Girl On A Hill

We all want healthy relationships - so why aren't we doing the things we need to do to protect them and keep them strong? Today, we're getting into some of the most common relationship boundaries we break and get honest about why it's hard for us to hold the line. We're digging into people-pleasing, guilt, and how old wounds continue to hurt our current relationships. We wrap up the series with truths we need to hear and a few tips as we work towards balanced life-giving relationships.

Today, we begin a two-part series on boundaries. We know we need healthy boundaries in our relationships, but what about ourselves? We're taking an honest look at internal boundaries, the guidelines we need to protect our energy and well-being. We get real about the internal boundaries we break (and break a lot) and talk about why we struggle to prioritize our needs. We're taking responsibility for our wellness and working to love ourselves enough to set and keep the internal boundaries that keep us safe, energized, and committed to growth.

We wrap up our look at the Armor of God today as we take a close look at the sword of the Spirit. This is the piece of armor that is the most tangible, so why aren't we using it more? We take a look at why we resist reading our Bibles and get honest about why it can be taught. We also get real about why we need to pick it up and how it's so much more than a book. We're sharing tips and truth about this life-changing, life-giving roadmap we've been given.

We continue our study of the Armor of God by taking a look at the helmet of salvation. Salvation is something that can be hard to wrap our minds around, so today, we're digging into what it means - not just in death - but in our right now. We talk about why the concept of salvation can be hard for us and get into why our salvation is likened to a helmet. What is the connection between salvation and our mind? We're talking about doubt, trust, and renewing our minds as we secure our helmets and become confident in our salvation.

We continue our series on the Armor of God by looking at the shield of faith. Our faith is a gift and strong protection during trials, but we fight it. We're getting real about some of the reasons it's hard to have faith and why we need to hold on to it. We have an honest conversation about doubts and fears because we've all got them. But also share ways to strengthen our faith and talk about why our faith is necessary. As always, this episode is full of tips and truth as we investigate this vital piece of our spiritual armor.

We continue our study on the armor of God by talking about the shoes of peace. Why does peace feel so elusive? And if we find ourselves craving it, why do we resist the habits and practices that bring it? We get honest about why we reject the peace available to us and dig into what peace has to do with the gospel. We're talking about trading fear and anxiety for trust and confidence so we can walk with stead feet - fully prepared to meet challenges, spread love, and experience a life filled to the brim with life-giving peace.

We continue our series on the armor of God by looking at the Breastplate of Righteousness. We don't use those words a lot - so do they really matter? Does this concept still apply? What does righteousness even mean? We answer these questions as we wrestle with the concepts of sin and grace and get honest about our tendency to try to prove our goodness. Temptation is real - but so is the absolute freedom that comes from leaning into our new life and the protection the breastplate of righteousness offers.

Today, we kick off our six-week series on the armor of God. This week, we're examining the belt of truth. Why do we resist truth? Why are some truths harder to accept? And why are lies so enticing? We answer these questions as we examine what truth is, how to wear it, and how it protects us. We talk about shame, freedom, and choosing truth over lies that make us more comfortable. We're rejecting dishonesty, embracing what God has said, and walking in security with our belts firmly in place.

We're wrapping up our series on stress by getting real about change. We fight it. Resist it. Rage against it. And it comes anyway. Change is inevitable, and learning to cope with change is vital. Today, we're getting honest about why change is so hard and how we can start to navigate change in a healthy way. This episode is jam-packed with tips as we seek to live out acceptance, trust, and a mindset that says, "I'm capable of walking through this change."

Ask anyone how they're doing and they'll likely tell you they're fine. But, do they mean it? Do you? Why are so many of us settling for an approximation of peace, going through life pretending like we're okay with the chaos and frustration? We get real today about fear, avoidance, and the need to try something different. We're sharing tips, truth, and working towards a life we love, instead of one we're settling for.