Christian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason | Healthy Relationships, Personal Awareness, Biblical Encouragement, Betrayal, Trusting God

Life often presents us with situations where we simply don't know what to do. Whether it's conflict in relationships, difficult decisions, unexpected trials, or seasons of uncertainty, James reminds us that we never have to face them alone. In this episode, Terry focuses on James 1:5–8 and we discover God's incredible promise: if we lack wisdom, we simply need to ask. God doesn't withhold wisdom o...

Trials are never easy, but they are often one of God's greatest tools for growing our faith. In this episode, Terry continues to unpack James chapter 1 and discuss how an understanding mind helps us navigate life's challenges. She explores the purpose of testing, the difference between God's testing and Satan's temptations, and why patience is one of the key signs of spiritual maturity. Through th...

Trials are an unavoidable part of life. Whether it's grief, illness, disappointment, unexpected loss, or circumstances beyond our control, hardship often arrives when we least expect it. In this episode, Terry explores what Scripture teaches about trials and how we can respond with wisdom instead of fear. Drawing from 1 Peter, James, and Job, Terry discusses how to "count" our trials, evaluate wha...

Today's episode covers topics related to emotions and thoughts that impact us.  Terry shares some ways to evaluate your emotions and how to manage them once you have identified what you are feeling.  She also discusses the importance of aligning our thoughts to the truth of scripture. BEING KNOWN VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Being Known is about finding yourself, the person God made….YOUR IDENTITY!  Summer se...

Today's episode focuses on the Image of God and how that impacts our identity.   Scripture References: Psalm 86:15 --Compassion But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Luke 8:24 --Calm The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsid...

Have you ever wondered who you really are beneath all the labels, expectations, and roles you’ve carried? In today’s episode, I share an unexpected lesson God showed me while power washing and scraping paint off an old storage shed. As layers of old paint peeled away, revealing the original wood underneath, I couldn’t help but think about identity—and how often our true selves get covered over by...

Today's episode is part two of Terry's interview with Tasha Glover. Tasha is a grace‑empowered mentor and Kingdom strategist who serves multi‑gifted believers who feel too big for one box. She helps them discover their God‑given identity, understand their mandate, clarify their messages, and step into grace‑led visibility. She is the creator of the Brand with Grace Identity Pathway and author of t...

In today's episode, Terry interviews entrepreneur Tasha Glover. Tasha is a grace‑empowered mentor and Kingdom strategist who serves multi‑gifted believers who feel too big for one box. She helps them discover their God‑given identity, understand their mandate, clarify their messages, and step into grace‑led visibility. She is the creator of the Brand with Grace Identity Pathway and author of the B...

In today's episode Terry unpacks two stories of absolute obedience from Acts 9 and 10.   We see Ananias who literally made a decision to go visit Saul knowing that he might lose his life.  Sacrifice is sometimes asked of us as we obey!  And, God's direction may frighten us.  It's okay to ask for clarification, but once you have it, act!  Do what God has asked you to do.   Direction from God often...

In today's episode, Terry takes one verse from each chapter of the Bible and conducts an experiment to see if there is a thru-story.  What she finds is that there is a pattern that repeats throughout the Bible. Throughout all of recorded history, man continues to cycle through this pattern: Death / brokenness God speaks People drift Warning Judgment Preservation Humility Faith Hope Victory The Goo...

  Today’s episode is part two of Terry’s interview with Mike Vaughn, LCMHCS, CSAT, a therapist, national conference speaker, podcast co-host and author Mike leads Bethesda Workshops as its Executive Director. He is an accomplished business leader and therapist; specializing in the areas of sex addiction recovery, intensive therapy, marriage therapy and trauma. Mike has over 20 years of experience...

Today’s episode is part one of Terry’s interview with Mike Vaughn, LCMHCS, CSAT, a therapist, national conference speaker, podcast co-host and author Mike shares important information for those who are not familiar with what a therapist does and why one might seek a therapist.  He also provides some helpful insights on how to find a therapist who is right for you.    We discuss individual therapy,...

In This Episode Terry offers encouragement for listeners who feel broken or alone.  She focuses on Jesus’ mission to bind up the brokenhearted and the Psalmist’s reference that God desires truth in my innermost being.  The Japanese art of Kintsugi as a picture of God’s restoration of our brokenness.  Quick fixes and self-sufficiency don’t bring lasting healing.  However, allowing Jesus to restore...

What if the way you see the world isn’t actually clear? What if there’s been a “plank” in your eye for so long that you don’t even know it’s there? In this episode, Terry explores Jesus’ teaching about judgment, perspective, and self-awareness. Jesus challenges us to examine our own hearts before trying to fix others. But what happens when the beliefs shaping our perspective were formed in childho...

NOTE:  Just in cast you're wondering about the numbering being off on this episode, it was posted last week and never showed up on distribution channels.  I'm trying again!  Hope you enjoy this episode! Waiting is one of the hardest parts of life. Whether we are waiting for answers, healing, direction, or change, the waiting season can feel long and lonely. In today’s episode Terry discusses the u...

I am posting scripture each day this week that align to what happened the final week of Jesus' life here on earth.   Today's audio, John 20: 1-23, 30-31, is John's description of what happened on Resurrection Day or Easter Sunday.  He describes the women finding the tomb empty and encountering angels in the tomb.  Also Mary being asked "why are you weeping?"   John chapter 20 ends with his own des...

I am posting scripture each day this week that align to what happened the final week of Jesus' life here on earth.   Today's audio is very short because not much happened on Saturday, which is the Jewish Sabbath.  The laws required Jews to do no work on this day.  Yet we find the Pharisees in Matthew 27:62-66 meeting with Pilate to make sure Jesus' tomb was secured appropriately.  This is in contr...

We're walking together from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.  I am posting scripture each day this week that align to what happened the final week of Jesus' life here on earth. Good Friday is an important day in Passion Week.  Today's scripture is from the gospel of John.  John's gospel is the only eyewitness account of Jesus death on the cross.  Terry reads John 18:28-19:30.   Regular podcast releas...

Thursday is an important day in Passion Week.  In today's scripture reading, Matthew 26:17-75, you will hear about the passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples.  We use his words from this scripture when we take communion today.   Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemene and Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss.  You'll also hear Peter deny Jesus three times, exactly what Jesus had predicted earlie...

Wednesday of Passion Week has two notable events.  One is the anointing of Jesus ( Mark 14:1-9) and the second is Judas agreeing to betray Jesus (Luke 22:1-6).  This is a short episode, but should give you a lot to think about! Regular podcast releases will resume next Tuesday.  Hope you have a blessed Easter! Resources & Next Steps: 💛 Schedule a coaching session with Terry STEP 1:  Visit Ter...

Tuesday's Passion Week Reading is from Matthew 22-23:12.  Jesus continues to teach and to respond to queries from the Sadducees and Pharisees who are trying to trap him with words.....spoiler alert....it doesn't work!!! Terry also shares a bit about the "Woes" or charges Jesus brings against the Pharisees.  He calls them hypocrites and blind guides.  Chapters 24 and 25 are Jesus' overview of what...

This week Terry will read scripture each day and have a brief discussion of what happened that day in the final week of Jesus' life on earth.   We begin today with a reading from Matthew 21:18-46.  Jesus gets in the faces and in the heads of the chief priests and Pharisees with some parables that call them out.  We'll pick up here tomorrow! Regular podcast releases will resume next Tuesday.   Supp...

Terry shares a story about a damaged tree crashing in her yard to teach spiritual preventive measures for believers.  When our roots are damaged or not fed, we may eventually be unable to stand under the weight of stress or the storms that come our way.  This episode aired on March 17…..St. Patrick’s Day.  Terry also shared a bit about St. Patrick, who he was and what we know about his life.  The...

In this episode, Terry explores the powerful—and often hidden—beliefs we form about ourselves through life experiences. These “agreements” shape our decisions, relationships, and sense of safety. Using Scripture, neuroscience, and personal reflection, Terry invites listeners to examine whether their beliefs align with God’s truth—or if they’ve been living under a lie. You’ll Learn: What “agreement...

In this episode, Terry unpacks what boundaries really are—and what they aren’t. Using Scripture, personal reflection, and practical examples, she walks listeners through how to identify unsafe situations, understand their needs, and set healthy, Christ-centered boundaries without guilt or fear. You’ll Learn: A clear, definition of boundaries Why boundaries are your responsibility How the Pool of B...