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How can we process grief in a healthy way that honors our emotions and honors God? How can we find healing through grief by using our story as an encouragement to others who are suffering through deep grief? Grief is never easy, but how can grief be an opportunity to grow closer to God ?  Today on the podcast Ashley Opliger of Bridget’s Cradles shares how God to the loss of her daughter Bridget to...

How can we find answers to our questions about God? Many of us go to church and read our Bibles but we still struggle with very real questions about God.  What are some of the biggest questions about a relationship with God, and how can we get our questions about the Bible or God answered so that we can grow spiritually? Today's on the podcast author Brittany Ann and I discuss how to overcome...

Ready to renew your thoughts with a mindset makeover?  We’ve been talking for several weeks now about why managing our thoughts matters, the power of renewing our minds, how to stop overthinking, mindfulness for Christians and so much more. I’ve given you bible verses and scientific evidence on how to renew your mind so you can battle toxic thought patterns, manage anxiety, and find more peace.   ...

What is mindfulness? Is mindfulness appropriate for Christians ? Are there benefits of mindfulness to help anxiety, depression, and to help manage negative thoughts?  Today we’re giving a mindfulness definition (what mindfulness is and is not), talk about how to practice mindfulness and explore the topic of what it means to be mindful as a Christian.  We’ll also look at the health benefits of mind...

Do you struggle with worry and want to know how to stop overthinking (every. little. thing.)? Maybe you need help to manage negative thoughts and to stop worrying about the future or dwelling on things in the past. But I understand--when you're stuck in overthinking, you’re lost in our own negative thought patterns and it’s hard to manage these racing thoughts!  If you’re wondering how to sto...

When it comes to renewing your mind, friend, you and I are in a battle. The Bible tells us to guard our thoughts against anything that opposes God’s truth about us.  Yet we continually struggle with negative thoughts that the enemy throws at us as part of the battlefield of the mind.  What are some spiritual weapons of warfare you can use to renew your mind and manage your thoughts? In today'...

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What does it mean to be beautiful in the eyes of God? As a Christian woman, how can you find your beauty and worth in God? How can we honor God with our bodies and confidently believe God's truth about us that we are beautiful?  I have two special guests on the podcast today—Bethany Beal (a former model) from Girl Defined and my 13-year-old daughter Susie—who offer unique perspectives on rela...

What is Christian meditation?  How is Christian meditation different from eastern forms of meditation? And how can Christian meditation help us grow closer to God? Today my guest Sarah Geringer and I discuss the power of Christian meditation, including practical, everyday examples of how to use Christian meditation to work through negative thoughts and renew our minds with Bible verses.  This podc...

What’s the difference between conviction vs condemnation? How can we let God convict us of areas that need to change without feeling guilt and shame known as condemnation?  Today’s episode tackles this very important question about hearing God’s voice, being obedient to change and not living under the heaviness of guilt so we can grow closer to God.   What does the voice of conviction and the voic...

How can we cultivate authentic friendships with other women? What does it look like to be a good friend, to find good friends and to build strong friendships? We’re all looking for close friendships but what are some guidelines for building strong relationships? Author and speaker Amanda Anderson and I talk about how to be vulnerable in relationships without over-sharing,  toxic relationships, bou...

Today we’re talking about prayer, but specifically praying the promises of God, which means praying in faith that God’s promises are true for you. I love this conversation with my guest today Arabah Joy about the life-changing transformation that comes when we decide to, a little at a time, believe God’s promises for ourselves and act on them.   Arabah Joy is a bible teacher who creates biblical,...

What are some great Christian Easter resources for growing closer to God?  Easter is a wonderful way to renew your hope, and understand more about the power of the gift of salvation that Jesus gave us at the cross. Whether you want Easter Bible studies and devotionals to grow your faith during Lent, or you're looking for ways to honor Jesus' sacrifice on Easter Sunday itself, here are so...

Ever wondered “ How can I hear God’s voice and confidently make decisions?” As Christian women who know the blessings and consequences of following God, we want to know God's voice so we can make confident decisions and experience God's peace. Hearing God’s voice isn't a simple formula but a beautiful discovery process that happens a bit at a time. I have noticed, however, that ther...

As Christian women, how can we let go of bitterness and release anger? How can we learn to forgive others and let go of bitter feelings about past hurts? Today’s guest Clare Davy and I have a powerful conversation with our own stories of letting go of resentment, releasing bitterness and finding forgiveness for challenging situations. Clare Davy is a Motivational Speaker, Christian Life and Marria...

Today I have some tough love for you.  I want to empower you to overcome your fear and obstacles (and any feelings of being stuck spiritually) and decide to advocate for the spiritual change you need.  Someone needs this (loving) encouragement to do what it takes to grow spiritually, whether that’s setting up boundaries around your time, getting your spiritual questions answered, or finding Bible...

What is a weekly Bible teaching like inside our online Bible study for women on identity (Connected Bible Community)? Today on the podcast we're giving you a peek inside the weekly Bible lessons in the Connected Bible Community !  Listen to this online Bible teaching video session to hear how we talk about Bible verses, share what we’ve learned in our daily Bible study and challenge women to...

Spiritual growth is very important! But knowing how to grow closer to God starts with figuring out where you’re at in your spiritual journey , right?  Today I'm going to introduce you to the Spiritual Growth Roadmap™: the 4 stages of spiritual growth framework I use in coaching and the Connected Bible Community to help women discern what they’re biggest spiritual growth obstacles are and how...

Want to grow in your self confidence as a Christian ?  Or maybe you need spiritual healing with God? I'm thrilled to share stories from four Christian women today who have found transformation, confidence and peace recently as they've grown closer to God.   Listen to these transformation stories on today's podcast episode and be inspired to grow in your faith, overcome spiritual gro...

Looking for an online Bible study for women and to grow closer to God? Want to learn more about the power of your identity as a Christian woman? Then you'll love the Connected Bible Community –an online Bible community for women that includes a monthly Bible magazine, online prayer and accountability,  weekly Bible teaching and so much more!  Today we're sharing more about the Connected...

Ready to grow spiritually and find more peace as you grow closer to God? Today is the final part of our series on common spiritual growth obstacles, and we’re talking about issues with our relationship with God . If you have “why God?” questions, if you have questions about God or the Bible, if you have a fear of God,  or if you’re thinking “I can’t trust God” because of some disappointments and l...

Is there a way to consistently check in on our spiritual growth process and determine if we're growing closer to God?   Not in a legalistic way, but to keep track of our spiritual self and notice, “What am I learning about God?” and “Am I connecting with God in the way I want to?” Today I’m introducing you to some questions you can ask yourself on a regular basis to determine your spiritual g...

Want to know how to grow spiritually and find more peace and joy? We’ve categorized common spiritual growth challenges into three areas, and today on the podcast we’re talking about the second area: life rhythm issues. If you’re saying “I want to spend time with God, but I get distracted,” or "I can’t make time for God when my to do list is overflowing,” then today’s episode on how to create...

If you're looking for a simple way to discover daily spiritual connection, I can't wait to introduce you to a power Bible study method to help you grow closer to God: the Spiritual Growth Rhythm™.  In today's podcast episode we'll talk about this easy way to study the Bible and grow closer to Christ so that your daily Bible time transforms your life so you can find more hope, p...

Ever wondered “Why can’t I grow closer to God ?” We all have these questions about how to grow spiritually and find more peace and joy. We’ve categorized these spiritual growth obstacles into three areas, and today on the podcast we’re talking about the first area: connection with God issues. If you've struggled with any of these questions about how to grow spiritually then you may be dealing...