What does the Bible really say about anxiety—and how should faith shape the way we respond to it? In this episode of inTENNtional with God, Tenn explores Scripture, anxiety, and what it looks like to bring our real thoughts and fears into an honest relationship with God.

Season 2: Built for Real Life.

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Season 2: Built for Real Life.

Visit https://intenntional.com for resources to help you grow closer to God.

How do you know whether a thought is God’s guidance, anxiety, personal desire, or pressure from someone else?

In this episode of inTENNtional with God, we look at 1 John 4:1 and James 3:17 to build a practical, biblical approach to discernment. We talk about why testing an impression isn’t a lack of faith, how anxiety can create urgency, and what to do when two responsible choices both seem possible.

PRIMARY SCRIPTURES

1 John 4:1 and James 3:17

IN THIS EPISODE

• Why spiritual impressions should be tested
• How Scripture and God’s character guide discernment
• The different roles of desire, anxiety, and emotion
• Why peace doesn’t always mean feeling relaxed
• How wise counsel and time can clarify a decision
• What to do when God may be giving you freedom instead of one prescribed answer

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If this episode helped you, follow the podcast and join me next Wednesday for a conversation about what the Bible really says about anxiety.

What happens when you have prayed about the same situation for so long that you no longer know what to say?

Season 2 of inTENNtional with God begins in Psalm 13, where David shows us that disappointment and faith can be brought into the same conversation with God. We talk about biblical lament, the pressure to make painful prayers sound hopeful, and how to stay connected to God when the answer has not come.

PRIMARY SCRIPTURE

Psalm 13:1–6

IN THIS EPISODE

• What biblical lament is
• Why remembering God’s character does not require denying disappointment
• How an unchanged circumstance and an active relationship with God can exist together
• A realistic way to begin talking to God again

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Happy Canada Day, and a very early Happy July 4th! As we close out this Rebuilding from the Roots season of inTENNtional with God, we are looking at the powerful invitation in Revelation 3:20. Throughout this season, we’ve talked about rebuilding faith, intentional Christian living, and moving beyond "Sand Living" to a firm foundation. But in this finale, we address the core: your personal relationship with God.

If you’ve been feeling distant from God, this episode is a call to move from the hallway back to the table. Jesus isn't knocking to demand perfection; He’s offering presence over performance. Whether you are dealing with faith after burnout or letting go of shame in Christianity, the invitation to sit with the Savior is still open. This is Christianity without pressure—a simple, radical opening of the door.

In this finale, we explore:

• The Goal of the Rebuild: Why Christian spiritual growth is about intimacy with God, not self-improvement.

• The Quiet Drift: Identifying where the door has accidentally drifted shut due to exhaustion or unanswered prayer.

• The Table of Presence: How to experience intentional time with God in your real, messy life.

• Spiritual Healing through Scripture: Letting Jesus into the rooms you’ve tried to "manage" alone.

• 10 Years of Faithfulness: Celebrating 10 years of marriage and God's grace.

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Journaling Prompt: “Jesus, today I open the door to You again. Specifically, I invite You into [Area of Life]...”

A Resource for Your Summer: Even during our podcast break, you don't have to navigate your faith alone. I offer personalized Christian devotionals and custom devotionals based on Scripture to help you find spiritual healing through Scripture. Whether you need devotional writing services or guided devotional studies, visit www.intenntional.com to find resources for renewing your mind biblically all summer long.

Are you tired of feeling like your world falls apart every time the "weather" of life changes? In today’s Rebuilding from the Roots episode of the inTENNtional with God podcast, we’re looking at the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:24–25 to discover the difference between a house built on sand and a house built on the Rock.

Many of us struggle when faith feels dry or when we're feeling distant from God because we've built our security on things that shift—our careers, our reputations, or our fleeting emotions. This is a devotional style Christian podcast conversation about intentional Christian living and moving toward a relationship with God that isn't shaken by external circumstances.

If you’re seeking spiritual healing through Scripture or trying to find faith after burnout, this episode will help you understand that Christian spiritual growth isn't about avoiding the storm—it's about the "drilling" of practiced obedience. We explore how renewing your mind biblically and focusing on presence over performance can help you experience Christianity without pressure, even when the wind is blowing.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Storm Guarantee: Why following God doesn't mean a storm-free life, but a storm-proof foundation for your intentional time with God.

• Sand Living vs. Rock Living: Identifying the "convenient" identities we build on that can't hold the weight of our souls.

• Practiced Obedience: Why intimacy with God is found in "doing" the Word, not just hearing it.

• Faith Beyond Religion: How to build your life on the Rock during the "sunny" seasons so you're ready for the rain.

• Grace-Based Faith: Resting in the security of Christ rather than the stability of your circumstances.

• How to hear God again: Finding His voice in the middle of the thunder.

Free Resource: I know how hard it is to find consistent, quiet moments with God when life feels like it’s moving at a hundred miles an hour. That’s why I’ve shared a free 5-day journey designed to help you quiet the noise and reconnect with the Father's heart. You can find it here: www.intenntional.com/5-day-free-devotional

Journaling Prompt: “Jesus, I want to build my life on You. Help me to stand firm when [Situation]. This week, I will practice obedience by ______.”

A Resource for Your Season: If you’re feeling distant from God because life doesn't make sense right now, you don't have to navigate the silence alone. I offer personalized Christian devotionals and custom devotionals based on Scripture to help you find spiritual healing through Scripture—even when the "why" is still unclear. Whether you need devotional writing services or guided devotional studies, I am here to help you experience Christian spiritual growth without the pressure.

Visit www.intenntional.com to find faith-based devotional resources designed for intentional time with God and renewing your mind biblically during seasons of uncertainty.

Do you find it impossible to truly be still? When life feels heavy or when faith feels dry, silence can often feel like a threat rather than a refuge. In today’s Rebuilding from the Roots episode of the inTENNtional with God podcast, we’re diving into Psalm 46:10 to uncover the radical truth behind the command to "be still."

This isn't just a devotional style Christian podcast episode about taking a nap; it’s a deep look at the Hebrew meaning of striving and why God asks us to "drop our weapons." If you've been feeling distant from God or struggling with faith after burnout, this conversation offers a path toward Christianity without pressure. We explore how intentional Christian living involves a shift to presence over performance, helping you learn how to hear God again in the middle of the noise.

Whether you are looking for spiritual healing through Scripture or simply trying to figure out how to slow down spiritually, this episode provides practical steps for renewing your mind biblically.

In this episode, we explore:

• The "Raphah" Reality: Why being still is about surrender, not just silence in your relationship with God.

• Faith Beyond Religion: Moving from a checklist to a genuine intimacy with God.

• Rebuilding Faith: How to trust God's sovereignty when your circumstances are in upheaval.

• Intentional Time with God: Practical ways to carve out quiet time with God in a noisy world.

• Grace-Based Faith: Learning to let go of the illusion of control.

• Christian Spiritual Growth: Why stillness is the primary place where God does His deepest work.

Free Resource: If you’re looking for a way to let these truths sink in during your quiet time with God this week, I’ve shared a free 5-day devotional called From Fear to Faith. You can find it here: www.intenntional.com/5-day-free-devotional

Journaling Prompt: “God, I’m laying down the noise of ______. In the quiet, I am listening for Your voice.”

A Resource for Your Season: If you’re feeling distant from God because life doesn't make sense right now, you don't have to navigate the silence alone. I offer personalized Christian devotionals and custom devotionals based on Scripture to help you find spiritual healing through Scripture—even when the "why" is still unclear. Whether you need devotional writing services or guided devotional studies, I am here to help you experience Christian spiritual growth without the pressure.

Visit www.intenntional.com to find faith-based devotional resources designed for intentional time with God and renewing your mind biblically during seasons of uncertainty.

Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the "right things" but seeing no results? Are you weary from praying, serving, and showing up when life just feels heavy? In today’s Rebuilding from the Roots episode of the inTENNtional with God podcast, we’re leaning into Galatians 6:9 to talk about a kind of exhaustion that physical rest can’t fix: soul-weariness.

We discuss the "Law of the Harvest," the pain of being unseen, and the vital difference between resting and quitting. If you’ve been tempted to give up on a prayer or a person because you’re simply out of energy, this Christian podcast and devotional podcast conversation will help you find the strength to keep sowing.

This faith-based podcast and Bible study podcast explores how to maintain Christian spiritual growth when the field still looks like dirt, focusing on presence over performance and faith without burnout. Whether you are in a season of rebuilding faith or seeking spiritual healing through Scripture, this episode is designed to help you lean into intentional Christian living and a deeper intimacy with God.

In this episode, we explore:

• Soul-Level Tiredness: Why feeling exhausted isn't a sign of weak faith, but a sign of human faithfulness in your relationship with God.

• The Sowing Gap: Why the most important growth often happens when nothing is visible above the soil.

• Rest vs. Quitting: How to find quiet time with God to refuel your spirit without disconnecting from your calling.

• The Promise of the Harvest: Why God’s "proper time" is always worth the wait in your journey of intentional time with God.

• Grace-Based Faith: Moving away from the pressure of performance and toward Christianity without pressure.

• Renewing Your Mind Biblically: Learning to trust that your obedience is never wasted.

Free Resource: If you’re looking for a way to stay grounded during your intentional time with God this week, I’ve shared a free 5-day devotional called From Fear to Faith. You can find it here: www.intenntional.com/5-day-free-devotional

Journaling Prompt: “God, I am tired of waiting for ______. Today, I choose to believe that You are working in the unseen and that my harvest is coming.”

A Resource for Your Season: If you’re feeling distant from God because life doesn't make sense right now, you don't have to navigate the silence alone. I offer personalized Christian devotionals and custom devotionals based on Scripture to help you find spiritual healing through Scripture—even when the "why" is still unclear. Whether you need devotional writing services or guided devotional studies, I am here to help you experience Christian spiritual growth without the pressure.

Visit www.intenntional.com to find faith-based devotional resources designed for intentional time with God and renewing your mind biblically during seasons of uncertainty.

Are you feeling stuck in a "holding pattern"? Do you find yourself getting frustrated because your prayers aren't being answered on your timeline? In today’s Rebuilding from the Roots episode of the inTENNtional with God podcast, we’re exploring Ecclesiastes 3:11 and the radical idea that timing is a primary ingredient in the beauty God is creating in your life.

We talk about the difference between "microwave results" and "slow-cooked character," and why God’s "not yet" is often His greatest form of protection. If you are struggling with clock anxiety or feeling distant from God while you wait, this Christian podcast and devotional podcast conversation will help you find the peace that comes from trusting the Designer’s timer.

This faith-based podcast and Bible study podcast explores how to maintain Christian spiritual growth even when the "timer" hasn't gone off yet, focusing on presence over performance and faith without burnout. Whether you are in a season of rebuilding faith or seeking spiritual healing through Scripture, this episode is designed to help you lean into intentional Christian living and a deeper intimacy with God.

In this episode, we explore:

• The "Instant" Addiction: Why our fast-paced culture makes faith beyond religion feel difficult when answers don't come quickly.

• Depth Over Speed: Why God is more interested in your relationship with God and character than your external circumstances.

• The Protection of the "Not Yet": Why opening a door too early can lead to spiritual burnout.

• Active Waiting: How to stay engaged and find quiet time with God during an "in-between" season.

• Grace-Based Faith: Trading your anxiety for a Christianity without pressure approach to the future.

• Renewing Your Mind Biblically: Learning to trust the "simmer" of God's sovereignty.

Free Resource: If you’re looking for a way to stay grounded during your intentional time with God this week, I’ve shared a free 5-day devotional called From Fear to Faith. You can find it here: www.intenntional.com/5-day-free-devotional

Journaling Prompt: “God, I surrender my timeline for [Situation]. Today, I choose to trust that Your 'slow-cook' is better than my microwave.”

A Resource for Your Season: If you’re feeling distant from God because life doesn't make sense right now, you don't have to navigate the silence alone. I offer personalized Christian devotionals and custom devotionals based on Scripture to help you find spiritual healing through Scripture—even when the "why" is still unclear. Whether you need devotional writing services or guided devotional studies, I am here to help you experience Christian spiritual growth without the pressure.

Visit www.intenntional.com to find faith-based devotional resources designed for intentional time with God and renewing your mind biblically during seasons of uncertainty.

Do you ever feel like God’s commands are a list of restrictions designed to limit your freedom? If the word "obedience" makes you feel like you're under the thumb of a cosmic boss, this episode is for you. In today’s Rebuilding from the Roots conversation on inTENNtional with God, we’re looking at Deuteronomy 10:12–13 to uncover the radical truth that God's decrees are actually designed "for your own good."

We explore the shift from a "Boss" mentality to a "Father" relationship with God, using the powerful imagery of a mountain guardrail to explain why God’s boundaries are the very things that give us the freedom to flourish. If you’re seeking Christianity without pressure or trying to find faith after burnout, join us as we reframe what it means to walk in step with the Designer.

In this episode, we explore:

• Boss vs. Father: How our view of God’s authority shapes our willingness to trust His guidance and seek intimacy with God.

• The Guardrail Metaphor: Why boundaries aren't walls, but protection from the drop-offs of life in intentional Christian living.

• The "God of the No": Why every divine "No" is actually a "Yes" to something deeper and more sustaining.

• Flourishing Through Alignment: How to stop asking "Do I have to?" and start asking "What is God protecting in me?"

• Grace-based faith: Moving from striving to trusting the heart of the Father.

Free Resource: I know how hard it is to find consistent, quiet time with God when life feels like it’s moving at a hundred miles an hour. That’s why I’ve shared a free 5-day journey, From Fear to Faith, designed to help you quiet the noise and reconnect with the Father's heart. Grab your copy here: www.intenntional.com/5-day-free-devotional

Journaling Prompt: “Lord, I’ve been fighting Your guardrail in the area of ______. Help me to trust today that Your way is for my good.”

A Resource for Your Journey: At my business, inTENNtional, we believe that intentional Christian living starts with understanding God’s heart, not just His rules. If your faith has felt like a heavy weight lately, let us help you find presence over performance. We offer personalized Christian devotionals and custom devotionals based on Scripture to help you experience renewing your mind biblically without the stress. Visit www.intenntional.com to explore our guided devotional studies and find the faith-based devotional resources you need to walk with confidence.

Are you living under an invisible ceiling? Do you find yourself repeating the same mistakes or believing the same old lies about who you are?

In today’s Rebuilding from the Roots episode of in|TENN|tional with God, we’re diving into 2 Corinthians 5:17 to discover the radical truth: in Christ, you aren't just an improved version of yourself—you are a new creation.

We explore the "Mental Lag" that keeps us tied to our history and how to intentionally align our self-image with God's truth. If you've been struggling with faith beyond religion or need a sense of spiritual healing through Scripture, this Christian podcast for spiritual growth is for you. We discuss the "Identity Audit"—the rhythmic contrast between what the world says and what God says about you.

This Bible-based podcast for daily life focuses on presence over performance and how to move into a grace-based faith where your value is based on whose you are, not what you do.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Mirror Problem: How your identity shapes every decision and relationship in your life through intentional Christian living.

• The Mental Lag: Why we often feel like our "old self" even when God has declared us new.

• Identity Audit: Replacing the labels of "failure" or "unwanted" with "masterpiece" and "chosen."

• Rewiring Your Mind: A practical journaling exercise to help you replace long-standing lies with renewing your mind biblically.

• Spiritual DNA: Understanding the structural change that happened the moment you entered into an intimacy with God.

• Letting go of shame in Christianity: Moving past the "orange jumpsuit" of your past.

Free Resource: I’m so glad you’re here for this journey. If you’re looking for a way to let these truths sink in deeper during your quiet time with God this week, I’ve shared a free 5-day devotional called From Fear to Faith. You can find it here: www.intenntional.com/5-day-free-devotional

Journaling Prompt: “Lord, I’ve believed the lie that I am [Label]. Today, I choose to believe Your truth that I am [Biblical Identity].”

A Resource for Your Season: If you’re feeling distant from God because life doesn't make sense right now, you don't have to navigate the silence alone. I offer personalized Christian devotionals and custom devotionals based on Scripture to help you find spiritual healing through Scripture—even when the "why" is still unclear. Whether you need devotional writing services or guided devotional studies, I am here to help you experience Christian spiritual growth without the pressure.

Visit www.intenntional.com to find faith-based devotional resources designed for intentional time with God and renewing your mind biblically during seasons of uncertainty.