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Today’s episode is a special Thankful Thursday reminder of how precious life truly is. September 11th shaped my perspective on gratitude, family, and friendships in a way I’ll never forget. It’s a call to pause, to appreciate the gift of each day, and to live with a heart of thankfulness.

Together we’ll reflect on Jeremiah 1:7–8, anchoring in the truth that God has chosen and equipped us, and that we don’t have to live in fear—because He is with us. We’ll also continue into Day 4 of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You by Sharon Hodde Miller, where we’re reminded to shift our gaze from ourselves to the One who truly sustains us.

If you’ve been wrestling with fear, insecurity, or the weight of the world, this episode will lift your heart back to the joy and freedom we have in Jesus.

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DEVOTIONAL: “Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You.” By Sharon Hodde Miller https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/8830-free-me-why-life-better-when-its-not-all-about-you

Bible Project Book of Jeremiah: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=8oH6IRJVDR6T86xo

“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6

BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a steadying reminder to fix our eyes on Jesus in a world full of waves. We finish our study of Jeremiah 1:4–8, remembering that before Jeremiah ever felt ready, God knew him, set him apart, and appointed him—and then commanded, “Do not be afraid… for I am with you and will rescue you.” When fear, anxiety, or the headlines pull us under, we return to the unchanging Word and the presence of Christ who never leaves us (see also Rom. 12:15). 

We then move into Day 5 of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You alongside 2 Corinthians 3:18, exploring the dangers of image management—especially in family life. Instead of treating loved ones as mirrors for our fears or aspirations, we release them to be who God created them to be and step into a mission bigger than appearances: loving God and others. If you’ve been craving a grace-filled reset and a steadier rhythm with the Lord, this conversation will help you lift your gaze from self to Jesus and walk in the freedom of being transformed into His image.

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DEVOTIONAL: “Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not All About You.” By Sharon Hodde Miller https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/8830-free-me-why-life-better-when-its-not-all-about-you

Bible Project Book of Jeremiah: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=8oH6IRJVDR6T86xo

“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6

BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001

Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/

BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd

Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com

My Favorites:

BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkR

DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe

🎧 Listen to My Testimony

🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large

Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a heartfelt reminder that even in the stillness, God is still at work. We open up about the waves of grief that rise without warning and how God meets us right there in the middle of them — steadying our hearts with His presence and peace. Through John 12:23–26, we’re reminded that following Jesus fully means surrendering the things of this world and trusting that His timing, His plan, and His purpose are always perfect.

We also continue our devotional Crushing: When God Turns Pressure into Power by T.D. Jakes with Day 4, “A Vat Full of Wait.” It’s a powerful picture of what happens after the crushing — that sacred “fermentation stage” where God refines our character, motives, and hearts before revealing what He’s been preparing all along. If you’ve been feeling like you’re in a season of waiting or transition, this episode will remind you that God hasn’t forgotten you — He’s preparing you. Nothing is wasted when surrendered to His will.

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DEVOTIONAL: “Crushing: When God Turns Pressure Into Power” by Pastor TD Jakes https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14679-crushing-god-turns-pressure-into-power

Bible Project Book of John: https://youtu.be/RUfh_wOsauk?si=GSHCjTTgkegC2mGc

🎧 Referenced Song: “God Will Work It Out”: https://youtu.be/URuIldVKk9U?si=skdmvUj0WF0GyWNh

“Does Prayer Influence God?” Dr. Charles Stanley: https://youtu.be/MsSuhpXxttY?si=9hYR-UbZnWZBC3j6

BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001

Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/

BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd

Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com

My Favorites:

BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkR

DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe

🎧 Listen to My Testimony

🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a reminder that even in the middle seasons of life—the hardest parts where we’re tested, stretched, and tempted to give up—God is with us and strengthening us. We begin our study of 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, where Paul reminds us not to lose heart because our inward renewal far outweighs our outward struggles. This truth anchors us as we dive into Christine Caine’s devotional You’re Not Finished Yet with a focus on endurance for “the middle.”

Together, we’ll reflect on how the stories of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the reminder in Hebrews 10 about patient endurance, and Isaiah 40’s promise of renewed strength all point us to this truth: the middle may be the most challenging part of the journey, but it’s also where God builds in us the strength to finish well. If you’ve been feeling weary, worn, or ready to quit, this episode will encourage you to keep running your race with faith, endurance, and confidence that you don’t walk the middle alone.

 🙏 Want to take the next step in your walk with God?

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As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!

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Diana Marie

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DEVOTIONAL: “You’re Not Finished Yet” by Christine Caine https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/40720-youre-not-finished-yet

The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-recap/id1440833267

Bible Project Book of Psalms: https://youtu.be/j9phNEaPrv8?si=A-QsmhtLsLBYl9c2

BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001

Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/

BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!: https://www.betterhelp.com/rpc/c0bab3ae1e8ae495-5-01?utm_term=ref_v2_dd

Circle Time for The Soul Website: https://circletimeforthesoul.com

My Favorites:

BIBLE: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkR

DEVOTIONAL: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe

🎧 Listen to My Testimony

🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is an invitation to reflect on the power of a willing yes and the heart posture that allows us to truly partner with God. We continue our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:38, sitting with Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel: “I am the Lord’s servant… may your word to me be fulfilled.” As we approach the close of the year and look ahead to what’s next, this verse invites us to examine not our understanding, but our obedience. Through a devotional reading from Every Day in His Presence by Pastor Charles Stanley, we’re reminded that God’s plans are not centered on our comfort—but on His kingdom—and that simple, trusting obedience opens the door for Him to move in astounding ways.

If you’ve ever felt hesitant to say yes because you didn’t have all the details, or found yourself wrestling with questions, control, or the desire to stay comfortable, this episode will gently encourage your heart. Together, we reflect on how faith grows when we trust God with the next step—even when the path isn’t clear—and how choosing a faithful, willing heart can lead to deeper growth, healing, and purpose. As we prepare for a new season, this conversation will help you discern where God may be inviting you to say yes again and walk forward with courage, trust, and surrendered faith. 

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Today’s episode is a gentle invitation to slow down and remember the true light of Christmas—Jesus, the Light of the world. As we wrap up our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:26–38, we reflect on Mary’s obedient response to God’s call and what it means to say, “Let it be according to Your word,” even when the path ahead feels uncertain or costly. 

We also conclude our devotional series Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren with Day 7, Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life, rooted in 1 John 2:8. This conversation reminds us that God’s light isn’t seasonal or temporary—it heals, guides, comforts, and brings clarity to the darkest places of our lives. 

If you’ve been feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or quietly struggling this Christmas, this episode will encourage you to pause, flip the switch, and invite the light of Christ to shine into every part of your heart—today and always.

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a reminder that God’s promises have never failed—and they never will. We continue our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:26–38, tracing how the birth of Jesus fulfills hundreds of years of Old Testament prophecy. From Isaiah to Micah, from God’s covenant with David to Mary’s humble obedience, we see a faithful God who keeps His word, even when the waiting is long and the process doesn’t make sense. This passage invites us to trust God’s timing, bring our honest questions to Him like Mary did, and resist believing the labels or limitations others place on us. 

We then reflect on Day 6 of Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Rick Warren, focusing on how Christmas reveals God’s extravagant, poured-out love. Through Psalm 42:8 and Matthew 5:45, we’re reminded that God is not stingy with His love—He showers it freely, paying attention to every detail of our lives. God sees every tear, knows every step you take, and proved His love through action by sending Jesus to carry what we could not. If you’ve felt forgotten, alone, or like God’s love has been delayed, this episode gently brings that truth back to the front of your mind: you are seen, fully known, and deeply loved.

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is an invitation to stop reaching for temporary solutions and begin turning to Jesus as the true Light your heart has been craving. 

We continue our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:26–38, reflecting on the moment the angel Gabriel reminds Mary, “The Lord is with you”—a truth meant to anchor us in seasons of uncertainty, fear, and favor we don’t fully understand.

As we move into Day 6 of Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren, we wrestle honestly with the ways we try to fix our lives on our own—grabbing for “flashlights” like relationships, career changes, money, location, or control—only to realize they can’t light the darkness we’re facing. 

This episode gently challenges us to shift our focus, stop running from the problem, and start with Jesus first, trusting Him to guide our next step even when the full path isn’t clear. If you’ve been trying to figure things out in your own strength or feel stuck in a dark season, this conversation will encourage you to surrender, invite God’s living light in, and remember that you never walk alone.

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a gentle reminder that when pain sets in, the lie that you are alone often follows—but God’s Word tells a very different story. 

We begin with introducing our Christmas scripture study in Luke 1:26–38, encouraging listeners to begin with their own study as we begin (along with the link from Bible Project of an overview from the Book of Luke). 

From there, we have our devotional discussion in Day 4 of Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren, asking the honest question so many of us face: Where is God when you’re in pain? Through Psalm 34:18, Hebrews 4:15, and Romans 8:26, we’re reminded that God is not distant or detached—He is near to the brokenhearted, empathetic in our suffering, and compassionate enough to meet us right where we are. 

This episode speaks directly to those moments when you don’t even know what to pray, offering hope in the promise that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with wordless groans and that Jesus fully understands our pain because He has walked it Himself. If you’re carrying grief, exhaustion, heartbreak, or uncertainty this season, this conversation will wrap your heart in truth and remind you that you are never closer to God than when you feel broken—He is with you, He cares, and He is carrying you through. 

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Book: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

Bible Study: The Bible Recap

Devotional: Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley

🎧 Listen to My Testimony

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🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is an invitation to step into this holiday season wrapped in grace, clarity, and the steady reminder that God is near. 

We finish our week-long study of Jeremiah 29:10–14 with a full recap, reflecting on exile, promise, prayer, and what it means to trust God’s goodness even when we’re standing in the middle of the unknown. 

We also walk through Day 3 of Rick Warren’s Christmas in a Season of Struggle, leaning into Jesus’ words in John 12:46 as He declares Himself the Light who rescues us from confusion, fear, and the dark places of our hearts. 

If you’ve been navigating overwhelming emotions, difficult people, or the pressure that the holidays can stir up, this episode will meet you with comfort and truth. This one is for the woman who needs clarity, hope, and a gentle nudge back into the light of God’s presence. 

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🎧 Listen to My Testimony

🎧 SOAP Episode

🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large

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