On Suffering Well with Christina Brown | How Catholic Moms can build resilience in times of trial and hardship
Release Date: 10/20/2023
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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of choosing our thoughts and the importance of recognizing the beauty and holiness in ordinary moments. Join us for a conversation with Christina Brown, a life coach, speaker, and podcaster, as she shares her insights on finding joy amidst suffering, holding thoughts captive, and sanctifying everyday tasks.
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Episode Highlights:
1. Introducing Christina Brown (0:00 - 1:45)
- Brief overview of Christina's background.
2. Choosing Faith Over Feelings (1:46 - 4:30)
- Discussion on how choosing faith and action over feelings can bring a profound shift in one's perspective.
- Christina's personal experience during a challenging time in her life.
3. Recognizing Thoughts as Choices (4:31 - 8:15)
- The concept of thoughts as choices and recognizing the power of our thoughts.
- The "model" of analyzing circumstances, thoughts, feelings, actions, and results.
4. Holding Negative Thoughts Captive (8:16 - 11:45)
- Empowering individuals, especially women, to challenge negative thought patterns.
- The importance of holding thoughts to a higher truth and accountability to the Lord.
5. Navigating Suffering with Joy (11:46 - 15:30)
- How faith isn't just about feelings but a decision and an action, even in times of suffering.
- The quote by St. Therese of Lisieux that shifted Christina's perspective on faith.
6. Embracing Both Joy and Suffering (15:31 - 18:30)
- Discussion on the idea that both joy and suffering can coexist in our lives.
- The importance of not feeling guilty for experiencing joy amidst the world's suffering.
7. The Power of Thought and Emotion (18:31 - 21:00)
Redesign your days in the True Presence Membership:
What is the True Presence Membership?
The True Presence Membership is a time freedom membership for Catholic moms who are ready for the ultimate life reset.
If you always feel like you're ten steps behind and never get ahead on the things that truly matter, it's not your fault. Millions of Catholic moms are trapped in burnout culture.
In this program you'll get to design a life that moves at the pace YOU choose, so you can enjoy your coffee hot, have the capacity to be FULLY PRESENT with your loved ones, and even revisit those long-lost hobbies that make you feel like YOU.
This program is faithfully Catholic, ever prayerful, and oriented toward constant growth in the Fruits of the Spirit for you and your family.
- How recognizing and choosing our thoughts can lead to a deeper sense of freedom and love.
- The analogy of thoughts as train choices at a station.
8. Finding Holiness in Ordinary Tasks (21:01 - 25:15)
- Navigating the challenges of everyday tasks as a stay-at-home mom.
- Sanctifying daily routines and experiences through prayer and love.
9. Embracing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary (25:16 - 28:00)
- Living out the extraordinary in everyday life by infusing it with love and faith.
- Recognizing pain and suffering as opportunities to love more deeply.
10. Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Christina (28:01 - 30:00)
- Summarizing the key takeaways from the conversation.
- Information on how to connect with Christina Brown on Instagram and her website.
Conclusion:
In this episode, Christina Brown shares valuable insights into the power of choosing our thoughts, finding joy amid suffering, and sanctifying everyday moments. She reminds us that, as Catholics, we have the opportunity to embrace both joy and suffering, recognizing that they can coexist. By holding our thoughts captive and seeking holiness in the ordinary, we can experience a profound shift in our perspective and draw closer to God.