"I don't want to talk about this." That's how Joy opens — and honestly, most of us feel the same way about pain. So we numb it, cover it, and build beautiful glass houses to look fine while we're bleeding on the inside. In this real, raw, tender episode, Joy and Shannon sit in the truth we keep running from: the healing hurts. By His stripes we are healed — but healing, like surgery, often hurts more on the back side than the wound ever did. They talk about why we lick our wounds instead of letting them close, the "skim coats" we slap over the cracks in our foundation (a new car, a new haircut, a fresh start), and the difference between numbing pain and actually being made well. Shannon shares the unforgettable story of her daughter Bailey's 30 days in a burn unit — and what it taught her about letting the Great Physician tend the wounds we'd rather hide. And she opens up about her own season of being set aside to finally heal, because you can't climb off the operating table mid-surgery and expect to be whole. Wherever your pain is today: don't run from it. Lean into Him. Scripture references: Isaiah 53:5 • Jeremiah 30:17 • Isaiah 43:2 • John 5:1–9 • Matthew 11:28 Ways to Connect: Website: JourneyLivingMinistries.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: Journey Living Ministries Instagram: Journey Living Ministries YouTube: @Journeyliving2911 Also on Spotify Apple Music iHeart Radio Find Joy: Website: BootCampForTheBlues.com Facebook: JoyWareMiller - iJoyInspirations

They say the future is scary — AI, facial recognition, autonomous cars, the "mark of the beast." But in the middle of an ordinary morning, Shannon heard the Holy Spirit say something that reframes all of it: "Technology cannot replace Me."In this episode, Joy and Shannon have a real, unhurried conversation about faith in the age of AI. From reel-to-reel radio to podcasts beaming the gospel into unreached villages, they look at how the same tools the enemy uses to distract and deceive are the very ones God is using to reach the ends of the earth. Technology is a tool in the Father's hand — a good one — but it was never meant to take His place, and it never will. Nothing made can be greater than the One who made it.They talk discernment ("run everything through the grid — is this Holy Spirit inspired?"), the 3:30 a.m. invitation to simply be with God, and why Psalm 8 — "what is man that You are mindful of him?" — is the anchor for a world tempted to worship the created instead of the Creator.Don't live afraid. Stay mindful of Him.Scripture references: Psalm 8 • Isaiah 61 • Genesis 1–2 • Philippians 4:7

What excuse do you think God will accept when you stand before Him? It's the question that stopped a whole room cold — and in this episode, Joy and Shannon sit in it right alongside you. Using the story of Jonah, they trade the polite word "struggle" for the honest one: rebellion. Because "But Jonah ran away from the Lord" reads a little differently when you put your own name in the sentence. This is a real, raw, sister-to-sister conversation about the excuses we hide behind, the cost of compromise ("was one bite worth it?"), and why obedience was never about what we do — it's about the Man in the middle who already did it. Shannon shares hard-won truth from her prison ministry and a tender testimony of praying her late husband home to Jesus, and together they keep putting the same choice in front of you: pitiful or powerful. You can't be both. So be powerful.

Are you exhausted from trying to hold everything together—your family, your career, your ministry, your relationships, and all the expectations you carry every day? In this heartfelt episode of Joy in the Journey, Shannon and Joy tackle a powerful question: Whose kingdom are you building anyway? If you've been battling anxiety, feel overwhelmed, or the pressure to make everything happen, this conversation will remind you that God never intended for you to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. Through the timeless truth of Matthew 6:33, you'll discover how seeking God's kingdom first brings peace, clarity, and freedom from the constant striving that leaves so many women weary. Shannon and Joy explore what it means to release control, trust God's timing, and stop measuring success by worldly standards. If you've ever felt responsible for everyone and everything, this episode is your invitation to breathe deeply, let go of the pressure, and remember that God is the One building His kingdom—and He lovingly invites you to join Him. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ How striving and anxiety often go hand in hand ✨ Why seeking God first changes everything ✨ The difference between building your kingdom and building His ✨ How to release control and trust God's provision ✨ Practical encouragement for women carrying heavy responsibilities Take a deep breath, friend. You don't have to do it all. God already has a plan.

Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? In this heartfelt conversation, Shannon and Joy speak directly to the woman who feels exhausted by expectations, overwhelmed by life's challenges, and tempted to believe she has to figure everything out on her own. Together, they explore what it means to choose the "narrow road". In Matthew 7:13-14 Jesus reminds us that the narrow path isn't always easy but leads to lasting joy, purpose, and peace. If you've ever struggled with comparison, performance-driven living, loneliness, fear, or wondering whether following God is really worth it, this episode is for you. You'll be reminded that: ✨ Your worth isn't found in what you accomplish. ✨ God never asks you to walk difficult seasons alone. ✨ The hard road often leads to the deepest growth. ✨ God's presence is more valuable than worldly comfort. ✨ You can stop striving and start enjoying the journey. No matter what you're facing—a difficult marriage, grief, anxiety, a new calling, or an uncertain future—God is holding your hand every step of the way. Take a deep breath, grab your coffee, and join us for an honest conversation about faith, perseverance, and discovering joy in the midst of life's hardest moments. Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

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