💡 Description: Feeling the holiday hustle creeping in? Discover how to transform seasonal stress into a signal for clarity and peace. Join Rev. Juliet as she guides you from the chaos of overwhelm to the serenity of spiritual anchoring and emotional clarity.

Today’s episode invites you to rethink overwhelm—not as a sign that you’re failing, but as a signal that something in your life needs clarity, protection, or simplification. Rev. Juliet unpacks why even strong, capable Christian leaders find themselves weighed down, and how God meets us right in the middle of that heaviness. She speaks of her own December wake-up call. Trying to do “all the things,” she realized Christ was inviting her to experience the joy and sacredness of the holidays in a healthier way.

This episode shares some of what she’s learned since that important night. Through a high-performance lens and a faith-centered heart, you’ll learn how overwhelm becomes an opportunity for spiritual anchoring, emotional regulation, and deeper clarity about what matters most. This episode offers a gentle but empowering pathway back to presence, peace, and purpose.

🙌 What You’ll Learn

• Why overwhelm is a signal not a measure of your worth

• The four root causes of overwhelm through Brendon Burchard’s high-performance framework:

• How Jesus speaks peace into the very places where your heart feels stretched thin

• How to recognize the early signals of overwhelm before burnout hits

• Practical, faith-based shifts to help you return to groundedness and clarity

🕊️ Key Scriptures
John 14:27 — “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” A reminder that the peace Jesus offers is not circumstantial — it’s sustaining, steady, and available in the very moments we feel overextended.

Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” A compassionate invitation to lay down the heaviness you were never meant to carry alone.

💬 Key Takeaways

• Overwhelm signals misalignment, not inadequacy.

• Jesus offers peace that stabilizes us when life feels too heavy.

• High performers don’t push through overwhelm — they listen to it.

• Protecting your mental, emotional, and spiritual boundaries is an act of faithful stewardship.

• Returning to presence often begins with one simple step: coming back to God.

✨ Coaching Moment  When you feel overwhelmed, don’t beat yourself up or decide to give up. Instead, recognize it as a gift designed to draw your attention to the need to make some changes.

🧭 Action Steps:

Step 1 — The Five-Minute Brain Dump

Step 2 — Identify Your Top Three

Step 3 — Cancel, Delegate, or Delay

Step 4 — Build Micro-Margins into Your Day

Step 5 — Return to Presence on Purpose

💬 Key Quotes

• “Overwhelm isn’t a verdict — it’s a message.”

• “Jesus offers a peace the world can’t give… and can’t take away.”

• “Your spirit knows when something needs clarity. Listen to that nudge.”

• “You don’t have to hustle your way to peace.”

🔗 Resources

• Learn about coaching with Rev. Juliet in the Purpose and Peace Pathway

• Subscribe now so you don’t miss the Joy Reset Series beginning the first Tuesday of December. (Dec. 2, 2025)

• Download your free guide: Stop the Overwhelm: From Chaos to Clarity in 15 Minutes a Day https://bit.ly/RevJStopOverwhelm

• Check out the new songs on the Faith Over Fear: Courage on Repeat playlist on Spotify! https://bit.ly/Courage-On-Repeat 

• Share this message with someone who needs a reminder that trust comes before understanding.

🙌 Connect with Rev. Juliet: DM me on Instagram @Rev_Juliet_Spencer and let me know how this episode spoke to you—or how I can pray for you this week!

• Visit www. revjulietspencer.com/home to explore coaching opportunities and free resources

💡 Description: In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of being present and how it can change the way you experience your life, relationships, and faith. Rev. Juliet shares a personal story of realizing the moments she was missing in the business of life and how a simple prayer led her to a profound understanding of joy in God's presence.

💡 What You’ll Learn: 

📖 Scriptural Insight: Explore Psalm 16:11 and how it reveals the fullness of joy found in God's presence. Hear what the Apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 4:4–9 about rejoicing and finding joy in all things.

💬 Key Quote

"Intentional presence isn’t just about mindfulness—it’s about faithfulness. It’s choosing to honor the moment God has given you, instead of rushing toward the next one."

Practical Steps:

Rev. Juliet offers three faith-based strategies to cultivate intentional presence in your daily life and leadership.

🙏 Prayer: Rev. Juliet closes with a prayer inviting listeners to release distraction and embrace the stillness that awakens joy.

Reflection Questions:

🔗 Resources & Next Steps

DM me on Instagram @Rev_Juliet_Spencer and let me know how this episode spoke to you—or how I can pray for you this week!

Visit www.revjulietspencer.com/home to explore coaching opportunities and free resources

💡 Episode Summary What if you didn’t need to have everything figured out before taking action?

In this episode of Goals & Grace, Rev. Juliet Spencer reminds us that God rarely gives us the full map—but always provides enough light for the next step. Through Proverbs 3:5–6 and Abraham’s story in Hebrews 11:8, Juliet shares a powerful truth: clarity doesn’t come before movement, it comes through movement. Whether you’re standing at a crossroads in your career, your relationships, or your spiritual life, this conversation will help you release the need for control, embrace surrender, and walk forward in trust.

💡 What You’ll Learn

📖 Scriptures Mentioned

🎵 Song Highlight “Trust in You” by Lauren Daigle — a moving reminder that faith is choosing to trust God even when the answers don’t come. “When You don’t move the mountains I’m needing You to move… I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You.”

💬 Key Quote “God doesn’t hand out maps—God hands out light. And that light is enough for the step you’re on.”

✨ Takeaway You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just take the next right step—and trust that God will meet you there.

🔗 Resources & Next Steps

You’ve been following God’s lead, taking bold steps, and pursuing growth—but what happens when the road gets hard? In this episode of Goals & Grace, Juliet dives into how to stay faithful and strong when the journey feels heavy. Through story, Scripture, and strategy, you’ll learn how to reframe your struggles, trust God’s plan, and see the hard seasons as a setup for growth—not a setback.

🕊️ Key Scriptures “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

💬 Key Takeaways

✨ Coaching Moment

When the road gets hard, ask yourself: “Is this a stop sign, or a stretch mark?” Hard doesn’t mean halt—it’s often a holy invitation to grow deeper roots.

🧭 This Week’s Practice

💬 Key Quote “The road may be hard, but you’re not walking it alone. God’s grace isn’t just sufficient—it’s the strength that’s building you into the leader you’re meant to be.”

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

🙌 Connect with Juliet

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs a reminder that they’re not walking alone. And hey, I’d love to hear from you! DM me on Instagram @Rev_Juliet_Spencer and let me know how this episode spoke to you—or how I can pray for you this week!

You can also:

🎶 Faith Over Fear Playlist
This week, I’ve added 'It Is Well (LIVE)' by Bethel Music to the playlist. It’s a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness in every season. Check out the full playlist on Spotify for songs that will encourage and uplift you throughout the week.  Listen here!

Hey friend, have you ever felt like serving others has left you drained, depleted, or even resentful? I’ve been there too. I’ll never forget sitting on the edge of my bed after another 14-hour day, completely empty. I had nothing left to give—not to my family, not to my ministry, not even to myself. That night, I realized something had to change. In this episode, we’ll explore how to shift from people-pleasing to purpose-serving, and from burnout to balance, so you can rediscover the joy of leading with love—without losing yourself in the process.

If you’ve ever felt like serving others has left you running on empty, this episode is for you. Together, we’ll explore how to shift from people-pleasing to purpose-serving, and from burnout to balance.

💭 Favorite Quote “Serving others doesn’t mean neglecting yourself. It means leading with love, living with balance, and building boundaries that empower you to thrive.”

📖 Key Scripture John 13:1-5

✨ Key Takeaways

🪞 Reflection Questions
-Where in my life am I serving from fullness—and where am I running on empty?
-What specific boundaries or rhythms could I create this week to protect my peace and joy? -Who in my circle could I invite to share the load and grow alongside me?

💡 Listener Action Step

🎶 Need a boost? Check out my Spotify playlist, *Faith Over Fear: Courage on Repeat*, for songs that inspire courage and clarity as you lead with love.

💡 Feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide, Stop the Overwhelm: From Chaos to Clarity in Just 15 Minutes a Day, and start creating space for what truly matters. https://bit.ly/RevJStopOverwhelm

🌐 Visit me at revjulietspencer.com/home for devotionals, leadership tools, and updates that will inspire your journey.

📸 Follow me on Instagram @rev_juliet_spencer for daily encouragement, behind-the-scenes inspiration, and real talk about leading with love.

Next week, we’ll dive into Strength in the Struggle—so stay tuned for more insights to help you lead with love and grace!

Perfectionism tells you that if you just get it right, you’ll finally feel worthy—but that’s not faith. That’s fear in disguise. In this episode, we’ll dive into the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38–42) to uncover how to trade perfection for presence. You’ll learn how to let go of control, shift from striving to surrender, and find peace in God’s grace. If you’re tired of hustling for approval, this is your invitation to stop striving and start trusting that being with God is more than enough.

📖 Key Scripture Luke 10:38–42 — “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

John 10:27 — “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

✨ Key Takeaways
-Perfectionism is Fear in Disguise. Stop hustling for worth—God’s love is already complete.
-Choose Presence Over Performance. Your value isn’t in doing more, it’s in being still and listening to Jesus.
-Shift from Results to Obedience. God doesn’t measure success by outcomes but by your willingness to trust God.
-Surrender Daily. Hand your responsibilities to God each morning with the “daily hand-off.” 

-Celebrate Connection, Not Perfection. At the end of the day, look for moments of grace instead of focusing on what went wrong.

🪞 Reflection Questions

💡 Listener Action Step 

This week, I challenge you to take one small step toward presence:

☑️ Spend 5 quiet minutes with God in prayer—no agenda, just listening.

☑️ Let go of one thing you’ve been gripping too tightly and say, ‘God, I trust You with this.’

☑️ Celebrate one moment of connection today, even if the rest of the day felt messy.

And I want to hear about it! Share your story by tagging @Rev_Juliet_Spencer on Instagram or Rev Juliet Spencer on Facebook, or send me a message through my website. Let’s celebrate your progress together!

🎵 Resources Mentioned

Faith Over Fear: Courage on Repeat playlist on Spotify — Need a reminder to let go of perfectionism? These two new songs will help you refocus on God’s grace and courage.

Prayer Journaling Tip — Struggling to hear God’s voice? Try writing your prayers to Jesus, then pause and listen before closing your journal. You might be surprised by what He places on your heart.

💭 Favorite Quote “God isn’t asking you to be perfect. God’s asking you to be present—to trust, to show up with your whole heart, even when it feels messy.”

Want to inspire someone else today? Share this quote on social media and tag @Rev_Juliet_Spencer. Let’s spread the message that presence is greater than perfection!

💡 Connect with Juliet

Looking for more inspiration, tools, or ways to connect? Find everything in one place: https://linktr.ee/revjuliet4  

Have you ever felt God nudging you toward something bigger—but fear whispered, “You’re not ready”? In this episode of Goals and Grace, we dive into what it really means to step out in faith when the waves of doubt are crashing around you. Building on Episode 5’s focus on confidence through action, this week we take it a step further—into courage. Because confidence gets you moving, but courage is what carries you when the calling feels bigger than your strength.

Through the powerful story of Peter walking on water (Matthew 14:22–33), personal reflections, and practical coaching steps, we’ll unpack how courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about trusting God enough to act anyway.

You’ll leave this episode with a clear framework to:
Name the fears holding you back,

Have you ever felt like you’re standing on the edge of something big—an opportunity, a dream, a calling—but your feet feel glued to the ground? You’re waiting for confidence to show up, but instead, doubt keeps whispering, ‘You’re not ready.’

My friend, I’ve been there. I know that feeling of hesitation, of wondering if you’re enough. But here’s the truth: confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you *build*. And today, we’re going to shatter that myth and show you how to lead with grace, even when you don’t feel ready.

Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself—it’s about believing in the One who created you. When you ground your confidence in God’s presence, you unlock a strength and courage that goes beyond self-doubt. In this episode, we’ll explore how faith, courage, and small, consistent steps can transform the way you lead, serve, and grow.

Through personal stories from ministry and coaching, Rev. Juliet unpacks the myth that you need confidence before you leap. Instead, she shows how courage, faith, and small consistent steps build real confidence over time.

Key Quote: "Confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build. It’s the result of small, consistent actions, service over self, and faith in God’s presence."

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why waiting to ‘feel ready’ is keeping you stuck—and how to break free. • How shifting your focus from fear to service can dissolve self-doubt.

• Practical steps to ground your confidence in faith, not just your own abilities.

• The secret power of celebrating small wins to fuel long-term growth.

Challenge for the Week: This week, I challenge you to take one bold step—even if you don’t feel ready. Write it down, commit to it, and celebrate the progress you make. Confidence isn’t waiting for you—it’s waiting on you. And I can’t wait to hear what you accomplish.

💡 To help you take action, I’ve created a free Journaling Guide for Building Confidence. It’s packed with prompts, exercises, and Scripture to help you reflect, take action, and celebrate your wins. Download it HERE—it’s free through Nov. 30, so don’t wait!

This isn’t just another journaling guide—it’s a faith-filled roadmap to help you overcome fear, celebrate your wins, and step into your calling with courage and grace. By the end, you’ll feel more grounded, more courageous, and more ready to lead with grace.

Don’t have time for a deep dive? No problem. I’ve created a “Quick” version, too!

Whether you grab the full guide, the mini-guide, or both, they’re free through November 30—so don’t wait!

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who’s been waiting to “feel ready”. Remind them that God’s grace fills the gap where confidence feels thin. Together, let’s build a community of leaders who step forward with courage and faith.

Do you ever feel like you’re pouring your heart into everything, but it’s still not enough? Like you’re stuck in the grind, wondering if you’re actually making progress? If that’s you, this episode will meet you right where you are.

🎙️ Here’s what you’ll walk away with after listening to this episode: Why perseverance isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up with grace.
• How celebrating small wins creates momentum and resilience, even in tough seasons.
• Practical ways to notice and honor your progress so you don’t burn out.
• What science teaches us about building strength by pausing to celebrate.
• Why acknowledging hardship can actually be a source of courage and growth.

💡 Key Quote: “As I navigated one of the hardest seasons of my life, I learned this: Progress isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, taking one small step at a time, and celebrating every single win along the way.”

My Personal Story: In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about juggling family, beginning a podcast, and the call to build my coaching practice—all while navigating my mom’s battle with cancer and my dad’s dementia. Through that season, I discovered something powerful: progress is progress, no matter how small.

Resources & Links:
• Subscribe to Goals and Grace so you never miss an episode.
If this message resonates, share it with a friend who needs encouragement today.
• Ready to stop the overwhelm and start living with clarity? Download my free guide: From Chaos to Clarity in Just 15 Minutes a Day https://www.revjulietspencer.com/StoptheOverwhelm and take your first step toward leading with purpose.

✨ Remember: You are stronger than you think, worthy of grace in the struggle, and capable of more than you realize. This episode isn’t just about celebrating progress—it’s about reminding you that you’re not alone in the struggle. You are stronger than you think, worthy of grace in the hard moments, and capable of more than you realize. Goals and Grace is here to help you embrace your calling with confidence, even when the road feels tough. Let’s do this together!

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to be patient and kind in one part of your life, yet short-tempered and reactive in another?

In this episode of Goals and Grace, Rev. Juliet Spencer shares the one powerful question that can transform how you navigate challenges, respond to stress, and align your actions with your faith and values:

👉 “How do I want to show up?”

What you’ll hear in this episode:

·       Why asking “How do I want to show up?” shifts you from reactive to intentional living.

·       How to define your “best self” and use three guiding words to anchor your daily choices.

·       Real-life coaching stories of leaders who aligned their actions with their true values.

·       The difference between reacting on autopilot and responding with grace, patience, and integrity.

·       Why letting go of control over others frees you to focus on what you can control—your own presence.

·       Practical strategies: daily reflection, pausing before reacting, and trusting God with what you cannot change.

Key Takeaway:

Every situation is an opportunity to ask, “How do I want to show up?” When you choose alignment over autopilot, you create peace, strengthen relationships, and lead with integrity.

Challenge of the Week: The next time you feel triggered—by an email, a tough conversation, or even your own stress—pause, breathe, and ask: “Is this response aligned with who I want to be?”

Resources & Links:

·       Share your reflections using the hashtag #GoalsAndGraceClarity

·       \Ready to stop the overwhelm and start living with clarity? Download my free guide: From Chaos to Clarity in Just 15 Minutes a Day https://www.revjulietspencer.com/StoptheOverwhelm.

·       Learn more about Juliet’s coaching: Purpose to Peace Pathway https://www.revjulietspencer.com/Free-Coaching-Call-Sign-Up