Tag: personal growth
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E41 Give Thanks In All Things: How To Cultivate A Lifestyle of Gratitude
Summary: In this conversation, Jennifer explores the profound concept of gratitude, emphasizing its importance as a lifestyle rather than a momentary practice. She reflects on the cultural emphasis on thankfulness during the Thanksgiving holiday and challenges listeners to cultivate a grateful heart year-round. Drawing from biblical insights, she highlights the significance of expressing gratitude to Read more
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E36 The Ache of Emotional Disconnect: How God Heals When Imperfect Parents Miss Your Heart
Summary: In this conversation, Jen Cudmore and Rosalynn Lasley explore the impact of growing up with parents who were physically present but emotionally absent. They discuss the common feelings of inadequacy and the longing for connection that many individuals experience. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these childhood wounds, recognizing that parents don’t intentionally 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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E27 5 Lies About Finding Joy: Discover What Really Makes You Happy—Without Guilt, Shame, or Pressure
“Joy starts with God… joy is pretty important to the walk of a follower of Jesus… But along with that, it doesn’t have to be religious. There’s so many other ways that we can have joy in our lives. “ “And so tangibly, what does joy look like? It’s not like we just walk around Read more
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E22 Faith After Miscarriage: Finding God in the Grief with Rosalynn Lasley | Healing and Hope After Loss
“Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock [Rock of Ages]” Psalm 26:4 “Why am I not content with a life the way that it is? Why do I still have this strong desire for something more? Why can’t I just be thankful for what I have?” “And I remember 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
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E18 Reframing Your Perspective When Life Gets Messy
“We as a culture have a tendency to focus a lot on appearance… we like things to look polished and perfect…” “And really, life is more like a box of thousands of Legos just dumped in the middle of the carpet and we have to make sense of it. “ Summary: What if we stopped Read more
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E17 Blessing & Joy on the Other Side: Why Your Comfort Zone is Overrated (Part 2)
“Everything we want in life is on the other side of something unfamiliar and uncomfortable…. If it was easy, everyone would do it, and I don’t want to settle for what is easy or comfortable!” Summary: In this episode, Jennifer and Rosalynn talk more about the good that comes from embracing change. They share their Read more
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E15: The Power of Choice: You Have More Influence Over Your Life Than You Believe
“…it’s a balance of not just trying to get our way, but setting ourselves up for success and happiness by making the right choices. There are many times where people assume they can’t influence certain aspects of their life. We actually have a lot of influence over our environment.” Summary: In this conversation, Jennifer discusses Read more