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Why Self-Care Is a Revolutionary Act
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Why Christian Exhaustion Is Not God's Design
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The Fingerprint of God in the Creation
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I am excited to share with you my conversation with Melody Morton, a movement specialist specialized in Pilates, who found a path from loss to purpose. How? Like many of you, Melody discovered "The Fingerprint of God" in the world around her. In our chat, she shares her deeply personal story of navigating divorce and the near-collapse of her business during the pandemic. In that season of ruin, she reached for a faith she hadn't grown up with—and in return, she found her anchor. My hope is that you can find it too. Beyond her own powerful testimony, Melody explains how science, physics, and...
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Faith as a Superpower: from fearful to fearless
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Confused and worried about your future or a choice you need to make? Unsatisfied and looking for answers and purpose? In this episode, we sit down with Robert H. Johnson Jr., an award-winning leadership coach, best-selling author, and TEDx speaker. Robert shares how his faith in God has transformed his mindset from fear-based security to fearless purpose. Drawing from his personal journey of leaving secure, high-paying corporate jobs for the sake of integrity, he reveals how trusting God has become the compass for every bold move in his life. Our conversation provides practical, tangible...
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Smart goal planning with vision boards
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If you have thought that vision boards are only for women and they are just about ‘cutting pretty pictures’, we are on a mission to reframe that idea! This exciting episode explores the concept of vision boards from a unique perspective, bridging the gap between faith and personal development. Our guest Debbi Sluys, founder of Dare to Declare™, will dismantle common myths that might be blocking you from trying vision boards as a smart tool to achieve what you want. Debbie will cover the psychology behind vision boards and will address common challenges such as a lack of clarity and...
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I asked God why I could not become a mother
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Faith supported therapy: a holistic approach to emotional well-being and spiritual growth
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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Anita Webster, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Inner Life Therapy. Anita specializes in compassionate, faith-based counseling that bridges the gap between clinical psychotherapy and Christian spiritual principles. We explore how to navigate the common feeling of being at an impasse between faith and therapy and discover how these two paths can beautifully complement each other. Anita shares practical strategies for using faith to improve therapeutic outcomes and foster a more holistic approach to healing and emotional...
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Have you ever wondered why you can't seem to manifest the life you want, despite your best efforts? The truth is, it’s not about what you want, but who you believe you are. We often create our reality based on subconscious beliefs that can lead to self-sabotage and block our success. In this episode, we sit down with certified Hypnotherapist and RTT Therapist Beatrice Zamfir to demystify manifestation. She reveals the precise reasons why you may be getting rejected or failing to succeed, and then shares the exact steps and powerful techniques you need to take to manifest anything you want....
info_outlineIn a world that celebrates hustle and overwork, many Christians are exhausted, feeling like they're constantly running on empty trying to be perfect. In this episode, we're joined by Valerie Adjorlolo, a nurse and a champion for Christian femininity, who is on a mission to redefine rest. Valerie shares with us her personal journey from a culture of burnout and overwork to a life of spiritual freedom.
By exploring biblical foundations from Genesis to the story of Elijah, she reveals why rest is not a reward for a job well done, but a sacred invitation from God to release control. You will learn practical and tangible tips for finding physical, mental, and spiritual rest in a 24/7 world. Get ready to challenge your mindset, embrace your God-given design, and discover that rest isn't lazy—it’s the foundation for everything. A quote from the Bible: Be STILL and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10)
Topics covered:
Christian rest, biblical rest, Christian productivity, Christian femininity, overcoming burnout, work-life balance, rest and faith, Christian women's content, spiritual freedom, surrender to God, Christian living, over-worked nurse, feel guilty when resting.
Want to dig a bit deeper? Here is the Biblical Foundation of Rest.
Genesis 2: God rested on the 7th day—not because He needed to, but to model rest
Exodus: God invites Israel to stop and rest in Him
Rest as both physical and spiritual—an invitation to return to the Lord
Biblical Story of Elijah (1 Kings 19)
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, I will give you rest
Scriptures for Encouragement
Psalm 4:8 – “In peace, I will lie down and sleep…”
Psalm 3:5 – “I lie down and sleep; I wake again…”
Matthew 6:34 – “Don’t worry about tomorrow…”
Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all who are weary…”
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