Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the demands on your time, yet wonder why you still feel restless or anxious? What if the key to clarity, peace, and even deeper creativity isn’t doing more—but creating space for stillness?

In this episode, Bonnie explores the power of white space—why slowing down is not just a luxury but a necessity for emotional, spiritual, and mental renewal. She shares how a surprising study changed her healing journey, why your brain needs rest for insight, and how Jesus invites you to embrace a life of soul-deep refreshment.

Learn to:
 Make space for quiet moments that spark insight and creativity
 Release the pressure to constantly strive and “do more”
 Understand the science behind why rest leads to breakthroughs
 Use a simple breath prayer to activate calm and connect with God

Tune into this episode to discover how creating space for rest can help you feel lighter, hear God’s voice more clearly, and move forward with renewed energy.

Key Takeaways:
 White space is essential—just like in art and music, rest allows beauty and meaning to emerge.
 Your brain needs breaks to unlock creative solutions and emotional renewal.
 God invites you to rest—it’s not about being lazy, but about making room for His peace and presence.
 Practical soul care matters—a simple breath prayer can calm your nervous system and bring immediate relief.

Take a deep breath, friend. You are not alone. Let’s create space to rest and receive God’s love today.

Breathe Prayer:Inhale: "In repentance and rest you will be saved "
Exhale: "in quietness and trust is your strength

Scripture:

 "In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength."Isaiah 30:15:

Soul Care Tip: Do something in quietness to stop stress response when you feel stuck 

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Sign Up for NEW "Walking In Wellness with Jesus" Study! https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

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Do you ever feel weighed down by negative thoughts or past hurts—especially when love is in the air? Whether it's from past relationships, self-doubt, or the expectations placed on us, Valentine’s week can stir up emotions that keep us from fully embracing God’s love and peace.

In this episode, Bonnie explores how to break free from toxic thinking and replace misbeliefs with God’s truth. You’ll learn how breath prayers and soul care practices can help you feel God’s love, calm anxiety, and renew your mind.

Learn to:
 Let go of negative thought patterns that keep you stuck
 Experience God’s love in a fresh, personal way
 Use simple breath prayers to calm stress and anxiety
 Rewire your brain with new soul-care habits

Tune into this episode to:
 Receive a loving word from God that speaks into your heart
 Discover a practical soul care tip to help you navigate stress this week
 Find encouragement through scripture and science-backed wellness practices

Key Takeaways:
Science + Scripture: God invites us to seek Him with all our hearts, and He promises we’ll find Him (Jeremiah 29:13) 

Science of New Experiences: Science confirms that new experiences—like faith journaling and breath prayers—can rewire our brains for joy and peace 

Science of Spiritual meditation is more powerful than secular meditation for reducing anxiety and boosting emotional well-being "Rewire Your Brain for Joy With Jesus —Do This to Break Free from Stress" #151You are worthy of love, peace, and joy—no matter what past experiences have told you

Let this be the week you embrace God’s love in a new way! Press play and breathe in His peace. 

Breathe Prayer: Inhale: "You will seek me and find me "
Exhale: "when you search for me with all your heart"

Scripture:

"You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart." Jer. 29:13

Soul Care Tip: 3 Action Steps to Beat All-Or-Nothing Thing

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Sign Up  for NEW "Walking In Wellness with Jesus" Study! https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed, even when you're trying your best to stay faithful and push through the stress? You're not alone. In this episode, Bonnie explores how we can overcome feelings of overwhelm by focusing on the small beginnings that God delights in. As we step into February, a month filled with love and new beginnings, Bonnie reminds us that it's never too late to experience God's peace and joy, no matter how small the steps may seem. Learn to let go of the "all-or-nothing" mindset and embrace the small, intentional actions that can rewire your brain and bring lasting peace to your life. Tune into this episode to discover how to reframe your thoughts, use the power of "but" to combat discouragement, and lean into God's grace as you take small steps toward new growth.

Key Takeaways:

- Small steps matter: God rejoices when we take even the smallest steps toward our goals.
- Overcoming all-or-nothing thinking: Learn how reframing your thoughts can help you stay motivated, even when progress feels slow.
- The power of "but": Use this simple word to replace negative thoughts with God’s perspective.
- Science + Scripture: Understand how small, intentional steps not only improve emotional wellness but also align with God's calling in our lives.

Breathe Prayer:

Inhale: "Do not despise these small beginnings "
Exhale: "For the Lord rejoices to see the work begin"

Scripture:

"Do not despise these small beginnings for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin." Zechariah 4:10

Soul Care Tip: 3 Action Steps to Beat All-Or-Nothing Thing

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Sign Up for the NEW "Walking In Wellness with Jesus" Study! https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
Don’t let discouragement stop you—God is with you every step of the way.

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Do you feel stuck as the year kicks off? Struggling to keep those New Year’s resolutions? You’re not alone. In this episode, Bonnie explores how the power of a single word from God can transform your path, bringing confidence, clarity, and purpose into your life. She shares her personal journey and introduces a simple yet powerful method to stay motivated and aligned with God's call on your life in the new year.

Learn how to harness the power of one word—chosen with intention and rooted in scripture—and how it can provide the roadmap for your year ahead. Discover how setting goals with faith instead of willpower can open the door to lasting transformation and wellness.

Tune into this episode to hear Bonnie’s personal word for the year, learn how to make your goals stick, and find encouragement to walk boldly in the direction God is calling you. Plus, she offers a sneak peek into her upcoming course, Walking in Wellness with Jesus, designed to help you step into the new year with peace and purpose.

Key Takeaways:
- How to avoid the trap of guilt-driven goals and find motivation through faith.
- A breath prayer to align your heart with God’s direction for your wellness journey.
- How God’s word leads us with boldness, confidence, and freedom.
- The power of choosing one guiding word for the year.

Breath Prayer: (breathe in) Your word is a lamp for my feet (breathe out) a light on my path
Scripture: "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path" Ps. 119: 105
Tune in now to discover how to step into this year with boldness, peace, and purpose!

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In this special episode from Everyday Prayers, host Brook McGlothlin sits down with Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse. In this inspiring conversation, they discuss how to shift the focus of Christmas from receiving to giving. Brooke shares how her family uses the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog to help those in need, along with practical tips for making your holiday season more meaningful.

Brook and Kristy also invites you to join the Million Praying Moms Christmas Challenge, where you can feed 100 babies this December. For just $9, you can provide a meal for one baby and make a lasting difference this Christmas. Learn how you and your family can get involved, spreading love and generosity this holiday season.

Links & Resources:

• Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog – Make a Difference This Christmas
• Million Praying Moms Christmas Challenge – Feed 100 Babies This December
• FREE RESOURCE: Learn to Love Your Children Like God Does – A FREE 5-Day Devotion for Moms.
• Find more episodes of Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms

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Do you ever find yourself spiraling into worst-case-scenario thinking? When life throws us curveballs, it’s easy to let our worries get the best of us. But what if you could stop the spiral and find peace in the midst of your stress?

In this episode, Bonnie explores how catastrophic thinking can affect our emotional well-being and shares practical soul-care strategies to break the cycle. Learn to use imaginative prayer, journaling, and simple meditation techniques to calm your anxious mind and embrace God's peace.

Tune into this episode to discover how to silence the noise of worst-case scenarios, and let God's loving presence bring you comfort and clarity. You'll walk away with tools to help you face the challenges in your life with confidence, knowing that God is always by your side.

Ready to stop overthinking and start experiencing peace? Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

- How worst-case scenario thinking can trigger stress and anxiety
- The power of imaginative prayer to invite God's presence into your worries
- Three practical ways to reduce stress: journaling, meditation, and exercise
- Why beauty in God's creation plays a vital role in our emotional wellness

Breathe Prayer:

Inhale: "God is our refuge and strength"
Exhale: "A present help in times of trouble"

Scripture:
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1

Soul Care Tip: Practice Imaginative Prayer, journaling, meditation and exercise

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Register for Advent Wellness Study: Unwrapping Your Story with Jesus: https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by holiday stress, craving a moment of peace amidst the chaos?

In this episode, Bonnie explores how to find calm and restore peace to your soul during the busiest season of the year. With over half of people desiring more alone time for mental health during the holidays, Bonnie shares practical ways to reclaim that much-needed quiet space, even if life is full of obligations and expectations.

Learn to embrace soul care practices, take time for yourself, and tap into the power of rest with Jesus' invitation to “come away and rest a while.” Bonnie also shares how creative activities and meaningful solo moments can help you reset and find peace during this season of joy.

Tune into this episode to discover simple, soul-restoring techniques, like journaling, creative breaks, and prayer, that will leave you feeling refreshed and centered in God's peace.

Key Takeaways:

• How to carve out alone time to recharge during the holiday season
• The benefits of engaging in creative activities to reduce stress
• Why rest is a spiritual practice and how to incorporate it into your busy schedule
• Practical ideas for quieting your mind and body with God's peace

Breathe Prayer:

Inhale: "Come away with me by yourselves"
Exhale: "To a quiet place and rest a while"

Scripture:
Mark 6:31 – “Come away with me by yourselves to a quiet place and rest a while.”

Soul Care Tip: Take alone time breaks to quiet the mind, why doing something creative reduces stress.

Take a moment for yourself and let God's peace fill your heart as you listen.

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Register for Advent Wellness Study: Unwrapping Your Story with Jesus: https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

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Do you feel the pressure of the holiday season weighing on your heart? Are you longing for a deeper sense of peace this Christmas, but not sure how to make it happen?

In this episode, Bonnie explores the secret to experiencing a meaningful and peaceful Christmas amidst the hustle and bustle. She shares how to make room for Jesus in your story, and how this simple shift can bring healing, peace, and joy into your life this season.

Learn to embrace quietness and stress relief through a beautiful practice of reflection and meditation, using the science-backed benefits of slowing down and creating space for God's whispers. Bonnie also shares a personal story about a powerful moment of inspiration that changed how she experiences Christmas, and how you can invite God's peace into your heart.

Tune into this episode to learn how to:
- Find stress relief through quietness and soul care,
- Create space for God’s presence in your holiday season
- Experience a more peaceful and meaningful Christmas by connecting with Jesus

Key Takeaways:

- The scientific impact of quietness on reducing stress and anxiety
- A personal story of how one simple shift made Christmas more meaningful
- Two soul care tips to incorporate peace and rest during the holiday rush
- The spiritual practice of making space for God to enter into your story this season

Breath Prayer:  (inhale) Yes, my soul, find rest in God (exhale) my hope comes from him

Scriptures:  Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” Psalm 62:5

Soul Care Tips: 2 tips to lower stress & create space for God during holidays

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Register for Advent Wellness Study: Unwrapping Your Story with Jesus: https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

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Do you ever feel like the pressure of the holidays only makes your heart ache more? Thanksgiving can bring out feelings of stress, grief, and loneliness, especially when life isn’t going the way we expected. But what if you could still feel thankful even in the toughest moments?

In this episode, Bonnie explores how to cultivate gratitude when your heart is hurting and provides 3 powerful mindset shifts to help you find peace amidst life’s hardest moments. Take a moment to breathe in encouraging truth and practice a soul-care tip to help you connect with God’s peace this Thanksgiving. Whether you’re celebrating joy or navigating challenges, Bonnie guides you toward healing through gratitude.

Tune into this episode to learn how to express your emotions honestly, embrace the power of storytelling, and how to use a simple prayer practice on God’s faithfulness to experience true thanksgiving.

Key Takeaways:
- Use 3 mindset shifts to boost your emotional health and spiritual wellness
- Science of Expressing True Emotions: Helps release stress and nurtures gratitude.
- Science of Storytelling: Lifts your spirits and strengthens your emotional bonds.
- Soul Care of Psalm 105: Reflecting on God’s faithfulness through Scripture like Psalm 105 helps you cultivate lasting peace and thanksgiving.

Breath Prayer:  (inhale) The nearness of God is my good (exhale) The Lord is my refuge

Scriptures:  But as for me, the nearness of my God is my good. I have made the Lord God my refuge. Ps. 32:7
Soul Care Tips: 3 tips to heal your hurting heart during Thanksgiving
LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Register now "Journaling with Jesus" Soul Care Course: https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

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Do you struggle to say no to others, even when it leaves you feeling burnt out? In this episode, Bonnie explores the challenge of people-pleasing and how saying "no" can actually restore your wellness. Learn to recognize the signs of people-pleasing, practice setting healthy boundaries, and find peace in knowing that it’s okay to prioritize your own needs.

Tune into this episode to discover how to:
- Overcome the fear of disappointing others
- Set boundaries without guilt
- Embrace your true self and protect your emotional well-being
- Practice a calming breath prayer with Jesus to ground yourself in His affirmation

Key Takeaways:
- People-pleasing can negatively affect your mental, emotional, and physical health.
- Saying "no" can be a healthy practice that helps you reclaim your peace and focus on your well-being.
- With the help of a simple breath prayer, you can align your actions with God's love and find strength in His friendship.
- Setting boundaries is a vital part of self-care and allows you to give from a place of rest, not exhaustion.

Breath Prayer:  (inhale) No longer do I call you servant (exhale) I call you friend.

Scriptures:  "No longer do I call you servants, but I have called you friends. For everything that I have heard from my Father, I have made known to you." John 15:15

Soul Care Tips: 2 tips to set boundaries and say no.

Join Bonnie as she shares her personal struggles and encourages you to take small, courageous steps toward saying no and protecting your peace. You’re not alone in this journey!

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Register now for  Bonnie's Advent Wellness Course: "Unwrapping Jesus in Your Story" https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

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