Tag: personal development
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E35 How to Go Deeper with God: From Routine Faith to Real Relationship
Summary: You can know about God your whole life and still not really know Him. In this episode, Jennifer talks about what real intimacy with God looks like and explores what it means to have a personal relationship with Him. She emphasizes the importance of developing this friendship for spiritual freedom and personal growth, sharing Read more
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E33 When Trying Something New Brings Out Your Worst: 7 Grace-Filled Ways to Overcome with God’s Help
Summary: New starts can be incredibly hard! In this episode, Jennifer shares her personal journey of starting a podcast and the challenges that arose, including imposter syndrome, self-criticism, and the struggle with expectations. She emphasizes the importance of facing these challenges with grace and faith, encouraging listeners to embrace their imperfections and seek growth through Read more
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E32 Finding Purpose After The Diagnosis: A Faith-Filled Conversation on Resilience and Joy with author Heidi Gray McGill
Summary: Jennifer and her guest, novelist Heidi Gray McGill, explore the unexpected challenges of life, particularly focusing on Heidi’s journey with blindness and how she has chosen to respond with joy and resilience. They discuss the importance of faith, the process of adapting to new realities, and the journey into fiction writing as a means Read more
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E30 Behavior Modification is Not the Answer: 3 Ways to Stop Doing That Thing You Hate But Still Keep Doing
“Affirmations can definitely help. But they’re not going to overcome that negative narrative that we keep saying to ourselves over and over. So we’ve got to renounce those lies, labels, and limitations that we’re putting on ourselves .” “It just simply was learned and developed over time…. Learned behaviors can be unlearned. “ Summary: In Read more
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E29 From Shame to Strength: How to Replace Negative Coping Habits with Life-Giving Rhythms
“Condemnation can be paralyzing…. Comparison magnifies our shame…. Shame is not where we overcome. “ Summary: Jennifer and Rosalynn explore the journey of breaking free from toxic cycles and unhealthy coping mechanisms. They discuss the detrimental role of shame as a motivator, the importance of identifying triggers, and the need for healthy habits that improve Read more
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E26 Stop Sabotaging Yourself With These Destructive Behaviors: How Avoidance and Escapism Are Ruining Your Life
“That was a huge ‘aha!’ moment for me…. I realized one common area of self-sabotage everybody deals with is this idea of avoiding, escaping, numbing their feelings because they don’t want to deal with them or they don’t know how to deal with them. And so what does that mean?.” “It’s temporary relief. You’re not Read more
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E25 Who Are You, Really? 5 Keys to Understanding the Fullness of Your Identity and Purpose
“You can’t thrive if you’re wandering aimlessly. Time to get grounded in who you were created to be…. Your future is bright. Find your place, own your spot. Be intentional.” “So be careful what we label big and small. It’s not about big and small. It’s about what is your spot and owning that spot Read more
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The Day I Failed: A Candid Look at Self-Sabotage in Everyday Life
“We have a tendency to show up with hidden agendas and wrong expectations … And that is not who I am. That is not who I like to be. That’s not how I like to show up.” “… all the shame and condemnation that was coming on me because I felt like I should have Read more
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E20 Seeing Clearly: Let Go of False Narratives, Debunk Wrong Beliefs, and Reframe Your Perspectives
“So instead of living by the story you tell yourself about that thing that happened, this discussion is going to help you recognize the biases and patterns and how you view the world. It’s going to help you pull back and broaden your perspective .” “… over time with growth and maturity, we learn that Read more