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Join Crystal as she wraps up our topic of anxiety. She highlights the difference between worry and anxiety, and she acknowledges that Christians are sometimes guilty of only looking at the spiritual side of it when there are other contributing factors. Then she tackles the hard work of getting our minds "unstuck" when we have allowed worrisome thoughts to make "ruts" in our brains. It won't be easy, but God has already given us the victory and His peace that passes all understanding!

Prayer + Right Thinking = Peace

This equation first appeared in Crystal's Bible study, Pullin' Weeds, Plantin' Seeds.  

Her new Bible study, It's Time, is available here.

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Anxiety wastes our time, steals our peace, and if we’re honest, puts us in rebellion against God’s clear command to “be careful for nothing” (Philippians 4:6). In this episode, Quortney digs into the irrational nature of worry, what Scripture says about it, and how choosing trust over fear is the only logical and biblical response. She even shares her own real life story of overcoming a long held fear of flying and how God’s sovereignty gave her perfect peace.

If you’ve ever battled anxious thoughts or excused worry as “just how I am,” this episode will challenge you, convict you, and point you back to the God who promises peace that passes all understanding.

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✨ In today’s podcast, Charity walks you through three biblical steps to overcome anxiety and discover the peace that only God can give.

3 Biblical Steps for Overcoming Anxiety

Seek Godly Counsel – Turn first to God in prayer and His Word. Surround yourself with godly mentors and wise counsel who point you back to truth. (Proverbs 11:14, Psalm 119:165)

Heed Godly Counsel – Take the next right step in obedience, even when it feels small. Peace comes after faithful action. (Genesis 6:22)

Replace Worry with God’s Word – Trade fearful thoughts for God’s promises. Memorize, pray, and trust His Word daily. (Genesis 9:13–17, Colossians 3:15)

Verses to Memorize: One for Each Day of the Week

Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

I Peter 5:7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Psalm 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Psalms 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

 Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

 John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

 Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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In honest, I’m not a doctor or a licensed counselor, and in no way I’m saying you may or may not need that help also. I’m sharing my experience, and how God used Scripture, prayer, worship, and thanks (with a more holistic lifestyle) to heal my anxiety. 

I hope this episode will encourage you in the battle for your mind with anxiety. I love you, and I’m praying that you find the peace that God brings through the power of His Word. 

Listen as Jackie starts a new theme of the month dealing with anxiety.

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What a way to end the book of Philippians!

Paul wrote Philippians from PRISON, and yet he talks more about joy and peace than anything else. 

If he can do that from a cell, we can learn to do it from our laundry piles and carpool lines.

This episode will remind you that peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances…
it’s found in the God who rules them.

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Paul had it all together when it came to “godliness.” He talks about knowing the law inside and out, and he was blameless; he had the best reputation in a religious sense. 

Yet, in context Paul tells us he puts all of that behind him for the mission that God had before him- to reach us messy Gentiles with the true message of the cross, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is enough. 

Listen to this episode as Jackie talks about building your relationship on Christ. If your foundation has been about the flesh, people pleasing, all the religious rituals and standards, instead of understanding that your righteousness is in Christ, ask Him to gently show you. It can be a painful process removing stones in your foundation that you thought were godly, but instead were about show. 

I LOVE YOU!!!❤️

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What does real unity look like in our marriages, churches, and ministries? In this episode of Her Portion Podcast, we dive into Philippians 2 and explore Paul’s powerful message—written from house arrest—about humility, joy, and living in one accord.

From comparison in ministry to conflict in relationships, this honest conversation reminds us: we’re not rivals—we’re on the same team. Let’s choose unity over pride, peace over gossip, and Jesus over everything else.

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Paul wrote Philippians from prison, and yet, the theme of Christian joy leaps from the pages. How was he able to have joy in such difficult circumstances? His mind was set on Jesus Christ and the furtherance of the Gospel. 

"Joy is a choice we make with right thinking." 

~Mark Trotter

"The secret of Christian joy is found in the way the believer thinks."

~Warren Wiersbe

"When our focus is the Gospel, we can find joy despite our circumstances."

~Crystal L. Ratcliff

Join Crystal as she kicks off our study of Philippians this week. You can find Richard Hester's resources here. 

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Parenting in this digital, social media obsessed age can be overwhelming because there is a constant onslaught of information, opinions, and unsolicited advice. Join our special guest, Lauren Corley, as she shares how unproven counselors caused her to parent from a place of fear until she began seeking advice from the Source of Truth. 

Lauren is a pastor's wife and mama to three young children. Connect with her on Instagram: @simplehavens

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We should never start a building project without a plan, and the same is true for parenting. We must intentionally teach and train our children in practical areas and spiritual matters of life. Join Crystal as she shares her and her husband's core beliefs about raising children and how those beliefs helped to guide their parenting decisions.

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Proverbs 14:1

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