Self Love Journaling with God

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of our 7-week journey, we bring everything together and step into the next powerful phase of renewal: speaking God’s truth out loud . Over the past seven weeks, we’ve explored how negative thought patterns, cognitive distortions, and fear-based thinking shape our inner world. Anchored in Romans 12:2 , this episode reminds us that renewing your mind isn’t a on...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt weighed down by guilt, shame, or the quiet thought, “I should’ve known better” ? In this tender episode of From Negative Thoughts to Godly Peace , we talk honestly about what it means to feel like you’ve failed God—or yourself—and how grace meets us right there. In this episode, you’ll hear: A personal story from my journey as a single mom navigating financial m...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s Self-Love Guided Journaling Experience, we’re stepping into one of the most familiar and exhausting battles of the heart: comparison — the quiet, creeping thought that says, “She’s better… she’s farther… she’s more blessed… and I’m not enough.” Inside this episode, we unpack: ✨ Why comparison hits so hardWe explore the cognitive distortion behind it — the mental filter...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we’re slowing down the swirl of overthinking — those looping thoughts that replay, predict, and exhaust the heart. Together, we’ll explore what God says about overthinking, why it steals our peace, and how journaling can help us release control and rest in His timing. You’ll walk away with a guided journaling practice called “Write and Release”, a faith dec...

Send us Fan Mail “Stop Catastrophizing — What If It All Goes Right?” Welcome back to From Negative Thoughts to Godly Peace — in 7 Weeks! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a mindset many of us slip into without even noticing: catastrophizing — expecting the worst before it ever happens. This week’s focus is especially timely as we move into Thanksgiving:Gratitude and catastrophizing cannot grow...

Send us Fan Mail How to Spot the Lies You’ve Been Believing A Self-Love Guided Journaling Experience If you’ve ever felt weighed down by the same discouraging thoughts repeating in your mind, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh truth. Today, we’re going deeper into understanding where those thoughts come from, how to identify the lies hidden beneath them, and how to begin rewritin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 1: Are Your Thoughts Telling You the Truth? Welcome to Week 1 of our 7-week journey, From Negative Thoughts to Godly Peace! In this episode, we’re laying the foundation with awareness — learning how to recognize the thoughts that shape our inner world and asking the powerful question: “Is this thought even true?” I share a personal story of believing a lie about myself unt...

Send us Fan Mail In this second part of The 7 Pillars of Godly Self-Esteem, Shawnda shows you how to walk confidently each day through four life-changing pillars: Purpose, Growth Mindset, Healthy Boundaries, and Gratitude & Praise. You’ll learn how to live from peace, not pressure; how to see your progress as God’s process; and how gratitude transforms comparison into contentment. This episode...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shawnda introduces the "Seven Pillars of Godly Self‑Esteem" series and focuses on the first three pillars: identity in Christ, self‑acceptance, and integrity. She explains how true confidence is rooted in who God says you are, not in achievements or comparisons. Through Scripture, journaling prompts, affirmations, and prayer, listeners are guided to reme...

Send us Fan Mail This is the final episode of the Cast It, Don’t Carry It series — and it’s all about learning how to release the weight of worry that keeps your heart restless and your mind racing. If you’ve ever felt consumed by “what ifs,” or carried anxiety like a constant companion, this episode will help you discover what it means to trade worry for worship and fear for faith. We’ll explore...

Send us Fan Mail In part two of the Cast It, Don’t Carry It series, this episode guides you through breaking free from past hurts using scripture, journaling prompts, and practical steps. Centered on 1 Peter 5:7, it explores how to recognize wounds, release control through forgiveness, and replace lies with God’s truth. Follow the episode’s heart work: write a release letter, create a casted page...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Part 1 of the Cast It, Don’t Carry It series! In this powerful episode, we’re tackling one of the most common struggles Christian women face — comparison. Through Scripture, journaling, and reflection, you’ll learn how to stop measuring your worth by others’ success and start walking confidently in your God-given purpose. Comparison steals joy; contentment restores it....

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever tried to push your past under the rug, only to find it keeps resurfacing? In this episode of Diving Deeper into the Bible Journaling Podcast, we talk about why naming your wounds matters, how ignoring them affects our lives, and how God meets us in the honest places of our hearts. I’ll share from my own journey—how naming my wounds gave me language to pray, helped me...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to week three of our Mirror Affirmation Audio series, where we delve into the transformative practice of "Flipping the Script." Take a moment to inhale God's peace and exhale the tension you've been carrying. This week's focus is on recognizing the stories your mind tells and replacing them with God's truth-filled narrative. Through powerful a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the second week of our Mirror Affirmation Audio series. This episode encourages us to reflect on how we speak to ourselves by asking the profound question: Would I say this to someone I love? Through mirror affirmations, we are reminded of the importance of treating ourselves with the same kindness and grace that we offer to others. The episode presents affirmations mea...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our Mirror Affirmation Audio! Speak God’s Truth Over Yourself Daily.  This episode focuses on building self-talk rooted in kindness, emphasizing the importance of being gentle with yourself. We introduce core mirror affirmations, encouraging you to declare, "I am worthy of kindness, including from myself." Learn to allow God's grace to influence your inne...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling stuck in your faith or your day-to-day life? You’re not alone. In this episode of Diving Deeper, we delve into how gratitude journaling can help you break free from feeling stuck, find clarity, and deepen your faith, even when life feels overwhelming. We dive into practical gratitude journaling tips, faith-based journaling prompts, and powerful affirmations to shift your p...

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to love yourself in the middle of your healing, hustle, or heartache? You’re not alone. In this soul-stirring episode, I’m showing you how I use gratitude journaling to gently shift my mindset, silence harsh self-talk, and step into the truth of how God sees me—worthy, beautiful, and deeply loved. In this episode, you’ll walk away with: How to acknowledge where...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text When betrayal breaks your trust, it can feel like everything shatters—your peace, your confidence, and sometimes even your faith in people. But healing doesn’t have to wait for an apology. In this episode, we explore how gratitude journaling becomes a powerful companion when picking up the pieces. Gratitude doesn’t erase the pain, but it shifts your perspective. It...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by everything life throws your way? This episode is for you. In Episode 4 of the How I Use Gratitude Journaling series, I’m walking you through four powerful, faith-based steps to help you slow down, release the pressure, and reconnect with peace through gratitude. In this episode, you’ll walk away with: How to acknowledge your stress without jud...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text Self-love can feel hard—especially when you’re used to being your own worst critic. But in this second episode of the How I Use Gratitude Journaling series, I’m showing you how gratitude can shift the way you see yourself—with grace, truth, and a little daily intention. This episode is your gentle reminder that you don’t have to feel full of self-love to start walki...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text Do your thoughts ever spiral into self-doubt, shame, or “not enough” talk? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode of Diving Deeper, I’m showing you how I personally use gratitude journaling to interrupt negative thinking and replace it with God’s truth. You’ll learn how to: Recognize negative thoughts without shame Invite gratitude into the same spac...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text When life changes—relationships shift, roles evolve, or plans fall apart—it’s easy to feel lost. In this episode of Diving Deeper, I’m sharing how gratitude journaling helped me find peace during big transitions and how you can use it too. You’ll learn how to: Recognize and name the season you’re in Use gratitude to ground yourself emotionally and spiritually Reflec...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text Are you celebrating your wins, or are you rushing past them, thinking they’re not “big enough” to matter? In this episode of Diving Deeper, we’re shifting the focus from self-doubt to self-celebration! Too often, we minimize our progress, but God calls us to acknowledge and rejoice in the growth He’s doing within us. Join me as we walk through powerful journaling pr...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough, like you don’t belong, or that at any moment someone will “find out” you’re not as capable as they think? You’re not alone. In this powerful two-part series, we tackle self-doubt and imposter syndrome head-on, replacing fear with faith, lies with truth, and hesitation with bold, God-given confidence. Through guided journ...