Fear doesn't always announce itself — sometimes it disguises itself as "just who I am." In this episode, we unpack what happens when ordinary, God-given fear (the kind that protects us) turns into an illusion that rules our decisions instead of our discernment. Drawing on Scripture, neuroscience, and a very real encounter with a bear at a wedding, we explore how fear quietly steals three things from us: our time, our peace, and our purpose — and what it looks like to take our thoughts captive and walk in obedience anyway. Listen to the message Audrey shared at the 2026 Pray Without Ceasing Conference.

Missed this year's conference or want to make sure you're in the room next time? Sign up for updates on the 2027 Pray Without Ceasing Conference: 2027 Conference Interest Form

Pray Without Ceasing Ministries | Live Life on Purpose 2026 | Whole-person wellness for women — Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, Physical, and Financial Health

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Event Overview

On August 15, 2026, women gathered at the DoubleTree Hotel in Buena Park, CA for the 2026 Pray Without Ceasing Annual Conference: "Live Life on Purpose," anchored in John 10:10. This annual Christian women's wellness conference brings women together across PWCM's five pillars of whole-person health — Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, Physical, and Financial — for a day of teaching, worship, and community.

If you're looking for a faith-based women's conference in Southern California focused on real transformation — not just inspiration — this recap will give you a look inside the day, plus practical takeaways you can apply right now.

The centerpiece of the day was a keynote message on how fear — left unchecked — moves from a normal, protective response into an illusion that overrides truth with feeling. The message unpacked three things fear quietly steals: our time, our peace, and our purpose.

John 10:10 · John 8:44 · Proverbs 23:7 · Ephesians 4:23 · Ephesians 2:10 · Psalm 139:16 · Jeremiah 29:11 · Joshua 1 · 2 Timothy 1:7 · Isaiah 9:6 · 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 · Genesis 3 · Matthew 28:19 · John 15:16

Missed this year's conference or want to make sure you're in the room next time? Sign up for updates on the 2027 Pray Without Ceasing Conference: 2027 Conference Interest Form

Pray Without Ceasing Ministries | Live Life on Purpose 2026 | Whole-person wellness for women — Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, Physical, and Financial Health

Seeking individual coaching? Email me at: [email protected]

Website: www.praywithoutceasingministries.com 

Dr. Breauna Wall joins Leading from Wholeness to unpack how to set boundaries and honor your capacity at work — before burnout forces the issue.

In this episode, Audrey sits down with Dr. Breauna Wall to unpack a topic that hits close to home for many women in leadership: professional boundaries. Moving beyond the usual relationship-focused boundary talk, this conversation digs into what it actually looks like to protect your time, energy, and role at work and at home — without the guilt, over-explaining, or fear of being labeled "difficult." Drawing from the examples of Jesus, Dr. Wall and Audrey explore how guarding your focus is not just a professional strategy, but a spiritual discipline.

Whether you're a leader setting expectations for others, or someone learning to hold the line for the first time, this episode offers a scripture-rooted, practical framework for reclaiming your limits at work.

"I can't take that on right now — my plate's full through [timeframe]. I don't want to say yes and give it less than it deserves."

On the myth of the "boundaryless" leader: The conversation opens by reframing boundaries as a professional — not just relational — necessity, and asks listeners to reflect on a time a missing boundary cost them.

On biblical models of protecting focus: Jesus' regular withdrawal from ministry demands, are held up as templates for guarding priorities without guilt.

On practical scripts: Listeners get an actual, usable script for declining extra work, plus guidance on how to reset a boundary that's already been broken repeatedly by a team or organization.

On identity over approval: The episode closes on the theological anchor for all of this: boundary-setting gets easier when identity is rooted in God rather than performance, and offers a direct reframe for women who equate "no" with unfaithfulness.

Part 2 with Dr. Wall — a new episode (33) exploring what it takes to build sustainable, thriving and resilent lives. Stay tuned as we continue this conversation.

Dr. Breauna C. Wall is a faith-driven educator, author, speaker, and coach who believes that purpose is not something you find — it is something you walk in every single day. Grounded in her relationship with God, she has built a career around equipping leaders, educators, and scholars to show up fully in the spaces they have been called to occupy. She is the author of Leading Special Education: How to Support, Retain, and Empower Teachers for Success, published by Solution Tree, and the creator of The Power of Being Heard — a self-paced digital course on communication, confidence, and purpose. Dr. Wall holds an EdD from Johns Hopkins University, where she also serves as a faculty member in their doctoral program. When she is not on a stage or in a coaching session, she is a proud mom living out her faith one intentional day at a time.

Website: www.praywithoutceasingministries.com 

Subscribe to Leading from Wholeness for more conversations on leading and living from a place of spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and financial wholeness.

Dr. Breauna Wall joins Leading from Wholeness to unpack how to set boundaries and honor your capacity at work — before burnout forces the issue.

In this episode, Audrey sits down with Dr. Breauna Wall to unpack a topic that hits close to home for many women in leadership: professional boundaries. Moving beyond the usual relationship-focused boundary talk, this conversation digs into what it actually looks like to protect your time, energy, and role at work and at home — without the guilt, over-explaining, or fear of being labeled "difficult." Drawing from the examples of Jesus, Dr. Wall and Audrey explore how guarding your focus is not just a professional strategy, but a spiritual discipline.

Whether you're a leader setting expectations for others, or someone learning to hold the line for the first time, this episode offers a scripture-rooted, practical framework for reclaiming your limits at work.

"I can't take that on right now — my plate's full through [timeframe]. I don't want to say yes and give it less than it deserves."

On the myth of the "boundaryless" leader: The conversation opens by reframing boundaries as a professional — not just relational — necessity, and asks listeners to reflect on a time a missing boundary cost them.

On biblical models of protecting focus: Jesus' regular withdrawal from ministry demands, are held up as templates for guarding priorities without guilt.

On practical scripts: Listeners get an actual, usable script for declining extra work, plus guidance on how to reset a boundary that's already been broken repeatedly by a team or organization.

On identity over approval: The episode closes on the theological anchor for all of this: boundary-setting gets easier when identity is rooted in God rather than performance, and offers a direct reframe for women who equate "no" with unfaithfulness.

Part 2 with Dr. Wall — a new episode (33) exploring what it takes to build sustainable, thriving and resilent lives. Stay tuned as we continue this conversation.

Dr. Breauna C. Wall is a faith-driven educator, author, speaker, and coach who believes that purpose is not something you find — it is something you walk in every single day. Grounded in her relationship with God, she has built a career around equipping leaders, educators, and scholars to show up fully in the spaces they have been called to occupy. She is the author of Leading Special Education: How to Support, Retain, and Empower Teachers for Success, published by Solution Tree, and the creator of The Power of Being Heard — a self-paced digital course on communication, confidence, and purpose. Dr. Wall holds an EdD from Johns Hopkins University, where she also serves as a faculty member in their doctoral program. When she is not on a stage or in a coaching session, she is a proud mom living out her faith one intentional day at a time.

Website: www.praywithoutceasingministries.com 

Subscribe to Leading from Wholeness for more conversations on leading and living from a place of spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and financial wholeness.

If this conversation is stirring something in you and you want to go deeper — we want to go there with you. Join us at the 2026 Pray Without Ceasing Conference on August 15th in Buena Park, CA.  Details and registration are linked below!

Register today:  https://praywithoutceasing2026.eventbrite.com

Overview

What if God walked up to you today and said, "This is who you are, and this is what I've purposed you to do" — would you believe Him? In Episode 31, we dig into the doubts that keep so many of us from accepting what God has already spoken over our lives. From the writer who's "been working on that book for 10 years" to the leader who talks herself out of the room, we explore why so many of us treat God's direction like a suggestion instead of a calling — and what it takes to move from doubt into obedience.

Proverbs 23:7 — "As a man thinks, so is he."

Isaiah 1:18 (NLT) — "Come now, let's settle this," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool."

Philippians 3:13 (NLT) — "I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead."

Psalm 37:23 (NLT) — "The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives."

John 17:3 (NKJV) — "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent."

Jeremiah 24:7 — "I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God, for they shall return to Me with their whole heart."

1 John 5:20 (NIV) — "We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true."

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What do you do when you have to decide, and you can't see how it's going to turn out? In Episode 30, we get honest about a real career crossroads — a job I loved, a tempting offer, and the fear of making the wrong call. I wanted certainty before I moved. What I got instead was the courage to take the leap without it. This episode unpacks what it really looks like to move forward in faith when the outcome is unknown, why our culture's obsession with control feeds the fear, and how two anchor scriptures — Isaiah 41:10 and Joshua 1:9 — can steady you the next time fear of the unknown creeps in.

Isaiah 41:10 — "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Joshua 1:9 — "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

The Secret Power of Speaking God's Word by Joyce Meyer — a compact daily companion for keeping scripture accessible wherever you are (nightstand, desk, purse, or car).

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SHOW NOTES

Ephesians 5:15: Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

What if your time management problem isn't really about time at all?

In this episode, we unpack a truth that changes everything: you don't have a time management issue — you have a priority issue in your leadership. As leadership expert Karen Stubbs puts it, "Priorities bring peace."

When we say "I'll do it....." and don't follow through, or when we don't honor our own commitments, it does more than clutter our calendar — it places an unfair weight on the people around us. That's a hard truth to sit with, especially when others are depending on you. But when we're intentional and careful about what we say yes and no to, our decisions carry real weight — and so does our peace.

Reference: John Maxwell Leadership Bible, p. 1423

When you feel overwhelmed, come back to this simple three-step filter:

Then sort your to-do list into four categories:

When there's too much on your plate, overwhelm sets in — and it becomes hard to concentrate or think clearly. Come back to the ABCs above, breathe, and remember: you don't have to solve it all in one sitting.

If this conversation is stirring something in you and you want to go deeper — we want to go there with you. Join us at the 2026 Pray Without Ceasing Conference on August 15th in Buena Park, CA.  Details and registration are linked below!

Register today:  https://praywithoutceasing2026.eventbrite.com

Is work-life balance even real — or is it something we've been chasing that doesn't exist? In this episode, I get honest about my own journey from a 60-hour work week grind that landed me in the hospital, to learning that balance isn't a destination — it's a rhythm. If you've ever felt guilty for pushing hard in a season, or struggled to give yourself permission to rest, this conversation is for you.

Balance Comes in Seasons

Seasons of Press

"Unless the Lord builds a house,

Seasons of Rest

You Won't Miss God

"Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it.'"

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SHOW NOTES

Last week, in Healing the Leader Within: How Trusting God Transforms the Way You Lead, we explored what it looks like to let God heal us as leaders so we can lead more effectively. We named three executive trauma responses that signal we may be leading from a place of unresolved pain — and this week, we move from awareness to action: how do we actually begin to heal?

A Quick Recap: Three Trauma-Driven Leadership Patterns

Anchor Scripture

"So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help."

Faithful means completely reliable, steadfast, and unwavering. Scripture affirms this truth about God again and again: 

How Do We Begin to Heal? Five Practical Steps

Benediction

Listen now to hear the full conversation on what it means to lead from a healed place — and start your own journey toward leading with confidence and faith.

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What if the greatest barrier to your leadership effectiveness isn't your strategy or your team — but your unhealed wounds?

Many leaders in the public and private sector are leading from a place of brokenness, wondering why their spiritual growth feels stalled and their impact feels limited. The truth is, it's very hard to pour out something you don't have. Research shows that 70% of adults experience trauma in their lifetimes — which means a significant majority of leaders are carrying unresolved pain directly into their organizations, their teams, and their decision-making.

In this episode, we go beneath the surface of professional performance to explore what happens when leaders stop drawing closer to God and start relying solely on their own strength. Drawing from her own leadership journey, Audrey shares how rejection, perfectionism, and the need for control quietly shaped the way she led — and how surrendering to God's healing process changed everything.

If you've ever felt like you were running on empty, masking your stress, or leading from a cracked cup — this episode on trusting God and whole-person healing is for you.

Psalm 25:2 (AMP)

Trusting God with your healing as a leader starts with anchoring yourself in His Word. Drawing closer to God through scripture and prayer is not a passive act — it is an essential leadership discipline.

A foundational step in your spiritual growth and leadership development is honest self-awareness. Ask yourself — do you recognize any of these patterns in the way you currently lead?

Drawing closer to God doesn't require having it all together. It requires honesty. When you bring your unhealed pieces to God in prayer — the fear, the pain, the need for control — He meets you there. Trusting God with your healing is not a one-time decision; it is a daily practice that deepens your spiritual growth and reshapes the way you lead.

You don't have to come to God perfect. He wants to heal you where you are broken. And it doesn't matter who broke you — God can and will heal you.

This week, take these four steps toward healing and leadership wholeness:

📖 Pray Without Ceasing: 31 Days in Prayer by Audrey Shelby

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