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What if God isn’t as hard on you as you are on yourself?

In this powerful and grace-filled episode, Jillian DeBritz invites us into a conversation about self-compassion, shame, and the healing that comes when we learn to be gentle with ourselves. Drawing from her own story and coaching work, Jillian shares practical tools to quiet self-criticism, tune in to our inner world, and reflect God's love in how we treat ourselves.

Meet Jillian DeBritz

Jillian is a certified life and leadership coach, writer, speaker, and host of the Permission Slips podcast. A former educator and recovering perfectionist, she knows firsthand the toll of burnout and the journey toward healing. Today, she helps women silence shame and embrace a gentler, more sustainable way of living rooted in purpose and grace.

In This Episode, You'll Learn

• Why self-compassion is essential for emotional and spiritual health
• How to challenge the inner critic with kindness and truth
• What it means to pay attention to your thoughts, emotions, and needs
• The power of asking better questions for personal growth
• How Jesus models gentleness toward us—and how we can do the same

Why This Episode Matters

If you’re exhausted by your inner critic or weighed down by the pressure to always get it right, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Jillian reminds us that we don’t have to hustle for worthiness—God already calls us beloved. Walk away with a renewed perspective, practical tools for inner healing, and permission to treat yourself with the same grace you’d extend to a friend.

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