Step Out And Thrive with Bethany Joy (Radical Care For Christian Counselors)

Celebration isn’t the finish line — it’s part of the journey. Welcome to Episode 2 of Thriving Into Your Goals . In this episode, Bethany explores why celebrating small steps is essential for motivation, connection, and sustainable growth. Through real stories from the Step Out & Thrive community, we look at how celebration strengthens courage, builds relational safety, and helps us keep movin...

Goals don’t have to feel heavy. Welcome to Episode 1 of Thriving Into Your Goals . In this episode, Bethany invites you to approach goals differently — not with pressure or performance, but with presence, trust, and a posture of receiving. Through personal story and faith-centered reflection, we explore what it looks like to receive goals instead of forcing them — and why that shift can change eve...

Welcome back to the Step Out & Thrive Podcast with me, Bethany B. Joy. This final episode in the series The Stories We Tell Ourselves explores a big one: “Desire leads to disappointment. It’s safer not to dream.” Two listeners – both named Aubrey – asked me: “What are you looking forward to?” “What’s your favorite place you’ve traveled to?” To answer, I share the story of my solo trip to Mexic...

Welcome back to the Step Out & Thrive Podcast with me, Bethany B. Joy. This episode in our series The Stories We Tell Ourselves is all about the power of the small daily – the tiny yeses that quietly shape our future. I’m answering two listener questions: Stephanie – “What is a simple thing you do regularly that makes a big difference?” Sandy – “What brings you joy?” To get there, I share a vu...

Welcome back to the Step Out & Thrive Podcast. I’m your host, Bethany B. Joy, and we’re in the middle of my series, The Stories We Tell Ourselves . Today’s story is about feeling called without credentials . For years, I believed this lie: “I need someone else’s permission slip to call myself a writer, speaker, or leader.” So I chased certifications. A lot of them. Abuse recovery coach, mental...

Welcome back to the Step Out & Thrive Podcast. I’m your host, Bethany B. Joy, and we’re in the middle of my series, The Stories We Tell Ourselves . Today’s story is one I’ve wrestled with for years: “Am I enough for them?” “Them” could be anyone in your life, but in this episode I’m talking specifically about my three boys. I’m answering two beautiful questions from friends: Deb – What is your...

Welcome back to the Step Out & Thrive Podcast. This is the first episode in my new series, The Stories We Tell Ourselves . Today I’m talking honestly about one of my oldest inner stories: "I have to be strong enough to be worthy." In this episode, I share about a season when my hearing and vision were changing, my business was shifting, I was walking through divorce, and I found myself shuttin...

If you’ve ever wondered what life really looks like behind the words “government assistance,” this convo will stretch you in the best way. Devon shares her story of living with cerebral palsy, advocating to make Medicaid more human-friendly, and the power of being known in honest community. We swap questions, faith, and practical next steps you can take today. “It’s easy to judge someone on assist...

Ever look at your bank account and feel that squeeze of fear? In this one-part episode of Step Out & Thrive, I sit down with author and coach Belinda Terro Mooney to talk about shifting from scarcity panic to steady, faith-led action. Belinda shares her story of growing up poor in rural Louisiana, rebuilding life as a single mom, and what it looks like to ask God for a plan, then work the plan...

ver keep a dream on the back burner for months (or years)? In this finale, I (Bethany Joy) let Coach Albert Pellissier coach me live on my own stuck project—my book. We dig into why “not enough time” isn’t the true block, what Knot Therapy is, and how a simple burner buddy practice can melt resistance in 7–14 days. You’ll learn how to name the real fears (the ones that only show up once the projec...

Welcome back to the Step Out & Thrive Podcast. I’m your host, Bethany B. Joy, and this episode is part of my series, The Stories We Tell Ourselves . Today’s story: The body I didn’t choose. I’m answering three powerful questions from friends: Marlene – How did you come to terms with your loss of sight? Aubrey – What advice would you give young adults with CHARGE syndrome? Stephanie – What is a...

Ever wonder how to move from “I think I’m called” to “I’m actually thriving—and not doing it alone”? In part 3 of our series, I (Bethany Joy) sit down again with Coach Albert Pellissier to finish the story: how a failing salon became a learning community, how teaching unlocked his calling, and why you don’t have to do this by yourself . We talk reframing your work, healing the inner conflicts that...

Ever feel stuck at a crossroads—wondering if you should walk away or keep going? In this week’s Step Out & Thrive Podcast , I (Bethany Joy) sit back down with Coach Albert Pellissier to continue last week’s conversation. Albert shares the one shift that changed everything: “Fill your present place.” From near-empty salon suites to a thriving community that doubled and tripled revenue, Albert s...

What do you do when life completely falls apart? When every plan crashes and you just want to pull the covers over your head and give up? In this heartfelt episode of the Step Out & Thrive Podcast, I (Bethany Joy) sit down with my friend Albert Pellissier, a coach and entrepreneur who found purpose through pain. Albert opens up about losing his business, hitting rock bottom, and discovering ho...

Your testimony isn’t something you share after the storm is over — it’s unfolding right now. In this final episode of the Walk On Water series, Bethany Joy challenges us to stop waiting until everything is neatly resolved before we share our stories. God is present while we’re walking through the storm, and our testimony is powerful in the moment. Discover how to create safe, authentic spaces wher...

When Jesus lifted Peter out of the water, the storm didn’t stop right away. In this episode of the Walk On Water series, Bethany Joy shares how we often walk back to the boat with Jesus while the waves are still crashing . Relationships can be restored, but the storms around us may still rage on. Through her own real-life story of a speaking competition that didn’t go as planned, Bethany reveals h...

When Peter began to sink, Jesus immediately reached out His hand. In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy dives into that powerful moment — and how it mirrors our own lives when we’re drowning in hurt, unforgiveness, or the weight of broken relationships. Discover why forgiveness is less about the other person and more about your own freedom, and how grabbing hold of Jesus’s hand can pul...

Peter stepped out of the boat with courage — but moments later, he began to sink. In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy unpacks what it means to take bold steps even when there’s a real risk of failure… and how to trust Jesus when the waves crash over you. With a funny and relatable real-life story from her ministry days, Bethany shows how God can meet us in the “oh no” moments — and w...

Peter actually walked on water with Jesus — before sinking. But what if we paused right there and celebrated the miracle moment instead of bracing for the fall? In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy shares how to freeze time in your own life through the practice of interactive appreciation — a simple, powerful way to spot God’s fingerprints in your everyday moments, even in the middle...

When Peter stepped out of the boat, it wasn’t calm waters — it was a storm. Yet Jesus was there, waiting. In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy unpacks the courage it takes to take the first step, why letting others struggle is part of real leadership, and how trust grows in the tension between safety and faith. Whether you’re stepping into your own unknown or watching someone you love...

When Peter saw Jesus on the water, he didn’t just want the miracle — he wanted to be with his Rabbi. In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy unpacks the overlooked leadership skill of “withness” — slowing down to do life with others instead of just doing things for them. Discover how to build stronger relationships, why presence matters more than perfection, and how doing life together c...

When Jesus spoke to the disciples in the storm, His voice cut through the chaos: “Do not be afraid. It is Me.” Before Peter could step out, he had to listen . In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy unpacks why active listening—to God and to others—is a vital relational skill for thriving in life’s challenges. 💡 Learn simple, practical ways to practice active listening, stay curious, an...

When Jesus sent the disciples into the storm, He knew it was coming. What does that mean for us as leaders, parents, and friends when those we love are walking through hard seasons? In this Walk On Water series episode, Bethany Joy shares how to resist the urge to “fix” and instead truly be present in the storm with others. 💡 Learn how to walk with—not ahead of—those in pain, stay grounded when e...

Ever felt like letting go might break you? In this opening episode of the Walk on Water series, Bethany Joy gets personal about parenting teens, leading well, and learning to release control—just like Jesus did in Matthew 14. 🌊 This is more than a Bible study. It’s a soul study. 💛 Whether you’re leading a ministry, raising kids, or simply trying to keep your head above water—you’ll feel seen her...

🎶 What happens when innovation meets accessibility? In this special episode recorded live from the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation International Conference, Bethany Joy sits down with the passionate team at Adaptive Melodies—a crew of dreamers, engineers, and educators developing musical instruments for the DeafBlind community. ⏱️ Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Intro from the CHARGE Conference 01:01 - Me...