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Hello my friend!

Welcome back to a “Quick Encouragement episode”! 

I hope this quick encouragement episode with an inspiring quote, fun song and powerful verse blesses you! I could have gone on and on about this subject of self-acceptance and the importance of it, but I kept it short. ;) 

Quote of the week: 

“Notoriously missing from Evangelical faith today is self acceptance.”—Brennan Manning 

Song of the week: 

“Washed By The Water” NEEDTOBREATHE  // YouTube // Spotify // iTunes //

Inspiring Scripture:

Matthew 28:20 “And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end.”

You are not alone. I’m here for you and cheering you on. Need prayer?-Email us at [email protected] 

Much love,

Dani

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Hello my friend!

If you’re struggling with a season of depression, I hope this episode blesses you. :) You are NOT alone! In today’s episode I share a bit of my journey with depression and how I get through darker moments and seasons. 

I know struggling with Depression can sometimes feel isolating in the Christian community, but YOU are NOT alone! There’s no shame in the struggle. 

*If you’ve been struggling for a while, please reach out and get help. Reach out to a Therapist and/or talk with your Doctor. There is hope and help!

Please message us at [email protected] and we’d love to pray for you too. 

Much love,

Dani

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Hello my friend!

Well, I've been putting this one off for a while... But here goes. :) In today’s episode I’m sharing my journey with addiction and some of my recovery story. I’m almost 12 years sober, by the Grace of God. It’s not something I ever want to take for granted. 

Addiction touches all our lives one way or another. Whether it's you struggling, your spouse, your child, your parent... I can guarantee you there is someone near you struggling, BUT there is hope!

Addiction is driven by several things—abuse, trauma, our biology and so much more. This episode could have been 3 hours long (or 3 days really!), but I kept it short and hope it blesses you and some aspect of it encourages you. There is hope from the trauma or drama of life being or living with an alcoholic/addict of any sort. And I just want to acknowledge that loving someone active in addiction can be excruciatingly painful in every way--hang in there if that's you. There's hope.

You are not alone!

If you know someone this episode could encourage—please share it with them.

Mentions: 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Al-Anon. 

Alateen. (Al-Anon for teens)

Book Mention:

Big Book of AA

Gabor Mate “In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts”

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If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, I’d love to pray for you. Please email us at [email protected] for prayer. 

Much love,

Dani

-->Need a step-by-step Framework for Spiritual growth in any season? Join The Spiritual Intentions Framework- 12 foundational principles to Spiritual Growth when all else fails -> https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework 

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Hi friends!

Today’s a quick encouragement episode. We talk about the process of Spiritual transformation. Transformation is a one day at a time process, but so worth it. Especially when we are going through difficult times.

I used to think all of my suffering meant I was being ‘punished’ or I was doing something wrong. The reality is, we all walk through suffering and hardship at times, that doesn't mean we are being punished. There's hope as we journey through it.

I hope today’s episode encourages you. :)

“The miracle of it all—if we are to speak of miracles—is that God has found the most ingenious way to transform the human soul. God uses the very thing that would normally destroy us—the tragic, the sorrowful, the painful, the unjust deaths that lead us all to the bottom of our lives—to transform us. There it is, in one sentence. Are we prepared to trust that?” -- Father Richard Rohr

“My steps follow in the tracks of your chariot wheels, always staying in their path, never straying from your way. You will answer me, God; I know you always will. Hear my words like you always do as you listen to my every prayer. Magnify the marvels of your mercy to all who seek you. You are the loving Savior of all who turn aside to hide themselves in you. Protect me from harm; keep an eye on me as you would a child who is reflected in the twinkling of your eye. Yes, hide me within the shelter of your embrace, under your outstretched wings.” -- Psalms 17:5-8 TPT (The PASSION Translation)

“Into The Mystery” NEEDTOBREATHE // Youtube // iTunes // Spotify

Also, I mentioned in the episode if you are struggling and needing a ‘reset’ of Spiritual life or practices—I’d love for you to join me inside the Spiritual Intentions Framework-12 Foundational Principles For Spiritual Growth When All Else Fails. 

I love you guys!

Dani

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Hello my friend!

Ok, this one is one of my favorite subjects we have talked about yet! We dive into the important subject of ‘community’. We were created to be in community with others. HOWEVER, when we have community/friendship wounds, it can be so difficult to get back into a community or deep friendships. But there’s HOPE.

In today’s episode I share a story of something so powerful that I witnessed last night, and how beautiful it can be when community and friendship works well. 

We also dive into 3 steps to take when we are struggling. 

Mentions:

Galatians 6:2 “Carry one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

Psalm 32:3 “when I kept silent my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long."

James 5:16a “therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.”

A Few Good Men, Jack Nicolson said “you can’t handle the truth.”  I disagree. Yes, we can Jack. ;) 

Also, if you haven’t joined already, I’d love for you to join me inside the Spiritual Intentions Framework-12 Foundational Principles For Spiritual Growth When All Else Fails. 

God bless you! 

Much love,

Dani

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Hello my friend!

Can I be real? Of course I can, thank you! I'm a bit wonky emotionally this week because of some medical tests our daughter is going through this week. In today’s episode I share a bit about a medical thing journey we have been on this last 18 months, and I'd love it if you’d pray for our daughter Makenzie. She’s amazing and I am so grateful for her and how far God has brought her in a year. It feels like we are in the 'waiting period' and would love your prayers. And as you know, waiting is never fun...so, I could use your prayers too, I'm an emotional mama. ;) This is also one of those quick encouragement episodes as well. :) I share one of my favorite quotes of all time!

Also, I just have to mention too--we hit 10,000 downloads for the Podcast over the weekend! That's a huge milestone and I just want to thank you for journeying with me through this! SO excited! :)

Quote of the week: 

2 quotes this week! 

“This too shall pass! It may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass!”

“When the worst thing that has ever happened to you happens, you will realize you don’t have any reason to be afraid anymore.” —Robi Damelin. (from the book ‘Indestructible’ by Allison Fallon)

Song of the week: 

“Raise A Hallelujah” Bethel Music  // YouTube // Spotify // iTunes //

“I’m going to sing in the middle of the storm. Louder and louder you’re going to heart my praises rise. Up from the ashes, hope will arise… I raise a Hallelujah with everything inside of me… Sing a little louder, louder than the unbelief.” 

Inspiring Scripture:

Jeremiah 31:3 “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” (a love that will last forever…)

Much love,

Dani

Need a step-by-step Framework for Spiritual growth in any season? Join The Spiritual Intentions Framework- 12 foundational principles to Spiritual Growth when all else fails -> https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework 

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Hi my friend!

In today’s episode we are diving into a tactical tool that helps us heal some of our hurts, resentments and confusion we struggle with at times.

Have you ever said “I don’t know what to do!”— and felt confused about next steps?Welcome to the club! ;) There are some simple practices to implement into our daily lives that can help us hear from God and discern our next steps. 

Or have you ever felt constipated emotionally? Somewhat graphic I know, but there’s no better way to describe it. ;) Maybe you know you feel a LOT of things, but you can’t really describe or understand most of them? Or even more frustrating at times, you feel numb and don’t know what you’re feeling?

There’s HOPE! Not kidding, some of these simple practices are game changers! 

Grab a piece of paper and a pen and let’s dig in!

Also, I’d love for you to join me in my new audio course that I’ve been practicing myself and teaching at retreats and to groups for years— “The Spiritual Intentions Framework—12 Foundational Principles to Spiritual Growth When All Else Fails” —these practices have ushered in so much healing into my life! To learn more —> https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework

Much love,

Dani :)

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-> 💞This is for you if you’re struggling with insecurity, self doubt, or self hatred. There’s HOPE! 

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Hello my friend!

Welcome back to a “Quick Encouragement Sunday episode”! 

Last weekend I went to a Louis Tomlinson concert with my daughter and her friend! It was incredible! If you’re thinking “Who in the world is Louis Tomlinson?”, don’t worry, I was too! 

He’s a former “One Direction” (Harry Styles and others) boy bander, turned solo artist and he’s popular with girls ages 13-33. BUT, I will tell you even though I’m not in his ideal demographic, I had a BLAST at the concert! I’m sure being with my daughter and her friend were the main reason. But also, Louis has a great way of connecting with an audience and the whole room felt connected. It inspired this episode and the quote, song and verse I share. :) 

Quote of the week: 

"In every encounter we either give life or we drain it, there is no equal exchange.”—Brennan Manning 

Song of the week: 

“Don’t let it break your heart” Louis Tomlinson  // YouTube // Spotify // iTunes //

“life gets hard and it gets messed up when you give so much, but it’s not enough. When the high’s too high and the low’s too low. When you love someone and they let you go. Don’t you let it kill you, even when it hurts like hell. oh, Whatever tears you apart don’t let it break your heart…You can’t do it by yourself… Whatever tears you apart don’t let it break your heart.” 

Inspiring Scripture:

John 11:43 “When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to THEM, ‘take off that grave clothes and let him go!’ “

You are not alone. We need each other. I’m here for you and cheering you on. 

Much love,

Dani

Need a step-by-step Framework for Spiritual growth in any season? Join The Spiritual Intentions Framework- 12 foundational principles to Spiritual Growth when all else fails -> https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework 

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Hello my friends!

Ok, by popular demand—my Therapist Jim Beebe is back! If you are struggling with any difficult places in your life, Jim continues to unwrap this concept of acceptance and surrender. Not acceptance in the sense of 'approval' necessarily, but acceptance as a way of surrender and not fighting reality any more. Fighting reality is exhausting and reality only wins 100% of the time, I've been told. ;)

Jim talks about how we are living in the ‘age of anxiety’ and he dives into what he calls “the gap”—the gap between what we think our lives or specific situations ‘should be’ and what they actually are—the gap is where hurt, disappointment, regret, sadness, resentment, bitterness, anxiety and everything else negative lives at times. Closing that gap IS possible and is magical as it happens. I'm seeing it happen in my own life. 

If we have been victimized in any way, our power was taken from us. Jim unpacks and explains how we get our power back, one day at a time. 

He mentions The Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change

The courage to change the things I can

And the wisdom to know the difference. 

Other mentions:

“Small hinges swing big doors.”

Romans 7:15  “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.”

“Acceptance and how we are talking about it, is not approval necessarily. But it’s recognizing that the facts of reality are what they are. And fighting reality does not change reality.” 

More conversations with Jim:

Episodes: 5.

Episode 6.

Link to Jim’s article.

Also, so pumped to invite you to jump into my new course that I’ve been practicing and teaching at retreats and to women’s groups for years— “The Spiritual Intentions Framework—12 Foundational Principles to Spiritual Growth When All Else Fails” —these practices are game changers! To learn more:

https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework

Enjoy the episode!

Also, if you’d like to get in touch with Jim—here’s his info:

[email protected] 

818-787-1242

If you’d like to join his email list community—email him to join. He sends encouraging quotes by inspiring authors out a few times a week as a way of helping us. The quotes are awesome!

Much love,

Dani :)

To learn more about the Spiritual Intentions Framework-12 steps to Spiritual Growth when all else fails:

https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework

To learn more about Dani:

www.danisumner.com

Need prayer or have questions? Contact Us At—> [email protected] 

To get in touch on Social Media: Facebook and Instagram

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Hello my friend!

Holy moly, was I triggered last week! Dealing with judgement from others can be sooo triggering and difficult to navigate. 

But the REAL trick and the more important work to get through-- is working through our own judgements about ourself.

We tend to over think these judgments and rehearse resentments towards ourself, and it’s exhausting! 

But there's so much freedom when we find our way through judgement. Real joy and peace are on the other side of these judgements… it can feel like we are swimming upstream without a paddle at times though, but we all can navigate through it and find some much needed relief! You are not alone!

I also mention when we are feeling judged by God and how to deal with that, and more importantly learning to discern if it's truly His voice or not.

Gary's (my hubby) powerful quote on judgement:

(Me struggling with judgements...)  Gary responded "...People are judging you, people judged you in the past, they are judging you right now and they will judge you tomorrow. LIVE YOUR LIFE! You answer to God and God alone!" --Amen. Realizing and accepting that we don't control other people's beliefs or narratives about us, is so freeing... it takes time, but wow--is it worth the mindset work, and forgiveness work to get there! 

Verses mentioned:

Jeremiah 31:3 "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness."

Isaiah 49:16 “See, I have your name engraved on the palm of my hands; your walls are ever before me.”

Other mentions:

Brennan Manning’s message. 

John Ortberg’s Podcast. 

Also, I’d love for you to join me in my new course —“The Spiritual Intentions Framework—12 Foundational Principles to Spiritual Growth When All Else Fails” —these ancient practices are game changers to finding true peace, joy and freedom! And they can be fun! Spiritual Growth shouldn't be boring! :)  —To learn more:

https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework

Much love,

Dani :)

To learn more about the Spiritual Intentions Framework-12 steps to Spiritual Growth when all else fails:

https://www.danisumner.com/spiritualintentionsframework

To learn more about Dani:

www.danisumner.com

Need prayer or have questions? Contact Us At—> [email protected] 

To get in touch on Social Media: Facebook and Instagram