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Have you ever wondered... ✨ What's the difference between a spiritual gift, a talent, and my personality? ✨ How do I know what God has uniquely created me to do? ✨ Am I comparing myself to someone else's calling instead of embracing my own? In Week 4 of our Holy Girl Summer series, we're exploring one of the biggest keys to discovering your God-given purpose: understanding how God uniquely desi...

Have you ever wondered: ✨ Is God speaking to me? ✨ How do I know if it's God or just my own thoughts? ✨ What if I miss what He's trying to tell me? If you've ever struggled to hear God's voice, this episode is for you. In Week 3 of our Holy Girl Summer series, we're diving into one of the most important parts of discovering your spiritual gifts and walking in your calling: learning to recognize...

In this week's Holy Girl Summer episode, we laid the foundation for understanding spiritual gifts—what they are, why God gives them, and how they help us become all that He created us to be. Together, we explored key passages we'll be studying throughout this series: 📖 Romans 12:4-8 📖 1 Corinthians 12 📖 Ephesians 4 One thing we discovered is that spiritual gifts aren't given for our benefit alo...

Welcome to Holy Girl Summer! ☀️🌿 We're kicking off this powerful new series with a conversation that every Christian woman needs to hear. In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I'm joined by Renee Booe, Certified Biblical Brain-Based Life Coach, as we dive into the connection between your spiritual gifts, purpose, and God-given calling. Many of us know we're called for more, yet we f...

Summer has a way of throwing us out of our normal routines. While the freedom can feel refreshing, it can also leave us feeling scattered, distracted, and wondering where the season went. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 simple ways to add structure to your summer without making it feel like a chore. These practical ideas will help you create more intentional days while still leaving room for sponta...

What if the biggest thing standing between where you are today and the woman God is calling you to become isn't a lack of opportunity, but a reluctance to invest in your own growth? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about investing in mentorship for the first time, doing absolutely nothing with it, and staying stuck longer than I needed to. The opportunity wasn't the problem. My mindse...

Most women aren’t stuck financially because they lack opportunity…they’re stuck because of patterns, mindset, and survival mode thinking that quietly shape their daily decisions. In this episode, we’re talking about a powerful reset around money mindset, discipline, and what it actually means to raise your standards as a woman of value. So many of us are living in a cycle of overwhelm, emotional s...

As we come to the end of May, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, distracted, and convinced that there’s “no time” to focus on yourself, your goals, or your growth. Life gets busy, responsibilities pile up, and before you know it, your intentions get pushed to the side. In this episode, I’m sharing a much-needed reset conversation we had inside the Joyful Fit Life community, one that helped us pause, r...

What does it really look like to pursue the dreams God placed on your heart; even when fear, doubt, motherhood, and life responsibilities try to get in the way? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with wife, mom, entrepreneur, and author Taneshia Yerby (@ceoforwomen) to talk about her newest book, From Dreams to Drive, and the unseen moments she has had to walk through i...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with bestselling author, speaker, motivational humorist, and award-winning podcast host Rhonda Stoppe for a special podcast swap conversation centered around her new book, Moms of the Bible. Together, we dive deep into biblical motherhood, mentorship, healing, and the importance of learning from the women who hav...

After a powerful 5-part series sharing real stories of transformation inside the Joyful Fit Life community, this episode is a pause… a reset… a return. No strategies. No productivity tips. No self-improvement pressure. Just Jesus. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or caught in the cycle of trying to “fix” your life on your own, this episode is for you. Today, we’re anchoring ourselves...

We’re closing out our community series with a powerful and wisdom-filled conversation with Virgie Prieto, a seasoned woman in our community whose life speaks to healing, growth, and transformation in every season. Virgie carries a deep well of wisdom, especially when it comes to marriage, motherhood, emotional health, and personal growth. She speaks not from perfection, but from healed scars and a...

What if the breakthrough you’re praying for is on the other side of your honesty? In this powerful episode, Ashlea shares her journey of rebuilding her life after divorce—learning who she is again as a single woman, a mom, and a woman of God compared to who she was 10 years ago. What she didn’t expect? How much growth was still waiting for her… and how honesty would be the key to unlocking it. Ash...

What if the life you’re longing for is on the other side of one simple yes? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming, Crystal shares how one invitation from a friend became the turning point that changed everything. After doing the inner healing work and walking through her past, she knew God had more for her, but she needed the right environment to grow into it. Inside the Joyful Fit Life commu...

What if the life you’ve settled for… isn’t the life God actually has for you? In this episode, Isabel shares how she was living in quiet isolation—believing the lie that this was “just it” for her. But deep down, she knew there had to be more. Through her yes to community, everything began to shift. What she found wasn’t judgment like she feared—but divine connections, real friendships, and a deep...

There’s a moment when you realize… something has to change. In this powerful first episode of our new community series, Domonique shares what it looked like to hit a desperate place—and choose community anyway. What followed wasn’t just support… it was transformation. She opens up about the obedience it took to step in, the unexpected friendships she found, and the accountability she didn’t always...

What if you approached your thoughts the same way you approach spring cleaning your home? In this powerful episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we’re talking about how to spring clean your mind: letting go of mental clutter, breaking agreement with lies, and creating space for truth, peace, and clarity. Using the CLEAN method, you’ll learn a simple, practical framework to help you take cont...

What if your emotions were never meant to control your entire day… or your life? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we’re diving into a powerful concept that might completely shift the way you view your emotions — the idea that emotions only last about 90 seconds, and anything beyond that is often the result of the thoughts we continue to think. When I first heard this, it made me...

Your spiritual life doesn’t just impact you—it influences everyone around you.   In this heartfelt episode of The Journey to Becoming, I’m joined by Diana Marie, host of Circle Time for the Soul, as she shares how growing up in a Christian household shaped her faith and anchored her foundation in Christ. Through simple yet powerful family rhythms, Diana developed a relationship with God that conti...

In this powerful episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, Joy sits down with Kari Davis to share her deeply moving story of faith, grief, healing, and restoration. Kari’s life changed suddenly when her husband suffered a devastating brain hemorrhage, leaving her widowed with three young children. In the midst of overwhelming grief, uncertainty, and heartbreak, Kari had to navigate not only the...

How can joy and suffering exist at the same time? And what does it look like to continue living fully for God after experiencing deep loss? In this powerful episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, Joy sits down with speaker, author, and ministry leader Kirby Kelly to talk about grief, hope, and the redemptive way God weaves our stories together. Kirby shares insights from her book The Fabric o...

Are you already tempted to quit on the goals and dreams you were so excited about in January? By March, motivation fades. Discipline feels heavy. The vision doesn’t feel as shiny anymore. In this episode of The Journey to Becoming, I share a powerful story from when my husband played minor league baseball and what it meant to be “called up” to the next level. Players weren’t called up randomly. Th...

In this special episode, we’re celebrating 2 years of The Journey to Becoming podcast. 🤍 Thank you for showing up for yourself every week, applying what you’re learning, and sharing this show with the women in your life who need encouragement and truth. This community would not be what it is without you. After celebrating, we dive into a powerful conversation about clarity. Have you ever said, “I...

Do you ever feel busy all day… but still behind? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple time management hacks that are helping me get my time back — and let me just say, I am not a Type A personality. I’m more creative, go-with-the-flow… maybe even Type C if that’s a thing. 😅 This isn’t about becoming more intense, more rigid, or more like someone else. It’s about knowing yourself, leading yoursel...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things, yet you still feel stuck, unmotivated, or like your momentum has quietly stalled? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming, we’re talking about three hidden, often overlooked things that are killing your momentum and keeping you from stepping fully into the life and purpose God has for you. These aren’t obvious sins or loud distractions....