Leveling Up in Faith & Expecting Opposition
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
Release Date: 10/15/2024
You’re Not Lost... You’re Being Called Deeper
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
Ever find yourself asking, “Why am I even doing this?” If you’ve been chasing revenue, working hard, and still feeling disconnected — this episode is for you. In the final podcast of January, Jen walks you through what it means to pause and come back to your calling. Because before you scale, launch, or build anything... you need to know what God is actually calling you to steward. In This Episode: Why feeling stuck may be a sign of misalignment, not failure What “calling” really means in a faith-driven business How chasing revenue without clarity creates...
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Treading Is Not Transformation
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
Welcome to 2026. We’re not floating into this year. We’re fighting for what matters. In the first episode of the year, Jen delivers a wake-up call to every entrepreneur, creative, and leader who’s been feeling stuck in survival mode... doing “just enough” to stay afloat, but nowhere near what it takes to transform. This episode is a bold reminder that treading might keep you alive… but it won’t move you forward. 🔥 Inside This Episode: Why treading water keeps you stuck in spiritual and strategic stagnation What Revelation teaches us about lukewarm leadership The 3 key...
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Unavailable for Chaos — Even During the Holidays
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
December doesn’t have to be chaotic. It can be sacred. In this first episode of the month, Jen shares what it looks like to set boundaries, choose peace, and stay grounded—even when the world (and your calendar) is trying to pull you into the holiday hustle. Inside this episode of Optimized Living, you’ll learn how to reclaim your power, protect your peace, and stay rooted in what matters most. ✨ What You’ll Hear: How to protect your energy and peace this month Why “being unavailable for chaos” is the most powerful boundary you can set What to do when...
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Eyes on Your Own Lane
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
It’s easy to get caught up in someone else’s success and suddenly feel behind in your own race. But here’s the truth: God’s timeline > Instagram’s highlight reel. If you’ve been questioning your pace, your progress, or your purpose—this episode is your reminder to shift your focus, shake off the shame, and get back in your own lane. 👟 Inside this episode: Why comparison is quietly stealing your momentum How to stop measuring your growth by someone else’s highlight reel The 3 things comparison takes from you (and how to take them back) What it actually looks like to run...
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It’s the Final Quarter — But You’re Not Out of Time
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
If you’re staring down the last few months of the year thinking, “Ugh… I should be further along,” this one’s for you. In this gritty, grace-filled episode of Optimized Living, Jen brings the truth: You’re not behind. But it’s time to stop drifting. Let’s get clear. Let’s get focused. Let’s finish strong. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: Why Q4 isn’t just about catching up — it’s about recommitting 3 reasons you may not be where you wanted to be (with zero shame) Jen’s gritty framework to make the next 90 days count A powerful...
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Let’s Talk About the Hard Stuff: When You Don’t Feel Like Showing Up
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
Episode Summary: We all hit those moments—when you’re overwhelmed, burnt out, or just plain tired of showing up. You’re not broken. You’re not lazy. And you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Optimized Living, Jen gets real about what it looks like when the fire goes dim, the to-do list feels impossible, and you find yourself wanting to ghost your business (and maybe your purpose too). Inside, you’ll hear: Why feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing What Jen does personally when she hits the “I don’t wanna” wall A gentle reminder...
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You Don’t Need More Time — You Need More Clarity
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
If you’ve ever said, “I just need more time,” this episode is your wake-up call (in love, of course 💁♀️). Because the real issue? Lack of clarity. In this episode of Optimized Living, Jen breaks down the real reason you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like nothing’s moving fast enough in your business. She walks you through: Why more time won’t solve unclear goals The cycle of indecision → delay → overwhelm (and how to break it) Her personal go-to methods for regaining clarity fast The Clarity Triangle: Vision → Goals → Tasks How faith and...
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The Bottleneck is You (And That’s Okay… For Now)
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
Ever feel like everything in your business is stuck waiting on… you? If you're the one juggling the emails, the approvals, the client onboarding, and the content calendar—it’s not because you're doing it wrong. It's because you're doing it all. In this episode of Optimized Living, I’m sharing the truth I had to face in my own business: I was the bottleneck. And the freedom came when I finally owned it, faced it, and started creating systems to change it. We’ll dive into: What it really means to be the bottleneck (without shame) How to recognize the signs that...
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Systems Aren’t Sexy… But They’ll Save Your Sanity
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
Let’s be real — systems rarely get the spotlight in business circles. They’re not glamorous. They don’t come with confetti. And yet… they might be the exact thing you need to stop spinning your wheels and finally breathe in your business. In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why systems aren’t restrictive—they’re freeing The 3 must-have systems every business owner needs (and how to start simple) How building structure actually creates peace, purpose, and space for God to move Real talk on how systems help you lead well—even when life gets lifey If you’ve been...
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Back-to-School, Back-to-Business: Leading Yourself First
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
As the school buses roll out and the routines kick back in, it’s not just the kids heading back—you are too. Back to business. Back to structure. Back to the vision God gave you. But before you dive into your to-do list or load up your calendar, this episode is your reminder that you have to lead yourself first. In this episode, I’m walking you through: Why self-leadership is the foundation of growth How to build your Ideal Week with purpose and margin Where to set boundaries that support your business and your peace What rhythms help you stay aligned with your faith and goals If...
info_outline- New Level, New Devil: Each new level of growth and faith brings new opposition, often in the form of spiritual battles.
- The Spiritual Battle: Our fight isn't against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12). Everything we face in the physical world is connected to this spiritual battle.
- The Full Armor of God: God equips us for these battles through the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:11). While we are not immune to attacks, we have the tools to stand firm in the face of them.
- How to Stay Vigilant:
- Prayer: Strengthens us and connects us directly to God.
- Awareness: Recognize where the enemy is likely to attack.
- Community: Surround yourself with believers who can support you.
- Put on the Whole Armor of God: Each piece of the armor is essential, and prayer seals it all.
- God Has Already Won: Through our faith, we have direct access to the One who has already claimed victory. Revelation 22:13 reminds us that God is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.
- Ephesians 6:11-12 (NIV) – “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
- Revelation 22:13 (NIV) – “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
- Spend time in prayer asking God for strength and guidance as you face spiritual challenges.
- Reflect on the areas of your life where you might be under attack and ask for God’s protection.
- Put on the armor of God daily to stand firm in your faith.
- Surround yourself with a community of believers who can encourage and uplift you in the journey.
- *Armor of God Study - Find it on Amazon
- Mark Levander Productions – Special thanks to Mark Levander, who handles the editing and production of this podcast. If you're thinking of starting a podcast and want professional help, be sure to visit Mark's website https://marklevanderproductions.com/.