From the Old to the New Testament, we are given thousands of illustrations of prayer, but we also see action to go along with those prayers. Prayer is not only a means of asking for help or expressing gratitude, but it’s an opportunity and a first step to work alongside the Father in creating change. Think about how much differently the Bible would look like if Nehemiah, Ester, the apostles, and Jesus prayed but never acted upon those prayers. Prayer grounds us, positions us to listen, and strengthens us for the work laid before us. Tune in as I give you my personal example of how I had to be an active participant in the things I was praying for. We’ve got to pray, but then move our feet!

Some people are successful on their weight loss journey. Others aren’t. What makes the difference? What is the key to sustainable weight loss and good health? You may think of determination, will power, or motivation as the key, but I’m going to challenge that thought. Tune in to hear about what you may be missing if you haven’t been able to successfully stay on the right path towards weight loss and improved health.

It’s natural to want to give up on what we’ve set our minds to accomplish. Discouragement comes in at our weakest moments and we are tempted to throw in the towel. However, just because it’s not easy, doesn’t mean it’s not God’s will for you! I want to encourage you today and help you to see why giving up is not an option. Giving up holds us back from our full potential. Today, I’m giving you examples from the Bible and from my own life when giving up would have been a much easier route but would have resulted in far worse consequences. Tune in today and be encouraged. No more giving up!

Do you think because something is good, more must be better? Is more calorie restriction better? More exercise better? More muscle soreness better? We know that balance is better than extremes but sometimes we throw that out the window when it comes to diet and exercise. We want to lose weight as quickly as possible, get muscle tone as quickly as possible, and go to the extreme to get it. Let me tell you why less is sometimes more in the world of weight loss and how you can find the minimal effective dose to get results.

How do we place our identity in Christ? It seems simple enough to say, but how do we live that out and what does it look like? I’ve struggled many years with my identity because of the things that consistently pull my attention (relationships, job stress, business, money, body image). But I move closer each day to knowing what identifying with Christ truly means. Tune in as I give you the big picture of the Bible and how we can say with confidence that we fully identify with Christ and our identity is IN HIM!

What is gut health and why is it important? The human gut is complex and affects the immune system, heart health, brain functioning, vital sleep, and proper digestion. Gut health plays a role in absorbing nutrients that you digest, warding off infections and diseases, and maintaining overall well-being. So, how do we know if we have a healthy microbiome? What are the signs and symptoms to look for? What do we do if we are having digestion concerns, abnormal fatigue, or irregular movements? Today, Dr. Kevin Lewis-a natural health practitioner and chiropractor, joins me to answer all of these vital questions regarding your gut, giving practical advice on how to prevent, treat, and fight against poor gut health.

I’m bearing my soul to you today and sharing one of the biggest spiritual battles I face consistently. I’m telling you my struggle because I feel that it resonates with many Christian women in our society today. Every day we are pressed to wear many hats. Every day you may take on the role of mom, wife, caretaker, maid, businesswoman, teacher, cook, and too many more to name. Then we are expected to have ourselves together tending to our emotional, spiritual, and physical health. It’s a lot! But sometimes, we just need to sit at the feet of Jesus like Mary versus overwhelming ourselves with duties like Martha. Tune in as I relay my struggle to you, how I identified the source of it, and what I’m doing now to combat it!

It’s not a secret that following a diet and exercise routine is HARD! Weight loss is hard. Building muscle is hard. We go through the cycles of yo-yo dieting, we find our motivation to exercise for a little while, but eventually we can’t follow through and we go back to the same old habits that are so tough to break. Why are we so apt to fall off track with nutrition and workouts? Today I’m going to tell you why many people can’t follow through with healthier habits and how to fix it. Tune in and learn about the strategy I use with my clients to help them get to their goal and what stages people go through in their journey to healthier habits.

Eyes on your own paper!

Are your eyes laser focused on what other people are doing? How’s that working out for you?

If you want to break free from the comparison trap, you’ve got to be intentional in connecting with your purpose, seeking God’s will for you, and being grateful for what you have in this moment of your life. Comparison will leave you feeling like you lack something, empty, jealous, and resentful. Not great qualities, right? If you want to succeed in important areas of life (relationships, career, finances, spirituality), it’s time to focus on what God has given you right now to live life fully. Tune in as I encourage you to rejoice in your uniqueness and be thankful for who God made you to be!

This episode may save a life one day. It may be yours, your daughter’s, or your friend’s. The chances of something bad happening to you are never zero!

Today I interview Cody, a martial arts instructor , who gives us insight into self-defense, the mind of an attacker, and how women can avoid and get out of life-or-death situations. Tune in as he answers some questions like how do women avoid putting themselves and their loved ones in harm’s way? How do we recognize potentially dangerous situations and how can we increase our awareness? What do we do if we are attacked?