Building Yourself with Grace |  Grace-Filled Mindset & Faith for Christian Moms

Building Yourself with Grace | Grace-Filled Mindset & Faith for Christian Moms

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Building Yourself with Grace | Grace-Filled Mindset & Faith for Christian Moms episodes

  • 12. A | Affirmations to Help You Begin: Simple Faith-Filled Truths for Your Everyday Mom Life

    If you listened to Episode 12 and thought, “Okay… I get what affirmations are, but how do I actually start?” — this episode is for you, Mama.

    In this gentle, faith-filled affirmation session, we’ll speak simple truths you can use every single day to reset your mind, strengthen your heart, and remind you who you are in Christ. These affirmations are beginner-friendly, grace-filled, and designed to help you practice renewing your mind in a way that feels natural — not pressured.

    Whether you're folding laundry, driving to preschool drop-off, or catching your breath between everything on your plate, let these truths anchor you:

    ✨ You are loved.

    ✨ You are growing.
    ✨ You are guided by a God who never leaves you.

    These affirmations are meant to help you begin building your own — ones that match your season, your story, and your motherhood. Come breathe, reset, and speak life over your day.

     

    💛 Ways to Grow & Connect

    🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

    (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
    ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

    🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

    ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

    💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

    ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

    👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

    ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

    📬 Email me directly

    5 min
  • 12 | The Power of Affirmations: How Christian Moms Can Renew Their Minds with Faith and God's Truth

    Do you ever catch yourself saying things like, “I’m a terrible mom,” “I’ll never change,” or “I’m always exhausted”? I know I have. The thoughts we repeat to ourselves every single day quietly shape our self-image, our motherhood, and even how we experience God.

    In this episode, I’m walking you through affirmations from a Christian perspective — what they are, how they work in the mind, and how they can help us renew our thoughts instead of staying stuck in shame and self-doubt.

    Together we’ll explore:

    • how our thoughts become beliefs that shape our self-image

    • how our self-talk can invite the Spirit or make it harder to feel God

    • the difference between present affirmations, future affirmations, and bridge statements

    • simple steps to reflect, reframe, replace, and repeat

    • affirmation starters that help you speak truth with God at the center

      This isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about choosing truth on purpose, aligning our thoughts with God’s Word, and creating space for the Spirit to bless, strengthen, and encourage us in real-life motherhood.

      So grab your journal, take a deep breath, and let’s start speaking God’s promises over our hearts, our homes, and our everyday mom life. 🩵


      Books and Scriptures Mentioned and Extras!

      • "Psycho-Cybernetics" by Maxwell Maltz
      • Proverbs 18:21
      • Romans 12:2
      • Phillipians 4:8,13
      • Romans 10:17
      • Joshua 1:8
      • 💛 Ways to Grow & Connect

        🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

        (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
        ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

        🌿 Learn More About The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

        ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

        💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

        ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

        👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

        ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

        📬 Email me directly

        23 min
      • 11.A | Affirmations: Trusting God When Heaven Feels Silent

        If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking through a spiritual wilderness — praying, waiting, and wondering where God is — this episode is for you.

        These gentle, faith-filled affirmations are inspired by my conversation with Desiri Wightman from Episode 11, “Trusting God in Your Spiritual Wilderness: Navigating Special Needs Parenting and Marriage When Heaven Feels Silent.”

        Together, we’ll invite peace, perspective, and the Spirit into our hearts; reminding ourselves that even when Heaven feels quiet, God is still near, still guiding, and still writing a story of grace through our lives. 🌿

         

        💛 Ways to Grow & Connect

        🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

        (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
        ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

        🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

        ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

        💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

        (Weekly Faith & Mindset Encouragement)
        ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

        👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

        ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

        📬 Email me directly

        6 min
      • 11 | Trusting God in Your Spiritual Wilderness with Desiri Wightman: Navigating Special Needs Parenting and Marriage When Heaven Feels Silent

        Have you ever prayed for answers and felt… nothing?

        In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Desi Wightman, a Christian mom whose journey through parenting a child with special needs — while walking her own spiritual wilderness — has taught her what it really means to trust God when Heaven feels silent.

        Together we talk about:

        ✨ Finding faith when God seems far away
        ✨ Strengthening your marriage through trials
        ✨ Letting go of control and trusting God’s timing
        ✨ Parenting a special-needs child with grace and compassion
        ✨ Seeing the Savior’s hand even in quiet seasons

        If you’re a mom walking through uncertainty, loneliness, or unanswered prayers — this episode will remind you that you are not forgotten. God sees you, loves you, and is guiding you through every wilderness with purpose and peace. 🌿

         

        Ways to Connect with Desiri Wightman:

        Motherheart Midwifery | https://motherheart2mother.wixsite.com/midwiferyservices

         

        💛 Ways to Grow & Connect

        🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

        (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
        ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

        🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

        ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

        💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

        (Weekly Faith & Mindset Encouragement)
        ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

        👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

        ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

        📬 Email me directly

        51 min
      • 10.A | Affirmations: Inviting God Into My Daily Routine as a Christian Mom

        Between laundry, meals, and endless to-do lists, it can be easy to forget that God is right beside you in every moment. These gentle, Christ-centered affirmations are here to help you slow down, reconnect, and bring Him into the middle of your busy day.

        ✨ This episode is inspired by Episode 10 — “8 Simple Ways to Include God in Your Busy Daily Routine as a Christian Mom.” Together, they’ll remind you that faith doesn’t have to fit into your schedule — it can flow through it.

        Inspired by Colossians 3:23–24, this episode will help you remember that every act of service — every diaper changed, dish washed, and prayer whispered — can become sacred when done with love for the Lord.

        Take a deep breath, Mama. Let these words help you turn your ordinary moments into holy ones. 🌿

        💛 Ways to Grow & Connect

        🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

        (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
        ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

        🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

        ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

        💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

        (Weekly Faith & Mindset Encouragement)
        ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

        👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

        ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

        📬 Email me directly

        5 min
      • 10 | 8 Simple Ways to Include God in Your Busy Daily Routine as a Christian Mom

        Do you ever feel guilty for not spending “enough” time with God — like your schedule is too full for prayer, scripture, or quiet moments? You’re not alone, Mama.

        In this episode, I’ll share 8 simple ways to include God in your busy daily routine — practical, grace-filled habits that bring His peace right into the middle of motherhood.

        You’ll learn how to turn your ordinary moments into sacred ones, find calm in the chaos, and remember that God isn’t asking for perfection… He just wants to walk with you through it all. 🌿

        Scripture Inspiration:

        “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

        Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance:
        for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
        — Colossians 3:23–24

        💛 Ways to Grow & Connect

        🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

        (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
        ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

        🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

        ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

        💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

        (Weekly Faith & Mindset Encouragement)
        ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

        👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

        ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

        📬 Email me directly

        31 min
      • 9.A | Affirmations: Finding Your True Identity When You Feel Lost in Motherhood

        Hey Mama,💛

        Have you ever felt lost in your role as a mom and wondered who you are beyond the daily routines? If so, this episode is for you. These Christ-centered affirmations will help you reconnect with your true identity — not just as a mother, but as a beloved daughter of God.

        Take a few quiet moments to breathe, release the pressure to “do it all,” and let these truths fill your heart with peace and purpose. You’ll walk away feeling renewed, reminded, and rooted in the love of a Savior who calls you His own. 🌿

         

        Check out my favorite video that has continually reminded me what my true idenity: Our True Identity

         

        💛 Ways to Grow & Connect

        🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

        (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
        ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

        🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

        ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

        💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

        (Weekly Faith & Mindset Encouragement)
        ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

        👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

        ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

        📬 Email me directly

        @gmail.com

        5 min
      • 9 | Rediscovering Who You Are Beyond Motherhood — A Christian Mom’s Guide to Identity and Role

        Have you ever felt like motherhood has become your whole name—like you’re “mom” to everyone, but you’re not sure where you went? In this heartfelt episode, we’ll talk about what it truly means to rediscover who you are beyond your role, and how remembering your divine identity as a daughter of God can change everything about how you think, love, and live.

        You’ll learn how understanding the difference between your identity and your role brings peace, confidence, and purpose back into motherhood. Together, we’ll explore what God says about who you are, how to strengthen your sense of worth through faith, and what to do when you start to feel lost in the busyness of life.

        You’ll walk away feeling seen, grounded, and reminded that your worth never changes—not by what you do, but by who you are. 🌿

        📖 References Mentioned in This Episode

        Know Who You Really Are

        By Elder Brik V. Eyre
        🔗 Read Here

        A Divine Nature and Destiny

        By Ángel Abrea
        🔗 Read Here

        The Reflection in the Water

        By Dieter F. Uchtdorf
        🔗 Read Here

         

        💛 Ways to Grow & Connect

        🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

        (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
        ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

        🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

        ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

        💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

        (Weekly Faith & Mindset Encouragement)
        ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

        👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

        ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

        📬 Email me directly

        39 min
      • 8.A | Affirmations: Renewing Your Mind in Christ — Overcoming Negative Thoughts with God’s Truth

        Hey Mama 💛

        If your thoughts have been heavy lately, or if shame has been whispering that you’re not enough—this episode is for you.

        Today we’re slowing down, taking a deep breath, and walking through faith-filled affirmations to help you renew your mind in Christ. Together, we’ll release negative thoughts, replace them with God’s truth, and remind our hearts that His grace is always greater.

        You’ll hear gentle reminders that:

        ✨ You are not your negative thoughts—you’re learning and growing with God’s help.
        ✨ Shame doesn’t define you—His truth restores you.
        ✨ Renewal happens daily, one grace-filled thought at a time.

        Grab a quiet moment, breathe in peace, and let these Christ-centered affirmations refresh your mind and heart today.

        💛Ways to Grow & Connect

        🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

        (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
        ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

        🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

        ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

        💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

        (Weekly Faith & Mindset Encouragement)
        ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

        👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

        ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

        📬 Email me directly

        5 min
      • 8 | Renewing Your Mind in Christ: How to Overcome Negative Thoughts with God’s Truth

        Hey Mama 💛

        Do you ever catch yourself stuck in negative thinking? Maybe shame whispers that you’re not doing enough… or you’re falling short as a mom. I’ve been there too — and today, I want to help you see how God calls us to something greater.

        In this episode, we’ll walk through how to renew your mind in Christ (Romans 12:2), recognize those sneaky lies that try to hold you down, and replace them with the positive truths God speaks over you. You’ll also learn three practical steps to retrain your thoughts through Scripture, gratitude, and affirmation — so you can walk in daily peace and purpose.

        We’ll talk about:

        ✨ The difference between shame and guilt — and how to bring your thoughts back to God.
        ✨ How to identify negative thoughts and reflect on whether they’re true or from Him.
        ✨ Simple ways to reset your mindset through prayer, gratitude, and affirmation.

        If your mind has been heavy lately, I hope this episode helps you see yourself the way God sees you — beloved, growing, and full of potential.

        💛 Ways to Grow & Connect

        🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call

        (A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
        ➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall

        🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program

        ➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS

        💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter

        (Weekly Faith & Mindset Encouragement)
        ➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources

        👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess

        ➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/

        📬 Email me directly

        40 min

      About Building Yourself with Grace | Grace-Filled Mindset & Faith for Christian Moms

      From the publisher's feed

      Are you a Christian mom craving real talk, spiritual growth, and a mindset that can handle the chaos? Welcome to Building Yourself with Grace — the podcast for faith-filled moms who want more than just surface-level advice. Each week, Jenna Azera brings authentic and raw conversations, faith-based mindset tools, and encouragement to help you rise above overwhelm and grow with purpose.