Therapy and Prayer

Romans 5:5

And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

It's one thing to have an intellectual understanding of our pain, but what happens when that knowledge and understanding doesn't lead to the deep healing that we desire?

What we pay attention to, consume, and digest may have a bigger impact than we realize.

One of the hardest things to do is to step out of our comfort zones. But what if I told you that your comfort may be the very thing holding you back from walking in God's will for your life?

Jesus gave us a rhythmic example of rest that brings us to the feet of the father and helps us stay productive. Somewhere along the way, we've been deceived into thinking that rest is optional. It is not.

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and whose trust is the Lord" Jeremiah 17:7

Dear strong friend...this one is for you

We live in a society that tells us to do everything as fast as we can. But what would happen if you took a moment to slow down and reset your mind on the spirit?

Everyone has a pattern that they keep repeating, but why does God keep allowing it to happen?

God is so many different things to us, but how do you really view him?

His strength is perfect in our weakness

Self sabotage is a pattern of unhealthy behaviors that stops you from moving forward. But at some point, we have to interrupt that unhealthy cycle and find breakthrough

Slow and steady wins the race; stillness and speed cannot coexist

Expectation leads to disappointment, and if we let it, disappointment can lead to a divine dependence.

We're guaranteed hard things, would you rather face them with God, or without Him?

Our experiences of trauma and prolonged stress can keep us in survival mode for far too long. But what happens when we bring that same mentality to our relationship with God?

No one likes making mistakes or falling to temptation, but the bible tells us that those experiences are instrumental for our growth.

It's hard walking away from something that you love, but sometimes it's necessary in order to receive what God has prepared for you in the next season.

Is the pressure to be overly productive getting in the way of your peace? Is over-functioning inviting idolatry into your heart or planting good seeds for spiritual growth?

We all want to see growth and more spiritual fruit, but what are we contributing to the process to make sure that the soil of our heart is ready to receive what the Lord wants to do within us?

We all want confirmation from God, but sometimes what feels like confirmation could be a distraction from what God is actually trying to say.

"God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self control" 2 Timothy 1:7

Our hormones impact us more than we know, so we need to be on guard in EVERY way.

Growing in discipline doesn't happen overnight, and it doesn't happen without the sanctifying power of the Lord.

We know that God has a plan for us, so how can we join Him in the planning process and invite Him into ours? It all starts with the posture and position of our heart.

The voice you hear most often is the one in your head. Who does it sound like? What does it say about you?

We'll never need anyone as much as we need God

It's so easy to get caught up in the rat race and be consumed with work, but the biblical mindset is one that equally prioritizes rest AND work.

What God has for you will always be for you. We just have to be patient and trust his timing.

Suffering is a natural and inevitable part of life. We can either exhaust ourselves trying to fight against it, or go to battle with Jehovah Nissi and fight through it.

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Always.

We know that our mental and emotional development can be stunted by our experiences, but are we paying as much attention to our spiritual development?

We all know that we need to let go of control and surrender to the will of God, but HOW?? This episode is all about understanding what it means to truly live a surrendered life, and practical ways to start

We were created to be fully dependent on God and interdependent on one another. But why is it so hard?

We often hear about the wrath of God, but what if he's not as angry as we think? What if he's actually more loving and gracious than we give him credit for?

Loneliness is a universal human experience, but our spiritual experience of it can bring us comfort and joy if we let it.

Whether we like it or not, our mind, body, and spirit will always be interconnected on this time side of life. Lets figure out how to navigate it the best way we can.

The process of change can be a complicated one to navigate. The best thing that we can do as believers is to let God navigate it for us.

Most of today's self help content is cetered around...well, ourselves. But what happens when we center God instead?

We all have moments of questioning whether the things we want are from us or from God. This episode takes a deeper look into helping us find the clarity that we're seeking through the Word of God.

God's timing is usually much different than our own. Thankfully, he gives us what we need to wait well.

Have you ever felt like you were starting over or like you were back at square one with God? In this episode, we're processing the complexities and frustration that come with having to start over.

When we doubt ourselves, we're also doubting God's spirit within us. How can we learn to see ourselves in the valuable way that God sees us?

We don't like to talk about it, but that doesn't stop us from feeling it. Take care of yourself and trust God to do the same.

Forgive the audio issues in this episode, the enemy did NOT want it to come out! Nonetheless, this convo freed something in me, and I pray it does the same for you .

Our relationship with and dependence on God are not determined by how much we can do for Him. We could never do enough to "earn" His love, which means that we also can't dictate how He chooses to love us.

This episode is part life update and part encouragement. I pray that it will help you to surrender to God's lordship over every part of your life.

One of the hardest things to do in life is to let go of things that we've grown emotionally attached to. But God gave us the cheat code when he told us to just be still.

Whether or not you realize it, we all have some crevices of our lives that we don't invite God into. but what would happen if you did?

It can be hard to know for sure if something is coming from God or somewhere else. So much so that it can stop us from making any decisions at all. This episode is all about learning to tune our ear to the voice of God so that we can calm our anxieties and confidently trust Him to guide us.

WE'RE BAAAAACCCKKKK!!! We're starting strong with Season 2. It's one thing to be intentional in the things that we're praying for and working towards, it's another thing to be rigid and leave absolutely no room for flexibility or for God.

As we wrap up season 1, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has listened to a single episode. I pray that this season has been as much of a blessing to you as it has been to me. See you in season 2!

We all know that God's timing is not the same as ours, but what happens when we try to rush him or his process? It only brings more anxiety and slows things down even more.

The biggest battle that we face is between what we believe, and what we feel. This episode is about navigating the tension that we feel when the two are misaligned.

If you grew up in church like I did, you probably heard some pretty polarizing ideas about women. But what does God actually say about us?

Friendship breakups can hurt worse than romantic ones and are just as significant, especially around the holidays. Find encouragement that God is bringing new ordained friendship your way.

Our definition of success isn't always the same as God's. So who's definition and expectation do we go with?

Overachievers tap in! Our achievements don't have to define us or our value, God already did that.

Have you ever spent hours and hours daydreaming about your ideal life and avoiding your real one? If so, this is for you!

Whether we're single or married, our relationship status shouldn't define us. Nor should it shame us. Whatever season of relationship you're in should be used for God's glory.

We've all done it before: preparing for the worst case scenario, but what happens when we allow that scenario to lie to us about ourselves and about God?

Knowing something intellectually and theoretically is not the same as knowing how to apply it to our daily lives. We need God's help and his wisdom to do that

It's easy to center ourselves in our faith and personal wellness. But as we grow in the fruits of the spirit, we need to readjust and realign so that we can walk in true obedience.

Is it harmless girl talk and venting with friends, or is it gossip? God is clear on how we should regard one another, we should be as well.

Perfectionism is one thing, but OCD can be even more debilitating if we let it

The mind is a battlefield, and meditating on the word of God helps us stay on guard for the inevitable attacks of the enemy

God is the potter, and we are the clay. But trusting God enough to stay moldable is easier said than done.

We might be giving our emotions way more power than they deserve. It's time to put God back in the center of our lives where He belongs.

Whether we like to admit it or not, our relationship with our parents directly impacts our relationship with others, even with God.

One of the hardest and most important things to as a Christian is being able to discern the voice of God from one of the many other influences that we interact with on a daily basis. We'll never fully arrive, but we can learn how to get stronger as we seek and pray for wisdom.

This episode was for me, but you're more than welcome to tune in!

This episode is short and sweet, but the message is simple: chase joy, not happiness.

Rejection never feels good. But what if it's not really a rejection at all? In this episode we'll explore how to see the blessing in God's redirection and His perfect timing for our lives.

Modesty is about waayyyy more than the way we dress. Let's get into what it actually means and why we're ALL commanded to embrace it.

Navigating and healing from codependency while striving to get closer to God

Imposter syndrome has been the biggest culprit of self sabotage for far too long. It's time to step into our identity in Christ and the confidence that comes with it.

Learning to control your emotions is much easier when our spirit is transformed from within. This episode looks at the collaboration between the two.

Single ladies to the front! We have a lot to talk about. This is our safe space.

God gave us the gift of emotional expression and the ability to feel it ALL. There's plenty to be grieved about in this world, and God wants us to let it out, not hold it in.

The growth that God is facilitating in you is specifically and exclusively FOR YOU. Embrace it and let Him lead.

We're not meant to do life alone, but doing it with other people can be complicated. This episode is all about how to have healthy boundaries with the people that we love

Are you holding yourself back from a more meaningful relationship with God? This episode breaks down the key to spiritual authenticity...self acceptance.

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Proverbs 18:21

Managing our pride and ego has been a neverending task for Christians, ever since the fall of man. How do we find the balance between being humble and knowing our inherent value and worth?

As Christians, we're on a neverending journey of increasing our faith. This week's episode helps us learn how to partner with God in creating the life that we want for ourselves with confidence and boldness. Is delulu the solulu to having radical faith?

This week's episode is all about application. Join me as I talk about the ways that I'm navigating this current chaotic season without letting go of God's hand, or my sanity.

Self discipline comes easy to some, but for the rest of us, it's a daily struggle. At the same time, it's a fruit of the spirit that we should be trying to cultivate on a daily basis. In this episode, we're talking about how to work through the lack of motivation procrastination, and impulsivity that makes it so hard to do.

We know that growth only happens when you leave your comfort zone. But that can be a scary step to take by yourself. In this episode, we're talking about how to trust God to navigate you out of your comfort zone and into your next season.

We've all heard the phrase "forgive and forget", but is it really that simple? As Christians, we know that we have a duty to forgive others like God forgives us. But just like everything else, it's way easier said than done.

If you've been plagued and paralyzed by self doubt, then this episode is for you! God tells us that he is our hope and gives us everything that we need to be victorious in him

Life be life-ing and sometimes it can be reeeaaalllll tempting to throw in the towel and call it quits. God calls us to endure, so we need to figure out how to do that without going crazy and losing ourselves in the process.

We know that as Christians, we are to care for one another and carry one another's burdens, but where does that leave room to take care of ourselves? This week's episode takes a look at how we can meet our own needs without compromising our responsibility to one another

Defense mechanisms are our mind's way of trying to keep us safe, and the enemy's way of keeping us operating out of fear. But we know that God has not given us a spirit of fear, so let's do the hard work of healing from our defense mechanisms so that we can walk in victory!

We can agree that trusting people is hard. But what about when our trust issues seep into our relationship with God? This episode will help you understand your attachment style and learn to trust God even when you can't trust others.

We can be more hateful to ourselves than our worst enemy. Let's strive to show ourselves the same love that God shows us instead of relying on what our trauma taught us about who we are.

Most of us have been caught in the cycle of self sabotage for a long time, and enough is enough! It's time to find deliverance from the spiritual strongholds that are keeping you stuck so that you can walk in the freedom God offers.

The world tells us that we have so much to be shameful of, but by the grace of God, we don't have to let our guilt and shame define us or dictate our worthiness. This episode is all about how to break through the shackles of guilt and shame through the saving power of God's grace.

Any other recovering people pleasers out there? This week, we're taking a look at how our people pleasing tendencies and perfectionism can keep us from true intimacy with God and others

Making friendships as an adult is HARD! But that doesn't make it any less necessary for our mental and spiritual well-being. We need community to stay grounded, and we need community to make it to Heaven. This episode is all about how and why to find your village.