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There isn't a more stressful job in life than raising children to be God-loving, God-fearing, competent, motivated, responsible adults. After all, that is the goal. A large part of that process, we don’t have control over. But there are parts that we do. There are habits we can employ that will reduce stress and promote peace in our parenting.

Catherine’s guest in this episode is Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, a stress coach for Christian moms and host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast. A mom of 4 herself, Elizabeth knows the value of emotional wellness in parenting and the impact it has on the whole family. She is passionate about teaching moms how to prioritize their needs guilt free, lower daily stressors, set healthy boundaries and implement healthy habits. Elizabeth teaches moms how to manage mom rage and overcome guilt and shame. She believes that a strong relationship with God and simple mindset shifts can transform moms in their emotional wellness and break destructive patterns.

Elizabeth has 5 simple, practical habits that parents can employ today to de-stress their lives and experience more peace in their parenting, and she shares those life-changing pro tips with the CPCW audience. They are:

1. Get up earlier than your kids to spend time with God.

2. Journal to process your thoughts.

3. Limit your screen time and turn off notifications.

4. Put downtime in your schedule (don’t over schedule).

5. Ask for help.

Sometimes it isn’t the big, shiny new thing that makes the difference in your life. Sometimes it is a simple, practical change, perhaps something that you used to do that you stopped doing, that makes all the difference. Implementing these practical habits will bring peace into your parenting and eliminate stress.

LINKS:

Elizabeth’s website

The Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast

Promised resource: 5 Simple Ways to Calm Down When You Feel Triggered

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

God is Good, But This Isn’t published at inCourage

Take Heart: 100 Devotions To Seeing God When Life’s Not Okay

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Bonnie Curry, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Facing a mountain of difficulty? Meditate on Mark 11:24. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. Join Abide on a peaceful walk through beautiful gardens of righteous character. Envision the fruit of your salvation as healthy, vibrant, and abundant – as produced by the Holy Spirit.

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A Prayer for Compassion

Jesus is our Good Shepherd, but most of us don't really know all that it takes to be a shepherd. In today's episode, Nicolet Bell shares a story about a little lamb that paints a beautiful picture of how Jesus cares for each of us.Jesus not only had compassion but also acted on it, caring for every need He encountered. Today, He challenges us to look at the needs around us—with our families, children, and communities—and step into the harvest field. Compassion is not just a feeling but a call to action.

Reference: Matthew 9:35-38

Prayer: Jesus, Your love and compassion are endless. Help me to have a heart for other people and a willingness to get up and help them. Give me Your compassion so that I can continue to have a servant’s heart even when it’s difficult, and help me to model that for my children. Give us strength when it feels like it’s too much. In Your name, amen.

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Jesus is our Good Shepherd, but most of us don't really know all that it takes to be a shepherd. In today's episode, Nicolet Bell shares a story about a little lamb that paints a beautiful picture of how Jesus cares for each of us.Jesus not only had compassion but also acted on it, caring for every need He encountered. Today, He challenges us to look at the needs around us—with our families, children, and communities—and step into the harvest field. Compassion is not just a feeling but a call to action.Visit www.millionprayingmoms.com/podcast, or search "Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

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Have you ever noticed how wearing something new, or adding a pop of color, can instantly lift your mood? Science shows that what you wear isn’t just functional — it can actually change how you feel, boost your mindset, and spark renewal from the inside out.

Yet many women hesitate to give themselves this kind of attention, telling themselves it’s “unnecessary” or “shallow.” But friend, nurturing yourself with beauty and refreshment is not frivolous. It’s soul care.

In this final episode of our Summer Soul Glow Up series, you’ll discover the psychology of why style and color affect your emotions, how even small wardrobe refreshes can lighten your inner load, and a soul care practice to invite God’s newness into your daily life.

I’ll also share a fun and meaningful story about taking my son Caleb back-to-school shopping — and how one small wardrobe refresh unexpectedly led to one of the biggest changes in his school routine.

Key Takeaways:
 The science of enclothed cognition — how what you wear impacts your mindset
 Research on color therapy and why certain colors lift mood and calm stress
 Why giving yourself attention isn’t shallow — it’s sacred
 A personal story of how a simple wardrobe refresh led to a lighter load and unexpected joy
 A soul care practice to refresh one item this week and invite God’s newness into your life

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: You are doing a new thing
Exhale: You are making a way

Scripture:
"See, I am doing a new thing; now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Is. 43:19

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If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, you aren’t alone. This Christian meditation podcast offers space for Bible meditation, scripture reflection, and faith‑based guided prayer.

This series is shaped by the twelve steps—a time‑tested path to spiritual healing and transformation—because we all have hurts, habits, or hangups that hold us back. Whether or not you consider yourself an addict, these meditations are for you.

We all long for lives characterized by freedom—lives rooted and grounded in God and His goodness. But the truth is, we all struggle. Step One helps us admit what we feel but don’t want to name: we are powerless over our deepest problems and our lives can become unmanageable. That honest admission isn’t despair; it’s the threshold of grace—the place we discover that while we can’t, God can. And He wants to.

In today’s meditation, we sit with Romans 7:21–25, where Paul wrestles with the push and pull we all know—the desire to follow God and the struggle with sin. You’ll be guided to listen, reflect, respond, and rest, opening your heart to the healing and wholeness God wants to bring.

Download your FREE companion journal for Rooted and Grounded: Scripture Meditations for Every Step of the Journey here.
This journal includes:
• All the Scriptures for this series
• Weekly reflection prompts
• Space to record what God is revealing to you

Here are some additional helpful links:

You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

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Here's todays meditation Scripture: Romans 7:21–25 (NLT)

I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me.
Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death?Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.

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Sign up for the September 40 Day Fast here: https://butjesusdrankwine.myflodesk.com/septemberfast

In Week 6—the final week—of our 6-part Monday series walking through Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast, we’re covering Days 35–40. These last chapters are all about navigating real-life situations, confronting shame, and stepping fully into lasting freedom.

From the workplace happy hour to vacation cocktails, from cultural pressures like “mommy wine time” to the quiet work of letting go of fixation—this week brings together everything you’ve learned and invites you to reflect on how far you’ve come.

Whether you’ve been with us since Day 1 or you’re just dropping in, this episode will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to walk forward in confidence and joy—rooted in your identity in Christ.

This week covers:

Day 35: Alcohol and the Office
How to navigate workplace drinking culture with grace and confidence.

⛓️ Day 36: Breaking the Chains of Shame
The truth about shame, why it’s not from God, and how to walk in freedom.

Day 37: Sobering Up to Mommy Wine Culture
Unpacking the cultural messages around “wine mom” life—and how to create new narratives.

✈️ Day 38: Travel and Vacations Without Alcohol
How to enjoy every moment of your trip without needing a drink to make it “special.”

Day 39: Fixated or Free?
Moving from obsessing about not drinking to living in true, joyful freedom.

Day 40: Reflections on the Journey
Looking back on the fast, celebrating transformation, and setting your eyes on what’s next.

Resources & Links:

Join the September 40 Day Fast
Registration is open now for the next live-coached 40 Day Alcohol Fast starting September 8! Walk through the fast in real time with coaching, community, and the support you need to finish strong.
Sign up here: https://butjesusdrankwine.myflodesk.com/septemberfast

Order your copy of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind

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The creators, hosts, and producers of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological or professional advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any communication on behalf of BJDW or otherwise to be a substitute for such. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in any mention of and/or linked resources are those of the authors/owners of those resources and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast team or guests of the show.

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Navigating social media today can feel like a no-win situation—say too much and you're criticized, say too little and you're ignored. In this devotional, Deidre Braley reflects on Matthew 11:16-19, where even Jesus and John the Baptist faced relentless judgment from their generation. Just like in biblical times, our world is filled with strong opinions, constant debates, and digital noise. But Jesus offers us a better way forward: to repent, draw near to God, and find rest in Him as we engage the online world with grace and truth.

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Highlights

• Social media struggles are nothing new — Even Jesus faced criticism no matter what He did.

• Repentance brings clarity — Turning toward God helps us see people as He does: beloved and worthy of grace.

• Resting in Christ — True peace comes when we lay down our anxieties and follow His gentle way.

• Living differently online — With a Christ-centered mindset, we can engage in the digital world without losing our grounding in faith.

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Have you ever felt caught in the social media no-win cycle? How do you stay rooted in Christ when digital debates get overwhelming? Share your thoughts with us and tag @LifeAudioNetwork using #FaithInFocus — we’d love to hear your story!

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Full Transcript Below:

Catch 22: How to Engage With Social Media in a No-Win Situation 

by Deidre Braley 

Matthew 11:16-19: “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, 

‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; 

we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ 

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!

What if your leadership wasn’t driven by hurry, but rooted in soul-deep transformation? In this episode, Alan and Gem Fadling explore how spiritual formation and leadership are meant to stay connected—and why separating them leads to exhaustion and burnout.

We’ll talk about:

• Why leadership development often gets siloed from spiritual formation

• How unprocessed inner life shows up in hurried, anxious leadership

• Practices that help leaders shift from pressure and performance to peace and purpose

• Why leading from depth, rest, and soul-rooted presence makes your influence more life-giving

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin by the relentless demands of leadership, or wondered if there’s a slower, more grounded way to lead, this conversation will give you hope and practical steps forward.

This episode also introduces PACE, a 21-month training experience for leaders who want to bring more soul into their work and more grace into their influence.

Subscribe for more conversations on unhurried leadership, spiritual formation, and living at the pace of Jesus.

#Leadership #Hurry #SpiritualFormation #UnhurriedLeadership #PACE #ChristianLeadership

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