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Have you ever needed to have a hard conversation with your husband but found yourself overthinking how to even bring it up? Maybe you’re afraid you’ll hurt his feelings, make him defensive, start an argument, or create tension in your marriage so instead, you stay quiet, hold it in, or try to handle it yourself. In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I’m talking with marriage and life...

What if the season you're in isn't something you need to escape—but something God is inviting you to pay attention to? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, Joy sits down with Mandy Horne, a Registered Nurse with 25+ years of experience, board-certified Health & Wellness Nurse Coach, and holistic nursing practitioner, for a powerful conversation about emotional health, holistic w...

What if you could stop feeling afraid, overwhelmed, or confused about money—and start managing your finances with wisdom, confidence, and vision? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, Joy sits down with Emily of Financially Unbroken for an empowering conversation about financial literacy, faith, money mindset, investing, budgeting, and retirement planning for women. Together, they un...

So often, we believe things about ourselves that we’ve carried for years — I’m not enough. I’m too much. I’m a failure. I’ll never change. I have to prove myself. And before we even realize it, those lies begin shaping the way we see ourselves, our relationships, our choices, and even our relationship with God. In this week’s episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I’m sitting down with Lindsa...

Have you ever opened your Bible and thought, “I want to understand this, but I don’t even know where to start?” If studying the Bible feels intimidating, confusing, or overwhelming, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m joined by Angie Baughman, a licensed pastor, Bible teacher, and founder of Steady On Ministries. Angie created the Step By Step Bible study method, a simple and transf...

What if the extra weight, fatigue, stress, or other symptoms you’re experiencing aren’t the actual problem—but your body’s way of telling you something deeper needs attention? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I’m sitting down with Amber Swift, a Certified Integrative & Functional Nutrition Health Coach, to talk about what it really means to get to the root cause of your heal...

What happens when women from across the country come together to grow in their faith, relationships, wellness, and God-given calling? Open House Week inside the Joyful Fit Life Community. 💓 In this week’s episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I’m recapping such a special week inside the community and sharing a glimpse of what God has been building since the very beginning. One of my biggest...

After nine incredible weeks together, Holy Girl Summer may be coming to an end—but your journey is just beginning. Throughout this series, we've explored what it means to become the woman God created you to be by discovering your spiritual gifts, growing in obedience, and learning to steward what He's entrusted to you. But knowledge without action doesn't produce transformation. In this final epis...

What do you do when God asks you to leave the very thing that makes you feel secure? In Part 8 of the Holy Girl Summer series, Joy is joined by Darneisha Beeler, who shares her incredible journey of walking away from a successful six-figure career in banking after the Holy Spirit began stirring her heart for something more. Leaving comfort and financial security wasn't easy—but Darneisha knew that...

What if the season you're in right now isn't a waiting room... but a training ground? In Part 7 of the Holy Girl Summer mini series, we're talking about what it truly means to steward the gifts God has entrusted to you—especially in the seasons when no one is watching. It's easy to believe we'll show up once the opportunity comes, but Scripture teaches that promotion follows faithfulness. Before G...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your calling isn't a lack of ability—but waiting until you feel ready? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we're talking about the power of pre-deciding that you'll continue to show up, use your God-given gifts, and stay faithful—even when fear, insecurity, or excuses try to hold you back. Using 2 Timothy 1:6-7, we unpack Paul's en...

Holy Girl Summer Week 5 is here, and we're welcoming back one of your favorite guests, Tamika Thomas!  If you've ever wondered, "Am I really hearing God?" or "What if I don't feel ready to use my spiritual gifts?"—this conversation is for you. This week, we're talking about what it really looks like to walk in obedience as you discover and use the spiritual gifts God has given you. Tamika shares p...

Have you ever wondered... ✨ What's the difference between a spiritual gift, a talent, and my personality? ✨ How do I know what God has uniquely created me to do? ✨ Am I comparing myself to someone else's calling instead of embracing my own? In Week 4 of our Holy Girl Summer series, we're exploring one of the biggest keys to discovering your God-given purpose: understanding how God uniquely desi...

Have you ever wondered: ✨ Is God speaking to me? ✨ How do I know if it's God or just my own thoughts? ✨ What if I miss what He's trying to tell me? If you've ever struggled to hear God's voice, this episode is for you. In Week 3 of our Holy Girl Summer series, we're diving into one of the most important parts of discovering your spiritual gifts and walking in your calling: learning to recognize...

In this week's Holy Girl Summer episode, we laid the foundation for understanding spiritual gifts—what they are, why God gives them, and how they help us become all that He created us to be. Together, we explored key passages we'll be studying throughout this series: 📖 Romans 12:4-8 📖 1 Corinthians 12 📖 Ephesians 4 One thing we discovered is that spiritual gifts aren't given for our benefit alo...

Welcome to Holy Girl Summer! ☀️🌿 We're kicking off this powerful new series with a conversation that every Christian woman needs to hear. In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I'm joined by Renee Booe, Certified Biblical Brain-Based Life Coach, as we dive into the connection between your spiritual gifts, purpose, and God-given calling. Many of us know we're called for more, yet we f...

Summer has a way of throwing us out of our normal routines. While the freedom can feel refreshing, it can also leave us feeling scattered, distracted, and wondering where the season went. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 simple ways to add structure to your summer without making it feel like a chore. These practical ideas will help you create more intentional days while still leaving room for sponta...

What if the biggest thing standing between where you are today and the woman God is calling you to become isn't a lack of opportunity, but a reluctance to invest in your own growth? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about investing in mentorship for the first time, doing absolutely nothing with it, and staying stuck longer than I needed to. The opportunity wasn't the problem. My mindse...

Most women aren’t stuck financially because they lack opportunity…they’re stuck because of patterns, mindset, and survival mode thinking that quietly shape their daily decisions. In this episode, we’re talking about a powerful reset around money mindset, discipline, and what it actually means to raise your standards as a woman of value. So many of us are living in a cycle of overwhelm, emotional s...

As we come to the end of May, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, distracted, and convinced that there’s “no time” to focus on yourself, your goals, or your growth. Life gets busy, responsibilities pile up, and before you know it, your intentions get pushed to the side. In this episode, I’m sharing a much-needed reset conversation we had inside the Joyful Fit Life community, one that helped us pause, r...

What does it really look like to pursue the dreams God placed on your heart; even when fear, doubt, motherhood, and life responsibilities try to get in the way? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with wife, mom, entrepreneur, and author Taneshia Yerby (@ceoforwomen) to talk about her newest book, From Dreams to Drive, and the unseen moments she has had to walk through i...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with bestselling author, speaker, motivational humorist, and award-winning podcast host Rhonda Stoppe for a special podcast swap conversation centered around her new book, Moms of the Bible. Together, we dive deep into biblical motherhood, mentorship, healing, and the importance of learning from the women who hav...

After a powerful 5-part series sharing real stories of transformation inside the Joyful Fit Life community, this episode is a pause… a reset… a return. No strategies. No productivity tips. No self-improvement pressure. Just Jesus. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or caught in the cycle of trying to “fix” your life on your own, this episode is for you. Today, we’re anchoring ourselves...

We’re closing out our community series with a powerful and wisdom-filled conversation with Virgie Prieto, a seasoned woman in our community whose life speaks to healing, growth, and transformation in every season. Virgie carries a deep well of wisdom, especially when it comes to marriage, motherhood, emotional health, and personal growth. She speaks not from perfection, but from healed scars and a...

What if the breakthrough you’re praying for is on the other side of your honesty? In this powerful episode, Ashlea shares her journey of rebuilding her life after divorce—learning who she is again as a single woman, a mom, and a woman of God compared to who she was 10 years ago. What she didn’t expect? How much growth was still waiting for her… and how honesty would be the key to unlocking it. Ash...