's thought to cultivate. There is also a special sneak peek from "The Pace of Peace: How to Navigate Struggles in Your Body, Soul, and Home" you can pre-order now. It’s an easy, encou...

Join Michelle in this monthly episode to "Pause & Pray." Find a cozy location if you are able, to be still, be in your body, and be with God. Let Michelle guide you through this time of prayer and reflection with God, The Father, Jesus Christ our Savior, and Holy Spirit - three in one. Pre-order "The Pace of Peace: How to Navigate Struggles in Your Body, Soul, and Home" by Michelle today here....

Feeling the effects of seasonal depression already? You’re not alone—and there’s hope. Today, Michelle offers a word of encouragement and explains how her daily outdoor walks have become a daily desire. Michelle shares how her she feels it in her body when she neglects this simple practice. Learn how stepping outside could help you both physically and mentally—and how adopting this habit now can b...

When peace slips away, it’s often a sign our trust has wavered. In this encouraging episode, Michelle reflects on Isaiah 26:3 and helps you pause, breathe, and notice where your peace might be missing. Discover how to steady your mind, trust God fully, and rest in His perfect peace. Download 5 Prayers to Pray When You Feel Overwhelmed Here . 

Before the holiday rush begins, let’s pause and look at the thoughts shaping how you experience this season. In this coaching session, I’ll help you recognize stressful or anxious thoughts about the holidays and guide you to cultivate new ones rooted in peace and relief. You’ll leave with a renewed mindset and a lighter spirit—ready to walk through the holidays with grace. Follow along on Instagra...

In this 15-minute guided time of prayer and reflection, we’ll slow down and put every thought on trial with Christ, just as 2 Corinthians 10:5 reminds us to take captive every thought and make it obedient to Him. Together, we’ll quiet the noise, breathe deeply, and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal what is out of alignment with Him. Whether you’re battling anxious thoughts, mental clutter, body frus...

Learn how to recognize strongholds, renew your mind, and stay flexible in your faith. This episode introduces four types of strongholds and gives you simple, Spirit-led steps to walk in daily freedom and peace. Download Michelle's free resource: "5 Proverbs to Pray When You Feel Overwhelmed" today.

As the days grow shorter and the seasons shift, it’s easy for old thought patterns to resurface—comparison, shame, or that quiet voice that says you’re not enough. In this episode, Michelle Brumgard shares a heartfelt reflection on 2 Corinthians 10:5 and how to take every thought captive to find peace in changing seasons. Through a relatable story about fall clothes, shifting routines, and renewin...

Feeling weighed down by endless to-do lists and daily overwhelm? In this episode of The Pace of Peace, Michelle Brumgard shares a simple yet powerful 4-step Peace Plan to help you move from chaos to calm. Rooted in Philippians 4:6–7, you’ll learn how to: Pray and invite God to order your steps. Purge the clutter in your mind. Pick 3 priorities that will have the great impact. Peacefully release th...

Take a few minutes to reset your heart with this Pause & Pray episode of The Pace of Peace . Together we’ll walk through Philippians 4:6–7, a passage that calls us to trade anxiety for prayer and thanksgiving. In this almost 15 minute guided reflection, Michelle will help you pause, breathe deeply, and pray through the verse, creating space for God’s peace to guard your heart and mind. Perfect...

Come take a walk with me as we explore the powerful words of Philippians 4:4–9. In a culture of idol worship and competing loyalties, Paul urged believers to rejoice, to pray with thanksgiving, and to guard their minds with God’s truth. Walking outdoors, I share insights from this passage and how we can practice the same rhythms of peace today.

What does it mean to live with peace and flexibility? In this episode of The Pace of Peace, Michelle introduces the anchor verse for this season—Philippians 4:8—and explores how peace allows us to renew our minds, stretch ourselves, and adapt when God invites us to change. Learn how to cultivate the thought “With Peace, I am Flexible” and discover practical ways to keep Scripture front and center...

The Christian life is not about rushing—it’s about becoming. In this week’s conversation, Michelle explains the heart and vision behind The Pace of Peace and how the P.E.A.C.E. acronym can guide you into a rhythm that guides you into Christ’s likeness - a carrier of peace. If you’ve been searching for a sustainable way to walk with God in hard times, this episode is for you.

In this short but meaningful episode of Slowing Down with Jesus, Michelle introduces a new monthly rhythm: Pause & Pray. These special episodes will guide you into Scripture, stillness, and prayer—creating space to slow down, breathe, and realign your heart with Jesus. Though shorter than the typical 20-minute episodes, this 12-minute conversation sets the tone for what’s ahead: a regular invi...

Discover the heart behind The Pace of Peace podcast as I share a snippet of my personal journey from overwhelm to calm, and how you can find God’s peace in the middle of your busy, messy, beautiful life. Peace isn't only an emotion we desire - it's a person we follow. If this episode blessed you, I pray you'll hit subscribe and invite a friend in the journey of discovering your pace of peace. I'd...

Are you a Christian woman craving calm in the chaos of daily life? In this short trailer, host Michelle Brumgard welcomes you to The Pace of Peace—a faith-filled podcast for women ready to navigate struggles in their body, soul, and home with the peace that only Christ can give. Whether you’re an overwhelmed mom, feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or simply longing for a more intentional d...