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Season 2 | Episode 8: When Guilt Creeps in After You Say No (Having Boundaries)

Release Date: 06/24/2025

Season 2 | Episode 14: Why Rest Feels Risky

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Why Rest Feels Risky Rest sounds good in theory, but it can feel unsafe when your identity is tied to productivity. For some of us, slowing down forces us to face insecurities we’d rather outrun. In this episode, I share how I filled my life with “work” and “ministry” because those were places I felt confident, while home life exposed the areas where I doubted myself — even with a husband who believed in me completely. We’ll look at Matthew 11:28–29 (NASB) to see what it means to accept the rest Jesus offers, even when stillness feels uncomfortable. This is a conversation about...

Season 2 | Episode 13: When You’re Afraid to Hope Again

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When You’re Afraid to Hope Again Hope can feel dangerous when you’ve been disappointed before. You want to believe again, but the thought of being let down keeps you guarded. In this episode, we’ll talk about the risk of hoping after closed doors, how God meets us in that hesitation, and why courage sometimes looks like trying again. You’ll hear a story about gaining momentum in a calling, watching it crumble overnight, and wrestling with God over why He let it happen. Psalm 27:13–14 (NASB) will anchor our conversation as we remember that hope in Him is never wasted. If you’ve been...

Season 2 | Episode 12: God is Still Kind in the Unknown

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God is Still Kind in the Unknown What do you do when you don’t know what’s next? This episode is for the one still sitting in the fog—waiting, wondering, wrestling with God, and feeling forgotten. If you're tired of having no clarity and no direction… you’re not alone. This one comes straight from the middle of the unknown. Inside this episode, we talk about: How our family has spent 3 years in a season of uncertainty The pain of making plans only to lay them back down What Romans 8 really says about hope and suffering Why God’s kindness isn’t always loud—but it’s...

Season 2 | Episode 11: Not Everything Deserves Your Energy

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Not Everything Deserves Your Energy You don’t have to take it all on. In this episode, we talk about what it means to live with discernment—especially when your peace, purpose, or identity is constantly being pulled in a dozen directions. The world might tell you to “let them” and move on, but Scripture shows us a better way: emotional stewardship rooted in Christ. We walk through: Why Jesus didn’t defend Himself to everyone—and how that frees us to stop overexplaining What it looks like to guard your heart without hardening it How to tell the difference between setting a...

Season 2 | Episode 10: You're Not a Burden

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You’re Not a Burden Have you ever felt like you're “too much” to be loved? Like your emotions are exhausting, your presence is heavy, or your needs might push people away? In today’s episode, Cami speaks directly to the one quietly carrying the lie that they are a burden. Whether that message was spoken over you in childhood, implied through silence, or internalized through exhaustion, this conversation will remind you of the truth: God never called you a burden. He calls you beloved. And He carries what you carry—daily. Together, we’ll explore: Where the lie of being “too...

Season 2 | Episode 9: Letting Go of Who You Thought You’d Be

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Season 2, Episode 9: Letting Go of Who You Thought You’d Be What happens when life doesn’t look like you thought it would—and you don’t look like the person you expected to become? In this episode, Cami gently unpacks the silent grief that comes from unmet expectations, internal pressure, and performance-based faith. Whether you’re still wrestling with anxiety, over-apologizing for your emotions, or trying to “fix” yourself faster, this conversation will help you name what hurts and release who you thought you had to be. Jesus isn’t waiting for the perfect version of you....

Season 2 | Episode 8: When Guilt Creeps in After You Say No (Having Boundaries)

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When Guilt Creeps in After You Say No Let’s talk about that moment — you set a boundary, say no, or finally stop overexplaining… and then guilt comes rushing in. Maybe you start questioning yourself. Was I too harsh? Was that unkind? Should I reach back out? If you’ve ever felt that quiet ache after honoring your own limits, this episode is for you. Cami shares what it looks like to walk in biblical discernment without defaulting to people-pleasing, how Jesus modeled boundaries, and why protecting your peace doesn’t make you unloving — it makes you wise. This is your reminder that...

Season 2 | Episode 7: When Walking in Discernment Feels Lonely

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Have you ever followed what you knew God was asking you to do — and ended up feeling lonelier than ever? You're not crazy, and you're not alone. In this episode of the Seen and Heard Christian podcast, Cami talks about what it really feels like to walk in spiritual discernment — especially when obedience doesn’t come with instant peace or external validation. If you’ve ever asked, “Did I hear God right?” or wrestled with how quiet it feels after doing the right thing, this episode will meet you there. This is a vulnerable, honest conversation for the believer who is trying to stay...

Season 2 | Episode 4: They’ve Already Shown You What Matters to Them

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Join Cami to talk about the hard realization that some people simply won’t show up for you — and how to stop waiting for them to become someone they’ve already shown they’re not.

Season 2 | Episode 1: When Saying Yes Starts to Cost You Peace

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Join Cami to talk about what happens when saying yes becomes a habit rooted in guilt, pressure, or people-pleasing — and how to start walking in Spirit-led peace instead of constant burnout.

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When Guilt Creeps in After You Say No

Let’s talk about that moment — you set a boundary, say no, or finally stop overexplaining… and then guilt comes rushing in. Maybe you start questioning yourself. Was I too harsh? Was that unkind? Should I reach back out?

If you’ve ever felt that quiet ache after honoring your own limits, this episode is for you.

Cami shares what it looks like to walk in biblical discernment without defaulting to people-pleasing, how Jesus modeled boundaries, and why protecting your peace doesn’t make you unloving — it makes you wise.

This is your reminder that boundaries are not rejection. They’re not cruelty. And they don’t need an apology.

In This Episode:

What it feels like to set a boundary and instantly feel guilty
Why many women confuse gentleness with being available all the time
Jesus’ example of boundaries and pulling away to be with the Father
The emotional toll of over-functioning in relationships
A biblical reminder that wisdom often means saying no

Scripture Referenced:

Luke 5:16 (NASB) — Jesus often withdrew to pray
Proverbs 25:28 (NASB) — Without boundaries, you’re vulnerable
Galatians 5:22–23 (NASB) — The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control

This Episode Is for You If:

You’ve been called “too much” for creating distance
You’re exhausted from always being emotionally available
You love people deeply but need room to breathe
You’ve felt guilt after honoring your God-led discernment

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