On Purpose Christian Coaching for Women

13 - When the World Feels Heavy: How to Find God's Light in the Dark Times


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📌 Description:

When the world feels heavy, it’s easy to get lost in fear, confusion, and despair. But even in the darkest seasons, God’s Word reminds us that the light has already overcome the darkness.

In this heartfelt episode of On Purpose: Christian Coaching for Women, Jamie speaks honestly about recent tragedies, the weight of living in a broken world, and the hope we can hold onto as daughters of God. You’ll hear why being “in the world but not of it” matters, how to armor up against spiritual battles, and simple, practical ways to bring light into your home, your family, and your own heart.

If you’ve been feeling weary or overwhelmed by everything happening around you, this episode will anchor you back in truth and hope.

🎧 In This Episode:

  • Naming the weight of tragedy without glorifying the darkness
  • Understanding what it means to be “in the world but not of the world”
  • Where real hope comes from when life feels shaky
  • Scriptures to declare light over your home and heart
  • Practical steps to resist the enemy and choose community over isolation
  • A prayer of peace, courage, and confidence for your week
  • 💬 Favorite Quote:

    “We have to armor up and we have to recognize the real enemy and go to battle for he Kingdom of God.”

    ⏱️ Timestamps:

    00:00 – Welcome + naming the heaviness we feel in the world

    01:23 – Stories of tragedy + the reality of spiritual warfare

    04:37 – What Jesus said about trouble in John 16:33

    06:28 – Where hope comes from: the light that darkness cannot overcome

    07:13 – Scriptures to declare when the world feels heavy

    11:14 – Practical steps: armor up, resist the enemy, and choose community

    13:38 – Invitation to Saturday emails for encouragement

    14:37 – Closing prayer

    🔗 Links & Resources:

    ✨ Get Jamie’s Saturday Encouragement Emails → Join Jamie's E-Mail List

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    On Purpose Christian Coaching for WomenBy Coach Jamie Miller