Sarahi Montoya Podcast

In this episode, we talk about what forgiveness really is, what it isn’t, and why it’s essential for our spiritual and emotional well-being. I also share a very personal part of my story—learning to forgive my dad and brothers after my mom passed away and my dad chose to remarry. It was a painful season, but through prayer, guidance, and God’s grace, I discovered how forgiveness can lead to real h...

Have you tried to be consistent with reading your Bible, but then a few weeks in you stop? This episode provides you with key ingredients to help you cultivate a thriving devotional life, and top barriers that hinder consistency. I will bring you in on my personal journey and we will close with some practical steps to make daily devotionals a part of your life!  Resources Mentioned: Episode 23: Th...

Do you struggle to be consistent with your devotional time? You’re not the only one. I used to struggle too until I discovered something more practical that worked for me even if I was away from home. This episode discusses the Power of a Devotional Life. We will discuss what it means to have a devotional life, why you need a devotional life, and what the Bible says about it. I will share some per...

Making plans, setting goals and creating systems is great, but what happens when you suddenly face a roadblock that says “detour” or “road closed ahead” and it doesn’t allow you to further that path, goal or dream you had in mind or it puts you behind your original timeline?  Perhaps you carry dreams, goals, and plans of how things should turn out in your life. How do you move forward and transiti...

In this episode, we discuss the topic of the power of developing systems to help you be consistent with your goals. Many times we set ambitious objectives, only to need help to maintain the momentum required to reach them. This is where the concept of setting systems instead of just goals comes into play. We will explore the power of systems over goals and how adopting this approach can transform...

In today’s episode, we will discuss the topic of goal setting during adversity, specifically after a setback when you’re going through a tough transition in life. Transitions such as moving forward in life after a loss, a recent diagnosis, a breakup, or even new major life changes such as starting a new family, moving towns, moving jobs, all these changes can take an emotional toll on your persona...

In this episode I want to share with you the importance of self-caring. Not just during difficult times, but on a regular basis. We will talk specifically about Biblical Self-Care and how to develop rhythms of rest in our life in order to recharge and be strengthened in the Lord.  We will discuss what the Bible says about self-care and close with practical ways that you too can try to implement. M...

In today's episode we will talk about loss and the grieving process. More specifically, we will be joining Jesus at the Garden of Gethsemani and discuss how He processed grief before going to the cross. And we will close with practical ways to allow God to transform our lives through loss and the grieving process, in order to accomplish our mission here on earth.  My desire is that after you...

In today’s episode we will talk about seasons in life and how to embrace them in order to maintain God’s everlasting joy. I will share some personal experiences and I will close with some practical tools that I pray will help you embrace your current season in life and the ones to come!  Connect with me:  Personal Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya  Podcast Instagram: @Sarahimotivations  What did you en...

In today’s episode we talk about the value of consistency and ways we can become more consistent in certain areas of our life in order to grow, reach our goals and do what God has called us to do.  Download Free Habit Tracker : Here   Book Mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear Episode 11: Create Habits Not Resolutions Follow Me: Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya   Instagram: @Sarahimotivations  What...

In this episode I will first go over what the orphan spirit is and how we can overcome the orphan spirit that at times can come and hinder us from understanding who our real father is and our true identity in Christ. Lastly, we will review 6 ways to overcome the orphan spirit when our minds get the best of us, so that instead, we can take those thoughts captive in order to experience God’s everlas...

In this episode I share about my experiences in the country of Nepal, in particular, an encounter I had with a group of orphaned children that touched my heart. Lastly we will learn what the Bible says about the orphan spirit. Scriptures Mentioned:  John 14:18: “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”   Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified becaus...

In this episode, I share some highlights of some heartfelt testimonies and lessons learned from my recent travels to Ukraine, Romania, India and Nepal, so that you can catch up with me and get inspired. Before we close, I will be sharing an exercise that you can do as a mid-year review, to reflect on your personal accomplishments from this past half of the year.  Episodes Mentioned Podcast Episode...

 To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven (Eccl 3:1). So, in this episode, we will learn what the gospel has to tell us about time management, and discuss some practical ways to help create a more balanced lifestyle no matter how busy or what season of life you’re in for the ultimate purpose that you can become a better version of yourself, but most importantly th...

Every year people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to reach their goals, improve their health, and better their lives. However, in today’s episode I want to focus on not only creating new year resolutions but inspire you to focus on building better habits. I will share some of my personal experiences on habit formation &  some strategies to help measure your progress as you become...

When we study the first book of John, we see that John really wants us to know who God is. John wants us to be certain of the manifestation of God. John also wants us to know that God came into the world in human flesh, to bring us salvation. He tells us that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. In this episode, we will focus on the concept that God is light and how that light can...

Scripture tells us that joy comes from the Lord. But one thing that we need to realize is that there is a spiritual realm, where the enemy is always looking for any opportunity to rob you from your joy, your peace and the purpose God has for your life. And sometimes it comes in the form of comparison and envy. So in this episode, we will be talking about comparison, the thief of joy, and how that...

We all go through changes in life, some can be good and some not so good, and as Christian’s we’re supposed to maintain joy during these changes. So this episode will focus on how to maintain Joy during change and transitions in life. We will look into the actual feeling of joy, and also see what the Bible tells us. And before we close, we will go over practical ways to make joy a daily practice....

In today’s episode, I thought I’d bring you an inside look into what a scouting trip looks like for us as we research new countries for Christian Brigades, in particularly the country of Romania. I also share some experiences and lessons learned on how to embrace people with different cultures.  Serving God can sometimes feel like a lonely path but God is so good, he always brings the right people...

In this episode, I want to share with you what scripture tells us about being still in the midst of your season. We will be closing with a life-changing exercise from Craig Groeschel’s Book “Winning the War in Your Mind”  that has been a blessing to me & I pray it will also be a blessing to you during moments of transition or uncertainty while continuing your journey of becoming the person God...

A few months ago, as spring was coming to an end, I wrote a devotional titled: “Consider the Lilies” and in today’s episode, I  elaborate on that topic  and  include an application exercise, with the hopes of encouraging you to embrace with joy the season God currently has you in.  Jesus  faithfully says to "consider the lilies of the field" and reminds us that the lily doesn’t worry. If...

In today’s episode, I thought I’d bring you an inside look into the types of conditions Christian Brigades are able to work in, but also share some experiences, with the hopes of inspiring you to maintain joy in the midst of your season or any difficult situation you may be facing.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @sarahi__montoya  @christianbrigades Christianbrigades.org Sarahimontoya.com What...

In today’s episode we will be discussing how to live a missional life.  When God calls you, you can’t wait for things to be perfect, or already set up and established. When we see our lives through the eyes of God, we live differently, we give differently, and we love differently.  “Go” might look different for you than what it looks for me. For you, it may involve speaking about Jesus with a neig...

 In today’s episode we will be discussing our identity in Christ, and I will also be sharing a Bible study tool that has helped me stay true to who God has called me to be. And I pray that it’s also a blessing for you.  Many times we tend to look outside of ourselves to understand who we are or how we fit in our society. As the world brings about new technology, ideas and trends, we try to keep up...

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